life lessons from Ashley Stock - a momma-in-training.
Remember the headband challenge a few weeks ago? Well it seems I had an oversight–a big one. Kristin, of Kinder Words, actually had a zillion “likes” on her post, and somehow I forgot to include her. Which is a bummer, because y’all are going to want to get to know this girl. Because she has a sense of humor. Just get a load of her Day 2 headband. Gotta love it, right. Visit this post, for a look at all her rockin her other 6 {…Read More…}
A while back I introduced you to a girl who impressed me. Who encouraged me, inspired me, motivated me to be better. to do more. That girl is Ashley LeMieux of The SHINE Project. This girl see’s the best in everyone, and she encourages us to do the same. She reminds us that we can make a difference, and that we should. Be inspired through her weekly challenges, her change 4 change initiative, and her goal to raise $20,000 for her Scholarship Fund by the {…Read More…}
I have a new friend. Her name is Brooke. Brooke White. You may have heard of her, from this little show called American Idol. I’ve watched every season. But this was the only season where I actually voted. And it was for her. She made me smile then, and she makes me smile now. About a month ago I met Brooke in person. Like a total goof ball, I confessed my infatuation with her on Idol, and I even ended with “I totally voted for {…Read More…}
Get caught up on the challenge here. What I Learned From the Headband Challenge: 1. Apparently my forehead is even larger than I already knew it was. And headbands can either hide or accentuate its massive surface area. I prefer to hide it. 2. I like headbands more than I knew. 3. They can be worn with pony tails. And when a busy week calls for limited hair washing, this style is the method of choice. Before this week, I had never worn a headband this way. 4. {…Read More…}
I am a t-shirt and jeans kinda girl. Or rather a sweatpants and very loose shirt kinda girl. Like, I would be happy wearing either every.single.day. Hubs, on the other hand, is not so thrilled with that idea. And having a baby certainly didn’t help motivate me to step it up an notch. Which leads me to what is perhaps the husbands favorite part about me and this whole bloggy thing. I try a bit harder, I take more risks, I primp a bit more, I even {…Read More…}
The Fourth of July makes me think of fireworks.And fireworks make me think of this song.And this song makes my heart race with inspiration,and motivation,and awesomeness.And awesomeness makes me think of you,of how much you matter–to me and to others,and the difference you are makingwithout even realizing it.Cuz baby, you’re a firework.Come on, let your colors burst.Ignite your light and let it shine.Just own the night like the 4th of July.So press play,take a deep breathclose your eyesand listen.Because no matter who you are,this song {…Read More…}
It’s self image month over at the Shine Project. And today, you’ll find me over there giving my two cents.
So there’s this girland her name is Casey {cool, right!).I go to her blogand I stare at her pictures like a creeper.She is gorgeous,and so is her family.But the best part.She is 100% humble.And we like humble.She is a Momma who loves with every ounce of her heart.She has an Ashton Kutcher look alike hubs {huge compliment if you ask me}.She has babes that could be Gap models.She writes from the heart.Oh, and did I mention that she is an insanely talented artist?Because she’s that {…Read More…}
Tips for Getting Kids to Smile for Pictures by: Kristen Duke Photography {we love her}Hello friends! Ashley asked me to do a post on some photography basics, so I thought I’d share something that would help the momma’s out there trying to get their kids to just LOOK AT THEM for a picture. I know a lot of you can feel my pain when you get blank stares or grumpy frowns or just plain ignoring your requests. As a momma myself, I have to have {…Read More…}
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If you have been reading Little Miss Momma for a whilethen you may remember the Secret Week I hosted back in November.An entire week dedicated to revealing your deepest darkest secrets.It was an emotional week to say the least.At the end of that 7 daysmy inbox continued to be flooded with secrets.Confessions you had never told anyone before.I was overwhemled.And inspired.I started another blog,Sisterhood of Secrets.And while I haven’t been as good about updating it as I should,I try to reveal secrets as often as I can. {…Read More…}
From 1st through 7th grade we didn’t have a television in the house. I don’t think I ever complained…maybe because it was all I really knew. Instead of Full House and Family Matters, I read books–lots of them. Every week, my Mom or Grandma would take me to the bookstore to pick out a new book. I remember attempting to take my time to read them, savoring every single page until my next trip to the book shop. However, I couldn’t resist sneaking pages under the {…Read More…}
Every now and then I like to let you guys know what you will find in my browser history. As in what other blogs I have been obsessing over. As in searching through their archives waaayyyy past my bedtime. As in want to have their phone number so we can text and become BFF, because I just know we have so much in common. And today, there are two ladies in particular that I have been getting to know a bit better, and falling head over {…Read More…}
Source: sweetmatryoshka.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest So I wrote a life list. A list of a hundred things I want to do in my lifetime. I saw the exercise on one of my favorite blogs, and I thought now that’s a great idea. And you know what? I ended up learning a bit about myself in the process. You should try it. From the most simple, to the most extravagant, to the utterly ridiculous, these are my dreams: 1. Run a marathon 2. Climb {…Read More…}
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Take it from my new favorite gal, YOU can be ANYTHING–even a Princess. And that’s pretty awesome! {source} {source}
I love when I find a blog that tells it like it is, while also staying positive about Motherhood and life. While I don’t always succeed, its exactly what I strive for in my own blog. Honesty. Like how sometimes Motherhood stinks, literally–but it will always leave you smiling. Reality. Like how sometimes the only solution to a day full of tantrums, back arching and food throwing is a super-sized value meal. Transparency. Like how motherhood is synonymous with worry-hood. Vulnerability. Like how in becoming a momma, {…Read More…}
I posted my secret nearly a year ago. I made myself vulnerable. I put it all out there, in hopes that the exposure would give me some control, some resolve to stop. And it did. For about two months. But then I got comfortable, and I started to pull again. A lot. And for the past few months I haven’t been brave enough to talk about it again, to appear weak or fragile or even worse… like a failure. You see, for years I have {…Read More…}
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The moments where suddenly {almost out of nowhere} you become completely overwhelmed with gratitude, and you're bursting at the seams with happiness…
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