Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 17
May 17, 2018
Be A Hot Mess Mom – All The Cool Moms Are Doing It
Sometimes I think all I am is the hot mess mom. I was at the pediatrician’s office once and saw a mom walk in with her two kids. She was so put together. And cute. She had her hair up, but in a cute way. A stylish coat with a scarf. Knee high boots covering […]
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May 13, 2018
Best Ever Easy Taco Pizza Recipe
I’ll have to admit that the first time I heard taco pizza, I was a little confused. Taco and pizza? But, the fact that Mexican food is pretty much my favorite food ever, I decided to jump on board. This best ever easy taco pizza recipe makes a great dinner idea that the kids will […]
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May 10, 2018
A Real Mom’s Guide To Enjoying Mother’s Day
First of all, Mother’s day is a scam. OK, not a multi-level marketing type scam, but a scam in that it’s really impossible for little people to celebrate and appreciate you in the way that you should be celebrated and appreciated. Yes, your husband should absolutely step up to the plate and make those littles […]
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April 27, 2018
My Adult Siblings Are The Lifeline I Didn’t Know I Needed
It’s funny how when you’re a child, so much of your existence is wrapped up in the other humans you’re being raised with. Your parents, of course impact who you become. Your genetics do, too. And, you can’t discount the fact that your siblings play a huge role in shaping your outlook on the world. […]
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April 10, 2018
What I Want To Say To My Kid About Anxiety
This morning I struggled for words. Not because I didn’t know what I wanted to say. But, because what I wanted to say wasn’t what he needed to hear about anxiety. You see, my son didn’t want to go to school. Nothing new around here. By the second day of school refusal I could see […]
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April 9, 2018
Hilarious Nike Ad By SNL Sums Up What Your Leggings Really Mean To You
If you missed SNL this weekend, watch this hilariously accurate sketch that depicts what women really want in the workout gear that they mostly use for not working out. Because it’s a woman’s prerogative to wear what she wants, when she wants, and athletic wear doesn’t just have to be for athletes. Sure leggings are […]
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April 8, 2018
To The Mommy Tired Of Her Own Name
I posted on FB one day – “It’s 8:30 am, and I’m already exhausted by the number of times I’ve heard my name. Pray for me.” My son was 2. It was sort of a joke, and sort of true. Having a two-year-old with a very limited vocabulary was hard on him, and hard on […]
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April 6, 2018
12 Hilarious Parents on Facebook Share What It’s Really Like To Raise Siblings
They say siblings are your first friends, but the Hilarious Parents of Facebook know that “friend” is sometimes a relative term. (Every pun intended.) Whether brothers and sisters are teaching life lessons, banding together for a common cause, or just plain trying to get rid of each other, these parents give us the funny on […]
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April 2, 2018
5 Ways You Can Teach Your Girl To Love Herself
Girls and women in North America have a lot of pressure when it comes to the ideal body, and it’s affecting their self-image. The statistics prove what we already know is true: Ninety-one percent of young women that were surveyed on a college campus reported dieting to lose weight at some point. Of that 91%, […]
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April 1, 2018
Here’s What I’m Hoping My Kids Learn From My Chronic Illness
I sit snug on the couch with my makeup on and a big smile on my face waiting to welcome my daughters home from school. I try to make sure I look nice, even though I haven’t left the house all day. I know when they go to school they see their teachers dressed nicely […]
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