real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
How would you like to cut down on the germs floating around your home? Have you had a tough winter of illness? Happy second day of Spring by the way! Are allergies an issue? I live in the Bay Area and trees are in FULL BLOOM which means we are fighting allergies. We have a secret weapon in…
I love starting off my day with a smoothie. But on days when I have a little more time in the morning, I like to keep that smoothie super thick and serve it in a bowl with toppings. It’s a rare day that I can sit down and eat my breakfast uninterrupted, so I take…
In the mind of Emily the child, my mom knew all things and was the keeper of all things. I had no worries, because my mom was the responsible adult. She generally had everything I needed when I needed it. The granola bar when I was hungry, the sunscreen on a sunny day, the band-aid…
I’ve always been amazed at small business owners! I admire the ambition it takes to start up one’s own business and I love to find some of these amazing shops and support them with my business. Handcrafted items are especially interesting to me and I love the variety of shops you can find on Etsy…
When I first entered into motherhood, I was so excited to pack and carry a diaper bag. To be honest, I believe I had a diaper bag for our puppy before we even had kids! I wanted a traditional diaper bag with all the pockets that screamed “I have a baby!” Now, entering my 8th…
Is going green important to you? Then you should teach your kids to go green, too. Take a look at these five games and activities to get the whole family involved in making a lifestyle change together. Plant a Family Garden Planting a garden is a proactive way for your family to go green. It…
I’m sure this is merely a coincidence but every year when Daylight Saving Time begins and we “spring” forward an hour, my family also “springs” forward into a very busy schedule. Now, I’m not going to necessarily blame Daylight Saving Time for that busyness…clearly DST has enough haters out there…but I will say it happens…
Early Spring is a strange time of year weather-wise where we live. After months of grey and gloom we will suddenly have beautiful sunny days, but the temps are still frequently below freezing and the winds might just blow you to Oz. This may seem like torture to my stir crazy children (and the momma…
Children’s clothes, are something I will always love to find and seek out to be fun and trendy. Heaven Sent Infant wear is one of those little shops that you will fall in love with. Heaven Sent Infant Wear has grown from a single Christian Bookstore in 2009 to more than 40 stores across the…
Oh wow, Surprizamals were a huge hit at our house. I didn’t know what they were until recently. Surprizamals are a ball with a surprise plush toy inside. There are different series you can collect. The plush toys have huge adorable eyes and they are quite cute and small. My daughter is a plush toy hoarder, but…
The other evening I went to an event at my son’s school. I got so many compliments on my outfit that night that I had to share a few tips I’ve been using to help revive my closet a bit! 1. Know your style. The leggings that are adorable on everyone else make me feel…
As I soon discovered after our sweet baby boy joined our family, taking an infant out in public creates difficult situations and hassles that were simply not experienced prior to having children. Even as I write that sentence, I laugh, because it’s really an understatement. There is so much to think about. Will the trip…