Sporty Mommas

Galentine’s Day Brunch Miami

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Last month Black Moms Miami and Sporty Mommas hosted their second annual Galentine’s Day Brunch in Miami and it was all that we dreamed of. In 2022 we planned a brunch and 25 ladies attended. This year we sold out three time and had over 60 attendees. Everyone came dressed to impress and the energy in the room was contagious. The mimosas were flowing and the music definitely was a vibe.

A very special thank you to Grown Miami for always opening their doors for Jazmine and I to host these amazing meetups. Shannon, Kim and the entire staff always makes us feel so welcomed. Thank you to the balloon artists Ambiance Event Designs, Kid Create Studio, and all of the raffle prize donors. A huge shoutout to Chantea Nicole Photography for the gorgeous pictures. I mean like every single picture is stunning.

I am so proud to be part of this community and offer a safe place for women to shine. Stay tuned for the next meetup. Check out some of the pictures below.

Babbleboxx Resolutions Reset Box

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.

January is a great time to refresh your health and wellness routine. I love clearing out the old and trying out innovative products. Our skin and bodies change so it is a good time to address any skincare or nutritional needs. This Babbleboxx Resolutions Reset box is full of great products to help you look and feel your best all year long. Check out what’s inside!

Skincare

The Tamanu Balm Barrier Salve by Erin’s Faces is perfect if you are looking to swap out your petroleum-based ointments this year. “Erin’s Faces was founded by NYC Makeup Artist, Erin Williams, in 2011. With a focus on conscious clean beauty and a mission of empowering, educating and including women of all sizes and shades the brand creates organic skincare, body care & makeup”. It’s great to soothe bug bites, eczema, burns, baby bottoms, dry hands, knuckles, new tattoos and more. Created with organic Tamanu oil, safflower seed oil and locally sourced beeswax. Best of all it is great for the whole family.  Use code TAMANUBALM for 10% off your order. 

Nutrition

HUM Nutrition is a beauty and wellness brand on a mission to help everyone feel their best from the inside out. Their products are formulated by RD Nutritionist and made with only the best ingredients. HUM’S Flatter Me is the ultimate hack to manage digestion. The Flatter Me is a blend of 18 full-spectrum digestive enzymes to help break down food for better digestion and less bloating. With ingredients like ginger, peppermint and fennel seed, Flatter Me will help soothe digestion. I definitely have my share of digestive issues so I am looking forward to using this during the new year.  Use code: BABBLE30 for 30% with a $29 minimum purchase from now until February 22, 2023. 

Hydrate

Ultima is the perfect addition to your hydration routine. It’s the perfect balance of minerals that support optimal hydration in a formula that uses only plant-based flavors and colors, no artificial sweeteners and no sugar. We know as moms everyday is a busy day and we need to stay hydrated. The Ultima Replenisher Sampler pack comes with six delicious flavors like raspberry, lemonade, cherry pomegranate and more. This hydrating electrolyte drink mix is so convenient and gives you body the nutrients that it needs. Best of all it is sugar-free, gluten-free and keto-friendly! Grab yours today here and use code: BABBLE20 for 20% off. 

Collagen Boost

Biosil is a game changer. Biosil Liquid Capsules are the best way to grow your glow when you like the convenience of pure ch-OSA® liquid in small capsules. These small, transparent capsules are smooth and easy to swallow. Take one of these capsules in the morning & one at night for luminous skin, lustrous hair, and seriously strong nails. Did you know that collagen starts to decline at age 21? BioSil’s ch-OSA® is the only clinically proven supplement that generates and protects your own collagen, elastin, and keratin that’s backed by over 25 years and 20 million of research. Use code BabbleBoxxBiosil2023 for 25% off 1 month supply of Biosil. 

Sanitize

Are you tired of germs? Travel Essentials by PlaneAire – Clean everywhere you go with Travel Essentials by PlaneAire®. This set is perfect for moms. Packed in a ready-to-go, reusable zip-top bag, the plant-based Travel Essentials includes one Clean Surface & Air Mist, six individually wrapped Clean Surface Wipes, and one PlaneAire® Hands hand sanitizer blend of your choice, ensuring a hygienic journey from Point A to B. I love the scent of the essential oil blends that are used in these products. It’s a must have for your next vacation. Use code: SPORTY to take 15% off all of your PlaneAire travel essentials. 

Wishing you a year full of health, happiness and abundance. I hope you find these products helpful.

Babbleboxx: Holiday Gifts for All

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December is finally here! The official holiday shopping rush has begun and if you are like me you probably have lots of gifts to buy. Every year I struggle trying to find the perfect gifts for my friends and family. I am happy to share with you some of the items featured in the 2022 Babbleboxx Holiday Gifts for all guide. There is something for everyone on your list and I know that they will love these unique finds. 

