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What we’re reading… Girl Stop Apologizing Some of our contributors picked up the latest read from Rachel Hollis. With only a few days in, one contributor shared, “My first impression was that (while she was narrating) her heart wasn’t in it like when she was narrating GWYF. But now I feel like she is perfectly…
As life has gotten busier for myself and my family, I’ve fallen away from reading in any traditional form and as my kids are gearing up for National Reading Month, I find myself disappointed that I’m not reading more stories. Re-fostering my enjoyment of writing has been a journey for my soul. While I’ve always…
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard recently released Hello Bello, a natural, plant-based, baby products line at Walmart (stay tuned for a review of these products on UR Basic Mom). While you might be thinking, “An affordable, natural baby care line… what’s controversial about this?” Well, it’s the Internet, so, brace yourself for the shitstorm. Last…
My Top Picks when Visiting the Big Easy A Mom’s Guide to Visiting New Orleans A little over a decade ago, I was researching New Orleans, LA and, before even setting foot on Louisiana soil, I fell in love with it right there in the written word. Years later, in 2010, I visited The Big…
Updated March 5, 9:30 AM EST It can’t be true. Please, say it isn’t so. Luke Perry, aka Dylan McKay, aka Fred Andrews, has died. We have all collectively shed {more than} a few tears. How can it be? He was only 52. Reports surfaced on Wednesday that the star had suffered a massive stroke….
March is Trisomy Awareness Month. Because my family lives the “Trisomy life”, we want to share some of our Trisomy life with you. My induction into the Trisomy tribe, I imagine, was something akin to baptism by fire. We had no warning. I was planning on going out for tacos. Instead, I was emergently admitted…
What we’re reading… Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him by Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson. I just started this book a few days ago. It is told by both the mother and the son (who is now an adult). They each give their own perspective on how they…
Hey gals! Its Jillian again from the Jillian Rosado Blog! This month, I wanted to put together a Splurge vs. Steal post of Mom Essentials for you! This way, if you wanted to spend a bit more, there’s an option OR if you’re a gal on a budget like me, there’s almost identical picks on…
My kids each have a special place in my heart. Skylar is my oldest. She is stubborn to the core. She is very sure of her likes and dislikes and changing her mind is like controlling the weather. While it can make her difficult to parent, I’ve found ways to work with her. She’s taught…
Self Care is a buzzword. I mean, after all, it’s a GIF option to add to your Instagram story. You’ll find “treat yo self,” “self care Sunday,” “love yourself,” “self love,” with a simple search of self care. You’ll see people share how they’re putting themselves first by getting a massage or a mani-pedi. Sure,…