Sporty Mommas

New T-shirts: #Momlife

Filed under: Fashion ·

I thought that it would be fun to create some new t-shirts for the new school year. Every few months I brainstorm ideas and come up with a t-shirt or two that I think busy moms would love. You can rock these t-shirts to the gym, carpool, Target, sporting events, actually you can rock them almost anywhere. Mommin’ ain’t easy but I hope that these t-shirts help make you feel fabulous every single time that you put one on. Here’s to an amazing school year! Shop

Not your average mom!

Retail Therapy works overtime!

Caffeine and Cardio are my two faves!

XO,

Sharonda

Basic Invite Rocks: Your one stop for custom invitations

Filed under: Mom Life ·

The ladies at Basic Invite sent me an email at the perfect time. I had literally just used my last personalized thank you card and was searching all over for a new design. So I was thrilled when Basicinvite.com invited me to partner with them and share all of the great personalized products and services that they have to offer. Trust me Mommas, Basic Invite is far from basic! 

Basic Invite offers a variety of products and services including over 900 wedding invitation sets, save the date cards, bridal shower invitations, holiday cards, personalized stationery, thank you cards, business cards and so much more. You can use their easy to use website to upload photos, text, and graphics to customize your items.  I had so much fun mixing and matching my logo with different color options and designs. There were so many great selections to choose from it was hard picking just one. So I made three lol! 

Free Wedding Websites

Are you planning on getting married soon? Basic Invite also offers free wedding and birthday party websites that includes a free address collection service that will help you not only collect guests addresses but print them on the envelope for free. Basic Invite has all-new wedding websites that are completely customizable just like their wedding invitations! These wedding websites are mobile friendly and super easy to use. You can instantly upload all of your wedding details along with images and a map with directions which is super convenient for your guests. Choose from 180 custom colors and even choose a design to match your wedding invitation suite!

Samples

Not quite sure about your choice? Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation. So you can actually order a sample of each item before you decide to print in bulk. This way you can test out different options, paper quality and color choices before placing your order. I know that I like to touch and feel before I buy. How about you? 

Distinct Products 

Basic Invite is full of unique products. Their new Bridal shower invitations beach theme is gorgeous!!! From custom magnets, wedding coasters to send and seal wedding invitations you are sure to find something that will stand out. Need help with your Basic Invite order? Just ask and customer service is ready to assist you with designing the perfect piece.

Moms Love Basic Invite

I think that Basic Invite is perfect for busy moms who want to make beautiful products in as little time as possible. Are you planning a bridal shower, birthday party, quince or baby shower anytime soon? Basic Invite is your online destination for high quality products that will leave you coming back for more. Head over to basicinvite.com and tell me what you think. 

*This post was sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own.

XO,

Sharonda

Teami Detox Challenge

Filed under: Fit Moms ·

Well Mommas, after slacking on my fitness routine and all of the late nights eating on vacation, this Momma needs a detox. I am about five pounds heavier than I want to be and I can feel it. My skin is suffering a little too. Whenever I get pimples on my chin, I know that it is my diet.  I texted my girlfriend a few days after I returned from Turks and asked her what type of tea did she used to help cleanse. She told me to try Teami. I rushed to the website and did a little browsing and Instagram stalking lol. I saw that it was a natural based tea and a replicable company, so I purchased the skinny tea and a cute tumbler.

 

Now you ladies know when I find a great product that I have to share it with you guys. So today I started my tea detox. I will keep you all posted. If you want to join me on my first teami challenge, head on over to teamiblends.com and use my special code: sportymommas. I know that it will take consistency, patience and mindfulness in order to see results. Are you with me?

 

P.S. I did get back on my workout routine and downloaded the My Fitness Pal calorie tracking app.  I hope that helps too.

XO,

Sharonda

Summer Bum Bum

Filed under: Fashion ·

Have you ever browsed through a magazine and thought to yourself hey maybe I should try that? Yeah, of course you have. That’s why they sell magazines. Well last week I was looking through InStyle and saw some of the celebrities favorite summer items and I saw the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. It looked familiar but I never had much interest in it. The packaging was bright and eye-catching and she raved about it so I took a mental note of it. (Especially planning for my next beach vacay.) Hey at 40 I am willing to try anything to smooth out this skin.

