Home for the Holidays with African Pride + $2500 #Giveaway

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in a few weeks and Christmas is around the corner.  This is time of year to focus on family. We hustle and grind all year without spending time with family.  The holidays are a time when we can slow down and take time to focus on spending quality time with our loved ones. 

Rolling in the New #LincolnMKC

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend the day with Lincoln in Atlanta doing what I do best, SHOPPING! It all started with a fabulous brunch at the 5 star Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Buckhead and then stepping outside to learn more about Lincoln’s first-ever small premium utility vehicle, the MKC.

Big Hearts + Self-Esteem

After having daughter, you realize how important self-esteem is.  As soon as little girls start school, they start comparing themselves to other girls. We don't want our daughters to feel like they less beautiful than another little girl.  Building self-esteem starts with us moms, aunts, grandmas and tee tees.  I love that Dove is committed to encourage women to pass their positive beauty image down to the next generation.

Mommy + Me Flower Bombs

Peyton and I are back with a fresh Mommy and Me look!  I had my eye on sheer bomber jackets since spring.  When I saw that Posh Peyton carried one for little girls... I DIE!  I told her I had to have one!  I immediately found one for myself just like it!  

Oprah's Life You Want Notes +Takeaways

Oprah and her posse took over Atlanta (aka Olanta) last weekend for the Life You Want Weekend.  I’m still all in my feeling after attending Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend.  I just want to hug everybody, well not everybody but you know the feeling.   With work and mommy duties, I wasn't able to attend the kickoff events that Friday.  I got my butt up super early Saturday morning to make my way to hang with Oprah for the day.   I’m not going to go into crazy details about the event other than it was AMAZING.  But I do want to share my some of my “Aha!”  moments with you.  

Mister's Party by Park Avenue Events

Mister's birthday party came and went.  We had such a fabulous time, our friends and family are still talking about it.  I called myself planning early so I wouldn't be overwhelmed.  #WRONG.  A few weeks before the party I started to freak out and have nightmares that people would show up and I would have a bonnet on my head, wearing ratty sweats and a t-shirt.  I started venting on twitter.  After my rant, I got an email from Hester, the owner of Park Avenue Events saying she would like to help me out with the event I was planning.  Look at Gawd! 

Early 60's Birthday Party

I hope you all had a great weekend.  I'm switching things up a bit today.  Instead of Peyton doing her thang, you're getting the whole Baby Shopaholic family today.  Mister's big birthday party was almost 2 weeks ago and I'm still tired.  The party started out with a Mad Men theme but I was afraid it would get to corny and went with an early 60's theme instead. 

The Diet Diaries: What to Eat?

Last week I shared my diet and fitness struggle with you.  The struggle is real out here!  The hardest part for me is eating right.   On top of eating right, I don't like cooking.  Plus, I don't have the time.  I wish I could afford a chef or a fresh meal delivery service.  I would loose this weight in not time.  Unfortunately, I don't have it like that.

Daddy Shopaholic: Hanes for Him

Family Valentine's Day Gifts Ideas

I can't believe Valentine's day is next Friday!  Mister and I typically just go out an have dinner for V-day but this year I think we will be celebrating at the crib with Peyton.  Since we won't be going out, it's OK for Mister to buy me something nice.  I was planning on sharing my Valentine's wish list but I figured I would make this a family affair.  

Holiday Traditions

Since it was just my mom and I, we never had any Holiday traditions.  We did the usual dinner and gift exchange with my sisters and brothers and their kids but no real traditions.  I want Peyton to have special holiday memories that I didn't have.  With the help of Chasing Fireflies, I think I found a Holiday tradition that Peyton will look forward to.

Celebrate Naturally with Nature's Blends

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I don't know about you but I am so ready for this long Labor Day weekend!  This weekend I plan on taking a natural approach to celebrating!  We don't have any real plans but to spend time together as a family. 

Weekend Style: Skate Party

Where do the weekends go?  I think I need to take a Monday off just to sleep (while Peyton's at school).  Saturday Peyton and I went to one of my bestie son's 2nd birthday skate party!  Two year old skating?  Peyton took a nap in the car on the way to the party so she was not in the mood when we got to the skating rink.  She was not feeling taking pictures.  I will make sure I take them before I leave the house next time!

Shirt, Baby Gap/ Skinny Jeans, Old Navy/ Gold Sandals, Old Navy/ Flower by Me

Vacation Wrap-Up

Our vacation has come and gone!  Peyton managed to stay very fashionable (HERE, HERE and HERE) while having a blast!  To see the joy in her eyes and the smile on her face was EVERYTHING to me!  Here is a little picture recap of our family vacation!

The Secret to Movie Night

Going out for dinner and a movie with Mister are non-existent now that we have a child.  Even if it were easy to get out to the movies, who has 2 hours to sit in a movie theater?  The last time my husband and I went to the movies I sat there thinking about clothes that needed to be washed and folded, I gotta pick up some diapers on the way home, and what emails I need to respond to.  In the words of Sweet Brown “Ain’t no body got time for that!”  LOL!

Family Photos by Creative Soul

As promised, here are more pictures from our recent photo shoot with Creative Soul!  I am still bugging out about how awesome these pictures are!  

Macy's Pink Pig is Here!

This year has flown by!  I can not believe its is almost November!  With that being said, the Pink Pig has arrived at Macy's!  Mister and I took Peyton to the 2012 grand opening of the Pink Pig this past Saturday.  Riding the Pink Pig is an Atlanta tradition at Macy's (Rich's) since the 1950's.  Kids ride the Pink train through a live story book starring Priscilla the Pink Pig!

4Naturals Naturally Glam Recap Pt 2

If you haven't heard by now Naturally Glam Mommy and Me Hair Affair featuring 4Naturals was a Smash Hit!  

Dynamic Kids Expo & Senior Hip Hop Dance Video!

Hope you guys had a great weekend!  My weekend was super jammed packed!  The Naturally Glam Mommy & Me event went down on Sunday!  It was off the chain!  I can not wait to share details.  But I am one exhausted mommy right now!  Bare with me while I catch up! 

The First Dynamic Kids Expo went down on October 13!  I was really excited for the show because it showcased talented kids doing there thing!  It is always great for kids to have an outlet to express themselves and for the parent to nurture their talents!  There was ton's for the kids to do at the expo.  There was face painting, bouncy houses, games and performances!

Photo Shoot with Creative Soul Photography

Sunday, Peyton, Mister and I had a photo shoot with Creative Soul Photography.  I am pretty speechless on how awesome Creative Soul Photography is!  Super professional, creative, patient (especially with a 2 yr old) and ridiculously awesome photos! Here is a sneak peek!!!