The Traveler

The Targus travel backpack is perfect for the frequent traveler or busy students on your list. Featuring a semi-rigid impact resistant top pocket that helps protect items. It also has wheels to help you navigate through airports, trains or those busy school hallways. I love that it keeps my laptop safe and that it is airport checkpoint friendly. It’s pretty stylish too. Shop the Targus bag here!

The Disney Lover 

Disney Music Emporium is the perfect place to shop your favorite Disney collectibles and limited edition items form the Disney music catalog. Enchanted Vinyl celebrating the film’s 15th anniversary. Features “Happy Working Song,” “That’s How You Know” and more by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. This album is available for the first time on crystal clear vinyl. Head over and find exclusive gifts for the Disney lovers on your list at Disney Music Emporium. Disenchanted is now streaming only on Disney+. Shop

The Picky Person

Let the hard-to-buy-for pick their own present! Customize a gorgeous digital greeting card from Punchbowl and include a gift card from a wide range of vendors including Amazon, Target, Sephora and more. You can send gift cards to multiple recipients and select a different gift card brand and gift amount for each person.  I love that I can personalize a holiday greeting card, handpick a gift card and deliver instantly by text or email. Learn more here!

The Book Lover

Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World by Theodore Gray is great holiday gift for the book collector on your list. This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a journey from Ancient Greek steam engines to twenty-first century machinery. It explains how engines work and the evolution of how far we have come. It makes a great coffee table book with its’ vibrant full color photographs throughout the book. Shop here !

Holiday Music Lovers

Grammy award winning Joss Stone is back again with her first ever holiday album, Merry Christmas, Love. Her powerful voice is one of a kind and will fill the room with soul. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the holiday season. This album is available digitally, CD or vinyl. I love decorating my house to the track WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME. It definitely gets me in the holiday spirit. Grab one for yourself too.

The Beauty Queen 

We all love to look and feel good. For me it starts with skincare. Medpeel has over 25 years of experience to help improve skin health. Made with the best ingredients these items are a must have for the beauty lovers on your list. The Medpeel Skin Balancing cleansing gel  deep cleans the skin to wash away dirt, oil, and makeup without overdrawing the skin. It pairs perfectly with the Medpeel Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum. This serum provides antioxidant protection, complexion correction and age control. Save with code BABBLE20 

P.S. This box isn’t available for purchase however each item can be purchased separately via the links in this post

Cabi Holiday Inspired Fashion Ideas

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The holidays are here and that means that it is time to step up your wardrobe game this season with Cabi. Cabi has everything that you need to look and feel your best during the holidays. From the perfect little black dress to must have denim, Cabi has you covered! Here are a few of my favorite Cabi holiday inspired fashion ideas that are available this season. I guarantee that Cabi will keep you looking fly, chic and fabulous during the holidays.

Duet Dress

Little Black Dress

First we have the perfect Black Dress! The Duet Dress is my new favorite because the sleeves are simply gorgeous. It’s a sweater dress with chiffon sleeves and it fits great in a suitcase if you are traveling. I love how this lightweight piece hugs my curves and it is great anytime of the year but especially for holiday parties. I paired it with my new Gucci heels and let me tell you this look is a head turner. It’s so fun and easy and besides everyone looks good in black.

Evita Coat

Next up is the Evita Coat. If you love a showstopper this red coat was made for you. It’s bold and bright checkered coat with a self-tie closure to keep you fly. This jacket is fully lined with brass hardware and an asymmetrical, oversized shawl collar that makes this coat a true game changer. I love it with denim or over a dress. In South Florida we don’t get to wear coats often but when I do you know that I am going to rock it! The Evita Coat comes in sizes XS-XXL!

Sporty Chic

Did somebody say it’s “Sweater Weather”? The Pushover Pullover is the perfect sweater to travel in. I love the details of the collar and how versatile it is. Try wearing it buttoned all the way up or unbutton it for a sexy off the shoulder look. The color and material is absolutely gorgeous. Rock it with the button fly jeans or leather pants and some fun earrings.

Pushover Sweater

I love all of the uniques styles and fun ways to dress items up or down. The quality of every single piece is amazing. Cabi also has great gift ideas. Head over to cabi site to get all of the latest fashion trends, style inspiration and latest drops.  Be sure to grab something for yourself while shopping this holiday season. I hope you love my Cabi Holiday Inspired fashion ideas!

