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3 Big Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting Beyond Weight Loss

June 2, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Did you know there are benefits to intermittent fasting beyond weight loss? Check out these top 3 benefits that will boost your overall health and well-being!

…how cells repair themselves. For many, dieting turns into a cycle of short-term fixes and long-term frustration. Intermittent fasting offers a different path. Instead of cutting out entire food groups or tracking every bite, it asks you to change the timing. In this article, we will go over several of the benefits of intermittent fasting. 3 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Cellular repair Fasting does more than just manage weight. It may also supp…

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The Rosie Result Book Club Discussion

September 6, 2019 By Meredith 5 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Slow Dance book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

…th other mental disorders or conditions. Do you feel comfortable with this terminology? Why or why not? I am so enjoying the term “neurotypical”, as it allows me to accurately describe my two children and the differences between them. If preferred, it can also act as a way to describe those on The Spectrum without delineating diagnoses–“He isn’t neurotypical”–while providing a welcoming berth of understanding. Were there any parts of the book you…

Filed Under: ASD, Book Club, Books, Reading

To the Point of Irrelevance

December 27, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

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…ed digging through my monstrous wallet packed to the gills with coupons in search of my Visa debit card, as I haven’t been pulled together enough in years to actually remember to get cash out). As I shyly paid Gorgeous and mentally fussed over saying the right thing, I had a blinding flash of reality: He had no idea I even existed. I was just a number, a customer, a mom. If my ancient age wasn’t enough, carting around my infant/toddler daughter de…

Filed Under: Couple Time

I Used to Be, Now I’m Just Me

January 22, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

If you've ever struggled with all the changing seasons of life and been overwhelmed with your role as mom, this one's for you. Growth and change with different ages and stages is a real thing we moms grapple with, and here's some real perspective that will help...or at least make you feel a teensy bit more normal. Especially with the 3rd to last item on the list!

…fail to pop by for my weekly hello. Yet yesterday, as happens in all long-term relationships, the drive-through and I hit a rough patch. I pulled up, intending to slickly withdraw some money and be on my way. Yet a teensy glitch with my Driver’s License left it missing the canister entirely and skidding dramatically across the pavement and under the minivan in such a way that I was required to backup my ride, get out, crawl under the vehicle, ret…

Filed Under: Bribing Children, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

6 Things You Need to Do Before Relocating to A Schengen Country

June 21, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Ever thought of relocating to a Schengen Country? You can do it! Check out these 6 must-do steps, and you are on your way!

…sure you and your furry friends are well-prepared for a successful move. Research The Culture Every decision you make from here on out will have a direct impact on your experience. Let that soak in for a minute, and then get to it -this trip isn’t going to research itself. What you put into this will be what you get out, so make the time to do this right. You only get one opportunity to have a new country make a first impression on you and vice ve…

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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!

…ire someone to improve your website so that you are able to rank higher on search engines. This is a useful option for a lot of people because marketing and search engine optimization is constantly changing and a lot of moms and workers do not have time to keep up with the newest trends. Led by brothers, Matt and Dan Anton, NJ SEO is skilled in SEO, PPC, social media, software creation, industry-specific strategies, blogger outreach, public relati…

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

Book Club Says Yes, Please!

December 5, 2014 By Meredith 38 Comments

Didn't you know? Reading books is COOL! Snatch up a cozy read and hop in with our online book club. We're thrilled you're here!

…disappeared from an elephant sanctuary. Ten years later, she takes up the search for her mother, Alice, by studying Alice’s decade-old journals on grieving elephants. The research itself is fascinating, the hints about Alice’s disappearance are compelling; but Jenna cannot find her mother on her own. By enlisting the help of a formerly famous—now infamous—psychic, as well as a down-and-out private detective whose career went south during the botc…

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Mommy Time, Reading

10 Ways to Help Kids Learn Spelling Words

September 26, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 6 Comments

Looking for some smart tricks to help kids learn spelling words? Tired of homework battles? Try these 10 smart ways from a professional teacher to help your kids ace spelling tests--all fun and kid-approved! Plus, you'll love the 4 bonus tricks for keeping sanity in your house during homework time!

…. Create your own–either handwritten, or just Google “create your own word search” to whip up one in no time. You just plug in the spelling words in and it’s done. Your child will have fun searching for his or her words. Sorting through the letters to hunt for the words reinforces letter placement and correct spelling. Sidewalk Chalk. This one is lots of fun. When it comes time to “test” the words before the actual test, get outside and try giving…

Filed Under: School, Young Kids

20 Best Summer Books

June 2, 2017 By Meredith 20 Comments

It's here! The annual list of the 20 best summer books! All come highly recommended and are perfect reads to kick back with this summer! Plus, check out this incredible giveaway--100 copies of ONE book, a $250 Amazon giftcard and a bunch of new beach reads? Enter now!!

…0 COPIES OF OUR TOP ALL-TIME PICK too! Wa-hoo! 20 Best Summer Books: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Femme Frugality: “Psychology, philosophy and theology have a way of blending together. In this book, psychologist Viktor Frankl relates his experiences as a prisoner in Hitler’s concentration camps, using it as a way to underpin his philosophy that man can get through anything if he assigns meaning to life. Great for anyone going through…

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Giveaway, Reading, Saving Money

4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze

July 28, 2017 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Intrigued by the new rock painting craze? Check out these smart tips to ace out the how and why of this new trend. Check out this smart how-to and get on board with the fun! I love how smart the 3rd idea is!

…ck drops” where they pick a place and date to hide their painted rocks and search for others. They also hide their rocks randomly but first put tags on the back instructing the finder to take a photo of the rock and post it to their group’s page. Other groups are simply for sharing photos of their rocks and to get ideas for what to paint. Get out in nature. Part of the fun is searching for rocks to paint. My kids loved exploring our backyard and I…

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Homemaking, Summer

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