MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME THAT BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN

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My mother is the most beautiful woman I know. Inside and out. I have vivid memories of watching her get ready as a child. Sitting on the toilet, my little legs crossed, watching in awe as she carefully applied rose colored rouge and and raspberry lipstick. She always finished with a light dusting of face powder. Before we would leave the house she would spritz on her perfume and I loved how the scent would float around the house behind her as she collected her purse and put on her shoes.

My mother taught me that beauty comes from within but that pampering yourself and a sense of self love is so very important as well. I take pride in putting myself together not just as a mom but as a woman who is ready to tackle anything the day brings. Whether that be a splash of perfume, a luxurious hair mask (Honey Treasures by Garnier® Whole Blends™ is my fave!), a fab outfit, or the perfect accessory – I always feel better when I look my best.

On this upcoming Mother’s Day (and all the beautiful ones to follow), I am spending the day with all the strong, confident women in my life. My mama, my mother-in-law, and my sister. There will be talk of kids, life, motherhood, laughter. I truly can’t think of a better way to celebrate being a mama. And we will all be in our Sunday best. Beautiful inside and out.

Here are some favorite flashback images of my beautiful mama!

sc0005c4cdI wish she had kept this velour jumpsuit. I mean – fab! sc00304512My mama and I in Clearwater, Florida – my very first trip to the Sunshine state. sc0020f74fBlack and white portraits that I just love. 

 

Now for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card, tell me in the comments below, how will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?

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88 Comments

  1. Glorianna Schinagl 05.03.2016

    Actually, I am headed to NYC for a solo, baby-free trip this Mother’s Day! I didn’t realize it when I booked, and I will miss them so much on Sunday, but it’s healthy for this momma to feel free and get her spirit and energy back and NYC is the perfect place to fill up that cup!

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  2. Abby 05.03.2016

    This Mothers Day will be my first celebrating as a mama, and I am so excited and blessed to be able to do it. I will be celebrating with my mom, and my sister who has unfortunately lost two babies of her own. I will be buying her flowers because although her babies are in heaven, she’s a mama nonetheless and I want her to know that. So I’m looking forward to it!
    P.S Lillie Sol is your twin, she looks just like you as a baby!

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  3. Kelly J. 05.03.2016

    This year, I’ll be spending Mother’s Day with my mother and her mother. Just a few weeks ago, we traveled to Delaware after the unexpected death of my grandfather and spent a lot of time with our family. That weekend, we learned that my mother’s sister, who lives just 5 minutes from my grandmother, would be out of town for Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate her son’s college graduation in Alabama. Immediately, we knew we would definitely be making a trip back to Delaware to visit & spend time with my grandmother. Looking forward to a relaxing weekend that will include some shopping, gardening, and lots of yummy food.

    *also, can we talk about baby you & Lillie Sol being TWINS?! Amazing.

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  4. kayleigh Larkins 05.03.2016

    Going to go see The Meddler with my mom and sisters.

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  5. Kayleigh Larkins 05.03.2016

    Going to see The Meddler with my mom and sisters!

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  6. Joanne Kang 05.03.2016

    I’m sending my mama in California a bouquet and face mask. She’s been feeling a little under the weather so I’m hoping they’ll help cheer her up!

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  7. Jade Sheldon 05.03.2016

    We will be having an intimate dinner. Great food, wonderful conversation & even more wonderful company. It’s all you need, really…

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  8. Amy 05.04.2016

    My beautiful mama is pampering herself this Mother’s Day by vacationing in the Dominican, and I’m so happy she’s taking the time from her busy life to slow down and relax somewhere beautiful. As such, we celebrated her this past weekend by spending the afternoon sitting on the deck with homemade tapas and wine, enjoying the sunshine with my babies on my lap.
    This Sunday I will go to my favorite plant sale downtown and buy myself some beauties before packing up the children and going out to the country to spend the afternoon with the husband’s mama to enjoy a meal. Lots of love everywhere!

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  9. Anne Dunkel 05.04.2016

    as every year, i go in the park the night before and grab as much lilac as i can carry. on mother day, i take my two daughters and visit my lovely mother to bring her the lilac which is her favorite flower. I never tell her, that we are coming. I just ring the doorbell and hope she is at home…

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  10. Lisa Brown 05.04.2016

    I will celebrate Mother’s Day this year with a picnic for all the moms.

