This is not a post filled with awesome gifts for the moms in your life. Instead, this post is about that intangible thing that every mom wants more than anything.
It’s Tuesday. On Tuesday of next week (the day after Labor Day) we will head back-to-school. In our case, that means homeschool. But in any case it is a momentous occasion worthy of some celebration and probably a few tears. I already dropped my eldest off at college a few weeks ago so I’m hoping I got most of the tears out of the way. (Speaking of which, I need a new secretary and none of my younger kids are applying for this volunteer position.)
Anyway, we are heading into the home stretch of school preparation. Its almost here! I think most of the U.S. has already blown past is and already has their locker combinations but here we are. I’ve still got to iron out a few details about our new Homeschool Coop, pickup some school supplies, and take a look-see at our new Spelling curriculum. And probably buy a half-dozen pairs of new tennis shoes and a few packs of underwear.
I know you know what I’m talking about.
It’s a shared experience we all can relate too. The back-to-school rush. The smell of new school supplies. The planning.
As I ponder this moment, I’m overwhelmed by the judgement and chaos on social media right now.
I think more than anything, moms want to be understood.
To know that someone else gets it when we cry over spilled milk. Someone gets it when our toddler throws a tantrum in the grocery store. We’ve all been there when our boys are wrestling and things get out of hand. Or what about that time when your baby goes off to college?
We want to know that people know what we are going through and that it’s going to be okay. That’s what every mom wants.
But instead of coming alongside each other with words of encouragement and helpfulness, we head off to Facebook again to bash each other or bash whichever mom was unfortunate enough to have her two seconds of looking away from her child broadcast on national news. Or we talk politics and differences in ways that just aren’t polite. We say things we’d never say to our best friend if she was sitting next to us. We judge each other.
Here we are. Millions of us moms. Looking for a hand to grasp or a shoulder to cry on, and instead we beat each other up and stir up controversy. It’s crazy.
Why don’t we all band together?
Those are my thoughts on this rainy Tuesday and I wanted to share them with you.
I don’t have any favorite tips.
Make sure your shoes match! ??
I have never owned a Coach anything in my life.
Tip #1- be comfortable
Tip #2- wear it because YOU like it!
There you go- that’s all the tips I got for ya! Ha!
A sincere smile makes you the most beautiful you can be.
My favorite fashion tip is lipstick! As a mom friend told me years ago, lipstick makes everything better. 🙂 I’ve recently discovered Lipstick Queen. Their moist lipstick is like a stain AND turns the color you need it to be. It’s amazing!
Favourite fashion tip would be wear the clothes (jewellery, accessories, etc.) You love, don’t “save” them for special occasions.
My favorite fashion tip is to have fun!
Wear a comfortable (maybe elastic) waistband on pants/skirts – that didn’t occur to me as important until after I had kids!
The right kind of purse can double as a diaper bag!
You’re never fully dressed without a smile.
My favorite fashion tip is to buy quality pieces that you can switch around to make several outfits.
Hmm……….Use what you love, regardless of what people think about it.
Great post! My favorite tip is to pick your color pallete and keep most of your wardrobe in that pallete. Then let a few pieces or accessories add your extra color. This gives a lot of versatility.
As a mom of 6, my fashion tip is to wear clothing that is easy to wash 😉
I wish all women would support one another!
My favorite fashion tip is to use a hair band on the inside or a flexi clip on the outside of an oversized shirt to tie it up.
Regardless of the latest fashion trends, wear what you are comfortable with. Accessories can really make an outfit, and don’t be afraid to add a little color with your shoe choice.
My tip is where what you like.
wear black, it matches anything
Confidence is the most attractive thing you can wear 🙂
Always buy clothes and shoes that are comfy.
Don’t buy anything unless you love it!
My fashion tip is don’t stress yourself out about what is popular now. It will change next week. Personal style transcends micro fashion.
Be comfortable and don’t be afraid to change things up.
Shop for yourself (and your size, not it will fit when), not for what the magazines say is in style or the color your best friend is wearing.
Almost anything can look nice if you have a smile and good attitude.
I am way overdue for a new purse! I honestly know very little about fashion so I depend on Stitch Fox and generous friends!
Wear comfortable clothes.
Be comfortable!
I love when I can connect with moms in a non judgmental way.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns!
Express your own unique style.
For me, the longer the skirt or dress better (I love a good maxi). Longer is always better for making me look thinner, but more importantly, it’s safer when chasing around 5 kids. There’s way to much bending over, climbing over things, sitting in a strange posture on the ground, etc. to be safe in anything above mid-calf. Plus that maxi-material is usually super comfy.
Love this bag! Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Tip: Read the instructions before submitting! :0)
He, he, he. My fashion . . . ? Go for anything clean and not stained! lol. If you feel good in it, that is the best thing for you to wear. Your clothing, accessories make you feel happy, beautiful, and confident then you will look happy, beautiful and confident. ; -)
Being comfortable is my #1 priority. Something that looks good with a little pop of color never hurt either. 🙂
Your body will change size and shape as you have babies and then as you grow older , but your God thinks you are beautiful and your husband does, so what else matters.?? Embrace the season of life you are in.
Always ask your best friend how you look. If she’s a true friend, she will be honest and not let you leave the house looking goofy 🙂
Make sure that whatever you wear you feel good in it. If you don’t feel good then you are not being you.
What an awesome post…so true.
Leopard goes with EVERYTHING!!!
Wear clothes.
You always have nice giveaways and lots of helpful information. This is a cute purse for Fall. Thank you for all you do!
Be yourself!
Make sure you are comfortable!