Meet Our Moms

Chelsea, UR Basic Mom Creator & Contributor 

Hola. I’m Chelsea, a “Basic Mom” to my son Jackson. When I’m not loving up on my hubby Kevin or telling my Golden Retriever, Walter, how awesome he is, you can find me being a total book nerd, working out, or whipping up something healthy in the kitchen! 

I’m a Shonda Rhimes Enthusiast and Bachelor/ette Super Fan. I’m just trying to figure out this new adventure of mommyhood and balancing it all, while still being awesome.

Julie, UR Basic Mom Managing Editor & Contributor 

Hi, Julie here. Just your basic boy mom. My husband, Mike, and I were both born and raised in Southern New Jersey, not far from Philadelphia, but we’ve recently relocated to Vermont! Though new to the Green Mountain State, it already feels like home and we are loving the swimming, hiking, and skiing.

I’ve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Theology. I’ve worked with teens since being a teen myself, first as a cheerleading coach, then as a Middle School teacher, and most recently as a Youth Minister.

These days, though, I’m a full-time stay-at-home mom to my two crazy boys, Luke- 4 and Liam- 3.  I enjoy reading big books, writing witty blog posts, cooking new recipes, indulging in celebrity gossip, watching trashy reality TV, and doing anything outdoors with my kids and husband. You can follow our adventures on Instagram, @catch_us_in_VT.