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Thank Your Body!

Today’s journal prompt: Write a love letter to your body. Let’s end the month on a high! Thank your body for all it’s done for you, for being a home for your spirit, for supporting you on your motherhood journey, and being the place that comforts your children when they lean into you. Be sure to sign your letter at the end, just like you would any other letter.

Thanks for joining this month! Style Month marks the 16th Guided Journal topic that’s available here on the yayamamas blog! I’ll be taking a break from writing more guided journals for a bit to focus on the launch of Beautiful & Simple. as well as my podcast Elevating Motherhood. Stay tuned for more great conversations and topics! There’s always more to talk about (and work on!) when it comes to motherhood!

I’m so honored that I get to be on this journey with you and “do motherhood” along side my beloved yayas! Mahalo!

Thank You Day!

The first bonus day of the month is always thank you day! There are always people who supported us on our self-discovery journey each month whatever the guided journal topic! Today is a day to say “thank you” for their support…through a text, call, hug, or in person chat. Let them know what their support during style month meant to you!

All You

Today wear something from head to toe that screams YOU. Put together your favorite outfit and flaunt it all day! Do your hair, put on your favorite everything! Radiate confidence and self love! Smile at everyone! Let them notice how you’re shining!

Take a selfie. Feel good. Pass that good on to others, just by being radiant you!

Write about how you felt today wearing all your favorites!

Rethink the T-shirt

Today’s challenge is to take a staple we all have—the t-shirt!—and rethink the way we style it. Do a search for ways to style a t-shirt and then rock it.

Then reflect. It sounds simple, but give your challenge some thought. What did you learn from your search today? Did you get some good ideas? Stumble upon something unexpected and appealing? Did it push you to think outside the box? Did it elevate your t-shirt from frumpy to fabulous? Was it a flop?

Why write about it? To show yourself that your efforts are not in vain. This is a journey and there are moments when we might find ourselves feeling silly or think our explorations are a waste of time when they are not. YOU feeling good is not a waste of time. How do you prove that to yourself? By writing down your thoughts…even the small things.

Jewelry

Do you wear jewelry? If so, what do you wear? Does it have meaning to you or do you do it for fashion (or both)? Do you like to wear jewelry? Would you like to wear more but have little? Are you more yellow gold, rose gold, silver, or a mix?

Write about where you are when it comes to jewelry. Are there styles you’d like to try? Pieces you’d like to toss or sell? Broken ones you’d like to have fixed? Does your jewelry need a good cleaning? Today’s the day take a look in your jewelry box, figure out where you are and where you’d like to be. Write about it…and plan to take action!

Bras

Is there ever a time in our lives when bras are the best and worst things ever at the same time than after you become a mother? How are your bras doing? Do they fit? Do you love them? Despise them? Do some from your collection need to be banished? Do you have a collection of pre-baby bras just lying around in a sad heap? (I do).

What do you need RIGHT NOW? New bras? A fitting? Have you ever been properly fitted and measured? Recently? What do you * think * is your current size? When was the last time you had that confirmed? Write about where you are and where you’d like to be when it comes to bras.

Be Bold

Try something daring today. Put on the dark lipstick, try the thick eye liner, wear your hair a new way, step out in more accessories than you ever have before…do what feels bold to you. Write about it. Take a photo. Give it a try.

Accessories

That little extra…the bangle, the headband, the necklace, the bag. the sunglasses. Do you have favorites? If so, write about them. Why do you love them? Do you find accessories practical or a pain? Write about it!

Are there some accessories you’d like to wear more? New ones you’d like to try? Ones you’d like to get rid of or replace? Figure out where you are with accessories…then research new ideas and inspirations for how to dress up your outfits!

The Shoes

Let’s pull it all together with a good pair of comfy shoes! What’s your shoe collection like? Do you like shoes? Are they important to you? Do you have a favorite pair? Are all of your shoes comfortable? What requirements do you have for shoes in order to buy them? Have you ever looked up photos for various outfits/styles to get inspiration for shoe pairings? Write down your answers to see where you are and/or where you’d like to be when it comes to shoes.

Bonus: Option to take action! Throw out, sell, or donate any shoes that don’t serve you…if they are uncomfortable or you just don’t wear them, get rid of them!

June Week 4: Pulling It All Together

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Glacier 2022, our first RV adventure We caught t Glacier 2022, our first RV adventure 

We caught the travel bug in Glacier. 😍 Now we want to see all the parks & RV everywhere! 

Last fall we rented a travel trailer (to test out a trailer vs motorhome) and drove to Glacier National Park for a few days. We stayed at the West Glacier KOA… full-time travelers told us it is one of the nicest KOAs in the country and that we set the bar too high for a first trip 😂 

Stay tuned for more about our #roadschool adventures ⛰🚐
Align your actions and your values. It’s how tru Align your actions and your values. It’s how true change happens and where peace resides.

I was such a “good customer” with Target, they moved me to the front of the line to speak with a customer representative. I was referred to as a “frequent” for years. No more. I’m walking the walk and deleting everything Target from my life. If you feel convicted, stirred, or uncomfortable with the swift downhill slide of Target, I want to encourage you to sit with thise feelings…then align your actions and your values.
Imagine if more of us could see that living is lea Imagine if more of us could see that living is learning and learning is living. And that we spend our whole lives learning well past any graduation ceremony. The world would be a different place if we embraced and encouaged a #lifelonglearning mindset. Childhoods would be different…dare I say happier? Easier? More fruitful?  I’m not going to give up on the paradigm shift that is happening, one homeschool family at a time 🙏🏼 #realeducation #realeducationreform
I get asked ALL THE TIME…”Why Idaho?” Chri I get asked ALL THE TIME…”Why Idaho?” 

