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Road-Trip Must-Haves for Families with Young Children!

Getting Real With Kim Winsch, Destination Mom Some of the fondest vacation memories I have from childhood are the long road-trips we took in the family station wagon to…

May 10, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Powerbag Instant Messenger Bag Keeps Me Charged When I’m Traveling & On the Go

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce                                                               I’m not some wealthy type who can afford to take a month off to travel around the country. While we prioritize travel…

April 28, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Traveling with Toddlers? The Travel-Tot Kit Is a Must-Pack Item

We are well beyond the toddler years, or we would not be insane enough to consider a 33-day road trip at all, but we have done our share…

April 25, 2012 / 4 Comments / Read More

Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns – the Must-Have Travel Book

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce When you’re looking for a place to stay and don’t just want another night in a non-descript chain hotel, Bed & Breakfasts and Country…

April 21, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

On the Road …Again. The Ultimate Travel Experience

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce In 2001, after being married for less than two years and having added a child number four to our growing family, Dave and I…

April 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

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Stress Management

4 Tips to Get Rid Of Working-Mom Guilt

Getting Real With Nicole C. Harris, Guest Contributor Is pursuing your career weighing you down with…

May 2, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Managing the Stress of Being a Mother-Writer-Woman

Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra My kind of busy doesn’t always look like your kind of…

April 13, 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More

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Making a Difference

Help Half a Billion Kids with Neglected Tropical Diseases

I’m donating our space here at MomsGetReal today to Caitlin Garlow from the End7 organization. Caitlin’s message is truly important, and I hope you’ll take a moment to…

February 18, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Make a Difference with Your Spare Change

Guest Author Kira Bruce We all have a favorite cause that is close to our hearts. Somewhere along the line we have been faced with a dilemma and…

July 2, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Bloggers Unite for Compassion on May 15 – Join Us!

“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they…

May 11, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More

What Can You Do to Make a Difference?

All of us associated with MomsGetReal™ believe in making a difference in the world. This can be in small ways, like picking up trash when you’re out for…

March 15, 2011 / No Comment / Read More
Keeping Marriage Strong

The Art of Marriage

Reintegrating into married life after serving many months or longer away in the military is challenging at best and disastrous at…

March 6, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Secrets of a Successful Relationship

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce The biggest key to having a successful relationship with anyone else is to first have a successful…

December 19, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Get Out of Town – No Kids Required

by Shadra Bruce I am renewed. Happy. Joyous, even. I think my blood pressure is even lower. Why? Because my husband and I just…

June 7, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

You Cook; I'll Fix the Toilet

Even in the supposedly enlightened 21st Century, my husband and I face criticism for the lifestyle we’ve chosen. It’s not all…

March 13, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Lifestyle Changes That May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

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Encourage Kids to Tap Into Their Brain P.O.W.E.R.

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Get Kids to Eat Healthy at the School Cafeteria and Beyond

Healthy eating starts at home, but what happens when…

Raising Healthy Kids: Creative Ways to Encourage Physical Fitness

When it comes to getting your kids physically fit,…

Boosting Kids’ Self-Esteem in 3 Easy Steps

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Raising Tolerant and Accepting Teens

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Keep Your Teen Safe on Halloween

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Raising Healthy Teens Inside and Out

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Teens and Sports – Finding Balance Under Pressure

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Sizzling BBQ Recipes for a Smokin Hot Summer

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MomsGetReal Recipe Corner – Holiday Recipes with Love

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Sometimes a Pie is more than a Pie

Getting Real With Belinda Hulin My husband and I have…

Belinda’s Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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Broken Ornaments Better Than Broken Hearts

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25 Rules for Being a GOOD StepMom

I’ve learned some things on this journey that seem…

Is Your Mama a Step-Mama?

Getting Real With Elizabeth Sanchez They say you don’t really…

StepMom Reflections

by Shadra Bruce Today, my youngest stepkids will turn 21.…

Special Needs

Safety Bunns Helps You Keep Your Seat in a Wheelchair

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Our son, Kyle, was born with Down syndrome. One of the many challenges facing people with Down syndrome is weakness in the ligaments…

April 26, 2012 / 1 Comment
Toddlers

Potty Training Never Ends

Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra From poopie diapers to clogged toilets this potty training thing isn’t going quite like I had been foolishly led to believe.  I have…

November 17, 2011 / No Comment
Tweens

One Letter Makes All the Difference

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce One little S. That’s all you have to add to “mothering” to make it “smothering.” The “s”mother is a close cousin of the helicopter…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment
Connecting

Being the “Cool” Mom – How To Get Kids Talking

Getting real With Candi Wingate You want your kids to feel free to speak with you about anything that crosses their minds.  You want them to perceive you…

March 9, 2012 / 1 Comment
Favorite Things

Favorite Things from Heart to Toes

Getting Real With Tiana Green As I was beginning to compile my list of favorite things, I realized that I really have a lot of favorites! One of my…

July 20, 2011 / No Comment
Creating Balance

When Is It Your Season?

Getting Real With Amy Larson It seems that in the Spring, my wanderlust is at an all-time high. One year in particular stands out. I was knee deep in…

April 9, 2012 / No Comment
Divorce

Relief to Drop The Mask

Getting Real With Debbie Dickinson I lived two lives during my marriage.  There was the mask I put on when was out in public; it showed my husband…

March 8, 2012 / No Comment
Blended Families

Avoiding the Holiday Custody Tug of War

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I was in the store the other day and they’re already clearancing costumes and preparing to put out Christmas trees and ornaments. It’s…

September 20, 2011 / No Comment