real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
Every year there seems to be a fun new trend–from charm necklaces to slap bracelets, I loved the fun trends when I was a kid! And I’ve just been introduced to the current trend–Trrtlz bracelets. I’m not sure how I’m just learning about these cute bracelets since there have been over 40 MILLION sold! But…
Does anyone else have a hard time with the tweens on your Christmas list? My nine-year-old daughter is done with toys, but not yet into clothes. It makes shopping a bit tricky! The one thing she loves to do is craft. We were lucky enough to discover some fun craft kits from Ann Williams Group earlier…
We all have to shop for someone who has it all. Or someone we just don’t know well enough to shop for. Or someone who loves to entertain. Or someone who loves great wine. Or someone who likes wine but doesn’t really know enough about it to know what to buy (this is me!)…
With three busy children, keeping on top of our schedule is one thing that I can’t let slip. I’ve tried different planners in the past–some didn’t leave me enough space to write all of our appointments whereas others seemed to overwhelm me with too many extra tasks. I was looking for something simple, with just…
I’m not great with correspondence. I’ve been known to miss a birthday here or there or finally get birth announcements in the mail a few months after the baby was born. But Christmas cards are my thing. I love sending out cards each year. And, since it is something I do only once a year,…
Raise your hand if you like puzzles. Now raise your hand if you like doing a puzzle only to realize pieces are missing. How about the noise a puzzle piece makes when being sucked into your vacuum? Or the mess of a half-completed puzzle sitting on your living room coffee table. What if I told…
I’ve shared BabyLit with you before (here). It’s classic literature for toddlers–sturdy board books with fun, colorful pictures introduce your kids to timeless writers in a super fun way. Just in time for the holidays, BabyLit has introduced some fun new puzzles and games perfect for gift giving. The BabyLit ABC’s stroller cards are great…
Christmas cookies. Holiday treats. Chanukah latkes. Whatever you’re serving this season, serve it up in style with customizable serving dishes and home decor from Nora Fleming. The Nora Fleming Collection pairs classic serving platters and home decor items with decorative “minis” that can be switched out for any occasion or season. Serving up some of…
Do any of you suffer from dry winter skin? As soon as we turn on the heat, I notice drier skin on everyone in our family. We like to lather up with lotion, but have noticed so many lotions have questionable ingredients–and sometimes those very lotions end up irritating our already dry skin. Lately we’ve…
Do any of you have slippery stairs or corners where you find your kids and pets frequently take a tumble? For us, it’s our unfinished basement steps. While our basement is great for play, getting up and down the stairs can be challenging–especially when I’m hauling laundry baskets and toys. And even more challenging for…
I’ve featured The Moodsters products twice before here and here. Child development and parenting expert, Denise Daniels, created The Moodsters to help children understand and regulate their own emotions. After working with children in many capacities, Daniels started The National Childhood Grief Institute. While working with children experiencing grief, she realized that many children couldn’t…
My poor daughter has a horribly sensitive scalp. While I love nothing more than having my hair brushed, she can’t handle it. Her hair tangles so easily and getting those tangles tamed has proved extremely challenging. Brushing it when dry is awful, but brushing it when it’s wet is even worse. To say The Knot…