Being a put together mom.

For me being a "put together" mom is more important than some killer shoes and prim makeup.

It is showing my child that it is good to take pride in ones self.

 To me being put together means a tidy home, taking pride in your appearance, and taking pride in your possessions.
Granted I have gone out of the house a disheveled mess, who hasn't?
but if I have the time I like to put on a good outfit, do my hair and make up even if it is grocery shopping.
If I'm running around in  a cute pair of jeans and top or even a nice pair of yoga pants and tunic are good outfit choices for that occasion.
My appearance is important to me its the embellishment of my inward person.


My Tot is almost 2 so it is time to start raising him with some sense of pride in his belongings, being nice to books and crayons, taking care of toys.
It is also time to start letting him help brush his teeth, wash and dry his hands and face.
I even let him carry around a duster while I'm cleaning, a simple intro to chores.

It's called learning responsibility! and I LIKE that.
I want him to start helping with simple chores learning to be self sufficient.
I want to let him have choices during the day, it will help him make good decisions and help him become a "put together" man later on in life.

It's OK to be a mom trying to survive mommyhood, with your head high and makeup perfectly placed.
Remember self esteem is taught through not only praise (not babying) but observation as well.
Take personal pride in yourselves (inside and out), and your belongings, chances are your child will follow suit.


happy hump day ladies and gents :)

YUP....I'm THAT mom

I am that mom who brags any chance she gets.
So What?
I'm proud! I am overjoyed with my baby's thirst for learning. I love when his doctor tells me not only is he above average for height and weight, but is ahead of the curve on learning and development.
I can't wait to tell friends and family he knows hundreds of words, and says small sentences, he can count to ten, knows shapes like octagon,hexagon, and crescent.
I enjoy his imagination, his interest in everything, his ability to grasp any concept that is thrown at him.
I'M THAT MOM!!!

I am that mom who is a die hard for routine.
He needs it, I need it, our family thrives off of it.
breakfast, nap, and bed, all happen within 30 minutes of our usual times.
He knows his routine and he likes it (that is important)
It drives me off the wall if his sleep schedule gets messed up, he's miserable and quite frankly I am too.
I'M THAT MOM!!!

We are fairly strict about what he eats (we eat like he does for the most part)
He doesn't get juice, cookies, cakes, candy, ice cream or other desserts.
He doesn't feel left out, he's not a sad kid, he's happy and healthy so don't berate me for that choice.
I could care less if your kid eats gummy bears and milk for breakfast, DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
He'd choose fresh fruit over candy any day of the week, We like that.
I'M THAT MOM!!!

I'm hands on, every first anything, anything at all,  I WANT IN!!!
and believe me I'm there for it and will be when he goes to school too!
I don't go out very often without him, don't feel bad for me I like it.
WE WILL NEVER BE Out living it up more than we are home with our little prince.
We are not better than those who choose to get their spare time away, we get it, it's not for us, you're not wrong for wanting you time.
We do get nights off about once a month, that is good for us.
I'M THAT MOM!!!

I expressed our minimal use of our child's face on social networks, It is something we believe for many different reasons, and we're sticking to it. Want to put up a picture of our cutie...ask, the worst we could say is no, print it out keep it forever. Want to see a picture of the totally rad tot, ask we will text you one or print one off.
I'M THAT MOM!!!

Don't like the mom I am don't be my friend,My theory is what ever it is that makes you a happy functioning family....DO IT!
most importantly DON'T CROSS THIS MAMA BEAR, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LIKE IT!

From Runway to everyday, high fashion low budget

On the runways for fall 2013 you would have found nods to punk tartan, vinyl, chains, studs, spikes, biker jackets as well as beautiful feminine cotton candy pastels and an array of rainbow peacoats, quilted patterns,and masculine patterns and textures such as houndstooth. Even Turtle necks are back in for fall, as well as oxford shoes and mid century lines. My favorite of all fall runway favorites are the modest gowns designed by  Pucci,Roland Mauret, Dior and Stell Mcartney, to name a few Shout outs to Valentino, Preen, McQueen, Derek Lam, Givenchy, Cedric Charlier, Burberry and many many more for inspiring me to take some of these and find you bargain deals without skimping on style.These pieces are easy to use and incorporate in every busy mommy's wardrobe 

When all else fails go to target ladies and gents,  I found my whole list except for one item on their site. 

Oxford Shoes : $21.99 Xhileration

Animal print : $13.59 Merona

Quilted Leather: $24.99Mossimo

Houndstooth: $27.99 Merona Dress

Punk: On clearance for $10.48 Xhileration

Plaids/Pastels: On special for $15.00 Mossimo

Rainbow Array of Peacoats: 89.50 Delia's Devin Peacoat 

Working Hard On My First Fashion Piece

Doing research and taking notes, so I can have my first  Luxe-Bargain show down. I will be taking fall 2013  trends showing you a luxe (runway) version and then a Bargain (every day girl) version; which will show you where you can purchase and for how much.I hope to have it up tomorrow afternoon, can't wait to see what you all think

Rainy Friday Evening

Yesterday Little Prince and I packed his batman back pack and headed off on a nice 1 hour drive to meet up with the girls for dinner. It was the perfect rainy evening. 4 ladies and a tot sharing a booth at Applebees. As I was sitting there with these women who I adore and my sweet baby admiring the crayons, and little toys, and the laughter at our table I was overjoyed. It is an amazing thing to get 4 women together all at different, yet similar stages in life, who can be happy, supportive, and uplifting towards one another. Though I haven't seen two of the three in months and the other in probably at least a year we sat at that table and none of us missed a beat. Last night I saw true friendship at its finest, and the best part.... My little guy got to see it.

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Women often forget to be a friend in a real friendship, no jealousy, no tearing each other down, no one going behind the others back and causing harm. On the ride home I promised myself to make last night's event regular, even if it is once a month. You need those friendships in your life and you need to put the effort in to keep them. Friendship is so good for the soul. Seeing my friends start new chapters is good for the soul. Them supporting my new adventures are good for the soul.
How many of you have been re connecting, and or maintaining childhood freindships over the years?

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Getting to know me and hopefully some of you

Hey All :)

Let us start from the beginnning: Why I am choosing to blog? I was an avid writer in high school and in college, due to life just happening I stopped doing the one thing that released my emotions and rid me of stress. My gram who is my biggest fan and always will be really wanted me to get back into the swing of things. Here you go grammie I hope I will make you proud. 

I am a mommy of 1 toddler who is under the age of two, a girlfriend, friend and family member. I am almoosssttt 24 and am looking forward to my mid twenties. This blog is intended to be about my love of personal style, cooking delish healthy meals and living a healthy lifestyle, and most importantly my TRIUMPHS AND MISHAPS IN MOMMYHOOD, all while trying to look good doing it. 

OK! back to my toddler, you will more than likely never hear his name or see a picture, this is something my boyfriend and I carry through all of our social networks facebook being the most lax of any (gotta please the family). This does not mean I think anyone is wrong for choosing to have their adorable little mini them up on a site, we just do it for personal privacy reasons. I will talk about him on here, I promise. The little cutie is my whole world and I enjoy mommyhood more than anything else I have ever gotten to experience. 

I will try to keep this fun, light, and interesting as much as possible, also feel free to comment or email for topic suggestions, or your opinion on the topic that day. 

I will try my hardest to get at least 3 posts a week for the start (will probably be 2, I get busy, but we all get busy...right?) 

alrighty ladies and gents enough about me, lets get to know you