Kids: Cool Educational Products For Kids!

Parents here are some old school learning toys that are revamped for better learning:

1. Buytra Math Toy Learning Bead and Wood Abacus: By Buytra 

For kids 3 years and up

2. Bytra Wooden Number Cards and Counting Rods With Box Educational Toys: By Buytra

For kids 3 years and up

3. BeginAgain Color 'N' Egg Matching Puzzle: By BeginAgain

For kids 24 months to 5 years

4. Dazzling Toys Learn To Tie Your Shoe Wooden Board

For kids 3 years and up

5. Build and Play Toy Truck: By Fun Time Supplies

For kids  3 years and up

Each of these learning toys that's listed are designed to help your child learn math, colors, time, and to develop those handy motor skills that they will need as they grow. Introducing education to your child at an early age will help them to excel as they prepare for school. Parents that start early with their kids will more than likely see their kids learn quicker and be more enthusiastic towards learning in general.  Please invest in some educational toys like these or similar to give your child an early start. They will not only have fun but also learn something in the process.

Plus, we think they are just "stunningly adorkable."  

Until Next Time...

The Stunningly Adorkable Team

"Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable"

Mornings By Mom: New Read!

Hi Moms!

There's a new book out by the amazing and always on her game author, "Trisha R Thomas."




Her new book is called; "Post Cards From Venus."



New from the best selling author of the Nappily Series. Venus has the chance of a lifetime to take a trip alone. No children, No husband. The women's retreat promises daily massages, meditation, and divine meals prepared by a top chef. What she doesn't see in the ad are locked gates, militia style security guards, and a mysterious driver who isn't who he appears. The trip she deserves turns into a dangerous, heart pounding, sexy adventure she will never forget.

Trisha's "Nappily" series is AMAZING! All of the books are available through Amazon or where ever books are sold. As soon as this book was announced fans were ready to order. So head to amazon right now and order yours today. 
www.amazon.com/Postcards-Venus-Trisha-R-Thomas/dp/0983456062/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Side note: I'm also re-reading "Flyy Girl" by Omar Tyree. I love this book and I can't wait to see the movie!!



If you have a book suggestion that you would like to see featured on our site, then please let us know:-)


Until Next Time; 

Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable"

Mornings By Mom: More Time Please

Hi All;

I know this post is super late.  The morning has already past but I had to post to see if other moms could relate and how you handle your time.

Have you ever tried and tried to grab more time throughout the day but it seems like the day runs it's course and then "POOF" it's time for bed?

Well; I have and it's very annoying. It's annoying because, you do all of the right things to figure out your day and then something infiltrates and then it's a disaster! Yeah I know it happens to all of us but when you stop to think about it, it's like you ask yourself, "why does it happen?"

So I started my own regime while implementing small things from other people like twitter's "Jack Dorsey." His days are so planned to the wire that it's sickening (not in a bad way). But I thought to myself...I can do that. I can fit most things in on my to do list and be satisfied.  Which is easier said than done.

Here's Jack Dorsey's morning routine: 



Monday-Friday:
-up at 5 am
-mediate 30 mins
-7 min workout x 3 (whoa)
-gets coffee
-checks in
-to bed 11 pm


Mornings By Mom's routine:
-up at 5 am
-drink a water (1 glass)
-meditate 20 mins (total silence)
-yoga (10 min stretch)
-get coffee (2 cups)
-breakfast (hard boiled egg w/fruit)
-head to office (8 am)
-to bed by 11:30 or sometimes 12

Moms I have to tell you in doing this I was so tired. However it did perk me up and enabled me to focus a lot more. In the end in doing this, it helped me to be more productive in my own routine (with a few tweaks here and there).

I believe for anyone to be more productive in what they are striving to do, they must be serious and focused. Having a morning routine definitely helps because it keeps everything organized so that you can be your best self. More than anything, you want to make sure that you're CLEAR-HEADED and FOCUSED at those most critical moments during the day.

Don't be afraid to create your own morning routine to keep you focused and your day organized.



