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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Filed Under: ASD, Young Kids

5 Ways to Win Safer Internet Day

February 5, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Safer Internet Day is here! Parents, we CAN do this--we can care for our kiddos and teach them safe internet usage in today's modern age, and here's how...take heart! This one is in the bag ;)

Thank you to Mom It Forward Influencer Network for sponsoring this post so I can share with you these 5 smart ways to win Safer Internet Day! All opinions are 100% my own. Today is Safer Internet Day (SID), and friends, this is a fantastic effort we parents can get behind! The slogan, “Together for a better internet“, says it all, all the more meaningful for those of us with young ones. We all know how insanely pervasive internet […]

Filed Under: School, 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

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 […]

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

Give the Gift of Reading with Books For Kids!

November 5, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Books for Kids is the coolest way to give the gift of reading and giveback this holiday season! No better Christmas gift, and check out how it works--no easier way to love on kids in need!

***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could tell you all about how you can give the gift of reading through their cool Books for Kids campaign!*** Hey hey! Anyone else like to read?? You know how obsessed I am, and it thrills me to see what dedicated readers my kiddos are turning […]

Filed Under: Books, Preschool, Reading, School, Young Kids

Family-Friendly Kennedy Space Center Visit 101

October 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Crushing on a trip to Central Florida? You MUST check out the family-friendly Kennedy Space Center. Grab these 9 genius insider tips to make your visit a smooth hit!

*** Thank you to the family-friendly Kennedy Space Center for hosting our family so I could share this inside scoop on visiting with you.*** Long about a year ago, my son went and became obsessed with all things space. As the planets would align, I was simultaneously planning a family trip to Central Florida this […]

Filed Under: Florida, Vacations, Young Kids

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