Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day has many meanings for me, for I am blessed to be a daughter, a step-daughter and a MOM!

To my mom, Joan, we have had our rough spots over the years but I think every mom and daughter do.  You have stuck by me through thick and thin, good times and bad with LOTS of great memories along the way.   As a child, you were there to guide and support me.  You were at all of my activities and our door was always open to my friends - no matter how late the hour.  Through my college years, you came to visit and was there to support me.  As I grew up, we were still close but my addiction years put a strain on our relationship.  I am sorry for the hurt I caused for it wasn't a personal thing it was more about the addiction.  I am grateful that now we have a friendship in addition to a mother/daughter relationship.

To my step-mom, Patti.  I am grateful that we have become closer.  Honestly for many years, I wasn't sure how I fit in but through it all, you were there with open arms.  We don't see each other or talk often but I know that you are always there if I need you.

To my daughter, Belinda who makes MY Mother's Day so special.  They say you never know what it means to be a mom until you have a child - I agree 100%.  I now understand why my mom put up with everything (the good, the bad & the ugly) all of those years.  My daughter is my heart.  It was "you and me, kid" for most of your life and I wouldn't change it for the world.  Being a single mom had its struggles but with the love and support of family and friends we made it.  I couldn't be prouder of the woman that you have become.  As a child, you were a challenge - having your own opinion and questioning everything but you helped me to grow as a person too.  

To those who have lost their moms, cherish the memories.  To those who have a strained relationship with them, reach out, re-connect - bless and move on - for you don't want to live with regrets when they are gone.  Celebrate Mother's Day with your mom and with those who have been like a mom.  

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day.

Some Favorite Products

As the days get closer to Mother's Day, our 2nd Anniversary and my birthday - all of which are in May; the big question is always what do you want for _________?  So, I thought I would share some my top favorite products and their websites..

1.  My NEW favorite clothing line is Quenchwear!  I mentioned it yesterday but I LOVE it.  I ordered a few pieces but I am thinking that I will need a few more to mix and match.  For those that know me - I love comfortable and am NOT a dress up kind of person.  This line is perfect

2.  I have become a new fan of Mary Kay makeup.  Annamarie has been GREAT helping me to find a color that I like.  I have switched from Bare Minerals to the Mary Kay minerals - AWESOME.  Try it for yourself.

3.  Over the winter my hands were rough and dry.  Hubby even complained which is something that he seldom does.  So with the help of Maggie at Beauticontrol, I now have soft hands.  I know that they have more skin care products but this is my first daily routine for my hands.  

4.  Names On the Jersey Shore has a few things that I have been looking at and thinking about. Check Susan out on Etsy.  I would load pictures but I have yet to figure out how to do this when I am blogging.  Susan's writings on the beach are done right here at the Jersey Shore.  I LOVE her sea glass necklaces and earrings too.  The fact that she has two of my favorites - an angel and my name with sea glass is also a plus.  

5.  Hungry Girl recipe books.....you can never have enough.  I use a lot of these recipes and tips as I continue on this Weight Watcher journey.  Simple and good - hubby even likes some of them so that is a true testimony about the tasty recipes.

6.  Toms - my daughter has been wearing these for awhile but I have just started checking them out.  I love the wedges but I am not sure how this "old lady" would do in 3 inch wedges.  I mean I wouldn't want to topple over while walking. I do like their classic styles too - they even have a PINK pair.  They might have to be on my list to pack when I head to National Conference in HOTLANTA.

I have more products/ companies that I love along with some wonderful friends who are in business that I will share as time goes on.  Have a ThityOne-derful day.