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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Filed Under: Florida, Vacations, Young Kids

10 Spookily Smart Tips to Rock Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

October 24, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Planning a visit to the too-fun Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland? Enjoy, enjoy! But first, grab these 10 need-to-know tips to ace out your visit! Fall fun is on, mama!

***Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for sponsoring this post so I could share these smart tips with you on how to rock Happy Hauntings!*** Our family LOVES fall! All the things–the pumpkins, the pumpkin-carving, the campfire dinner nights, coordinated Halloween costumes, the corn mazes, the blender honey muffins, and always, always…Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland! […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Holidays, Local outings, Local Travel, Young Kids

Homework Help for Kids with ADHD

October 18, 2018 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Have a kiddo with ADHD? Homework help can be a tricky beast, but use these wicked smart 6 tips to get you and your child on track in no time--I love #4! Would never have thought of this!

As a mom, I have a difficult time keeping my kids on task during homework, plus trying to cook dinner, along with getting my children to and from activities. I have one child diagnosed with ADHD primarily inattentive plus another child with suspected ADHD. I also have 2 other children. Homework time in our house isn’t […]

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Filed Under: ASD, Organization, School, Young Kids

Throw Your Own Spooky Sleepover Party

October 7, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Throw your own spooky sleepover party with these fun tips--the perfect way to enjoy a Halloween celebration with family and friends! Movie night just got a huge upgrade!

***Thank you to Hotel Transylvania 3 for sponsoring this post so I could share these ideas for a Spooky Sleepover Party!*** We love our movie nights! It’s such a special time to cozy in as a family and kick back together. We also love making a bit of a celebration (remember when we threw a […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Recipes, Young Kids

Safer Window Coverings Matter–Don’t Take a Chance!

October 2, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

sponsored-Safer window coverings are crucial! Window covering cord safety matters so much, October is set aside to raise awareness as National Window Covering Safety Month. Cords pose a serious strangulation hazard to infants and young children. Read on here and learn the one, only truly reliable way to make sure your window coverings are safer for your little ones!

This post about safer window coverings was sponsored by Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The calendar has flipped, there is slight crisp in the evening air, and you can’t turn the corner at the grocery without finding […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Health, Homemaking, Young Kids

Family-Friendly Glamping with Thousand Trails

October 1, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

Ever try family-friendly glamping? It's a total win! For so many reasons...I would never have even thought of #3 and #5 until we gave it a go ourselves...and fell in love with this economical travel way to explore the outdoors!

***Thank you to Thousand Trails for sponsoring this post so I could share our family-friendly glamping experience with all of you! All opinions and suggestions are 100% my own.*** Raise your hand if you’ve ever glamped?! My family never has…until Thousand Trails invited us to visit one of their nationwide properties, and…we went for it! You […]

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Filed Under: Beach, Budgeting, Leaving the House, Saving Money, Vacations, Young Kids

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