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Amazon Prime Photos with All New Features!

December 13, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Amazon Prime Photos allows Prime members can share their benefit of unlimited photo storage with up to five family members or friends at no additional cost. Prime Photos is free for Prime members and makes it easy for family members to safely store and share all their favorite photos. Additional new features include: Image Search, People view and Places view. And Prime members can now order photo prints, cards, photo books, and calendars directly from their Prime Photos account.

…ach other. Sweet! What are the fab new Amazon Prime Photos features? Image Search People view Family Sharing with the Family vault’s family photo storage Places view Also (my favorite feature!) Prime members can now order photo prints, cards, photo books, and calendars directly from their Prime Photos account with unlimited free photo storage and photo sharing Sold yet? I know, how could you not be? Completely free to Amazon Prime members and avai…

Filed Under: Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Pictures, Reviews

5 Ways to Smartly Shop Consignment Sales

August 19, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, and gear? It's time to shop consignment sales! Check these 5 smart tips to being a smart shopper at children's outgrown sales and saving your family oodles of money. Plus, check my #1 trick--it's genius and will make all the difference in staying budget-friendly!

…o I really have to pay for diapers?” factored into my carefully calculated search. Several hours of obviously well spent time later, I’d reached a solid conclusion: the only way I’d survive the stymieing cost of child-rearing was to shop consignment sales. Yup, forget trolling Saturday yard sales or dedicating myself to a solid tour of local children’s consignment shops. If I was smart and hit up a well-stocked, well-established sale such as the J…

Filed Under: Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Young Kids

Mom of the Year Marketplace Directory

September 1, 2016 By Meredith 1 Comment

Need a service for your home, but not sure where to look or where to start? Need the cheapest price available? Check out this sweet mom's concierge service! It's an online marketplace designed to get you help with one sweet click. Seriously, it so easy and so helpful--you have to check it out! Also, bonus--it's totally free! Enjoy!

…is offered and managed by The Mom of The Year, utilizing EZBZ Inc. (“EZBZ”) technology, and not offered by EZBZ directly. For additional terms regarding EZBZ, see www.myezbz.com/terms***…

Filed Under: Advertising, Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Composting 101: How to Start Your Own Compost Pile

September 15, 2017 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Always been interested in composting, but not sure where to start? We've got the easy how-to here! All your questions answered about how to start a compost pile. Your garden will thank you with an abundance of healthy vegetables!

…compost to any plants or tress you plan on cultivating, or even to help grow grass in stubborn areas is the best and natural way to help your yard thrive. Composting is so easy and fun to do, especially when you involve your kids. My children love to search for worms and turn the pile for me, making my job even easier. When composting, not only can you feel better about less food waste, but your plants around your home will thrive. Summer is the b…

Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking, Organization

10 Best Consignment Sale Finds

August 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Tight budget? We get it, really! Check out these top 10 smart consignment sale finds that will not only get your budget in order, but your overcharged shopping list under control as well!

…years of avid, dedicated consignment sale shopping research (can we say “research” as this helps me justify the cost to my husband??), and given that I’m such a committed bargain hunter and budget-watcher, it’s solid advice, friends. So mark your calendars for the sale, then get out your pen and paper pad and get ready to make your own genius list. Your wallet will thank you in spades! 10 Best Consignment Sale Finds Dressy clothes. Let’s be honest…

Filed Under: Babies, Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Toys, Young Kids

How to Choose the Perfect Florals for Your Wedding

June 7, 2024 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Getting married? Choosing gorgeous florals for your wedding doesn't have to be overwhelming! Check on these 4 smart must-do tips and you're on your way!

…ur total wedding budget into categories is key to avoiding overspending. Determine how much you have available to spend on your wedding florals so you can shop around for suitable options. Discuss your options with your chosen team of florists to identify the types of flowers and the number and size of floral arrangements you can afford with your allocated budget. Ask your florist company for their recommendations and whether there are any promoti…

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The Depression Treatment that Could Be Your Win

October 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

At the end of your rope or know someone struggling? I love this new depression treatment option--so thankful there are choices for those of us who hurt!

…ies for transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression, supported by 23 research publications and is the number one preferred transcranial magnetic stimulation choice among doctors. For many patients, depression symptoms significantly improved or went away after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment with NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy with 58% of patients experiencing significant improvement and 37% of patients being symptom free and considered in remission fro…

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The Junk Drawer

September 17, 2014 By Meredith 18 Comments

We have a junk drawer. Truth told, it scares me. Organization, cleaning and home-keeping remain goals...elusive goals indeed!

…uch, I’m getting cozy with my desperately-throwing-things-in-the-air-while-searching-for-the-pizza-coupons routine (on nights when take-out is the only reasonable option). If I need a measuring tape? Let’s just say a nice prayer before yanking open the drawer. It may still be in there! It will not be neatly wound up. Bonus tip: in the meantime, if you’re looking for nifty storage ideas, head over to Kitchen Professor for some great recommendations…

Filed Under: Homemaking, Messy House

5 Tips for Organizing a Community Yard Sale

September 7, 2018 By Meredith 1 Comment

Ever wanted to host a community yard sale, but not sure where to start? These 5 smart tips will have you sorted in no time--I would never would have thought of #4!

…others have local offices. If you prefer the latter, simply use Google and search “insurance agency near me” to find agents who can help you face to face. 5. Involve Your Kids A community yard sale can be the perfect environment in which to teach your kids about the value of money and teamwork. Put them in charge of a water or lemonade booth and have them switch off in teams. You can have an older teenage child monitor the booth in case any proble…

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization

5 Easy Home Improvement Projects to Transform your Home

February 13, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Looking to update your home, but don't have a huge budget of time or money? These 5 easy home improvement projects can make such a stunning difference!

…rs with something fun like a barn door. An even more fun twist would be to search antique stores for that perfect old trim and give it a new life in your home. New Garage Doors Don’t neglect to give the exterior of your home a facelift. Mine was starting to look a bit dull so we settled on new garage doors. Now my home looks fresh and refined from outside! This also forced us to clean the inside of our garage, a shop vac and http://filtervac.com/r…

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

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