Here comes your first Mom Chats of July. Wait a minute… when did JULY happen??? In my head, it’s still March! This week, we chat fireworks conspiracy theories, small kitchen appliances {drool fest for moms that LOVE to cook}, light and fresh summer recipes, a really creepy kid story, and of course, cocktails! Mom Chats…
Say It Isn’t So: How I Spent A Week Without A Stove
Let’s first discuss why this was even a thing. My husband has been hinting around for the better part of a year that we need a new stove. I have never once disagreed with him, but I also didn’t push the subject. I figured it would happen when the time was right. Well that time…
Is Camping Safe this Summer?
For many of us, the word summer conjures up memories and dreams of campfires, s’mores, tents, pop-up campers, fishing poles, and swimming holes. Every spring when that first warm day comes, I start dreaming about those long, hot summer days camping with my family. I love summertime camping. I often tell people it’s my favorite…
Mom Chats 6.24
Annnnnnnd we’re back! Time to chat in our latest addition of Mom Chats. Today, we try something new… The BFF Game {like Kristen Bell and Josh Gad} and we talk recipes, TV shows, and memes. Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:25): Julie and Chelsea were both drinking High Noon Sun Sips Vodka Sodas. Chelsea had pineapple…
Mom Chats 6.17
It’s been a week. A WEEK. And we’re back to chat about it in our latest addition of Mom Chats. Today we’re chatting about loads of celebrity gossip, summer looks, and some books we’re reading! Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:32): Julie – back to White Claw, still not loving it. Chelsea – Highly recommends these High Noon…
Fruity Summer Margarita Recipes
Who doesn’t love a good fruity summer margarita? Margaritas remind me of summer, vacation, and relaxing. Pair that bad boy with a heaping helping of nachos or your favorite tacos and Life. Is. Good. Today, we have for you the three BEST margarita recipes on the internet. That’s right – ON THE INTERNET. I know,…
Hate is Not an Option.
We seem to forget that there’s a fine line between passion and hate. In most instances, it seems to have disappeared. I see it in my own family. Well-meaning (and even not so well-meaning) words turn into name calling and escalate to hurtful and hateful comments. Simply put, this disappoints me immensely. I know I…
Basic Mom Chats 6.10
Oh hey there, June! We’re so excited for the summer sun and our first Mom Chats of June! Today we’re celebrating the end of the school year and talking about A LOT of TV. Check out the episode to find out why. Mom Chats Show Notes Drinks (0:35): Julie – Sinister Surfer by Liambru Tasty, Chelsea – Truly…
The Basic Moms Guide to Summer: Food, Fun, Books, & Safety
Well helllllllllo summer! It’s been a while. Too long, in fact. Boy am I happy to see you! Now that summer is here, it’s time for summer recipes, summer fun, summer reading, and summer safety! Whoaaaa that’s a lot of stuff. I wish I could find the best of the best summer resources all in…
Summer Kids Crafts Delivered to Your Door
Spending Time With the Kids Without Spending Time at the Store As a school employee, one of the things that I love most about summer is spending time with my kids. And I also love coming up with creative ways for learning. What better way for that togetherness and learning than craft time? And the…