Fashion

Moms Do Holiday Style + $250 Nordstrom GC Giveaway

Seems like back in the day when our parents went to holiday parties everything was black tie and fancy. Not that there aren’t fancy holiday parties any more I just don’t get invited to many!! Most of the holiday gatherings I attend border on a more casual chic vibe.

Happy to join in with some other fashionable moms to bring you some seasonal fashion inspiration.

The beauty of skinny jeans are their ability to be dressed up or down. I paired my favorite pair of skinnies with a black and white fringe sweater that I absolutely adore  and a wool floppy hat.

Black, white and gray are a triple threat on my fashion stage. Understated yet classic!

Head over to Take Time for Style to take a peek at their holiday style inspirationEnter to win a $250 Nordstrom gift card here!

 

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Sweater: Shein Jeans: Gap Hat: Unlikely Market Shoes: Nine West

 

 

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Living

Planning for a Better Future You with Nature’s Bounty #DearFutureMe

Nature’s Bounty has partnered with Unlikely Martha for this post about creating a healthier future you.

Reflection at the end of the year is something that I look forward to annually. Really sitting and taking note of what went right and wrong over the course of the past year always seems to put things in perspective. These years seem to pass by way more swiftly than before and we all know tomorrow isn’t promised so taking mental inventory of gains and losses of the past year while planning for the new is so necessary.

In retrospect we always have so many thoughts about what we could’ve done better or differently, then that retrospect makes way for resolutions. Resolutions are great but its the action needed behind them that determines whether we succeed or fail. Taking care of our bodies should really and truly be at the top of our lists and Nature’s Bounty is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to a healthier future you.

As busy individuals who make time to nurture everyone else, we can find ourselves depleted of the things we need to push toward our own dreams. Making your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health a priority NOW makes for a strong framework on which to support and build your dreams later.

Personally, I did a great job this year of putting my health first than in previous years but there is still room for improvement. I’ve started to take  Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies they provide vital nutrients to help support lustrous hair, strong nails and vibrant skin. In addition my goal realistically is to workout at least twice a week. I am vowing this year to maintain my regimen of self care to include not feeling guilty about doing and buying things for myself.

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As this time of year is notorious for reflection and planning for the new year, Nature’s Bounty is encouraging us to think about our overall health and well being. Giving thought to the long term and setting realistic goals that can be achieved and maintained. With  50 years of supporting better health, Nature’s Bounty knows that we’re all better off with a healthy mind and body. They support your quest toward an overall healthy body through breakthroughs in nutritional science with the finest ingredients of unsurpassed quality and value.

To up the ante and inspire you to give your all toward creating a healthy body the #DearFutureMe sweepstakes is offering one winner a Better Off Healthy prize pack valued at over $2,400 (including one year’s supply of assorted Nature’s Bounty vitamins and supplements (customized for your needs), one Fitbit Surge™ Fitness Superwatch, a one-year gym membership and a Mary Lou Retton signed Sports Illustrated cover)

Research shows that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals just by writing them down! So why not post them on your social media and have your friends keep you accountable too!

Participants are asked to take a photo of a #DearFutureMe letter to yourself or upload a photo with a caption that captures their personal commitment to a healthier future. Participants can enter into the sweepstakes by uploading their entry to https://naturesbounty.votigo.com/dearfutureme or they can post their entry on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #DearFutureMe AND #Sweepstakes. Both hashtags must be included to enter via social.

Between the FitBit Superwatch and the gym membership posting a picture to your socials is totally worth it! TOTALLY.

By visiting https://naturesbounty.votigo.com/dearfutureme and making a commitment to your future health, you will also be able to share that commitment in your social channels so your friends and family can support you along the way!

ENTRY DEADLINE December 10, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST

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If you’d like to read some reviews and feedback on the different Fitbit models whilst you’re waiting to hear if you’ve won, I’d recommend you to visit https://mobilemob.com.au. You’ll be able to read the positives and drawbacks of each model, helping you to make a more informed decision on which model you feel is best suited to you and your lifestyle.

Holidays

Holiday Giveaway Day 1

Tis the season for giving. Trina and I hope you are finding our Holiday Gift Guide helpful in planning out your gift giving options. If you haven’t seen the guide click here!

Some of the vendors in the gift guide have been so generous as to offer some of their items as giveaway options. Today is our first giveaway. Holiday giveaway day one includes the Target Teacher tee from Wright Stuff Chicks, floppy hat from Unlikely Market, Rudolf girl earrings and pom pom headband from LoveMyAlannah, Clarence Claus Holiday prize pack from Green Top Gifts (two rolls of Clarence Claus™ Wrapping Paper, 6 Gift Tags and 3 Buttons) and a $25 Target gift card. Awesome right!

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You must be over 18 to enter. The giveaway is open to U.S. shipping addresses only. Delivery can be pretty fast but please allow up 6 weeks for items to be delivered. Trina and Mimi are not responsible for lost or damaged prizes. Giveways will end on December 8, 2016 at 11:59pm et. Winners will be contacted via email used in the widget and will have 48 hours to respond.

Use the widget below to enter. Good Luck!

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Home

Prep Your Home for the Holidays in 10 Minutes with Conair

My curtains and I thank Conair for partnering with Unlikely Martha for this post. I have received compensation for this post.

We hosted Thanksgiving again. For the fourth year in a row, family and friends came to our home to enjoy family and fellowship. With hosting, whether it be Thanksgiving or a holiday party, there are a variety of behind the scenes things that need to happen to create a welcoming environment for your guests.

My home has undergone a number of transitions over the past three years, specifically the kitchen. Paint colors, curtains, paint color changes, no curtains. Recently I decided to add curtains again, this time in the bay window area. With Thanksgiving and the holidays on the horizon, I’ve been trying to make some affordable changes to the house.

If you’ve ever pulled folded up curtains out of a plastic bag you know that panel has all of the wrinkles and creases, then add in the difficulty of ironing those wrinkles out on a simple ironing board and yes, the struggle gets really real.

After getting the curtains hung up, my Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam handheld steamer came in handy.

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I was able to hang the curtains and then use the steamer to get those stubborn wrinkles and creases out with ease. Unlike other steamers this one stands, this feature was invaluable as I was able to place it on the table as I moved on from panel to panel.

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Before guests I arrive I’ll be able to use this lightweight steamer for not only the curtains but I can also easily give my couch pillows, tablecloth and even my outfit a once over and be ready in less than 10 minutes!

 

 

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