It's Monday.
And I've got lots to say this week.
First of all, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for all you have done for the Pay it Forward Movement.
The past 3 weeks I have cried more tears than I ever thought possible seeing the kind hearts you all have shown these families.
I had people donate $500 to families, buy new strollers, send clothes, gifts, gift cards and money, buy groceries and just send sweet notes to these families in need.
It broke my heart and made it whole again to know what amazingly giving and kind hearted readers I have.
I was humbled each and every day and reminded how thankful and blessed I am.
Plain and simple, it changed me.
And I hope it changed you.
Pay it Forward is not over. If there are any loose ends you need to tie up, want to send something to a family, please go back and read all the stories and email me at MLHolidayPayItForward@yahoo and I'll get you the information you need.
And the good news is, Pay it Forward isn't going anywhere.
I am going to start featuring 1 family/story a month. If you feel you can help this family out, you just contact me and I'll get you what you need.
It's like Christmas all year long!
There are families that struggle all year round, not just during the holidays, so this will be a great way to help them out past Christmas.
Thank you for making this possible. Without you, there would be no Pay it Forward. There will be tons of smiles on Christmas morning because of what you all have done.
I am forever humbled.
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Next,
I'll be doing a segment this week on What You Think You Know About Me (but probably don't).
You won't want to miss it. There will be lots of information in there that I'm sure you THOUGHT you knew, and it may change your viewpoint. I hope it does.
Until then,
It's Monday up in this B and I'm feeling very rocker-ish today.
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Cardi & boots- Target
Top- Rue21
Scull scarf- The Buckle
Jeans- Express
See those amazing roots? Yeah, it's only been 6 weeks! My hair grows so fast! But I love the dimension the highlights give me. #Brunetteproblems
I'll be getting them touched up today, by my amazing hair stylist.
She's seriously THE BEST. Let me know if you want her info.
I weighed in at 146 this morning. I lost 1.5 lbs. this week. I did AMAZING during the week and ate out almost every meal this weekend. Womp Womp.
It wasn't bad, but I could have done better.
....and then my mom baked her amazing homemade fudge last night. I can't win.
She cuts them in these tiny little pieces so I'm like "yeah, it's just a tiny piece, no big deal"... and before you know it I've had 6. Yipes.
I got 94.9% of my Christmas shopping done this weekend, Thank the Lawd!
Now on to wrapping. Am I the only one that dreads wrapping presents?
It's such a time sucker.
Plus, I've got 2 toddlers (did I really just say that!?!?! MJ is a TODDLER!??! AAHHH!!!) and they'd have them unwrapped faster than you can say Doodoo.
Speaking of toddlers, did you forget I have 2 of them??
Yep. They've been kinda MIA around the blog lately.
They've been all over Instagram (@mamalaughlin) and Keek (@mamalaughlin) though!
As much as those little turds are gonna turn my bleached hair gray one day, I can not imagine one second without them.
And here is where I'll say one thing:
Hold your kids extra tight. Tell them you love them every day. Because tomorrow is not promised. And today is not over.
My heart breaks for the families of the Connecticut shooting. Praying for peace and understanding for those affected.
One last picture to end on a better note.
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And I've got lots to say this week.
First of all, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for all you have done for the Pay it Forward Movement.
The past 3 weeks I have cried more tears than I ever thought possible seeing the kind hearts you all have shown these families.
I had people donate $500 to families, buy new strollers, send clothes, gifts, gift cards and money, buy groceries and just send sweet notes to these families in need.
It broke my heart and made it whole again to know what amazingly giving and kind hearted readers I have.
I was humbled each and every day and reminded how thankful and blessed I am.
Plain and simple, it changed me.
And I hope it changed you.
Pay it Forward is not over. If there are any loose ends you need to tie up, want to send something to a family, please go back and read all the stories and email me at MLHolidayPayItForward@yahoo and I'll get you the information you need.
And the good news is, Pay it Forward isn't going anywhere.
I am going to start featuring 1 family/story a month. If you feel you can help this family out, you just contact me and I'll get you what you need.
It's like Christmas all year long!
There are families that struggle all year round, not just during the holidays, so this will be a great way to help them out past Christmas.
Thank you for making this possible. Without you, there would be no Pay it Forward. There will be tons of smiles on Christmas morning because of what you all have done.
I am forever humbled.
****************************
Next,
I'll be doing a segment this week on What You Think You Know About Me (but probably don't).
You won't want to miss it. There will be lots of information in there that I'm sure you THOUGHT you knew, and it may change your viewpoint. I hope it does.
Until then,
It's Monday up in this B and I'm feeling very rocker-ish today.
Cardi & boots- Target
Top- Rue21
Scull scarf- The Buckle
Jeans- Express
See those amazing roots? Yeah, it's only been 6 weeks! My hair grows so fast! But I love the dimension the highlights give me. #Brunetteproblems
I'll be getting them touched up today, by my amazing hair stylist.
She's seriously THE BEST. Let me know if you want her info.
I weighed in at 146 this morning. I lost 1.5 lbs. this week. I did AMAZING during the week and ate out almost every meal this weekend. Womp Womp.
It wasn't bad, but I could have done better.
....and then my mom baked her amazing homemade fudge last night. I can't win.
She cuts them in these tiny little pieces so I'm like "yeah, it's just a tiny piece, no big deal"... and before you know it I've had 6. Yipes.
I got 94.9% of my Christmas shopping done this weekend, Thank the Lawd!
Now on to wrapping. Am I the only one that dreads wrapping presents?
It's such a time sucker.
Plus, I've got 2 toddlers (did I really just say that!?!?! MJ is a TODDLER!??! AAHHH!!!) and they'd have them unwrapped faster than you can say Doodoo.
Speaking of toddlers, did you forget I have 2 of them??
Yep. They've been kinda MIA around the blog lately.
They've been all over Instagram (@mamalaughlin) and Keek (@mamalaughlin) though!
As much as those little turds are gonna turn my bleached hair gray one day, I can not imagine one second without them.
And here is where I'll say one thing:
Hold your kids extra tight. Tell them you love them every day. Because tomorrow is not promised. And today is not over.
My heart breaks for the families of the Connecticut shooting. Praying for peace and understanding for those affected.
One last picture to end on a better note.
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