real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
It’s been a few years since I first stepped foot on campus as a college freshman but, watching our local college welcome back students for the Fall semester, I am instantly reminded of all of those feelings. Excitement. Nervousness. Uncertainty. A clean slate and new beginning. I love it! And, while many things have changed…
If you looked through our family DVD collection, you would instantly notice a lot of fairy and princess themed movies. But my son is all about trucks and building and construction! So I’ve been on the hunt for some videos I know he’ll love! Well, it took him a total of 10 seconds to fall…
It’s one of parenting’s most cruel jokes :: teething! Typically baby will start pushing through those first few teeth right around 6 months and, for the next 2 years, they will go through that process a total of 20 times. Twenty teeth! Ugh! And, just when you think you’re in the clear or you’re going…
Confession :: Fall is my absolute favorite season! Sorry Summer-lovers, but I am ready for crisp weather, apples, pumpkins, crunching leaves as we walk. And Fall in Michigan is absolutely heavenly!!! While I may have to wait a few more weeks before I get my wish, I am getting a little of my “Fall fix”…
With each and every passing day, the days are noticeably getting shorter. Soon we’ll be seeing more dark hours than light. Glow Pets are a great way to welcome those snuggly fall nights! Brought to us by the ever-popular creators of the Pillow Pets, Glow Pets are similar to the  Pillow Pets your kids know…
When I was a kid, we had three options for S’Mores — white marshmallow (not toasted), brown marshmallow (the perfect toasting), and black marshmallow (burnt). Regardless of how they turned out, we gobbled them down until our bellies were full and our hand and faces were covered in icky, sticky goodness! While I still love…
Watch out beach goers….it’s that time again — SHARK WEEK! Ah yes, the week that reminds you that you are not alone in the waters. The week that has you questioning the sanity of swimmers, divers, surfers and anyone else that sets foot in the ocean. But don’t worry, it only lasts a week and…
While the kids and I have been loving all this Summertime sun, as a true Michigander, I know we’ll be seeing less of that lovable sunshine in just a few short months. Sad, but true. So, while we can, we’re capturing the sun and all those Summer colors in these adorable Pony Bead Sun Catchers!…
One of my favorite memories from childhood are these crazy indoor pop-up tents that my sister and I each got for Christmas one year. I’m not exactly sure what my parents were thinking because our living room definitely was not big enough for two of those tents, but we made it work! And they were…
“Mom, how do you draw a fish?” “What about a shark? And some sea shells?” “I need a mermaid. What about one of those. Can you draw mermaids?” Seriously, child! I love her new found passion and interest in drawing, but my drawing skills are….basic. To say the least. Time for reinforcements! How To Draw…
We’ve been spending the bulk of our Summer vacation unplugged from all things media, which, I’ll be honest, has come to a surprise to me. My kids love their cartoons, time on their kids’ tablets, and the occasional treat of playing on my computer or iPad. But this Summer we’ve been taking advantage of the…
Confession time :: When was the last time you actually printed a picture or ordered prints of pictures? Here, I’ll go first. The last picture I printed was for my daughter’s “Birthday Board” at school. In April! I know! Totally shameful! I’m just really bad at moving all those fabulous photos from my computer to…