Showing posts with label mom life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mom life. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

TILT - Remix


I thought I would switch it up this week! Rather than pointing out things about our bodies and ourselves that we’d like to change – I am doing #ThingsILikeTuesday –about myself! Hardest one yet – digging deep here! This is weird. This is really weird.






- My brains. True story – I would rather be called smart than pretty any day of the week. I have a lot going on up there, you guys. Too much actually. Way too much. Need. Sleep.

- My introverted-ness. A few years ago, someone suggested that I read ‘Quiet.’ When I realized what it was about, I was kind of really offended. I thought that being an introvert sounded like a terrible thing and I actually kind of like people sometimes (haha). So I learned to embrace it and this realization has actually helped me so much. I know I need alone time to reenergize and get my thoughts together. I’m not scared to be alone. I take a lot of time to build few relationships. It doesn’t seem so bad to me after all! To think all these years I just thought I was painfully awkward…! J

- My fashion sense. I have a good taste in shoes, what can I say. My heart is happy, my wallet not so much.

- My passion. I’m like crazy super passionate about a few things. Maybe too many because my execution is a little off but – these things make me happy and keep me moving and motivated.

- My #momlife. I like plans and a schedule and rules and let’s face it – having kids throws you off schedule sometimes most of the time. I handle spontaneity and lack of plans quite well – at least a lot better than I would have thought! I feel blessed that my job allows for it!








Okay, now I feel a little full of myself naming those things so I feel inclined to tell you that my nail beds suck. LOL. That was kind of fun though. I know we hear it all the time – but pointing things out that we LIKE – can be a total game changer. Let’s do it for us – and for our kiddos who are watching our every move J


Wednesday, September 23, 2015

First Day of Fall!



Happy First Day of Fall!!

I totally didn’t realize until I went to Starbucks and got the cutest fall cup – what?! Do they do they every year?! P.S. No, I did not get a PSL. I had a few when I was pregnant and can’t do them anymore. Still basic though, don’t worry guys!

I just wanted to share something from some of my personal development today – the misbelief that if you ‘just don’t quit’ you will succeed. Just not quitting doesn’t win the race, doesn’t push you into uncharted territory, and doesn’t lead you to success.

You have to do more than ‘just not quitting’ to drive success in all aspects of your life.  And I’m not just talking about monetary stuff, I’m talking about motherhood and relationships and all of that nitty gritty stuff. You have to be excited, push hard, and get dirty sometimes to get there.


Speaking of just not quitting, I may or may not know a 21-month-old who loved to pretend we are quitting nap time. But I am ‘just not quitting’ – hahah! Some day she will hate me for talking about this on the internet – she actually probably knows how to navigate my laptop better than me – so this may be deleted here shortly – it’s totally fine.  



Anyways! Happy hump day! XO


Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Things I Love Tuesday



So! We have been going through a little ‘terrible two’ spell, but I am determined to find and enjoy the special moments in each day! I thought it would be fun to share a few things that I love every Tuesday – moments, people, or products. I hope you will share your own with me as well! #thingsthatilovetuesday

I love….

Grocery shopping with my crazy little! She finds ways to make everything an adventure J





Getting my hair doneee ahh the best feeling!

There is this woman who works at Starbucks who I LOVE!! I wish I had just her enthusiasm for life, she blows my mind every time! Anyways – went through the drive thru today and she asked me if I wanted to take an extra latte for a friend?! I was like, ‘Ummm well, yes, I’m sure my ‘friend’ could use the extra caffeine…” Haha!






Also not wearing make up. That's a great feeling, too :-)


That’s all for today! Comment below to let me know what you are loving on this week! Thanks for checking in XO

Monday, June 29, 2015

Top 5 Diaper Bag Essentials


My diaper bag is FULL of items that I would say are totally necessary each and every time we leave the house - but I tried to pick my absolute top five. Here goes!



1.     Sunscreen – I’ve been using California Baby – which is PABA-free and mineral-based and have   loved it so far! I have heard great things about Kabana Green, too – has anyone tried??
2.     Boogie Wipes – They are gentle saline wipes, because my boogie-princess almost always      needs a tissue when we are out – and they don’t dry out her nose!     
3.     Hand Sanitizer – I keep Babyganics foaming hand sanitizer on me because it is alcohol-free and   it smells great!
4.     Aquaphor – What isn’t Aquaphor good for. Dry lips, skin, scrapes, cradle cap, you name it.
5.     SNACKS! My lifeline. If we’re out for awhile, I’ll have fruit and veggies in a little cooler. But –       some quick on-the-go favorites – we love Kind bars, Annie’s bars and crackers, Horizon organic   string cheese, the list goes on…





Also, I would have to recommend this baby bag as well. I fit EVERYTHING in here! Keep in mind, this is a very abridged list! What are everyone’s diaper bag must-haves?!