I recently read that nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder wander off from a safe and supervised place at some point in their lives (source), and it sent chills down my spine. While I don’t personally have experience with autism … Continue Reading...
This Week On Meraki Lane
7 Effective Tips to Get Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth
When we first brought our daughter home from the hospital, I knew things wouldn’t always be easy. I knew we’d have sleepless nights, I knew she’d fall and hurt herself, and I knew there would be days when I thought I was going to lose my mind, but I … Continue Reading...
Severely Cracked Hands? 8 Tips & Remedies for Fast Relief
I have suffered from dry cracked hands for the better part of my adult life. It starts in early November each year and continues until spring hits, only to flare again in the hot summer months when our air conditioner is working at full-force. … Continue Reading...
Get Bikini Body Ready: 8 Kayla Itsines Workouts for Serious Results
Kayla Itsines has made a name for herself as the most influential fitness star in the world, with her well-loved Bikini Body Guides, a best-selling book, a fitness app and over 9 million Instagram followers. Kayla Itsines workouts have helped women … Continue Reading...
Anxiety and Autism: 23 Coping Strategies and Activities for Kids
While all of us experience feelings of anxiety at some point in our lives, autism and anxiety tend to be more closely related than some might think. There are heaps of articles and blog posts citing the undeniable relationship between the two, and … Continue Reading...
How to Get Longer Eyelashes: 7 Tips & The Best Mascara for Short Lashes
Do you ever see people with natural long lashes and get jealous? I totally do. There’s just something so romantic, pretty and feminine about long lashes. They make your eyes appear huge. They hide tiredness, camouflage bags and distract from dark … Continue Reading...
Traveling with a Picky Eater: 7 Sanity-Saving Tips for Moms
This post is sponsored by Welch’s® Fruit Rolls. I am being compensated for this post. All comments are opinions are my own. If you’re traveling with a picky eater in the not-so-distant future and feel worried your little one won’t eat while you’re … Continue Reading...
How to Take Care of Yourself: 34 Stress Relief Tips for Busy Moms
If you’re a busy and overwhelmed mom trying to figure how how to take care of yourself before you completely burn out, you’ve come to the right place. While it’s human nature to put the needs of our children before our own, there is only so long … Continue Reading...
How to Make a Natural First Aid Kit: 13 Must-Haves for Moms!
If you told my 20-something self I would one day own a (self-made) natural first aid kit, I wouldn’t have believed you. I grew up at a time when antibiotics were used pretty liberally, and I’ve slathered myself in all kinds of medicinal creams and … Continue Reading...
