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"