Transformation Thursday!

If you don't know by now, I love a good transformation. And this is by far one of my favorites!!

I am/was a victim of the 'Kate Moss' eyebrow trend in the 90's/00's... For any of you who don't know who that is or what that trend is, it's basically plucking your eyebrows until you have nothing left and nothing growing back because you did it for so long.

Why? Seriously, why was this such a good idea? At least I know I'm not alone. Insert [ MICROBLADING], the best thing since sliced bread... seriously, though. I look back at pictures and cringe.

So what is it?

Its super easy, pretty quick, and if you've had a tattoo, its probably pretty painless. I shed a few tears, but I really didn't know what to expect.

So, first of all. if you are thinking of getting this done, your hubs/significant other may be just like mine, and research like crazy. My hubs told me (about an hour before I went), that I should be prepared for my eyebrows to completely fall off. A little dramatic if you ask me, but I give him props for concern.

Second, find someone GOOD! This is a semi- permanent tattoo, you want sanitary. Also, check into their work, this is ON YOUR FACE! I've seen some scary eyebrows.

When you get there, just know you get to make 99% of the decisions when it comes to your eyebrows.
They will draw/outline the shape that you ask for, or is recommended.
You will check yourself out in the mirror at least 10 times to make sure you are 100% happy with it.
Colors... you will get choices, if you are lucky like me, she will blend some colors to make sure you like the color.

Its go time!!
Easy peasy topical numbing cream, sanitary blade and close your eyes and relax (as much as you can).

TADA!!

Warning: Long journal post

Remember, you were warned!!!

Do you ever have those days when you are WIPED OUT?! I feel like that's me most days... but I caught myself complaining tomight about my exhaustion and stopped myself.

Someone, some mom out there is WAY busier than me, feeling grateful for her "busy" day, soaked up with kids.
So with all the wrestling/hitting fights I've broken up today.
The threats to ship them off to obedience school.
The tired tantrums.
The multiple sports practices in 1 day, I different locations, at the same time.
And the face plant with the sight of what's for dinner.
I'm gonna document today as a WIN.
Because... They're alive, in ONE piece, healthy and I'm still standing, well sitting, but you get the point.

I'm Back!!

Gosh! I feel like those words are redundant!! Life happens right?! Here I am 1 full year later, recommitting to journal more often, not promising daily, but definitely more frequent. With that being said, I am posting invitations here on this blog, in hopes that they reach other moms who have kids. Kids who have their heart set on that perfect birthday party-- For me it was NINJAGO! Apparently all the KIDS love NINJAGO, and with my Etsy shop, it has proven to be true!! Unfortunately, Etsy cant keep everything on its site for sale, so I'm adding some POPULAR, FAMILIAR, KID FRIENDLY invites here for you to take a look at before you order.

This popular invitation is for sale for $7.00 FRONT/BACK option and is available ONLY as a DIGITAL FILE. Also, this fun corresponding NINJAGO décor set, $7.00, DIGITAL FILE ONLY.

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How I make Shakeology affordable!

I just got a bill in the mail for $80 from the dentist. We just had our 6 month check up (for all 3 boys). My first thought was, HOLY CRAP, $80 for just a check up, some x-rays, all boys had perfect check ups (no cavities).
My second thought... What freaking happened to you Abbey?
3 years ago, it would have been a no-brainer to grab a credit card and charge it, and be done with it.

Here's the deal, I grew up with thousands of dollars, probably close to $10,000 or more spent on my teeth because I didn't take care of them... I know it sounds completely unrelated.
But its NOT...

$160 a year to maintain their teeth or my health (check ups) or hundreds, possibly thousands to back track and fix the problems...

I could think of a million other ways to spend $100 a month (on Shakeology)...
My Starbucks habit alone was $125 a month
My soda habit was $77 a month
My kids at the grocery store, at the register and all those impulse items was close to $30
My McDonald's habit (sad but true) was the highest $151 a month
(and yes, I pulled all of this from my bank history- this was also when I was working full time)
$383.00 that I was paying for CRAP!!
Seriously, nothing above was going to get me a 'regular' check up at the doctor.

3 years ago, I charged my first few months of Shakeology, because I could NOT afford to pay for it.
I started to limit how often I went to Starbucks
I completely quit McDonalds (I went 366 days without)
I limited soda to 1 a day
I bribed my kids with something at home before we went to the store.

I am now at home 75% of the time, I have since quit my full time job and I 100% budget Shakeology into my grocery bill monthly.

Here's the deal, It SUCKS cutting out some the treats daily/weekly. But it also SUCKS more knowing that all that money you are wasting or could be using for something else is NOT getting you closer to your goals, or getting healthy.

I have lost all of my pregnancy weight
I have better skin and hair
I have better energy
I don't crave crap all of the time.
I have healthy stats that have remained normal for over 2 years.
I have steady weight for over 3 years (aside from pregnancy).
I don't have to buy or take any vitamins.

Is it too early for Transformation Tuesday??!!

Maybe its the fact that my now, kindergartener has missed 5 days of school in 3 weeks and hes been right by my side, that I have decided to finish his first day of school picture!!

We've learned a lot in 3 weeks...

🔹Madden is a huge perfectionist, if he doesn't get it right the first time... Forget it!
🔹Madden has to be at school right at 8:00 when the playground opens (let me just tell you, Mads never wants to go anywhere, let alone early).
🔹Germs are unavoidable, Madden has already taken down Gunner and Nixxon and just left the hospital tonight with Pneumonia.

Getting back to the point, 😜 when does this happen? This kid on the left has turned out to be one incredible dude!