The Stunningly Adorkable Team
*Where the Stunning Meets the Adorkable*

Stunningly Adorkable Shapie News!

Hey guys, mums, and everyone else out there!

It's back to school but most of all it's all things that's trending for back to school.  

This week our team is obsessed with "Shapie."  They have changed the look, the format and colors! They even have a highlighter " that's see through."

I love it!
 


Check out the new awesome products:

Most are limited editions. So get your kids some for the school year.

If you mums truly want to get real personal, take it upon yourselves to personalize a sharpie for your kids.  It's easy to do via the website and it will make your kids feel real "UNIQUE" going back to school.

*We love "Sharpies" at Stunningly Adorkable because we use tons of them. So when we run out we are in a tizzle!* 

Head on over to; Sharpie @ www.sharpie.com to stock up and to get personalized!



Toodles...

Stunningly Adorkable Team
'Where Stunning Meets Adorkable'

NEW BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Paw 2 Paw Dog Walking!

Hi All!

I just want to tell you guys about a fantastic new business that was started by one of my dear friends.

It's a great dog walking boutique service located in "Hampton Roads" VA.  She started this business out of the necessity of just her love for dogs.  She's been a pet owner herself and has always loved being around dogs.

The business is new and it's nothing like it in the area.  It's a boutique dog walking service for folks who DON'T HAVE TIME TO WALK THEIR DOGS AT ALL.  The prices are medium to high (depending on how many days you actually pay for).  How it goes is: "you" the potential client visit her website and submit a request through the site about needing services.  After that's submitted she will call you to do a consult and put you and your furry friend on the schedule.  Payment is through the site also.  It makes it easy peasy and that's it.

So check out "PAW 2 PAW DOG WALKING" @ www.paw2pawdogwalking.com to schedule a consult today.  Her calendar is filling up so contact her soon!




Toodles...


Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable"


Paw 2 Paw Dog Walking 

www.paw2pawdogwalking.com

BACK TO SCHOOL AND ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES!

Parents! Parents! Parents! Parents! Parents!

It's the end of July and guess what time it is again?

It's Back To School! 

Yes that's rights "MOMS" it's that time again for school clothes, school supplies and everything else your youngins will need to start the school year off with a bang.

If your child is attending a school that requires uniforms then you're the lucky moms, due to most stores will have the uniforms on sale right now! Stores like Walmart, Target, and the online e-commerce sites will be giving you very good deals. Don't forget to include school supplies while you're at it.

Contrary to what parents believe about buying school supplies right now, now is the time instead of waiting until the last minute. Right now your big box stores will always have school supplies, but also try places like your local grocery chains such as, Kroger, Farm Fresh and others will have school supplies as cheap as any other store.

For the moms who's kids don't wear uniforms, well hey, places like walmart, maybe target, tj max, roses, marshalls, and other discount chains is the place to shop, especially if you have multiple kids.  As a mom I know and you know if you're trying to save a buck, you have to shop around. Our advice to start off  the school year is to get a good 4-5 outfits. Then change those outfits up. As your kids get into the groove of things they can incorporate last years outfits (if they haven't outgrown them) into the brand new stuff. No need to toss those oldies to the side when you can do mixing and matching. That way you can save some dough.

As parents we know that times are tough and things with providing for your families get tougher and tougher.  That's why it's extremely important to start the process right now in the middle of summer to make sure your kids get all that they need to start the school year off right.  There's great organizations in your local communities who are taking donations for school supplies from big box retailers to GIVE AWAY! Make sure you start looking for those organizations RIGHT NOW to sign up or do what's required to get you name on the list. School supplies that are given out to families freely go pretty quickly so be sure to contact your city hall, or search the web to see whose doing "BIG SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES" and contact them. If you get in on it early enough, you can get all of the items that your kids need to start the school year off right.

Lastly, I just want to tell parents to be safe and take the time to enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer with your kids.  Yeah; I know you may have to work and your kids are in some camp to keep them busy. However, the best time is spent with "you" the mom and family. Putting in that "TIME" with your kids will be the most memorable for years to come. Trust me I know.

