The Style In Me: July 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

Early Morning Mom Routine

I recently read an awesome article about the perfect morning routines for a SAHMs (Stay at home mom). I am not a sahm anymore but I am home majority of the day since I work at night. Honestly most days I get up with my kids. One because I normally don't go to sleep until sometimes 1am after work or two because since their still sleep I figured why shouldn't I get some extra ZZZZZZZZZ! Anyway I started to realize that I was getting up really cranky and my days were not going as smooth as I would like. I really didn't have anytime to adjust to waking up and starting my day. I had to go straight into mommy mode as soon as I got up. And ladies I have two boys so you know they cut me no slack!
Don't get like me ladies and want to clean the house or do any intense work because you are only going to make yourself tired. If you are a working mom like myself try to move those things to your day off and if you are a sahm I feel that cleaning is much easier once my kids are finally asleep at night. So the article had some good tips on what to do in the morning to make you day so much calmer. Take a look!

1. Get up before the kids-The obvious
2. Massage yourself with your fave oil- To loosen up muscles
3. Get pretty- Do you hair put on some cute comfortable clothes
4. Get your soul happy- Listen to music, read bible, or pray
5. Hydrate- If you love coffee have a cup but make sure to drink plenty of water
6. Relax- Last but not least.....SIT DOWN, watch some TV, put your feet up

I woke up this morning 20 minutes before my kids and I could tell the difference just from that little bit of time. So tomorrow I will be waking up earlier. I will let you all know how it turns out. If you like these tips and decide to try it please leave me a comment or two about your morning!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Picnic Time

Since I have started to work nights now I make sure to spend as much time as I can during the daytime with my boys doing fun activities. One thing I know my boys love for sure is a great picnic. Its a way to go to the park plus eat lunch all at the same time. Its always nice out here in California so why not enjoy the weather whenever you can. Then after the park picnic adventure that will more than likely ensure naptime......YAY LOL!!

Here are a few items that I like to bring to ensure great picnic time. Of course you cant go on a picnic without food/snacks and drinks. My boys love sandwiches plus they are so easy to eat. Pack a bunch of finger foods, things that you don't have to cut and you can easily hand over a Ziploc bag. I make two Ziploc bags for each different finger food I bring so I don't have to worry about them "sharing" if there is ever any when it comes to food haha! Use a nice lightweight picnic basket and I love a good thick picnic blanket. The thicker the blanket the more cozy and it feels like I'm some soft carpet.

As far as your outfit......nothing fancy! You are going to be running around and stretched out on grass for the next hour or more so be comfortable. Some cute denim shorts and a nice over sized top is in order. Throw on a pair of comfortable sneakers, a hat for the sun and you are good to go!

Have Fun!

Picnic Time by breshaunaderr featuring a pic nic basket