tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642343130368089662024-03-13T00:14:53.585-07:00HIPP MOMShippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-57159277053703974212011-08-31T14:40:00.000-07:002011-08-31T14:54:21.487-07:00Back to School!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGIeRKYDmmlRSpWGKZOyp_AthosOfo_u6GHVcnaAF0n98grmTZ8_FUEb-rPvu1mWsqcQExjqMBfsAGa1Zd0Bh__LAjVT_R68-vf_9pVLBLGfdNH9GjArl-2vMGCIwaXIgw10YHcHUM7CP/s1600/Gointothebigschool.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGIeRKYDmmlRSpWGKZOyp_AthosOfo_u6GHVcnaAF0n98grmTZ8_FUEb-rPvu1mWsqcQExjqMBfsAGa1Zd0Bh__LAjVT_R68-vf_9pVLBLGfdNH9GjArl-2vMGCIwaXIgw10YHcHUM7CP/s400/Gointothebigschool.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647138629999429458" /></a>It is that time of year for us HIPP Moms that have school aged children--time to go back to school! Ready, OH YEAH, says this HIPP Mom! I love my kids and I create a lot of my world around them, but, I am a HIPP Mom--I need my space, I need my time and the summer fun was great but it is time for a new season! <div>I will admit I had a few tears this year as my daughter Kaili (my oldest) walked across the street to middle school! It was only 6 years ago I had tears in my eyes when she went off on the school bus, out of my life and onto a new chapter. Once again, she is on to a new chapter. I watched her walk across the street and the sentimental deep hearted girl that I truly am, could not help but think she is walking into another chapter and another road to travel in her life! She is ready, she will thrive--it is me that has a hard time letting go of my "little girl"! My boys got on the bus shortly after, and my son Cameron had his "last first day of school at the bus stop" as he will join big sis next year. They are growing and growing up so fast! </div><div>
<br /></div><div>What do I know?</div><div>-Life goes by way to fast, we need to really slow down and be grateful for what we have!</div><div>-They really do grow so fast, be with them as much as you can, and be present when you are there (a lesson I am always reminding myself of)!</div><div>-Create a work situation or hobby that you are able to do around your family life!</div><div>-September is crazy, do more this month to feed your soul and breathe between the hectic pace and busy schedule!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Have a HIPP back to school week and no matter the age of your child, they are always walking towards a new road to travel.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Have a HIPP day as we embark on a new season!</div><div>
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<br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-42473889900313098932011-08-04T16:16:00.000-07:002011-08-04T16:28:26.759-07:00Endorse those you love!Has anyone touched your life in an extraordinary way? Has anyone inspired you beyond words? Have you seen someone on stage or in life that you look at and say "I want to be like her"? <div>I hope you have because there is no better feeling than seeing someone and being so positively influenced by their example! </div><div><br /></div><div>My mentor Rita Davenport has done that for me! She is someone the world needs to see! She is a sought after speaker and written several books and this little blonde dynamo gets into the heart & soul of others like no one I know! I have had the incredible honor to work with Rita for almost 10 years, and in the past 5 years, she has become a friend and mentor. She truly is in my opinion the best speaker in the world, there are so many good ones, but I have to say, after seeing many incredible speakers, she is the best I have seen! She has inspired me so much that I want to make people feel the way she makes me feel! I actually do like to speak to crowds (I know most people don't like to do that), I feel at home on stage and I also love to make people feel the way she makes me filled, motivated, inspired, loved and special!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, if you do not know this wonderful person, get to know her at www.ritadavenport.com. Her cd's will make you pee your pants laughing and any long drive will be short because you will laugh the whole way there! </div><div><br /></div><div>Rita Davenport is one HIPP MOMMA and she lives a life and teaches others to live a life that is happy, inspired, passionate and productive!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-19532967962470667662011-08-03T15:32:00.001-07:002011-08-03T15:49:43.633-07:00Visualize Your Home!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQHkCJo52pz1URfPAfeHRwiFbXI7MWJN2WImy-0QqN7OaPeXgW4kksYSPsTpGyYw4PUpAnhxQO0MKYjcrOkyqI81QHEnPoXhphaxxNCr6rNUGRY8arBv_bwCc8gWC_UBXXDOko1USnnpz/s1600/IMG_0083.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQHkCJo52pz1URfPAfeHRwiFbXI7MWJN2WImy-0QqN7OaPeXgW4kksYSPsTpGyYw4PUpAnhxQO0MKYjcrOkyqI81QHEnPoXhphaxxNCr6rNUGRY8arBv_bwCc8gWC_UBXXDOko1USnnpz/s400/IMG_0083.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636763412834634978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q8euVydBwLO2EwfVOM4mQDkpCbktzhaudnkrAhDbrsf2DsuEakynFaDNZNbKDla8qMLoK-np9wzUx4kaKllXIPb4LI4IP0BSwCKaPlPPZgGQzsfvi1gXyDcGb9hmDzbXqRuqq6aQ9s3Q/s1600/shinglestyle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q8euVydBwLO2EwfVOM4mQDkpCbktzhaudnkrAhDbrsf2DsuEakynFaDNZNbKDla8qMLoK-np9wzUx4kaKllXIPb4LI4IP0BSwCKaPlPPZgGQzsfvi1gXyDcGb9hmDzbXqRuqq6aQ9s3Q/s400/shinglestyle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636762974430268066" /></a>Do you have a vision for what your home will look like?<div><br /></div><div>As you can see by the picture to the left, I was looking to create a shingle style home and even had the one above on my dream board. The larger picture to the right is actually my home! As a person who is passionate about family & home, I have always had a vision of the type of home we would live in. As I worked towards that vision, I can say that we are living in the home I have visualized... Even thou we have a lot of work to do to make it the way we want, it is an incredible feeling living the type of community you choose to live in and also, to enjoy being in your home! It is important to remember, a house does not need to be a castle, it can be very modest. What makes a house a home is creating spaces that bring you comfort, and knowing that anything you want is not impossible, and that it is very possible if you work hard and believe in yourself and your dreams! </div><div><br /></div><div>How did I do that? Well, I am not done, I am doing that! I have a successful home based business and the best thing that I did was work consistently and also with purpose and also balanced that with raising my family. I heard a quote today on a conference call "Dreaming is good but Doing is better"! That spoke to my heart because, my success comes from my doing, not from my dreaming! The dream has to be there but the "doing" is the only way it will happen! </div><div><br /></div><div>So HIPP Moms, dream about the home you would like to create, cut pictures and believe that you can create it! Once you dream and create the vision, pay more attention to the "DOING"! What can you do today to move closer to your dream? </div><div><br /></div><div>Get you HIPP Home in your mind and heart and before you know it, it will be in your life!