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15 Joy-filled Gifts to Bring Christmas Smiles to Your Family

November 24, 2020 By Meredith 40 Comments

We need Christmas smiles now more than ever! Check these 15 quarantine-friendly, joy-filled gifts to spread holiday cheer with your family!

I received the following items for review so I could share this gift guide of ideas that will bring Christmas smiles to your family. All opinions are 100% my own. After this tricky year, we need Christmas smiles more than ever! This gift guide is all about items designed to bring joy to your family […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Giveaway, Online Shopping, Saving Money

The Perfect Budget Pad for Young Kids

November 12, 2020 By Meredith 2 Comments

In today's world, the perfect budget pad for your kids is more important than ever! Check out this fab find with scads of bonus features!

Thank you to Dragon Touch for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on this perfect budget pad for young kids! All opinions are 100% my own!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Hello 2020! The year of endless, endless technology and screentime…oof. With the school-provided devices, our home computers, and their “social” pads, I think my kids average […]

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Filed Under: Online Shopping, Young Kids

Christmas Cash Giveaway!

November 12, 2020 By Meredith 8 Comments

WA-HOO!! Christmas season is finally here, and I think we could all use a good dose of happy holiday smiles! This is the fifth year I’ve been doing this Christmas cash giveaway and it’s my favorite giveaway because the prize is straight-up money to spend wherever you choose. You can spend it however you like, […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Uncategorized

Fall Fireplace Refresh Coming Your Way!

October 29, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking to display a gorgeous fall fireplace decor in your home? I love these easy, affordable solutions to add a seasonal accent to your space!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our cool fireplace refresh! All product/brand opinions are 100% my own. Our fireplace is a big deal in our home! We don’t have a foyer or grand entryway, so the fireplace serves as a focal point. While I am not […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Organization

The Annual Mom of the Year One-Stop-Shop Christmas Gift Guide

November 22, 2019 By Meredith 31 Comments

Feeling overwhelmed by the busy holiday season, mama? No worries! We've got your one-stop-shop Christmas gift guide here! Pop online and get ready to knock out your Christmas shopping list in minutes! Bonus for the unique, creative ideas you'll find nowhere else!

Thanks to all of the participating brands for making this Annual Mom of the Year One-Stop-Shop Christmas Gift Guide possible by sending my family items for review! I genuinely love each item listed here (or I wouldn’t share it!) and I hope checking out this list makes your holiday shopping so much easier! Happy Christmas […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Online Shopping, Organization

Zulily Thrill Fest is ON!

June 17, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

On the hunt for FANTASTIC bargains? Zulily Thrill Fest is here and ready to wow your budget! Get your shop AND save on, friends--these bargain finds, deals and steals rock!

Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the sweet deals and steals you’ll find during zulily’s Thrill Fest! I love, love, love finding bargains wherever I can, and you know I’m all about online shopping, so zulily is the perfect fit–no more so than NOW! Zulily’s Thrill […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

The Family Link You Need for Your Family’s Screen Time!

April 29, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

The Family Link app from Google is a GENIUS way to help manage your kiddos online usage and screen time. And I LOVE the bonus help--fantastic! Check it out, parents!

Thank you to Google for sponsoring this post and compensating me as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network so I can fill you in on the family link YOU need! All opinions are 100% my own. Ahhh! Any other parents panicking a bit over how to handle all this technology with our kiddos […]

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Filed Under: Online Shopping, Organization, Smartphones, Young Kids

10 Quirky Valentine’s Day Gifts to Make Your Sweetie Swoon

January 21, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Be original this Valentine's Day! Grab one of these quirky Valentine's Day gifts to make your sweetie swoon--and laugh! These Valentines are fun and super unique--go on and win the day with these, friends!

***Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share these fun ideas for quirky Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart!*** Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, friends! It’s one of my favorite holidays because it’s a dose of happy right in the midst of winter bleakness. A chance to let the […]

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Filed Under: Gifts, Online Shopping, Valentine's Day

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

Score Cash for Christmas & Go Budget-Friendly!

November 8, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

It's time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don't we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family!

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family with this nifty giveaway–PLUS, make sure to grab this genius online shopping secret to save HUGE on all of your holiday gifting purchases! The […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Online Shopping, Saving Money

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