Until next post, be safe and enjoy the rest of your summer:-)





Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where the Stunning Meets the Adorkable"



Oh totally forgot. For my thrift store MOMS! Check those thrift stores right now.  Sometimes they have the best pieces. If your kids are crafty kids and like to create his or her style let them take the wheel and create their own style. I promise you MOMS, this is what the kids are doing anyway:-)

Mornings By Mom!!

Hi All!

I've been lagging behind which isn't like me to do.

"Ugh! Ugh and a big Ugh!"

"It gets to me at times that my self-awareness falls to the back." Not good!

Working, developing a business and being a mom takes up every part of my day and sometimes I'm just blah-blah. If there's a mom out there that feels what I'm talking about then please let me know. Because sometimes it can be the pits!

Today isn't any exception.  Due to the new development of new a business my Sundays aren't those relaxed Sunday's like I am use to. "Although, when you have a little one running around messing, into everything and tugging on your pant leg relaxing goes out the window."
"Oh well. I digress. I must!"

This morning I was scouring the internet and I found some really great deals! These deals aren't at your local walmart, kmart, five below or khols. These deals are at your local "Rose's" or "Rose's Express." They are really good.
I think most of us have kind of put Rose's on the back burner because they aren't around like they use to be. My have things changed!

Okay before y'all come with the jokes I totally get that some of y'all may believe that these stores don't exist anymore but they do! They do so much that the company is opening up "Rose's Express" stores all over! The merchandise isn't always the best but I feel if you need a few outfits for the kids for the summer to play in then this is the store! I can't make a good enough case for this store and their merchandise! Seriously! If you're a parent you know what I am talking about when I say to "buy a few things for the kids to run and play in." Sometimes you have to go the very cheap route because you know that during the summer most kids are going be roughin-it.

"It is what it is. No shame in our shopping savy game."

Rose's has decent deals and here they are:











In closing out the morning, I just want to thank all of you who stop in to read my ramblings. It means a lot that y'all stop by and read what we put out. My team is "stunningly amazing!" I love them! They truly keep me grounded and on my toes. When I feel like I don't want to, they motivate me and I am so thankful.

So...happy shopping, deal hunting and just having a fun this summer!



Stunningly Adorkable Life Team
"Where The Stunning Meets the Adorkable"

Moms Meet Twitter Party!!

All mom ambassadors and others please join us for the "KeepOnCruzin Twitter Party today at 1pm est!

Today's party is about the yummy "Santa Cruz Juice." My kids love this stuff!

Here's the info:

When:Tuesday, June 7 Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
Host: @MomsMeet, @SantaCruzjuice and @KIWImagazine Hashtag: #KeepOnCruzin 
Total Prize Winners: 4 

For more info check out:
www.greenmomsmeet.com/keeponcruzin-twitter-party





Thanks for reading and we hope to see you all there!


Stunningly Adorkable Staff
*Where The Stunning Meet The Adorkable*

Mornings By Mom!

Mornings are my absolute favorite as many already know about me.  When my eyes open and I can mentally feel myself move I am up and ready to go.

Sadly many of you don't like mornings and that's not good.  You should be beaming that you're blessed to get up and see a new day.  It's the start of everything new, no continuation of the previous. So get up, get some positive feeling in your body and have a beautiful morning like you've never had!

As my mornings persist the coffee snob in me can't wait to get up and drink that must-have piping hot cup of coffee.  Coffee is like my "man" that I can't wait to see (sort of). It's my go-to drink, it's my oxygen (sort of but not really), totally exaggerating! 

This coffee just has me so worked up right now!

My mornings usually start at 4 am. That's right Cinderellas 4 am.  I've been doing this since my high school days. It started with getting up at 6 am per my granny. Then it moved on to my military days where 4 am was the call time for physical training.  So I'm use to waking up early and getting my day started.

This morning I got in my yoga with my girl Brett Larkin. She is amazing! I have truly turned into a yoga mom for sure. It's unbelievable how much my body has stretched and become so lean. So proud of myself (pat on my back). Her yoga routines work me from my brain stem to my toes Lol. I promise moms it's nothing like her yoga workouts! Get your yoga on!