</div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP moms have HIPP homes!</div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-54432201757498090542011-07-28T12:02:00.000-07:002011-07-28T12:15:39.546-07:00Get the Funk Out!Ever get into a FUNK? Of course you have, anyone that balances work, family, and daily life challenges takes them on with abandon but also gets into a funk!<div><br /></div><div>The past few days I have been in a funk! The work I wanted to get done for my business did not get done (and this is work I have said I would get done 2 weeks ago). I have not been able to get back to my really good eating kick, the blueberry muffins at this awesome cafe in town keeps me coming back for more and the worst part of it all (and perhaps the culprit), is that I have not been working out, doing yoga and have been in a funk with that for almost a week now! </div><div><br /></div><div>You know it is bad when your husband looks at the yoga schedule posted on the bulletin board, and says "Tricia is teaching the 9:30 class today, you love Tricia! At that point, I made a firm decision that I was going to yoga NO MATTER WHAT!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, on the mat I thought I would be in tough shape since I have not worked out in a week or so. Just the opposite, I felt more energy as I did my practice, I left there on purpose to do the things that I really want to do! I sweat the funk out!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, if you find yourself in a funk, the first step is to identify it! Next, do something physical to move your energy (if you work out, hit the gym or studio or outdoors), if you don't work out, go for a brisk walk. If you don't do yoga, do yoga (it is an amazing practice that I think everyone should do)! Now, come up with a game plan! What have you been putting off? What would you like to do? What is the thing you don't want to do (but it is important to d0)--do that first, then decide how you will spend your day and reward yourself for getting back on track (the reward should be something that feeds your soul)!</div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP moms need to get the funk out and get the groove back in!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP day!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-47049772370864546122011-07-23T10:01:00.000-07:002011-07-23T10:16:50.031-07:00Health & Vitality!HIPP moms are strong, healthy and take good care of themselves!<div><br /></div><div>Recently I had a small health scare which turned out thankfully to be nothing. That one event, gave me time to think about how precious life is and also how important good health is! Sometimes I take my health for granted, do you do the same thing too? I feel strong, I feel young, I feel overall that I take pretty good care of myself (although that can always improve), having had a recent scare, it was an opportunity to be reminded about how blessed I am with a healthy body. As moms, we often are taking care of everything, everyone, and we sometimes lose sight of the importance of taking care of ourselves. If I could do the last decade over as a mom, I would have exercised even more, eaten better and made this more of a priority in my life (it has always been important to me, but I would find myself in funks of not working out or in bad eating binges, which can make you feel off). So, I want to urge all of you HIPP moms to not only value your good health, but identify areas you can improve in (which we all have those) and make some considerations, changes and action to move yourself into even better health and vitality!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few tips for Healthy HIPP Moms:</div><div>-exercise at least 5 days a week</div><div>-eat well balanced meals (save the treats like pizza & ice cream for the weekend)</div><div>-drink lots of water, go for at least 68 ounces a day</div><div>-drink tea</div><div>-get plenty of sleep (you might be saying, yeah right), get in bed earlier than usual</div><div>-eat and drink in moderation (save the mommy juice for weekend's only)</div><div>-take vitamins (this is wellness, be sure to ensure that you have all the nutrition you need)</div><div>-read positive books, nurture your soul with either scripture, poetry or devotionals</div><div>-do yoga (it does the body, mind and spirit good)!</div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP Moms are healthy moms, we not only take care of our family but more importantly, we take care of ourselves so that we can be there for our families!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP, healthy and rocking day! </div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-39280974580616553562011-06-14T13:35:00.000-07:002011-06-14T13:56:39.678-07:00Spark and Hustle Baby!!!!I love the concept Spark & Hustle!!! Spark & Hustle is a conference hosted by women for hire and workplace guru, Tory Johnson who is a correspondent for ABC among other platforms. Her conference is all about empowering women to take control of their future, to create the situation that they desire in their life and turn dreams and desires into decisions and plans. I have built a successful home based business and it is all of these success principles which truly separate those that succeed from those who don't! The spark is the idea, the vision, the dream the "what if" or "I wish"! That is in your heart for a reason and quite simply it could be your destiny tugging at you. The "Hustle" part of it is the plan, the action the commitment and after consistent effort the results! <div><br /></div><div>HIPP moms are all capable of Spark and Hustle! You can have anything in your life that you want, if you only Dream, Decide, Create, Commit and you will achieve! The missing part that stops most people is the BELIEF in themselves and belief it could happen. It WILL happen!</div><div><br /></div><div>So HIPP MOMS, spark & hustle and make today matter! </div><div>Check out my recent video where I am going after an opportunity to do what I love to do, inspire others, at the Spark & Hustle event. If you like it, please comment!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP Day and put some hustle into your SPARK!