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  11. Lisa Brown 05.04.2016

    tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/727813838779752448

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  12. Julie Wood 05.04.2016

    I am spending Mother’s Day with my son and daughter and My mom and we are going out to dinner and spending the day together. I will be getting a nice card for my Mom and getting her flowers. My son and daughter also have something special for me on Mother’s Day. It will be a special day!

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  13. Julie Wood 05.04.2016

    tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/727843094884843520

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  14. Mami2jcn 05.04.2016

    We will be having a family reunion in Myrtle Beach.

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  15. Mami2jcn 05.04.2016

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/727846705778049024

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  16. Kelly D 05.04.2016

    I will enjoy lunch with my family, and have my parents over to visit on Mother’s Day.

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  17. Kelly D 05.04.2016

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/727848558712492032

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  18. Elena 05.04.2016

    I will take my mom out for lunch

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  19. Elena 05.04.2016

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/727858313996591104

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  20. Kaleigh Foley 05.04.2016

    My mom is coming to visit my sister and I and we will be visiting a arboretum to see all the lilacs

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  21. Jessie C. 05.04.2016

    I would celebrate Mother’s Day this year with my mom and family. We are going out for a spa day and dinner.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  22. Jessie C. 05.04.2016

    tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/727858690687000576

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  23. Susan Smith 05.04.2016

    I will be taking my Mom out to dinner at her favorite restaurant for Mothers. Day.

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  24. Susan Smith 05.04.2016

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/727867821967872000

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  25. Tamra H 05.04.2016

    We’re going to help my in-laws build a garden!

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  26. mita 05.04.2016

    We are spending mother’s day at the beach with my family.

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  27. mita 05.04.2016

    Tweet- https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/727932109214584836

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  28. Natalie 05.05.2016

    I will be taking my mother out to her favorite restaurant for dinner, The Cheesecake Factory! I am also getting her a dozen roses and a card.

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  29. Natalie 05.05.2016

    tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/728022287933419520

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  30. Ellie Wright 05.05.2016

    We are taking my mother-in-law out for a Mother’s Day brunch.

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  31. Ellie Wright 05.05.2016

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/728104412363677696

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  32. Stephanie Phelps 05.06.2016

    I am celebrating mothers day by being taken out to breakfast and because it is also my birthday this weekend I will have all my kids here with a cake!

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  33. Tara O. 05.06.2016

    My mother, daughter and I plant to go to lunch and then spend the rest of the afternoon at the park!

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  34. LaTanya 05.06.2016

    church and brunch

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  35. LaTanya 05.06.2016

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/728644875705565185

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  36. Jessica To 05.06.2016

    I am taking my mother out for lunch for Mother’s Day.

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  37. Allison Swain 05.06.2016

    I am taking my mom to lunch and a movie, then shopping!

    Thanks for the chance to win

    allisonrsdswain(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  38. Allison Swain 05.06.2016

    tweet:

    https://twitter.com/allisonrswain/status/728693759689527296

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  39. CR Williams 05.06.2016

    I am not sure what my husband going to do for me but I hope he does something.

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  40. CR Williams 05.06.2016

    https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/728706096118960128

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  41. Margaret Smith 05.07.2016

    We’ll be taking my 97 year old Aunt out to Brunch. She’s like a Mom and Grandma to my family and I. Thanks so much.

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  42. Margaret Smith 05.07.2016

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/728753572763054080
    Thanks again

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  43. Amy Tong 05.07.2016

    I celebrate Mother’s day by taking my MIL to brunch with my kids. :) Love it

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  44. Amy Tong 05.07.2016

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/728769706501414912

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  45. Elizabeth pergande 05.07.2016

    I will be spending mother’s day with my mom and take her out to dinner. truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Elizabeth pergande 05.07.2016

    https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/728981336187265024

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  47. Anne 05.07.2016

    This Mother’s Day, I’ll be celebrating the memory of my dear mother, who passed away ten years ago this summer. She loved Mother’s Day and all the attention she got on her special day–and deservedly so! Oh, I miss her, but I cherish the memories.

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  48. Anne 05.07.2016

    I shared your sweet blog post and the Garnier giveaway on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/728988339899117569

    Your mother is indeed beautiful, and I hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
    Thank you.

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  49. Cynthia C 05.07.2016

    Our family will be getting together to have dinner on Mother’s Day.

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  50. Cynthia C 05.07.2016

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/729053554367926273

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  51. Madeline 05.07.2016

    I celebrated Mother’s Day early this year and went to a flower show and out to lunch with both my mother and daughter.

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  52. Betty C 05.08.2016

    I will be spending the day quietly at home. My mother passed a few years ago and my daughter will spend the day with my granddaughter.

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  53. Betty C 05.08.2016

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/729301432973721600

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  54. harmony b 05.08.2016

    Im hoping for some quiet time

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  55. Harmony B 05.08.2016

    tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/729339602482434048

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  56. Linda 05.08.2016

    We took mom to her favorite restaurant.

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  57. Linda 05.08.2016

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/729445312142528512

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  58. Jammie 05.09.2016

    We celebrated with pampering of mom, moms do so much I like having a day of rest and relaxation.

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  59. Jammie 05.09.2016

    tweeted https://twitter.com/Jammie79/status/729696781915787265

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  60. Gina M 05.09.2016

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/729717214635536384

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  61. Tina M 05.09.2016

    we had a nice dinner and went to the park!

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  62. Tina M 05.09.2016

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/729718509115158528

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  63. rachel 05.09.2016

    My husband made the sweetest videos of my kids. Love it!!

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  64. Thomas Murphy 05.09.2016

    I took my mom out to dinner.

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  65. Thomas Murphy 05.09.2016

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/729770530174345216

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  66. Debbie B 05.10.2016

    i spent it at home with my family who cooked lunch and dinner for me!

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  67. Debbie B 05.10.2016

    i posted a tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/729830251556052992

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  68. Sarah L 05.10.2016

    The Denver Botanic Gardens has a Mother’s Day tea which is very nice. Fun time.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  69. Sarah L 05.10.2016

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/729937978915586048

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  70. ANGIE 05.10.2016

    i MAILED MY MOM A PRETTY CARD, ALONG WITH SOME FLOWER SEEDS FROM MY YARD, TEXTED HER ON THE DAY OF, AND EMAILED HER A PIC OF WHAT THE FLOWER SEEDS I SENT HER WILL LOOK LIKE ONCE BLOOMING IN HER OWN YARD. 😀

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  71. ANGIE 05.10.2016

    I TWEETED HERE: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/730027116817993730

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  72. Kristen 05.10.2016

    We went out for breakfast (chilaquiles….yum!) then went antiquing.

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  73. Kristen 05.10.2016

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/730073367806533632

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  74. Annette 05.10.2016

    I celebrated Mother’s Day at home, eating great food.

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  75. Annette 05.10.2016

    https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/730084834362675200

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  76. Kathryn C 05.10.2016

    my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/730095862374903808

    KC

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  77. Kathryn C 05.10.2016

    #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    Unfortunately I didn’t get to be with my mom this Mother’s Day as I am 700 miles away but I sent her flowers to be delivered & a card -but I know my brothers (who live in her town) spent the day with her so I’m happy about that

    KC

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  78. sandra 05.10.2016

    we went to see captain America in the theaters

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  79. Natalie J Vandenberghe 05.10.2016

    We always go to Church on Mother’s Day, where the wonderful men prepare a delicious brunch for us to enjoy before the service. This year, we celebrated Mother’s Day at my oldest daughter’s house. My son-in-law served a great meal and all of my family (four adult kids and three grandchildren) were there.
    Your photos are beautiful!

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  80. Natalie J Vandenberghe 05.10.2016

    Tweet! https://twitter.com/lexiquin/status/730161581783388160

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  81. Will G 05.10.2016

    I celebrated it in Costa Rica with my in-laws.

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  82. Will G 05.10.2016

    https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/730162199080079362

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  83. BusyWorkingMama 05.17.2016

    I celebrated with a nice lunch with my family and a great hike outside.

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  84. Kerry 05.23.2016

    My family took me out to lunch this year – it was great!

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  85. Tabathia B 05.31.2016

    I will spend it with my kids

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  86. Tabathia B 05.31.2016

    https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/737790381627219968

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  87. Rajee Pandi 06.01.2016

    My family took me to the restaurant

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  88. Rajee Pandi 06.01.2016

    https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/737798085556862977

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