Lindsay Teague Moreno

The Good Life

The Cure for the Summer Mom Blues

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We are days away from summer break up in here. Today I’ve got a pep talk for the mamas because I need one myself.

Ready for some truth? Sometimes summer break makes me want to cry. I love my work and I love my break from the kiddos. There. I said it.

I love my kids. I love my space. I have a lot to do. Kids do not enjoy my work like I do. They also enjoy making the most annoying sounds ever invented which is not conducive to my love of quiet time.

I’m going to tell you my secret to experiencing more joy in the summer months with my kids constantly around me and having less time to dedicate to work.

Ready?

Count how many you have left.

Kids are on a timer. The day they’re born that timer starts and it ticks for around 18 years. About 5 days into motherhood I started to feel like the timer was too long. I can’t do this. It’s too hard. I need sleep and a real meal.

As soon as my kids hit 5-years-old I had a renewal in my love for being a mom. Things became a bit easier. They could put their own clothes on and buckle their car seat. Praise the Lord.

I still struggle though, you guys. I’m not the doting mom that’s always there to wipe tears and keeps band-aids in her purse. Not by a long shot. You’d find a bottle of wine before bandaids, I promise you.

So I count how many I have left of everything. Count the summers. Count the holidays. It shows us how few we get to be a part of. It puts a timeline on the things we are taking for granted.

When I realize I only have 8 summers left with my kids all at home (and maybe less that they want to be with me and not friends), it sure puts that time into perspective. Now I’m ready to be summer mom.

Make a summer bucket list with your kids. It can cost zero dollars. Kids don’t care. They want your attention.

Go do the things they want to do because your summer breaks aren’t infinite (even when it feels like it will never EVER end, nomsayin’).

Count how many are left and then make this one count.

XO,

How 1 Simple Decision Can Change Your Life

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“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” -Mark Batterson

If you don’t like how things are going for you right now, you need to make a decision and then take action.

It doesn’t matter what’s happened in your past.

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve failed.

Or started over.

Or tried again.

It doesn’t matter how many times you wanted to quit.

At any moment you can decide to make a change. 

The path you are on right now does not have to be the path you stay on forever.

And don’t think it needs to be a big, huge decision either.

Don’t let yourself get caught up in making this harder than it has to be.

A little step forward is just that.

Little actions add up to big achievements. 

Today you can make the decision to:

  • Read a book instead of zoning out in front of the TV.
  • Start learning that new skill you’ve been meaning to get to.
  • Get back on your exercise plan.
  • Write down your goals and give them life.
  • Be more loving to the important people in your life.
  • Make an extra move in your business.

Get out there and make your one decision today and put into action.

XO,

 

 

 

The Unicorn Craze Has Hit the Moreno House Hard

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You guys, I have to share the presents we got for the girls for Valentine’s Day this year because OH MY GOSH.

My kids are obsessed with unicorns…like any self-respecting 5-10 year old should be.

They are reading a book series called Unicorn School and I had to sit through the My Little Pony movie more than once and am a little ashamed to know the names of these creatures. “They’re only little once,” I just keep reminding myself as I fight to keep yet another Beanie Boo unicorn out of their rooms. So when I saw these blankets it was a yes for me.

I wish I would have recorded the reactions of Boston, Teagan & Kennedy when I pulled this little bit of magic out of the box.

 

A unicorn blanket? Are you kidding me? How can you not?

 

They think they are unicorns. And guys, to be honest, they’re not pretending as much as they used to so it has been pretty fun to watch.

Michael and I are going to be out of town on Valentine’s Day for some work, so we celebrated early with these little gifts for all 3 girls (also I’m trying to cut back on stuffed animals and candy…oy). This could not have been a bigger hit. They’re sleeping in/with this thing every night since they opened it up.

This product right here is why we need more female entrepreneurs to make awesome stuff. Machine washable? CHECK. Not going to fall apart in 3 seconds? CHECK. Colors my kids are going to want? CHECK. Totally unique. I’m so happy to support a fellow momtrepreneur in her business idea because her target market could not be bigger fans. So cute, Kate! The Morenos are fans.

If you guys have littles that dream unicorn dreams, you have to check out Born to Unicorn on Amazon. Also, Prime shipping on these bad boys because Jesus loves you.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Y’all!

XOXO,

 

 

Favorite Things | 2017 Edition

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Don’t you just love a good recommendation from a friend? I do.

It’s like finding stuff you never knew you needed. Ha!

Ok, let’s talk about my favorite products from 2017. I’ve linked them here so you can buy with ease because isn’t that what the internet is all about, friends?

  • Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer: This is a total indulgence product that I got for Christmas. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do, but it’s awesome. I have this thing with the bathroom fan and I can’t stand the constant noise. It drives me nuts! Hair dryers are the same for me, but let me tell you about this magical tool. It’s way quieter because it doesn’t have a fan. I don’t know how that works honestly, but I’m pretty sure it’s magic. I think that’s the technical term. The air blows a lot softer too and it doesn’t feel as hot as my regular blow dryer. It feels really nice on my hair and made it really smooth.
  • C.C. Beanies: If you’re always freezing like me or you just like your head to be warm you’ve got to jump on the CC Beanie train. They are my favorite! Personally, I love the skull cap because it fits smaller on my little pinhead and doesn’t have a ton of bulk like a lot of beanies. It’s soft, it’s warm, it’s a yes! They have scarves and gloves too.
  • Hydro Flask Cups: Ok I realize this is just a cup, but you guys. It’s a really good cup. I like my drinks to stay cold for a long time because it basically takes me an entire day to drink a single serving of liquid. Somehow this thing keeps drinks cold (or hot) all day. BOOM. They are stackable, you can put them in the dishwasher, they have lids, and they come in fun colors. We actually threw out all our plastic cups and replaced them with these.
  • LaCie External Hard Drive: This is my favorite product of all of them. It’s super small and portable so I love it for traveling. It has rubbery edges so you can throw it in your bag and it won’t break. They have different options for plugs and tons of different size. I think I have 5 of these total. I’ve never had one fail and they work super fast. I actually put all my files on there so I don’t have to put them on my computer and bog it down. Highly recommend!

  • Barefoot Dreams Cardigan: My friend Liz turned me onto pajama cardigans and we’re now officially calling them pajamagans. She swore it would change my life and it has. If you know me, you know I like maximum comfort and this fits the bill. Really it’s our work outfit because that’s just what we do. And because we don’t do anything small, we’re obsessed with the Barefoot Dreams cardigan because it’s pure luxury. Actually it’s like angel wings touching your skin. I haven’t actually touched angel wings, but I have it on very good authority that they’re real fluffy.
  • Barefoot Dreams Blanket: So remember what I said about angel wings? They make a blanket too. It’s the best blanket your money can buy. Trust me.
  • Book Of The Month Club: This was one of the best decisions I made last year in an effort to have more me-time. I got in this rut of only reading business books and I really missed fiction. I love this so much I even gave it out as gifts last year. You get really nice hard cover books and they are cheap. It makes me super excited to get a box of books every month! Do yourself a favor and get this for 2018. You won’t regret it.
  • Essential Oil Organizers: Ok I’ve been looking for something like this forever, but it never has been quite perfect. Until these. They fit really good in drawers and they have these little rubber feet so they don’t move around which is key. You need these. Treat yourself to pretty, organized storage so you can see all your essential oil goodness!

Pretty good stuff, huh? Anyone else feel an add-to-cart kind of day coming on? 🙂

Check out the direct links or visit my Amazon Store to see all my recommendations!

XO,

 

5 Goals I Want To Accomplish In 2018

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Okay. Let’s talk goals.

I don’t make resolutions but I do set goals. It’s the only way I keep the jumbled mess that is my brain moving.

This year all of my goals are tough ones for me. Two are probably part of your normal adulting life but are not a part of mine.

Ready?

1. I want to do a 2 week water fast to reset my metabolism, which I have ruined by not eating breakfast for the last 25 years. Yea. God, you guys. I just want to drink coffee, sweet tea and wine and be happy. My body doesn’t want that. I guess eating breakfast is going to have to be attached to this goal after my fast.

2. I want to try to try to follow Mel Robbin’s 5 productivity rules. I’ll do a post on those. She’s brill. Hardcore and brill. This one is going to hurt but I know it’s good.

3. I want to sign a book deal, write, edit and publish a new book that’s worth the reader’s time to read.

4. I want to take a business risk this year. Last year was super safe. I’m ready to risk (and fail if need be).

5. I am going to find 2 people to help me grow this year. A mentor and a counselor.

Side note: I am having the HARDEST TIME finding a woman that wants to help me by coaching me in my business. They run away as fast as they can when they hear my story. Do you guys know a good business coaches or masterminds?

What hard things are you ready to tackle this year? Tell me your toughest goal in the comments or tag me in your post about your 2018 goals.

I want to cheer you on. We can do hard things, peeps.

XO,

Reading All the Fiction

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I recently found myself in a non-fiction reading rut.

Don’t get me wrong, I really love reading business, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual-themed books. I love it so much I realized I had neglected to pick up a book for pure entertainment in months.

So I asked the internet for some advice on books they loved and set off to make them mine. The internet always delivers.

Many told me I should just join the Book of the Month Club. Which is a monthly box service (like the cosmetics boxes) only you get to choose your hardcover book and it’s only $10. Don’t mind if I do.

I even got 3 this month for the total of $10. Score.

Here are a few of the books on my shelf in case you’re also in need of some entertainment reading recommendations.

Little Fires Everywhere

I’m half way through this book and I love it. Love the writing style.

 

The Identicals

This was recommended to me no less than 6 times by the wise internet so I picked it up in my BOTM club order

The Animators

I haven’t started this one but the writeup about it was interesting. Gonna give it a go.

 

A Man Called Ove

I give this one all the stars it was really good. I’m told there is a movie on Amazon based on the book. Can’t wait to watch it.

Happy reading, my friends. Even if it’s just for fun!

XOXO,