They Call Me Mom Retreats

In almost every way the first two were a success. I feel confident that I delivered what I said I was going to, an amazing weekend away full of growth, inspiration, and all out fun. Unfortunately, as much as I wanted it to be, it wasn’t a financial success. It ended up being a large loss that will take my family a couple years to recover from. I don’t say this for you to pity me, but to explain the circumstances and why it’s been so hard for me to be present in this space. I still have dreams and plans, but I have needed some time. Thanks for being patient with me. I have so much love for all of you who showed up and believed in my vision.

In the mean time, I’m considering doing a small east coast retreat, a bit different than what I have done in the past. Probably near Charleston, SC or Savannah, Georgia. Message me if you would seriously consider attending. ❤️

Anybody else feeling a bit more patient and cheery after the retreat? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I can’t express how important it is to renew yourself! It makes the world of a difference in your presence, attitude, and parenting❤️

I think it’ll be hard to top this year’s swag bags! 😍 We LOVED our swimmers! Thank you a million times !

WE DID IT!!

I am so incredibly grateful to this amazing group of ladies. They invested in themselves, they showed up, they believed in themselves, they loved and laughed and cried and connected and it was SO BEAUTIFUL! It was a perfect weekend. I am so honored. Thank you. ❤️

⭐️ONE🙌🏼MORE😍WEEK🤩until we are lounging by the pool in our swimmers, dancing our cares away, eating açaí bowls, listening to and learning from multiple boss women, eating yummy food we don’t have to make or clean up, sleeping all through the night, making new friends.... It sounds like a dream! THIS IS FOR YOU AND YOU DESERVE IT!

(Opening set up from last year’s retreat😍 Would you believe me if I told you this year is going to be even better in several different ways?!)

Now that registration is closed I get to focus on all the little details of the retreat, which is SO much fun but can also be a little overwhelming 😅. Getting swag bags and shirts prepped, all the menus, how many chairs go in which room and when, audio/visual, etc. Everything is coming together and let me tell you ladies, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN! And honestly eat some damn good food. 😆🙌🏼

Don’t worry if you are vegetarian and/or gluten free, there will be options for you!!

My face when there are ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT to purchase a ticket to the last Arizona retreat!! I may sound repetitive, but I don’t want anyone to miss it! Ticket sales will stop AT NOON tomorrow! It’s going to be a life changing weekend, I can’t wait!!

One of my favorite parts of organizing a big event like this is seeing all your names come in when you register. Some are new, some are friends, and some I recognize from the retreat last year. I truly look through all of them, and I already feel like you are all my friends! I am so grateful (and a little anxious) to see so many of you looking forward to this retreat!! We are going to have such a great time!!

For those of you without a ticket, there are only 2 more days to purchase! Sales will end at 12pm on Friday! Get to it 💃🏼

THREE MORE DAYS TO REGISTER!

It’s getting real y’all! Who still hasn’t snagged their ticket?? What questions do you have for me? I can’t wait to party with you all!! 👏🏼
(I will most likely be here at the pool during my free time, not watching any kids, what about you?)

“We should do a girls weekend trip!”
“Totally!”......
(5 years later)
😂

How many times do you bring up girls weekend with your friends and it never happens?? I had lost count. Honestly it takes a lot of time just to plan a good girls trip, let alone all the other things that go into it! It’s easy to push it to the side. That’s another reason why I created They Call Me Mom retreats, so that all you have to do is call up your girl friends and show up together! 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

I just got back from a dreamy trip to South Carolina with my best friend, we had a blast reconnecting and living carefree for a few days! Now I can’t stop thinking about a southern retreat 😍

🌵For those of you on the fence about coming this August or not, you should know that this is the last retreat we have planned for Arizona right now! I’m dreaming up epic things for the future, so don’t leave now! But I thought you should know that there is not another *Arizona* retreat being planned. SO COME!! Bring your mom and your sisters and your friends. There are 7 more days to reserve your spot, the link is in my profile!🌵

Hey Momma, don’t forget to have some FUN!!

