Friday Favorites

I’m sure you may have seen some post about the new Lash Boost by Rodan + Field.  I was able to order ahead of time and have been using for about 5 days consistently and I’m already noticing some growth in length and a little fullness.  If you are blessed with amazing lashes like my daughter, Jordan, then I’m so envious.  I barely have lashes!  I will update you again once I’ve reached the 2 week and 4 week markers. While supplies last you can order the lash boost and receive a sample size eye cream + a cute little makeup pouch.  Please contact me at sjanac69@gmail.com if you have any questions.  As with all R+F products, the Lash Boost comes with a 60 day empty bottle guarantee.

BLOGGER LOVE

I absolutely loved this post by Astleigh at the Hill Collection blog.  It’s crazy that I follow a few bloggers who are much more my daughter’s age than mine but when I read things like this I sometimes feel I follow along because it gives me hope that all is not lost on the coming generations. There really are so many kind souls out there willing to share their hearts and most of all be accountable.  If nothing else you want to visit her blog and see her adorable baby girl.

Speaking of young bloggers with adorable babies, Sarah at Tucker Up has created a little Etsy shop and will also take custom orders for these wood signs.  The latest large piece of work has me wanting to find the perfect saying for her to create for our family room.  Doesn’t that look so fun!

PSA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Thursday night a moms group I am part of received a presentation on social media from a local principal.  I am somewhat well versed on social media and I do not hesitate to talk frankly with my kids and ask lots of questions.  It is still eye opening to know how quickly social media changes and keeping up with the newest app my kids may have begun using can be overwhelming. Let me just share with you as a mom who has already gone through this with older children, you need to make yourself aware.  You need to be having those tough conversations with your children.  I wish I didn’t have to remind my 14 year old that sending a naked picture of himself to someone is wrong and that receiving an explicit text from a girl is also wrong.  There are tons of stories out there about kids who are now facing felony charges for sharing child pornography just from passing along a picture shared with them.  And I promise you it is much easier to have the hard conversations now rather than have all your friends see your child’s name on the local sex offender list because, yes, if they are charged they will have to register.  If you think your child is immune to any of this I caution you it’s better to be safe than sorry.  We all want to believe our kids are making good choices but at the end of the day they are still only kids….with hormones….and peer pressure.  My advice to you is to be aware, have hard conversations and do not ever say “my kid would never” because I promise even good kids make bad choices sometimes.  Some of you might actually say why not just refuse to let them have a device.  Maybe that works but maybe helping them learn to be accountable with the ever changing world they are growing up in may be a better long term solution.  

My friend Lisa is coming to town for the game this weekend and I can’t wait.  We do not see each other more than once a year and rarely even txt or talk on the phone but we immediately reconnect as if no time has passed.  She is one of those people with a permanent space in my heart!  We will probably not be quite this crazy but we will find a way to have some fun!  

Katy and I are super thankful to all of you who have linked up with us this year for Spiel the Beans! This coming Tuesday, November 15th, it is your turn to share something you are thankful for or maybe share something you have taken for granted.   We would truly love to have you join us!  

That’s all folks!  Hoping you have a quick Friday and a super long weekend!