</div><div>Pam</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-19100610449379350602011-05-16T18:31:00.000-07:002011-05-17T06:57:14.287-07:00The Battlefield Take CourageThere are some days my posts are light hearted and I am just having fun, and making fun of my suburban mom life! AND, there are days when I am touched by something that I feel I need to share. Without being specific, I had a conversation today with one of my best friends, and through that discussion, I realized we all have our battlefield, well, you might ask, what is our battlefield?<div><br /></div><div>Our battlefield is this! It is the one thing or the 2 or 3, that we are constantly challenged with (outside of people, that can be a post for another day). It is the battlefield, you know, the one you fight every day to live your life on purpose, to stay true to your truest potential and to remove the thing(s) in your life that are not serving you. Most of you have figured this one out, but you slow learners, perhaps you are challenged by one of the following:</div><div>-food</div><div>-alcohol</div><div>-shopping/spending</div><div>-control</div><div>-fear/anger</div><div>-insecurity/which usually means jealousy or the mean gene</div><div>-procrastination</div><div>-selfishness</div><div>-depression/anxiety</div><div><br /></div><div>You know your own battlefield, perhaps it is a few items from this list, perhaps I did not mention yours, but you know it is there. Acknowledgement is the first step, and addressing it is the second step. My friend shared with me her battlefield, which I understood and could relate to! I was so proud of her courage, for her acceptance and so grateful for her faith. </div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP Moms have their battelfields, be it one or a few from the list. If we say we don't, then our battlefield more than likely is denial and not taking responsibility for ourselves!!!! I think it is so smart for all of us to do a personal inventory and see the areas we need to grow in and address. I am so blessed to have this HIPP friend in my life because there is nothing more meaningful than seeing someone with courage and being inspired by that. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, as a HIPP Mom, if you have your own battlefield (which I am guessing you do), acknowledge it, accept it and most importantly resolve it! Resolve can be an ongoing journey and one with which you can endure and truly live your HIPP life!</div><div><br /></div><div>You are ready for combat! Ready, aim, fire!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-25926994377296975672011-05-06T05:18:00.000-07:002011-05-06T05:28:17.221-07:00Hats Off to My Boy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoV4tYhcaDAOO57aaQpW-uC38tHt85naOC_xKT4KRenpoRZCj5J9JJCuK1CSY5Ii0qjm45xCpCx2D784ELl3XKHX_xnGnG8BSx2zgbkZfWQzW_CYLFaNLEeKI1gf5VjiZbDP8-HsTzJUZF/s1600/227566_10150292724778662_624653661_9494185_1676325_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoV4tYhcaDAOO57aaQpW-uC38tHt85naOC_xKT4KRenpoRZCj5J9JJCuK1CSY5Ii0qjm45xCpCx2D784ELl3XKHX_xnGnG8BSx2zgbkZfWQzW_CYLFaNLEeKI1gf5VjiZbDP8-HsTzJUZF/s400/227566_10150292724778662_624653661_9494185_1676325_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603576938100151202" /></a>For some of you, you may remember the "Blues Brothers" from Saturday Night Live, my son and his friend have that look going on in the "Home Town Idol" contest in our community the other night. My boys are athletes, so when they decided they wanted to perform in the home town idol contest, my response was "really"?! After being at a dance competition all weekend, they had my husband sign them up, my youngest did "take me out to the ball game" w/his buddy. I went with the flow, arranged practices w/his friend, and thought, why not, we were so glad to see him (them) have an interest in something other than sports (as much as we love to see them on the ice or on the field)! My guy sung his heart out, and he and his friend Conor were quite impressive on stage. While I expected they might be shy, I saw these boys strut their stuff on stage, it was fun to watch and entertaining indeed. My youngest was cute, and they stood and sang with their little league uniforms on, once the music became more upbeat, my son unexpectedly broke into a very outgoing dance, I was crying laughing so hard (because it is so typical of my son, he brings "cool" to everything he does). I am most proud of my oldest son because he practiced hard, took it seriously, and had fun on stage with his friend--I am still in awe of the stage presence! Big sis and her friend did a tap duo and placed first in their age group for Home Town Idol--even thou the girls won, my boys won my heart in this competition! Hats off boys, you rocked the stage like you big sister!<div>Have a HIPP day mom, and see what it is your child can do that diversifies what they already do, it is a blast!!!!!! Game On!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-48424371348872063652011-04-17T06:35:00.000-07:002011-04-17T06:49:55.608-07:00"There is No Love Like a Mothers Love"I had the honor of celebrating my Aunt's life at her funeral yesterday. Although it was sad as she left us too soon, I cannot help but be inspired by her, and her legacy she left her family and those that knew her. <div><br /></div><div>As her sons described her, and the family priest did the same, two common themes kept on being reinforced in their stories. It basically came down to family and caring for others! My Aunt was amazing as her personality was huge, her humor a gift, her love was unconditional and her spirit was strong and feisty! She was a Mellor girl through and through! I was so touched because she was truly a remarkable woman and it made me realize how we as mothers leave a legacy in the world and we create the dynamics in our family and we teach our family the values we have.</div><div><br /></div><div>In our family, family is EVERYTHING! I was so proud to celebrate her life because she put family first, all of the time and she dedicated her life to raising a family. Like my mother, she based her entire life around her children, and as a mother, you can never go wrong doing that!