Last year, I had a goal of reading 52 books. It’s the same goal I have set for probably the last decade. Ever since I started keeping track of how many books I read in a year. And it’s been a long time since I actually met that goal. But this time I got close - I read 45. And, … [Read more...]
9 Gifts to Treat Yourself, Mom!
Invest in yourself with these gifts for YOU! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, however, committed to honestly assessing the products mentioned. Please read … [Read more...]
7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My Second Baby
Expecting your second baby? In this sequel to my most popular post, I share 7 lessons every soon-to-be-mom-of-two should know. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. … [Read more...]
August Fabulous Finds
**Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, however, committed to honestly assessing the products mentioned. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. … [Read more...]
Can Good Moms Work Outside the Home?
Being a mom who works outside the home is tough. (Yes, being a SAHM or WAHM mom is tough, too, in ways all their own. But that’s a topic for another day.) It’s tough to leave your kids, it’s tough to juggle everything, and it’s tough to deal with the constant “mommy guilt” you … [Read more...]
My Fabulous Finds in June
I don't know about you, but June is a BUSY month for us! Isn't it funny how you always think you're going to get so much done in the summer, but then *poof!* weekends just start filling up fast? That's how June was for us. But as busy as it was, I still had time to discover … [Read more...]
9 Ways Motherhood is Like My Garden
We are in the midst of gardening season here at our homestead, and things are about to get busy! There is always much to do during this season - planting, harvesting, canning & preserving, and lots and lots and LOTS of weeding. As I headed in to this year's gardening season, … [Read more...]
What I Love About Motherhood: April
"I want to ride in Daddy's truck!" "I go outside with Daddy!" "Build with me, Daddy!" These are all things I hear on a regular basis at our house. Until recently our almost-three-year-old has been a bit of a momma's boy (aren't they all at first??). But as he gets older, that is … [Read more...]
January Fabulous Finds!
January is NOT my favorite month. I hate the cold, I really only enjoy snow around Christmas, and the short days just zap my energy. Why I settled in a cold state, I don't know. (Oh yes, my awesome husband and amazingly supportive parents!) But although the weather outside may … [Read more...]
The Best of The Merry Momma in 2016
This is a VERY special post. Not only is it the start of a brand new year full of unlimited potential, it's also special to me for another reason ... IT'S MY BLOGIVERSARY! What in the world is a blogiversary, you ask? It's the first anniversary of the day The Merry … [Read more...]
