So much has been going on in my life but I wanted to take a moment to pause and sincerely say Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported and continue to support me throughout my journey.
I appreciate your patience as I continue to figure it all out.
Currently reBranding, rePurposing, and reFocusing!
Although it saddens me to say this is my very 1st post for 2015, it is. Where do I start? Happy New Years, Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial, Happy Fourth, for goodness sake Happy Birthday’s to all those who have celebrated. Wow that was a mouth full to the least. It’s so crazy how rapid we have gone through the months so far.
I have been contemplating the right time to make my debut entrance back to the blogging world I suppose, not really knowing where to start.
You see my life has taken a turn. A turn into maturity. Did you think I was going to say something else, LOL? Not that I was not mature before but I have been trying to make something out of this world we call life. Having my 2nd child in December, going back to my 8-5 in May while gaining more and more responsibilities.
Being in my 30’s now there is not much room for me to act or play as though I am new to the game. I have children I have to be a mother to. I have staff to lead to success. Yes, returning back to work I finally received notification that I was promoted to a sup of a team of 20. As confirmed just more & more responsibility. I tell you I have been working on this thing called time management but every day is different.
While juggling all of that, I have never forgot about YOU! It has been attempting to figure out when I will be able to be consistent. After all this thing called writing & spying somewhat keeps me sane. You know my lil’ outlet to run to. Well all in all I would like to say Thank you for sticking with me. I have met some amazing people who I will be posting & sharing about.
For those that may not know I love showing support. In the next few days, weeks, months to come I will be introducing you to them while all continuing to spy. I do look forward to connecting again.
Yours truly
Nika
This post is written by me on behalf of Liz Lange and Ergobaby. Product was provided.
Eye spy an event that had been posted on Facebook about expecting moms and moms w/ children under the age of 6 months to attend Baby Bloggy Boot Camp. An instant email went out to the SIT GIRLS for more deets.
A mother of 2 now with the newest addition at the time being 2 months; I figured this was the perfect event to continue with my networking and socializing for 2014. Not to mention the event hitting home run; Baby Bloggy Boot Camp touched on many topics from creating compelling content for moms, tips on sponsorship(s), and becoming a mommy blogger. Great topics, right! I thought so. I mean I am a mommy and a blogger.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Baby Bloggy Boot Camp was held in San Diego, Ca, at the Bahia Resort Hotel February 28th. 
Not only was this a perfect opportunity to keep on a socializing pace but we, my family and I, were all able to head up to Diego to visit my sister and her family throughout the weekend. In all honesty I had no idea what to expect as this was my 1st conference I would be attending.
An agenda to start at 9:30-12:30pm in what you would have expected to be a sunny day was not so shiny. Rain rain go away but that didn’t happen as it was here to stay but this was not to stop me from attending.
I walked into a room with ladies ready to check us in and an even bigger room filled with mothers, some expecting, some with their child, and chandeliers. This was not your typical boot camp running and being screamed at by Sargent’s. LOL.
My table consisted of 6 ladies including myself. Katie @overflowinbrain to my left and Meghan @crazycasak to my right. Intrigued by Shara @palmsandpigs who came down all the way from Charleston had me beat. Thinking my Orange County to San Diego drive was aways to go was definitely no match to Shara whatsoever.
Baby Bloggy Boot Camp was a definite success. I left with a ton of information, met some lovely ladies, including Amy, a blogger at Amy Corbett Storch. Amy shared her testimony to her successful blog and switching over to now a mommy blogger. Her story was surreal and really authentic. It was such a pleasure meeting her. I have to say it was the highlight for me to speak with her after the event. Amy was definitely down to earth and didn’t mind providing me a few pointers.
Starting my day with this event left me feeling secure that I was meant to do this. With effort, confidence, and most importantly originality this was my brand to perfect. Not being alone as I too was surrounded with many mommy bloggers who were there to strengthen their knowledge.
Take Away
Not only were we able to take home a great deal of information to help out with blogging but we received some awesome take homes as well for our sweet babies. This was definitely a great treat for my little Miss Olivia and I.
The products provided included a Liz Lange maternity dress, honest diapers that included a compact lotion, detergent, and body wash to name a few, and three very well needed products: Ergobaby swaddler, 360 carrier, and wrap carrier. Awesome right?
The Liz Lange dress was a bit large for me but that didn’t stop me from rocking out in it. This is what happens when you’re socializing, the common sizes are taken. Nonetheless, I went as far as heading down to Target to search for the maternity wear as it can be figure flattering, offering affordable luxury, and did I mention you can locate it at Target too. Although I’m no longer pregnant the selection and styles are awesome.