After yoga, the first thing that caught my eye as I scrolled through my social media with sweat running down my face was that Hillary ripped Trump a new one.  All I could I do was shake my head. It's always something with these candidates. One day it's Trump being ridiculous and then it's Hillary being told to smile (which many took offense to). Politics is a back and forth ponzie scheme that's made for a very special kind of individual.  Hillary is a strong woman who has taken many hits when her husband was in office and more so now because she's running for office.  Talk about the rooster pen. Lol

Since it's Sunday and I am not technically working (accept writing on my amazing blog), I decided to read through one my favorite magazines, "Parents" and my new one, "Runner's World."

Parents magazine have the best articles and advice for moms.  Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned mom with more than one kid, "Parents" magazine has something for all of us!  

The latest which is the June issue has the talented "Stephen Curry" and his two adorable kids on the cover. His oldest little girl is so cute. She looks just like him! Don't get me started on the little baby. WOW...how beautiful!

 As you read on there's a well written article about his family. His beautiful wife Ayesha Curry is just great! She's pictured in a denim jumpsuit looking fabulous with her two beautiful girls. Ayesha talks about her hot hot rising cooking career and both parents talk about balancing it all.

Great interview by "Parents" magazine. 

Lovely family.

As you turn the pages and get to the back, they have great recipes as well as home solutions you can do to change things up in your space and make it fabulous. 

Oh and one more thing before I move on to the other thing I did this morning. Make sure you look at the advertisement page. Yes they are advertisements but the products with the white star beside them are items that you can actually win! Yes win and we moms love to win things!!

Part 2: 

I just recently got a subscription to "Runner's World" magazine.  I love running and do it about three times a week. This magazine offers great tips and well written articles on what else, running.  

What really caught my eye is there summer (sneaker) shoe guide.  They had individuals to actually test certain brands to see how well they fared.  

Here are the sneakers that tested well:

Editors choice: Sketchers GOrun 4 - 2016

Best Debut: New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo

Best Buy: Mizuno Wave  Hitogami 3

Best Update: Adidas Adizero Adios 3

Figure out which shoes will work best for you and your run and go from there. Everyone's foot is different. We all walk and run different. Getting fitted for the proper running shoe will only enhance how you run, definitely how you walk and more importantly your balance. If I know one thing a great shoe will help you keep great balance as go throughout your day. 

I know for me I need more than just a running shoe. I require a shoe for running and also to wear throughout the day. Sometimes I don't have time to change my shoes. Being comfortable is important! 

The other thing that caught my eye is the fact that they have recipes that looks so yummy! I can't wait to put them to the test.

CocoaVia Challenge:

Last thing is, this ad for the brand "CocoaVia." CocoaVia has a 3 week challenge. If you don't see results in 3 weeks then they will refund you money (100% money back guarantee). 

Learn more at www.CocoaVia.com/results 

Thanks for reading and enjoy your beautiful Sunday:-)

"The Stunningly Adorkable Team"

Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable

MOTIVATION: How To Make It Happen!

What is the definition of motivation: it's literally the desire to do things.

For anyone like myself who has goals, motivation is very important. If I didn't motivate myself each day then I wouldn't do anything that I desired to do. Many times you have it in your mind to achieve a certain goal or getting everything completed on your to-do list.  Having motivation to get these things done is very important. I do my best to stay motivated each day to move closer and closer to achieving my goals.  

Motivation can be twofold. Meaning; some people have motivation to be successful while many work hard at being lazy and not achieving anything.  For many of us who work so hard at our successes each day it can be extremely difficult to keep the momentum going. Some days are exciting and carefree and some are met with many obstacles and high stress.  I'm one to always tell myself to be "self aware" of the negativity that can creep into your mind if you don't meet your particular goal. Often times when we as individuals don't achieve our goals in a specific time frame we are quick to blame others for what we fail to do.  Blaming others for your mess isn't the way to achieving anything. Plus it doesn't help you or whom you're blaming at all.  It only makes achieving your goals seem more out of reach.

