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6 Command Center Essentials

September 6, 2016 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Overwhelmed with trying organize the family calendar and different schedules, homework assignments, paperwork, and reminders? Check this easy way to set up a command center for your home that will keep you all organized, on track, and things flowing smoothing. Check the six essentials you'll need for a family command center, and you'll be on your way to being on top of things in no time!

…e activity and I was also convinced that they would choose something short term, like a 12 week soccer league. But instead, the girls each chose a different year-round activity, so it’s been super confusing remembering who has what activity on a particular day. The calendar is a great way to quickly see where we need to be after school. The calendar also helps us know what “day” it is. My kids’ school runs on an A through F day schedule. Each kidd…

Filed Under: Cleaning, Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, School

Lilac Girls Book Club

October 7, 2016 By Meredith 14 Comments

We love reading and we love sharing it with fellow readers and reading fans online! Join us here for our virtual book club! The best part? No showering required. Roll in in your jammies whenever suits you and join us this month for our Lilac Girls book club! We're glad you're here and have SO much to say about this book!

…n the somewhat disjointed telling of the tale. The author (whose immense research undertaking was incredibly impressive) had the task of piecing together a story where many pieces were undoubtedly missing; the luxury of a smoothly crafted fictional story was not hers for the taking. Were you able to feel any sympathy for Herta? What do you think appropriate punishment for her and her fellow doctors should have been? No! And this was a surprise too…

Filed Under: Book Club, Mommy Time, Reading

Joy For All Companion Pets Bring Holiday Joy!

December 12, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for the perfect gift for the elderly person in your life? Hasbro’s Joy For All Companion Pets are genius! Especially if your loved one struggles with dementia, they are a gem, but even if not--as advertised, they are the perfect gift for kiddos age 5-105! Check out why here--I'll bet you never even considered the fourth genius reason!

…e member of society! I know, mind-blowing. In specific, I worked in a long-term care setting as a dementia unit social worker. I also worked with hospice care and at the VA hospital in addition to caring for two elderly ladies with dementia diagnoses privately in their homes. Currently, my family has a very dear aging family member with dementia. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that the heart of elderly persons living with dementia is a be…

Filed Under: Gifts, Health, Young Kids

The DNA Test Kits That Give You the Whole Scoop

April 4, 2017 By Meredith 33 Comments

Curious to know what your family heritage and ethnicity really is? These DNA test kits are so easy to use, affordable (discount included!) and have a few cool bonus features that make exploring your genetic line fun and so informative! The coolest genetic mapping research I've found!

…rning interest in my entire family’s DNA lead me to immediately began to research my options for sorting it. Through this search I connected with the super user-friendly MyHeritage DNA, who kindly offered to send kits my way so my dad, my sister, my husband and I could all get to the bottom of our ethnicity. Having no idea what to expect, I was tickled to give the DNA test kits a go! How do MyHeritage DNA test kits work? Easy! No, really, if I cou…

Filed Under: Health, Online Shopping, Reviews

The Easy Way to Find the Right Family Car

June 30, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

On the hunt for the RIGHT family car, but weary of the time and energy investment? Snag this cool trick to save a bunch of time AND money and snag the perfect vehicle for your crew!

…tures, millions of new and used vehicle listings, a comprehensive set of research tools and the largest database of consumer reviews in the industry, cars.com helps shoppers buy, sell and service their vehicles. How can cars.com help you purchase the right family car? The Search Engine. Front and center on the landing page, type in the known specs for whatever vehicle you’re crushing on, and you’ll get a list of nearby results that meet your crite…

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Vacations

Smart Healthcare Savings for Busy Moms

June 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Stressed over your family's healthcare? No worries! This genius, smart healthcare savings will get your budget sorted and on track! Check out this advice and get your finances in order!

…are.com or via the SingleCare app, available for both Android and iOS, and search for your prescription. What are the benefits of SingleCare’s smart healthcare savings? SingleCare offers savings on prescriptions, dental, vision, and on-demand virtual doctor visits with all costs displayed clearly and upfront. There is nothing more annoying then receiving a service yet having no idea what it will cost you when it is all over. Before even stepping f…

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Saving Money

Score the Summer Savings with Groupon Coupons!

April 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Have shopping to do, but don't have a lot of time or money? Start scooping up the summer savings the easy way with Groupon Coupons!

…Coupons? Go to Groupon Coupons. Type the store you are looking for in the search bar or scroll down and select one that’s featured. Click through to shop at the store where the savings is automatically applied! What is so super about Groupon Coupons? It doesn’t matter where you live: because all the coupons are online, they are accessible to everyone! No need to wait for coupon fliers to arrive in the mail or spend hours clipping coupons–just cli…

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Springtime at Tuckerton

April 10, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Yay! The weather has finally turned! Looking for some fun family outings? Springtimeat Tuckerton is full of family-friendly activities and events that will delight the whole family! Make plans now to visit--and dont' miss the Food and Brew Fest! It's a win!!

…nd family-friendly. If you’re looking for something to do with the kiddos, search no further. Just hop in the minivan and trek off. The village is the perfect family spot to visit for lots of fun with a touch of education. Tuckerton Seaport is budget-friendly. Visiting Springtime at Tuckerton (and any other time of the year!) is so financially reasonable. Buy your tickets HERE! There are always extra events, classes or tours you can add to your vi…

Filed Under: Couple Time, Escapism, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

Best Holiday Gifts for Busy Moms

November 21, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Don't waste time searching for the perfect gift! Here's the list of the best holiday gifts for busy moms! We've not only done the work for you so you can buy with confidence--and a bunch of these gems are up for grabs in this post!

…busy moms. Save yourself the hassle of fighting through the mall crowds in search of the perfect gift, and go ahead and snag these finds with confidence. And as a sweet bonus, a bunch of these goodies are up for grabs in the giveaway below, so be sure to enter and score some free gifts to save yourself some money this holiday season! The best holiday gifts for busy moms: For busy moms who want to “get it together”: My personal planner and I are ti…

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Monday Review

DIY Deer Antler Chandelier

March 20, 2017 By Lindsay H 19 Comments

Love the rustic decor look? A DIY Deer Antler Chandelier is the perfect accent piece for your home! Store-bought versions can be PRICEY, but with these 6 easy how-to steps, you can make your own without the hefty price tag--and it's way easier than you think with this hack for getting started!

…ry is prime shed time, but you may be able to find other times as well) to search for dropped antlers. Or, you can purchase the faux version online. With my overflowing box of antlers, it was finally time to make my deer antler chandelier dream a reality! I snagged a free used chandelier from a friend to use as my base and was ready to begin. As far as the lighting and wiring goes, you can either start from scratch with wires you purchase, strip t…

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

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