Yes you’re a parent, and your life sort of evolves around your kid. But this is still YOUR LIFE. It doesn’t need to be put on hold. This is your prime time! So have some fun. Wear the bright pink lipstick. Jump in the pool with your clothes on. Compete in the state pie eating contest. 🥧😆

You don’t have to sit on the sideline and watch other people (including your kids) enjoy their life!

Only EIGHT more days to sign up for the retreat. I promise I’m doing all I can to make it an amazing weekend for you! COME RETREAT WITH US!! ☀️🎉

I can’t wait to have back again this year teaching our morning exercise class!! She killed it last year, we all had such a blast sweating together! Honestly, she’s just a joy to be around and makes everyone feel comfortable, even and especially if it’s your first workout in a long time!

Brooke will also be completing her Intuitive Eating Certification just in time to lead the workshop. I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about Intuitive Eating, and it was really important to me to have someone who was certified lead the discussion since it can often be misunderstood. She opens up about her journey on her page, I highly recommend following along!

I’m also really excited she will be selling her workout line at one of our booths on Saturday! (Did you know there was going to be shopping?!😍) I snagged a few things from her last year and still wear them all.the.time!!

Is she a badass or what?? So grateful to have her be a part of this!!

YOU DESERVE THIS!

Don’t think for a second that you don’t! I know you may feel guilty investing money and time for yourself. But we all KNOW that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.

Only 10 more days until registration closes! Click the link in my profile to purchase your ticket!

On Saturday after the exercise classes and breakfast, I scheduled in FIVE HOURS for YOU! Lots of women say they have free time, but I’m talking about the kind of free time when you don’t have anything YOU HAVE to do. No running errands or catching up on work. No meal prepping or baby clothes shopping or folding laundry. YOU GET TO DO WHATEVER THE HELL YOU WANT! I really wanted to give this time to you because I know not many of you schedule this for yourselves! This free time is also during lunch so you can go out with your friends (so many restaurants close by!) or treat yourself with the hotel’s poolside or room service. In my stories today I’m going over all the things you can do near or at the hotel!

Don’t forget, every single attendee is getting a FREE KORTNI JEANE SWIMMER! Both top and bottom! 😱😍 That’s a $120 value! 👏🏼 If you got your ticket before this was announced the first time, you got an email asking you for your sizes. Please let us know or we will have to guess!! 😆
We love our KJ’s in this house! My youngest actually hates wearing anything else now. If you ever want to match your littles and husband, is the place to go!

BECAUSE WE’RE ALL EXTRA💫

Did you know you can add an extra night to your retreat anytime before July 26? If you already have your ticket and decide to stay an extra night, just let us know if you want it to be Thursday (night before the retreat) or Saturday (the night after the retreat) and we’ll make sure the hotel knows! Also, if you are rooming with someone, only one of you needs to purchase that option and you can split the cost! 🙌🏼 It’s a no brainer for me! Let me know if you have any questions! 😘

I wore this shirt on a weekend trip we took at the beginning of summer. As I was being pulled by my arm through an old train station by an excited and strong child, an old man passing by said, “Looks like he’s the one that’s the boss!” I laughed and said, “The trick is to let him THINK he is!” and we both laughed 😂 I thought about that again and realized how much I have learned from Love and Logic. It has been an amazing tool that helps my children feel like they have some control which improves our relationship a ton! I am SO excited to have Kami Kerby from .rocks teaching our Love and Logic workshop again this year. There is obviously so much to learn about this subject and it’s impossible to cram it into 45 minutes, but I’m sure you’ll come away with tools that will give you some confidence in your role as a parent!

When I looked around and couldn’t find what I was looking for, I created it.

Time.
Space.
Luxury.
Learning.
Empowerment.
Fun.

Join us. I promise you won’t regret it.

And time is running out!! 16 more days until registration closes!

Let’s talk about the DANCE PARTY 💃🏼 There is no “big event” during this retreat because each part is super important and intentional! Buuuut, it’s totally okay to have favorites 🤗🎉 The dance party on Friday night is GOING DOWN!! I’m so excited to bring in to help us get in the groove and make the most of that time!!

