For most children, summer camp is what you might call a more-and-less experience: They may have made a lot more friends while away, but they usually return home with a lot less of the clothes and other personal items than they originally packed. Blame it on the camp laundry or just childish carelessness, but that tends to be what sleep away camp boils down to. So, what’s a parent to do? The obvious answer: Label everything. Let’s Get Organized for Summer Camp! Grab the list from above to give you a guideline and make sure you have all the important…
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When you’re a work-at-home Mom you need a little help during the day to squeeze a few minutes of work in or maybe just time to shower. Luckily the new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around the Clubhouse World has come to the rescue! It’s Here! Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around the Clubhouse World I give you a warning though be prepared to watch this over and over again and get all the songs stuck in your head, but it is sooo worth it! Dustin has probably watched this 10 times in a row and still asks to put it on. For me that’s a…
It’s often been said that children learn by example. So if you want your child to build a positive self-image, value, and esteem you need to lead by example. Be positive in the way you speak about yourself and always highlight your strengths but still acknowledge your weaknesses because we’re all human and can’t be perfect. This will teach our children that it’s okay to be proud of ourselves and love ourselves for who we are. How To Build A Child’s Self-Esteem What I find working in our house right now is honesty and positive praise. It is simple to…
Summertime means bbqs, mud pies, and dirty hands but that all comes with some family fun and long summer nights! This year with a busy almost four-year-old boy in the house we’ve learned that dirty hands are a daily occurrence luckily he’s in love with the [easyazon_link keywords=”Lysol No-Touch Antibacterial Hand Soap System” locale=”US” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Lysol®No-Touch Antibacterial Hand Soap System[/easyazon_link]! I’ve never seen him wash his hands this much before. We have two [easyazon_link keywords=”Lysol No-Touch Antibacterial Hand Soap System” locale=”US” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Lysol® No-Touch Antibacterial Hand Soap System[/easyazon_link] in the house– one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. They automatically sense…
I’m reminded each and every day that I can make the decision to be happy. I know for some of us it isn’t easy or it might be next to impossible due to depression or another form of illness but we can make decisions that make us happy this minute. I truly believe that life is too short to care about what other people think there is only enough time to make ourselves happy. You attract what you put out there right? Well if you’re sitting around upset and being negative what do you think is going to happen? That’s right…
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you didn’t pre-order your copy of HBO True Detective Season 1 then you might need a few gift ideas! Best Buy has gifts in mind for every Dad including the entertainer, gizmo guru, fitness fanatic, and memory maker. Don’t leave your gift shopping to the last minute check out the Best Buy Gift Center today! The Greatest Gifts under $50 for Father’s Day at Best Buy My top picks for Father’s Day this year are for the fitness fanatic! Don’t forget to get Dad a card too, I like to print out…
Do you know the difference between Red, White and Sweet Dessert Wines? I didn’t either until I started finding my taste palette after a few winery tours. You can learn a lot by asking questions and being open to suggestions when at a tasting bar. Here are a few notes from me on the wine making process this Wine Wednesday. The Wine Making Process – Wine Wednesday Red Wine After a harvest there is a lot of work that goes into creating the perfect red wine, this is only a peek at the process: Grapes first have to be de-stemmed, which is…
Even if we’re trying to eat healthier or we’re on a diet we can still go out with friends and enjoy it. Sticking to a strict diet and not indulging every now and then isn’t fun for anyone. So get dressed and get ready to go out because these quick and easy tips for eating out are going to help you enjoy a meal out while not feeling bad about cheating on your diet. 7 Quick and Easy Tips For Eating Out on a Diet Skip the chips, bread or other free starter on the table. Order only food…
Summer is here and that means for most of us we want to drop a few pounds to look a little better in our summer clothes and sport that cute bathing suit again. I find that when it come to weight loss it is all about changing habits and feeling better about myself. I’m sharing five quick and easy weight loss tips to get you off to a great start dropping a few pounds before summer! Five Quick and Easy Weight Loss Tips Tip # 1: Take off five pounds quickly! To get yourself off to the perfect start I…
Crafts. Imagination. Entertainment. Every kid loves to do craft projects whether they’re simple, creative, or structured. I find the most fun we have crafting is when we can use our imaginations and get creative. There is nothing wrong with putting crafting supplies on the table and letting the kids let their imagination run wild on paper! We’ve had fun creating specific crafts too like: Popsicle Stick Pumpkins Color A Daisy Turkey Hand Print DIY Stained Glass Art Paper Bag Scrapbook One thing I find is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun and make some…
