Lovin’ These Links

Posted by MeckMom on Feb 28, 2011 in Links I Love, Popular Posts: Free Printables, Recent Posts | 3 comments Happy blogiversary!  As of last week it’s been 5 big years for me on MeckMom.  When I started this project I had no idea I would enjoy it so much…or that anyone would ever read it.  The funny thing is when my husband tried to convince me to start a blog 5 years ago I remember saying, “what do I when I run out of ideas?”  Thankfully, that hasn’t happened just yet....
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It’s Great to be 8! A New Baptism Printable

Posted by MeckMom on Feb 26, 2011 in Popular Posts: LDS, Recent Posts | 2 comments See this lovely, sweet daughter of mine?  Somehow, she sort of grew up overnight.  She used to be so little and chubby – now, all of a sudden, she’s 8 and ready to take on the world. In the LDS faith (that’s my religion, you can click here for more info on it) an important event takes place around the 8th birthday, their baptism.  Just like in any religion, a LDS...
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Friday’s Find – Two Sites that Save Me Money

Posted by MeckMom on Feb 25, 2011 in Popular Posts: Family Fun, Recent Posts | 0 comments I’m not a big coupon user.  I probably should be but it all seems so tedious.  Searching, cropping, sorting, organizing…all to save $.35 on a jug of orange juice?  I’m far too lazy for that.  Maybe that’s why I like these two deal sites so much.  They offer me all the savings without all the hassle. The first site is CityDeals CityDeals is pretty self-explanatory,...
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St. Patrick’s Subway Art from Eighteen25

Posted by MeckMom on Feb 24, 2011 in Popular Posts: Free Printables | 0 comments I love the ladies over at Eighteen25.  They never have a shortage of fabulous free printables to share.  This charming St. Patrick’s edition is no exception.  Click here to visit the...
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Help Kids Focus with this Simple Trick

Posted by MeckMom on Feb 24, 2011 in Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks, Recent Posts | 0 comments Elementary School is sort of rough on parents.  A lot of the homework required demands parent interaction.  Listening to reading, quizzing on math facts, helping with spelling words, checking worksheets, finishing dioramas…they all require my direct supervision.  Since I have three in elementary school (2nd, 3rd, & 5th) my nights often seem to be an endless homework session. All of...
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