real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Cooking, baking and prepping all keep me busy. And, thankfully, my kids are pretty curious in the kitchen as well. They often love to help me bake but, until recently, I’ve been too worried to let them help with much of the prep work. Thankfully we…
Glass is back. With increasing concerns about leaching chemicals in plastics, I am turning to glass more frequently. Not only is glass a healthier option, but beverages just taste better in a glass. Glass doesn’t absorb colors, flavors or odors like plastic. I’ve been on the hunt for a while now for a great glass…
I’ve been blessed with pretty imaginative kids. And to help hone in on that creativity, I like to keep things in the house to promote free play. The benefits of pretend play are so vast, experts consider play the foundation of intellectual exploration. It’s so easy to turn to the newest i-thing to keep my kids…
I’ll admit it. I have Pinterest problems. Mainly that I love pinning cute craft projects but they never make their way off my computer screen and into my living room. Even when alone, I find Michael’s a bit daunting. I may or may not find what I’m looking for. And, if I do, I’m left…
Endless combinations. Genuine lambskin bracelets. Fun, bright colors. Silver, gold and rose gold charms. Mix and match. You design. Endless Jewelry started in Europe in 2010 and has become one of the hottest jewelry trends across the pond. Using only “real” products–real gold, real leather and real gemstones, Endless has created a line of customizable…
Oil and water. Toothpaste and orange juice. Yoga pants and panty lines. Some things just don’t mix. But what’s a girl to do? I always thought there were two options: wear regular underwear and rock those panty lines (while hoping that no one will notice when, of course, everyone will) or wear a thong (which…
In my mind, we will all sit down to a lovely meal at 6:00 every night. Fresh veggies, main course, a good carb. But then the afternoon happens. 4:00-big kids get home from school (snack, homework, search for lost mittens, change baby’s diaper). 5:00-look in the fridge (Forgot to thaw the chicken. Veggies are wilting….
My two big kids are not fans of potatoes. Except for french fries. They can go for some french fries. So I decided to whip up a healthier batch at home and all of the kids love them. It doesn’t get much easier than this recipe. 1. Preheat oven to 450F. 2. Wash and cut…
Like so many of you, I’m trying to focus on wellness this year. Exercising is big part of keeping my body healthy. Sometimes exercise is walking with a friend, sometimes running, sometimes taking a hard class at the gym. No matter what exercise I do, my hair was always an issue. I don’t have unruly…
I love using pictures, artwork or other personal touches in our home. But I don’t really have all that many. I really need to get working on that! Thanks to Picture It On Canvas, I have so many options! Of course they have canvas {hence the name}, but I was surprised to see how many…
How many of you love to clean? A few, I’m sure. But how many of you love to clean your shower? That is the one area I least enjoy cleaning. Probably because I’m lugging in cleaner, rags, a scrub brush and a squeegee into a small space, then spending way too much time trying to…
Winter skin. It’s one of the hardest parts about winter. My skin gets so dry and irritated in the winter and I need a skincare line that can help me get through these really dry months. I have been using Onsen Secret’s Hydrol Collagen line on my face for about a month. So far I haven’t had…