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Chelsea is mom to 2 boys and a Golden Retriever. She works full-time as a high school counselor. She loves all things DIY, reading historical fiction, and anything health/fitness-related. She’s a Shonda Rhimes enthusiast and Bachelor/ette super fan.


 

What’s Your WORD of the Year?

Posted on January 6, 2021January 5, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Resolutions are sooooo last year. And with less than 8% of people sticking to their resolutions, we’ve got to find a better way. In terms of resolutions, 2020 was a total bust for most people in attempting to eat healthy, limit booze and not lose their shit on their kids. With a new year in…

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Top 10 Posts of 2020 on Ur Basic Mom

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by The Basic Moms

2020 was quite the year! Our contributors really knocked the content out of the park! In a year that was unlike any other, they offered support, humor, crafting and educational ideas, and – basically – exactly what every mom needed to get through it! We love ALL of our contributors and we love to shower…

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Chelsea’s 2020 Gift Guide

Posted on November 30, 2020July 9, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Prepare to be amazed. With 2020 officially being the worst, there were a few good things that came from it… the normalization of lounge wear! Woohoo. Moms unite. The emphasis on comfiness is leading the charge and my holiday gift guide (wants & haves).  Here are my highest recommendations of products I love and use…

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DIY Manis & Pedis

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by The Basic Moms

This pandemic sure has changed how we function on a daily basis. One thing I noticed early on was, “Damn girl, your nails need help!” My bi-weekly trips to the nail salon were put on hold once salons shut down here in New Jersey. And even once they reopened in June or July (I honestly…

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Get Ready for Fall: Our Favorite Amazon Fall Finds

Posted on August 31, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Fall is almost upon us. Cooler nights, brisk mornings, changing leaves, pumpkin spice (if you’re into that sorta thing). With the change of summer to fall, also comes the change in wardrobe, decor, and so much more! We’ve rounded up our favorite Amazon finds to get you and your house ready for the changing of…

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Mom Chats 6.17

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by The Basic Moms

It’s been a week. A WEEK. And we’re back to chat about it in our latest addition of Mom Chats. Today we’re chatting about loads of celebrity gossip, summer looks, and some books we’re reading! Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:32): Julie – back to White Claw, still not loving it. Chelsea – Highly recommends these High Noon…

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Basic Mom Chats 6.10

Posted on June 10, 2020June 24, 2020 by The Basic Moms

Oh hey there, June! We’re so excited for the summer sun and our first Mom Chats of June! Today we’re celebrating the end of the school year and talking about A LOT of TV. Check out the episode to find out why. Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:35): Julie – Sinister Surfer by Liambru Tasty, Chelsea – Truly…

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Basic Mom Chats 5.20

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by The Basic Moms

We’re back for week 2 of our Basic Mom Chats – and we’ve got a special guest with us! Our resident blonde friend, Val. This week, we chat about how we’re handling quarantine with kids, celebrity couples, our favorite memes, and of course – cocktails! Show Notes: Meet our Friend, Val (0:40): Val is a…

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Basic Mom Chats 5.12

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by The Basic Moms

Yearning for adult conversation during this odd time of isolation? We’re trying something new – Basic Mom Chats! It’s basically like the group chat with your mom friends. We loved it and we hope you will, too. This is, basically, all of the basic stuff we chat about everyday. If you’ve been around for a…

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I’ll Never be an Instagram Sensation & I’m Okay with that

Posted on April 17, 2020April 19, 2020 by The Basic Moms

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…

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