real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
Are your kids big on stuffed animals? My kids’ beds are chock full of dolls, furry friends, and other miscellaneous soft and snuggly things. Sometimes I wonder how they actually sleep with all the other stuff they try to cram in there. And inevitably, come Saturday morning, they drag one or two or six of…
One of my favorite things about cooking is stumbling across a recipe I know I will be making over and over again. We are big on pasta in our house, but always seem to have a ton of sauce left over. My husband had the brilliant idea of using the leftover sauce to make jambalaya….
What do your kids eat for breakfast? We have tried to keep things healthy in our house, but those colorful boxes in the cereal aisle always catch my kids’ eye. Recently, a few of them have snuck their way into our breakfast routine (thanks to those fun shopping trips with Dad). Well, Barbara’s has a…
As a mama of two beautiful girls, I have seen (LITERALLY) every Barbie princess movie, every Disney feature available, and {nearly} every girl themed TV series out there. And don’t get me wrong. I love them all. Having girls is so much fun, in part because I can watch princess movies and relive my youth…
Ok, so I know I just shared a pot roast recipe a few weeks ago, but pot roast is almost a weekly menu item for us. I thought it might be for your family too, especially during the winter months (ahhhhh, comfort food!!). I get so bored with the same old same old ‘cream of…
One thing that so easily falls to the wayside as a busy mom is looking your best. There are days when I am so wrapped up in what my kids are eating, wearing, playing with, etc. that I forget that I need to take care of me. The best gift I can give my kids…
I am not much of a baker. I rarely make cookies and I have never attempted muffins or any sort of cake. But oh, how I love to make this super simple chocolate chip banana bread. My 6 year-old daughter loves to help me cook and I first discovered this recipe when she was around…
My daughter hates socks. She LOVES shoes. She especially loves them if they are not hers. She loves her daddy’s leather work shoes, her brother’s snow boots, and her big sister’s sneakers. But try to sneak a pair of socks on that girl and she will have them off in 5 seconds flat. It’s quite…
I am of the opinion that Saturdays are for relaxing. Sure, it is a great day to clean the house and catch up on laundry but I don’t usually go out of my way with a fancy schmancy dinner on Saturday. To that end, today I decided to fire up my crock pot. I checked…
So last week I told you about a promotion that will help keep your mouth healthy and happy. This week I am super excited to share with you another promotion that will also make your mouth happy……but in a different way! Barbara’s has been a household favorite since 1971 and features many great products, including…
How many of your New Year’s Resolutions have already gone by the wayside? Well, it’s not too late to turn over a new smile…..er, leaf with GUM‘s “Turn Over a New Smile” Sweepstakes! Along with great prizes, GUM is promoting healthy dental habits such as brushing for a full two minutes each time you brush…
Five years ago, a friend of mine posted a picture of a kid-sized armchair with her son’s name embroidered on it. It was love at first sight. I knew I had to have one for my then one-year old daughter and a tradition was born (although I did not realize it at the time). Each of…