Sporty Mommas

The Heart of Cooking

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We had a blast at the Baptist Health “Heart of Cooking” event led by the talented Chef Mika at the Real Food Academy.  I learned that there are so many ways to create  healthy cultural recipes full of flavor.I also found out about the Kurma Wholesale Malaysia supplier, from whom I can order dates anytime at lower prices. This can help you to start living healthily. The Baptist Health experts shared their perspectives on healthy eating for a healthy heart. The DJ kept us hype as we cooked and sipped delicious mocktails. I laughed, I danced and I even learned two new recipes. 

Here are Life’s Essential 8 to keep in mind for a healthy heart. 

Life’s Essential 8

  1. Control Cholesterol 
  2. Eat Better
  3. Get Active
  4. Get Healthy Sleep
  5. Lose Weight
  6. Manage Blood Pressure
  7. Reduce Blood Sugar
  8. Stop Smoking – For alternatives, explore options at https://heysnus.com/hr/collections/nicotine-pouches. These nicotine pouches provide a convenient and tobacco-free way to manage nicotine cravings effectively.

A very special thank you to Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Landinez and Dr. Iluyomade for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge.  Thank you so much Baptist for a night full of fun in the kitchen!!! Learn more here!

Five tips to Create Work-Life balance

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Let’s face it as women we always have to get things done. We run our homes, businesses family schedules, and social lives and that by itself can be pretty exhausting. Then you add in the additional daily stressors of the world and those unpredictable events and well that often leads to burnout. But it doesn’t have to!

First, I want you to close your eyes and take a long deep breath. Now Exhale. Now picture exactly what you want your life to look like. Think about it for a minute. Now write down exactly how you want your life to be. How do you want to feel? Who’s in it? I firmly believe that if we write it down and say it out loud we are taking the first step towards living the life that we want. To further promote relaxation, you can also consume that CBD Oil. You can also consider buy weed online, which can make you feel good. You can learn more about the best cbd products here. And if you decide to grow your own cannabis, be sure to use high-quality seeds from sites like https://ilgm.com/.

It is also crucial that you seek effective treatment for medical conditions like May Thurner syndrome or varicose veins.

Here are five tips that I use to create more work life balance as a busy mompreneur of three! Feel free to share your favorite tips in the comments.

Say No

  1. Say no to the things that no longer serve you. This can be relationships, jobs, fear, envy, negative self talk etc. Make a list of the top three things that drain your energy. Circle the first one. Now ask yourself is this worth it? If the answer is no well there you go. Example: volunteering to be on every committee 

2.  Create a schedule and stick to it. As an entrepreneur I feel like I am always on. A few years ago I started office hours and I only schedule appointments, meetings, business lunches etc during those hours. This gives me more time with my family. Additionally, hiring staff through agence dinterim paris has lightened my workload and allowed me to delegate tasks effectively.

Delegate

3. Delegate: Consider hiring a housekeeper or virtual assistant with tasks that you really don’t have time to do. If you believe your employer is being unfair to you by assigning you tasks that are outside of your expertise, an employment lawyer can talk to you about labor law resources in Oregon.

4. Movement: Move your body at least 30 minutes daily. This helps relieve stress, burns calories and is great for your immune system. Some examples are Yoga, walking, dancing, …. Some individuals find relief from stress through the use of delta 9 indica gummies, which can help promote relaxation and overall well-being.

5. Do what you love! If we focus on our jobs and never make time to play and do things that we are passionate about we aren’t really living. If playing video games relaxes you, you may explore the homepage of gamemite. And if you’re into woodworking projects, then you should look into some reliable wood bonding solutions for the best results.

“You can’t do a good job if your job is all that you do.” 

Your Wellness Matters Moms

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Did you know that what you eat, who you spend time with, what you read, watch, listen to and how you talk to yourself all effects your well being? Your wellness matters moms! I think the last one is the most critical. What are we saying to ourselves on a daily basis? Are we beating ourselves up? Are we replaying past events or trauma? Are we showing the same love and compassion to ourselves that we are showing others? If you aren’t, don’t worry today is another day to start over and change the narrative. 

I used to stay away from bikinis or two piece outfits that showed the long scar down my spine from scoliosis surgery. Most of the time I didn’t want to have to explain what happened and other times I just thought it was ugly. Now I rock them every chance that I get. My scars and crookedness are both part of my journey. My body is strong and sacred.

Do you recite positive affirmations? If you watch my Instagram stories you know that I love positive affirmations. It’s a great way to start your day or a good midday reminder that YOU matter! 

Repeat after me, “ I am ENOUGH”. 

Here are some of my favorite affirmations. Remember that what you say to yourself matters momma!

