July 2017

August Mom Crush Monday

July 31, 2017

You’ve heard the term “MCM” before, right? Well, on my blog, I give that term a different meaning. On the first Monday of every month, I feature a fellow mom as my Mom Crush Monday, and allow them to share their own journey through motherhood. Meet my August MCM: Tiffany H. This month, I’m featuring a mama who is as strong as she is beautiful. She faced the loss of two children and carried her rainbow baby with an inspiring amount of compassion and grace. I can truly ...

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5 Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without

July 29, 2017

As a mom, I don’t have much time to dedicate to beauty and makeup. I need to be able to make myself presentable in 30 minutes or less. So, when it comes to beauty products, I always look for items that are affordable, effective and have multiple uses. These are the 5 beauty products that meet all of those needs and more! *DISCLAIMER: I am not getting paid for my reviews of the following products. The opinions stated below are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way by the ...

Motherhood

Think You Know How to Potty Train Your Toddler? You’re Wrong.

July 25, 2017

Potty training is a rite of passage; that final step kids take towards becoming a “big kid”. But what happens when your child just doesn’t seem to catch on? My toddler is that kid; here’s our story and experience with potty training so far. Early Introduction When my daughter was 18 months old, I began scrolling through Pinterest to find articles about early potty training. I read all the tips and tricks and made a game plan. She accompanied me on a trip to ...

Lifestyle

The Story Behind Mama State of Mind

July 22, 2017

In celebration of my blog launch, I thought it would be perfect to tell the story of how Mama State of Mind came to be. It was a long journey, with plenty of set backs and loads of self doubt, but I feel so complete now that my hopes and dreams have finally come to fruition. The Beginning The idea of starting a blog hasn’t always been with me. In fact, the idea didn’t come from me at all…..it came from my late grandmother. In April of 2016, I went to see a psychic medium ...

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