real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
We all know a superhero or two. Dads, grandpas, a favorite teacher or mentor. Mine is the father of my three kids. He is always there when we need him, steps in to do the right thing even when it is hard, and teaches our kids how to grow up to be superheroes too. I…
For the past month or so, I have been on a diet. A real, honest to goodness, ‘say no to cupcakes and all yummy things’ kind of diet. Salads for lunch and lean meats and veggies for dinner. Now I love a good salad, but when you are eating them every day, you need a…
We all know the phrase, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” The reason we all know it is because it is true. The perfect jewelry can make or break an outfit. The right amount of sparkle can bring out the color of your eyes. A lack of accessories can make even the loveliest lady seem…
I love Mexican food. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chile rellenos……my stomach is growling just thinking about all of my favorite dishes. I have shared a few of my go to recipes before but this enchilada recipe is my husband’s favorite thing that I cook. Hands down. When I made it last night, my son asked for…
I have a family of dippers. For my oldest daughter, it’s ketchup. For my youngest, it’s absolutely anything and everything she can get us to put on her plate. My husband and I have a more refined palate and we both love a good bowl of chips and dip. Or veggies and dip, now that…
For the past few months, I have been trying (very strong emphasis on trying) to get up at the C.R.A.C.K. of dawn to exercise with a friend of mine. I stink at getting up even 5 minutes before I absolutely have to and I really really stink at getting up when I know I could…
I have shared my love for Stuck on You before. Their amazing selection of school supplies, labels and personalized gifts is second to none. My kids absolutely love seeing their name on their pencil cases and our labels have saved precious items from the lost & found. But it is summer now and we have…
Are your kids already going stir crazy from not being at school every day? Mine keep asking what we are going to do today and is it the weekend and pretty please can we do something fun??? I am a working mom so my weekdays are pretty full already but we have gotten a huge…
If there is one thing that feels like a daily struggle in my house, it is the laundry. I work 40 hours a week outside the home, then spend the rest of my time caring for and loving on my family. This does not leave much time for housework. And so while I have great…
Oh, the toothbrush. Keeper of clean teeth. Giver of white smiles. And sadly, a bristle-filled germ-fest, if you have kids like mine who leave theirs in unexplainable places, like under a bookshelf or in the middle of the living room floor. The germophobe in me dies a little each time I see them pop that…
Back in “the day”, I used to pull out the old recipe box whenever I wanted to find something yummy to make for dinner. No more. Now, I pull out the old iPad. And I use The Google. I have found lots and lots of amazing recipes this way, and I would bet dollars to…
My daughter and I have been having tea parties since she was about two years old (and I have the pictures to prove it!). My favorite tea party memories involve her loading me up with her favorite jewelry and a sparkly tiara to complete my princess look. I swear she would spend more time setting…