real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
“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…
If you’ve never taken an Amtrak train trip than you’re missing out. After one Amtrak trip as a teenager I know that the experience of taking an Amtrak trip is something I plan on sharing with my girls. As a way to celebrate National Family Reunion Month the folks at The Jim Henson Company partnered…
It’s summer in Michigan…ahhhh! I honestly LOVE this time of year! This year has been a great summer, with the exception of one VERY hot week. I was introduced to the most perfect product for me, for this summer. We moved in to our new home last fall. With that came all the appliances, but…
You know what I love about summer? Cheap produce 🙂 Sorry if that sounds lame to you – but when you are on a super tight budget, your only options for fruit in the winter boil down to apples, bananas, and maybe some raisins here and there. So when summer rolls around it is such…
School is starting up again (honest-to-goodness, I actually saw that a friend of mine on Facebook had the first day of school for her kids this week!) and that means kids everywhere are looking forward to recess. For music loving fans there’s a new Recess of a completely different nature that’s ready right now from…
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Orbit for Kids. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” I’m at the grocery store, cart full of food and we approach the check out line. I don’t know about you, but…
I love baby bottles. I’m a bit OCD and will even match the bottle to whatever outfit my baby is wearing. I know, I might have a problem. The Pura bottles caught my eye initially because they are super sleek and stylish. Before you think I’m too shallow, I do want a bottle that functions…
It was 5:10 pm. I had taken a pound of ground beef out of the freezer that morning in hopes that “something” brilliant for dinner would come to mind by the time the girls went down for nap so I could prep it. Didn’t happen. And 35 week pregnant mama needed a nap that day….
I have to admit, as “crunchy” as I come across, I have never given much thought to how the beach toys that my girls were playing with were made out of. How thoughtful, and how eco-friendly for Zoe B Organic to go the extra mile in researching a way to make very durable, useable,…
My little Adalynn is such a big girl in everything she does. Everything that is, until she sits at our dining room table. She can barely see above the table when sitting in her chair. I love our table, but it’s not possible for her to feel like a big kid without a booster. So,…
I have been on a mission to create a bread maker recipe for gluten free bread over the last couple months. To be honest I have been somewhat of a failure – but I am definitely getting closer. Gluten free baking can be tricky! So what have I been doing with all of my sunken…
Hi, my name is Shanda and I like to snack. I’ll admit it…. When I’m sitting and relaxing at night, there is usually some form of salty, crunchy goodness sitting next to me. I’ve polished off a bag of chips without even noticing a time or two! Haha… Thank goodness for a healthier alternative! I…