Meredith Loudenback
On the Road: Jax to Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC
Our son recently celebrated his 9th birthday in February, and he had a choice on how he wanted to celebrate. Take a family trip to Orlando and enjoy his favorite Disney fun for a...
My Final Word on Resolutions
“I’m going to exercise more this year.” “I’m going to save more money.” “I’m going to spend more time with family and friends.” “I will get organized.” “I will learn something new this year.”...
It’s Okay to Eat (Healthy) Fast Food When Life Gets Hectic
If you’re a busy mom like me, you practically live in your car. I am currently a SAHM, but when I was working, my car was my office, second home, dining room, makeup vanity,...
Freedom from FOMO: Finding Your Close Circle of Friends
When I was younger, and throughout most of my adult life, I could not miss a single thing. I loved having a full schedule that included work, fun, family, GNOs, workouts, date nights with...
On the Road: Jax to Litchfield Beach, South Carolina
If I had my druthers, I would swing on a Pawleys Island hammock, centered between two oak trees, sippin’ lemonade from a mason jar 'til the cows come home. If this sentence appeals to...
The Dreaded U-Word: Unfriended
Have you been unfriended on Facebook? Did you ask the person why they unfriended you, or did you just move on? I’ve been unfriended before. and I didn’t ask. It’s not that I didn’t...
Charity Spotlight: Promise To Kate
Kate Conte is a 3rd grader at Chets Creek Elementary. She is the absolute sweetest friend, has the brightest smile and the best ponytails. She rocks the best hair bows and loves to dance....
Jacksonville Day Trip: Biking on Amelia Island Trail
Our family loves the outdoors! But in Florida, so many of the months are not only bloody hot, but humid beyond any hair serum’s power. One of the ways we can enjoy the outdoors...
How We Choose to Manage ADHD in Our Family
I didn’t realize our son was “different” until he was in preschool. Because he was our only child, I had nothing to compare his behavior to as I wasn’t an experienced mother. I rarely...
Botox For First-Timers: Your Questions Answered
Now that I am older, smack dab in my mid 40s, I am focusing on de-cluttering my life, which includes my beauty counter. I like to keep my skincare simple. I look for products...
My No. 1 Skincare Secret for a More Youthful Complexion
I turned 45 a couple of weeks ago — New Year’s Eve to be exact. It was wonderful! I didn’t dread officially becoming “mid-40s” in the least. I also looked forward to and loved...