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Little Fires Everywhere Book Club

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***Thank you, Carrie, for sharing our Little Fires Everywhere book club discussion!*** It’s fall, y’all and I’m so happy that I actually needed a blanket while curling up to read our latest book club pick!  And what a great book it was!! Little Fires Everywhere Book Club Discussion: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng was my […]

The Depression Treatment that Could Be Your Win

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***Thank you to NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their proven depression treatment.*** As someone who has struggled with depression for the entirety of her adult life, I know that it’s hard. It’s hard to find a depression treatment that actually works without offering overwhelming, unmanageable side effects. It’s hard […]

7 Genius Cold and Cough Season Survival Hacks

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***Thanks to ACME Markets for sponsoring this post so I could scoop you on cold and cough season survival hacks that win!*** Raise your hand if you love having sick kiddos! What’s that? No one does? Go figure 😉 We’ve had some pretty brutal rounds of sick seasons in our house, so this year I’m […]

I Love My Mess

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Friends, I’m a messy bit. While last week I managed to sort my junk drawer (Score! Happy dance! Hear the angels sing!), I beg you not tip-toe into my closet. You might (very likely, truth told) be buried by the spoils of my latest Matilda Jane bargain-hunted scores coupled with my firm incapacity to clear […]

Real-Life Insomnia Cures for Busy Moms

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***Thank you to Tomorrow Sleep for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these real-life insomnia cures for busy moms!*** Friends, for the near entrity of my adult life, I have enjoyed a gracious share of insomnia. The really ugly ilk of insomnia to be exact, the kind that keeps you up […]

Breast Cancer Cure: Bake It Happen!

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Ever wish you could do something tangible to help tackle cancer? Having a mother who died from this disease five years ago, I know personally what a nasty beast it is, and want to do anything I can to help fight the good fight against it. When I discover an effort that works hard to […]

Young Jane Young Book Club Discussion

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***This post contains affiliate links which if you choose to purchase through, I have the capacity to earn a small commission. All opinions always remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the work we do here at Mom of the Year!*** Recently, my children have fallen for Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie books, and […]