</div><div>It made me think of me as a mom, and how truly that role (no matter how challenging) that is the essence of life, in addition to being of service to others. The memories her children shared were of her doing for them, getting special one on one time with them. They remember how she was there for them no matter what and also advocated for them and their education and activities and challenges. </div><div><br /></div><div>My cousin said of his mom, she made me feel special, like I was her favorite even thou she made us all feel that way. He also said (as he wept with the loss of this) "there is no other love like a mothers love"! I could not agree more as I thought about my own mom and how she loves us all unconditionally and as adults, we will always be her babies and she will always be our rock. </div><div><br /></div><div>It empowered me to be an even better mom! To remember, to make time for my kids, to give them attention and get the conversations going and to put down the lap top, or stop cleaning the kitchen to just listen, to be there and to create the memories and love that will live in their hearts forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>I celebrate my Aunt and for the record, she made me feel like her favorite niece. She will live in our hearts forever and she is one HIPP mom! Celebrate the moms in your life and know that families create generations of values that are passed on and on. In our family, it is faith, family and friends, thank you Auntie Eileen for inspiring me to be more!</div><div><br /></div><div>There is no love like a mothers love!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-57047999448503754432011-03-18T05:20:00.000-07:002011-03-18T05:25:27.962-07:00Dream Big!HIPP Moms need to dream big!<div><br /></div><div>Rat race is a trap for moms, we work hard balancing work and family and our home! In order for us to live our HIPP life and live on purpose, we need to dream and we need to dream big!</div><div><br /></div><div>My dreams are so big, I can't even begin to tell you my vision! It excites me, it stretches me and I believe in my heart my dream will be reality? This gives me purpose, this is something in me and I believe in my dream! What is so cool is that I love how my dream will change the world and make it a better place. </div><div><br /></div><div>What is your dream?</div><div><br /></div><div>What if you had NO LIMITATIONS?</div><div><br /></div><div>What if you could be, do and share anything in the world? What would it be?</div><div><br /></div><div>Give birth today to your dreams, you have one life to live, live it big and dream big!</div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP MOMS HAVE HIPP DREAMS!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-72503815930934838112011-03-06T15:57:00.000-08:002011-03-06T16:23:23.310-08:00A mothers love!Sometimes life takes us "off line" and the past few weeks have involved so many things, one of which was a heart break and shattered the hearts a big beautiful greek family.<div><br /></div><div>My daughters best friend lost her Aunt suddenly at the young age of 48--she was a mom to 3, ages 11, 14 and 16. My daughter is so close to her BFF's family and of course in a large greek family, that means that you are family with the cousins, aunts and uncles (I guess as long as they like you), and they adore my daughter! I too am friends with BFF's mom, so we were both at the arrangements to support our friends, this wonderful family and to honor the life of this beautiful mother,wife, sister, daughter, and friend!</div><div><br /></div><div>As heart breaking as it is, and there is no explanation to this loss, I could not help but feel the love "Auntie" had for her children, and as a mom, it hits home. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here we are as moms, caught up in our day, caught up in the small stuff at times, caught up in work or commitments outside of family and we can forget sometimes, how precious life is and how we need to embrace every moment and live in the moment! </div><div><br /></div><div>Because of this mothers love, these kids will be fine! It will be hard for them I am sure of that, because nothing can replace the love their mom has for them. What I do know is that she lived so presently in their lives, she was there for them and also, she made decisions which put her interests to the side, to provide the most she could for them (her love being the first thing)! </div><div><br /></div><div>This mothers love blessed her 3 children and she will live on in their hearts forever. This mothers love inspired many of us, to embrace our role as mom, I believe sometimes we take it for granted, I sure do! I am a better person because I knew her and am inspired by her example and commitment to her family. My daughter loved going to her home because she treated her like family and that to me is a loving mom! </div><div><br /></div><div>I dedicate this post today to an amazing woman, MCP, you are a HIPP mom and your memory will live forever. It is your example who shaped who your children are today and who they will be tomorrow--that fingerprint and unconditional love will never go away. I promise to you I will love all over your babies every time I see them--as a mom, I am there for you and for them!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-45552342702953836132011-02-22T11:42:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:50:26.175-08:00HIPP Moms do YOGA!As an aerobic instructor back in the 80's, I have always had an infinity to being in shape, working out and taking care of my self physically, mentally and spiritually! Although once becoming a mom and balancing that with building a business, I let go of something so important to me. I still worked out, but not with the consistency that I needed. <div><br /></div><div>My first 5 years of being a mom, I packed on the pounds, and then the 5 years after that, I gradually took it off. Now in my 40's, I feel like it is my time and that I can dedicate time each day, no matter what to get in either a work out and my new found love, YOGA!</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried yoga several times but never really got in to it! Once I tried hot power yoga, I was hooked! It is not only such a great workout, it is such a great "work in", meaning, a time to learn about yourself while on your mat. A way to move energy through your body and the health benefits are enormous!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to encourage all HIPP Moms to take on Yoga if you are not currently practicing. If you do practice, I encourage you to go more, the more you go, the more you get out of it.</div><div><br /></div><div> Live with Passion and STRETCH out of your comfort zone!<br /></div><div>Namaste!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-47178483133625930062011-02-08T05:30:00.000-08:002011-02-08T05:45:25.451-08:00Walk With Purpose!At an incredible business event with my company, the amazing speaker shared these few powerful words: "when you walk with purpose, you collide with destiny"! This is not only thought provoking, it is simply a statement which can shift your experience and life! <div><br /></div><div>Are you living your life on purpose or are you surviving day to day, week to week and month to month?