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Mama, I see you!
I understand how you feel!

But remember…

Don’t be hard on yourself.
You are a great mom & your kids love you.

Tag a friend, to remind them of this too! 💕

Let’s navigate through motherhood together!

I’m an open book and with me you get what you get! I know a lot of moms & women out there are not so open, & that’s okay, I respect that!

Being a mama is hard...
everyone parents differently, all kids are different.

What works for you may not work for your friend but that’s okayyyyy.. that’s what makes being a mama so awesome and challenging at the same time!

One thing I want to bring to light is our judgement for ourselves & others.

You look around and think everyone has it all together
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🤍Instagram perfect pictures…
* How many selfies did they take before getting the perfect one???
🤍Cute outfit
* How did they find time to get so cute when they have a toddler hang on their leg
🤍In shape
* How do they have time to work out when they running here to here while raising 4 kids…

Let me let you in on a little secret.....
they don’t have it all together ALLL the time!!!

They are just trying to survive just like you, me & all the other mamas out there!

Remember mama,
Go easy on yourself & other Mamas.... you’re doing great because you’re doing the best you can!

So let’s make time for ourselves each week and do something that makes you feel good about yourself.

Tag a friend who needs some encouragement & love 💕

As moms, we all experience anxiety at one time or another.

No matter what the age your child is…

🤰Taking your newborn home from the hospital

🍼Trying to figure out the difference between their cries

😴In the middle of the night waking up from a deep sleep, frantic to see if they’re okay

🤦‍♀️Asking yourself, am I doing enough for them?

🚽Figuring out sleep training & potty training

☝🏻Am I disciplining my kids, okay?

👯Who is my kid hang out with at school?

🤯Teenage hormones

🚘Driving lessons

🎓College applications

And all the worries in between!!!

What are you anxious about right now??

Whatever it is, hang in there Mama!

Remember, it’s just a Phase & YOU’RE DOING GREAT!!!! 💕

There has been A LOT of baseball in our lives the past few weeks.

The Rangers won 1st place in the season & 1st place in the Championship. 🏆

We have loved watching the boys grow in their love & talent in baseball.

We often have to remind ourselves, they are only 7 & sports are not everything. ⚾️

But as long as we’re having fun as a family, we’re gonna keep on going. Lol

So… here we come ALL- STARS! ⭐️

We love being part of a good Give A Way opportunity!! Go follow & plus be sure to Share this post & tag someone you want to go with!!

Motherhood is hard. Motherhood is also very rewarding. It's a long game mama. Hang in there! Want to be surrounded by other mamas just like you? Want to be encouraged and supported through your motherhood journey? Check out our website to see how you can get connected.

is a proud Great Mama Level Sponsor for the MYDG Podcast & Conference.

She gave one FREE ticket to a lucky mom who was nominated on Thursday.
&
Now she is doing a GIVEAWAY!

This is for 50% off a TICKET to the Great MAMA Mindset Conference in Katy, TX on February 3, 2024.

To enter:
♥️Like
➡️Follow &
🔖Tag mom friends, more tags = more entries
📣Winner announced Sunday, 1/14/24
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***DISCLAIMER: Open January 12-14 & Winner will be announced January 14, 2023.
This giveaway is not associated with Instagram or any of the brands involved. You must be a mom & be willing to attend the conference to enter, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Giveaways are open to US residents.

These women are here to HELP, CONNECT, CHEER you on mama...

Each one is in a different stage of life, have different stories to share & they are ready to be real & relatable with you!

One stage you have moms who have experienced:
💗Newborn stage > Teens
💗Special needs children
💗Homeschooling
💗SAHM
💗Working Mom
💗Entrepreneurship
💗Grief
💗Guilt
💗Depression
💗Anxiety
💗Anger
💗Getting out of darkness into the light again
& so much more

This event is for you mama if you...
💛Are hungry for PERSONAL GROWTH
💛Are ready to bust your self-doubt, negative thoughts & insecurities
💛Are ready to REFRAME YOUR MINDSET from failure to thriving
💛Want to make genuine FRIENDSHIPS with like-minded mamas who are in the same stage of life, and who will understand you.
💛Are looking for a community to walk through motherhood (& life) together. As well as ENCOURAGES & SUPPORTS you.

Get a sitter, get your ticket at the link in bio & I look forward to seeing you in just a few short weeks! 🍼>🎟️>💃🏼

If you haven’t heard…
I’m putting in my first conference, in Katy, February 3rd!

ALL mamas are invited, no matter your age or kids age!

We are busting the lies we tell ourselves!

Check out the speaker & vendor lineup on my website!

I can’t wait to see you there, mama!

P.S. Ticket prices increase Monday!

Marriage + Parenting = ?

What does this look like for you??

This combination is verryyy hard!

Before kids, yes, there are always relationship issues.

Most of the time you work them out & life goes on.

The babies come into the picture & it’s harder than you thought it would be.

Being a parent is the best gift from God, hands down!

That doesn’t make it easy and beautiful roses all the time.

People don’t warn you about the rose thorns that come with being new parents.

Those “talk to you at 10pm when the kids are asleep” talks turn into “I’m tired, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.”

Or the resentment of your spouse because they are getting out of the house to go to work, run errands, hang out with a friend…

& you’re stuck at home disciplining whiny toddlers or rocking a crying baby.

I remember telling my husband he wasn’t allowed to say he was tired anymore, until he got up and fed every three hours for days in a row! (yes he helped but it’s not the same as mama)

Hasn’t anyone felt this way?

Jared I know I have & it’s not easy on a marriage!

You’re not wrong for having these feelings, but you don’t want these feelings to keep festering into unhealthy feelings.

You just have to work on making time for each other so these feelings of resentment & going long periods of time with no communication doesn’t turn unhealthy!

If you’re in this hardship of your marriage & juggling parenting, I see you!

You’re not alone! People are struggling with this everyday!

Jared & I are no experts, but I encourage you to go listen to Episode 31 & 33 of MAMA, You’re Doing Great!™ podcast!

We share about our marriage & parenting, the good bad & ugly!

Tag your spouse and show them some love. 💗

What I want my daughter to know about life…

💗Not everyone is going to like you & that’s okay!

💗You’ll never regret being kind to others

💗Have high standards when it comes to who you hang around, but don’t be unrealistic. They’re going to mess up & so are you.

💗Give Grace to yourself & others

💗Be yourself & stay true to who you are

💗Your worth does not come from others opinions or what “you do”.

💗You have to learn to accept & love yourself fully, in order for others to accept & love you.

💗Be loyal. Stick up for your friends, whether they’re around or not.

💗Use your spicy personality & use it for good

💗Let go of the things you cannot change

💗Stand up for what’s right, but not so much you turn to the bad guy.

💗Look up & let Him guide you

💗Everyone has their day. So don’t compare yourself, good or bad, to them. Your day will come.

💗You can do and be anything you want to be. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

💗 You are beautiful, smart & perfectly the way God made you.

Happy National Daughter Day to my little girl, I always dreamed of having!! 💕

Let go of....

High expectations
Unrealistic control
Your guilt
What others think

Hold on to....

Boundaries
Grace
Wins
Your needs (as well as your kids, just because your mom doesn't mean you aren't important too)
Your babies

Motherhood is hard, tiring & emotionally draining at times, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it.

Take each one of these tools & implement it into your family's needs.

Every stage of life is different, remember to stay focused on your family not the one next to you.

I have a whole episode on this! Go check it out! 🎙️

Tag your favorite Mom friend! 💕

A night out of the house, away from your on going to-do-list.

Away from the whining, constant mess cleaning, or disciplining.

Come meet be yourself!
Come laugh, decorate cookies, & play some games.
Come meet your next MAMA BFF!

