Category Archives: The Moms

Queen Ranch Casserole

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Learning to Praise

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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Perfect Peasant Bread

A Delicious Peasant Bread Recipe, fit for a king, but served in humility! Continue reading

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The Power of Words

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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Great Books for Your New Reader: Mo Willems

My daughters and I go to the library every week. And for a while, I would scour the shelves in search of great books to help my kindergartener practice her new reading skills. She needed books with simple words that … Continue reading

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Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

“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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Teaching Kids How to Swallow Pills

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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Chocolate Mousse

The most delicious homemade chocolate mousse ready in 3 simple steps…my mouth waters just thinking about it! Continue reading

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Terry Top — A Towel your Hair will Love

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

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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