Category Archives: Janae

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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The Power of Words

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Janae

Tonight I had an epiphany. Okay, it wasn’t anything new or original, but it is life-changing. My son left for school this morning angry. When I wouldn’t allow him to take a set of paint brushes to school (in obedience … Continue reading →

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Teaching Kids How to Swallow Pills

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Janae

Recently, we’ve been faced with a new challenge: Needing to teach our son how to swallow pills. He needed to take a medication that only came in swallowable pill form. We had less than 24 hours to help him get … Continue reading →

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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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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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AffirmFilms: A Wholesome Movie Source

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Janae

I love wholesome, uplifting films. I love walking away from a movie feeling urged to be better, inspired by a true story and determined to better my life. Unfortunately, in today’s entourage of Hollywood films, it feels like very few … Continue reading →

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Save the Socks!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Janae

For years now, I’ve been baffled by one single phenomenon…the case of the lost socks. Week after week I set aside a pile of socks who have sadly lost their mate in yet another tragic laundry day disaster. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Saving the Back of Trampoline Owners

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Janae

I’m hoping this will apply to those who don’t live in Denver. But, I know it’ll help out those who live nearby. Here in Denver, our winters are beautiful. We get snow, but it only lasts for a few days … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Traditions

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Janae

Throughout my growing up years we had a plethora of traditions for Christmas Eve. My Mom did everything she could to make it a special, memorable experience. I loved Christmas Eve, almost even more than Christmas itself. Now, as a … Continue reading →

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Teachers Gifts #2: Candy Trains

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Janae

As a kid, I loved to make candy trains for the holidays. It became a tradition in our home. This year, however, was the first year that my kids got to experience the holiday tradition. Why? Because I looked at … Continue reading →

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