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Mommy Reality Challenge #11- Invasion Of The Purse Snatchers

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Last week, we announced that there would be some changes to the Mommy Reality Challenge. We are sad to be losing a member of our Mommy Reality team, but Carolyn from A Lavender Life has made the decision to step away from her role as a Mommy Reality host. We will miss you, Carolyn! We also announced that the winner …

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A Mother Always Finds A Way

In Jen's Nailed It Challenge, Mommy Reality by Jen

Many of you will recall the dating post Jensguy wrote about recently, wherein he mentioned ice blocking as a cheap and economical date. He further explained that this is something he would like to do with our family. When he said family, I believe he meant he would be particularly pleased to see not only his children, but me (his …

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My Food Face Photo Mommy Reality

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I can’t believe that we have made it to week 10 of the Mommy Reality Challenge! I have had so much fun seeing your pictures, meeting your family members and learning about your own version of Mommy Reality. Each of you who have participated over the past 10 weeks have become dear friends and I look forward to seeing your …

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Mommy Reality Challenge #10: Food Foto Face

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Well, lookie what has happened here! We’ve reached TEN whole weeks of this Mommy Reality Challenge thing! We thought this called for a celebration. Bu-ut it’s summer vacation, actually, and we’re just too wiped-out to do anything especially smashing and clever. So, instead we present you with a new fabulous graphic for your viewing pleasure especially for this post! WOOO! …

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Week 9 Of The Mommy Reality Challenge: Life Hacks

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  Can you believe that we are at week 9 of the Mommy Reality challenge! When the Mommy Reality team began this project we started with the hope of creating a community of mom’s who would encourage and support one another on this important and difficult journey of motherhood. It has been exciting to watch as together we have shared …

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Soy Latina and a Supernatural Believer

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In case you missed it, this week’s Mommy Reality Challenge is about ALL of your little “me” time secrets and mommy guilty pleasures you use to stay sane and survive mother-hood. Here’s mine. A lot of Hispanics LOVE soap operas, only we call them “novelas”. When I was a little girl I grew up on “soaps” both in English and …

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Mommy Reality #8- Guilty Pleasures

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Meet the Mommy Reality Team: Carolyn of A Lavender Life *Jen of JENerally Informed * Celeste of Leapfrog and Lipgloss In honor of the Fourth of July holiday here in the States last week, we were extremely laid-back with our challenge topic and offered up some summertime free reign with our Essence of Summer Challenge. We called upon you to …

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Guest Post: My Mommy Reality by Leilani

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I am so very happy to have Leilani from Just a Touch Of Crazy Guest Posting over here at JENerally Informed today. Leilani is immensely talented, a fabulous photographer and has quickly become one of my best blogging buddies. Read her post and you will want to be her friend too! One of my favorite hobbies is documenting the life …

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Mommy Reality Summer Edition

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Here is my Mommy Summer Reality in pictures: Little Princesses fully dressed swimming in kiddie pools. Trips to new and exciting places! Watermelon! Swimming Fun                   Fishing       And moments I wish could last forever……. Happy Summer! Stay Real! Stay Happy! Stay Informed! Love, Jen In case you’ve missed this …

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Mommy Reality Challenge #7 and Link-Up

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The Mommy Reality Team Carolyn of A Lavender Life *Jen of JENerally Informed * Celeste of Leapfrog and Lipgloss (To learn more about the #mommyreality team, click here) Well, I think I caught everyone off-guard last week by switching the theme challenge topic to “Mommy Loungewear“!  I know the rest of the Mommy Reality team was crossing their fingers and …

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Sharing The Best With You: Blueberry Sugar Cookies

In Cooking & Crafting, Mommy Reality by Jen

Hosting a backyard picnic or BBQ this week, well then here is a fabulously easy dessert that will not only wow your party goers, but leave them impressed with your cooking prowess.  Let me introduce Blueberry Sugar Cookie Stackers! Here’s How You Make It: Start with my homemade sugar cookie recipe. Then stack 2 cookies together with your favorite frosting …

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Mommy Reality Challenge #6: Comfy Clothes

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This week you have openly given access to your laundry closets, basements, patios and rooms. We have seen clothes piled high and the detritus that surrounds a life well lived. Bravo fellow Moms for your willingness to show that we will not be “hampered” by the laundry in our life! The Mommy Reality Challenge is all about moms being honest …

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Airing My Dirty Laundry: Mommy Reality Challenge #5

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About a year and a half ago we moved into a new house and miracle of miracles this house that was a 2 story had the laundry room on the upper floor! This is beyond awesome since I do at least 2 loads of laundry every stinking day. So here are my beloved beauties, the items and space I would …

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Airing Your Dirty Laundry: Mommy Reality Challenge #5

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Moms, you have responded to our call to action with pictures of dirty pots and pans piled high in kitchen sinks, filthy cars, messy baby faces, and mixed up meals! You have given us a glimpse into your lives and into your homes, making us proud and inspiring us to continue this real mom movement to bring an end to …