real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
Don’t you just love getting to know brands of toys, games, etc. that you can turn to knowing that it is will be a winner? For me, one of those brands is Baby Genius. When I was at Toy Fair this year in New York City, I got to see some new products from them. …
Do you have a kid who knows where every escalator is when you stop at a local store or mall? I’m guaranteed a ride or two (or three) on the escalator if we go to our local 2-story book shop. There was wide-eyed amazement when we first listened to the title track from David Tobocman‘s…
I love decorating. However, there is a fine line between silly and clean. I like to stay on the more clean side. But when you have kids, they tend to like the silly side. 🙂 Ya gotta make the kids happy, right? I was pleased when I was introduced to a few Hallmark items from…
I’m really hoping not to lose any of you just by reading the title of this post 😉 In all reality, using lard from pastured organic pigs in your cooking, baking, and frying is not only super delicious and easy, it is also extremely nutritious. Whaaaa?! “Nutritious”?! If you had told me that a few…
It’s almost time for the 2nd annual SIMPLE Cloth Diaper Event! Are you as excited as we are?! We hope so! Starting on October 15th, SIMPLE Moms Jessica and Jaime will be sharing some of their favorite cloth diaper brands {plus some awesome giveaways} and Real Food Maven Renee will share recipes for all natural…
I try to keep at least one bottle of Welch’s Sparkling on hand at our house. Besides for just being fun to drink, Welch’s Sparkling juices are a great way to turn any event into a special event. Because it’s non-alcoholic Welch’s Sparkling is also the perfect choice for everyone in the family. Available in…
Last week these great Dinosaur Train Halloween costumes from California Costume Collections showed up at our house. Within 5 minutes I had a Buddy the T-Rex and a Tiny Pteranodon running around. You see, my girls love Dinosaur Train. L.O.V.E. Love, Dinosaur Train. All you have to do is say “T-Rex” and my 2 year…
It is never too soon to start thinking about the upcoming holidays – you know, the ones where we send Winter Wishes, Merry Christmas thoughts and Hanukkah blessings? Now that it is October, I feel it’s crunch time to get my family’s pictures taken so we can share them with our family and friends via…
Alright, be honest. How many Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes have you had this season already?! Ok, here’s the deal. I’m not down on Starbucks. But I am down on a delicious drink that I can only justify having once or twice a year because of its price! (And maybe I am a little down on…
Shoes, shoes and more shoes. We love shoes. My 2 year old loves shoes. For this reason I am always looking for new shoes and new brands to introduce. So I now introduce Joojos Shoes. Some of the shoes, targeted at new walkers, include lining and insoles stitched together for a healthy sock-like effect. Nice….
“When a brilliant toymaker is kidnapped by a creepy peg-legged bat, his daughter, Olivia, enlists the aid of the legendary Basil. Basil, Olivia, and Basil’s assistant, Dr. Dawson, are part of an intricate city system of Victorian-era London mice. Basil quickly realizes his archenemy, Professor Ratigan (a rat who wants to be a mouse), is behind…
Hello…it’s me again talking about my new knives! But I have something special for you this time…my mug on video! Don’t worry, you won’t have to suffer too long. But please watch it! You can find a couple quick tips from me on what I typically do on a weekly basis around my house. From…