Sporty Mommas

Fit Fridays: Benefits of Aloe Vera

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A few weeks ago I mentioned to a friend that I had been having some digestive issues. I hate taking medicine so I was searching for natural remedies. She asked me did I ever try pure Aloe Water and I told her yes I did a while ago but it didn’t cross my mind this time. She said that her whole family takes aloe vera shots daily. So I headed to the market and purchased a Half gallon of George’s Aloe. 

Within a few days I felt a lot better. I also didn’t feel as sluggish but I am not sure if that was the water or result of me not feeling the discomfort of the reflux. I thought that I would share with you guys the benefits of drinking aloe that I had no clue about until last week.

Drinking aloe vera juice has become popular lately for its support of digestive and immune system health. It also helps your body absorb nutrients easier and promotes a healthy heart, healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range, detoxification in the body and healthy weight management when paired with diet and exercise.

Drinking aloe vera delivers a number of benefits, including support for:

  • Digestive system
  • Immune system
  • Joints and muscles
  • Overall wellness
  • Skin and hair
  • Healthy weight management
  • And more!

Be sure to buy organic pure aloe vera juice. If you don’t like the taste there are tons of bottled aloe vera juices on the market like Alo and Healthy Life Aloe. I take 2 oz of George’s pure aloe vera water in the morning and 2 oz in the evening. Anything over 4 oz daily may result in a laxative effect. You can also get the benefits of Aloe Vera in a capsule! Cheers to good health! 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Q4: AKA The busiest time of the year

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As I rushed into the Doggie Groomer’s to pick up the dogs, a friend of mine drove by. We stopped and spoke for a quick second and promised to catch up later on in the week. When I looked at the calendar to see when we could hang out it hit me, the end of the year grind is here. All of the fundraisers, kid’s parties,  school activities, trunk shows and holidays are here.

This is usually the busiest time for Sporty Mommas apparel. I usually do a few events and try to make up for the summer slump.  And this year’s slump was serious. I find myself constantly running around getting stuff done for everyone but me. I am learning to say no, but it seems like I am just going, going, going. Can you relate?

I am excited to participate in the first Miami Bloggers flea market this Saturday, October 13th, at the Coconut Grove Women’s Club. It’s going to be nice to clean out my closet, make some extra cash, and meet some other fabulous Miami bloggers. Well, I am off to the post office to ship out some shirts. Have a fabulous week! Be sure to order your definition of a Sporty Momma tee! You may also do the storage unit cleanouts to ensure that everything is neat and organized.

XO,

Sharonda

Pictures for a Cause

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A few months ago a Facebook friend reached out to me about an upcoming opportunity to give back and of course I had to say yes. This was not your average fundraiser it involved photoshoots, glam teams, and families that were affected by the horrific MSD shooting that took place last February in Parkland, FL. Our sessions gave others the opportunity to get pampered for the day and making some special memories with their loved ones. By participating in this event not only did I get some beautiful photos, I met some amazing people with huge hearts. So here are a few of my favorites and some behind the scenes shots from this very special shoot. A special shout out to Kristie Montrois and Priscilla Birro for working their magic! By the way if you have never had a photo shoot just for you, you should! Most of us are always taking pictures of the kids and we never get good pictures of ourselves.

 

 


 

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Get Buti-Fied Fundraiser

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Join Sporty Mommas, Ispeakmom and SWOGA  on October 18th at The 305 Club from 6:30-9 for a Mom’s Night Out like no other! Shake, sweat, sip and support a great cause. This glow in the dark yoga party and happy hour will benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. So grab your girls, line up the babysitters and come shake your booties for a great cause. Sorry fellas this is only for the ladies. If you are unable to attend, don’t worry you can still help us reach our goal by making an online donation. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. See you there! Purchase tickets or make a donation here!

 

 

Fashionista Friday: The Glow Up

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Fall is officially here! The Christmas trees have started going up in stores before we can even enjoy the Pumpkin lattes. LOL! I actually love this time of the year. I am crossing my fingers for some cooler temperatures though. Today it is 92 degrees in Miami but the heat index is over 100. Yep, it’s hot. I think Fall is a great time to try new things.  Like changing hair colors, wearing a new fragrance or adding some new items to your makeup bag. So to kick off Fall I thought it would be cool to share some of my staples for an easy everyday glow up. And guess what…. it only takes about 6 minutes. Most of these products can be purchased at Sephora with the exception of the MAC foundation. What are some of your must have cosmetic products? 