</div><div><br /></div><div>Many of us moms get a bit confused with this because we truly believe that our purpose in life is being a mom, I know I have always struggled with that because being a mom is my most important role in life! However, what if I were to tell you aside from being a mom, you have a purpose here on earth. You were created to do more and be more and it is in addition or along side of your role of being mom! </div><div><br /></div><div>To help identify your purpose, let me ask you, what is your passion?! If you removed all boundaries and saw yourself in your best form, what would this picture look like, what would you be doing, what would you be saying, what would you look like, what we we feel by watching you!? </div><div><br /></div><div>Your hearts desire is part of your purpose! The thing about purpose is that it requires focus, it requires dedication, it requires consistency, and it requires a positive belief! </div><div><br /></div><div>So HIPP Mom! Start your day today with purpose, give thought today around what your purpose is! Once you walk with purpose, you are sure to collide with destiny!</div><div><br /></div><div>HIPP moms live on purpose and they walk with purpose!</div><div>Have a HIPP Day!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-7454978918015038112011-01-28T04:55:00.000-08:002011-01-28T05:22:12.109-08:00Dream On Dream On Dream On Dream On!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9mWMylNrTEgkE21LsdT08s-89a7muer5OqWKNsK0pe5SIPlk5Gx4zegK0_24SGgip14mw2GogBwWDaJK1qt7nH6Lp-hpefH-8eCeZyVem3tBPSJGk3lAT2eqUSoe5DH-u75Idq0naKgG/s1600/Steven+Tyler-PRN-042134.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 83px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9mWMylNrTEgkE21LsdT08s-89a7muer5OqWKNsK0pe5SIPlk5Gx4zegK0_24SGgip14mw2GogBwWDaJK1qt7nH6Lp-hpefH-8eCeZyVem3tBPSJGk3lAT2eqUSoe5DH-u75Idq0naKgG/s400/Steven+Tyler-PRN-042134.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567225741997149826" /></a><br />Our favorite family weekly activity this past year has been watching American Idol together! I don't always get to watch it live w/the kids but we will DVR it and watch it together over the weekend! What is so unreal is how my kids love Steven Tyler, and you know what, I love him too! <div><br /></div><div>Watching him on American Idol, I have to say I think I have a crush on him! I love his energy, his passion for music, his personality and most of all his heart! To see him with a disabled young woman on show 2, was so heart warming, not only a rock legend, but a rock star when it comes to a generous, loving, compassionate heart!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, my question for you is, are you living these lyrics? </div><div><br /></div><div>Are you "dread on" or are you DREAM ON! Let me inspire you to "dream on, dream on, dream on, dreaming til your dreams come true"! </div><div><br /></div><div>In my company, we get to get people dreaming again and not only that, but to DREAM BIG! I love that and I want to inspire so many of you to do just that, DREAM BIG! </div><div><br /></div><div>If there were no limitations at all, what would your life look like?</div><div><br /></div><div>What is your hearts desire?</div><div><br /></div><div>Are you trying to "fit in" or are you brave enough to stand out? Now I don't mean stand out like an odd ball, what I mean is do you have enough confidence to walk in your own shoes, step out in faith and live on purpose each day to be the best you and more importantly, reach for your dreams?!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Your dreams are inside of you just dying to come out. So in the words of the rock star legend, "Dream On, Dream On, Dream On, Dreaming till your dreams come true"! </div><div><br /></div><div>Bring out the rock star in you!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-14594990394668773322011-01-27T06:49:00.000-08:002011-01-27T06:55:54.831-08:00Purpose & Passion!A big part of HIPP Mom living is purpose and passion! I was away for a week at a work conference which was life changing for me! I work with a very special company and this company truly is a "Live Your Best Life Business"! The theme (among many) was living on purpose and how that helps us to be at our best and is truly our destiny! As moms (I fall victim to this) we think our purpose is raising children! While that is part of our purpose, it really is not the whole thing. My role as mom is so important to me, but I know I was created to do more, and also I know I am in charge of creating my best life!<div><br /></div><div>So, I have not been on my blog because my feet have not hit the ground since returning from my awesome meeting. Being surrounded by the most positive and passionate women was incredible. Hearing from speakers that have made choices, have failed and as a result have succeeded. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wish every HIPP Mom had what I have! The funny thing is, they can have it, they just might not know that it is there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Live with purpose and passion today, it is in your heart, just realize it and OWN it!</div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-43463530284927510992011-01-15T06:13:00.000-08:002011-01-15T06:25:25.294-08:00Playing Dress Up!Do you get to play dress up as a mom? You know, actually putting on clothes that you don't wear every day, being identified other than _____ mom or mommy! I am home this weekend doing things that moms do: baking, organizing, reading stories, driving to activities, cooking, family dinner and staying inside with a fire on this cold new england weekend. On Monday, I get to jet off to a meeting in Vegas with my company. I love my dual roles and most importantly, that my role as mom is one which I can be first in my every day life, but also that I get to exercise my ambition, my skills and my passions through my business and my commitments each day to grow and take care of me through exercise, reading, and balancing each aspect of my life (a work in progress no doubt). I love going to this annual meeting because it is so empowering, it is all about living your life, dreaming, having vision, having courage, and knowing how you can change the world. These are all things I believe in, and one reason for this blog is because I want to address the role of mom, and how we need to balance each area of our life. It feels so good to "dress up", dress for success and have the opportunity to be in a conference with many empowering women, moms and friends. I want to encourage you to play dress up! Either through your work or through an activity which requires you to get some time away from your kids, focus on yourself and balance your energy and life with things that interest you, inspire you and make you feel stronger as a mom and as a woman.