Ask any stay-at-home parent about their day and what will you hear? Probably that they rarely stay at home! If you’re like me you have no idea where the time goes or what you’ve been up to but you feel constantly on the go. I honestly have suitcases sitting in all our rooms that haven’t been unpacked now and we just reuse them the next time we hit the road, its sad but true. From traveling to field trips or family fun activities we’re always on the go it seems so I’ve put together a few quick and easy ways to…
We’ve all been through rough patches or had off days but the one thing that gets us through is the love of others. Today you can make a difference in someone’s like by simply being you and letting your passion for life shine through. I know sometimes I get down and am really negative and catch myself in that moment and know I have the opportunity to change that mood around by making a decision to be happy but sometimes it isn’t that easy. I challenge you to help make someone smile this week! Try out one or more of…
As a busy Mom I can tell you first hand how helpful it is to have a meal plan, be organized and think ahead. Doing a little prep work and preparing meals ahead of time saves a lot of time, headache and money in the long run. If you use a vacuum sealer to help with you preparation you can have pre-made meals that are nutritious and quick to fix, all you have to do is pop them out of the freezer and throw them in boiling water and done! [easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”B00DI342IW” locale=”US” src=”http://realmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/51R4RnqpPvL.jpg” tag=”reamom0b-20″ width=”500″] How Vacuum…
The season of salads is here! There is nothing like seeing the greens pop up in the garden and knowing home grown salad season is almost here! I can’t wait to indulge in what the garden has to offer. Until then I’m leaving salad month to Simply Dressed! Marzetti Simply Dressed Salad Dressings has a delicious variety of dressings available in your produce section. All dressings are free from preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, added MSG or artificial flavors. They are made with simple and pure ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and canola oil.…
A big chill is sweeping the coffee industry as iced coffee beverages gain popularity. Following the popularity of cappuccinos and mocha lattes, consumers are discovering that coffee is just as tasty – and even more refreshing – when served cold. Just think of sitting on the patio sipping your iced mocha latte while the kids are running around the yard, delish! Or maybe you’re more of a sweets fan and a cotton candy iced beverage is more your taste. Whatever you’re looking for Frozen Bean has the answer! 4 Quick and Easy Tips to Making Iced Coffee Drinks at Home…
For those that know me you know I am a lover of wine and food, especially cheese! The one place that has all things I love in one beautiful place is the Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival. The scenery is simply amazing but with the atmosphere of wine and food it is that much better. Surround yourself in pure elegance and take a trip to Banff to indulge! I wish I could attend this one but kids don’t really mix with a wine and food festival. Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival uncorks at the majestic Fairmont…
Are you ready for an action-packed, on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller this summer? Need For Speed will be released this summer and you can pre-order your copy now to make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun. Who doesn’t want to bring Aaron Paul for a little action and adventure? Bring Home the Real Action of Need For Speed on August 5, 2014 Own The Year’s Ultimate Thrill Ride – Need For Speed! This summer, own the year’s ultimate thrill ride when Need For Speed races home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, DVD, and On-Demand August 5th, 2014, from Buena Vista Home Entertainment.…
When adopting a dog, it is best to ensure that you and the dog are a perfect match. When adopting a dog there is never a perfect circumstance as it is a change to both the pet and the owner as well as your family. There are a few preparations that can help minimize the odds of you adopting a dog that is wrong for your family. We talked about our options and needs for a long time before we made the final decision of adopting a dog and we’re so happy we did. We hope you can find as…
Cheyenne was in two car accidents before the age of three and in both situations, the car was totaled. Luckily her car seat prevented her from being injured and she walked away without any scrapes, cuts, broken bones or even bruises. I can’t tell you enough how important child car seat safety is to me and my family. With the long weekend right around the corner, I thought this was the perfect time to share some child car seat safety tips. Did you know car accidents have been reported as the primary cause of children’s deaths? Thousands of children below…
Changing your mood can be surprisingly quick and easy when you have the right tools, strategies, and methods. I know that sometimes I forget about the simple things and how easy it is to just make a shift to feel happier. Life is too short to have a bad down so turn that frown upside down! 7 Surprisingly Quick And Easy Ways To Feel Happier All of us have days when we’re out of sorts. You just wish you were in a better mood. You’ve had days like that, haven’t you? Perhaps you tried to get yourself into a better…
