real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
How many of you love the lantern scene from Tangled? There aren’t too many animated movies that have such amazing and moving scenes! How many of you would like to be a part of something like that? I know I would! Every time we see sky lanterns floating through the sky, my family stops to…
We’re talking periods here, Ladies. Men, feel free to exit if you prefer. As my husband says, “Some things are best kept a mystery.” A few years ago, I remember hearing about menstrual cups and thinking “I’m not there yet. I’m all about natural cleaning supplies, real food, organic bath products, but a menstrual cup?”…
Do any of you have a little one who loves super heroes at your house? My two-year-old loves the idea of a super hero–just don’t make him actually go near one in a costume, then he thinks they are the most frightening things ever! But before you go buying every super hero costume out there,…
Is anyone else finding themselves scrambling for dinner ideas this summer? During the school year, I’m pretty organized with dinner menu plans and grocery shopping but that all seems to fly out the window in the summer. By the time we get home from all of our activities, I realize that in my grocery run (with three…
Salted caramel. Bacon with maple syrup. Chocolate covered pretzels. I’m a sucker for sweet and salty. The combination of those two tastes always makes me happy! So I’m sharing one of the simplest recipes ever for satiating that sweet-salty tooth. I’m not sure where this recipe started, but I’ve been making it for years and…
Summer. The season of weddings, parties, outdoor concerts. I love summer’s social calendar, but with our busy summer days I don’t have lots of time for shopping for a perfect outfit for each occasion. I love to have a few go-to dresses that I can change up a bit to fit just about any occasion….
Whether you and your crew likes to go to the pool, the park, the beach or hiking in the summer, it’s so much easier if you plan ahead of time. I’ve found that having a bag always packed and ready to go makes getting there so much easier, wherever “there” is! The first summer we…
When our children were very little, going to a big fireworks show on the 4th of July seemed downright exhausting–packing bug spray, head phones (mine hate loud noises), snacks (because how could one be expected to sit still without near constant snacking), blankets, drinks. And the near certainty that the evening would end in full…
In the heat of the summer, my kids and I like to spend a little time inside each day. Usually my two-year-old takes a nap and my older kids and I play games or do crafts. We recently added two new games to our summer repertoire–Juxtabo and Spectracube by Funnybone Toys. Funnybone Toys began in…
I always try to push “real food” snack options with my kids. Sometimes they go for it, sometimes not so much. But I’ve found that presentation goes a long way when it comes to feeding kids healthy foods. For whatever reason, a bowl of fruit just doesn’t seem as fun as fruit on a stick….
Over the past several months, I have been phasing out a lot of our usual body products in favor of non-toxic alternatives. Since our skin is our largest organ and absorbs a large percentage of what you put on it, I like to keep things as clean as possible. Have you ever actually read the…
I have used my trusted SKIP HOP diaper bag for years. I received it as a shower gift about 10 years ago and still use it to this day! Three kids later, the bag is still in great shape! I somehow never made the connection between my diaper bag and the adorable zoo collection until…