Chris & I are planning on sitting down and recording our “why” in an @elevatingmotherhood podcast episode (sorry it’s taken us so long 😂), but I’ll give you the short list. 

We were looking for a place that was:
1. Majestic (Maui is majestic…we were hoping for water and mountains and North Idaho has those things in spades) 

2. Homeschool Friendly (Idaho is the most free homeschool state in the USA) 

3. Freedom Loving (check!) 

We came to Idaho for those 3 main reasons and have discovered 100 more reasons to stay! The people, the community, the churches, the small businesses, the beaches, the lakes, the big sky, the accessibility to other places…the list goes on. It’s the people that touch us the most. We have been embraced by the community—I am overcome with gratitude. They show up in for each other in small and big ways. To be part of something this amazing has blessed us beyond beyond! 

So “Why Idaho?” Pull up a chair—I’ll our you a cup of PNW coffee—plan to stay awhile, because the list of reasons is long and amazing. ⛰☕️🥰

#idahome #mauitoidaho #homeschoolidaho #northidaho #idaholife
There was an election this week. I don’t miss an There was an election this week. I don’t miss an election. 🇺🇸 I vote in person out of conviction. I take my kids with me every time. I share the whole process with them so when it comes time for them to cast their vote, they won’t hesitate to let their voices be heard. 

The volunteers at our voting place are so kind to my family. They recognize us, encourage me as a mother, and dote over what “happy voters” we are. It makes for an incredibly pleasant and empowering experience. I’m so grateful to live in a place where voting is taken seriously and honored as the important responsibility that it is. It’s one of my favorite life tasks…which means it’s one of my favorite homeschool activities. #alloflifeislearning The conversations we have within our family about elections, issues, politics, and community is more inspiring than any conversation I’ve ever been coerced into in a school. 

From Kindergarten to Grad School, I always felt like my thoughts were being guided in one direction—that of a teacher or an agenda. It was one filled with peer pressure and conformity. As an adult and parent outside of that space I can see clearly how my opinions were guided by people who were not invested in me. They did not share with me in a way that instilled confidence  in who I am, what I *actually* believe, nor did they give me a spirit of knowing it’s okay for me to have opinions that are different than others. 

That ends with me. I’m doing things differently. I’m educating my children differently. Change doesn’t look like talk—it looks like action. And action is more do-able than most people would have you believe. It’s as simple as taking your babies with you to vote. It’s as do-able as having open conversations with your children (with lots of listening). There are many different ways to approach heated topics like politics and elections that don’t involve division and hatred…ways that include less talking and more action. Don’t be afraid to take action, mamas. Your growth, example, and bravery make the biggest impact 😘

#vote #idahovotes #homeschoollessons #lifeschooling #lifeschool #homeschoolmama #mamabear #lesstalkmoreaction #homeschoolidaho
Our Garden in the Burbs 👩🏻‍🌾🌱 We’ Our Garden in the Burbs 👩🏻‍🌾🌱

We’re not gonna wait until we have more land to start living an Idaho homestead life. 🥰 We’re filling pots, digging holes, keeping chickens, sowing seeds, and farming as best we can. People like to share the end results of their garden, but I figured I’d share this growing season’s humble beginnings 🥰

So far we’re growing echinacea, borage, yarrow, onions, garlic, strawberries, squash, zucchini, cinderella pumpkins, thyme, basil, jalapeños, bell peppers, dill, cucumbers, beans, raspberries, roses, lilacs, mock orange, rosemary, sage, & tomatoes 👩🏻‍🌾 

What are you growing? 😍🌱👩🏻‍🌾
Idaho Summer Vibes ⛰🤙🏼 *wait until then t Idaho Summer Vibes ⛰🤙🏼

*wait until then the end…we saw a baby 🐐 on the beach*

The last few days I’ve reflected on how grateful I am to be in Idaho. This is where my family is supposed to be right now. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery & beautiful people…just like we were on Maui.

It turns out the world is filled with beauty. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise 🥰 

#idahome #mauitoidaho #mauinokaoi #idaho #idahome❤️ #idahomom #homeschoolidaho #homeschoolfreedom #openroad #godisgoodallthetime #northidaho
Big cheesy I love being a mom grin…that’s all Big cheesy I love being a mom grin…that’s all you’ll get from me in Mother’s Day photos 😂

Happy Mother’s Day!!! 😘😘😘
I didn’t get what I asked for…the door was ope I didn’t get what I asked for…the door was opened 3 times. Even the cat is reaching under the door. 😂

I know this isn’t my usual encouraging post, but there are a lot of expectations around Mother’s Day. And as the planners, event coordinators, and celebrators in our homes, Mother’s Day can feel…all kinds of things. Disappointing. Extra. Frustrating. Cute. Messy. Grief ridden. Charming. Memorable. Did I already say disappointing? 

Mother’s Day disappointment is real. A lot of moms experience it. I just wanted to acknowledge that with a bit of humor. I wrote a blog post about it on my original blog years ago and it remains my top article. If I find a minute today I’ll try to link to it in my stories 😘

Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day whatever kind of day you’re having 💜😘

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