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Roundup of January Top Sales and Weekly Favorites

January 23, 2022

Valentine's Day sweaters for sale

Hello, hello! ​ Happy Sunday, friends! Today I'm sharing some January top sales and roundup of my weekly favorites. These are posts I have done on social media you may have missed, so I want to post it all here for you too. First, it was a busy week here at our house. The boys are healthy again, they only had 1 snow day, and both are doing so well in school. Joey is on the honor roll, we ...

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How to Really Get to Know Your Kids (FREE PRINTABLE)

January 19, 2022

how to really get to know your kids, blog post image for onetopknotmama.com

I don't know about you, but my kids are growing at warp speed. They are changing every day, getting older each minute, and sometimes it catches me way off guard. Sometimes I just want to catch up with them, and hear what they have to say about what they like, what drives them, what influences them, and what they care about. This weekend, as we were battling strep throat, Max's birthday and a ...

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Easy Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup in the Crockpot

January 10, 2022

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This EASY Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is a super quick and simple copycat recipe with hearty, creamy flavors you can't resist! If you are like me and my family, we can't get enough soup. Especially in the winter. My crockpot gets SO much use with this recipe. We make this soup at least twice a month. And it makes enough to last several days! I have loved Olive Garden since I ...

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Unplugged Holiday and After Christmas Sales

December 28, 2021

Hello, hello!!! Hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas. We had a great holiday, and it felt WONDERFUL to unplug for a few days. I purposely have been MIA from Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, all the things because I wanted to be PRESENT while my kids enjoyed their presents. And I have been getting a little bit overwhelmed with all the posts on perfect Christmas decorations, over the ...

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Planning a move to Nashville, TN?

December 14, 2021

moving solutions truck

*This is a sponsored post by Moving Solutions. All opinions are my own* It seems like everyone and their brother is moving to Nashville, TN. It’s easy to see why, since it’s Music City, there is so much to do, the mild climate, no state income taxes, lots of land to build, low property taxes, low cost of living, steady job market, really good food and music scene, and good ol’ Southern ...

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Gift Guides for Christmas

December 3, 2021

cozy gift ideas for her

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES It's December. Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, sales are everywhere, your inbox is full of retailers trying to get you to spend your hard earned money with them. To help ease your pain, I have come up with several gift guides you can use to get ideas for everyone on your list. You can also go to my Amazon storefront HERE, and see all my recommendations there as ...

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Easy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

November 3, 2021

how to make instant pot mac n cheese

Keep reading for a fast, easy and so tasty weeknight mac & cheese recipe for your Instant Pot. If your weekday nights look anything like ours, you find yourself scrambling to get dinner on the table when your kids constantly keep asking, "What's for dinner?" But you're tired of the same old thing. (And so are they.) Those dino chicken nuggets and canned green beans just aren't cutting ...

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What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

October 13, 2021

women's outfits

Hello, friends! I love this time of year because we always do our annual family photos. I love seeing how much the boys change and grow each year. One thing I do struggle with is choosing what all of us should wear. I like neutral tones and not a lot of patterns that make the photos look too busy. So if you're like me, grab some of these ideas for your own family photos! I have divided them up ...

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Fall Gratitude Journal Printable

September 30, 2021

fall gratitude journal

Fall is my absolute favorite season. It is a fresh start, new school year, new goals, new things to be thankful for. I created this Fall Gratitude Journal not only for me, but for you too, friend! For me, it helps to write things down and take a moment and reflect on my day. That's why I started this blog too. Because I want to share my thoughts and ideas on a little piece of the internet. ...

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How I Lost 9 Pounds in 2 Weeks by Adding THIS to my Morning Routine

August 27, 2021

fresh green smoothie in glass

I am here to tell you I am 9 pounds lighter in just 2 weeks by adding this simple thing to my morning routine. I haven't changed anything else, exercise-related or diet related except for THIS. I am immuno-compromised, and was tired of feeling achy and sore and tired every day, and GAINING weight when I wanted to be LOSING weight. I started researching different things to try for auto-immune diets ...

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Girly & Cozy Pink Socks to Keep You Warm

August 20, 2021

several pairs of pink socks

Girls just wanna have fun! Cozy pink knee socks are the perfect accessory to liven up any occasion. Whether you’re partying or relaxing, they make life a little bit prettier. These pink socks are perfect to stay cozy and warm on a cold, rainy day, curled up on the couch under a blanket with the fire going and nothing but binge watching the latest show on Netflix on your to-do list. There ...

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Back to School Deals

August 13, 2021

boys clothes from Carter's

It's officially back to school for the kids! Whether yours are going remote or in person, they are still growing like weeds and need new clothes like every 2 months it seems like. Here are some of the best deals I have found from Carter's, Old Navy, and Target for boys and girls. I even included some school uniform options and backpacks that are on a great sale. These deals are likely going to go ...

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Life is Short, Make it Sweet!

