I’m not sure about you, mama, but I am absolutely counting down the days until school starts. Here in the Cypress area, we have a start date of August 26th, seems like a lifetime away. All of us are ready for school to start! I am happy to say that all school supplies have been…
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Anonymous Political Rant
Can I tell you a secret? I unfollow some of my family and friends on my Facebook feed so I won’t see the political rant they post. I don’t do this because I don’t love them, I do it because I need some peace in my life. The biggest reason I do it is because…
What a Mom Needs to Know before Kindergarten
Being a first-time parent to a baby or toddler is challenging in more ways than one. But you know what? There are SO MANY resources out there to help you through. Doctor offices pass out guidelines. Countless books are written about the infant and toddler years. Don’t even get me started about the wealth of…
KonMari: Six Months Later
Way back in January, much of the country was binging the new Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and I was one of them. I fell for all the organized and pretty results shown on our television, bought the books, dove right in and organized and donated all the things. So, here’s a look…
New Mom: Everything is Good, Thanks!
“Everything is good, thanks!” You’ve probably said this to someone when asked how things were going early on in your motherhood journey. Their intentions were sincere. They, maybe, expected you to say “good” or even “great.” However, if a fellow mom is asking you, she’s probably expecting an honest reply. If I asked another mom…
I See You! The Importance of Your Child’s Eyes
When I say AUGUST many parents immediately think of Back-To-School or the end of summer heat. But something else that they should also be thinking is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Depending on the state or country that you live, a comprehensive eye exam may be required before a child can enter elementary or…
Is It Still Paleo if I Eat the Whole Bag of “Paleo Puffs”?
This was the actual situation occurring in my kitchen when I decided to write this. While I was repetitively crunching on the dairy free snack I started to think, “Well, at least it’s compliant”. Anyone who has followed a dietary program has probably had this feeling and has told themselves, “I’m not cheating that bad”….
Work-From-Home Mom: The Summer Saga
I’ve been a work-from-home mom for a couple of years now, but in early June I began transitioning my focus a bit. I used to, primarily, teach online. I did so early in the morning or late at night when my kids were sleeping and/or my husband was home. Recently, I decided to start offering…
What We’re Into This Week {Volume 27}
What we’re obsessed with… at-home workouts! If you follow UR Basic Mom leader, Chelsea on Instagram, you know she’s all about at-home workouts and starting her postpartum journey back to feeling good. As a now Mom of 2, getting to the gym just isn’t gonna fly, not for a while at least. She’s been loving…
Cheesecake: Bringing People Together
When trying to decide what to write about for July, several topics came to mind: *July 4th/Independence Day *Summer Vacations *More “woe-is-me summer break is not as fun as a mom as it was when I was a kid” After nixing those ideas and searching a little more, I realized that National Cheesecake Day is…