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A REAL Mom’s Coronavirus Survival Guide

March 19, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

Done! This is the REAL mom's survival guide to the coronavirus. All the real truths and hope you need to navigate these dicey days like a smart boss!

Friends! The unthinkable has happened, and we’ve all found ourselves with upturned worlds. These days are dicey, and they are hard–in more than one way. So many of us are now crash-coursing into homeschooling kids while still managing our jobs and other daily tasks. Toss in a hefty dose of uncertainty and fear factor on […]

Filed Under: Health, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades for a Fun Backyard

May 17, 2019 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Want to make your yard the cool spot? check these 4 smart, economical ideas for a fun backyard that will keep your kiddos entertained for hours--I would never have thought of #3!

One of the things that sold us on our home was the large, fenced-in backyard. I envisioned my kids running around and playing outside, but the reality is, they rarely used the yard. I was so surprised! At first, I thought it might be because we don’t have a swing set for them. But, sincemy […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, SAHM Life, Summer, Young Kids

Life Hacks to Keep Your Days Running Smoothly

April 13, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This living life business is tricky! I love these life hacks, tried and true, that have seen us through many a dicey time! Snatch them and get going on the easy life, friends!

This life can be tricky business, friends. Most days I find it a struggle to remember where I stashed my glasses, forget trying to keep track of my kids and insane dogs! Over the years, I have sorted a few life hacks to allow everything to flow as smoothly as possible–no easy feat, I know! […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life

Tips to Make Moving with Kids Go Smoothly

April 11, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Moving with kids is no joke! Grab these 4 smart tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! I would never have considered #3! You CAN do this, mama! Go get 'em, mama!

Dude, this parenting business is no joke, much less trying to keep house and keep some semblance of order. Having to move house is tricky business, and throw kids into the mix? You’ve got a full-on mess, parents! BUT…fear not. We’ve got some smart tips to make this whole moving with kids business flow as […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life, Young Kids

ZooAmerica Family-Friendly Events

February 28, 2019 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking for fun things to do with the kiddos this month? ZooAmerica Family-Friendly events are such a great way to get the whole family out and exploring as the weather starts to warm up!

Thank you to ZooAmerica for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on upcoming ZooAmerica family-friendly events All opinions are 100% my own. I have shared before about what a neat place ZooAmerica in Hershey, PA is, and what special memories it holds for my family. It’s such a great place to visit […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Local Travel, SAHM Life, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

4 Legit Work from Home Jobs for Parents

January 25, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

It’s officially 2019, and many parents are hoping to find work this year. Working in an office sure has its perks, but if your children aren’t school age yet you could end up working just to pay for daycare! So what type of job do you look for? Read on for a list of 4 […]

Filed Under: SAHM Life, Young Kids

Nailing the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD

April 16, 2018 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Trying to sort what the smartest course for your ADS/SPD kid is? This genius, mm-proven help to tackle the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD with helo see you through your days, mama--I promise! You CAN do this mom gig--with these smart tips, I promise!

Getting kids ready in the morning can be stressful, but when you add an ADHD diagnosis to the mix, it becomes exponentially more so. Yet, while mornings can be challenging, doesn’t mean everyone must be a fight, filled with nagging and frustration. Here are some tips to help school the morning routine for kids with ADHD.   Nailing […]

Filed Under: ASD, Organization, Preschool, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

On the Corner of Defeat and Hope

April 13, 2018 By Meredith 6 Comments

Struggling to keep afloat, mamas? You AREN'T ALONE. Everyone, trust me--EVERYONE!--feels this way. Abandon the desolation, take heart and hope and let yourself feel the connection with those around you in the exact same shoes. Defeat and hope? Absolutely. It's the name of our game--and check here for the whole smart reasoning.

Defeat and hope together? Sounds unlikely, no? But the things is, my fellow mamas in the trenches, you know exactly what I’m talking about–give me a moment to explain why… Last week a friend shared with me how she felt like a failure. My response: “You too?” As she is lovely and kind, she exclaimed, […]

Filed Under: Faith, Health, SAHM Life, Young Kids

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 […]

Filed Under: Babies, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Organization, Reviews, SAHM Life, Young Kids

A Juggling Act: 4 Smart Steps to Make an Income While Being a Mom

November 8, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Working a juggling act, mamas? I get it! This work/kid gig is no easy task. Check these 4 smart tips and make major steps to getting your day-to-day in order!

***Thank you to Alex Berger of The Berger Bungalow for writing and sharing this post about the juggling act with us. This topic, as an entrepreneurial mama, is very near and dear to my heart!*** Any mom or dad knows that being a parent is practically a full time job as is, so is it possible […]

Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, SAHM Life, Young Kids

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