I absolutely love athleisure wear and I love that a lot of the designers are creating pieces that can be worn in the gym or at the mall. The other day while shopping in Bloomingdales, I noticed that they changed a whole section to just activewear. I think that it is great that so many people are working out hard and want to look good doing it. Here are my favorite pieces from Beyonce’s Ivy Park Fall 2016 collection! I am obsessed with the denim jumpsuit. What’s your favorite? Shop
Fall is here and that means we get to change it up a little in the MIA! It isn’t as cool yet but that doesn’t mean that we can’t start mixing the Fall trends with our South Florida weather. Here are a few of my must have Fall pieces that will keep you looking and feeling fly! (minus the cool temperatures)
The avocado has become a very popular food among health conscious individuals. It has several health benefits and is known as a super food! It is packed with plenty of nutrients like vitamin K, Folate, vitamin C, Potassium, and it is a good source of protein. I never thought that I would be drinking avocado smoothies three times a week, but I love it. When I am on the go, I stop and grab a live juice 4 from Dr. Smood. I found this delicious recipe on Pinterest so you can DIY! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 Cup water
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled & pitted
2 Cups spinach
2 Cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 to 2 Tbsp honey or agave, or to taste
Directions:
*Picture via pinterest
The 4th Annual Bowling Bash was a huge success. I must admit it was a lot more work than last year and I had a few doubts a long the way. However, with the help of family, friends and support in the community we were able to raise thousands of dollars for the Sporty Momma’s Charitable Fund and Jackson Health Foundation’s Breast Cancer Initiative. A special thank you to all of our sponsors; Design Therapy of Miami, Pilates Pro Works Miami, Sporty Mommas, Sharolyn Turner, Ron Butler, Shannon Stewart, Miami Threads, Fabulous Girls Rock, Emarvanay Collection, C&G Engines, Rob Weintraub and Carrie Giordano. We could not have done it without you. Teamwork does truly make the dream work. I cannot wait until 2017!
Yesterday I attended my first blogging conference. I have participated in several blogger workshops over the years but never a day “Conference”. We All Grow MIAMI took place at the fabulous Little River Studios in Miami. (A bloggers dream= Instagram photos for days) The unpredictable South Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but after an hour the sun came out and blessed us with a typical humid Saturday in Miami. Breakfast was sponsored by Honey Bunches of Oats and it was delicioso!
After breakfast we listened to the #girlboss panel. It was cool until the second session was in Spanish only. My friends said they were use to it and it happens all the time in Miami. I was like huhh! The best part was the mentoring sessions. We actually got to pick a pros brain. Before we knew it lunch was served. Walt Disney World Parks sponsored lunch. The food was pretty good for a buffet and the champagne kept flowing.
Let me tell you it was quite an experience. First, blogging is a lot harder than you think. It takes a lot to be consistent and create meaningful content. If you really want to monetize your blog you have to connect, collaborate and attract a brand that reflect your values. It was great to see so many ladies that are killing it in the blog industry. I met so many famous Instagram fashion bloggers and watched how influential they were. If you are trying to get in the blog world I definitely recommend attending a blogger conference. I also highly recommend that you go with a friend! It’s the only way to GROW!
I can’t believe it is September! That means we are only 27 days away from our 4th Annual Charity Bowling Bash. We cannot do this event alone so please support this great cause. Last year we raised $5,000 in 3 hours. Net proceeds will benefit the Jackson Health Foundation’s Breast Cancer Initiative and local cancer support groups. Enjoy billiards, bowling, cocktail hour, silent auction and networking! So grab your team and let’s make a difference together! Tickets and donations can be made here! For lane sponsorship, auction items and more information please email info@sportymommas.com!
The summer has come and gone and well, I guess it is time to snap back to reality. We had a great summer though. The kids enjoyed a few weeks of basketball, soccer, and fun camp. We took our annual trip to Atlantis and Disney. (I think I could live in the Bahamas a few months out of the year) I celebrated my birthday all of July until I caught a horrible head cold. That sucked!
I will truly miss sleeping in until 8 a.m. (lol), the late nights watching television and not doing homework five nights a week. I will miss not having to cook. Ok I don’t really cook during the school year either. (I am so happy Grown has a drive thru) But, I am looking forward to a real schedule and having a little more flexibility during the day. Plus I get to have lunch with my mommy friends whenever I want.
Who am I kidding? It is about to be a three-ring circus around here. We have three kids playing soccer. (One on travel team) That means three different practices and three different games. This year basketball is in the rotation too and oh there’s tutoring! Not to mention homework. Yes my least favorite word. Then play dates and games and conferences and PTA meetings and well I am getting exhausted just thinking about it.
Oh well, I am off to get these last few school supplies. And a bottle of wine!
#momlife
It is August already! Where did the time go? As we enjoy these last few weeks of summer, I thought I would share my top 5 (can’t live without) beauty products! These products are perfect for the busy mom who is always on the go. Check them out and let me know your favorites.
Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh shrimp 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 package shredded cole slaw Egg Roll Wraps
1/2 cup shredded carrots Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts Soy Sauce
1/4 cup chopped onions Corn starch
Salt Sugar
Directions
1. Combine the following in a small bowl, stir and set aside
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2. Cook shrimp and set aside
3. Saute the remaining ingredients then add shrimp
4. Add mixture from step 1 to shrimp mix
5. Add cilantro
6. Roll mixture into egg rolls
7. Fry until crispy golden brown
Serves 4-6
This recipe and more can be found in the Sporty Momma’s Cookbook
This year I did something that I have never done before, I planned my own birthday party! My hubby asked , “Are you turning 40 or something”? I just smiled. Why wait until you are 40, 50, or 60 to celebrate? So I invited a few of my favorite friends and headed to my favorite restaurant Town for ladies night out!!!!! This restaurant is perfectly created by the Minneapolis architect with a good ambiance and vibrant atmosphere. Just like great kitchen remodelers bring a fresh, stylish feel to a home, this place brought the perfect vibe to our celebration.
We ate, sipped champagne and played a few games. Pandora kept us dancing and laughing for hours. It was a blessing to see all of the women that support and inspire me to do all that I do. It is true when they say, “Find your tribe and love them hard”! Real friends are hard to find! Don’t wait to celebrate! A quick check with a calculator age tool made the #38isgreat moment feel even more official.
Sporty Mommas Crew
Friends since the 80’s
Soccer Moms Rock
#mytribe
