real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
On my daughter’s 14th birthday we went on a scavenger hunt for art! A local art community was having a FREE Art Friday event that was going on all day! Art & Soul of Aiken placed real artwork from local artists all over downtown Aiken, SC as a way to reach out to the community. …
If you’ve been around for a while you may recall me sharing about the Every Kid in a Park program from the National Park Service but this program is just so amazing that I felt it should be shared again! For those of you who are not familiar, the Every Kid in a Park program…
I enjoy the hunt for a birthday gift that I know the recipient is going to get great pleasure from. I have two boys and grew up with four brothers so I do feel like I have a little bit of an edge when it comes to picking boy gifts. This month I have 3…
The brain is the center of the human experience. Every movement, thought, and breath we take is controlled and processed by the brain. Why is it that brain health is often passed over in favor of physical pursuits? If you’re feeling slow in reaction-times, cognitive power, or memory-retention, it may be time to focus on…
We all want what’s best for our families, right? When it comes to fresh baby skin and what to put on it, sometimes we go with the flow and not think twice about it. Organic baby clothes was something I tried to get for my kids. Whether it be just a onesie for under clothes…
The summertime is great for bringing families together, spending time outside, and taking a break. Did you know it’s also the best time for taking care of those often forgotten home maintenance tasks? Owning a home comes with a lot of challenges, so the more you’re able to upkeep your home, the less you’ll have…
Simply Earth has outdone themselves again with their July Subscription Box! This month’s box is filled with recipes for KIDS! All of the recipes are designed for your children: Sweet Dreams Bath, Natural Slime, DIY Scented Stress Ball, Lavender Scented Bubbles, Sweet Dream Roll On and a Homework Diffuser Blend. If you are a stay-at-home-mom…
Keepin’ it real with sprout baby food. Real ingredients for real babies and toddlers. I love that there are snack foods and good foods out there with honest ingredients. We always try new foods with our 3 year old, so it was fun to see what she would like. Sprout just launched 12 new products,…
It’s almost red-white-and-blue day. Our family is looking forward to celebrating our nation’s independence with a BBQ and pool day. Today I’m trying out a new Taste of Home recipe: Lemon Berry Ice Cream Pie that I’ll garnish with blueberries and strawberries for a festive flare. I’m also prepping our pool bag for our 4th…
Electricity can be one of the most significant portions of a family’s cost of living and is a necessary expense for living comfortably in the modern world. The more people living in a household, the more expensive it gets. By choosing the right energy provider, you can save hundreds of dollars a year on electricity…
Today’s world is a bit different than the domain of yesteryear. Today, the majority of families experience some sort of rift. Divorce is sad and depressing, and it’s all over the place today. In fact, it’s become quite common for marriages between two people to involve children from previous marriages. This was part of the…
For those of you who don’t know, Baby-Led Weaning (often called BLW) is a method of introducing solid foods into a baby’s diet where the child is in control. Rather than being spoon-fed pureed meals, the parents provide healthy foods that the baby can pick up, hold, and practice chewing on their own—with an adult…