Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 16
June 26, 2018
Mom Guilt Is My Friend Today
No one likes mom guilt. It seems like the moment that the first baby is placed in your arms, it’s code for: Start blaming yourself now for everything that happens in this little human’s life. I’m just as guilty as the next mom for getting bogged down by the guilt trips I give myself daily. […]
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June 21, 2018
Easy Strawberry Punch Frozen Slushie
When the weather gets hot in the summer, my kids are constantly begging for cold drinks. they are always asking for for snow cones, icees and smoothies. Is that true at your house? So, I thought it would be fun to come up with a cold, breezy slushie. The best part is that it’s so […]
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June 13, 2018
Teaching Your Kids To Work Is A Whole Lot Of Work
Last summer, my kids were begging me to take them to a waterpark. I hate waterparks. And, it was $20 a person. I told my husband that I was dreading it, and he said, “Make them earn that!” and I instantly knew he was right. My kids have always had chores. We even used chore […]
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June 12, 2018
Easy Watermelon Feta Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
I don’t know about you, but when it’s summer time the last thing I want to do is eat a heavy meal. So, i’m always looking for light things to eat that are full of flavor. And, lucky for us, summertime means amazing fruit. This easy watermelon feta basil salad with balsamic vinaigrette is the […]
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Free Summer Screen Time Checklist Printable
It’s funny how it’s the third week of summer, and I feel like I’ve lived a thousand days in about three weeks. And, it’s telling that I made this free summer screen time checklist printable for my own sanity. Because frankly, I cannot handle my kids asking me one more time if they can play […]
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June 8, 2018
I Thought It Would Get Easier
I was trying to explain to one of my friends the other day about how annoying this stage of parenting is. Now – hear me out. I love my kids. They are precious angel faces that I live and breathe for. But, it’s summer. And, they’re all up in my business all the time. And, […]
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June 7, 2018
Easy 4th Of July Flag Cupcakes
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. Do you ever just think of an idea that is SO simple, but also so cute, that you have to act immediately? That’s how I feel about these 4th of July Flag […]
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June 4, 2018
Hey Mamas – Get Out Of Your Own Head Today
I’m writing this post for me, because I need to get out of my own head. This mothering thing is hard. So often, I’m wrapped up in my own thoughts that I can’t see what’s right in front of me. And, as the time moves more quickly, I sometimes realize I’m missing it. I’m missing the […]
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May 31, 2018
20 Awesome & Easy Kabob Recipes To Grill This Summer
Kabob recipes are the perfect dinner idea for summer. I know that I’m SO grateful when my husband is ready to bust out the grill and make dinner because my kitchen doesn’t get as hot. And, you know what kids love? Eating things off of a stick. No, seriously, they do. They also like to […]
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May 30, 2018
To The Moms Fighting All The Battles That No One Sees
I sat with a friend tonight at dinner as she shared some struggles she’s been dealing with. It was the first time in months we’ve been able to catch up, besides the occasional text message check-ins that busy friends who care about each other, do. As I listened to her talk about the trial she’s […]
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