Basic, Never Boring
What we’re listening to… Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan on Audible I’ve been listening to this series all summer with my kids on long rides. We’re currently on the 4th book of 5 in the series. They are long, so we’ve been doing it for a while, but my kids ask…
What we’re watching… The Family on Netflix Chelsea recommended this new Netflix docuseries. She was horrified by the intersection of politics and organized religion. I have to be honest, though… I’m 2 episodes in and nothing has even surprised me yet. Maybe I’m cynical or maybe it’s my academic background in both Political Science and…
What we’re thinking about… The Month of August August is an important month for us mamas. It’s National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month as well as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Both of these topics are big ones for our team. You can read about Heather’s eye health journey with her son below. And check…
What we’re obsessed with… at-home workouts! If you follow UR Basic Mom leader, Chelsea on Instagram, you know she’s all about at-home workouts and starting her postpartum journey back to feeling good. As a now Mom of 2, getting to the gym just isn’t gonna fly, not for a while at least. She’s been loving…
What we’re obsessed with… Celebrities doing the FaceApp age challenge. Is it possible the Jonas brothers look hotter as old men? I know, I know… Russians are stealing our info. But, they’ve already got access to celebrity images so it seems harmless in this case. View this post on Instagram When you take a trip…
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 obsessed with… Wanderlust Festival OB-SESSED. This was the most well-organized festival I have ever attended. It was the anti-Fyre Fest. From the ease of scheduling to the signage and shuttling, not a detail was missed. Aside from the pure organizational magic, the classes, workshops, and events were all killer, too. I yoga-ed, I…
What we’re reading… The Silent Patient This comes highly recommended by our contributor, Claire: “It’s really good. And I usually hate fiction. I’m listening to the book and the British accent really draws you in. I love how the beginning is sort of like a diary entry (I say sort of because she doesn’t want…
What we’re wearing…I have been living in this yoga wrap. It is so comfy, like wearing a blanket. I love to throw it on to head to yoga class and then put it back on after class. It’s both casual and flattering. I prefer the grey but I may just grab up the black one,…
What we’re obsessed with… If you follow along with our Instagram, you saw contributor Chelsea share some of her Aldi favs. And Aldi is our current obsession. If you are interested in cutting down your grocery bill, give Aldi a try for a week or two. I originally thought that I wouldn’t be able to…