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Is It Just Me?

Jan 18 8:38pm
 
- 10:53pm 1/14/23

Written - 1/9/23 7:05pm - Like Seriously?! I thought I couldn't keep up or I didn't have my life together prior to The Holidays/ The New Year! Boy! was I wrong!!! I don't make resolutions because they're pretty much promises we make to ourselves. I am awful at keeping promises! Not because I'm a bad person - I actually have legitimate reasons, but that doesn't matter, a broken promise, is a broken promise, right?!

Anywho, I told myself I was going to get my s**t together! I'm working with, partnered with, and affiliated with, (however, you want to swing it) I feel like way too many people to not make ANY money...Ok, there's LITTLE money & I mean minuscule, Not enough to pay bills or buy food.

LET'S PAUSE! I'M NOT COMPLAINING! LET'S NEVER GET THAT TWISTED! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO EVERY COMPANY THAT HAS REACHED OUT TO WORK WITH ME!

The point is that I feel like I need to be more organized so that I can utilize my time more efficiently. Make time work for me instead of having my hand in so many pots that NOTHING is getting done! I had it ALL planned out... I was going to take a little break from my usual IG stuff (that I was not keeping up with) and have my daughter help edit all the 10,000 videos I've been making (that you guys know nothing about) and start to put them out there during my recovery from my surgery. Oh how that TOTALLY DID NOT HAPPEN like that! I had my surgery - it hurt like hell! I blinked, my daughter got really sick from being around her friend, then I got sicker (I came home from the hospital sick. I don't know what the hell that was. I had all types of breathing problems, my blood oxygen was low, and I couldn't shake this cough I had. I had to use a spirometer on a regular basis and check my SpO2 on my watch constantly once I got home - it was crazy!) Anyway, I had to put my recovery on hold to take care of my daughter, and in turn, I caught what she had.

Now, I have a crap ton of Chronic Illnesses - hence the name "Spoonie Mom Adventures". I feel like crap pretty much every day but I don't catch colds and viruses and things of that nature anymore. This hit me and I felt like I was going to die! I haven't felt that type of "bad" in years! All I could remember thinking was "I don't want to feel like this AGAIN! EVER!!!" There's also something going on with my knee/ leg and my joints right now. I don't have time to focus on that - oh, and I found another lump in my breast ( I had one removed when I was a teenager.)

But still, I say all of that, to say I'm ridiculously irritated with myself because I have not gotten it together enough to advertise, promote, blog, vlog, or post almost anything! OR am I being too hard on myself?

I was able to put something up on IG from Parade, I will link it of course, Cozi, I managed to get something out for them. I'll see if I can find a link for this platform, it's not so easy sharing info for them unless you see my FB or Twitter posts. (1/15/23 - 10:58pm it was not easy getting this link - http://sot.ag/kLF44 - this is From Cozi) I was able to post for Smart Design, I'll tell you about the sale in a second and I was able to tell everyone how much I LOVE these GF Chicken nuggets from Walmart. Other than that - wait! I started The Vision Board Course through Lovet Planners, and I posted that. Ok! now, - other than that, I haven't done much besides the 10 billion videos I can't seem to get my daughter to edit and publish!

I'm so overwhelmed but I feel like I'm doing nothing and I don't have the right to be overwhelmed! I just want to sit down at my desk, and do my newfound routine (what I'm trying to get started.) Either eat or do my reflection journal, abundance journal, or affirmations and pull from my company jar (to see what I'm working on for the day - Planned spontaneity) and treat the rest of my day like a corporate "work day"! Somehow it NEVER goes that way!

So far, I'm doing better with the reflection journal than I thought - I'm proud of myself! (I got it at 5 below). I'm keeping up with the (Abundandance) Affirmation journal - kinda (I have a link for that.)


Reflection Journal from Five Below
This came from Lovet Planners

One promise I'm NOT breaking this year is focusing on me more! I hardly ever focus on me, I put EVERYONE before myself, and this year I felt like it was time to STOP 🛑 that!

Phew! Ok! Rant over!!!

Now, let me Finally tell you what's going on in my world of 10 million companies (that's evergrowing!)

*Smart Design - is having a Site-Wide New Year's SALE! 20% OFF + FREE Shipping for Orders over $35.

Use Code - SOLUTION

Sale Ends 1/31/23



*Parade - just dropped another line! I promise they drop a NEW line like every other week! They are definitely keeping it fresh and new! (1/16/23 6:27 pm - Ok, you Didn't hear this from me! Parade has a new line dropping Soon! I will tell you more when I can!)

This time it is Re:Play - it's new colors, new sizes (up to 5XL), and new styles!

My FAVORITE part of Parade, The Sustainability - Re:Play is made with certified recycled fabric.

LushRib (previous line) fabric is sourced from sustainably managed pine & eucalyptus forests in a low-waste manufacturing process

New:Cotton (previous line) - is a sustainable fabric blend made from TENCEL Lyocell (a fiber made from sustainably sourced trees & TENCEL x REFIBRA Technology. A new fiber made from post-consumer upcycled cotton scraps)

You guys have to hurry for the time being Parade brought back their Recycling program for undies! Make sure they're clean, go to the website, https://secret.yourparade.com/cooking.with_mommy - order your recycling kit, and get rid of the old so you can make space for the new and cute or cuter stuff!

Ignore the dates, I believe it's still going on.
You can have cute underwear and sleepwear without breaking the bank, all while saving the planet, one purchase at a time!