 

A few days later I stopped by Sephora to pick up some lipgloss and a facial mask.  You know how they have all of those travel size items in the line looping around until you reach the cash register? They really know what they are doing cause nine times out of ten I usually buy something that I wasn’t looking for. As I was patiently waiting in line I saw a travel size Bum Bum cream!!! Ok it’s a sign, I have to try it! Ok, I didn’t have to buy it but it was calling my name.

 

 

When I got home I decided to look more into it before I used it on my bum. I realized that this famous skin tightener has been around for a few years and gets great reviews. I opened the jar and it smelled amazing. Like Jamaica in a bottle. So far I have only been using it for three days. I love the way my skin feels right after I apply it. It gives it a sun kissed glow. I am not sure what my personal results will be but I will definitely keep you ladies posted. I know one thing I will be using it daily for the next 30 days praying for a miracle. So, have you ever tried it? What did you think?

 

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

The Bikini Slump

Filed under: Mom Life ·

I have a confession to make. I have been slipping a bit since Mother’s Day weekend. I have been skipping out on my workouts. I mean I did a barre class here and there. Had a weekly private yoga class and even made it to the track a few times but I haven’t been working out or eating like I should. I know most of you are probably like oh please you are small, you don’t have to worry about your weight but yes I do and so should you.

For I while I let myself go. I could blame it on the busy May schedule and end of the school year  activities or the basketball tournaments and party planning. But, the truth is, I really didn’t feel like working out. Every day I would say I will go tomorrow. It’s not a big deal. But I was eating more carbs than usual and hitting the Starbucks drive thru daily. Pound after pound and week after week it was becoming a big deal and then it slapped me in the face.

I went to the mall last week with the family to have dinner. Our wait time for a table was around 45 minutes so I figured that I would walk around and look for a new swimsuit for our upcoming vacation. I went to a few stores before actually trying on a swimsuit because I honestly wasn’t ready. I knew what was coming. I even bumped into my mommy friend Jess as I browsed through Everything But Water. She too complained about not being the size that she wanted for bikini season. We laughed and just encouraged each other to just enjoy life and embrace our “2018” summer bodies. Then I proceeded into the fitting room with 4 swimsuits.

 

 

As I undressed I already knew what was going to happen. I saw the extra jiggle in the mirror. I was honestly so disappointed at first. The hot pink suit that I loved didn’t have enough support up top and my second favorite suit called for a larger size bottom. At least they had it in stock right? I even jokingly said to myself “Hey don’t worry, big booties are in these days. People are paying to have a bigger ass. You better work with whatcha got”! So I purchased a swimsuit in a larger size and said the heck with it.

 

But the truth is that it was a painful reminder that I have been slipping and deep down inside I don’t really like it. I have to take action and do something about it real fast. So if you find yourself in my situation don’t beat yourself up over it. Buy the larger suit but don’t just settle there. Acknowledge that you may have fallen off the plan and do whatever it takes to get back on it. This month I pledge to do better. I pledge to say no to the junk food cravings and the tall white mochas from Starbucks. I pledge to get my butt on the elliptical machine because it is to freaking hot to walk the track. I pledge to drop 5 pounds by August first. Are you in a bikini slump? What is your pledge?

 

XO,

Sharonda

Ballin’

Filed under: Mom Life ·

Being a mom of three is so much fun but a lot of work. I find myself always trying to make sure that all three feel equally loved, special …..and you know all of that mom stuff. Am I spending enough time with them? Do they need anything that I am not providing? Do they feel left out? Well my son is the middle child and most moms or middle children know how that goes. I am the oldest so I had no clue. Not only is he the middle child, he has a late summer birthday so that means that he rarely gets to celebrate with his friends. Most of them travel or go to sleep away camp so his parties consisted of family gatherings and trips to Disney World.

Well this year he turns 10 (yes double digits) and we wanted to celebrate him. He is an amazing kid with a huge heart. He loves basketball, video games and MJ (that’s Michael Jackson btw) He never really asks for much but I thought it would be awesome if we went all out for him. And boy did we!!!  There was a video game truck, 2 cakes, 36 cupcakes, chicken kitchen build your own chop, pizza, popscicles, candy, popcorn, hover boards, football, basketball games and about 25 boys running around. There was so much food leftover because the boys just wanted to play. It was so great to see him having fun with all of his friends.

