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Heather is the name, wanderlust is the game. She’s a mother of four and wife to a retired Law Enforcement Officer. Heather is a hard-core Momma Bear to her 2 tiny humans on the Autism Spectrum. When she’s not advocating for her little people or working with her preschoolers, you can find her cooking up a storm in her southern kitchen, reading a good book, planning the next trip to a new destination, or engrossed in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Can you see it? Just over the horizon, New Year’s is right within reach. And although I have heard the quote “2020 is an absolute dumpster fire” more times than I can count, I have also found blessings along the quarantined path. Am I excited to see what 2021 will bring? Yes, I sure am….
So here we are. It’s November again without fail. Like with so many other things, this year I am trying to refocus on the things that matter most. For me, November has always been my month to truly reflect on what I am thankful for. I know we all say that we are thankful for…
Here are the most recommended fall dishes from the people nearest and dearest to me. Some people may be feeling the impending doom that winter brings. I am not one of those people. Fall is my favorite season and I welcome it with open arms. As the first cold snap of fall has finally decided…
My Decision to Live like Lennon Little Girl, Big Heart This is the story about a little girl. But not just any little girl. No, this little girl changed the face of childhood cancer. And not just in my rural community, but for thousands upon thousands of other people. This is the story of a…
So are you dreading the days getting shorter and the temperatures dropping? I’m not, but I know I am definitely dreading my kids getting sucked into their video games and hours of watching the television. So what am I going to do about it? The answer is quite simple, Board Games. A Forgotten Past Time…
Is it really? The past six months have been quite the doozy if you ask me. I have found that more often than not, I am struggling with the conflicting thoughts in my head. Should I keep my kids home or let them go back to school? Am I hampering their social development if they…
The Ur Basic Mom Contributors Share Their Favorite Books Normal life is back in full swing for most of us, or as close to normal as it’s going to get for a while. One thing that I think several of our contributors have enjoyed during quarantine is the extra opportunity to read. That’s not to…
The Struggle Is Real! As we all sit more than 6 months into a worldwide pandemic, we are facing the same decision. Do we send our children back into the school building? And if not, what are we going to do to make sure they are getting an education? These are questions that I have…
I have to admit one thing, first, before I move any further. Removing toxic people from my life is relatively new to me. I allowed those people that hurt me to remain in my life for far too long and it’s only been the past decade that I have finally been saying adios suckers. And…
My Family Answers the age old question. Which is Better? Store Bought or Homemade The Perfect Comfort Food Around our house, lasagna is a serious comfort food. It has pasta, lots of cheese, and some melt-in-your-mouth meat and tomato sauce. If it’s done right, it makes everyone happy. So what better day to finally decide…