The Jane the Virgin final season is finally here, y’all!!! via GIPHY If you aren’t watching Jane the Virgin- what is wrong with you?!? This show has got it all. A loveable main character, a nemesis to love/hate, a close knit family, parenting challenges, and major eye candy in the form of Justin Baldoni (or…
Category: Recap
What We’re Into this Week Vol. 2
What we’re reading… Becoming by Michelle Obama. I love the insider details and wife/mom perspective of being married to someone who was not only in politics, but who seemed to work tirelessly for the good of the country. She covers being raised on the Southside of Chicago, infertility, the mom guilt of working with two…
What We’re Into This Week Vol. 1
What we’re reading… Our friends over at Sorella Tribu launched their online magazine on January 1st. They are embarking on a collaborative writing project exploring what it means for women to find their tribe. Check them out and give a like and follow. What we’re listening to… The Longest Shortest Time podcast, available for free…
Time for a Netflix Binge: Please Watch these Shows Now
That crisp chill in the air means two things: You can finally cover up your arms for winter and your seasonal affective disorder is rearing its ugly head. So, grab your blankie, wine and slippers and sink into your couch for some much-needed Netflix binge marathons. Netflix is killing the series game these days. Everyone…
UR Basic Mom’s Summer Reading List
What’s better than reading a good book on the beach, at the pool, or at the lake? Just kidding! You’re a parent. You can’t do that! When you’re a parent if you find time to actually read a book… it better be worth it. Better yet, follow Jessica’s advice and listen to an audiobook! Either…
OC Housewives Recap {Season 13, Episode 1}
Don’t judge…or do (with age I don’t seem to care as much), but I enjoy pretty much any show that is produced by Bravo, particularly their reality tv. My husband always teases me about this. He’ll say, “You’re too smart to watch shows like that.” But, on the contrary, I think that is the exact…
What are the UR Basic Mom Contributors Up to? {Blogpost Round Up}
Here at Ur Basic Mom, we’ve got some of the best mom bloggers on our team. We wanted to take a minute, here at the end of April, to give them a huge shout out! Below, we’ve got our contributors best April posts from their personal blogs. Have you checked out these ladies’ blogs yet?…
Anyone but Arie – Bachelor Fans Unite
I’m a huge fan of the Bachelor franchise. I’ve watched it since Trista and Ryan for goodness sake. But, I’m going to call a spade a spade here and point out that the intentions of these dudes are no longer genuine. Nick Viall has admitted to doing the show because he wanted to become an…
What is the best gift you GAVE this holiday? {UR Basic Mom Team Edition}
Now that the holidays have drawn to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the gifts you’ll have to return. For real, it’s like shopping part two {returns edition}. Over here at UR Basic Mom, we spent the end of 2017 gearing up for a new, exciting chapter by adding 10 basic moms to…
Answering Questions from A Mother’s Google History {Vlog}
I came across this article from Huffington Post on A Sneak Peek into A Mother’s Google History. I decided, let’s take to the blog and answer these questions based on my experiences so far, but with a video! What do you think about these Top Questions Asked by Moms on Google: 1. Is the epidural…