1. I love this light weight moisturizer from Josie Maran. Apply after cleaning skin.

2. Apply foundation. I am still a MAC girl when it comes to coverage!

 

3. I can’t live without my Anastasia dip brow pomade!


4. Becca Bronzer on the cheeks!

 

 

 

5. Fenty Glass Bomb is the bomb!

 

 

6. Apply setting spray to keep the glow all day.

 

XO,

Sharonda

Mommy Driver

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This week was bananas. No crazy is a better word. I will just start off saying that after 9 hours of sleep, I am still exhausted from the hustle and bustle of this past week. Let’s see there was a teacher planning day on Monday so it should have been easier cause its a short week but not with 3 kids going to separate schools.

If you are following my Instagram stories you know I spend most of my days in the car. That’s where most of my selfies take place. In my car. I am getting used to it again but it is quite stressful trying to get everyone where they need to be, get my work done, and you know all that other mom life stuff. I somehow managed to cook two days in a row this week and pick up snacks for the volleyball team lol. Oh and I forgot to mention that my mother in law had to go to the ER, have an unexpected surgery and spent the whole week in the hospital. Yep, it was one if those weeks.

I would say it was still quite a success.  I attended three meetings, two volleyball games, picked out furniture for my decorating project and worked out 3 days this week. Everyone got their homework done, had enough sleep, didn’t miss a meal and I didn’t hurt anybody lol. Whewww….so how was your week?


XO,

Sharonda

Tea Party, Anyone?

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My mom squad loves to celebrate our birthdays over lunch, drinks, laughs and gifts of course.  We are always trying out new restaurants and spas around Miami and last week we headed to Serendip-a-tea in Kendall. Serendip-a-tea is a super cute tea house full of trendy art and yes, amazing teas. I was pleasantly surprised with the menu and all of the varieties of teas and delicious treats. Iliana, one of the founders explained the menu and gave us a mini lesson on teas. Besides the wonderful atmosphere, the prices are very reasonable. We had a great time catching up from the summer and meeting the newest addition to the squad. (Baby Dash) If you are looking for a cute place to host an event, a meeting, celebrate a birthday or simply want to try a chic place, stop by Serendip-a-tea!

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Fashionista Friday: Animal Prints

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Happy Friday Beautiful! Summer is winding down and Fall fashion trends are rolling out. Down here in Miami we won’t see cooler temperatures for a while but we can definitely start planning our Fall wardrobes. If you haven’t seen the blogs yet everyone is buzzing about animal prints. They are just about everywhere and on everything. From shoes to hats, belts, jeans, swimwear, handbags… you name it, its printed. So I thought it would be fun to find some cute animal printed styles for under $100. Well most of these can be found at Zara and Bloomingdales for under $100. What is your favorite piece? Happy shopping!!!

ZARA

Zara

 

 

 

 

ZARA

Bloomingdales

ZARA

XO,

Sharonda

One HAPPY Island

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Boy did this summer fly by!!! We had our usual family trips to Orlando and Nassau. A few play dates and outings scheduled  here and there but the main event of the summer was turning 40. I was super anxious about turning 40 last month. I survived and turning 40 wasn’t as bad as I thought.  I got some really nice birthday gifts too. My kids made me three beaded bracelets with a little bling bling. My hubby got me the red Prada bag that I was watching for months at SAKS and I got a surprise trip to Aruba!!!!!

I had about three weeks to plan my outfits and itineraries. I spent hours on Pinterest looking at pictures, reviews, suggestions and outfit options. I even asked my Facebook peeps for travel advice. I shopped and shopped and shopped some more. New swimsuits, coverups, shoes you name it, I bought it. When August 2nd arrived I was ready!!!!

Aruba was amazing!!!! We spent 4 nights and 5 days at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Aruba. As soon as we arrived at the hotel we were greeted with Champagne. Everyone was smiling and so friendly and I loved all of the different accents. At check in I always ask if there were any upgrades available and sure enough there was an Executive Suite. The room was amazing. The best part was the breathtaking views of the sunsets. The room was so nice that I didn’t want to leave but we had a whole happy island to explore.

