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#ad Something that always drags me down each month

#ad Something that always drags me down each month is my period. I’ve struggled with severe menstrual pain, bloating, headaches and backaches, etc each month since I was thirteen years old.

My cramps have, at times, been so bad that I would have to stay home from school or work, and the only relief I could find was sitting in a steaming hot bath or with a heating pad on my abdomen all the way up as high as it would go.

When you’re feeling awful on the outside, it can make you feel even worse on the inside. Taking control of your body and finding pain relief that works during that time of the month is seriously essential.
Another goodie that I received in my Women’s Wellness BabbleBoxx was @pamprinmaxstrength, which was made specifically for your most painful days, formulated to relieve the discomfort of cramps, headaches, and backaches (& provide you with much needed energy—thanks to the caffeine!). #selfcarewithbbxx •
•

#honestmotherhood #themotherhoodcorner #nashvilleblogger #mommyblogger #nashvillemomblogger #selfcare

#ad As Women, and more specifically for me as a Mo

#ad As Women, and more specifically for me as a Mom, we tend to really put ourselves on the back burner. ⠀
⠀
Whether we’re putting everything we have into a deadline at work, making sure the house is clean, or just keeping everyone fed and happy– we don’t take as much time and energy to check in with ourselves and ask questions like: “What do I need?”, “How can I serve my mental health today?” “Is there a moment today that I can take just for myself?”. ⠀
Self-Care isn’t always a priority– but it needs to be.⠀
⠀
Over the last few months, I’ve strived to really take time for myself, even if it’s just a few moments a day doing something that is benefiting my mental health. ⠀
Because, honestly, I was struggling. I’ve been feeling like every day I was just going through the motions to repeat it over again the next day. There were no breaks, no time to myself, and ⠀
definitely no self-care happening whatsoever. ⠀
⠀
So, I was super excited to receive this Women’s Wellness BabbleBoxx because it contains a few of my (newly) favorite items, including some amazing CBD infused products from @bota_hemp and a new bullet vibrator from @trojanbrandcondoms, and I want to share them with you and how they’ve helped me practice Self-Care and Self-Love, even in small ways. (Click the link in my bio to head over to the blog and read the whole post). #SelfCareWithBBxx •
•

#mommyblogger #honestmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #themotherhoodcorner #thisismotherhood #selfcareisforeveryone #selfcaredaily #womenswellness

This kid was all smiles today when I gave him this

This kid was all smiles today when I gave him this early birthday present. His birthday isn’t until mid August, and I really wanted him to be able to enjoy it all Summer.
I’ve also tried to commit myself to moving my body more each day, and getting outside more, so it’s kind of a gift for me too. 😂
Looking forward to mornings pushing Sawyer in the stroller behind him while he rides.
#nashvillemomblogger #motherhood_squares #mommyblogger #nashvillemom #momlife #themotherhoodcorner #momentsinmotherhood #nashvilleblogger #motherhoodloop #lovewhatmatters #theselittlemoments

It was really inspiring to see so many people step

It was really inspiring to see so many people step up...be willing to unpack their privilege, listen, and allow themselves to be educated this past week. But, it doesn’t end there. The work isn’t over. The work will never be over.⠀
⠀
I recognize that it is a privilege to have to be taught about racism and not have to experience it in your every day life.⠀
⠀
Since you’ve taken the time to follow me—which I sincerely appreciate, I wanted to let y’all know that going forward while sharing my own content I will also be continuing to share and collaborate where I can with creators of color. (I was introduced to accounts that I hadn’t yet come across and am so amped at how new and fresh my feed feels with their content overflowing it), speaking up about injustice and prevalent social issues, while also diving in and doing the work in my own community which I *was* doing before but it wasn’t enough and there are areas where I can and should be doing more.⠀
⠀
Some commitments I will hold myself to from now on:⠀
⠀
•Continuing to expand the diversity of my circle (in person and online).⠀
⠀
•Keep communication open with my kids. I want to begin teaching (in age appropriate language) them about racism, help them to understand and recognize their white privilege and learning how to protect and be an ally for their Black friends and strangers. We will acknowledge race differences with them as opposed to teaching them to “not see color" and continue showing them diversity in the toys they play with, the shows they watch, and the books we read.⠀
⠀
•Speak up more often and call out blatantly racist remarks--hold people accountable for their words and actions. Be willing to have hard conversations always, even if they may be uncomfortable.⠀
⠀
•Research companies and small shops to support those whose views align with mine, and purchase *more* from Black owned businesses.⠀
⠀
•Further my own education by continuing to listen, explore the history of racism not in our textbooks, and read books that have been recommended to me.⠀
⠀
•Donating my money to various organizations that benefit the Black community, and donating my time when I’m unable to do the former. 🖤🖤

