real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
What kinds of things go under your tree each year? I’ve heard this “rule” when it comes to buying gifts for your kids–something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to READ! While I don’t always follow that advice exactly, one thing that I ALWAYS have under the tree for my kids is…
Tween girls. This can be a tricky age to buy for! Done with dolls, not quite into clothes (at least, not enough that they are excited to get them as a gift). I’ve shared with you my favorite brand for craft kits a few times before (here and here). What I love about Ann Williams…
I don’t know about you, but storage in my kitchen is at a premium. I love to entertain and use super cute seasonal dishes, but there is no way I’m going to buy serveware for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, Thanksgiving and everything in between. So when I found the secret to having dishes for every occasion…
I have a daughter who loves accessories. But I find that the jewelry that fits her small frame tends to be cheap, fall apart or just not fit her personality. I’ve shared Lily Nily with you before {here} and today I’m sharing again! Lily Nily is jewelry designed to be whimsical, adorable and high quality–perfect for gifting…
This holiday season, I’m encouraging you to step outside the shopping mall and find a few companies that are doing their part to change the world for the better. One simple way to do that is to take a look at Causebox. Causebox is a seasonal subscription box filled with an assortment of goodies from…
What a week, right? I’m finding my emotions getting the best of me over these past few days–anyone else with me?? When I sat down to tell you about some great new products in time for Christmas, it just didn’t feel right. Instead I felt the need to remind us all how to treat each…
Has anyone else noticed all of the focus on STEM learning lately? It’s always been as important as it is now, but I’m noticing that STEM is now a “special” at my kids schools and I’m seeing more and more articles on why STEM learning is essential in brain development. Like it or not, our…
Winter is coming. Which means, at least here in Michigan, it’s dark. Most of the time. And with the slipping and sliding and ice, it’s the perfect storm for power outages. Here are some tips for preparing for power outages. Keep in mind, if a power outage lasts for over a day, you may need…
We all know Halloween is all about the candy. I get it. It’s super fun for kids to go around and collect tons of candy. But, for so many reasons (allergies, Type 1 Diabetes, food-dye sensitivities, etc.), I love to have candy alternatives to hand out to my favorite trick-or-treaters. Here are four ideas for…
The cooler weather has me thinking about bonfires and s’mores! Anyone else? But we don’t always have time (or the perfect weather) to make a fire and roast s’mores. So we tried out these super easy indoor s’mores and they were a huge hit. The grocery list is short, the mess is minimal and the…
We are so lucky here in Michigan. While our winters might be a turn-off for some people, we have a pretty gorgeous fall full of apples, pumpkins and other amazing fall crops. On a recent trip to the apple orchard, we came home with tons of fabulous apples. And while we’ll eat most of them…
When I think back about my childhood, I vividly remember playing some things that just aren’t around anymore. Cops and robbers? Yep, my brother and I would play that all the time. My kids would have no idea what they were supposed to do if I told them to play “cops and robbers”! Atari? Social…