XO,

Sharonda

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October was full of amazing events in South Florida. I had the chance to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at some cool events this year. From the Baptist Health Cancer Survivor tribute to shopping, Instagram Live and Beach yoga, it was a month full of education, sharing and networking.

First, the Baptist Health Kickoff took place at the Penthouse near the Wharf Miami. We gathered in honor of five amazing breast cancer survivors and celebrated their wins. It was great to see a lot of my mom blogger friends in person. We took lots of pictures, nibbled, laughed and even cried. Listening to the survivors stories was so powerful. It was a great way to start off the month.

Black Women and Breast Cancer

Next, I was part of the IG Live Black Women and Breast Cancer panel discussion. The panel consisted of a Black oncologist, a Breast Cancer survivor, myself and a former television news anchor. I learned so many interesting facts about Black Women and Breast Cancer like Black Women have a 40 % less chance of surviving breast cancer and are less likely to receive the proper medical care due to lack of insurance. Obesity, heart disease and not breastfeeding can also be factors.

On Saturday October 22nd, the South Florida Bloggers and South Florida Mom Bloggers came together for the second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Beach Yoga event at Crandon Beach. Our morning was full of sunshine, good vibes and a 30 minute yoga flow. This year we were led once again by Tiffany Zakka from SWOGA. It was so nice to see all of the beautiful women come out in their pink. A very special thank you to our sponsor Baptist Health for all that they do in our South Florida communities. 

As we close out the month of October please keep in mind that early detection saves lives. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. The survival rate for people with Breast Cancer is around 90 percent, and may be as high as 99 percent when the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body. Baptist Health is offering special pricing on 3D mammograms and breast ultrasounds for patients without health insurance. Schedule your appointment today at BaptistHealth.net/Mammo! I am happy to report that I went to my annual mammogram on Friday and I got the all clear. Please help spread the word.

See you November 10th for our next South Florida Bloggers meetup! 

Babbleboxx: Fall into Fall Wellness

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx!

Fall is in the air and it is great time to add some new items to your wellness routine. The items in this month’s Babbleboxx are great to help you continue to achieve those goals that you set earlier this year. From nutrition bars to skincare and vitamins there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive inside and learn how to fall into Fall wellness with these amazing products. 

First we have Biosil Liquid Capsules from Bio Minerals NV. Did you know that collagen starts to decline at age 21? Healthy collagen metabolism is critical for the proper functioning of bones, and joints. Biosil is doesn’t contain collagen; it encourages your body to generate and protect its own.  These capsules are a great way to help boost your hair, skin and nails. They are small, transparent capsules that are smooth and easy to swallow. Take one capsule in the morning and one at night for best results. SHOP

Health and Wellness

Next up is Core Foods newest pumpkin spice bars! These plant-based bars taste so good. Made with warm cinnamon and spices to give it a delicious flavor combination. Core is made with the best real ingredients to help you achieve your wellness goals. I keep a bar in my purse at all times. Use code FALLBOX25 on corefoods.com for 25% off 

Tree Hut has been making high quality skin care products for over 20 years. The pumpkin spice latte shea sugar scrub smells divine. Infused with good-for-you ingredients such as Sugar, Shea Butter and an array of natural oils like Evening Primrose, Avocado, Macadamia, Sweet Almond, Safflower and Orange Oils to leave skin feeling good and smelling delicious. It also includes nutmeg seed powder, a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient known to help reduce skin inflammation and even skin tone. Check out the coffee scrub too. Grab yours at Ulta!

Finally, the Medpeel Dark Spot Corrector Brightening serum is a must have for your cabinet this fall. It quickly fades the look of dark spots in as soon as 14 days. It’s Brightening Complex has been Clinically proven to deliver rapid, visible results in fading the look of dark spots, age spot, discoloration and post acne marks. It also evens and brightens skin tone to help reveal a more youthful looking complexion. Works best when used up to twice daily after cleansing, exfoliating and toning. For daytime use remember to always finish with an SPF30+ Save with Promocode: BABBLE20 Active from 10/1/22 to 12/31/22 Learn more at here!

Happy Fall Y’all!

Hello Fall: My Favorites for Fall 2022

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Fall is finally here and I am so excited y’all! I have already had my share of pumpkin bread and pumpkin spiced lattes but I had to share with you all some of my other fall favorites. This season is a great time to try something new like a new hair color or nail design…maybe even try a new hobby. Another reason why I love fall is that we re getting closer and closer to Christmas. Check out some of my favorite fall finds and please share some of yours in the comments below. 

This Jumpsuit below is under $50 from Fashion Nova! Don’t sleep on Fashion Nova ya’ll. They have some great pieces and most of them are under $50. I love the utility style and baggy fit. You can rock it with sneakers or heels depending on your mood.

