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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. […]

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

Serving Up National Eggs Benedict Day in Style!

June 2, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Did you know there was a National Eggs Benedict Day? There is and you should celebrate! Fun excuse for a family brunch! This is the best eggs benedict I've ever had, and you'll be wowed by these other creative ideas for breakfast foods. I would never have thought of this spin on French Toast!

***This post is sponsored by Grand Lux Cafe*** Did you know this Saturday, June 4th, is National Eggs Benedict Day? As huge fan of brunch foods, I’m seeing this not only as a day to celebrate, but also as the perfect excuse to take your family out this weekend! I’ve shared before how very much […]

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

Summer Fun on a Budget

June 1, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 8 Comments

Looking to score lots of fun this summer, but still need to save money and watch those pennies? Check these five magic tricks to snag summer fun on a budget and let the good times roll in! I love the creative idea #4 offers!

Ah, summer break!! No more packing lunches, no more last minute projects, no testing, no “hurry up we are going to miss the bus and I’m not driving you” threats. The last day of school brings us right back to childhood–ahh freedom! Day 1 starts with sleeping in, lazily lounging in pj’s, and eventually moseying outside to soak […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Leaving the House, Saving Money, Young Kids

A Day at The Crayola Experience!

May 26, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for the perfect family day trip? Visiting The Crayola Experience is the perfect creative treat for kids during any season of the year! They get to exercise their minds, bodies, and imaginations in uber-fun and creative ways! Plus, check out the sweet ideas here for the memorable souvenirs (no extra cost!) they can bring home!

My children have a very enthusiastic crush on The Crayola Experience, so when we were recently given tickets to visit in exchange for this honest post review, there was a lot of squeeing that went down in this house. Wa-hoo! They love going there, I love taking them, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Why is […]

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

First Time Fun at Dorney Park

May 11, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for the perfect family day trip or family vacation? Dorney Park is the perfect theme park/amusement park to visit! With all the fun stuff at Planet Snoopy for children's entertainment, plus everything else the park has to offer, you can't go wrong. Sneak over to this page for the trick to get a ton of savings on tickets!

As families go, we’re sold-out amusement park aficianados in general, but Dorney Park holds a very special place in our hearts. Years ago, my father had his first ever job collecting ride money at Dorney Park (yup, that was a thing!), and my sister and I have fond memories of visiting the water park there […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

I Saw a Mom in the Grocery Store

May 9, 2016 By Meredith 18 Comments

Feel like every week is a battle get through a grocery store shopping trip with your kids? This true account of a mom in the grocery store will leave you not only feeling NORMAL (I promise), but with a super perspective that WILL HELP you keep the faith as you food shop with kids--week after blessed week. The truth will shock you, but you've got this, moms, I promise!

I saw a mom in the grocery store last week. There wasn’t much notable about her in specific detail; she was rocking the mom warrior uniform of black leggings and a messy ponytail-bun combo. No make-up or jewelry of course, but I give her mad bonus points for wearing chic little socks under her sneaks that […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Family Brunch at Grand Lux Cafe

March 18, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

The food at Grand Lux Cafe is INCREDIBLE. You'll swoon for these menu ideas and be inspired to take your own brunch to the next level! You won't believe this idea for pancakes--it's drool-worthy!

True story: my husband and I are rather abysmal at taking our children out to eat. But when Grand Lux Cafe contacted me and asked to host our family for brunch so I could share our experience with you in this sponsored post, I was intrigued. Intrigued enough to put aside my general fear of taking my circus […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

Packing for a Ninja Convention

March 9, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Headed off for a vacation? Here are the things you MUST avoid--taken from someone who has made ALL the packing mistakes! Get smart, get planning, and get packing for your vacation now! Trip planning for the win!

I am unarguably the worst packer in the world. Seriously, I win the title. When it comes to planning a trip, I rock. I can nail an agenda and a to-stash-in-carry-on list like a boss. I plot and scheme details of a vacation with such fervor, travel agents swoon with envy (this last part is entirely […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Leaving the House, Vacations

A Day for the Kids at Woodmere Art Museum

February 26, 2016 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Not sure what to do on the weekends with kids? This is a fantastic idea that will share a love of culture and art in their young minds and leave you feeling like a fantastic mom for having thought of it! Kids art museum for the win!

Raise your hand if you’ve ever scratched your head on the weekend, wondering over a cool activity to do with your kids that didn’t involve seeing yet another movie or building a fort for the upteenth time in row. Nothing against forts, we love them in these parts. They just tend to lose their luster […]

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

I Used to Be, Now I’m Just Me

January 22, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

If you've ever struggled with all the changing seasons of life and been overwhelmed with your role as mom, this one's for you. Growth and change with different ages and stages is a real thing we moms grapple with, and here's some real perspective that will help...or at least make you feel a teensy bit more normal. Especially with the 3rd to last item on the list!

I’m tight with the bank drive-through. We’ve got a good thing going. It’s been there for me ever since those crazy little people in car seats first began cropping up in the back of my minivan and as a faithful visitor, I rarely fail to pop by for my weekly hello. Yet yesterday, as happens in all long-term relationships, the drive-through […]

Filed Under: Bribing Children, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

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