Today is the first day of summer, and by now I’m sure you and your kids have been enjoying all sorts of summer activities. I think it’s on every mom’s mind to maximize summer’s potential with fun activities, enriching experiences, and family vacations. But have you made a plan … [Read more...]
Aidan’s Favorite Things {4-Year-Old Edition}
Yesterday was a big day at our house — our biggest little boy turned 4! He’s been talking about his birthday for months, so he was pretty excited when the big day finally arrived. This is the first year that he’s really understood the significance of the day enough to look … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Survive Tantrums (Without Losing Your Mind or Joy)
Is there anything more exhausting than the shrieks and cries of tantrums all. day. long? My husband has a very physically demanding job, but I’m pretty sure there are days he prefers the grueling labor of his day to the mental taxation of mine. And it can be a fight to maintain … [Read more...]
How to Simplify Meals to Save Time & Energy
What is one of the most stressful questions faced by busy moms? It’s that question that pops up at least once a day. It’s a question that, between planning, prepping, and actual completion, consumes hours of our week. Sometimes it’s easy to answer, and sometimes we’re at a … [Read more...]
How I’m Teaching My Kids About a Christ-Centered Easter
Easter is right around the corner, and while we are not in a church or denomination that celebrates Lent, I have been preparing my oldest son for the holiday. In a society that now equates Easter with bunnies and baskets rather than crosses and tombs, it is vitally important that … [Read more...]
My Favorite (and Easiest) Freezer Cooking Method
Freezer cooking is an absolute must for busy moms who want to feed their families healthy, wholesome meals, stick to a budget, and be prepared for unexpected surprises … and stay sane while they do it! Freezer meals are lifesavers for me, and I’m always surprised at how few women … [Read more...]
I’m a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
A few days ago as I walked into my store for a day of work, I was greeted with a significant change in temperature from the hallway I had just left. It was freezing. And, if you’ll recall from my posts earlier this winter, I don’t do cold well. I really hate being cold. I kept … [Read more...]
4 Ways Being a Parent is Like Being a Coach
I know next to nothing about football. Like, there’s absolutely zero knowledge about football, and then there’s me sitting right next to it. I am not a football fan. I am a fan, however, of parties, so when the Super Bowl rolls around this Sunday, I will be attending a … [Read more...]
The Best of The Merry Momma 2017
It’s my anniversary! My blogging anniversary, that is. Two years ago today, with eager excitement and even more trepidation, I hit Publish on The Merry Momma and the blog went live. There was no going back. My words were out there for the world to see. In those two years, a … [Read more...]
10 Mouthwatering Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Christmas Morning
Christmas is the perfect time for family togetherness, and few things bring families together like delicious comforting food. Set an atmosphere of warmth and joy this Christmas with one of these 10 mouthwatering (make-ahead - because who wants to be stuck in the kitchen on … [Read more...]
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