@soler_lina

 

Since everyone loved the custom basketball table that my friend Monica Pardo suggested that I rent, I figured that I would share the details on it. Monica helped me as a favor with locating all of the decorations and extras but I highly recommend that you hire a party planner. I ran around so much the day of the party that by 6 p.m. I had a headache and literally thought that I was going to pass out. If you can’t hire a planner, Pinterest and google are your best friends. I saw so many cute ideas once I plugged in the basketball theme. Oh and don’t be afraid to ask a friend to help you. Usually my mom is around to help me set up but she was out of town all week. I begged one of my mommy friends to come help me set the tables.  Thanks Cheri!! And a special shout out to my hubby who let me do my thing and did all of the heavy lifting!!!

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XO,

Sharonda

 

 

 

 

Summer Self Care

Filed under: Mom Life ·

Yayyy! Summer is like really here!  Well not officially according to the calendar but most of our kids will be out of school soon and that means that we don’t have to wake up as early to rush to school but we do have to find ways to keep them busy. For SAHM summer can be really challenging. You don’t get your usual free time to workout, or time to clean and do chores without yelling “stop that” every ten minutes. Between camps, vacations, play dates and all of the down time, we moms will probably work harder in the summer than during the school year. It is still extremely important that we make some time for ourselves to de-stress and stay sane over the next 10 weeks.  As June approaches, I wanted to share a few self care tips for the summer. And for the record I am not just preaching to the choir, I have to remind myself of this too.

Top 5 Tips

 

  1. Power walking: It helps release stress and burns calories
  2. Meditation a few minutes a day preferably in the morning to set the tone for the day. Evenings are great too. I find that it helps me settle down before bedtime. There are some great guided meditations on YOUTube. I personally like Gabby Bernstein or Headspace
  3. Take a yoga class or self practice with Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube! She has a lot of 21 day challenges and you pick your level.
  4. Mom’s Night Out. Call up your mom squad and schedule a happy hour. Town and House have great ladies night specials on Monday and Tuesday nights.
  5. Stay-Cation!!! Squeeze in a quick overnight trip to your favorite hotel in your city and just enjoy the quiet time. If you can’t stay the night, just spend the day and enjoy the spa and relax by the pool. Trust me you will feel refreshed. I highly recommend the Mandarin Oriental. The spa is amazing!!!!!

 

I hope that these tips help you to keep calm and have a magical summer. The most important thing is to remember it is okay to take a break, you deserve it!!!!

 

XO,

Sharonda

For YOU Moms

Filed under: Mom Life ·

I haven’t really blogged for a while. Well actually since Valentine’s Day. The school shooting that occurred in S. Florida shook me to my core. It was horrible and to see it daily on the news and social media literally burned my soul. I didn’t know what to tell my kids and I didn’t know why I was taking it so hard. After a few weeks I realized that it wasn’t just the shooting, it was all of the events and drama that seem to be piling up in the world we live in.

 

As mothers we carry a load that only a mom really knows about. We are not just caretakers some of us really do carry way to much of the load. I felt heavy and well very emotional. This isn’t the kind of world I thought my kids would grow up in. Heck, I didn’t even think me at 39 would be experiencing some of this stuff. But it is here and it seems like it’s happening on a daily basis. I am a planner, I always come up with a plan or strategy to get things done or a way to handle tough situations but for a month I have been stuck.

So I kept picking up books and reading inspirational quotes and stuff. I looked for people to blame for what I was feeling but none of that seem to work either. Then one day I accepted my true feelings for what they were. Anger. Built up anger. I was angry that I was not in control. No matter how hard we try as parents our kids will be exposed to the craziness in the world. And life will throw things at us that are totally out of our control.

I reached out to my closest friends only to discover that they too where going through hard stuff. So what do you do? Do you throw in the towel and sink in your own mess or do you make a plan and keep it moving. I always make a plan but sometimes it is hard to keep moving when you can’t see where you are going.  That is where God steps in. I had to renew my faith and accept that this phase of my life is part of God’s plan. I had to look at my bible in a different way and reach back out to my friends who may have needed that reminder as well.

