When I signed up for Tinder and jumped feet first into the dating pool last spring, I wasn’t really hoping for much more than a rebound fling or two. The wounds from ending my 14 year relationship with my husband were still smarting. I wasn’t sure that I wanted to have actual feelings for another…
The Duke & I: Book Club Meeting Menu
If you’re following along with Bridgerton Book Club, than you should be just about ready for our first monthly meeting! This month, we’ll be discussing The Duke & I by Julia Quinn. We’d like to cordially invite you to the Trowbridge Ball, Hampstead Heath, Wednesday, February 24 at 9 PM ET. If you’d like to…
Mom Chats 2.12
It’s time for your weekly dose of Mom Chats! Did you miss us last week? This week, we’re back from our week off (from Mom Chats anyway). We chat about the Super Bowl, Britney, and all the latest Bachelor drama. Check out the video below and scroll down for links to anything and everything we…
Galentine’s Day
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are pretty familiar with the concept of Valentine’s Day. You know, that day each year that you celebrate love and the person that makes your heart go pitter patter. But did you know there is a lesser known holiday that is celebrated on February 13th, Galentine’s Day….
Mom Chats 1.29
It’s time for your weekly dose of Mom Chats! Who’s ready? This week, we’re prepping for a week off (from Mom Chats anyway) so we won’t be seeing you next week. We chat about loads of celebrity news and a few books (yes, Bridgerton – again). Check out the video below and scroll down for…
Book Review Alert! Dear Universe, I Get It Now by A.Y. Berthiaume
We love to read here at Ur Basic Mom. Some of us are addicted to audio books, but I need to feel a physical book in my hands. When a new book arrives on my doorstep, I jump right in. Then, usually, nothing. I read the first few chapters, maybe half of the book, get…
Mom Chats 1.22
We’re here with your weekly dose of Mom Chats! Ready? This week, time is just flying. Not a ton of pop culture news but we cover all things inauguration, lots of Bridgerton book talk, and so many funny Bernie memes! Check out the video below and scroll down for links to anything and everything we…
Bridgerton Book Club
Okay ladies, BRIDGERTON BOOK CLUB is here! Get excited. Here’s how Bridgerton Book club will work: 1. We will start in February with book 1 – The Duke & I. I just ordered it on Amazon and got my copy in 2 days. It’s also available in audiobook or for Kindle. I know many of…
The Best Copycat Recipes from Your Home Kitchen
Let’s All Be Honest, 2020 did a job on us all. Whether it was family that you were missing or taking your kids to the park, we learned to surrender so much of our daily lives. The simple pleasure of going to a restaurant and letting someone else cook the meal was a massive sacrifice. Yes,…
Mom Chats 1.15
What a week. But we’re here with your weekly dose of Mom Chats! This week we’re feeling a bit off. Not a ton of pop culture news, big changes coming up in the future, and no new blog post this week. We’re still drinking and dishing about everything that’s going on, though! Check out the…