Today was a good day. ⠀ ⠀ I’ve been so quiet

Today was a good day. ⠀
⠀
I’ve been so quiet over the last few weeks, not really sharing much, as I just kind of privately processed my own anxiety over what is happening—not just in my own family but all over the world right now. ⠀
⠀
Throughout this, I’ve had my good days and my bad days...Wondering how my family would be okay financially through this crisis, missing my family and friends, worrying about friends I have who are sick and fighting this virus, overwhelming myself by having to constantly read every single piece of news that comes out, feeling selfish for being overwhelmed. ⠀
Rinse and repeat. ⠀
⠀
I’m always so thankful to have this space, and the wonderful people I’ve met and friends I’ve made because of it. Being able to keep in touch via group chats and messages has been my lifeline. ⠀
⠀
Today started out as any usual day here recently in self-isolation. Slow and routine. ⠀
⠀
We took the kids outside to play, as it has been so rainy here recently, and we were happy to see some sunshine.

After lunch and getting them down for nap, my phone rang...just as I was laying down for my own nap. ⠀
Because for some reason these days seem to drag and leave me longing for a nap by lunchtime. ⠀
⠀
I lost my regular 9-5 job over a month ago, due to business loss from this pandemic. I never really mentioned it except to my friends. ⠀
I knew it was coming because business was just so slow. Some days, I was trying so hard to find *something* to do during my shifts. ⠀
⠀
Today, I got that job back. It came to me as such a shock, as I wasn’t supposed to be recalled back until towards the end of Summer. ⠀
It was a wonderful surprise. ⠀
⠀
Today was a good day. ⠀
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• ⠀
• ⠀
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#motherhoodintheraw #themotherhoodcorner #momblogger #honestmotherhood #nashvillemom #thisismotherhood #mommyblogger #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemomblogger #theselittlemoments #lovewhatmatters #scarymommy

Over the weekend, we worked as a family on our #Bu

Over the weekend, we worked as a family on our #BuildThanks Project. We teamed up with @LowesHomeImprovement and I would love for you guys to join us! #LowesPartner⠀
⠀
All you have to do is create a message of love, hope, encouragement, and thanks for the people in your community who are facing this crisis head on every single day.
This can be anyone from healthcare workers and first responders to grocery store clerks and your local mail carrier and package deliverers. Or all of the above! ⠀
It is super easy to do, using items you already have around your home! For us—that was art supplies because we have baskets overflowing with things line construction paper, crayons, markers, etc. ⠀
⠀
This is a great way to spend some quality time engaging with your kids and inspiring some creativity, all while being able to support and thank your local community (from inside) for all of the things that they’re doing for us during this time. ⠀
•⠀
•⠀
• ⠀
#thankyou #stayhome #lovewhatmatters #theselittlemoments #nashvillemomblogger #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemom #DIY

@mego had us all send her our best quarantine look

@mego had us all send her our best quarantine looks...it went as amazing as you imagine.
@mirandainclt @chasingmcallisters @carolinafireflies @wearingmomjeans @verbalgoldblog @littlefarmhands @twinsandcoffeepnw @simplybessy @katiemcrenshaw @claire_cervino @aaronicabcole @blondeandambitiousblog @sugarlandsara @tonyamichelle26 @hairsprayandhighheels @ohhappyplay @nicoleleilaniblog @uptownwithellybrown @arynhinton @shynnz @cammeomurray @thesproutingminds @theashmoresblog @samantha_show_ @meg.boggs @moderndaymoguls

#stayhome

It’s the weekend! ⠀ ⠀ You know what that mea

It’s the weekend! ⠀
⠀
You know what that means! ...#StayHome and #FlattenTheCurve. ⠀
⠀
▪️(Thank you to all of the essential workers around the country who don’t have this luxury and are depending on us to do what we can to help.) ▪️ It’s scary, I know.
It feels isolating, I know. ⠀
It’s frustrating, I know. ⠀
You are craving some normalcy, I know. ⠀
⠀
But look, the sooner we all fall in line and do the *one thing* we know can work and stop the fast spread of this virus, the sooner we can get back to our usual routines. ⠀
⠀
We are all in this together...⠀
⠀
( 📸Inspo: @witandfolly )⠀
⠀
⠀
#athometogether #saferathome #lovewhatmatters

When we’re bored in the house... @twinsandcoffee

When we’re bored in the house... @twinsandcoffeepnw @verbalgoldblog @nicoleleilaniblog @shynnz @hairsprayandhighheels @simplybessy @chasingmcallisters @lipglossandcrayons @katiemcrenshaw @mego @arynhinton @thesproutingminds @claire_cervino @blondeandambitiousblog @brandiamabisca @uptownwithellybrown @tonyamichelle26 @ohhappyplay

#stayhome

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#ad Something that always drags me down each month

#ad Something that always drags me down each month is my period. I’ve struggled with severe menstrual pain, bloating, headaches and backaches, etc each month since I was thirteen years old.