<div><br /></div><div>HIPP moms dress for success! We can go from tennis shoes & yoga pants to a fabulous fitted suit in 20 seconds flat! Have a HIPP day!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-40418620915503471252011-01-09T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-09T08:12:29.203-08:00New Year, New You!If you are like me, you love the start of a new year! We are one week into 2011 and I feel motivated and inspired by the possibilities this year and starting a new year. When I think about the purpose of this blog, it is to inspire you to live your best life working and playing from home. For 2011, I am giving some thought to how I achieve that. This past year, I got my feet wet with sharing my thoughts, my inspirations and my real stories of balancing life and being a mom. <div><br /></div><div>As we embark on this new year. I encourage you to be on purpose this year. It is a new year, how about a new you? What does that mean? It is simple.... it is just giving some thought or intention to how you are and how you could be? Don't change who you are, just change the things that you do or think that do not serve you. Also, set goals! What is your hearts desire? What is the one thing you would like to accomplish even if you think you can't do it. My advise is simply this: "Just Do It"! </div><div><br /></div><div>N never ever give up!</div><div>E strive for excellence in all you do ( not perfection)</div><div>W write down your goals!</div><div><br /></div><div>Y yesterday is a canceled check, live today and plan for tomorrow</div><div>E encourage everyone around you (build them up, don't bring them down)</div><div>A attitude is everything, make it a positive one!</div><div>R Be Real! Be yourself, be authentic and never try and be someone else!</div><div><br /></div><div>G give more</div><div>O be an Oprah in the world, inspire others and live your best life!</div><div>A aim high</div><div>L love, laugh and learn at all times!</div><div>S live a life of success! Success is living life the way you choose to live it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy New Year and Get ready for some HIPP Happenings this Year! I feel incredibly empowered between work, home and living my best life! Lets cheer each other on HIPP Living in 2011 and beyond!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-42020862010087773102010-12-31T13:33:00.000-08:002010-12-31T13:45:13.233-08:00The Year in Review!Well, this HIPP mom has had to take some time off, to celebrate the holidays, and get my house back in order after all the celebrations! I don't know about you, but I am ready for the New Year! As I look back at this year, I am so grateful for so many things. It has been an uncertain time in our economy and for many people who have been challenged. We did not have a year without challenge, but everything we had to deal with has been an opportunity to learn, grow and be humble as professionals and as a family. A trip to Hawaii with the family, a family trip to NYC twice, and two family weddings were certainly high lights. The birth of HIPP Moms and all it can really do for the most important job in the world is exciting to me! In my business I get to help people and inspire them, with HIPP Moms I get to reach out to even more people, it is so gratifying to share the challenges and joys of motherhood! This year, I have created even more balance in my life and that is a gift! While I have always focused on balance, this year I was able to really view my life and my family's life and decide where and how it all fits together, an amazing journey and something I wish more people did! I hope you do it and start your year off with purpose and more balance in your life!<div><br /></div><div>As we end 2010, I am so grateful for the many blessings in my life and a tremendous year of family life, personal growth and a huge vision! I am so excited to start the new year and the thought of new goals, and new beginnings fills my soul.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wishing you a grateful heart for 2010 and the courage to reach for even more in 2011! </div><div>Oh, and by the way..... THE new acronym for HIPP is Happy, Inspired, Peaceful and Passionate! One area in my life I have encountered this year is PEACE, I wish the same for you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace & HIPPY New Year!</div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-46933165527586252062010-12-20T03:41:00.001-08:002010-12-20T03:52:52.202-08:00She's Making a list, She's checking it twice!Yep, up early and got some stuff done before I am out and about today. I started laundry, organized the mudroom (well, some of it), got gifts gathered for today's luncheon and set up the beverage station for the holiday (or at least started that process)! <div><br /></div><div>Now, I am sitting here getting caught up on e-mail and making my lists, at least my mental ones!</div><div>I love this time alone in the morning. It is my thinking time, my praying time, my time of reflection and my time of planning! It is hard to get out of bed in the morning but anything worthy requires an exchange of some sort! </div><div><br /></div><div>Soooooo well worth getting out of bed 2 hours early this morning (2 hours is a bit much, can I encourage you to do 1 hour early). I already got stuff done and I am sitting here, so comfy, in pj's, fire going (gas), warm cozy blanket, coffee, lap top and peace and quiet! Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>This time anchors me for the day. It helps me come up with my game plan and ready to take on the day. I will of course exercise, and today I have a business luncheon with some very special gals, to me, it is not business, it is more pleasure as these happen to be some friends of mine. </div><div>I will make calls from the car and after lunch, race back north of the city to attend my daughters private dance lesson. </div><div><br /></div><div>Back to my list making! </div><div>Presents, check!</div><div>Menu (well, not check but I am thinking about it)</div><div>Schedule this week, check!</div><div>Donate Toys, check!</div><div>Donate to Women's Shelter, check!</div><div>Donate to Food Pantry (well, almost check)!</div><div>Gift Baskets to my Special 5 (5 women in need this holiday season) almost check! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Naughty is not an option this season! It is about being nice and GIFTING those around you!</div><div>I wish you the gift of peace today and this week. As crazy as it is, take moments to breathe, think, and inspire yourself to stand still. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP Day!