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How to Ace a Work Holiday Party

November 30, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

A work holiday party on the horizon? No sweat and no worries! Grab these smart 5 tips, and this FANTASTIC menu, and you'll ace the event out! Love the genius of tip #3!

***Thank you to Grand Lux Cafe for hosting The Mom of the Year staff holiday party! We had such a delightful evening and are happy to share our work holiday party experience with all of you!*** Friends, I can’t say how very proud I am of all the growth The Mom of the Year has […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Christmas, Holidays, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

The Family Date Night You’ll Love

November 3, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Taking time for a family date night is SO important, but finding the right family-friendly restaurant with menu that pleases everyone can be a challenge. So tickled that we found our go-to spot, and hey Mom and Dad--make sure you check out these cool artisanal beverages and craft drinks. You can thank me later!

***This post is sponsored by the California Pizza Kitchen so I could share their new menu with you and tell you all about our family date night.*** Last week, my family and I received a very cool invite from California Pizza Kitchen to taste their new menu. It had been too long since we’d had a family […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

The Best Trick or Treat Trail in Lancaster County

October 20, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a fun family fall treat? Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster has it all, or check out a similar amusement in your area--this truly was the perfect fall outing for our young family! The Trick or Treat trail was a total TREAT and we can't wait to go back for more Halloween costume fun next year!

***This post is sponsored by Dutch Wonderland so I could share the scoop about and sweet savings for Happy Hauntings–the incredible Trick or Treat Trail included!–with all of you!*** Happy Halloween, friends! Or as we like to say in our neck of the world around Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA, “Happy Hauntings!” Happy Hauntings is the […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Leaving the House, Young Kids

Celebrate #LittleWins with ZonePerfect Bars

September 25, 2016 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect protein fix to keep you full and energize you throughout busy days? Check these ZonePerfect bars--nutritious and delicious. Plus, grab this smart scoop on how to save a ton on this smart snacking!

***I have been compensated by ZonePerfect for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.*** I know I can’t be alone in saying that September hit like a tornado, and I’m left frazzled and wondering what happened this past month. Back-to-school will do that to you! With a child in Pre-K I feel […]

Filed Under: Health, Leaving the House, Organization, Reviews

A Real Life Back to School Shopping Survival Tale

August 23, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Back to school shopping? No sweat, right? Wrong! Check all these pitfalls where I went wrong--TOTALLY wrong. Read it, learn from my mistakes, and go ace it out yourself. And if all else fails, you'll LOVE my plan for winning the shopping trip for kids' school supplies next year!

I imagine hence forth my life will now settle into two distinct eras: the time before I took my children back to school shopping last week and days following this fated venture. The thing is, I could lie, friends. I could say it was exhaustively draining, and I’m praising God that we crossed that beast off the list for […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Online Shopping, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Our Annual Dutch Wonderland Visit, a Summer Highlight!

July 22, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking for a young kid-friendly vacation that will be will a win for the whole family? Check this idea for a Dutch Wonderland visit and see the surprising reason it's a hit for all kid crowds--including little girls' birthday parties!

***This is a sponsored post about our Dutch Wonderland visit.*** Oh hey! Anyone check the heat index? A bajillion times off the chart and no sign of relenting? No sweat! That only means it’s summer in these parts and more accurately, Dutch Wonderland-visiting season in our neck of the woods. The thing is, my kids LOVE […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Vacations

The Cheesecake Factory Menu Has It All!

July 20, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

National Cheesecake Day is coming up! How will you celebrate? I've got the best idea out there, plus the inspiration for the needed break your family needs. Family time? Family dinner out? You're going to want to check out the fun new addition to the scrumptious Cheesecake Factory menu--you'll be wowed!

Many of my working hours are spent hunched over a laptop nursing a cup of lukewarm coffee and whatever scrappy leftovers I piece together together for a meal. So when our family was invited to check out The Cheesecake Factory menu in exchange for an honest review, I jumped at the rare chance to change up the scenery […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Recipes, Vacations

Tips for Surviving a Trip to Disney in the Summer

July 18, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 2 Comments

Visiting Disney in the summer? Worried if you will survive? No need! With these ten smart tips to help you stay cool and sane during the busiest months at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in the summer, you'll still have a dream vacation you'll remember for years to come. I would never have thought of some of these, but they are genius hacks--check them out!

Tackling Disney with kiddos is no task for the faint of heart no matter when you are planning a trip. But tackling Disney in the summer with the heat and insane crowds is a whole new game. While I can’t control the heat for you (brace yourself–it WILL be really, really hot), and I can’t tell you that the […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Organization, Vacations, Young Kids

It’s All about the Kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

June 17, 2016 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking for some local fun for the kids this summer? The rides, events, and promotions for kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is perfect! They get to play at a super amusement park and water park, while having fun in the sun! A wonderful way to celebrate the summer! Check out the cool deal going on now--you won't believe it!

***Disclosure: This post about kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.*** My family’s newest avid crush this summer is Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. The fun events and special […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Sickness, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

10 Hacks for Surviving a Beach Trip with Kids

June 13, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 6 Comments

Planning a family beach trip? You need these 10 Hacks for surviving a beach trip with kids. These tips and tricks will make your next seaside vacation a breeze! I never thought of #7, but am SO GLAD to now know this trick!

After months (that felt like YEARS) of cold, dreary weather, the sunshine and warm temps are here! Mother Nature seems to have gotten things a bit confused, as we appear to have gone directly from winter to summer, but hey, I’ll take it! So, now begins the tedious task of planning out summer trips and activities that will […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Organization, Vacations, Young Kids

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