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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 […]

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

20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love

May 13, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Summer is here! Check out these 20 summer crafts ideas kids will love and keep your crew entertained and busy while school is out!

Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, July 4th, Summer, Young Kids

6 Tips for Visiting the Turkey Hill Experience

May 7, 2019 By Meredith 12 Comments

What a sweet fun, local day trip! Check these 6 smart tips for visiting the Turkey Hill Experience with your kiddos and look forward to a fun family experience!

Thank you to the Turkey Hill Experience for hosting our visit so I could share our experience and tips for visiting the Turkey Hill Experience with our children with YOU. All opinions are 100% my own! You know how much we love our day trips, friends. And what a sweet treat to touch down on […]

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Filed Under: Leaving the House, Local outings, Local Travel, Young Kids

When It Works

April 30, 2019 By Meredith 10 Comments

When it works, when ASD/Autism education works, can be such a beautiful thing. Here is our true story, our tale, and heart. read, take hope, and enjoy the surprising bits along the way!

Four years ago, we unknowingly launched ourselves into a foreign world–a world of IEPs, learning support, a tremendous vernacular, and, above all, unprecedented support and kindness. Four years ago, we learned we had a child on the Spectrum. I know our story is unlike those of many. I know how very blessed we are to […]

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Filed Under: ASD, School, Young Kids

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 Tips for Visiting the Crayola Experience

April 23, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Planning on visiting the Crayola Experience? Here are 10 super-smart, must-know tips to make your visit a smooth success! Plus, the bonus genius tip at the end could make ALL the difference for your visit, mama--check it out!

Thank you to The Crayola Experience for sponsoring our visit and this post so I could fill you in on these tips for visiting The Crayola Experience. Our love for this place is 100% genuine! We LOVE our local day trips, and our recent Spring Break was the perfect time to pop back to The […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations, Young Kids

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 […]

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

100 Things to Do over Spring Break

April 8, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

At a loss for Spring Break plans? Here are 100 things to do over Spring Break with your family! I'd never have thought of half of these ideas! Get ready to bring the fun on!

Spring Break is here! Fun! A breather, a space, a precious pause before the end of the year push clamps down, and such a lovely, lovely respite to stop and enjoy life. Need inspiration to kick off the fun? Here are 100 ideas of things to do over Spring Break! 100 Things to Do over […]

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Filed Under: Easter, Holidays, Homemaking, Vacations, 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 […]

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

Bioresponsive Game Your Kids’ Way to Self-Regulation

February 20, 2019 By Meredith 6 Comments

Need help controlling your children's emotions? Mightier, a genius bioresponsive game, is such a smart win--my kids LOVE playing it! Check out this smart fix to get a handle on all of your ASD/SPD/emotional/behavioral issues in your home!

Thank you to Mightier for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their very cool bioresponsive game to help your kiddos find their way to self-regulation. All the glowing reviews are 100% my own. I’ve made no secret of our ASD/SPD issues in these parts, friends. Along with these issues comes an […]

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Filed Under: ASD, Young Kids

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