Most of the time we hopped in cabs to see the area. There were so many restaurants and bars to choose from. One night we ate at the on site steak house BLT. It was good soooo good. The mini doughnuts were to die for.  The next night we got out and headed to the Palm Beach shopping area. We had dinner at a place called Azia. The ambiance was so nice kinda South Beach like and the food was delicious too. I loved the vibes and the big Buddha statues that were all over the restaurant. We hit up the casino every night after dinner. The casino was a lot smaller than Atlantis but it was cool. It had similar casino games that can be found at togel hari ini too. Almost every hotel on the island has its own casino. By the way, if you enjoy casino games, don’t forget to พบข้อเสนอสุดพิเศษจาก UFABET.

Everyday we spent time on the beach. The water was so beautiful. It was very windy though. Nobody warned me about the wind and how the sand blows really hard. Like it hurts so you have to be real or stay in the water lol! We rode the paddle boat and tried paddle boarding for the first time. I was so proud of myself for trying something new. They had these super cool floats too. We felt like young kids out there on the water.

On day 3, we rented a car and headed to the downtown area and Baby Beach. I really wanted to do the jeep excursion but my back can’t handle those terrains. Downtown had a strip called the Renaissance mall. It was adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel.  They had a lot of the high end stores like Gucci, Dolce, Prada, LV and Michael Kors to name a few. We stopped at the famous Dutch Pancake House and had delicious berry pancakes. The line was wrapped around the front of the building so we had to wait like 30 minutes but it was so worth it. Everyone wanted those famous pancakes! They are kinda like big crepes and come in like 50 combinations.

It took about 45 minutes to get to Baby Beach. It was so peaceful and serene. There were cool rocks everywhere. We got there to late to enjoy the water but it was nice to sit and take it all in. We took pictures and actually played in the sand. It was just what we needed!!! On the last night we did the sunset cruise. It started off really nice and everyone was having a ball. We met some really cool people from Maryland and Texas. The further we sailed out, the more the waves started crashing harder and harder and I got a little paranoid. I thought that I was going to get sea sick. Thank God we survived, but I told my hubby that I won’t be going on another catamaran for a few years.

I was really impressed that this little island had so much to offer. We could have stayed a few more days because there were so many other sights that we wanted to see. I am so thankful that the grandmas cheerfully agreed to watch the kids for us.  And I am so grateful for such a loving, thoughtful, handsome hubby that spoils me rotten.  Aruba is definitely one happy island and we can’t wait to go back!!! We agreed that the next time we would definitely take the kids. Hope you enjoyed the pics and had an amazing summer too!!!

XO,

Sharonda

Just Bee Queen

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I had an amazing time in Aruba with my hubby last week. (More pictures and vacation tips coming soon) But while we were there I got to wear one of my favorite new skirts. This tulum skirt from “Just Bee Queen” was a head turning, show stopper, had people whispering as I walked by type of piece. I love it because it is unique, custom fitted to my curves and one of a kind. The fabric was handpicked by designer and owner Maria Strauss. She loves traveling all over the world finding unique fabrics and inspiration.

The best part about this piece was that I wore it on a catamaran cruise and to dinner at BLT Steakhouse at the Ritz Carlton and it was so chic. Just Bee Queen is known for their one of a kind up cycled sustainable clothing. As we delve into the realm of ethical business practices, the importance of sustainable choices becomes evident. For those looking to make a positive environmental impact, consider visiting https://www.pavilionearth.co.uk/. Their range of eco-friendly promotional products is not only good for the planet but also for building a responsible brand image. Aquaholic Singapore offers customised thermal flasks designed for effective promotional use. These sleek, durable flasks maintain beverage temperatures for hours, making them both practical and appealing. Personalize them with your logo or branding to create a memorable gift that enhances brand visibility while supporting eco-friendly, reusable drinkware initiatives. Such decisions are key to driving forward a green corporate agenda. Maria believes in empowering women through fashion. You can customize your Tulum skirt in your favorite color combinations. It usually takes 2-4 weeks depending on the size of the order. I also love her one of a kind military jackets. I always travel with mine. Learn more about this fabulous woman owned business at justbeequeen.com!

Just Bee KIND to the environment.- Upcycle/Recycle!

Just Bee STRONG with your resolutions – Stand up for what is Right!

Just Bee YOU – Because you are Unique!

XO,

Sharonda