“Hi! I'm Annie Carter. The Sunshine State of Mind was created to bring light to a dark world and to guide women to find their own light. I'm ready to change the world, one dance party at a time. At the retreat I will share with you how to dance your cares away. I know it's scary. I know you feel so silly. Don't worry, let me show you how to shake off those fears. Feeling insecure? Let's DROP THAT LIKE IT'S HOT!! Moving your body changes your mindset and dancing like a goof is sure to bring a smile to your face. Still don't believe me? I hear you. Let me prove it to you. Meet me on the dance floor.” 👯‍♀️

Ladies, it’s time to RETREAT YOURSELF🙌🏼 All you have to do is show up!! I’ll take care of the rest ❤️

What is included in my They Call Me Mom Retreat ticket?
💯a luxurious suite stay at the beautiful Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Friday night
💯a delicious catered dinner Friday evening
💯the opportunity to meet and hear Jennifer Nielson, , on Friday night!
💯4 hours of workshop-style classes of your choice, carefully and thoughtfully designed to empower you as a woman and mother- and this year they are so good!
💯a swimmer, top and bottom!
💯a super fun dance party Friday night
💯a Genuine acai bowl breakfast Saturday morning
💯scheduled and set aside time for you to do whatever YOU want
💯an opportunity to hear from and hang out with our keynote speaker Tiffany Roe ()
💯optional exercise classes Saturday morning
💯great swag in an awesome tote
💯a super cute They Call Me Mom t-shirt
💯time away from daily life to focus on yourself and your needs
💯an opportunity to create new relationships with other women

It’s going to be an incredible weekend, and YOU DESERVE IT ALL! 😘

25 MORE DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION CLOSES!! And don’t forget to enter our last giveaway! 🤩😘

I am thrilled to announce that the lovely Jennifer Nielson, , will be our Opening Speaker at the retreat! 👏🏼 She is also going to be leading a workshop called “The Dig”. Jennifer Nielson developed “The Dig” process that teaches you how to change your thoughts so you can avoid negative emotions or reactions to any problem you are faced with. You can read Jennifer’s bio on our website and see more about what she does (like host amazing retreats abroad!) on her page! We are so excited to have her join us!!

⭐️GIVEAWAY!⭐️
I want to give FIVE of you ladies $100 OFF a retreat ticket!! 😍👏🏼 All you have to do is follow us, like this post and tag your friends in separate comments! Each tag is an entry. For 10 bonus entries, link this post in your story, tag us, and tell everyone why you need to ! FIVE WINNERS means more chances to win! 👏🏼 Giveaway ends July 3. If you already bought a ticket and win, you’ll be reimbursed $100! GOOD LUCK!

⭐️ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT⭐️

“Hi! I’m Britney and I blog where I focus on finding joy in motherhood. Being a mom is tough and it’s easy to feel alone and overwhelmed. That’s why I’m passionate about three things:

1) Self-love—helping moms recognize the good that they do.
2) Productivity—teaching moms how to get more of their responsibilities done in less time.
3) Fun—encouraging moms to have fun and better connect with those they love.

In this workshop, we’ll discuss ways to better manage our household and daily tasks so we have more time and energy to spend with those we love. We can’t do it all—no matter how hard we try—and I’m a firm believer in accepting our own limits and loving ourselves through them. My hope is that this workshop will help you let go of any unrealistic expectations you may place on yourself, teach you to identify your personal priorities, and arm you with some tips and tricks to get those priorities done more efficiently.

I can’t wait to chat with you all in August!”

⭐️Radical Acceptance in Motherhood⭐️

“Hi there! My name is Libbie Henrie and I am a perinatal wellness advocate and future therapist! I am passionate about bringing awareness to the challenges women face accessing adequate physical and mental health services during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I want all moms to feel more confident in their ability to trust their intuition with their families, find their identities as mothers and as individuals, and compassionately take care of themselves.

In my workshop Radical Acceptance in Motherhood, we will learn about using radical acceptance as a method for listening to our pain and using it as a tool to grow in our roles as mothers. There are many thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can feel out of control, especially with the physical and emotional stress of meeting the needs of small children (or older children who pretend they don’t know how to put on shoes anymore when it’s time to go and you’re already late).

It will be a great opportunity to reflect and connect with other moms going through similar challenges — believe it or not, you are not the first mom to yell at her kids or lock herself in her room, and you won’t be the last. Being a mom can be rough!