It all comes down to your attitude and a positive attitude makes setbacks seem like little hiccups instead of one huge nightmare. It starts with you and only you. You are the only one who can motivate yourself and inspire you to move forward and ultimately closer to your desired goals.

Life is a balance beam.  We must strive to find balance as often as we can.  That requires a lot of motivation from "YOU!"

Remember, each day that you're blessed to wake up and see the sunshine and bright blue sky is another day to move forward in achieving your much desired goals.



Thanks for reading and remember "Stay Motivated."


*The Stunningly Adorkable Team*
"Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable"

My Favorite Brand: e.l.f.

E.L.F (eyes, lips, face) is a brand that has been my favorite for a long time.  This brand is not only greatly priced but the makeup is great for ALL skin tones.  Every shade of the rainbow can wear this brand.

Most of us moms who don't have a lot of time can't spend hours in the mirror putting on primer, then concealer, then foundation, then eye shadow, then do brows then blah blah blah... I seriously don't have time for all of that with my morning routine. 

My mornings are busy!!  I do my yoga, calisthenics, stretching, fix breakfast and then it's on to everything and everyone else! Mornings are happily busy in my household.  Because of that, I need a short beauty routine that will enable me to look great, refreshed and presentable.

E.L.F. enables me to look my best each morning.  

One of my favorite products is the, (all over stick), which comes in 3 shades.  My shade is the "persimmon" and "pink lemonade."  I can wear two because of my skin tone.  I love this because you can put this all over your face lightly and walk out the door, or you can put it on almost as a concealer and then add your foundation or bronzer for a well put together look.  

This all over stick gives you a hint of shimmer or a lot of shimmer.  You can wear it alone or wear with your light foundation or bronzer (w/o the shimmer). If you wear bronzer with shimmer don't wear both. It looks crazy bad. Lol  

It's definitely one of my favorites.

My other product favorite is the "lip balm tint."  I loath this stuff! My color or colors is: "rosy rocker (shimmer)" and the "pink princess (shimmer).  It gives your lips a light flush of color for that luscious natural look.

 

There you have it moms, my favorite e.l.f. (eyes lips face) products to help you enhance your beauty and still look natural.  I would advise you to get a few for yourself and try.

If you want more information on these products you can visit their site @ 

www.elfcosmetics.com to find what products work best for you. Plus the price is reasonable.  

Love that about this brand:-)

If you want your product reviewed by the "stunningly adorkable team" please hit us up right here on our site or just leave a comment or two about your experience with "e.l.f cosmetics."

Toodles...

Stunningly Adorkable Team

'Where the Stunning meets the Adorkable'

Morning's By Mom!

Yesterday it was very sunny and nice outside.  Today it's raining and muddy outside.

Do you moms ever feel melancholy when it's raining?  It's when you know your day isn't going to be bad but because of the gloom outside your day could be bad.  I don't know maybe it's just me being over the top as usual but when the rain comes I sometimes feel that way.

To help me focus and get my mind together for the gloom I have my morning coffee (at least 5 cups). Yes a bit to much but hey, I'm human.  Then I break out my youtube and start my yoga with one of my favorite yoga gurus and she she is...Brett Larkin!

I've always incorporated yoga in my workout routine in some way. My workout routine has evolved over the years from hardcore to subtle and now to meditation of my mind to body strengthening yoga.
Brett Larkin is one of those yoga gurus that knows her stuff.  I spend at least 3 times a week incorporating her yoga videos into the rest of workout routine.  Her videos are packed with so much power that she will have you sweating and sore for 3 days (hahaha)! Being truthful!

Honestly though, incorporating a repetitious yoga routine in your week will not only strengthen your body but also your mind.  You see moms, while you're holding those yoga poses for however many seconds, your mind begins to think and wonder and think and wonder (you get my point).
Anyway; it's calming sense of self that brings you back to your center (and causes you to sweat up a storm). It's a mind-body thing. When you feel through your body like you can't, your mind says "you can." The power of the brain! Real talk!

