real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
There’s nothing sweeter then a child and their dog. I grew up with a dog my whole life. It was fun and always made life exciting and adventurous. I have been following this mama on Instagram, Jessica Shyba, and her fun photography with her kids and dog for a while now. She put out her first book Naptime with…
OMWord – spring. It’s almost here. The other day the sun was out and there were chirping birds in the tree next to our house. If that doesn’t give you spring fever, I don’t know what else will! With spring weather, comes spring clothes and I am PUMPED about this, and my closet is happily…
Did you know that your skin is your largest organ? The biology-nerd in me just finds that fascinating every time I think about it. Averaging 8pounds and 22 square feet, our skin is arguably just as important as our heart or lungs or stomach and yet it’s the first organ we neglect. And on a…
My mother in law has a thriving lemon tree and just passed along a bag of lemons. We love to make fresh lemonade. It’s so easy to grab a couple of lemons and make a glass right on the spot. I found that the Kitchen Bitz lemon squeezer is a must-have for our fresh lemonade…
Expecting again? Congratulations! Whether this is #2 or you’ve been through this a few times, it’s always a bit of a transition time for everyone. While it’s impossible to plan for everything, here are a few ways you can get ready for baby: Make a nursing basket. Whether you plan on nursing or bottle feeding (and…
Spring is JUST around the corner, and it’s so hard to believe. It feels like it was just the holidays! It’s crazy to me how fast time flies. Like, whoa! With a nice day here…and a nice day there, my kids get spring fever and start wanting to get all.the.toys out of the garage and…
The weather in Michigan has been crazy this winter. From freezing temperatures and several inches of snow outside my door to mid 50s and all the snow gone the next day… how’s a girl supposed to handle all of that change!? By dreaming of summer days! My sweet little boy and I went for a…
Is your baby in the stage where they are forever losing their pacifier or toy while being busy with their little selves? I have something that will totally solve your constant fetch routine you play with your baby. When my oldest two were younger, I know it was like a game for them. When my daughter…
Last night, my children spent the night with their grandparents, and today, my husband is putting in a couple extra hours at work. So…drumroll…I am home alone on a Saturday morning enjoying some “me” time! Naturally, that means I’m jumping into a few crafty projects. And, bonus…with no one around to distract me, I’m even…
Given changing temperatures (and changing hormones, ha!!), layers are a must! I am always on the lookout for ‘add on’ clothing items when it comes to options. I’ve been sharing these pieces on our social media, but in case you missed them, I am sharing some essentials from Aventura clothing. I have grown to love…
For quite a while now I’ve watched as friends have been using smart bands to track their daily steps. A little piece of me has wanted to try that, but I’ve always thought a FitBit looked a bit utilitarian outside of the gym. So when I saw Bellabeat’s LEAF, a piece of smart jewelry, I…
You guys – I am SO excited to share this awesome video with you today. With the soon to be arrival of my little baby girl, I have been researching everything baby related. And if you recall,we shared information on Undercover Mama not long ago. Yet, I have MORE I wanted to share with you…