Mama's Got Flair

Focusing on Family – My uneven balancing act #AtoZChallenge

April 6, 2013 by Jessi 1 Comment

I work on the Internet, so I'm often popping up all over the place from morning until night. It may seem like I'm constantly online, but my tablet and phone make it easy for me to slip in and out while still doing my primary job -- being a mom. Blogging, writing and contracting my social media services give me the flexibility to earn money and still be the mom I want to be. Balancing momming and working has always been a challenge, especially when I was starting out. Getting established took some time, but once people started to recognize me and follow along around the web, things got much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Personal Flair, Yay Womanhood Tagged With: balancing home and work, balancing wahm sahm, wahm sahm

Hey, mom! I can read! #31DayMarch

March 11, 2013 by Jessi 3 Comments

I've read more books in the last four months than I have in my entire adult life. Sad, but true. When I was younger everything seemed so fast pace. We were always doing something and I didn't appreciate the relaxing breather that came with indulging in a great story. Then as the cherubs joined the family, time and peace were always in short supply. If there was a chance to sit still for an hour without having a baby on my lap, chances are sleep was a more appealing alternative to reading a couple chapters of a book that I'd probably never finish. Now, however, the boys are becoming more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kill the Stress, Self

Living the dream unless a different dream job comes along… #31DayMarch

March 7, 2013 by Jessi 7 Comments

My dream has always been to have a family and be a stay at home mom. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity four years ago and have absolutely loved it since. After about a year, I did start working a bit from home because I enjoyed writing and making a financial contribution to our budget. But, at the end of the day, the hubz has been, and still is, the breadwinner in our family, and that's totally cool with me. I like making money, but I LOVE being a mom. Having the flexibility to walk away from my computer and concentrate on my three stooges is really important to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kill the Stress, Personal Flair, Yay Womanhood Tagged With: dreams, silliness

Ghandi, King and Carlin – Mama’s Favorite Quotes #31DayMarch

March 2, 2013 by Jessi 21 Comments

Today's prompt in the 31 Day Challenge is Favorite Quotes. The number of fabulous quotes that are floating around are overwhelming, but I have whittled out five that resonate with me. Here they are, along with what they mean to me. Be the change that you wish to see in the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi~ This quote reminds me that all the whining, fussing, complaining, gossiping, judging and criticizing in the world will NEVER move anyone forward. If I want to see things happening differently around me, I need to make it happen in my own life and hope that others may be inspired by my example. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motivation, Personal Flair, Yay Womanhood Tagged With: 31 day challenge, favorite quotes

Some beliefs suck. New year, new attitude.

January 1, 2013 by Jessi 6 Comments

All my life I've believed everything people have told me about my weight, my abilities and my future. I'd always be fat and I'd never finish anything. People I trusted told me these things and I let them get into my head as truth. I accepted the easy way and let those false truths become my reality. But something changed last year. I started making a conscious effort to break out of the mold. I tried new things. I started exercising. I even gave up smoking. Most importantly, I found out I can do more than I believed possible. It took some real victories to realize that other people, even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal Flair, Self

Mama’s Fierce New Look: Feat. My 3-year-old Makeup Artist

August 31, 2012 by Jessi 1 Comment

I had an awesome vlog planned for you yesterday, featuring some dance moves that would totally change your life. Unfortunately, I felt like total poo, so shaking my moneymaker wasn't in the cards. So, instead, I figured why not let my preschool-aged son do my makeup? Could be fun, right? This is how it went down... http://youtu.be/9yH5T0LuTg0 I realize the video is a tad lengthy, but there was just so much awesome to share. This is actually less than 1/3 of what took place in my dining room yesterday. And I have to say, every second was worth it. After all, how else would I … [Read more...]