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-12954052414772023102010-12-17T04:53:00.000-08:002010-12-17T05:06:25.713-08:00Gidy Up, Gidy Up, Gidy Up Let's GO!My chant for today! As we enter the last weekend before Christmas the reality of "the list" and getting things done is at it's final stretch! For me, today is the day I map out the weekend and week. At a party last night (yes, another outing), I was chatting with two moms and each one of them said they are ahead of the game! THAT is the secret to a enjoying the holiday season! I was so inspired by hearing that because this year, I am behind and not fully prepared as I usually am (or like to tell myself I am)! <div><br /></div><div>They are predicting a snow storm this weekend, they are not sure we will get hit with it or not! I want the storm, I welcome the storm, it is Gods way of saying, slow down, hunker down and enjoy what I have created for you!!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>It is such a beautiful season and I really love the sights, the sounds, the smells and the wonderment of it all! I just need to remind myself that I need to not over schedule myself between work and social gatherings and also, to have a game plan and start early!</div><div><br /></div><div>Do something for yourself either today or over the weekend! Remember, you are Christmas for your family! You are the one to do the shopping, wrap the gifts, plan the events, do the cooking and perhaps cleaning, mail out the Christmas cards, and either put up the tree or re-decorate it after the kids go to bed!</div><div><br /></div><div>Take time this weekend to indulge in something for you! Go for a pedi or mani, or take a nice bath at home! Light a candle and relax and slow down for just one moment! I am going to do the same over this busy weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP day!!!!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-28475885695864771162010-12-12T10:14:00.000-08:002010-12-12T10:30:47.346-08:00FA LA LA LA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!I love Christmas, I love the season, I love so many things about it!!!!!<div><br /></div><div>Let me be real for a few sentences.....</div><div><br /></div><div>I am tired.</div><div>I am thinking about everything I have to do.</div><div>I am thinking about all the places I need to be.</div><div>I am thinking about the party I am hosting this week.</div><div>I am thinking about the luncheon I am hosting next week.</div><div>I am thinking about more shopping and all the wrapping.</div><div>I am thinking about what to serve Christmas Eve.</div><div>I am thinking about what to serve Christmas Day.</div><div>I am thinking about my business goals for the month.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's face it, it is HECTIC! I think I am feeling this way because I have been out straight this week. Dinner with friends on Thursday night, Friday night ornament party, holiday cocktail party last night and some stomach thing going through my house, only to get a phone call at the party that my son was throwing up (and we were having so much fun). FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>But I digress......</div><div>I really do love this season. I just need to remind myself each year that I can't be everywhere and commit to everything, otherwise, I am out straight and feel the demands of juggling sick kids, holiday celebrations, work and play!</div><div><br /></div><div>Time for me to play my Christmas Carols, take advantage of being home with my son who is laying on the couch and enjoy some time at home.</div><div><br /></div><div>Game Plan:</div><div>I need a game plan! I will spend some time today or this evening and map out my week. Thankfully I am home tonight (I did have plans but have changed them because of Cameron). </div><div><br /></div><div>Set the Scene:</div><div>By 4pm today. Carols playing, tree lit, fire going, and home with my husband (while he watches the Patriots game), gingerale on ice (I don't know why but I love ginger around the holidays) and perhaps take out, I don't feel like cooking tonight!</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to be as transparent as possible and as much as I love the holidays, I too feel overwhelmed, tired, and realize I need a game plan!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP day and know the difference between loving and loathing the holiday season is choice and attitude! Wishing you peace this season, as busy as it is!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-48571919184359819232010-12-07T05:05:00.000-08:002010-12-07T05:15:28.354-08:00Deck the Halls!I will never forget the first year we were married and we owned our very own home. Prior to that, I did not need to deck the halls and I had no concept of the work behind the scene to create a magical home, festive, and displaying the tidings of the season. The best lesson I learned that year is to decorate early so that you can enjoy the season. <div><br /></div><div>The Christmas season came early this year with a late Thanksgiving holiday, and personally for me, a business trip to Phoenix, and fundraiser right at Thanksgiving really put demands on my time and decking the halls this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are finally almost all "decked out", and I have to say, that it helps me enjoy the season, and also make our home a magical place for my kids. I am looking at the calendar, and trying to fit in luncheons/dinners with friends and I cannot believe how my schedule each weekend is full and that there really is not much time between now and Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to read my posts daily so that you can embrace this season. It is magical if you make it that way. I was fortunate to have grown up in a home where Christmas spirit abounded and my soul is forever happy during this season (amongst the chaos and commitments) I feel the spirit of Christmas in every song, sight and sound!</div><div><br /></div><div>Deck the Halls and let your light shine this holiday season!</div><div>Have a HIPP holiday day!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-23419777573041736612010-12-01T18:06:00.000-08:002010-12-01T18:15:38.918-08:00I got My Big Girl Pants On!As a business leader who balances work and family, and truly works a business around my family, I see myself as a mom first, oh, and I happen to also be a business leader. In my community I am a mom, in my business community, I am a leader. <div><br /></div><div>I need to come clean.... I don't love to travel! Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE to travel when it is with my family, and I love to see new and exciting places, but as far as business travel, I don't love it. I get so angst leaving my family, I guess that is what it comes down to. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love home! I love curling up on my coach with my babies and a cup of tea and feeling the warmth of our home. It beats a hotel room every day of the week. I do love to meet new people and inspire others (or be inspired) so once I am at my destination, I am able to switch from car-pool momma to dynamic leader (or something in between)! </div><div><br /></div><div>As I write this I am on my way to Phoenix (side bar comment: wi-fi on a plane is so very cool)!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to stay home, I wanted to be around while my husband is here this week, but I needed to get my big girl pants on and go on this trip! I am really excited to attend this training. It is all about the stuff that I so believe in. Living your best life, balancing your life, moving toward your greatness, etc...</div><div><br /></div><div>Some of you might think that sounds crazy, I would propose you challenge yourself to live your best life and put your big girl pants on and step out of your comfort zone.</div><div><br /></div><div>You should do one thing a day that scares you! </div><div>Reporting live from above the clouds! This is HIPP Mom signing off!</div><div>Have a HIPP Day and soar towards your greatness!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-81307435130196639152010-11-30T05:22:00.000-08:002010-12-01T18:06:40.289-08:00Adopt Some Awareness!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89HJZ2GpraITgJ24-gB9HCufHPVam5V77QzVMbxH678Vjm-Odn9Q8xjuEjcWj9MstFpZ8Ymd-L4XbdxfM6lNwp-g3U9-3ilYj06cB9O5nm6-tw745L2RpRKat8nwMSojDjpc2ZYIw__vW/s1600/IMG_2149.JPG"></a><span><span></span></span>This issue has come up twice within a few days and it made me think, I should share this with others.<div><br /></div><div>I have two nieces who are adopted from China, and joined our family at age one. My nieces are so immersed in our family that I don't think about them being "adopted" they are just our family and a part of our tribe! Their mom, my sister in law shared recently that questions have started to come up around their adoption from their kids (which they are well prepared for and manage appropriately based on their age, etc...). I first thought to myself, I need to know more and be better informed about adoption because I am so busy parenting my kids, I have not informed myself on what to know, etc... The only thing I knew from day one, is that I love these girls as they entered our family, and in my home, they would never be treated in any other way but family (and that is the case)! </div><div><br /></div><div>What I did not give thought to (maybe I didn't want to because I don't want them to think this way) is that they each do have deep feelings about their adoption and they also have very different perspectives. A girlfriend of mine that has 4 children, 1 domestic adoption, 2 international and 1 biological child shared the same thing on face book just yesterday, how her 2 daughters, view their adoption completely differently (one says she has 2 mom's, a biological and then mom) and the other insists she only has one mom and that is "mom"! </div><div><br /></div><div>It all makes sense, but I think we all live in a silo (you know, we are doing the best we can do to raise our own families, and love our extended family too!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, HIPP moms, if you have friends or family with adopted children, after seeing this issue come up within a few days of each other, I thought it was worthy to post and remind us all to adopt awareness as we interact with our HIPP friends!</div><div><br /></div><div>For me and my family, we don't even think about it, because while they "look different" as my son had asked me about, they are our family and the story behind the process is heart warming and changes the history of this family tree in a very blessed way.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am so blessed to be "Auntie Pam" and our kids, well they are all part of just one tribe!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a HIPP day!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064234313036808966.post-25320895723839840182010-11-29T03:50:00.000-08:002010-11-29T04:18:53.877-08:00Get Your Monday Game Face On!Here we are, the Monday after Thanksgiving, if you are like me, you ate too much, you did too much and while it was a great weekend, more than likely you are exhausted from it all, and need to rebound, regroup and refresh! Where are my abs I have been working so hard on, oh, they are behind all the cakes, pies, red & white wine and yummy dips! <div><br /></div><div>"I'll have a diet coke please"!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a choice this morning..... I can beat myself up for eating way too much and also I can give into how exhausted I feel. As I write this, I have the gas fire place on, I am in my pj's and I just finished reading, having my morning coffee and will wake up the kids soon. I really want to stay here all day, under my warm cozy blanket, in my pj's and not face the day and what needs to happen! I do believe we need days like that and curling up on the couch is good for the soul, it is nurturing and so needed at times.</div><div><br /></div><div>My choice is to give myself credit for getting up early to get my "game face on", and reading and thinking about my day and the renewal of Monday. I will do the morning routine with the kids and get them off to school. I will then put my lululemon gear on and hit yoga, that will ground me to get back to me and break out of the cycle of "eat, drink, be merry"(repeat), eat, drink, be merry" (repeat)! </div><div>I will also get my mom game on! We never stop being mom, but we do stop thinking about our best life mom!!!! I will purposely think about my family life and how I balance it all: family, work and home! Being there for my kids is of utmost importance to me, but sometimes we are physically there but mentally exhausted, sound familiar? While I have a business trip mid week, I will plan my next few days to create the balance, be present and be on my game as wife, mother, and me (taking care of myself so that I can take care of those I love)! </div><div><br /></div><div>While "Monday" has always had a horrible ring to it, I remind you that Monday is a gift, a gift to get your game face on! To step away from the craziness of your life, and to create a great week, great day, great hour, great moments!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Monday, it is a choice and it is yours to make! Just by reading this post, you are already HIPP, this is just a reminder to you that we all need to get our Monday Game face on! </div><div><br /></div><div>Wishing you a HIPP Monday and hoping you make the choice to embrace the renewal in it!</div>hippmomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10578244483899512681noreply@blogger.com0