Category Archives: For You

Learning to Praise

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Janae

Our blog is called “Five Real Moms” for a reason. We are real moms with real challenges and real aspirations. We have real hopes and dreams and just as real stumbling blocks and trials. Today, I hope to share a … Continue reading →

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Terry Top Winner!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sunny

Congratulations to Heidi (not the Heidi from Five Real Moms) the winner of our Terry Top giveaway! We will be contacting you shortly–go to TerryTop.com and pick out your color! (chosen at random by random.org)If you liked this post, you … Continue reading →

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Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sunny

“There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen I have been enjoying accompanying my husband on a business trip. We are at a convention-like gathering called the Crown Council Event “Where dentists unite, and give.” … Continue reading →

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Terry Top Giveaway–deadline extended

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sunny

Did you see our post about the Terry Top? Did you put your name in for the free giveaway by making a comment to the post? We’ve extended the deadline until ***Midnight, Monday, February 20th, 2012*** to accommodate all those … Continue reading →

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Free Give Away
Terry Top — A Towel your Hair will Love

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Heidi
Terry Top Hair Towel

Raise your hand if this is your post-shower routine: You grab the closest towel off the rack and after drying off your body, flip your hair upside down, wrap the towel around your hair, and let it balance precariously up … Continue reading →

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Civil Duties

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cheri

I am ashamed to admit this. I did not vote last night in the Republican Primaries. I wanted to, but I didn’t. Why? Because I am not registered to vote. At least not in our new city. Sure, we moved … Continue reading →

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Finally….My Perfect Birth

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Janae

Eleven years ago, I found out I was expecting our first child. Suddenly, I found myself planning my first birth. What did I want in my labor experience? What were my beliefs? What were my dreams? In nursing school, I … Continue reading →

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No-sew solution to fix your child’s jeans

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kerri

Tutorial: Fix your child’s pants with worn out knees by ironing on a fusible interfacing. Continue reading →

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On keeping a journal — for Kids!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kerri

This Real Mom’s great idea of how keep a journal with all her kids! Continue reading →

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“Stick To It” Goal Book Giveaway Winner!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Sunny
choosing our giveaway winner

Through our extremely random entry picker, the winner of the giveaway for the “Stick To It” Goal Book has been chosen! Drum roll please . . . and . . . congratulations to Mary! You will be receiving your book … Continue reading →

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