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12 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Overwhelmed Mom

November 20, 2018 By Meredith 19 Comments

Know a mom who is stressed out? Check this genius list of the 12 best gifts for the overwhelmed mom and be gift giver of the year! She will swoon over all of these options, I promise! #7 is my personal favorite :)

***Thank you to all the participating brands for providing product and services for review purposes so I can share this list of genius gifts for the overwhelmed mom with you! All opinions are 100% my own.*** Here at The Mom of the Year, our specialty has always been (and will always be–no chance of us […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Pets, Toys, Young Kids

A Mother’s Day treat for YOU!

April 26, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

While we are busy care-taking kiddos, tackling never-ending housework and likely shopping for other ladies on our list, my hope for all of us is that this Mother's Day in the midst, we can slice out a moment or a treat for ourselves. Seems a wild notion, but we can do this! And the $250 we're giving away below will make reaching this goal a lot easier!

Mother’s Day is soon here, mamas. While we are busy care-taking kiddos, tackling never-ending housework and likely shopping for other ladies on our list, my hope for all of us is that in the midst, we can slice out a moment or a treat for ourselves. Seems a wild notion, but we can do this! […]

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Filed Under: Gifts, Giveaway, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Saving Money

Hollywood Darlings: Your Favorite 90s Childhood Star Friends

April 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Hollywood Darlings is such a sweet, funny show! Beyond the hsyterical laughs delivered by your favorite 90s childhood stars, you'll dins a sweet, sweet bond a friendship--and that is the true win in this life!

Thank you to Pop TV for sponsoring this post so I could scoop all of you on the fantastic Hollywood Darlings show! All opinions are 100% my own. Any other Full House friends out there? Or fans of Step by Step and 7th Heaven? I know, me too! Growing up, these shows were the sweet […]

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Children's TV Characters, Favorite TV Shows, Mommy's Favorites

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

The BEST dress shirt you’ll ever find, ladies!

October 10, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Tired of a restrictive fit and bist gaping? No more! This is the BEST dress shirt you'll ever find, ladies! I LOVE how comfy it is while maintaining superior quality! Get the scoop here, order, and never look back on this fashion find!

***Thank you to roz + loki for sending their product my way so I could fill you in on the best dress shirt you’ll ever find! All opinions are 100% my own.*** Hey, so who has a dress shirt they love that’s super-comfortable, , doesn’t gape at the bust or restrict your movement? No one? […]

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Filed Under: Fashion, Gifts, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

8 Great Date with Your Kid Ideas

July 3, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 4 Comments

Bonding time with our children is SO important. Check out these fantastic 8 ideas for a date with your kid that you will both love! #6 is genius!

Date with your kid. I know what you are thinking: between work, school, homework, and after school activities, where in the world am I supposed to find time to date my kid? I mean let’s be honest; chances are that you struggle to fit a date night in with your spouse, let alone one (or two…or three…or…) of […]

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

12 Best Mother’s Day Gifts that Win!

April 21, 2017 By Meredith 10 Comments

On the hunt for a gift mom will REALLY appreciate? No worries! Here's the list of the top 12 best Mother's Day gifts that the ladies in your life will be tickled to receive! Thoughtful, creative, and something for every budget--I would never have thought of number 8 or 9!

***Thank you to the above brands for sharing their products with me so I could review them and share my honest opinion with you about these ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts!*** Happy almost Mother’s Day, friends! As holidays go, this is one of my favorite, mostly because I have an excuse for refusing […]

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Filed Under: Gifts, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites

10 Sensory Fidgets for School-Age Children

February 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have a kiddo with sensory issues, SPD or ASD? You aren't alone! It's rough, but grab onto one (or several!) of these sensory fidgets to make your road a bit easier! These things REALLY work!

As we travel further along this road of sensory issues with my son (and now, to a lesser degree, with my daughter), we have learned a few things. Scratch that, we’ve sorted A LOT to managing these issues easier. I’ve shared many of them before: routine is our best friend, go light on Trick or Treating, learn […]

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Filed Under: ASD, Mommy's Favorites, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

Closer than Yesterday

January 30, 2017 By Meredith 12 Comments

Ever beat yourself up for not having it all together? Bury your to-do list and give yourself the grace of being closer than yesterday. This concept heals and nurtures your tired hearts, mommas--you'll especially love the take on those messy playrooms!

Last year, I got turned on to the cool concept of picking a word for your year. Anyone else heard of this? If not, the gist is pretty simple: you think about where your heart, mind and soul are currently hanging out, then pick ONE word to represent your focused direction for the year, to help […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Health, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites

10 Top Posts of 2016

December 30, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking some great reads to finish out the year? These ten top posts of 2016 pack a powerful punch--laughs, heart, and lessons all included! As you do your own year-end reflection and goal-setting, take a minute to pop in for some perspective--and the most incredible Turkey Trot tale you've ever heard!

Happy New Year, friends! 2016 has been a big one around these parts both personally and on this site–lots of growth and change, a few challenges, a bunch of laughs, and always, always a hefty dose of heart and hope. As you settle in to do some reflecting on your own year and new goals for the […]

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Filed Under: A Mom of the Year, Cleaning, Faith, Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

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