Ok it is no secret that I love to shop! I just admitted it on Facebook the other day that I am a shopaholic! Last week I cleaned my closet and took 3 bags full of clothes and shoes to Goodwill. Yes I had to make room for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!!!! I am going to try my hardest to only buy the stuff that I really need. One bag, a pair of sneakers, a few tops and bottoms and accessories for the house. Here are a few of my favorite items on sale. Happy Shopping!

Kate Spade Stud $24.90 Reg. price $38.00

Dior Addict Exclusive $33.00

Enzo Angiolini Sandal $64.90 Reg. price $99.95

MAC Travel Brush Set $52.50 ($170 value)

Voluspa Candle Trio $29.95 Reg. price $40.00

We are halfway through the summer and boy am I starting to feel it. I have been blessed to go on two incredible vacations that gave me time to relax with family and friends. But, if you are a mom you know that traveling with 3 kids is exhausting. Even with help, mom still has to do the dirty work and expect to keep a smile on her face. I did figure out if I had a cocktail here and there it took the edge off. So if you are going on vacation with the family it is okay to have a few drinks….daily. Lol! Cheers!

Blue Hawaiian

One thing that I find painful is shopping for a swimsuit. It is a reminder of all of the stress my body has been through over the past 10 years. Yes I work out not as often as I should but there is something about the mommy boobs and stretch marks that make shopping for a swimsuit a pain in the butt. I know I am not alone here. Not everyone can afford plastic surgery or even a nice miracle suit (retail over $100). But there is something we can do to look good by the pool. Here are a few tips for the momma that has it going on and may have forgotten.

Tips
1. We are our own worst critic. (nobody really cares they are on vacation too)

2. Spend the extra money on a suit that offers support.

3. Select styles that enhance the goods and cover up the other stuff.

4. Look for SALES. (sometimes those miracle suits get marked down)

5. Rock what you got!

These pieces can be found at swimnsport.com!

I know that if you are reading this you are probably a last minute shopper like me. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping but I find it hard buying gifts for others. Will they like it? Is it gonna fit? Am I spending to much or to little? The easiest thing is to buy a gift card and call it a day but if your hubby or father is a great dad well you gotta get him a great gift. Here are a few gift ideas for the special father in your life. You can never go wrong with a Massage Envy gift certificate either. Shop my Father’s Day picks at neimanmarcus.com!

Beats By Dr. Dre
Urbeats n-Ear Earphones
$100

Mikasa
Cheers 3-Piece Cocktail Set
$45

Gucci Reversible Leather Belt
$345

Salavatore Ferragamo
Two-Tone Stainless Steel Watch
$1395

Creed 120ml
$350

Who was crazy enough to travel to Orlando the day after school let out? We were! It has been a long week and boy am I paying for it. The last week of school was full of parties and my first Femfessionals event as President. I was on a roll until my legs were so sore after spinning that I could barely walk the next day. I pushed through until we got to Islands of Adventure and I had to practice lamaze breathing to get through the pain. After 3 days at 2 theme parks and Aquatica we made it back safely. Now I need a vacay from the vacation. I hope your summer is going well. Here is a pic from the Soul Cycle Event. I really did enjoy the class, I just used some muscles that I didn’t know existed.

Here is a little secret. Whenever I have a party or last minute event I head over to Zara’s. I absolutely love Zara’s! You can find something for almost any occasion and most of the time it is under $100. My friends use to ask me, “Where did you find that”, now they just say, “Oh you went to Zara’s”. Here are my top picks at zara.com under $100. Sometimes I can add shoes and accessories and still spend under $200. Don’t even get me started with the kid’s section. Have a great weekend!

$79.99

$79.99

$49.99

$99.99

With all of the craziness going on in the world, I was encouraged today by the FLOTUS! First Lady Michelle Obama is my WCW! The speech that she gave at Tuskegee University was amazing. It gave me chills listening to it because I can relate to all of her words. If you haven’t seen it check it out here. I hope that you have a fabulous week! Be inspired!

I was riding on a school bus with about 40 screaming first graders yesterday and I had this AHA moment. How blessed am I to be a mom of 3! In the midst of the field trip I said a little prayer of thanks for being in the position I am in. I asked my husband later on that day if he ever imagined ten years ago our life and what it would be like now? (He said no of course) I honestly could not have pictured this. I knew I wanted to be a wife and mom one day but I never quite thought about the journey. It has not always been easy and I do not know what the future holds but I am so grateful and blessed beyond my wildest dreams. I am thankful for my mom who led the way and my grandma for showing her. I am so thankful for my husband that has been the best father and I call him my bff (he thinks it is corny lol). And my three kids that keep me young, laughing and rinsing my grey hair back to black lol. On this Mother’s Day I wish you all love, peace and relaxation. I hope you take a little time to enjoy the moment!

If you are like me then you probably love to shop. It is one thing to shop for yourself, but shopping for other people gets complicated. Here are my top 5 picks for Mother’s Day gifts under $100. These are perfect for moms, daughters, aunts or anyone on your list. Happy shopping!

Kate Spade “One in a Million” necklace $58 @ Nordstrom.com or this very special mothers day necklace from lovesilver.com

Chuck Taylor $49.95 @ Converse.com

Hanae Mori $72-97 @ Nordstrom.com

Sole Society “Tara” $59.95 @ Solesociety.com