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How to Help Your Family Adjust After an Overseas Move

May 25, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Moving your family overseas? Grab these 3 must-do tips to help everyone adjust as smoothly as possible!

Moving abroad is a major change. When you are moving with your family, it can be even bigger. This is due to the kids struggling to adjust to their new surroundings and the unfamiliarity of life that they don’t believe is their own. However, you might expect things to become easier once your new family […]

Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, Organization

The Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities for Young Children

November 22, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

With the right balance, extracurricular activities are SO GREAT for your kids! Check these 4 smart reasons why!

There is a wide variety of extracurricular activities that your young child can participate in, and each one offers something unique. Whether you choose to host these activities at home for your children or enroll them in one of the local after-school programs in your area, they can benefit from extracurricular participation in a number […]

Filed Under: Organization, Young Kids

Become more organized in four easy steps

May 7, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Get more organized with these 4 simple steps and take a breath of relief for getting things in order!

Are you one of those people who craves organization in your life but struggles to achieve it? Small steps can really help – and here are # easy ones to help you reach your goals. Display your diary We do not advocate writing your deepest and darkest feelings publicly, unless you want to, but displaying […]

Filed Under: Organization

8 Ways to Get Ahead on Christmas Shopping

October 24, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

Get ahead on Christmas shopping with these 8 GENIUS tips--trust me, they're a game-changer!

​​ The holidays are filled with a flurry of activities and events, all of them incredibly important because they only happen once a year.  Since shopping is often a big chunk of a person’s worries during the holidays, it’s best to take care of it before the season even begins. This can help you stay […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Organization, Saving Money

How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home

May 19, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Knowing when it's time to buy your first home is TRICKY! This guide helps so very much--check it out and take a breath!

Buying a home is on many people’s lists for their future. It’s a goal that many people strive for and one that can bring you comfort and stability. However, buying a home is a big decision that involves financial commitment, living in one place for an extended amount of time, and serious planning.  Do you […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization

7 Things You Should Do to Grow as an Entrepreneur

April 7, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Running your own business isn’t easy and it’s not for the faint of heart. However, it can be both lucrative and rewarding. If you want to start a new business or are a veteran but find yourself stuck, here is some advice you can take into consideration to to grow as an entrepreneur. 7 Things […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Organization

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 […]

Filed Under: Halloween, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Organization

11 Elementary E-Learning Tips for Parents New to the Game

March 27, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

New to e-learning, parents? You aren't alone! Grab these 11 elementary e-learning tips to make a smooth go of this venture with your kids!

Hey, hey, parents! How’s it going? Anyone ready to lose their mind yet? Oof. I know. To add to the fun mix of coronavirus survival, many of us have been or will be starting e-learning with our children. Our district in Pennsylvania is a bit unique in that we started e-learning immediately upon school closing. […]

Filed Under: Organization, School

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 […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Online Shopping, Organization

Google #DigitalWellbeing Tools for YOUR Family Wellbeing

September 17, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Balancing internet use and screen time with family wellbeing is a tricky business! So thankful for Google's #DigitalWellBeing tools to help you manage everything--truly helpful and #modernday smart!

This post was sponsored by Google in partnership with the Forward Influence Network so I could fill you in on these Google #DigitalWellbeing Tools for YOUR family wellbeing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The internet is an awesome thing, friends! Think about all the things we can do with a computer or phone […]

Filed Under: Health, Organization, Smartphones, Young Kids

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