Basic, Never Boring
We’ve all been there. Before we had kids, we all had a running list in our minds of things we said we would never do as parents. We would see the family out at a restaurant with all their kids on their own tablet so the parents could have a peaceful conversation, or pictures of…
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…
As a high school counselor, I get to participate in school spirit activities such as theme days. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the term “VSCO girl”, and their trademarks like “sksksk” or “and I oop”. These are all phrases commonly used by VSCO girls but they don’t exactly make…
What we’re listening to… BossBabe Podcast I’ve subscribed to this podcast based on a recommendation from a friend for a while now but I’ve only really started listening regularly. I really enjoy when Natalie hosts interviews with other inspiring women. I also really enjoy that the topics are deeper than simply how to make lots…
What we’re thinking about… September There is a lot going on in September! September calls our attention to PCOS Awareness, sustainability, as well as literacy. This week on the blog, we had three great posts, one by Heather detailing her personal struggle with PCOS. Another by Claire giving sustainability tips and podcast recs. And, a…
What we’re wearing… Workout Running Shorts from Amazon These were sitting in my cart for quite a while before I pulled the trigger to purchase. I needed a new pair of workout shorts and these had great reviews. After wearing and washing them a few times now, I love how they’re holding up. They are…
What we’re wearing… All things American Eagle. AE is back in the hands of it’s rightful owners… the 30 somethings who made it popular in the first place. Ok, there’s a catch though, stick to the Aerie collection as a current 30 something. Most of the regular AE stuff is crop tops and items that…
What we’re reading… Amateur Hour by Kimberly Harrington. This is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mom, daughter, friend, or for yourself. Just like parenting, it combines the humor with the hurt. It made our Mom’s Summer Reading list, last year. I recently gifted this to a friend and she’s already given it her…
What we’re thankful for… I am so thankful for Spring. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting brighter, and here, the snow is FINALLY melting! I’m so happy to be playing outside with my kids on weekdays after school and hiking with my family on weekends. Earth day is just around the corner,…
April Fools’ Day goes back fairly long ago in history. It’s speculated that it originated in the 1580s in France when they switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. Those who didn’t “get the memo” or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued…