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

MCM-" MOM CRUSH MONDAY"

                 To the women that inspired us from the beginning, our very first Mom Crush Monday goes to our very own mothers ! Thank you for being an amazing example of what a mother should be and showing us how to live well, laugh hard and make every day an adventure. 

Robin and Grace We LOVE you! 

How to ROCK that Baby Bump @ the Beach! 1.) Sunscreen, Sunscreen and more sunscreen! When you're pregnant its normal for some women to develop blotchy dark spots on their skin, this is called the "mask of pregnancy" (melasma). This will most likely fade a few months after pregnancy, however you still want to protect the skin you're in.  Use a broad-spectrum sunblock which protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays with a minimum of SPF 30. The biggest mistake that people make is not reapplying their sunscreen so make sure you find a way to remember; Set an alarm on your phone if you have to. A big brimmed Sunhat will also help with blocking the sun and it looks adorable on.

2.)Some great sunscreens that I love and are suggested by Doctors at Southern Dermatology: -Elta MD Broad-Spectrum 40 -Neutrogena Pure and Free Liquid Broad Spectrum 50 3.) Sunglasses- protect those eyes from the sun and avoid those wrinkles that can come along with those rays!

4.) Get a bathing suit that you are confident wearing. Do NOT feel like you have to buy a "maternity" bathing suit. Be proud of that baby bump and rock that string bikini if that's what you feel confident wearing, just make sure you find one that holds those girls in ;)! I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that I was only going to wear a few times; Tar-je and Venus Swimwear have some super cute bikinis that are reasonably priced!

4.) H2O I can not stress how important it is to Hydrate for both mommy and baby especially when you are outside in the sun. I know that just plain water can get really boring so I even make my own lemon mint or lemon basil water and it is DELISH and has great health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling, antioxidants that can protect from premature aging and it even contains flavonoids, orientin and vicenin which are plant pigments that shield your cell structures from oxygen and radiation damage! Great taste with even better results. I personally suggest pre-making your lemon basil water a few hours before drinking. It really lets the flavor set in!

The Power of the Maxi Dress

The Power of the Maxi Dress

      Many times as moms we sacrifice style for comfort and then the Maxi Dress was invented AHHHHHH. They elongate you, are effortless, comfortable and BONUS you can wear them even after you give birth! You can dress up a maxi dress easily with heels and statement jewelry for instant elegance for a date night or special event.Just make sure that you choose a maxi dress with an empire waist line (which is below the boobs at your smallest point right now).

 You never want a waist line that hits you in the middle of your baby bump because it will not be flattering and will look awkward.  Believe me we know from personal experience.  Whether you are just going to run errands, go to the beach, or go out on a night on the town the maxi dress is a perfect choice for your growing baby bump.  I am a firm believer that the MAXI DRESS is the best clothing investment while preggo in the warmer months!