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Mommy Must Haves for Family Life on the Go

March 14, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

These 7 Mommy Must Haves are genius fixes to hacking your way through the craziness of kids, mama! Check them out, plan ahead and stock up--you'll love yourself the next time chaos touches down in your home!

***I have been compensated by AVEENO and JOHNSON’S® Baby for this post about Mommy Must Haves; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.*** I remember my early mom days too well. Leaving the house with a newborn and a toddler took no less than two hours prep and my entire […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Organization, Reviews, SAHM Life, Young Kids

10 Summer Hacks For Mom’s Sanity

June 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Summertime is full of outdoor fun, but every real mama knows all the activity can get a bit intense too! Check out these 10 real-advice tips, tricks and hacks to survive the summer and keep your sanity in check--score! Summertime kicking back is back in the bag, mom!

Anyone else already feeling a teensy snowed by all the hefty summertime fun? 3 cheers for no school! Truth told, I do love the break from school and the chance to do more of the fun stuff with my kiddos, but trying to keep up with the day-to-day silly things, like laundry, putting food on […]

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Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Organization, Summer, Young Kids

The 20 Best Christmas Reads

December 23, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

The Christmas season is so busy and full, but this easy go-to collection of the best Christmas reads helps you find exactly what you are in the mood for--laughs, smiles, and comfort all included. And all super-short posts too, so no time stress! Don't miss the one about the near-death experience with wrapping paper!

It’s officially upon us, friends! It’s Christmastime! This season is gorgeous and full–full of love, friends, family, and busyness too. So here’s an easy-peasy touch-down point for you: all of the best Mom of the Year Christmas-themed posts in one spot so you can check in whenever suits you and read them all or just settle […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Grief, Holidays, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Young Kids

You’re Doing it Right

July 8, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Feeling overwhelmed by the insanity of raising kids? Parts of you feel like they're slowly dying away as you try to keep up with it all? Good news, mom! No, really. Check out this surprising reason why feeling like you are losing your mind is a GOOD sign that you're doing this right. Finally, the vote of confidence in raising kids that you need!

I’ve been working on a new theory over here in my neck of the summer activity marathon. It’s still a work in progress, so bear with me; let’s hash it out together. It’s a pretty simple idea, actually: when attempting to rock this insane gig of parenthood, if you feel like you want to die, […]

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Filed Under: Health, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Dumb Ways JR

June 8, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for an app for your younger kids that is safe, educational AND fun? Search no more! This family-friend find from Dumb Ways JR will keep them responsibly and happily engaged whenever your next doctor's appointment hits! It's all good, mom! And you won't believe how cute the feature is that makes them giggle the most!

***This post is sponsored by The Motherhood in conjunction with Dumb Ways JR.*** I’ve shared a bit with you, friends, about my son’s passionate love for all things Angry Birds. It is a most serious dedication, and the joy it brings him is so sincere, screen time with his birds every day is an easy allowance to make. […]

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Filed Under: Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

Lower the Bar

March 14, 2016 By Meredith 8 Comments

Beating yourself up over not meeting your ideal of perfection? Comparing yourself to others and feeling the burn of low self-worth? A friend gave me this advice about how to "lower the bar" and it's been a complete game-changer. The peace and self-acceptance is such a blessing. Check it out and finally learn to push your to-do list aside and FORGIVE YOURSELF.

I’ve been a bit rough of late–rougher than usual. Sickness, demanding work schedules and general lack of ability to manage this life gig have definitively booted showers into the “possible” category and well, let’s just say the playroom is temporarily off limits until some form a trail can be blazed through the horrifying clutter. Yet […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Health, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Young Kids

Three Cheers for the Good Effort!

December 19, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

This new movie is the every parent's movie. Full of hysterical fun, and too-relatable parenting fails, you will LOVE THIS! Go get the inside scoop on heart behind it and catch the release day details you need!

I’m so glad I get to tell you about the funny new movie Daddy’s Home on my blog – it’s a perfect match for me and my family. You see, Daddy’s Home is about two dads working hard to wow their kids, but fantastically blundering it up as they go. And as far as parenting […]

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Christmas, Holidays, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Messy House, Young Kids

Track Milestones and Don’t Miss a Single Step

December 11, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Overwhelmed with trying to keep track of your kids? Let this sweet, easy-peasy FREE app do all the work for you! You get the time to enjoy your kids and it does all the record-keeping note-taking work for you so you don't miss a single step of this parenting journey!

When I kicked off this parenting gig, I had it all perfectly lined out. I had the baby book at the ready AND a blank stork-themed calendar that would allow me to make daily entries recording notes about my son’s activities and development after he was born. It was a gorgeous affair–that lasted for a solid […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Smartphones, Toddler Playtime, Toddler Talk, Young Kids

Who Knew? You CAN Survive These Parenting Years!

December 9, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Wondering how you'll ever survive this parenting gig? All the tips, tricks, and needed advice you need to ace it out. You CAN do this,I promise. Let's do this together, friends. We can survive together with this inside scoop and smarts!

When Huggies asked me to share a post with you about my tips and tricks for surviving the parenting years, I thought, “Of course! I have it ALL figured out, so it’s a perfect fit!” I’ve breezily navigated the transition to solid food, deftly transferred my children from cribs to beds, gotten them out of diapers, sailed through […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Young Kids

For The Mommas Whose Hearts Hurt

November 4, 2015 By Meredith 46 Comments

If your kids ever seem weird or different, YOU AREN'T ALONE. I promise! Navigating challenging behaviors and raising positive children is the hardest parenting task we face, but we can do this, really! Grab this perspective and ride it out. I promise this honesty will feel refreshing!

Last week was a tad on the brutal side for me. You see, I had dedicatedly laid the ground work to rock my Mom of the Year title by volunteering to help with not one but BOTH of my kids’ class parties. Yup, silly things like work assignments, laundry piles, and Mommy’s sanity be darned! […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Preschool, School, Young Kids

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