I am obsessed with the Pumpkin Spice Second Slice Too Faced Palette. Every color is gorgeous and easy to blend. I recently started using an eye primer and it is a game changer. My eye color pops and honestly I don’t know what took me so long to add a primer to my makeup routine. Do you use a primer?

 

The Adidas Ultra Boost are my go to sneaker! Usually around this time of the year I have to get a new pair (or two) I love the variety of colors and the comfort of these. Every now and then I find a really funky pair. Check them out here!

Pumpkin spiced lattes are in season but have you tried one with oat milk? Due to my lactose intolerance I switched from whole milk to almond milk earlier this year but last month I gave oat milk a try and it is so tasty. Creamy like milk but without the dairy. It is my new favorite drink at Starbucks.

My go to lipstick for Fall is anything red by YSL! I love YSL lipsticks they are creamy and last a long time. For more of my favorites be sure to follow me on the like to know it app!!!

Happy Fall Y’all!!! 

Cabi Clothing Fall 2022

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We are officially entering into Fall and that means pumpkin spice lattes, halloween decor and fall fashion is in full effect. I have had my share of all of them and it is only the beginning of September. If you are looking for some great pieces to add to your wardrobe, I highly recommend that you check out the latest from the Cabi Clothing Fall 2022 collection.

Shirt Dress

Cabi has beautiful ladies clothing and accessories that’s perfect for busy moms like us. I love the style and quality of their pieces and their mission! I always feel like a million bucks when I am rocking cabi! They have so many great pieces to mix and match this fall. They have great look books and style tips to keep you ready for whatever occasion. I also love that they giveback to women all over the world in need.

The Cabi 2022 Fall collection is all about creating a balance between playful sophistication and a little swag. There are so many pieces to mix and match and show your unique personality. And if you live in cooler climates, layering is always a great idea. I honestly can’t wait for the temperatures to drop in Miami! It is still in the 90’s here.

Shirt Dress

Featured here is the shirt dress! The fabric is so soft and I love the way it hugs my curves. I decided to pull out my Chanel 22 bag and classic black stilettos. I have seen it look amazing with boots as well. This red hue is perfect for fall and I think that it is a great transitional piece. One thing about Cabi is their clothing is made to last. The shirt dress can be worn just about anywhere and look amazing. It comes in sizes XS- XL!

Looking for a more fall fashion inspiration? Be sure to check out Cabi’s Top 20, the look book or reach out to one of their amazing personal stylists.

So let me know in the comments, are you excited about Fall Fashion?

XO,

Sharonda

Miami Dolphins Training Camp

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Are you ready for some football? My son and I had a blast last weekend at the Miami Dolphins Training Camp presented by Baptist Health. There were so many fun activities and cool treats like interactive football drills, video games and those fun 360 cameras. A live DJ played all of our favorite tunes for the big 305 Celebration. I enjoyed participating in a few drills myself and let’s just say I need to practice a little more. We cooled off with pineapple popsicles and of course we had to take pictures with the famous Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. 

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders

After an hour enjoying the festivities we headed inside the stadium to watch the Dolphins up close and personal. The crowd cheered them on as they performed drills and even danced a little. It was so cool. My son was in heaven. He is a huge Dolphins fan and loves Tua and Hill. The energy was electric and I think it is safe to say that Football is back!!! Season tickets are sold out for the first time ad Miami Fans are ready! Let’s Go Dolphins!!!! 

Here are a few more fun pictures!  Oh and click here to see all of the action!

#MiamiDolphins #TrainingCamp #BaptistHealthkickoff #livehealthy 

The Physician Decision

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Our family had a pretty amazing summer. This year we were fortunate to travel to the Bahamas in June and Mexico in July. It was so fun to explore and try new things like ATV trails, camelback strolls on the beach, and waterslides. Oh and I cannot forget all of the beautiful sunsets, late nights laughing and delicious meals.  I can’t believe that summer is coming to an end and it is time to get ready for the upcoming school year. 

Part of our back to school routine is scheduling our annual check ups with our pediatrician. We want to start off the new school year healthy, happy and strong. The kids have to get sports physicals in order to participate in school sports and I always get my annual checkups in July around my birthday. It is also a great time for those annual screenings. Staying healthy is a priority for us and we want to make sure that we are doing all that we can. 

Tips to Stay Healthy

Here are a few of my tips to stay healthy and in shape. 

  1. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
  2. Workout a minimum of three days a week
  3. Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night
  4. Eat my veggies
  5. See my primary care physician annually. 

If you don’t have a pediatrician or a family physician, now is the time to find one! Head over to ThePhysicianDecision.com to learn more.

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