Basic, Never Boring
What we’re reading… Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White. You may be into this whole KonMari wave, but you might also be a slob, like me. This book just clicks because it was written for slobs as opposed to people who love to clean. It’s like watered down KonMari for the…
With Valentine’s Day coming up, all things love and romance are in our faces. That got me thinking about love… what are we going to do for Valentine’s Day, my relationship with my husband (of course I’d think of that relationship first during this season of hearts and cherubs) and, furthermore, how we show love….
I don’t know about you, but when I get sick I am a big fat baby and want no one else but my mom. So what happens when you ARE the mom and have no clue how to help your sick child? Until a few weeks ago, I didn’t know. I’m grateful my kid finally…
Is there a lovely lady in your life who needs nothing more than a free night in? A night to just chill, with Netflix, of course? What a simple but genius holiday gift idea for your lady! Now, here’s a hot tip… when it comes to moms and their “downtime”, you’ll find wine is a…
Glitter Rim Cranberry Mimosa Who doesn’t love holiday themed drinks? This cranberry mimosa cocktail *may* have been my undoing one Thanksgiving. It is so yummy and pretty when served. It has glitter on the rim! Just make sure you eat before having more than one LOL. Trust me, this cocktail packs the most lovely buzzworthy…
Tomorrow, we celebrate Thanksgiving. We will likely gather around a table filled with food, surrounded by our large extended family, immediate family, or friends who’ve become family. So, what better time to reflect on all of the things for which we are grateful. We asked out contributors to share a little bit about what they…
The Thanksgiving holiday starts off a season of nostalgia and excitement for me. I look forward to the family gatherings, good food and great conversations. Who is the best storyteller in your family? Does your family have “those” stories? The ones that never die out and get requested by various family members over and over…
Happy Halloween, everyone, from the Ur Basic Mom team! In honor of the most fun (well maybe second most fun) holiday for kids, we’ve asked our contributors to share their best Halloween costumes, EVER. Check out the Ur Basic Mom team’s best Halloween costumes… in no particular order: Annie- Ur Basic ‘Pooh’ Mom My mom…
Fall is upon us and amid all the brown, yellow, rusty orange and pumpkin spice everything looms another seasonal tradition: Daylight Saving Time. Yep, you read that correctly, Daylight Saving Time, that time of year when it ends and we have to move the clocks (again) and deal with the aftermath. You either love it…
Hi, my name is Erin and I am a control freak (I’m a woman and a mom, of course, I am). What is my ‘hot button’ when it comes to control, you ask? Two years ago, I would not have hesitated and said, “Being on time.” In my pre-child mind, being late was almost the…