You will leave this mindfulness practice and discussion with a greater understanding of how your own personal pain as a mother has revealed the areas you can move forward with more acceptance, compassion, and nurturing for yourself and your family.

I would be honored to help you begin this process of healing, and I hope to see you there! 💕”

When I was in Arizona last week I got to meet with some of our amazing workshop leaders at ! The workshops are your chance to really dive deep into personal growth and learning. The reason we have you sign up for them ahead of time is because we don’t want your choices to be an on-the-spot decision. We want you to really think about what ones speak to you and what you really need at this point in your life! Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be highlighting each workshop and workshop leader. These women are a huge part of this retreat, I’m so excited to work with all of them!!

👏🏼 We have a NEW amazing workshop that I am so excited to add to this year’s retreat! Come learn from the queen of postpartum core care, ! I have been following Ashley for a long time now and have been so grateful for the knowledge and information she shares on her page. She helped me diagnose and heal my diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and strengthen my pelvic floor from home! (I can jump on a trampoline without peeing again!) I am constantly telling my friends about her page, and I’m so glad she’s coming to share this priceless information with you!! Who needs this class?!

Walking through the hotel, just imagining these spaces full of you wonderful women putting yourself first in such a beautiful way. I can’t wait to hug each of you and thank you for believing in my dream!

Registration is still going hot, the link is in my profile! 😘

I can’t keep this surprise in any longer!!!
Each attendee will be gifted a surprise swimmer at the retreat!! 👏🏼 Top AND bottom!! This is over $100 value! I personally have several swimsuits and I love their quality and how unique they are. I’m so grateful to work with such an amazing company! Go check out their amazing mix and match designs and styles! 😍

If you have already registered, you’ll be getting another email asking for your sizes! WHO IS EXCITED!?!?

I book myself a retreat at least once a year. 🙌🏼

I’m headed out today for a solo trip to my home state🌵. While I mainly planned this trip for business purposes and family plans, I planned lots of ME time in between. 🙌🏼

Do you travel alone or with just your partner? How often do you leave your kids for a night or two? I have found it to be incredibly rewarding, and seeing how many women don’t step away from their many responsibilities made me love what I do even more. I make it so easy! You spend all day taking care of other people. Now let me take care of you! ❤️

So grateful for the opportunity to be featured in VoyagePhoenix Magazine! The link to the article is in my profile. Thank you !

TICKET REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 26!

I can’t believe how fast this year is coming up on us! Some have asked and yes, we did cap attendees this year to only 100. Once they sell out, we are not adding more! Who wants to ?!

I went from “Now that I’m a mom I can’t wear swim suits like that! And I’m totally running into that water to hide my body the second this cover-up comes off” ➡️to➡️ “Body confidence! I know I look good (as long as I don’t bend over in this bikini)” ➡️to➡️ “I don’t care what I look like. Why did I torment myself for so many years!!”

Honestly, the journey is long. It’s not easy. And it’s never really over! It’s takes daily work and practice. There are bumps. There are mountains. It often seems impossible. But the road to body and self love is incredibly freeing and so full of opportunity and love. It’s priceless. ❤️ Wherever you are in your journey, several of our workshops at our retreat will give you the tools to keep you going!

Q: I live locally, is there an option to buy a ticket without a hotel stay?

I get this question all the time. Here’s the answer. Every single part of this retreat is so carefully and thoughtfully planned. I didn’t want this to be a “conference”. There are many all day Saturday events for women, some of which I attended, and I wanted more. I needed more. They Call Me Mom is about STEPPING AWAY. It’s about taking time for YOU. It’s about learning more about yourself, growing, relaxing, celebrating motherhood. I don’t believe you can do that in less than 24 hours. Also, most women who come are local! Our other plan was to create a safe and fun place for moms to make new friends! Because we all know how difficult that can be. Plus there’s just too much going on in the evening and in the morning that I’d hate for you to miss out on. So kindly and simply, no. This retreat is an experience. And I don’t want you to miss it!

DON’T FORGET about our payment plan option. I’m so glad we found a way to offer that to you guys and it’s so simple! Link in profile ❤️