MCM- " Women on FIRE"

   This Mom Crush Monday goes out to the amazing Firefighter/ Paramedic/Wife/ & Mother Lacy Sharee New.  Not only is she incredibly gorgeous on the outside, but she is even more gorgeous on the inside if you can believe it.  Lacy has such a feisty spirit and personality that could make you laugh so hard you will burst into tears or pee your pants.  Both of which have happened to me just by being in her presence.  Lacy made her career choice to be a firefighter at the young age of seventeen and has never regretted that decision.  Her passion and dedication to give one-hundred and ten percent to everything she does is so inspiring and motivating to so many around her.  To top it all off she is an amazing wife and mother to her two sons,Tyler and Bryson.   

Q: What Inspires you in your everyday life?
A:"For sure my children inspire me everyday. They inspire me to do my best in both being a mother and better person. I would also have to say the men and women I work with as well as the citizens of York County inspire me also. I work in a field where you see people at their worst and you are the person who saves them, helps them, comforts and reassures them. Those people inspire me to work harder and harder each day and to have compassion. To come into work each day proud to be in a career that is the most fulfilling thing next to being a parent. "

XOXO,

THEE INSPIRED MOMMY

Working Mom vs. Stay at Home Mom

I recently got a side job doing commercial photography/videography that I absolutely love!  As I am taking a shower getting ready for my first day back on the job site my son Truitt decided to pull a "Magic Mike"and take all of his clothes off along with his poopy diaper.  By the time I got out of the shower there was poop smeared all over him, the pack and play and over the entire wall of my living room. I was calm on the outside but on the inside I was thinking holy %*&$.  Needless to say, when the sitter arrived I ran out the door faster than a lightning bolt  in excitement !  I  don't believe this makes anyone a bad mom to enjoy an activity outside of their children. In fact, I personally believe at the end of the day it makes me a better mom. I have an activity besides raising my children that makes me extremely satisfied .  When I get home to them I am beyond excited to hold them in my arms. Children are not a distraction from more important work; they are the most important work.  Me feeling happy and satisfied outside of my home makes me want to be a better mom and example to my children.  I personally believe its not the quantity of time you spend with your children; its the quality. Whether its getting a part time job or taking a photography or kick boxing class once a week, I think its important for mothers to have an activity that is just about them.  It saddens me to see the amount of judgement from both working mothers and stay at home mothers towards each other. Whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom you have an EXTREMELY difficult job.  We should unite and  be strong and supportive of one another. The great controversy of working mom vs stay home moms is unnecessary because face it ladies at the end of the day we are all  hustlers with the same goal, and that goal is to make a great life and future for our children.  

PHOTO CREDIT: GREGORY PRUDEN

XOXO,

THEE INSPIRED MOMMY

Young,Wild & FREE

To be inspired you have to have people in your life that constantly inspire you and challenge you to be a better person.  These are some of the people in my life that are constantly molding me and telling me to never give up on my dreams and my faith.  My children make me want to be a better and more adventurous person everyday.  Why not grab people that inspire you and have a photo shoot?! You only live one life so make it a life full of love, laughter, encouragement, blessings, hope and add some crazy shenanigans in there and BOOM;) 

Red and Blue Dress: Loud and Proud London

Boys Attire: H&M

Chanel Headbands: Blush Boutique

Twin Rompers: Belk

XOXO,

Thee Inspired Mommy

Pampers size 2 ($.10 a diaper) at Target today

My husband just sent this to me and I thought I would share it with my other mommy friends out there.  Follow the directions on this site for discounted Pampers diapers size 2.  I just ordered mine and will be picking them up today :)  http://passionatepennypincher.com/2014/07/hot-pampers-as-low-as-10-per-diaper-at-target-stock-up-price-lowest-ever/

"Maxi Peasant Off the Shoulder Dress"

Dress: Boston Proper

Egyptian Cross Bracelet: Charming Charlies

A Beautiful Body Project- The Bodies of Mothers

I stumbled across A Beautiful Body Project which is the work of photographer Jade Beall and felt so empowered by her perception of beauty, and we praise her un-photoshopped photography of mommies around the world.  "Jade's dream is to inspire future generations of women to be free from the unnecessary self-suffering and embrace their beauty just as they are."  In her work she shows every curve, smile line and stretch mark of her subject to help tell their beautiful story of motherhood.  She helps woman wear her stripes like the badge of honor that they are and WE LOVE EVERY LAST BIT OF IT!  I hope her work opens your eyes to the natural beauty that we all posses and learn how good it feels to walk confidently in the skin you're in!  "I have come to drag you out of yourself, and take you in my heart. I have come to bring out the beauty you never knew you had and lift you like a prayer to the sky” ~Rumi. You can check out more of Jade's work at www.abeautifulbodyproject.com

Mommy Mocktails

              4th of July Celebrations are right around the corner so why not indulge in a Mocktail moms to be!?  You can be pregnant and  still have that pretty delicious tasting drink minus the alcohol! So this weekend, enjoy yourselves Moms and Moms to be! Here are some amazing tasting cocktail recipe ideas from some Inspired Moms!

Cotton Candy Mocktini

This was an amazing Mocktail idea! My Best friends made this drink for my Baby Shower and it was a hit! They had alcohol that could be added at the end of the bar for the non-preggo ladies!~ 

Ingrediants

-Cotton Candy 

-Colored Sugar (use on the rim of the glass)

-Sparkling Water or Sprite

GrapeFruit Mojito 

Ingredients:

1/4 ruby or pink grapefruit, cut into small chunks and seeds removed

2 tbs. agave syrup or honey

12 fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

1/2 cup pink grapefruit soda or flavored mineral water, plus more as needed

mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions:Put the grapefruit pieces, agave and mint in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, smash the fruit until the juice is released. Add one cup small ice cubes to the shaker with the half cup soda; attach the lid and shake furiously until combined. Divide between two rocks glasses, add more ice if desired, and top off with additional soda. Stir, garnish with mint sprigs and serve. 

Stay Classy this weekend!

XOXO TheeInspiredMommy