You know how people always say once you have kids you’ll never sleep the same. Meaning you always sleep with one ear open! I don’t know about you Mamas, but I’ve found this to be absolutely true. Even though my son is three and sleeps through the night, I still have a hard time falling asleep and am a much lighter sleeper than I used to be. Needless to say, I not always the most well-rested Mama when my alarm clocks rings the next day!
FEATURE FRIDAY: RENEE HERLOCKER, LIFESTYLE, PARENTING, TRAVEL BLOGGER + SPORTS EXPERT
MOMMYHOODHi truly amazing Mamas! I hope you all had an incredible week. It’s Friday and you know what that means… a new episode of The Model Mama Show is now LIVE (woo hoo!). My FEAUTURE FRIDAY EXPERT series is back and I couldn’t be more excited to announce this week’s truly inspiring Mama, Renee Herlocker. She’s the Editor and Founder of one of my favorite blogs, Humble Hiccups, which seamlessly blends all things lifestyle, parenting, and travel.
FEATURE FRIDAY: ANDREA MADRIL, FOUNDER OF SUNFLOWER MOTHERHOOD
MOMMYHOOD1 CommentHappy almost Mother’s Day to all my truly amazing, hardworking and oh-so busy Modern Mamas. It’s been a minute since I’ve shared a new episode from The Model Mama Show, but what a perfect occasion! I’m so excited to feature a Mama that is revolutionizing the importance of self-care and maternal wellness for Mamas everywhere!
EASY EASTER DECOR
MOMMYHOODCommentEaster has always been one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons… Easter egg hunts, lavish brunches, pics with the Easter Bunny, and beautiful church services. I’m also a total sucker for pastel clothing, chocolate everything, spring flowers, and I get so very excited to assist the Easter Bunny in curating special gift baskets for my loved ones.
MOCK MILKSHAKE FOR BREAKFAST
HEALTHY MAMACommentOk Mamas, I don’t know about you, but my busy little one has been refusing to eat breakfast lately. Not because he’s not hungry, more so because he is just too excited to play with toys or pretend he’s a superhero (ha!). Basically anything other than actually sitting down to eat. This dilemma calls for some serious Mama creativity….
THE EXPERT SERIES: JEN SALERNO, OWNER OF SKIN SAVVY MEDICAL SPA
BEAUTYI’m kicking off a brand new series on The Model Mama Show called, The Expert Series. I couldn’t be more excited about this and the opportunity to share so much wisdom with you from the best in the business. This new wave of episodes is going to be a deep dive with my favorite specialists in their respective fields. And most of them are people I’ve either worked, hired, or been listening to for my own personal growth. As a result, I’ve learned so much from them and I wanted to share their inspiring stories and insights with all of you.
FEATURE FRIDAY: SHELTON WILDER, LUXURY REAL ESTATE EXPERT
CommentHappy New Year, Mamas! I hope your 2 0 1 9 is off to a fantastic start. I’ve taken a little break from this series on The Model Mama Show, but I couldn’t be more excited to bring back my Feature Friday Episodes with the debut of one truly incredible mama, Shelton Wilder. She’s a Luxury Real Estate Expert, former celebrity stylist, and the founder of the Shemie, which landed her on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank. Most importantly, this mega-babe is also a devoted and loving Mama to her two little boys, Beau and Lane.
LESS IS MORE AT FACEHAUS
BEAUTYCommentEarlier this month, I had the privilege of co-hosting the grand opening of the newest location of this amazing facial bar: FaceHaus. Anytime you get to work with good friends on a project, it’s always a million times more fun (shout-out to Carly, Kerry and Jen)! My other favorite part of embarking on this new journey of being a blogger + influencer is I just love experiencing new innovative products and experiences that I can’t wait to share with all my Modern Mamas. This new, quick, and over-the-top lovely facial spa certainly takes the cake. It’s the perfect solution for busy Mamas that want to boost their skin care regime.
2 0 1 8 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
FASHION1 CommentHappy Holidays, Mamas! This is for you – all my oh-so busy Mamas everywhere that barely have time to drink coffee, let alone shop for the perfect gift. Truth be told, gift giving is my love language. It brings me so much joy! I just love shopping and surprising my family and friends with things that let them know I love them.
MY TOP TIPS FOR NAILING HOLIDAY PHOTOS
MOMMYHOODCommentI often get asked tips for styling my photoshoots and how I get my toddler to participate. ‘Tis the season for family photos… so I thought I share my go-to tips. The truth is, making sure your photos turn out requires some advanced preparation and planning. I like saying this up-front because it’s easy to look at photos on Instagram and/or Pinterest and think, oh my gosh how come I can’t get my photos to look like that or my child to sit still that long!?! Umm... the final outcome you see on social media certainly doesn’t show all of the planning and behind-the-scenes chaos leading up to that picture-perfect shot. So let’s talk about THAT!
