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As an entrepreneur I was introduced to a book a while back that has had a profound impact on my life in a very tangible way. Hal Elrod’s “Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs” taught me how to start my day well, which in turn has improved the daily lives of myself and my family.
I absolutely recommend the books on Miracle Morning and will share with you all how I practice the SAVERS method, I learned in this book, myself. To be quite honest, it has been a couple years since I read through the book, but because the acronym is so simple to remember, I haven’t forgotten what I learned. I had let my morning practice slide but this past summer (2019) I knew that I needed to implement my Miracle Mornings again. I just knew that if I could manage to do that, it would make the transition back to school exponentially better for my family.
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"Salsa Dancing after 9pm?! I don’t think I can make it. AKA...I’m too tired and old to get ready for something that BEGINS at 10pm; plus I feel fat and don’t look cute in anything. And I probably will look ridiculous anyway. It’s been way too long."
3 years. It’s been at least 3 years since I’ve gone salsa dancing. I know that because my youngest son turns 3 in a few months and I haven’t danced since he was born. Or even when I was pregnant with him. I barely danced since having my first child. But who cares? I mean moms aren’t supposed to be out late dancing anyway right? Depends, I say.
Do you feel like a toy volcano had a violent explosion in your house sometimes? How in the world do we contain all the legos, dinosaurs, teddy bears, puzzles, and trains when they just keep comin? Kids get gifts; month after month the piles grow, and they leave you with a limp after stepping on yet another toy left out on the floor. We’ve managed a system that helps tame the abundance, while allowing our home to still be kid-friendly, and lets mama breathe easy too. Keep reading if you’d like to see how we do it.
This past Monday was a HUGE wake up call for me. As posted on my IG page that day…
“Some days you feel like the worst mom in the world. Today is one of those days for me. Getting my boys into the car this morning I heard loud alarms and couldn’t figure it out. Until I saw the fire in my kitchen from the window. Leaving the boys alone in the car I rushed in and froze at how to put it out. Thankfully my neighbor ran over and put a towel on it and it went out pretty quick. It took me a while to figure out how to turn off all the smoke detectors. We were fine driving to school. Until I was not. I began to sob, thinking of all the ways I just failed in that moment. 
This is a stock image and not a representation of the fire in our kitchen.
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I may have mentioned this before in my Green Gift Guide, but I’m not the best gift-buyer. You know how some people are crazy thoughtful and creative? My sister Laurie, and friend Maile gift fabulous gifts. I’m just not talented like that. But Mother’s Day is coming up, and it's no excuse to drop the ball on getting the most special women in our lives something as wonderful as they are. So I’m compiling a list of gift ideas I think most mamas would enjoy - which is a lot easier to figure out since I’m one too! {Message to Dads: we don’t want to go out for brunch with the family. Having to tame wild kids at a fancy restaurant is not our idea of being treated, sorry} Seriously, my dream Mother’s Day would be a staycation at a lovely hotel, mostly by. my. self :) Mamas, correct me if I’m wrong, we all love some good old relaxation, pampering and alone time. 
A great friend and mentor of mine recently shared about the supplements she's found for her children. I thought it was really educational and of value to share with all of you. This article is written in interview form and I'll also share any applicable links (images are clickable) or contact info so you can find these easily if they are something you'd like to add to your family's routine.
I'd like to introduce you all to Rita Griep. It's so crazy, we actually connected randomly on Instagram and now have been a part of each other's lives for 2 years. Her two older children are about the same age as my boys and I've known her long enough to trust her judgement regarding health and wellness. 
My long term memory isn’t very strong. I’m known for forgetting names and childhood events, but there are some moments that stick out very clearly in my mind. Like when I went to the pediatrician and heard him say that I was 113lbs. I heard him tell my mom that was too much for me to weigh for a 6th grader, and I remember feeling humiliated.
I grew up chubby. I hated having to play sports or go to dance class because I was typically one of the biggest girls there and could feel judgement, even as a kid. Having to participate in organized activities was embarrassing. I remember being on the swim team and being the last one to finish my laps, everyone clapping so as to cheer for me, but only feeling shame. 
I'm spending Valentine's evening with my boys, ages 2 & 4, and I have every intention of making it special. I love themes and parties (and getting my boys dressed up). Any other mamas out there love a great time? Don't feel like you have to sacrifice Valentine’s Day, just because you’re not planning a fancy 4-course meal at a ocean front restaurant with a sexy dress on. Make magic at home while making memories with your kids. Here’s what I have in store for my handsomes… I tooootally get it. Things that are different are often perceived as WEIRD and maybe even wrong. Like those strange toe shoes…they look crazy right? But hey, that is the JAM for some folks. Isn’t that one of the coolest things in life – different strokes for different folks? You might like pepperoni on your pizza and I might like veggies. I’m not going to hate you if you offer me a slice. I’ll just politely decline and appreciate that you even thought of me. Yet, there is a really big STIGMA attached to something nowadays that has got some folks undies in a bunch, and I’m hoping to deflate that a little in this article. 
The quote “When you know better, you can do better” is attributed to Maya Angleou. That message resonates with me, and my journey so well. As a single mom living with my parents & 9 month old baby, I really just wanted to create more income. When an opportunity to do so was presented to me, after much thought, I decided to give it a try.
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AuthorMalia was born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii and graduated from Azusa Pacific University. She spent the majority of her career as an Early Childhood Education Teacher/Administrator. Archives
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