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Oct
16
Back to Beauty
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My sister gave me permission to share one of her frumpy mom stories.
She is a WAHM of two. Taking care of herself hardly makes it onto her priority list. Most of her pants have a stretched out waistband because she hasn’t found the time to buy clothes since losing the weight she gained with her last pregnancy.
On a recent trip to the grocery store she had a very embarrassing mishap. Her grocery cart got away from her and as she chased it through the parking lot her much too big pants fell down to her knees. Wouldn’t had been so bad if there wasn’t anyone in the parking lot to see but there were several people around who got a very funny story to tell. The worst part was that she didn’t have on any underwear because she didn’t have any clean underwear to put on that morning!
I shared this story because according to the recent Suave Motherhood vs. Womanhood report , 77 percent of moms admit they don’t spend enough time on themselves, yet nearly 75 percent say taking care of themselves makes them feel happier, more attractive and more self-confident. The nationwide study also revealed that more than half of moms have more time for themselves when their children are back in school.
Did you know that of all the purchases made by moms last month, 80% were back-to-school supplies. Only 2% were beauty supplies.
The average mom devotes 87.9 minutes a day to meals and only 4.2 minutes to her hair.
80% of moms say that they let themselves go. 100% can get themselves back.
Okay moms, school is back in session and you are still wearing your mom issued prison uniform of sweats and a scrunchie. Let’s burn our mom jeans and anything with an elastic waistband. The holidays are right around the corner so why not squeeze a little more time for ourselves in our busy days. Especially if taking care of ourselves is going to make us happier. We all know that if mama aint happy, aint nobody happy.
We are holding a contest/giveaway to encourage moms to get back to beauty. Leave your link or a comment on this post. We will randomly draw a winner at midnight on Sunday, October 28. Our lucky winner will receive a Suave product set to help kick start their back to beauty pledge.
For an extra entry into our contest:
- Write about your frumpy mom story. When did you first realize that you had turned frumpy? Or have you gone from frumpy to fabulous and you want to share your story and tips? Do you have a great frumpy mom story? How do you make time for yourself? What makes you feel beautiful? Got fun frumpy mom photos to share?
- Link to this contest/giveaway.
Oct
16
Thrifty Tuesday Fabulous Find
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Wow- I found some incredible deals at Margo’s Baby Boutique! Your will find pages of great bargains. Not just out of season deals- I found great prices on lamaze toys, baby skincare, holiday clothing, and this fab burp cloth from My Blankee. A celebrity favorite- My Blankee blankets and burpcloths are a must have for that special baby shower gift. This My Blankee Brown Plush Dot Boutique Burp Cloth is a super soft velour 50% cotton/50% Polyester white terry with plush dot fabric band-so cute-so soft! This My Blankee Brown Plush Dot Boutique Burp Cloth measures approx. 19 inches X 12 1/2 inches Perfect size to use as burp cloth, lap pad or just for spills and is machine washable/tumble dry. This item is only $10.50, 50% off retail. You will find other colors as well as My Blankee hooded towels (also a fab 50% off!). Quantities are limited- shop now for the best selection!
Oct
12
Gal to Gal Walk
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Join the virtual walk for the Gal to Gal Foundation. The goal is one million walkers. You can enter your Gal in the walk, and help the Gal to Gal Foundation improve the lives of those diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. It requires a $3 donation (or more) to put your Gal in the walk. Join by October 14th and receive 25% off stationery or gift items from Design-Her Gals. Use promo code WALKWIN.
We’ll “see” you on the walk!
Oct
11
Since we are all about coupons today- I have a $10.00 off coupon to shop at Avannabel Baby this weekend only. Spend $99.00 or more and take off $10 bucks! They just added these cute, but practical car seat covers. My daughter had to use my son’s old car seat. I certainly was not going to buy a new one when his was in pristine condition. But…. it was blue and black. Everyone said “what a cute little boy” when I toted her around it (her baldness certainly did not help matters). If only I had one of these! They come in 8 solid colors with your choice of piping color and personalization. Shop car seat covers and use voucher code TENOFF during checkout.
Oct
11
Deals and Steals
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Shopping HaikuA poor mom shops,
Determined spirit soars,
In hopes of finding a deal!I love finding a great deal online and it’s a real good day if I can get free shipping. I rarely buy anything online without a coupon or some discount. I find most of my coupons by Googling which can be time consuming so imagine my delight when I found ultimatecoupons.com. Tons of coupons for all the places I like to shop. All in one place and without pop-ups, pop-unders, and anything else that pops. Kohls, grocery, and Toys R Us coupons, oh my!
The sweetest deal of all is a contest on their blog to win a Nintendo Wii! The contest is sponsored by Everybody Loves Coupons because who doesn’t love a coupon?
Oct
10
Wacky Wednesday
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It’s Wacky Wednesday and anything goes! You never know what you might find here. Today is no exception. For all you ladies who have become bored with your battery operated boyfriend I bring you the OhMiBod, a music powered vibrator. The audio enabled integrated microchip allows the OhMiBod to vibrate to the beat and rhythm of your music while you listen. Plug it into your iPod and you will be transported to your place of no return. You can even share your playlist at Club Vibe.
If the OhMiBod doesn’t get you excited then check out the Kova & T Oxy Leggings. Your vibrator may not need a latex covering but your legs might. You heard me right. My thighs were not happy about the return of leggings but latex leggings just might be my answer to the ultimate control top. Or make me look like a Vienna sausage. They are 80% nylon and 20% spandex. You can find them at Sway & Cake for $113.
Lastly, we bring you the Popularity Dialer. Need to get out of an uncomfortable situation? Your blind date makes you wish you were blind? Want to look like the most popular mom in your play group? Send yourself a phony phone call from Popularity Dialer. They have a conversation for just about any situation. Just enter your number and the time of day you want to be called and you are good to go.
Oct
9
Thrifty Tuesday Fabulous Find
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I am starting a new post for Tuesdays titled Thrifty Tuesday’s Fab Find. I scour the web looking for unbelivable deals, ideally 50% or more off retail. Today’s find is certainly relevant for those procrastinators (me! me!). I found this adorable pumpkin halloween costume at In Fashion Kids. It is almost 50% off - only 15.99! Buy yours today- hurry stock is limited!
Boutique owners- Do you have a super bargain deal? Let us know! Send us your info and we will feature it our Thrifty Tuesday Fab Find post.
Oct
9
Recently, we have attended 2 birthday parties. As expected, we showed up with smiles and a carefully wrapped gift. As has become common these days, we did not watch the birthday boy unwrap the presents. WE were thanked for coming and off we went…… it has now been over a month and I have yet to receive a thank you card. I do not know if it is because I spent 10+ years in the south or if I just have high expectations, but I was truly disappointed. I admit- I am a sucker for small gestures such as thank you cards. So I was excited to come across these very easy to use cards by Ticklebellies. Ticklebellies is known for their whimsical and fun stationary. These cards are pre-filled with slots to write in. Perfect for the busy mom!I think these are a great tool for school age children as they just have to fill in their name, gift received, and what they thought about the gift. And I am all for teaching our kids to be respectful, courteous and grateful. I hope good manners never go out of style.
Find them here and as a added bonus, take $5.00 off any Ticklebellies order when you shop Avannabel Baby. Please use coupon code TICKLE in the voucher box during checkout. For the early bird holiday shoppers, they are starting to add Ticklebellies holiday cards. Browse the selection today at Avannabel Baby.
Please note: voucher is only good on Ticklebellies orders