Whatever you may need a night out for, the opportunity is here!

Motherhood is hard, draining & isolating at times.

This event is for mamas looking for a fun, positive & inviting community.

Invite a friend or come alone, either way you will be so proud of yourself once you take the leap & get out of the house.

What’s included:
LInstruction and demonstration, piping basics, workbook with recipes, 2 cookies to decorate and a personalized cookie.
•Little Bites + Bring your own beverages
•Speed Dating MAMAship Style Game
•Fun entertainment with other ladies with no responsibilities
•Connect with other mamas just like you

*Limited spots* Get your tickets in bio

To the MAMA… 💕

Who is exhausted from the day,

touched one to many times,

threatened to not read a book,

lost her cool,

raised her voice,

feeling overwhelmed by the to-do list…

I see you! I understand you!
You’re not the only one.

You’re still a great mama!
You’re kids still love you!

Give yourself Grace!
Tomorrow is a new day!
Give your baby extra hugs tomorrow.

@ Tag a friend who needs to hear they are not alone!
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🎵 Listen to this whole song… It is beautiful!

Through the kids eyes..

They are happy.
They tickle & belly laugh.
They play & wrestle.
They laugh some more.

Mama, you are smiling but..
Worried,
Frustrated,
Thinking about your to-do-list,
Replaying your reactions from yesterday..

& the list goes on.
It’s hard to be “in the moment” as a mom.

I get it! I am there somedays, too!

But on the days I am..
Laughing,
Wrestling,
Tickling,
& living in the moment…
I am my happiest!

Why can’t we stay there??

(Disclaimer) Because we’re moms! 😬🤦‍♀️

Remember when you are overthinking, stressed & your mind is somewhere else..

It’s going to be okay.
This is just a phase.
Don’t miss this moment.
You are a GREAT MAMA & no matter what happens, your kids love you!

Want more encouragement mama?
Comment or DM the word TEXT & I’ll send you the link to join the FREE weekly encouragement text sent directly from me.

I got the privilege of being on the on .

We talked about my postpartum journey, how motherhood expectations & trying to be the “perfect” mama, made me the complete opposite.

I felt like I was constantly failing as a mama, a wife & even in life!
The power of your words are stronger than you think.

If you constantly beat yourself up, talk negative & nasty to yourself, you will start to “become” those things.

Motherhood is hard, but you can’t stay in the negative for too long.

I share how I learned to let go, get out of the negativity & gain confidence in motherhood.

I now know am a good mama!
& I also know you are too, mama!!!

Tune in to Ep. 141 & listen to our conversation.

Thank you .coach for having me on! You’re awesome & I love what you’re doing for mamas!

HUGE SHOUTOUT 🗣️
isr was AMAZING with Tildyn!

Tildyn is a fish now & I am so so thankful we did ISR with Nicole!

She was amazing with T, teaching her right from wrong & always having Tildyn’s best interest at heart!

ISR is scary to a lot of mamas, because of the unknown, your baby might cry & it’s a big commitment to be there everyday…

But! It is so so worth it, mama!!

The feeling of knowing my baby can save herself if need be, is very peaceful!
For the mamas with older kids or you are just looking for regular swim lessons, we got you covered!!

Nicole’s husband, Tim Whetzel is now teaching swim lessons.

Nicole was amazing! I know Tim will be too!

If you want to know more about ISR, listen to ep. 9 on the Mama, You’re Doing Great! podcast wherever you get your podcast.
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📍Houston Area: .isr
Regular Swim: Richmondswim.com
📍San Antonio Area:

This mama is NOT okay!

Lane Ryan is DONE with Kindergarten!!

What!? I feel like we just started!

I am so thankful for his teacher this year!

God hand picked her for Lane Ryan.

Last July I was so worried & scared for him to start at a new school.

A week before “meet the teacher”, I met Daniela at a mutual friends house. She was so sweet & I admittedly liked her.

A week later, she was Lane Ryan’s teacher.

