real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
 The countdown has started in our house. Just five more weeks until Summer Vacation. Five more weeks and we are done scrambling through homework and feverishly signing reading loges as we’re dropping kids off at school. Five more weeks until lazy days in the sun, fun at the beach, and quiet peaceful evenings on…
I love easy weeknight dinners that I can either prepare the weekend before or that morning! It makes dinner time easy, and it makes unpredictable dinner times a breeze! I also love freezer meals in case I feel ambitious ahead of time, and then I have meals on hand on those nights that just seem…
Did Teacher Appreciation Week sneak up on you like it did me? I have to keep things simple because I have too much to juggle most days. Also, I’m not crafty. Here is a honest to goodness easy (& CHEAP) gift idea. Your child’s teacher might appreciate that it’s zero calories too. Every time I see…
If you are scouring the internet right now for a Mother’s Day idea, why don’t you head on over to the nearest Yankee Candle store and pick up a gift for the mother of your children or your own mom. If you are reading this and hoping your loved ones get you a Yankee Candle, why don’t you…
I know we have a lot of Stitch Fix fans out there. What if I told you that there is now a similar service FOR KIDS? Sprouting Threads is a newly launched company that specializes in finding just the right clothes to suit your child’s unique style. Specializing in upscale, boutique clothing for boys and…
It’s that time of year – time to celebrate all the mother’s in our life. Whether you are purchasing a gift for a mother or you are being asked, ‘what do you want?’, I’m hoping I can shed some light on some fun ideas for you all today! I have been working with Kohl’s this…
When we moved into our house and put in new flooring, all I could think about was carpet that was soft and comfy enough to walk on barefoot and lay on and would {hopefully} hide wear well. I didn’t stop to think about how that carpet would work with building train tracks and block castles….
I feel a little vain saying this, but I NEED a selfie stick! As I review numerous products throughout the year, I find myself feeling like I have t-rex arms. You know, arms that are too short and look like they are bending at weird angles as I try desperately to snap the photo I want….
If you know me, you know that I love to work out. It creates a peace in me that I haven’t found that anything else can. I am not a muscle woman, nor am I at my work out peak, but I’m getting there. It’s a daily choice and goal. However, when working out I…
I have been teasing you all with a very bright and vibrant collection lately on here as well as Instagram. Well, you don’t need to wait any longer. The official news, well, from me….Kohl’s has a new DesignNation collection. And I get to share some awesome pieces with YOU from it! They sent me some…
Spring is finally making it’s way to Michigan and we are loving it. Time to bring out all the spring and summer clothes, don’t ya think? I have to share with you this great organic clothing line called nui organics. I simply love organic clothing. There is no doubt in my mind that it is…
I’ve already posted about some of the fun things I used for my son’s first birthday party, but I wanted to share a few more of the details as this was such a fun day for him and our family! Here are a few of the details I focused on when planning. Theme– We recently…