My cramps have, at times, been so bad that I would have to stay home from school or work, and the only relief I could find was sitting in a steaming hot bath or with a heating pad on my abdomen all the way up as high as it would go.

When you’re feeling awful on the outside, it can make you feel even worse on the inside. Taking control of your body and finding pain relief that works during that time of the month is seriously essential.
Another goodie that I received in my Women’s Wellness BabbleBoxx was @pamprinmaxstrength, which was made specifically for your most painful days, formulated to relieve the discomfort of cramps, headaches, and backaches (& provide you with much needed energy—thanks to the caffeine!). #selfcarewithbbxx •
•

#honestmotherhood #themotherhoodcorner #nashvilleblogger #mommyblogger #nashvillemomblogger #selfcare

#ad As Women, and more specifically for me as a Mo

#ad As Women, and more specifically for me as a Mom, we tend to really put ourselves on the back burner. ⠀
⠀
Whether we’re putting everything we have into a deadline at work, making sure the house is clean, or just keeping everyone fed and happy– we don’t take as much time and energy to check in with ourselves and ask questions like: “What do I need?”, “How can I serve my mental health today?” “Is there a moment today that I can take just for myself?”. ⠀
Self-Care isn’t always a priority– but it needs to be.⠀
⠀
Over the last few months, I’ve strived to really take time for myself, even if it’s just a few moments a day doing something that is benefiting my mental health. ⠀
Because, honestly, I was struggling. I’ve been feeling like every day I was just going through the motions to repeat it over again the next day. There were no breaks, no time to myself, and ⠀
definitely no self-care happening whatsoever. ⠀
⠀
So, I was super excited to receive this Women’s Wellness BabbleBoxx because it contains a few of my (newly) favorite items, including some amazing CBD infused products from @bota_hemp and a new bullet vibrator from @trojanbrandcondoms, and I want to share them with you and how they’ve helped me practice Self-Care and Self-Love, even in small ways. (Click the link in my bio to head over to the blog and read the whole post). #SelfCareWithBBxx •
•

#mommyblogger #honestmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #themotherhoodcorner #thisismotherhood #selfcareisforeveryone #selfcaredaily #womenswellness

This kid was all smiles today when I gave him this

This kid was all smiles today when I gave him this early birthday present. His birthday isn’t until mid August, and I really wanted him to be able to enjoy it all Summer.
I’ve also tried to commit myself to moving my body more each day, and getting outside more, so it’s kind of a gift for me too. 😂
Looking forward to mornings pushing Sawyer in the stroller behind him while he rides.
#nashvillemomblogger #motherhood_squares #mommyblogger #nashvillemom #momlife #themotherhoodcorner #momentsinmotherhood #nashvilleblogger #motherhoodloop #lovewhatmatters #theselittlemoments

It was really inspiring to see so many people step

It was really inspiring to see so many people step up...be willing to unpack their privilege, listen, and allow themselves to be educated this past week. But, it doesn’t end there. The work isn’t over. The work will never be over.⠀
⠀
I recognize that it is a privilege to have to be taught about racism and not have to experience it in your every day life.⠀
⠀
Since you’ve taken the time to follow me—which I sincerely appreciate, I wanted to let y’all know that going forward while sharing my own content I will also be continuing to share and collaborate where I can with creators of color. (I was introduced to accounts that I hadn’t yet come across and am so amped at how new and fresh my feed feels with their content overflowing it), speaking up about injustice and prevalent social issues, while also diving in and doing the work in my own community which I *was* doing before but it wasn’t enough and there are areas where I can and should be doing more.⠀
⠀
Some commitments I will hold myself to from now on:⠀
⠀
•Continuing to expand the diversity of my circle (in person and online).⠀
⠀
•Keep communication open with my kids. I want to begin teaching (in age appropriate language) them about racism, help them to understand and recognize their white privilege and learning how to protect and be an ally for their Black friends and strangers. We will acknowledge race differences with them as opposed to teaching them to “not see color" and continue showing them diversity in the toys they play with, the shows they watch, and the books we read.⠀
⠀
•Speak up more often and call out blatantly racist remarks--hold people accountable for their words and actions. Be willing to have hard conversations always, even if they may be uncomfortable.⠀
⠀
•Research companies and small shops to support those whose views align with mine, and purchase *more* from Black owned businesses.⠀
⠀
•Further my own education by continuing to listen, explore the history of racism not in our textbooks, and read books that have been recommended to me.⠀
⠀
•Donating my money to various organizations that benefit the Black community, and donating my time when I’m unable to do the former. 🖤🖤

