The joy of daughters

Being a lucky mom of two amazing girls I am thankful every day for my amazing blessings. Having girls is amazing, besides having little princesses they have taught me so much. It may sound crazy but besides of course unconditional love I learn daily from them lots of things. I also try my best to be the best role model for them. I use to coach cheer leading for a year but was a team mom and also worked as a teacher's aid and substitute for kindergarten thru third grade, I really could tell when meeting the mom's for the first time who was who's mom cause little girls look up to their moms and get a lot from them.

I try to teach my girls that saying mean things, making fun of people that may be different or that they find odd is not good, that you should ALWAYS treat others the way you want people to treat you. That you can never do anything about what people say or think of you not to waste your time worrying cause if people like you and know you they will see thru people who do that and see how shallow they are. Usually bullies, mean girls and drama starters are haters, jealous or very insecure. Since high school I have come across two girls like this. So sad cause I pick my friends carefully usually and think I see thru people very good, just need to always follow my gut.

God has truly blessed me with the two most amazing gifts ever along with my amazing hubby. I wanted to share a post I was sent today cause it touched me along with a couple others I have on hand:). Have a wonderful week and remember with thanksgiving around the corner remember all you have to be thankful for. Material things are nice but just that things. Money is not the key to happiness, family, love and health is:). I am blessed with all. Thank you xoxo

Meli~

Amazing mail day Birchbox November and hgtv holiday magazine:)

I absolutely love mail, wether surprises, subscriptions, gifts or stuff I purchase I enjoy receiving mail. Samples are always a favorite of mine cause I love to try new things. I also like magazines:). I am a reader, I love to read and write always have since I was young. I use to write little fiction novels when I was ten to fifteen still have them along with my journals.

Reading is a passion I love books, religious historical reads and anything fashion, baking, event or party planning and design! I always am excited for my seasonal hgtv magazine and this one has to be my favorite issue yet cause it is holiday issue. I love the holidays already have my Christmas decor out of storage and attic in my office ready to break out Thanksgiving morning:).

I have been making garland, wreaths, centerpieces, personalized ornaments and more. I go all out every holiday. However I do not get corny and decorate my car that is to much lol. Besides my hubby would never drive in it he already refuses to drive in my car with my FSU sticker and some other ones. Mostly I have support causes like lupus, leukemia, and breast cancer cause I have lost my dad, a close friends sister who was younger then me and a few friends to these awful diseases.

I got my November Birchbox. I got home and my mom was saying my youngest daughter said to her ah man it's a box but just mom's Birchbox lpl. My kids know already it is funny. I am waiting for my new Marc Jacobs buys and have some craft stuff coming I got from Cricut online:).

In my nov Birchbox was some great items. Starting with Archipelago Pomegranate Body Soap, I love new soaps:). I also got Marula The Leakey Collection which is an Omega rich pure Marula oil. I have read amazing things about these products. Helps reverse and reduce the signs of aging excited to try this.

Also got a bottle of Model Co fibre lashxtend lengthening mascara with a built in mirror on the bottle love that feature! Oscar Blandi pronto texture and volume hair spray and to give since it is the month of being thankful and giving a bottle of John Varvatos Artisan. I love John Varvatos fragrances for men amazing.

They also sent a box to give a gift in and a coupon. I always love my Birchbox. Never been disappointed:). I can't wait to read my magazine but have to relax for a few before I head out to a hard core night of training and boxing at the gym. Love Tonight's trainer he is amazing:). I see big changes in a month! It has been one month a down three sizes and 18lbs I see the inches the most cause I have got a lot of tone and definition.

Have a great week all and so excited for the week ahead and next week with thanksgiving. I had my oldest daughter on thanksgiving 13 years ago this year best thanksgiving ever:). Have a lot to be thankful for especially when so many people are struggling with jobs, paying bills losing homes etc. I hope everyone has an amazing holiday and a lot to be thankful for also:). Xoxo

Melissa