My 32nd birthday is quickly approaching, which has me reflecting on life in my thirties the past couple of years. Now, with only turning 32, a large part of my thirties has been lived through this coronavirus pandemic, which means way less in-person events, a couple of school shutdowns, more Zoom calls than I could…
Tag: motherhood
I’ll Never be an Instagram Sensation & I’m Okay with that
For the past few years, I’ve been trying to build an online presence. Not only for this blog, but for myself. Over the years, I’ve done direct sales through Younique and Beachbody. I’ve tried to push products and services that I use. I wanted to inspire people to be the best version of themselves, all…
5 Things NOT to Ask a New Mom… Seasoned or Not
I just had my 3rd baby about 6 weeks ago. I haven’t been in the newborn stage for about 5 years, and it was so easy to forget how difficult and challenging this stage is. This baby has definitely slapped my husband and me in the face with newborn realities (good and bad), but what…
The Evolution of Motherhood
This post was shared a while back from @mom.break and it gained a lot of attention and is still gaining attention. Originally, I identified with this post since juggling all things motherhood is something I struggle with daily. Yes, all of these things are hard and having so many people like, share, and comment on…
Which Mom Are You?
I’m sure the meme has gotten around to you, listing the different types of moms out there. They are oh-so-relatable and you may feel like a mix of the different descriptions. Well, we, at UR Basic Mom, decided to put our own spin on this meme and personalize them to our contributors. Kayse – Hot…
I Get It Now: I’m Ready To Meet You, Baby
I never used to understand when people would say that they didn’t love being pregnant. Who wouldn’t love feeling the kicks of a tiny baby that you are growing inside of you? Who wouldn’t embrace an adorable baby bump, proudly showing off that you are the sole source of a growing tiny human? Well, I…
6 (Easy to Implement) Ways to Add Self Care to Your Daily Routine
I think that for my first 5 years of “momming” I made no time for myself. At all. I had two boys very close together; 14 months apart to be exact. I used to joke that I was pregnant for two years straight and I still joke that I haven’t slept through the night in…
Minimalism and Motherhood: Reflections on a Lifestyle Shift
My daughter was eight months old when we purged and packed up our lives to live on the road. She slept like crap, nursed very regularly and I was still deep in the throes of figuring out what motherhood meant for me. What kind of mother did I want to be? Obviously a good one…
Making Moments Count: Building Memories and an Inner Circle for the Spectrum Family
So you just read the title, but don’t let it fool you. Yes, these are things that I have learned over 17 years of parenting. And yes, they are things that definitely pertain to my little people with Autism. But no, they are not just important life lessons for the ASD parent. I truly believe…
Reflections on My Career and Motherhood as I Turn 35
A few weeks ago, someone in a Facebook group in which I’m a member, posed the question: “When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?” Throughout my childhood and into my high school years, when posed this question, I remember always bouncing between two things: a lawyer or an…