The honest collection was oh so new to me as it was the 1st time hearing about it at the event. The Eco friendly diapers were just the cutest thing ever. Due to the diapers being a bit big in size for Olivia now; I decided to go on the site in get the right size. It was so nice to see they have a discovery kit which includes your 1st set of 10 stylish diapers & wipes (10 count) at no charge. The only responsibility you had was shipping and handling cost that may vary depending on where you reside. I fell sooo in love with the diapers that I ordered a bundle.
You too can order your diapers here: http://honest.com/accept_invitation/509833
The 360 carrier has been my all time favorite. This piece has been everywhere. Grocery store, pretend city “museum”, park, walking…Let’s just say where hasn’t it been. The wrap carrier and swaddler were very useful items as well. If it was not for the live tutorial of the wrap carrier, I would have been lost. Thank you thank you thank you for this demonstration it certainly made things easier.
To link directly to the Ergobaby products, here are the available URLs:
The products received were all so lovely and now plays a big part in our daily routine duties. Thank you so very much Liz Lange, Honest, Ergobaby, and Sit Girls for the swag bag. Oh and last but not least thank you to Sugar Wish for the candy during the event. It was sooo delicious.
Please view the listed sites below: These are a few of the ladies I was able to come in contact with.
It was such a pleasure ladies!
Have you tried any of these products? What did you think? Do you have a favorite? Do share below. Thank you for stopping by.
I repeat This post is written by me on behalf of Liz Lange and Ergobaby. Product was provided.
Thanks for stopping by!
My addiction since being on maternity leave has been shoes, shoes, shoes. Well, really all time but more so now. A faithful shoe dazzle gal since 2009.
Meet the new members to my closet.
Boy I cant wait till I’m rocking these babies and getting all dolled up.
Have you had any recent addictions lately? Do you shop at Shoedazzel? If so, what’s your favorite shoe?
Early February I attended my 1st event starting off 2014. Blogging for a year now, I vowed to myself to step out of my comfort zone with attending more events and networking because after all I have too much personality not to socialize, LOL (at least I like to think so).
Love for my children is what I will continue to display to my babies as often as I can. An amazing idea discovered on INSTAGRAM mentioned here was definitely fun and to think this was just recently made up. Who would have known the idea was floating on Pinterest the whole time for what I know to be over a year.
This goes to show I am not as active on Pinterest as I would like (soon to change). Arts and crafts have always been something I have enjoyed and now I will be able to continue bringing a creative imagination to life with my little ones.
My childhood friend Jessica Aguirre reached out to me identifying taking part in this creative idea over a year ago. Jessica was even able to keep it up for over a year before the hearts started coming off. Having 3 kids now, Jessica had decided to display her LOVE for her daughter Kimberly as her 2 boys were to young to understand. 15 hearts in total and in between space floated a balloon to fill in the gap. Pictured below was Jessica’s heart-felt creation after a year. Of course the balloons did not last but if you ask me this was amazing to see even after a year there were a few hearts to look back at.
Now here is my replica of this creative idea. Done with construction paper and a few foam glitter sheets not to forget tape and a permanent marker all purchased at the 99 cents store.
I have to say my son really enjoyed it. As for Olivia, she’s to young to understand but one day we will all be able to share.
What do you think? Did you join me with a heart a day?
“Love isn’t one big thing it is a million little things….Love is unconditional, respect, trust, along with give and take. Love is when you can accept a person with all their imperfections and nonetheless you still see their perfections. Love is when you make each other laugh at the silliest things that no one else would ever understand. Love is a beautiful thing when you share it with the right person.” Mr. & Mrs. Banks stated.
“The secret to our longevity is clear communication, compromise and friendship. Becoming a stronger bond through every curveball life throws us and putting God first in all that we do,” replied the Banks.
Leia & Nile Mashaka
Married for 4 years together with 2 children Eli and Micah
“Love is patience, time, understanding, forgiving, evolving, undefined, and in the biblical sense agape love…love everlasting. Love should accomplish 2 things: happiness and growth both individually and together. It’s inspiring, to always want more, for each other and with each other.” says Leia.
Nile continued, “Love is never sacrificed for happiness because love is happiness. There are compromises, but that’s not a sacrifice.
Love is a beautiful thing whether you are loving something and or someone. Real love is not only celebrated on February 14th. So while the chocolate, flowers, and candlelight dinner may be in reservation it’s an ongoing treatment that never ends.
Romance, humor, joy, compatibility, trust, respect, caring, tenderness, or patience all contributes to happy love and this we just witnessed above.
Shakita, Kendrick, Chanea, Ejuan, Leia, and Nile I wish you ALL a Happy Valentines Day yesterday today, tomorrow, or simply whenever you decide to celebrate.
Thank you for sharing.
Sending a special shout out to the loves of my life Oscar, Elijah, and Olivia. Happy Valentine’s!
Will today be like every other day or does it mark for a special occasion?
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