For the first year I was home with my kids, we only had one car and my husband worked an hour and a half away. While he was gone 12 hours a day, I was happily home with the offspring. This arrangement was perfectly fine with me. It was part of the bargain for me to stay home, which I desperately wanted. It did, however, turn me into a full-on hermit. Dubbed a social butterfly by my mother at the tender age of 11, I’ve always been doing something or going somewhere. Making the switch to round-the-clock...
1 Sep
I’m all about empowering women, and there are few things more unnerving and control-robbing than the yearly trip to the vajajay doctor. Usually, when it comes to my lady-friend, I say the more the merrier, but when there’s a speculum involved it just feels dirty somehow. And this girl, is a lady. To date, I’ve never had a conversation with another lady who’s looked forward to the trip. And you know we all talk about it casually, so don’t play like you don’t. Anyhoo- I’ve...
30 Aug
Since I’ve defined my mission, I’ve received a TON of support from other women, who totally know where I’m coming from. Many ladies have sent me messages of encouragement and thanks, because they’re trying to keep in mind that they’re just as important as the people they love, and they’re allowed to chase their passions, too. We, as women, have a natural tendency to back-burner our own needs for those of others; it’s part of who we are. And as moms, that...
28 Aug
All eyes on Marysa N.! She’s the winner of the Sweet Jeanette Tote Giveaway! Thank you to Jeanette of Sweet Jeanette for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway! Your tote and makeup bags are to die for! Mama loves you!! Many thanks to all the lovely ladies who participated and entered! Mama loves you, too! ~Jessi »View More
23 Aug
This weeks’ Mama’s Story Wednesday post comes from my pal, Anne. We met via the Twittersphere and became fast friends. She’s a fabulous photographer (check out her blog), a funny mama, and oh so clever. She friggin’ cracks me up. When she told me she’d like to share her story, I jumped at the chance. Thank you, Anne, for sharing with us all. And now… Anne’s story… I’m a big fan of Jessi’s. I love her writing style – it’s a perfect combination...
18 Aug
I’m excited to announce Mama’s first giveaway!! Do you love bags? I LOVE bags! I can’t get enough! The lovely and oh-so-crafty, Jeanette, of Sweet Jeanette is so completely, superly-duperly scrumtralescent, that she is providing a custom-made bag trio for the Mama’s Got Flair family. Sweet Jeanette is an understatement! Thanks, mama! You rock! Check out these delectable goodies! Description: Black and white patterned tote, with polka dot interior Dimensions: 11 inches tall,...
18 Aug
Thank you so much for stopping by, but Mama’s been monkeying around and things are sort of a mess. I haven’t even attempted ye’ ol blogroll or widgety goodness, but it won’t take me long. I’m on a mission to make this site super scrumtralescent! And I’m on a deadline! I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be celebrating the new look with my first ever GIVEAWAY!!! Yeah, I said it! The lovely Jeanette McAwesomesauce (Okay, I made that up) of Sweet Jeanette...
11 Aug
Everyone needs a good laugh from time to time. It frees the spirit and detracts from finance woes and mounting laundry. And since all modesty flew out the window after delivering my first child, I’m not embarrassed to set aside my pride for others’ amusement. In my list of personal confessions on the Flair Brained Facts page, I mentioned a story about Pretzels and Pepsi. I think now’s the time to share this little gem. It’s important to know I have an experimental mind. Even...
8 Aug
I’m so pleased to present to you another “Mama’s Story” Wednesday. This post is from my bloggy bestie, Lindsay, of A New Breed of Mom. She’s a total sweetheart, super supportive, so funny, completely genuine and we have a ton in common. I’d go into it more, but she tells it better than I do. Thank you so much, Ms. Lindsay, for sharing with us. Just a Mom…Seeking to Encourage and Inspire Other Moms to Dream Big My name is Lindsay Williams and I am the woman...
4 Aug
Life has a way of stressing us out. Family, work, a bad driver cutting you off, tomatoes that need to be picked…it all adds up. A gal needs a way to quickly unwind and put a halt to an on-coming bad mood from time to time. You know when Ugly Mom is about to strike. You can feel your blood pressure rising. Your palms are starting to sweat. The tension in your muscles is starting make you crazy. You need a time out. Period. Carve out a ten minute “you” break to get a grip, so your...
2 Aug
Hey, mamas (and, heck, even papas)! When was the last time you bought yourself some name-brand sneakers? Are you stressed about finding the cash to buy your kids 10 bajillion pairs of back-to-school shoes? Do yourself a favor and hop over to Coupon Mountain and enter to win $50 worth of gift certificates to the Nike Store. Entering is as easy as the spending will be! You better hurry! The contest ends at midnight on August 16th! Good luck and enjoy!! ~Jessi »View More
2 Aug
On Wednesdays, I’ll be posting insightful, inspirational true stories from women who are working on reclaiming their identities and finding themselves again. Today’s post is from a lovely lady named Nikki, who inspired me to start these guest posts. I thank her for her courage in sharing her story. It wasn’t easy for her, but I know everyone can take something valuable away from what she has to say. And by the way, all of the photos included are from her personal collection… “When...
28 Jul
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