So to all of the moms out of there who will read this and feel that their day might be gloom and doom, start your day with my favorite yoga guru "Brett Larkin."  Give yourself 15 mins to break that morning gloom-dom with this fantastic yoga start.

So from one mom to the next cheers and have a fantastic day!!


Toodles...

Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where the Stunning meets the Adorkable"

Mommy's Day Is Coming...eek or you have it under control?

Mother's Day is a day where every mom or mum around the world is celebrated.

Sunday May 8 is that day and yes folks it's fast approaching.

You ask yourself are you a "last minuter" or "the planner." Hmm... you think to yourself "what am I going to get mom or mum this year?"

Well think no more people.  Stores like Kmart, Walmart, Walgreens, and more are cashing in on this holiday.  Just look at your television and many commercials are airing product after product to rope you into buying something for mom.

Whether you go to one of these stores or just diy it, it's the thought that counts. It's not really about the material things (although some would disagree).  It's about you recognizing that your mom or mum is that one true lady who birthed you and took care of you most of your life.  For some of you out there, mom is still taking care of you. She does everything from giving your grown tail a place to live, to giving your grown tail spending money, to paying a bill or two, to buying you food and in some cases she's being mom instead of {grandmom} to your kids.

This is just a reminder to make sure that you show love by telling your mom on this upcoming holiday how much you appreciate her and what she has done for you.  After all she brought you into this world. Right? Right!

Show her how important she is to you and how much you love her.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE MOMS AND MUMS!  May your day be filled with love, fun and everything that you need it to be.




The Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable"

ATHLETICS OR ATHLEISURE: Everyone Is Doing It!

Beyonce's Ivy Park is a stunner. From her logo hoodies to her seamless capri leggings. She has truly outdone herself. In my opinion as a mom who works out her line seems to fit all shapes and body types alike. From the girl who wears shorts to jog in to the girl who wants to wear jogger pants. Beyonce has thought of everything. Here are some looks that you yourself can purchase from Norstrom to not only feel comfortable while working out but also to look great in.

My only issue and most moms who are on a budget would probably say the same thing is that the price point is a bit high.  Ivy Park's seamless leggings are going for $52 bucks...ouch! 

Other than the price point the look of the line is flawless and very wearable for the everyday mom:-)

Great job Beyonce!

While we're pointing out athleisure wear for many moms or mums, there's other lines that's been around for a long time.

Check out:

Carry Underwood's "CALIA:

Onzie:

I'm all over this brand ladies! It's also a true stunner! They have everything for the yoga mom as well as athleisure pieces for the true workout or workout chill mom. This amazing category they have called lounge-wear is great! I could wear these pants with a tank and be comfortable.  

Check out some of these lounge-wear pieces:

The colors are AMAZINGLY STUNNING! I love the fact that it's for comfort or running around in. Kind of a psychedelic effect going on. Nonetheless, it's fabulous!

Here's more of the athleisure side:

There's so many brands out there to choose from for your workout, lounge or chill needs. Besides the ones mentioned on our site, there's more: 

Jessica Simpson's Line

Kate Hudson's Fabletics (very cute)

Outdoor Voices (first active wear label to be sold at J.Crew) definitely a stunner

Beyond Yoga

prAna (which we love)

Oysho

We here at Stunningly Adorkable love to workout, play and have fun! Just because you're a mom or mum doesn't mean that you stop living or looking fabulously amazing:-) 

While some of these "athleisure" lines are a bit high, they all look fabulous. If you don't mind dropping more coins than you're use to then buy it up.  If you're on a budget like a lot of us are then, by a few pieces here and there or wait for a really great sale. You can always find something out there that looks and feel great to get your workout on in.  

(Side note: I wonder if any of these brands ever thought about creating a line and putting it in say...a "family dollar" or putting some in "walgreens." (just a thought)

If you have any products that you would like to submit for review or would like to post on Stunningly Adorkable please hit us up!

Toodles...

Stunningly Adorkable Team

"Where The Stunning Meets Adorkable"