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DIY Manis & Pedis

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by The Basic Moms

This pandemic sure has changed how we function on a daily basis. One thing I noticed early on was, “Damn girl, your nails need help!” My bi-weekly trips to the nail salon were put on hold once salons shut down here in New Jersey. And even once they reopened in June or July (I honestly…

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Mom Chats 9.2

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by The Basic Moms

We’re here with your weekly dose of Mom Chats. Think of us like your virtual group chat. We’re talking about all the same things we talk about in our group chat every day. Today, we chat about balancing business and homeschooling, cocktails, celeb gossip {Brad Pitt’s new complicated GF, Ashlee Simpson’s odd timed ad, and…

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Get Ready for Fall: Our Favorite Amazon Fall Finds

Posted on August 31, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Fall is almost upon us. Cooler nights, brisk mornings, changing leaves, pumpkin spice (if you’re into that sorta thing). With the change of summer to fall, also comes the change in wardrobe, decor, and so much more! We’ve rounded up our favorite Amazon finds to get you and your house ready for the changing of…

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Mom Chats 8.26

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by The Basic Moms

We’re here with your weekly dose of Mom Chats. Think of us like your virtual group chat. We’re talking about all the same things we talk about in our group chat every day. Today, we chat about fall coming, cocktails and new recipes, celeb gossip {think Kourtney K and Addison Rae, Cole Sprouse and Lili…

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Will I Ever Fit In?

Posted on August 24, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

What to do When Making Mom Friends Isn’t Easy Have you ever noticed how making friends as a mom can sometimes make us feel like we’re standing in a middle school lunchroom looking for someone – anyone – to notice us, accept us, and love us? Funnily enough, it can feel almost identical. In truth,…

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Strawberry Champagne Float {as Seen on Mom Chats}

Posted on August 21, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Who says you have to have something to celebrate in order to drink champagne? Not this basic mom! This week on Mom Chats, I was sipping on my homemade Strawberry Champagne Float, and as promised, I have the super simple recipe ready for all of you! These strawberry champagne floats are perfect for brunch, girls…

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Mom Chats 8.19

Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by The Basic Moms

We’re back with our latest installment of Mom Chats along with our special guest, Claire! Today, we chat about traveling in the time of corona, celeb gossip, some legit recipes, what we’re watching, and of course, what we’re drinking {think fancy cocktails, this week} Mom Chats Show Notes Meet Claire (0:30):  Meet Claire! One of…

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Back to School, Decisions Decisions: Our Contributors Decide How Their Kids Will Be Participating This Fall

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by The Basic Moms

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…

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Mom Chats 8.13

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by The Basic Moms

We’re here today with Mom Chats a day late, but not a dollar short {your welcome for that dad joke} Today, we chat about surviving without AC, littles with big feelings, celebrity gossip, what we’re watching, and of course, what we’re drinking {hint, hint – it’s wine} Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:29):  Chelsea is…

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See You Later: Removing Toxic People from your Life & Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 by The Basic Moms

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…

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