FEATURE FRIDAY: SARA HAPP, FOUNDER OF SARA HAPP INC.
BEAUTY1 CommentHi truly amazing Mamas! I hope you all had an incredible week and a fabulous fall so far. It’s Friday and you know what that means… a new episode of The Model Mama Show is now LIVE (woo hoo!). It’s time for episode 11 of our FEATURE FRIDAY series and I’m thrilled to announce this week’s truly inspiring Mama and major beauty guru. Sara Happ (AKA The Lip Expert) is amazing in every way. She’s the Founder of her wildly successful luxury lip product line, Sara Happ Inc. This mega babe is also a devoted and loving Mama to her adorable little girl, Julia.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR MARRIAGE S-P-I-C-Y
FASHION3 CommentsAfter a baby comes into the mix, let’s be real… your marriage can sometimes lose that spicy component we all crave. I mean, who’s to blame, the baby, each other, gravity?!? I’m still trying to answer this one. After my husband saw me in a hospital diaper post-delivery, I can imagine some things changed in his mind LOL.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC TODDLER PARTY
MOMMYHOOD2 CommentsBefore embarking on planning, you must decide in advance what you wish to spend on this birthday bash. Which brings us to the big scary B-word… Budget (ha, my hubby would be SHOCKED to hear me say this)! Hey, I never said I’m an expert.. I just promised to share what I’ve learned from my various experiences. But seriously, I know it’s easy to get overly obsessed with all the possibilities and endless details. Once I start going down the Pinterest ‘rabbit hole’, it’s tough to know where to draw the line UNLESS I set some helpful parameters. A clear budget, in effect, is the only thing that saves me from myself!
FEATURE FRIDAY: HEIDI STEVENS
MOMMYHOODHi truly amazing Mamas! I hope you all had an incredible week and a fabulous start to Fall. It’s Friday and you know what that means… a new episode of The Model Mama Show is now LIVE (woo hoo!). It’s week 10 of our FEATURE FRIDAY series and I’m thrilled to announce this week’s truly inspiring Mama, Heidi Stevens. She’s a Business and Positive Mindset Coach who focuses mainly on coaching female entrepreneurs and helping them elevate their businesses to new heights – sign me up! I love how she integrates her unique positive mindfulness and spirituality into her business strategy. Her workshops are so powerful. Last January, I had the privilege of attending one of her workshops called, “Setting Money Goals and Making Dreams a Reality,” at her gorgeous home in Los Angeles. That is where I first met and fell in love with this insightful Mama.
BEAUTY AND BOTOX
BEAUTY1 CommentOk Mamas, I’m talking all about the B-word today. By “B-word,” I mean B-O-T-O-X. For some reason I feel like this topic is still a little taboo. However everyone gets it, but no one wants to admit it or talk about it. Well I think that’s boring! Because this is such a relevant and hot topic - I’m diving in. For the record, my goal isn’t to convince you to do anything. My mission all along is simply to educate and empower on all topics – beauty is one of my favorites. When I launched The Model Mama, I vowed to honestly share all my secrets in hopes it would allow other Mamas to make informed decisions about how to feel like the absolute best version of them-self.
PLAN A PJ PARTY WITH YOUR LITTLE
MOMMYHOODCommentTHE BEST TOTAL BODY INTERVAL WORKOUT
HEALTHY MAMACommentLESSONS FROM HENRY
MOMMYHOODAfter a week plus of celebrations for my little-big boy’s three year old status, we’re cruising into the weekend smiling from head-to-toe. Birthdays are my absolute favorite. I love how they force you to reminisce and celebrate all the big and little moments you’ve shared together. In honor of my Henry’s recent birthday, I wanted to share some of my most favorite lessons from my little dude …
FLORALS FOR FALL
FASHIONCommentOk, Mamas who’s ready for pumpkin everything?! I’m always bummed for summer to come to an end, but then again September is always one of my most favorite months of the year for so many reasons. I love that it feel like a fresh start, it’s the hubby and I’s Anniversary, and most importantly, it’s my little hunk of love’s birthday month! Bring on the celebration, we’re popping lots of bubbles this month - woo hoo!
FEATURE FRIDAY: LAUREN GORES IRELAND, CO-FOUNDER SUMMER FRIDAYS
BEAUTYCommentHi truly amazing Mamas! I hope you all had an incredible week and a fabulous Summer. It’s Friday and you know what that means… a new episode of The Model Mama Show is now LIVE (woo hoo! ). It’s week 9 of our FEATURE FRIDAY series and I’m thrilled to announce this week’s truly inspiring Mama and major beauty guru. Lauren Gores Ireland, is amazing in every way. She’s the Co-Founder of the new skin and beauty line, Summer Fridays. The mega babe is also the Creative Director behind her successful lifestyle blog, You + Lu. Most importantly, she’s a devoted wifey and a loving Mama to her adorable little boy, Evan.