Month: October 2019

DIY Blog

7 Ways to Turn a Bad Mom Day Around

Megan Martinez

You know the days I’m talking about Mommas. The ones when all you do is scold your children, or at least it feels that way. They are the days when you look around your house and feel as if you will never get caught up with all the laundry, or picking up toys scattered in every nook and cranny. The days you are constantly running late and just can’t seem to get it together. Perhaps, you didn’t have your best moment when you lost it in the grocery store check out line because the incessant whining for candy finally got to you. We all have those days. Needless to say, mom-hood is not all sunshine and rainbows. However, I’ve got some things for you to do to beat the mom guilt and frustration, and get you back to knowing that you are more than enough for your children, and a bad day is just a bad day.

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For moms: Those Days
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For Moms: There Will Be Those Days

Megan Martinez

As a mom of teenage kids down to toddler I can experience a whole array of child related occurrences in a single day. I know the days are long and sometimes, perhaps often, challenging and exhausting. Correction, always exhausting.  By the end of the day and after all of them are safe and warm in their beds it’s about all I can do to drag myself through the rest of my to-do list. From sun up til sun down my day is full of an endless number of tasks. I am doing the things that are by no means glamorous or exciting, but rather necessary, although not uncommon. It is the call of duty taken on by many mothers, every single day, for each and every one of their children. So this is for moms, because although those days are long, the years are short.

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Holiday Outfits
Beauty, DIY Blog

Jaw-Dropping Holiday Outfits You Should Dare to Wear

Megan Martinez

Isn’t it great when an outfit comes together in perfect harmony? Because it’s no secret we all want to look good for those special occasions and holiday events. The problem is finding the time to shop for our ideal ensemble. Even cruising the internet these days gives us so many options its overwhelming. So to help ease the stress of life, I put together ten fantastic and eye-popping holiday outfits ready for the picking, and the clicking, to make you look and feel your absolute best this season.

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Laugh Out Loud Mom Quotes
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Mom Quotes that Will Have You Laughing Out Loud

Megan Martinez

Sometimes it’s best not to take life too seriously, especially mom life. It’s the only place where it is universally okay to be obsessed with someone’s feet, where you can be driven to the brink of insanity one haphazardly placed LEGO at a time, and where you can suddenly have your heart melted when someone’s little hand finds your own. In the days when sleep can come at a premium and worry is plentiful, keep the mood light with these hilarious mom quotes that will have you literally laughing out loud.

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DIY Blog, Tutorials

Thanksgiving Decorations: DIY Place Cards Tutorial + Template

Megan Martinez

If you are hosting Thanksgiving, you’re table is the the most prominent spot of the day. The feast is the star, of course, but it needs to have a simple, yet beautiful setting to complete it. Any little touches you can do to make it your own add that much more meaning to a day that is filled with gratitude and loved ones. That is why I adore these DIY Thanksgiving place cards to add to your table setting. They have a modern farmhouse style and tie in the act of gratitude by giving each guest a spot to jot down their blessings. Plus, they are easy and inexpensive to make, and you can download my free template. I will also give you some eye catching ideas for farmhouse style Thanksgiving decorations and table settings, just because. 😉

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Shape the energy balls
DIY Blog, Food

Healthy Snack Recipe: Cinnamon Pecan Energy Balls

Megan Martinez

Our family makes energy balls as a healthy snack on a regular basis. I usually whip up a basic recipe and even if its a double batch, it doesn’t last long because these little things are like tiny morsels of snack heaven. Since variety is the spice of life I mix it up sometimes with a new combo. My husband loves pecans and because I generally cater to our children when it comes to snack making, I decided to make up a batch that was especially for him. Unfortunately for daddy, all of our kids like his cinnamon pecan energy balls 😉 Mom tried. See how fast yours disappear and make some of your own with our recipe below.

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Healthy Snack: Chocolate Raspberry Energy Balls
DIY Blog, Food

Healthy Snack Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Energy Balls

Megan Martinez

Pretty much all I had to say to get your attention was “healthy chocolate”, right? I thought so. Energy balls are a go-to snack in in our household. My kids love them and whenever I make a batch it doesn’t last long. We throw together a basic recipe and every once in a while I dress it up a little. That’s what these Chocolate Raspberry Energy Balls are, not your casual energy ball, more like your formal energy ball. But with only 6 ingredients, its the easiest way to make healthy snack time fancy.

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Body, DIY Blog

Stay Hydrated: How to Drink Enough Water Daily

Megan Martinez

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated each day. So why is it one of those things we let slip? Our days get busy and before we know it we find ourselves picking up our kids from school and thinking “I’m thirsty”. Then we realize we haven’t had a single glass of water the entire day, unless you count the two cups of coffee that morning. I mean, there is water in coffee, right? The fact remains that staying hydrated each day helps every system in your body operate better, and basically prevents you from shriveling up like a raisin. Although raisins are sweet, I don’t think you want to look like one, so here are some tips to get you drinking the right amount of water each day.

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Workout Leggings for Every Fit Mom’s Budget

Megan Martinez

I love a good pair of workout leggings. When I exercise I want to be comfortable, but it doesn’t hurt if I’m wearing a pair of leggings that are cute too. Call it a fashionable form of motivation if you will. There are so many options out there to choose from, finding a great pair can take some trial and error. And because I know everyone’s budget is a little different, I’ve put together a list of some of the best leggings at every spending level. Check it out to see which pair you’ll be working out in next!

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Turmeric Tea
DIY Blog, Food

Healthy Pumpkin Turmeric Tea: Get the Recipe

Megan Martinez

Hi, My name is….well….I can’t tell you my name or I’ll blow my detective cover, but I am a tea and coffee addict. Yep, I don’t go a day with out it and don’t even want to imagine what it would be like if I had to. First world problems. However, I do like to keep things on the healthy side, so, no, I am not a regular at Starbucks and only allow myself one barista visit per week, which happens to be at our church’s coffee shop. So at home I like to play around occasionally to mix things up, and that is how my recipe for healthy pumpkin turmeric tea came about. Keep scrolling to find out how to whip up your own mug.

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