August 3, 2021

ice cream in freezer at grocery store

Summertime Sweet Treats Sometimes the best things in life aren't planned, and this ice cream picnic was just what this family needed. After a week of vacation and lots of driving, we took today to slow down and just enjoy each other. Sweet treats that everyone enjoys are the best! And better yet, these Mayfield Dairy treats are farmer owned & community loved. Y'all know I LOVE supporting ...

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25 Mom Humor Letterboards To Make You Laugh

July 7, 2021

25 best mom humor letterboards

[UPDATED: April 22, 2022] It's no secret that motherhood is the hardest job of life. Most days there is so much to do, you don't even know which way is up anymore. Being a mom is a special something that you love it and can hate it at the same time. (Guilty.) But I have always been the kind of person to make light of the situation and find a bit of humor in whatever you do or go through. ...

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Spoon Theory – Living with CIDP

July 7, 2021

spoon theory, laying on couch

Spoon Theory - Living with CIDP This week has been tough. Really tough. I had a 7-hour infusion on Wednesday. My mom had the boys ALL. DAY. It was the longest I have been away from them since pre-COVID. It was the longest I was away from my home, my bed, John. It was so lonely. I thought I would appreciate the quiet and alone time. To read my pile of unread magazines. To catch up on my texts, ...

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Meet Jackie

Hello! I'm a wife, mom of 2 boys, coffee and wine lover who lives in the Nashville, TN area. After growing up in Chicago and moving to St. Louis for 6 years, we decided that Music City was our new home! I have a neurological illness, called CIDP, that has turned my life upside down, and I have created this blog to have a little spot on the internet to share with you my life as a busy mama who loves to shop, eat, drink & be merry! So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and enjoy your time with me here at One Top Knot Mama. Cheers, friend!

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Five years ago today — January 6, 2021 — I was lay Five years ago today — January 6, 2021 — I was laying in bed with my two little boys, just 4 and 8 years old, and we watched something unfold on TV that I never imagined they’d see in their childhood.

I can still remember the way the room felt.
Heavy. Confusing. Quiet in a way that didn’t feel safe.

They kept asking me questions I didn’t know how to answer — questions no child should have to ask about their own country. And while I tried to be calm and reassuring, inside I felt scared… heartbroken… and honestly, a little shattered.

That day changed something in me as a mom.

It made me realize how fragile things can be.
How quickly “normal” can feel uncertain.
How much our kids absorb — even when we wish they wouldn’t.

Five years later, my boys are older — and so much more aware of the world around them. We’ve had countless conversations about kindness, respect, truth, and what it means to do the right thing when it’s hard.

And even though that day still stings when I think about it… I also carry something else alongside it:

Hope.

Hope in the helpers and the peacemakers.
Hope in raising boys who choose empathy over anger.
Hope in the quiet strength of ordinary people who believe in better.

I can’t erase what we saw.
But I can teach them how to respond to a world that isn’t always gentle — with compassion, courage, and integrity.

Here’s to raising kids who heal what’s broken instead of adding to the damage… who stand for good… and who know that the future is something we hold — and protect — together. 💛
🧀Holiday Whipped Feta Dip - recipe @corrigansister 🧀Holiday Whipped Feta Dip - recipe @corrigansisters 

I've been saving this recipe for something fancy - Sweatpants, wine and a puzzle to ring in 2026! 

Incredible, so easy and tasty!

I used our magic bullet and it turned out better than I thought.

(Recipe link in stories)

#holidayrecipes #whippedfetadip #newyearsevefood #partydip #easyrecipesathome
Day #472 of Elf on the Shelf - Rummage through you Day #472 of Elf on the Shelf - Rummage through your craft bin and something will pop out and give you an idea!

Googly eyes for the win!

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All is calm....-ish.😜 We're in the home stretch, All is calm....-ish.😜

We're in the home stretch, parents!

I know it feels stressful right now. But your kids make all the hardwork to make the magic worthwhile. Love on them. Enjoy the crazy. Soak in the chaos. Perfection is boring!

#momlife #christmastime #holidayvibes #parenting #parentingtips
Elf on the Shelf ideas: fake bugs in a tub! #elfo Elf on the Shelf ideas: fake bugs in a tub!

#elfontheshelf2025 #elfontheshelf #funnyelf #parentingtips #momlife
🚽🧻Skibidi toilet had to be one of the days for #el 🚽🧻Skibidi toilet had to be one of the days for #elfontheshelf ...dop dop dop yes yes 🤦‍♀️

The boys loved it! (Inside I'm screaming...yes yes)

#parentingtweens #skibiditoilet
Day 9: Taco Tuesday!!! "It's Raining Tacos from ou Day 9: Taco Tuesday!!! "It's Raining Tacos from out of the sky!!" 🎼🎵🌮🌮🌮

#itsrainingtacos #elfontheshelf #elfontheshelf2025
Sorry, Chiefs. Please get it together.🤦‍♀️ #elfon Sorry, Chiefs. Please get it together.🤦‍♀️

#elfontheshelf #elfontheshelf2025 #funnyelf @chiefs @elfontheshelf
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