I recently wrote a blog post about what NOT to ask a new mom because some of the same old questions can be a bit frustrating, sometimes invasive and sometimes insensitive. But when I scrolled my news feed at 5:30 am, whilst nursing my infant, I came across this Buzzfeed article, showing an ad that…
Category: Real Talk
Moms of Teens, Be Nice: We Really Need Each Other
I travel with my kiddos a lot. We’re an unconventional bunch, making our home in several different places every year. That means that most days, we’re the new kids on the block, and we’re always trying to make new friends. Recently, I met two moms that made me think about just how much we all…
I Guess I’m Polyamorous: The Story of One Mom’s Liberating Realization
I am such a fucking cliche. Bored housewife flirts with ex-boyfriend to feel better about herself and bites off a whole hell of a lot more than she bargained for. What a fucking plot twist. I am a 38 year old married woman. Like almost everyone in America, I was raised in a typical dysfunctional…
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…
What We’re Into This Week… {Vol. 36}
What we’re thinking about… Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Two issues that both affect women share the month of October for their awareness. This past week, we spent time sharing personal accounts and statistics about these issues and we will continue to do so throughout the month. If you missed it, our contributor Carrie shared…
Abuse Comes in Many Forms: Domestic Violence Awareness
Is it still domestic violence? I was probably about three or four. My earliest memory of my dad was him looking at me and screaming and hitting his chest because I bothered him when I asked him to look for a plate for my dolly. He told me it was a waste of his time…
Sustainable September: How to Get Started
Sustainable September. You might not have heard of it until now. I just recently came across the term. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been very slowly changing little parts of my life to become more sustainable and, overall, be a better friend to our planet. I’m just not the type of person to…
Anonymous Political Rant
Can I tell you a secret? I unfollow some of my family and friends on my Facebook feed so I won’t see the political rant they post. I don’t do this because I don’t love them, I do it because I need some peace in my life. The biggest reason I do it is because…