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Chelsea’s 2020 Gift Guide

Posted on November 30, 2020July 9, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Prepare to be amazed. With 2020 officially being the worst, there were a few good things that came from it… the normalization of lounge wear! Woohoo. Moms unite. The emphasis on comfiness is leading the charge and my holiday gift guide (wants & haves).  Here are my highest recommendations of products I love and use…

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Breaking Down Being Thankful

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by The Basic Moms

So here we are. It’s November again without fail. Like with so many other things, this year I am trying to refocus on the things that matter most. For me, November has always been my month to truly reflect on what I am thankful for. I know we all say that we are thankful for…

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Mom Chats 11.20

Posted on November 20, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Wow, is it really the end of November already???? Well, we’re back this week with a brand new Mom Chats! This week, we chat about Thanksgiving Dinner, celeb drama, the shows we’re watching {hint, hint – The Crown}, and our favorite memes. Check out the video below and scroll down for links to anything and…

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Fall Favorites: Top Recipes Recommended by Family & Friends

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by The Basic Moms

Here are the most recommended fall dishes from the people nearest and dearest to me. Some people may be feeling the impending doom that winter brings. I am not one of those people. Fall is my favorite season and I welcome it with open arms.  As the first cold snap of fall has finally decided…

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Mom Chats 11.13

Posted on November 13, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Did you miss us last week? I mean, what even was last week? With Halloween, Daylight Savings, and the election, we felt like we were barely making it. Well, we’re back this week with a brand new Mom Chats! This week, we chat about our drinks, celeb drama, the shows we’re watching, IG accounts we’re…

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What’s the Big Deal with Hygge

Posted on November 9, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

(pronounced HOO-GA) These days everyone is talking about something called “hygge” and buying The Little Book of Hygge like crazy. At first it seemed like a fad, but the trend has been going on for quite a while now, especially in the parenting world, so I decided to go all-in and see what it was…

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Let Your Light Shine:

Posted on November 2, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

My Decision to Live like Lennon Little Girl, Big Heart This is the story about a little girl. But not just any little girl. No, this little girl changed the face of childhood cancer. And not just in my rural community, but for thousands upon thousands of other people. This is the story of a…

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Mom Chats 10.29

Posted on October 30, 2020May 29, 2021 by The Basic Moms

Who’s ready for your weekly Mom Chats? Last night we were LIVE in the Lonely Mom’s Club. We weren’t able to share images so it’s just our heads talking. Hope you’re into that lol. We’re still trying to figure out some kinks with recording live. And we may have a new format coming soon. Stay tuned….

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Halloween Traditions

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by The Basic Moms

What is your favorite Halloween tradition or memory? That’s the question that we asked our contributors. Here’s what they had to say: My favorite tradition is to go trick or treating. My favorite costume growing up was a reindeer. Carrie My kids always find it funny looking at pics of me in Halloween costumes when…

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Mom Chats 10.23

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by The Basic Moms

Ready for your weekly Mom Chats! We recorded a little bit early this week instead of going LIVE in the Lonely Mom’s Club. We’re still trying to figure out some kinks with recording live. Today, we chat about our drinks, celeb drama, the shows we’re watching, and our favorite memes. Check out the video below…

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