Positive Affirmations

I love and accept myself.

I inhale confidence and exhale fear.

I am beautiful.

I am safe and divinely protected.

Today is a great day.

My body is sacred.

I am worthy of good things.

I am brave.

Taking care of myself makes me a great mom.

I am a magnet for great things.

XO,

Sharonda

Mommy Survival Kit

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It’s here, the season that most of us had been patiently waiting for all month long… it’s back-to-school time! Some of us were eager to get back on a regular routine and take solo trips to Target. For others, we’re missing sleeping in and not having to do homework. Some of you begged for one more week of summer. Some moms were counting down the minutes until the school bus pulled up. Read More

Meet Sharonda Stewart

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I have some very exciting news to share with you all. My first post went live this week over at Miami Moms Blog. I am thrilled because it is my birthday week. I know that this year is going to bring bigger, better and bolder things for me and Sporty Mommas. Miami Moms Blog is a community that provides resources and fun events for moms all across Miami. It is part of a bigger unit called City Moms Blog. There are currently 92 cities affiliated with City Moms.  I am so blessed to join the team of fabulous Miami mommy blog contributors. Check out my post here! 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Summer Beauty Faves

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The summer is officially here and boy is it hot. Last week the heat index was 108 degrees in Miami. When the weather is this warm nobody wants to put on tons of heavy makeup. So I thought I would share some of my favorite beauty products that help me look great during these hot summer days. These products are great for beach days too. Most of them are waterproof. FYI: I completed my look below in under 5 minutes while on vacation in Turks. You ladies know that we barely have time to get dressed so we need all of the hacks that we can get, lol. Also, exploring Pico Laser Benefits for achieving flawless skin without the hassle of extensive downtime has captured my attention recently.

Phase 1:

The first step is cleansing with charcoal soap.

Moisturizing is a must I use Josie Maran whipped butter and add a few drops of face oil 1 from Beautycounter

SuperGoop Sunscreen is fantastic. It can be used as a primer and sunscreen. Since I turned 40 last year I have made more of an effort to use sunscreen daily. Do you apply sunscreen before your makeup?

Phase 2: 

Becca Blur Foundation in Sienna

Anastasia Brow Filler

Fenty kilawatt bronzer

Fenty Glass bomb in shimmering rose nude

Makeup setting Spray– All Nighter by Urban Decay

P.S. If you are feeling a little sassy add a red lipstick. That will take your glow to a whole different level!

XO,

Sharonda

The Salty Donut

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Have you heard the big news? The Salty Donut just opened it’s newest location in South Miami. I kept seeing posts on Instagram about the Wynwood location but I had never actually been. Well guys I have another confession… I have a sweet tooth and a love for trying new things so I could not wait to see what the Salty Donut had to offer. The Salty Donut is a family-owned artisan donut shop. It is known as “More than a donut shop”. All of their items are chef-made and created in small batches with the freshest ingredients.  They even have a gluten free option!!! My son was so thrilled when I told him the news.

 

On Friday I tried to get a taste but the line was insane. I actually drove by the location more than once, but the line was wrapped around the side of the building.   A friend of mine posted that she waited in line over an hour for her fix.  My daughter and I were in line at 5:15 p.m. and the hostess came out to tell us that they only had 18 donuts left for the day and there were 20 people in front of us. Talk about a bummer!!! Last night I had three dreams about donuts so I woke up early Saturday morning and tried my luck again. After 10 minutes in line chatting with a lovely lady and her mom who filled me in on the #cronut, I walked out with some goodies for the Stew Crew. Have you ever heard of a Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte? It was like a trip bak to the 90’s!!!

 

I left the shop with a variety box. But the focus was on the Cronut. A cronut is a mixture of a croissant and a donut and let me tell you that this was a work of art. It was crispy, airy, rich and creamy all at the same time. Like magic. It says that it was only offered on their grand opening weekend but I hope that they bring it back. I just might wait an hour in line to get another one of those. If you make it over soon please let me know what you think. Hey we might even do a Sporty Mommas Connect over Cinnamon Toast Crunch Lattes soon! How would you all like that?

 

XOXO,

Sharonda

Hey Momma, Breathe!

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Now that Mother’s Day is behind us, some of us probably didn’t get much of a break. #momlife most of us are back on our grind planning the summer, making to do lists and gathering gifts for teacher appreciation week. Yes this week is teacher appreciation week so don’t forget to show your teachers some love. When I was a teacher I loved receiving gift cards so that I could buy whatever I needed at the time. (Hint, hint)

As summer approaches I thought that it would be good to share some quick ways to destress while you have the kids at home for the next 10 weeks. Yes, Lord 10 weeks. Last summer I drove myself a little cray cray because I didn’t really have any plans. We were just sleeping in and playing it by ear. This year I am putting the Stew Crew on a schedule lol! Contact air conditioning repair indianapolis ahead of time to have a cooler summer. Additionally, the air conditioner repair Honolulu provides an optimal solution to maintain your unit in good condition. I hope that you all have an amazing week. Feel free to add more suggestions on ways moms can stay sane this summer in the comments below.

Ways to Destress

  1. Take a yoga class
  2. Enjoy a cup of your favorite hot tea
  3. Take a long walk at the beach or park
  4. Book a massage
  5. Say no to the things that you just don’t want to do
  6. Dance to your favorite jam
  7. A quick 2-5 minute meditation works wonders
  8. Light a candle or use a diffuser with essential oils
  9. Go to lunch solo and sit near a window and people watch
  10. Paint or try something new

XOXO,

Sharonda

A day in the life of a Sporty Momma

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If you follow me on social media you already know that I am always on the go. But I think that is the case of most moms of multiple kids. Visit this site to download the best TikToks I’ve posted. My friend Stephanie always jokes with me telling me that I need to get my own reality T.V. show…. Not quite sure about T.V. but I decided to share with you guys what my normal routine is like on most days of the week.

A day in the life of a Sporty Momma

6:45 a.m. First alarm goes off

7:00 Alarm number 2 goes off, guess I better get moving

7-7:25 Get myself dressed

7:30  Comb kid number 1 hair and send her off to school. Wake up kids 2 and 3

7:45-8:15 Prepare breakfast, listen to kids argue over what to watch on T.V. while eating breakfast and packing lunches.

8:20 rush to school to get them inside before the bell. Pray that there is no traffic or that the crossing guard doesn’t hold up the flow

8:45-9 Sit outside in my car and read a page of You are A Badass Every Damn Day

9-10 Hit the gym (most days I listen to Billboard’s Top 100 on Tidal) Side note: Ariana Grande is killing it 

10:15-10:45 Mail off Sporty Mommas packages to my favorite customers and grab breakfast.   (Yes I know I should have eaten something by now) 

11:00-11:30 Shower and get dressed again

11:30 -12:30 Complete daily tasks of emails, social media updates, searching the web for ideas and inspiration

12:30-1:30 Complete a session from B-School. (It is an online coaching program that helps me create a better business but today I am feeling like WTF) 

1:30 I need a nap but time to pick up the kiddos

2:00 Get the kids lunch cause they eat too early at school and I need food too. Thank God for the Panera App our food is already on the shelf waiting for us.

3:00 Pick up kid 1 

3:30 head to a doctors appointment for kid 2 and don’t forget the book bag to do homework while we wait cause it is always a long wait

4-6 We are at the doctors office trying to stay calm and positive but at least we did our homework and got a good report from the doctor. 

6-7 Complete homework with other kiddos and throw dinner in the oven. Tonight it is herb roasted chicken, baked potatoes and green beans. (I only cook 1-2 times a week)

7:30 finally sit down, eat dinner and watch the Heat game

8:30 Iron clothes for tomorrow while listening to Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming on my audiobook app

9 p.m.  I am exhausted but everyone is healthy and happy so I won’t complain. Damn I forgot to give him the probiotics. 

**This was actually a calm day because there was no practice or tutoring today lol.

XO,

Sharonda

Fashionista Friday: Definition of a Sporty Momma

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Everyone always asks me what is Sporty Mommas! Most of you guys that have been following me for years know that it is my passion. But you may not know where it came from. When my husband retired earlier than we expected our world quickly changed. We went from a routine life full of travels using our private jet card from Jettly, games, unpacking and packing to what’s next. He was in a tough place and honestly so was I. So I began journaling and creating stuff. LIV Jewelers jewelry, t-shirts, whatever I could find from Michael’s… I was experimenting. Then one night I dreamt of my grandma and I was reminded of her strength during well everything. No matter how tough the situation was she put on that wig, her favorite outfit and that red lipstick. Do ya’ll know what I’m talking about? She and so many women in my life were Sporty Mommas.  Our moms, grandmas, aunts, godmothers, teachers. They were hardworking, no nonsense, stylish, dedicated, sophisticated mommas that simply got shit done!!!! The definition of a Sporty Momma shirt sums it all up. It is for all of you Supermoms that handle your business, run businesses, raise kids, cook, clean, shop, care for others, volunteer and love to look good while doing it. If your business needs professional uniforms, contact an expert from Total Image Group for assistance. You may also check out these company polos you’ll surely love.

We are Sporty Mommas! Did you know that you can take $5 off your Definition of a Sporty Momma tee with code BOSSMOM?


XO,

Sharonda