LuLaRoe consultant start up supplies list

LuLaRoe consultant start up supply list

Edited:  This was originally posted in June of 2016. I officially became a LuLaRoe consultant later that month and received my inventory on July 2.  With a good chunk of experience under my belt, these are the supplies I still recommend.   Welcome!!!  I’m happy you’re here! I’m about to become a LuLaRoe consultant and I’m […]

FabFitFun SUMMER BOX STILL AVAILABLE! Scoop one up!

Summer box: FabFitFun

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. The FabFitFun summer box is still available!!!  This is good news for you! GO scoop one up NOW! FabFitFun is a subscription box with full-size fashion, beauty, fitness and lifestyle products. The box comes out once a season. It retails for $49.99, BUT the […]

BodyArmor, Chicken Broth, Tissues: Back-to-School Pantry Essentials

Back to school pantry essentials

This is a sponsored post, but all thoughts are my own. It’s back-to-school season.  This means it’s back-to-school SICKNESS season!  My daughter has her first cold of the school year this week.  Luckily my pantry is stocked the yuckies with BodyArmor, chicken broth and tissues! Why are these items pantry essentials?  Well…. Tissues That one’s obvious. […]

What to do while in the LuLaRoe Queue

What to do while in the LuLaRoe Queue

So you’re in the LuLaRoe queue.  This means you signed up to be a LuLaRoe consultant and are now on the waiting list.   (Yes, there’s a waiting list to be a LuLaRoe consultant!  This company is exploding with growth!  Want to know more about this business opportunity?  Just let me know! Email lularoerachaelmoshman@gmail.com) I […]

Why I became a LuLaRoe consultant

I recently became a LuLaRoe consultant.  I’m having a blast with this amazing opportunity and feel like shouting about it from the rooftops! This blog is kind of my rooftop! LuLaRoe is a brand of cute, comfortable clothes in sizes 00 – 3x.  They also offer clothes for men and children. There’s no website or store […]

6 Tips for Growing Healthy Habits with Your Kids

Cyberchase

6 Tips for Growing Healthy Habits with Your Kids By Kristie Hubbard, PhD, MPH, RD, Cyberchase Health Advisor  Plan ahead and track your progress.  Key strategies for improving eating habits and increasing physical activity are planning ahead and tracking progress. Plan meals and snacks ahead of time and ask for your child’s input. Provide structured […]

3 Healthy Summer Habits to Start TODAY + Mojito Green Juice Recipe

Savory Mojito Green Juice

Summer is a busy time for most of us! We’re (hopefully) booked with outdoor activities, travel, BBQs and the beach! Eating on the go can be tricky, but there are solutions – it’s as easy as embracing three simple, healthy summer habits. This summer, don’t let healthy habits take a backseat and instead follow these […]

I wear plus size bikinis at nearly 300 pounds – and, yes, you can, too!

You CAN Wear a Plus Size Bikini!

Have ya’ll seen how fabulous plus size bikinis are this year?  AMAZING!!! Yes, I wear two piece bathing suits. Yes, I’m closer to 300 pounds than I am to 200.  Much closer. Yes, I’m nearly 40.  (38 if you really want to know.) Yes, I’m mom to a teenager. No, I don’t think I’m “too […]

Type 1 Diabetes: What it’s like to be the father of a child with T1D

What it's like to be the father of a child with type 1 diabetes

Edward is the father of a child with type 1 diabetes. He recently shared a bit about his life with me.  Be sure to also read Veronica’s story about her daughter’s type 1 diabetes impact on their family and Bonnie’s story about being called a helicopter mom when all she’s doing is working to keep her child alive.   These […]

Tessemae’s All Natural Honey Balsamic Corn and Avocado Salad

Honey Balsamic Corn Salad Recipe

I was sent some of Tessemae’s All Natural salad dressings to try and I’m excited to tell you about it. Because this stuff is GOOD. Three brothers (Greg, Brian and Matt Vetter) launched Tessemae’s All Natural at their local Annapolis, Maryland Whole Foods in 2009.  They use the simple recipe created by their mom and […]

The time I rocked a plus size bikini on a cruise ship

fatkini

I saw a photo of a typical plus sized lady (not a model) wearing a plus size bikini, which she called “fatkini,” on Huffington Post last year and thought, “I wish I was that daring!”  My boudoir photo shoot gave me a big confidence boost and I decided to go ahead and buy one to take […]

Best healthy snacks to order from Amazon right now!

