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10 Reasons You Know You’re a Boy Mom I grew up in a blended family, according to what’s politically correct. My mom and dad both had children from previous relationships before they married, and then had three children together. In our immediate household, there were my two older sisters, me in the middle, and then…
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of guacamole? It’s delicious, healthy (but watch those chips!) and it’s super easy to make. As an avocado lover, I could eat guacamole every day. Here’s my super easy guacamole recipe. You only need four ingredients plus seasoning! How simple is that?
Feeling Red? By 1MommyMD This What to Wear Wednesday features a vintage, red wool wiggle dress that I happened upon while shopping in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. From what I can tell, it’s a home sewn creation from the 50s. I love vintage garb for it’s impeccable tailoring and attention to detail, both of which this…
Do you need to get your kids out of your bed? Sassy Plum can help! It took a while for my 7 year-old daughter to accept the idea of sleeping on her own. Every night between the hours of 12am-4am, she expertly and quietly maneuvered her way into our bedroom. This thief-in-the-night mastered the…
Last night I had a conversation about diversity with my 4 year-old son. My little guy was coloring and practicing writing his name when he mentioned that a child on his sports teams doesn’t speak. “He doesn’t have any words, Mommy. It’s kind of weird.” I immediately stopped what I was doing. I knelt beside him and began…
Welcome to the Wine-Down! It’s Thursday. That means it’s almost Friday. And that means it’s time to break out the wine and celebrate surviving another week of motherhood, mayhem and just barely making it. Go you!
Do you need help on how to fix a broken friendship? Is it me, or does it seem as though friendships were much easier when we were younger? Good, bad, or ugly, I always knew where I stood. Best friends one week, dumped the next. I rotated friends in and out like my latest pair…
By 1MommyMD I’m not one for bundling up in a million layers but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about fall weather that is just conducive to a well put together layered look. This week I’ve taken an everyday tribal print scarf and used it as the focal point of the look. Belting in…
Ready for Strollercise? Sassy Plum Shows You How!
Exercise is both physically and mentally important. But being a busy mom, when do we find the time to exercise when our lives revolve around the baby? Look no further!
I love Halloween because it’s such a fun day! But I would be remiss if I didn’t share with you some of the funny thoughts that cross my mind during the course of the evening. Will my kids even wear their costumes? Many years, getting the kids to put on their costumes is such a…
Weekly Wine-Down time! This week’s wine is Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Gewürztraminer.
This What to Wear Wednesday features a timeless vintage frock that I’ve accented with a few modern pieces. I love when vintage pieces can transition seamlessly into any decade. A woven belt and purse finetune the look!
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Having a bad day? Some bad days start as early as stubbing your toe upon getting out of bed in the morning, and continue with a domino effect of little things. Yet other days may only take one event to bring you to the realization that you are in need of a do-over. What might…