Today was a good day. ⠀ ⠀ I’ve been so quiet

Today was a good day. ⠀
⠀
I’ve been so quiet over the last few weeks, not really sharing much, as I just kind of privately processed my own anxiety over what is happening—not just in my own family but all over the world right now. ⠀
⠀
Throughout this, I’ve had my good days and my bad days...Wondering how my family would be okay financially through this crisis, missing my family and friends, worrying about friends I have who are sick and fighting this virus, overwhelming myself by having to constantly read every single piece of news that comes out, feeling selfish for being overwhelmed. ⠀
Rinse and repeat. ⠀
⠀
I’m always so thankful to have this space, and the wonderful people I’ve met and friends I’ve made because of it. Being able to keep in touch via group chats and messages has been my lifeline. ⠀
⠀
Today started out as any usual day here recently in self-isolation. Slow and routine. ⠀
⠀
We took the kids outside to play, as it has been so rainy here recently, and we were happy to see some sunshine.

After lunch and getting them down for nap, my phone rang...just as I was laying down for my own nap. ⠀
Because for some reason these days seem to drag and leave me longing for a nap by lunchtime. ⠀
⠀
I lost my regular 9-5 job over a month ago, due to business loss from this pandemic. I never really mentioned it except to my friends. ⠀
I knew it was coming because business was just so slow. Some days, I was trying so hard to find *something* to do during my shifts. ⠀
⠀
Today, I got that job back. It came to me as such a shock, as I wasn’t supposed to be recalled back until towards the end of Summer. ⠀
It was a wonderful surprise. ⠀
⠀
Today was a good day. ⠀
• ⠀
• ⠀
• ⠀
⠀
#motherhoodintheraw #themotherhoodcorner #momblogger #honestmotherhood #nashvillemom #thisismotherhood #mommyblogger #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemomblogger #theselittlemoments #lovewhatmatters #scarymommy

Over the weekend, we worked as a family on our #Bu

Over the weekend, we worked as a family on our #BuildThanks Project. We teamed up with @LowesHomeImprovement and I would love for you guys to join us! #LowesPartner⠀
⠀
All you have to do is create a message of love, hope, encouragement, and thanks for the people in your community who are facing this crisis head on every single day.
This can be anyone from healthcare workers and first responders to grocery store clerks and your local mail carrier and package deliverers. Or all of the above! ⠀
It is super easy to do, using items you already have around your home! For us—that was art supplies because we have baskets overflowing with things line construction paper, crayons, markers, etc. ⠀
⠀
This is a great way to spend some quality time engaging with your kids and inspiring some creativity, all while being able to support and thank your local community (from inside) for all of the things that they’re doing for us during this time. ⠀
•⠀
•⠀
• ⠀
#thankyou #stayhome #lovewhatmatters #theselittlemoments #nashvillemomblogger #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemom #DIY

@mego had us all send her our best quarantine look

@mego had us all send her our best quarantine looks...it went as amazing as you imagine.
@mirandainclt @chasingmcallisters @carolinafireflies @wearingmomjeans @verbalgoldblog @littlefarmhands @twinsandcoffeepnw @simplybessy @katiemcrenshaw @claire_cervino @aaronicabcole @blondeandambitiousblog @sugarlandsara @tonyamichelle26 @hairsprayandhighheels @ohhappyplay @nicoleleilaniblog @uptownwithellybrown @arynhinton @shynnz @cammeomurray @thesproutingminds @theashmoresblog @samantha_show_ @meg.boggs @moderndaymoguls

#stayhome

It’s the weekend! ⠀ ⠀ You know what that mea

It’s the weekend! ⠀
⠀
You know what that means! ...#StayHome and #FlattenTheCurve. ⠀
⠀
▪️(Thank you to all of the essential workers around the country who don’t have this luxury and are depending on us to do what we can to help.) ▪️ It’s scary, I know.
It feels isolating, I know. ⠀
It’s frustrating, I know. ⠀
You are craving some normalcy, I know. ⠀
⠀
But look, the sooner we all fall in line and do the *one thing* we know can work and stop the fast spread of this virus, the sooner we can get back to our usual routines. ⠀
⠀
We are all in this together...⠀
⠀
( 📸Inspo: @witandfolly )⠀
⠀
⠀
#athometogether #saferathome #lovewhatmatters

When we’re bored in the house... @twinsandcoffee

When we’re bored in the house... @twinsandcoffeepnw @verbalgoldblog @nicoleleilaniblog @shynnz @hairsprayandhighheels @simplybessy @chasingmcallisters @lipglossandcrayons @katiemcrenshaw @mego @arynhinton @thesproutingminds @claire_cervino @blondeandambitiousblog @brandiamabisca @uptownwithellybrown @tonyamichelle26 @ohhappyplay

#stayhome

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