Welcome to our month long series, BeYOUtiful Mom, where we are celebrating motherhood through inspirational stories, crafts, recipes, fashion….. ~~~~ Featured Contributor: Leigh Ann Phillips When my husband bought me a SLR camera I knew I wanted to make it distinctive so I made a camera strap cover for it. You can too! You’ll need: Fabric - I bought a precut Jelly Roll at Joann’s but you can use any scrap fabric. Thread Fusible Fleece - also available at Joann’s. My camera strap ... continue reading...
5 Simple Tips for Dressing Down your Fancy Dress
I love wearing dresses and I especially love wearing them in the summer. You know that extra breeze that comes up your dress, is heaven sent. Yes, if you have lived in Houston, SC, Florida..... you know exactly what I am talking about. Since I love wearing dresses I have to find ways to dress them down when they don't scream summer. Is your closet filled with nice dresses that you bought for that one banquet or that one fancy dinner? I bought a fancy (not formal) dress on the sale rack over ... continue reading...
Wasted Thoughts On Dissatisfaction With My Body
Welcome to the 6th story in our series, beYOUtiful Mom! Featured Writer: Beth Saavedra Since my wedding day (that oft cited standard of ideal female weight), I’ve gained over thirty pounds. I’ve also launched a professional career, borne four children, made an international move, gained reasonable fluency in a second language, and read enough books to fill a truck bed. So why is it that I often feel defined by my weight gain and not those other milestones? Why does concern/worry/despair about ... continue reading...
Lose the Baby Fat! Toning Exercises Pt. 2
Featured Writer: Alaina Holland -Part 1 of our Stroller Fitness go here. 1) Kiss The Challenge: Pectorals, back, triceps, abdominals, glutes Focus: Pectoral and abdominal toning. This is a push-up stroller style. Step away from the stroller and angle your body to the ground. Have your hands on the handle bar in front of you. Keep your legs tight but do not lock your knees. Lower your body towards the handle bars. Elbows should bend at 90 degrees when bent. Push your body back to starting ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Banana Muffins
Featured Contributor: Crystal Owens One of our favorite desserts is banana bread, especially if there are chocolate chips added in. Making several loaves at a time to give away is a great memory I have from my childhood. I remember my mother would let me help her wrap the loaves with a pretty bow on top. I think this is where my love for beautiful gift wrap began. But I'm sure this is where my love for banana bread also came into play. I recently came across peanut butter chips at the store ... continue reading...
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