real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
Last month I shared some fun boutique shops that specialize in Disney-themed gear. Everything from jewelry to t-shirts, MagicBand decals to kids moccasins. If you missed the original post you can check it out HERE, because I’m sharing the other 5 shops I follow that are top on my list for accessorizing our next trip…
Did your family get to see Incredibles 2 this summer? I personally couldn’t wait to see it. It felt like a blast from the past since the first movie came out the year we got married (2004). We also had our own baby “Jack Jack” in 2007. We still call him that although he appreciates…
Our summers get so busy! We love to find time for family time, friend time and lots of time outside. But I like to squeeze in a date or two with each of my kids over the summer, too. Sometimes we’re running around so much I’m not able to slow down and connect with my…
Teachers are becoming more educated about essential oils, and how essential they are to diffuse in the classroom. If you could diffuse a scent and have your entire classroom mood change for the better within minutes wouldn’t you give it a try? I know some classes I’ve taught in the past I would have loved…
For the past few years I’ve been waiting for the baby of the family to get bigger and be ready for a family road trip. At the beginning of this summer I had high hopes for a multi-day road trip with the kids to explore as many fun destinations as we could manage. Our 3…
Monster Jam is coming to the SAP center in San Jose August 31-September 2. We enjoyed our very first event a few months ago and we can’t wait to go experience another show. Jack turns 11 and Annabelle turns 9 that week so it will be a bit of a birthday splurge to take the…
I love dresses that you can wear to many occasions. That helps with my end goal of thinning out my closet to the items that I LOVE. Over the years I have gradually created a closet that is overwhelming. After having four babies, my weight and size has fluctuated a LOT. Now that I am…
It never fails that when my daughter is in her carseat, some sort of mess happens. Whether it be that she has spilled something or soaked through a diaper, we always are washing the actual car seat cover. Let me tell you this is such a pain. It takes lots of time and effort to…
Although I have been at my present home for five years I have yet to finish decorating. Some days I feel as if I have barely begun to decorate my home. When I came across the website Inspirational Wall Signs I knew I needed to find the perfect quote to go above my bed. I…
As a parent there are no toys that I enjoy more than the ones that run 100% on imagination. I especially love the non-battery operated toys that can get all three of my kids to play happily together. For these reasons, one of our family’s all time favorite toys to keep in the house are…
Phyter is a weird name, huh? That might not be fair to say weird. It’s just not a name I’ve heard before. It’s short for phytonutrient. I realize it’s summer and we are all out of school, but it’s okay to learn a little something. Here is the definition: phy·to·nu·tri·ent [ˌfīdōˈno͞otrēənt] NOUN phytonutrients (plural noun)…
If you find yourself staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning in bed, or counting sheep every night, a sleep disorder could be interrupting your slumber. Common disorders that may require sleep support include insomnia, narcolepsy, or stress-related conditions such as depression and anxiety. The problem is that a sleep disorder can do more than…