real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re taking a break from those “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs this year and searching for gifts that Dad really wants. Of course, if he really wants a new coffee mug, by all means go with it! But we wanted show you three great Father’s Day gift ideas…
It’s backpack time! No, not quite back-to-school, but if your kids are anything like mine, their backpacks are sporting spilled lunches, unidentifiable stains and possibly rips and holes. After being thrown on the bus floor, left in snow piles and tripped over countless times, our backpacks have seen better days. So I’m loving the idea of…
I can’t claim any Hispanic heritage, but there is a heavy Hispanic population where I live. My neighbors actually had a LIVE Mariachi band in their backyard one night! It was a bit random for a girl who grew up in the Midwest, but we loved it! HERE is a video. We shamelessly enjoyed the party…
I know, I know. Life is totally busy. If you are anything like me, I have thought about gifts for about two weeks, YET I still haven’t pulled the trigger on what I want to purchase for the mothers in our life. So, as I do, I have put together a post of some great Mother’s Day…
We’re in an interesting phase in our lives {my family}. In the past three weeks I’ve registered my oldest child for Middle School next year and registered my youngest for Kindergarten! Come this fall, all three of my kids will be in school all day and we’ll be navigating the ever-changing waters of Middle School….
Essential Oils….mention those two simple words and those around you will either high-five you (and dish on all their favorite ways to use them), roll their eyes (ugh, another fad!), or look at you like you just spoke some ancient language that no one understands. At least those are the three reactions I have gotten over…
Chocolate, I know, is one thing mom’s love. I, for one, have to be in the mood for chocolate in order to enjoy it. I do like to have it on had for when I get in one of those moods. Dark chocolate is my favorite. Dad’s listen up…or mom’s tell that significant other of…
It’s 2016, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it’s very likely you have heard of Jamberry nails by now. I’ve been wearing them for a few years. I’ve perfected my application technique by using a hot rice bag to adhere them to my nails. I can afford and adore my…
Birthdays are such a special and such a fine time. The gifts, the treats the food and the presence of those surrounding you with their love. However, for those that suffer with a gluten allergy, birthdays can be a time of stress. As a parent, if a child has a gluten allergy, that SURE changes…
About two months ago, I received a Chadwick’s of Boston catalog in the mail. As I do, I tucked it away in my “when I have a free minute” pile. Once that minute came, I thumbed through it and dog-eared multiple pages. I just knew this season’s catalog wouldn’t disappoint. I narrowed down the selection…
It’s Monday morning and as we all head back to the joys of work and school I have a little joy to share with you today. Did you know that today is National Cereal Day? Oh yes, basically a free pass to feed everyone in your family cereal for any and every meal of the…
Pirate’s Booty is a long time favorite snack in our home. You might remember a few of these posts if you have read this blog for a while. I forget there was a time I didn’t pack a lunch every day for school. My babies have grown a lot since 2012 when we first tried this snack….