God knew all along, that she was his teacher & knew I needed to meet her to ease my mind.

Mamas, sending your babies off is scary!

Don’t let people belittle your fears or concerns.

But remember, God already knows your child’s story & is protecting them along the way.

Phases will pass, time will fly & it always turns out the way it’s supposed to.

It always makes us stronger mamas!

Happy Graduation!
Happy Summer!
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Need a list of summer activities & a plan? I got you covered! Link in the bio.

Calling ALL MAMAS…

If you celebrate Mother’s Day, this Mamas & Mimosas event is for YOU!

It’s YOUR TIME to get dressed up, feel good about yourself & talk to other adults!

It’s YOUR TIME to go to a place that feels welcoming, where you can feel heard & seen.

It’s TIME to fill YOUR bucket up!

You are always celebrating other people, so it’s time to celebrate YOURSELF!

No excuses.
No reason to feel guilty.
No reason to be intimidated either!

We’re all busy, feeling guilty & even nervous to get out of the house and meet new people…

BUT what better place than a place full of moms who feel the same way you do.

Wouldn’t it be so nice to meet someone you can relate too, fully!!

Guess what?!
You can & you will at this event!

Mamas, let’s come together & celebrate each other at !

You’ll also get:
🧀 All you can eat: cheese & charcuterie board + veggie crudité
🍾All you can drink: Wine & Mimosas
🛍️ Shopping with vendors to pamper yourself
💄VENDORS: .pj (Permeant Jewelry) & BeautyCounter with
🎁 Mama Gift Basket GIVEAWAY ($100 Value)

Get your ticket at the link in bio.

I can’t wait to see you there, connect, & tell you how great you’re doing!

Happy Easter (a day late)
🐣🐰✝️ HE IS RISEN!

Jesus died on the cross for you & me!

He paid the price for us!

& three days later..

He won the victory!

He saves us from death when we just believe!

I am so so grateful for his GRACE & MERCY!

God’s plan is greater than we could ever imagine.

When we are weak, He is strong!

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

We are all guilty of comparing ourselves to other women: in the way we parent, our fashion, our marriage, our weight, and overall success.

All comparison does is steal the joy of friendships and relationships with others.

Let's not look at people and compare ourselves to them because you don't know their story or what they struggle with.

Instead let's ENCOURAGE each other, CHEER each other on, be a SAFE SPACE someone can vent to in hard times.

Motherhood is hard! We are already hard enough on ourselves. We don't need more people judging, putting us down or making us question everything we are already questioning ourselves about.

If you want to find those encouraging cheerleaders you can call friends, I have the safe, non-comparing community just for you!

DM me or comment STOP for more information.

Do you believe this is possible?

Empowered women, empower women!
Happy people make people happy!

When two or more ladies come together to support & uplift one another, it creates this unspoken peace… it is powerful!

Whatever you're going through, whatever yesterday brought & today brings, you are enough!

You are amazing, you are perfectly made in his image & you are capable of all things!

Together women can inspire, help, encourage & build each other up, to be the best we can be.

Mama, You're Doing Great! was created to make mamas feel important, seen, & heard. As well as to encourage ALL WOMEN (rather you’re a mama or not), while reminding them how great they really are.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Tag a friend to tell her how GREAT she really is! 💗

Rodeo Week 1 💗

was AMAZING! So fun watching an old friend chase his dreams!

was so much fun! You could feel the fellowship & worship throughout the whole stadium.

I love rodeo season & it’s just getting started. 🤠

Show your daughter she’s a princess no matter what, even in her pjs.

Mama, we have the confidence of these this girls, knowing you are perfect & beautiful no matter what, we just have to find it & keep it!

God made us beautifully & wonderfully made, in his image!

When we look at our daughters or other little girls, we see how beautiful they are, and how perfect God made them.

We don’t question God. Why do we question God about our bodies?

God made us the same way as he did these little girls. Now that we are adults & pick at our flaws, we lose confidence.