Best healthy snacks to order from Amazon

Wondering what the best healthy snacks are? Here’s my list! Click the links, add them to your Amazon cart and have them shipped right to your door! (These are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission off sales.) I’ve been trying to make healthier food choices.  Going to the store to stock up on […]

How I eat more veggies and indulge in ‘me’ time

#BlendMoreVeggies at Smoothie King

Eat more veggies.  Take time to myself.  Move my body.  Get more sleep. Self care. I’ve had a really rough year physically and emotionally, but I’m working on taking better care of myself. My perfect “Me” day My favorite way to spend “me time” is hitting a whole bunch of thrift shops. Alone. No one […]

“I’m not a helicopter mom. My child has type 1 diabetes.”

Raising a child with type 1 diabetes

Bonnie is the mother of a child with type 1 diabetes.  She recently shared a bit about her life with me.  These are her own words. Click here to read Veronica’s story about her daughter’s type 1 diabetes “consuming” their family. What is it like to be a parent of a child with type 1 […]

Raising a child with Type 1 diabetes is “all consuming”

Raising a child with type 1 diabetes

I recently asked parents of children with type 1 diabetes what their life is like.  Here Veronica, mother of a 10-year-old daughter who has type 1 diabetes,  tells her story.  These are Veronica’s own words. In a word, it is “all-consuming.” There is not a moment in the day (or night for that matter) that it’s […]

Anytime Thanksgiving soup! Instant Pot recipe

Thanksgiving soup recipe

How about Thanksgiving soup anytime?  That’s what the flavors of this super quick and easy soup will do for you – Thanksgiving dinner you eat with a spoon. I love Thanksgiving and when I found a bag of cranberries in the freezer today I started craving all the Turkey Day fixins’. But I didn’t have […]

Instant Pot soup: Mexican chicken posole recipe

Instant Pot soup: Chicken posole recipe

Instant Pot soup is so easy to whip up in my magical favorite appliance.  Toss broth and whatever ingredients you have on hand in the pot, hit the soup button and you’ll be sipping warm, savory, comfort food within the hour. Posole is my daughter’s favorite soup. She lived in the Texas foster care system […]

LuLaRoe consultant answers, ‘Are leggings pants?’

LuLaRoe leggings

My friend Pauline (author of “BabyFat: Adventures in Motherhood, Muffin Tops, & Trying to Stay Sane“) has been professing her love of LuLaRoe leggings for months. SO I asked Facebook, “Are these leggings really that special?” I heard an enthusiastic “YES!” back. And then LuLuRoe consultant Jasmine Moore offered to send me a pair to try out. […]

Gwen Stefani’s new album: “This Is What the Truth Feels Like”

I realized how quickly time passes while listening to Gwen Stefani’s new album “This Is What The Truth Feels Like.” First of all, I don’t really get why I call things albums when I haven’t owned a record since Rainbow Brite’s workout when I was five.  I was a 90s teen, which meant I was […]

5 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets

Kitchen gadgets have a way of multiplying and taking over every drawer, cabinet and shelf.  If you’re anything like me, it becomes nearly impossible to find what you’re actually looking for because so much junk is in the way. And then you end up with 300 bag clips, 35 veggie peelers and 57 measuring spoon […]

Low Carb Pizza “Cookies”: Yes, for real.

low carb pizza

If I say “low carb pizza” do you think I’m a crazy lady that believes in fairies and unicorns? Well…you might be right about the crazy…and the fairies and unicorns. BUT I’ve also figured out a way to get in my favorite part of pizza – the gooey cheese and yummy toppings – without the […]