Basic, Never Boring
What we’re watching… Noelle on Disney+ This movie was so cute! My kids starting watching it at school on their last day before the holiday break but they didn’t have time to finish. So, we watching it that night at home. It basically seems like the girl version of ELF. Anna Kendrick is the female…
Are you a mom? Do you love to write? Do you want to join the UR Basic Mom team? Well, it’s your lucky day! We are continuing to expand through the winter of 2020! We will be adding to our team of regular contributors beginning in February and we’re looking for new, fresh, regional voices!…
When I was growing up, nothing started our family’s holiday season like my mom making bread. It’s not just regular bread, but a family recipe stemming from my Dad’s side of the family called Swedish Brown Bread. This dense and savory, slightly sweet, fragrant bread is made with a little molasses and a lot of…
What we’re wearing… These FAB yoga leggings {see discount code below} We are crazy loving these incredible yoga pants. They have pockets on both sides. The material is thick enough to get through down-dog without embarrassment. And, they are high wasted. These leggings are available in four colors and are great for running, yoga, cycling,…
There are many personality tests out there, and the latest one everyone is crazy about is the Enneagram test. There’s an “official” test you can pay for and take here or you can find some free ones the next time you search Google. We’ve put together a gift guide for your family, friends (or yourself)…
If there was ever a food holiday to celebrate, would National Brownie Day not be it? That’s why this year, on December 8th, the sweet smells of chocolate will be coming from my kitchen. I’m not going to lie. I am a diehard brownie fanatic. I’m not quite sure there is a brownie that I’ve…
Claire is back with her next gift guide and this one is an outdoor gift guide! We’re all about the outdoor lifestyle! If you haven’t considered it yet, we encourage you to check out these fabulous outdoor gifts for your kids this holiday season. Check out our top picks in this Outdoor gift guide! Birth…
Not only is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) important for educational development, it’s also pretty fun stuff for kids! If you haven’t considered it yet, we encourage you to check out this STEM gift guide for your kids this holiday season. Lucky for you, Claire has put together a fabulous gift guide full of…
Courage, strength, sacrifice, service to country before self. What do all of these words and phrases have in common? Many people would automatically say that they are describing the American soldier. And while that is true, they are not the only ones that those words describe. The spouses and children of the American soldier must…
What we’re obsessed with… This FREE Holiday Support Group I don’t know about you, but for me – the holidays can be a real struggle. I seriously struggle with self control around all the yummy foods. Luckily, this year I’m going into the holiday season with no worries because I’ve found Heather at Conscious Nutrition and she’s…