So this post is for you moms that may be feeling a little down and out. Know that you are not alone and there are lots of moms that are feeling exactly what you are feeling at this very moment. I am here to remind you to rest but don’t quit. Take a trip to the beach. Call your tribe of moms and have a night out on the town. Maybe head out to Sephora and buy a new tube of lipstick or a new pair of heels. Whatever you do to hype yourself up. I like to look at old pictures from 10 years ago and it reminded me of how far God has brought me and that He has never left my side. Sending you lots of love and light!

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

 

Acai Berry Magic

Filed under: Fit Moms, Mom Life ·

By now you have probably seen or tried an acai’ bowl. The acai’ berry trend has been quite popular for a while now but do you know why? I remember hearing about it about 5 years ago and I tried it here and there. But, recently I have found myself craving this berry hemp acai bowl from Raw Juce. Even my hubby loves it and goes out of his way to get one. I know, crazy right? This led me to wonder what’s really in this bowl and why is it so good that I am craving it like I crave chocolate? I know it is organic, full of yummy fruits and hemp but how does this bowl benefit my health? So I did a little research and here is what I found out.


Raw Juce

Berry Hemp Bowl

 

The main ingredient is the acai so I will focus there. The acai berry is known as a superfood with anti-aging and weight loss properties. It comes from the acai palm tree and is native to South America. Most studies show that acai is richer in antioxidants than cranberries, blueberries, blackberries raspberries or strawberries. Acai is also believed to help control appetite. Hello! It can increase energy and may even help with metabolic functions. Some cosmetics and beauty products even include acai’ oil for its anti-aging benefits.  There are tons of drinks and teas available just about everywhere.

 

Raw Juce

Goji Berry Bowl

 

Here are a few reasons why you should add acai’ to your diet.

*Antioxidant

*Healthy Fat

*Dietary Fiber

*Amino Acids

*Electrolytes

*Trace Minerals

*B-Vitamins

As I approach the big 40 I am definitely here for the anti-aging benefits and it tastes so good. They say it even helps with stretch marks, dry skin and crows feet. You can make your own acai bowls, smoothies, and teas  at home . Whole Foods, Publix and most local grocery stores have a great selection of prepackaged frozen acai’ blends where you just thaw and add your favorite toppings like strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, hemp etc. So far I have tried the Sambazon smoothie pack and it’s great. I personally prefer to get a fresh bowl loaded with all the good stuff from Raw Juce or Grown, but this does add up. Most bowls run from $10- $14 a bowl. Besides making a gorgeous Instagram photo the Acai’ bowl is actually really good for you! Cheers to good health!

 

 

DIY Recipe

XO,

Sharonda

30 Day Challenge

Filed under: Fit Moms ·

We are 7 days into 2018 and some of us are already working hard towards those New Year’s Resolutions and some of us haven’t even gotten started yet. If you are like me, maybe you were waiting until the kids went back to school. In my last post I told you some of my secrets or let’s call them fun facts. One of the things that I struggle with is being consistent. I start off feeling all motivated and eager to get shit done and then before I know it, my mind wants to do something else. Or I get distracted with the busyness of mom life and make excuses not to finish what I started.

 

So this year I am starting a 30 day yoga challenge. I am going to call it the self love challenge.  I have taken a few classes here and there over the past few months and I have a new appreciation for the practice and challenging my mind and body to accomplish something that I have never done. I made excuses in the past because of my spinal surgery but I have learned to listen to my body and just go with the flow. I will no longer say that I am getting old or I am to busy. I am doing this for me. I will show myself some love and make the time and effort to accomplish this goal.

 

 

 

I challenge you to join me. Maybe not in yoga but in working out daily, eating healthier, painting, writing, singing, praying, or meditation…whatever it is that you feel called to do. If you have a busy schedule and can’t make a class or prep a healthy meal, there are lots of youtube tutorials to guide you. I thought that I had to physically attend a yoga or workout class for it to count. The truth is you can do it anywhere and still reap the benefits. So let’s get this party started. Let me know what your 30 day challenge is in the comments below. Tag me @sportymommas or #sportymommas so we can cheer each other on. #YOUGOTTHIS

 

XO,

Sharonda