(There should be an automatic discount when you use the link if not, use Code - COOKING.WITH_MOMMY

*We can't forget about Epilynx! It's the New Year! We're trying to change our ways, do better, and be the best version of ourselves, right?! Well... Epilynx has 20% OFF PLUS a FULL-size Gift with the Code - GLOW at checkout. If you forgot what they do ... A small excerpt from their website - "Healthy, glowing skin is a result of proper skin care. Your skin has a memory. Treat it kindly and with love! Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Hypoallergenic, Vegan Beauty. Doctor Made in Los Angeles."


*Thistle - For East and West Coast readers the offer still stands, $100 OFF over the 1st 4 weeks!

If you decided to be food conscious for the new year, this might be for you.

*Plant forward Meals
*Choose your own meals _ breakfast, lunch, dinner - cold pressed juices
*Gluten and Dairy Free
*Delivered to your door
*Globally inspired menu
*The meals come ready to eat
*Custom Plans that fit your need
*Can be delivered to home or work
*NO commitment, Pause anytime!
http://thistle.pxf.io/CWM42 If you don't see the discount with the link please use code - CWM100

(written 1/15/23 @ 1:45pm)

*One of my all-time favorite companies! - Kate Farms!!! I've mentioned them in previous posts ( I think on this blog) I'm not currently trying to lose weight (especially through the way of food) but there are times that I don't eat, I don't want to eat, my sugar is low or I'm simply craving a smoothie made out of their product!

I absolutely LOVE their Vanilla Nutrition shake! It's ridiculously healthy for you - which technically I need but I like it just because I like the taste! Sometimes you want something cold & sweet, and Boom! Especially in the summer! It's the perfect base for so many things.

On a serious note, Kate Farms has "shakes"/Drinks for a wide variety of conditions for those who need them. So whether you have food allergies/intolerances and GI issues like me, or you want to gain weight, and lose weight, renal support, glucose support, tube feeds, or total support, they have it! They even have drinks for kids! They have several flavors but I wouldn't know what to do with myself if they came out with Strawberry!

There's always FREE 2-day shipping on all orders, replacement or refund up to 1yr, & a rewards program.
This, so Far is my Favorite.

*The Pooll Gang!

1st up, Brandless - They have their Pro Blender Set & Master Kitchen Accessory Set (worth $299) on sale! Save over 50%! You can purchase it for $149 - PLUS 21 FREE accessories! If that wasn't enough, they also just dropped their Supergreen Lean Sip - it supports Gut Health (which controls everything).

*It's a Probiotic
*Immunity & energy support
*Vegan juice powder
*Green Apple flavor
And where this sounds Amazing to put in my smoothies, I do have to warn others like myself - this is NOT GLUTEN FREE!!! Vegan, YES - GF - NO!

Alright it is 12:06am 1/10/23

I think I'm going to call it a night, I'll be back "tomorrow" to finish catching you guys up!

Good night!

1/12/23 4:14pm

Good Afternoon you guys!

I had every intention of finishing this yesterday but it was one of those days where I have NO IDEA where the day went & now I'm here! So moving on... ( I just wanted to jump right to it today. I talked you to death the other day)

Want to turn your house into a Spa? Sutera

Looking to add, manage, or completely overhaul your vitamins & supplements? Of course, Zeal Naturals is having a Sale on all the healthiness you can imagine!

If protein powders are your thing and you are an exercising machine, looking to lose weight, tone up, bulk up, or add more protein to your diet - you might want to try Ambrosia

Fern through Brandless also has a few items on sale, you will see those once you click the link!


I hope you all see this in enough time!

(Ok, I'm super tired, I need to fix my sleep schedule - seriously! I am SUPER tired, trying not to fall asleep.)

5:20pm - Ok, I'm back! I found a company or rather a company found me that fills in the gap that I was telling you about the other day. (with Thistle)
Alright, so we know Thistle has the East and West Coast but Cook Unity includes everywhere else in between. They come to my neck of the woods and I couldn't be any happier! Directly from their mouths "CookUnity provides signature meals from award-winning chefs, delivered to your door. CookUnity is a collective of talented chefs ready to stock your fridge with their best dishes each week." They even have a "recycling" program! You can cater it to your needs. Gluten-free, dairy-free, organic, vegetarian, paleo, whole 30 (I believe that's all they offer). I really like the fact that you can see who made your food. I think that's a nice touch!


1/13/23 10:44pm - Ok! let's not talk ask what happened the other day! I feel like THE worst person! This post should've been up ages ago! I am having THE hardest time focusing lately - yes! it's part of fibromyalgia, yes! it's part of being chronically stressed amongst other things but, I can't deal with it!

With me not being able to focus and not being able to put out the posts as fast as I want whether it's a blog or social media post; I should NOT actively be accepting NEW offers from companies...

Well... Another company did reach out this morning. I responded and have yet to hear back from them, so we will see. My daughter was a little jealous 😂 because they didn't reach out to her. I'll keep you updated on that venture.

I will say this! I'm not sure about other people, but I see each & EVERY like, comment, & follow! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You all are my motivation to blog again. I had given up. I didn't think I could do it anymore. I felt like I was talking to myself on a public platform, & for a long time, I was, especially on my other blog on WordPress. And on here, I've been gone so long that all of my regulars vanished into thin air. So again, Thank you for making me feel like I have something interesting to say!

If you made it to the end - you are definitely an MVP! This one was long honey!

As promised - EVERY link & discount code that exists is listed throughout the post and below.

7:57pm 1/15/23 -

That other company I was talking about earlier... Halara! They reached out and Of Course, I accepted! You know I always give a little "about us" on my companies - so from their mouths to you...

"Halara is a female-founded company, with a feminine eye for detail. All women and girls deserve the freedom to just throw something on, get out the door and know they look amazing! The ease, the comfort, and the self-embracing confidence is at the heart of the Halara lifestyle!"



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