Turn those negative thoughts in your head about yourself into positives thoughts.

Appreciate your body for what it is. Every stretch mark, roll & scar tells a beautiful story. Cherish the body you have and treat it with kindness.

Mama, find that confident and courageous little girl inside yourself again!

Tag a mama friend to remind her how great she is! 💗

Love isn't always easy! In fact, it's hard!

Relationships are hard!

Being a mama is hard!

I know Valentine's Day can be hard for a lot of people, but I think it is a reminder to love those around us, even if it’s hard!

God calls us to love one another as He loves us!

Somedays you may not like your husbands, kids, employee or family… but you can always LOVE them!

Hold the ones close to you, tighter and tell them how much you love them! We are not always guaranteed tomorrow or another chance to tell them how much we love them!

❤️❤️

Happy Valentine's Day!!
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Use code LOVE30 for you mama tee on the website for 30% off! 🛍️ Treat yourself! You deserve it, mama!

There I was comparing the way I saw, loved & talked about my marriage..

We are all guilty of comparing ourselves to others, but what if we could feel confident in who we were in our marriage and who we are as a couple without caring what others thought?

What if women stopped comparing and just supported one another just the way they were.

I know I'm guilty of comparing the way I parent, I dress, my marriage, my weight, and overall success & being my worst critic. 

All comparison does is steal the joy and positivity of motherhood & in your marriage.

Each one of us love differently and have different stories in our lives that have shaped us into the women we are. I believe that's what makes life so beautiful.

As we are in FEBURARY, the LOVE month, let's LOVE each other!

Let's LOVE as He has Loved!

Jared & I have been talking about doing a podcast episode together. All about marriage before & after kids.

Leave a ❤️ in the comments if you would listen!

Two January Babies!

3 years & 3 days apart.

Dr. said, your body knows! If you don’t want to have another January baby, stay away in April. 😂

Even our first baby, Fowler Man (our dog) has a January birthday!

It’s kind of stressful.. coming off of Christmas & taking that all down & putting up balloons for the month of January!

The last few weeks have been full of birthday shenanigans, sports, first hair cuts, potty training & good-bye pacis!

Lane-6yr old
Tildyn-3yr old

I LOVE to party/event plan! But this year’s birthdays were low key, nothing big & I let go of the perfection!

& I enjoy it so much!
The key was letting go of perfection! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

Just a little reminder for all my perfectionists out there! 😝

Raise your hand if you needed this reminder! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Cheers to February, the month for love! 💗🥂

Happy February! Happy Love Month!
Today marks 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to the Mama, You're Doing Great! podcast!
I want to give you a GIFT to THANK YOU for all your SUPPORT & LOVE towards me & my small business!

Use the code LOVE30 for 30% off the Mama Apparel! 💗

Just a little reminder…

After a long winter break & your kids are finally going back to school & you’re dreading the morning rush.

Every morning someone is looking for their shoes or can't find their backpack and trying to do homework at the last minute, so it ends up being stressful and everyone is frustrated with each other and you can't break the cycle??

This use to be my family and still is sometimes times…

These are 5 tips, that have helped us have wayyy more stress-free mornings that not:

1. Good bedtime routine & good night sleep, always leads to a better morning.

2. Lay out ALL their clothes. That means socks & shoes lol I don’t know about your kids, but it never fails we are always missing a shoe. 😂🤦‍♀️

3. Make sure lunch & backpack is packed.

4.Look at the schedule and calendar for the next day, so you can repair dinner plans, practices, meetings, ect.

5. BIGGEST GAME CHANGER FOR US!
Wake up before the kids. This gives you time to drink your coffee, check emails, workout or just sit in silence. 😊 Always makes the day better when you have a little “me-time”.

Sometimes it’s hard to change every day life but just starting with a few of these can help.

Set a goal for each week you will add a new habit.

Which one do you think will make the biggest change in your family?