Interrupting my regular programing of baby posts with a few things that #mamaloves! It’s amazing what little things can do here and there for relaxation. For Fun. For sanity. Whether it’s clothes, entertainment or just simple rituals here and there, here’s what I’m currently into.
Madewell! I never even browsed the store much till recently, and now it’s like my one stop shop. It started with a simple hair accessory purchase, then I invested in a denim jacket, and now I’m all about the jeans and tees. They also have a bunch of cute summer tops and rompers which I’m soon to bring home! I’m wearing Madewell’s 9″ high-rise skinny jeans (distressed hem edition) and my retro inspired tee is real soft you guys! (I’m also in old Joie mule sandals but here’s a similar pair at Madewell. Sunnies are H&M, and my diaper bag backpack is Fawn Design -similar more affordable version here)
Podcasts!
I LOVE podcasts!!! My hub encouraged me years ago to listen to them but it wasn’t until a few months ago that I tuned in. I listen mostly in the car, and sometimes on walks, but I seriously can’t get enough! Right now I’m listening to The Mom Hour– hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have 8 kids between them and talk everything from postpartum to high school and all the easy, hard and fun things between! They’re super funny and seriously make me laugh out loud. I also like Coffee and Crumbs and I’m pretty excited to tune into my girl Lara’s podcast generation.mom which launches next week. She’s an amazing mama (and friend!) so I know her show will be too (subscribe here for more info/updates)! As far as non-mom casts that are inspiring and empowering I’ve heard Oprah’s SuperSoul and Awesome with Allison are worth checking out. I would love any other suggestions!
Gossip Girl
Talk about a throwback. I started re-watching this series months ago on a whim, and became addicted. It’s such a perf light show to binge and it brought me back all my old NYC living feels of turbans and sparkle (I seers did not leave my apt without a headband on you guys). The show is like 6 seasons long so its a really good one to have in your back pocket for awhile. And by awhile I mean like a real long time. It takes me like 3 or 4 days to get through one episode of anything these days. Haha. If you need another show to binge try Greys Anatomy! Ultimate fave. Or Mad Men. I also just started Safe with my husband on Netflix…good 5 or 6 episode suspense series!
Taylor Swift! And Justin Timberlake.
Again, two things (or should I say people) I never indulged in, but now I’m a total fan! This sorta goes with my tv show of choice above in that my emotions are so all over the place with my babies so I need light girly fun entertainment to ease my mind. These peeps def bring the right jams. Good for the car and afternoon playtime with the kids. Zoe loves I’m Bringing Sexy Back. Get it girl.
Cooking
Cooking a big meal can be somewhat overwhelming but on the right day/eve I’ve found it majorly therapeutic! So every now and the when the kids go to bed I’ll either cook via recipe (always love the Gjelina and Malibu Farm cookbooks-thank you Heather and Megan!) but more often I’ll turn to Pinterest or make an old go-to something from scratch. I’ll pour a good glass of red, turn on Van Morrison pandora station, and light a candle. It makes a great ending to the day!
I recently tried these little eye pads and I really like ’em (thanks for the suggestion @ashnfashn)! I feel like I’m constantly battling puffy tired mama eyes and these seem to do the trick. And if they don’t, they at least feel like they do. Which to me is half the battle, and just as important.
Routine.
This is a boring one but I realize more and more over time that it’s just so important to me. And my family. I go through phases where I go go go with the kids or try new adventures but on the third day, just when I wonder if we’ve found a new normal my babies hit a wall and want their old normal back. Their routine back. Mama wants it too. I love to be spontaneous but I can’t hit the spontaneity button without a hard hit to my reset button first. It’s the fuel to my everything else.
So those are all the random things #mamaloves right now. I plan do this again cuz it was fun:)
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