Happy Friday!

Hi Mama, happy Friday!

Just as we got back into the swing of things, we headed out for another trip- this time with just one baby, and just for a couple of days. Gabe and his college friends got together and had a friendly competition in the form of a half Ironman relay- two teams, lots of competition, and a whole lot more laughs. It was great to watch them all together again.

I don’t talk about it much, but I stopped drinking alcohol 3 years ago, and never looked back. Initially, I had stopped drinking because I wanted to prepare my body for pregnancy, and since I had miscarried with my first pregnancy, I didn’t want to take any chances. But then I didn’t really miss it, and now I’ve completely kicked the habit. For me, I never liked the taste of alcoholic drinks- even mocktails, I’d like them if they didn’t taste like alcohol (so why even add it?!). I loved wine tasting, but never drinking a full glass of it. And I definitely never liked how shitty I felt the next day. For a long time I was afraid to mention that out loud because I didn’t want people to judge me. But recently I am constantly hearing this question: “If I wouldn’t want to live their life, why does their opinion of mine matter?”

So I’m sharing because maybe there’s a part of your life that you are afraid to speak into existence right now for fear of someone (close to you or a rando) judging it. If they live life in a way you wouldn’t prefer to live, then the opinion they have of your life isn’t particularly productive.

Hope that helps you somehow 🫶 

Monat is back at it with a GREAT bundle: Shampoo + Conditioner for $56 + a FREE detangler hair brush when you sign up as a VIP. VIP is free, you get a 15-25% discount on products, and all you need is to have an active flexship which you can edit or delay however you want). ON TOP OF THAT you can get any additional products for 50% off. So if you’ve been eyeing the hair-thickening serum, it would be $35 👀 . I can build you a cart with my recommendations for your hair for you to see and you can decide if you want to check out or leave it- no pressure!

And if you have been feeling stuck or like you wish you could make more money, I’m inviting you to reach out and let me tell you about being a Market Partner with Monat. There is such a low barrier to entry- you buy the products you were going to buy anyway, and that’s it. There’s no monthly minimums to stay a MP, you don’t have to buy anything else (although you’ll need more shampoo eventually), and you could make your money back IN A DAY. The best part is when you join, you are not alone! You have access to my entire team (and let me tell you, they are badass moms that make me feel like I can take on the world). And truthfully, the only part of this business I run from my computer is writing this newsletter. Everything else I do from my phone when my kids are napping or sleeping.

Seriously- if you are even a SMIDGE interested, reply to this email. I will NOT hound you or try to convince you (unless you ask for it!). I just want to share the opportunity because it’s a really good one!

Equip just launched their own PROTEIN BAR! Simple ingredients, 20g of animal-based protein, and naturally sweetened with dates and honey. Plus you can get free shipping AND 15% your order (new + returning customers) with the code “BLOOM” at checkout!

This is the protein powder I typically recommend if you can’t do dairy, because it is still a complete animal-based protein, which is easier on digestion and better for absorption for most people. My go-to flavor is vanilla, and I mix it in yogurt, baked goods, and oatmeal. So yummy!

Have a stellar weekend!

See you in two weeks, same time same place.

Xoxo,

Arielle