Revealing A Mommy & Me Collection You or Your Mom Would LOVE!
I had the pleasure of cohosting a beautiful mother’s day event for an intimate group of some of my favorite mama’s with my twin sister and CEO of Wove, Simone!
During the event, we:
Designed our own Mommy & Me bracelet set, launching exclusively for Mother’s Day.
Collaborated on the details and our guests left with a hand-drawn sketches of their final bracelets.
And our guests got their beautiful bracelet sets in the mail a short time after the event!
Alongside delicious bites of sushi and caviar we had yummy mocktails and cocktails! As we chatted the afternoon away, we offered complimentary jewelry cleaning, had a quick & fun lab-grown vs. natural diamond session, and had on-site designers ready to bring any other custom jewelry ideas to life.
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We had a wonderful time and I hope this vlog helps you feel like you got to attend, too!
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I’m sitting here after wiping my wet eyes, thinking
“Did this really just happen?”
I was in full mommy-work mode. I had a huge deadline to fulfill. It felt like everything I needed to do was taking longer than expected. Ain’t it annoying when that happens?!?
I’d hardly interacted with Mark (my husband) but it was only because I was so focused on my deadline. I communicated that I needed to get things done so my absence wouldn’t cause concern. It didn’t cause concern, it caused conflict. And when that combative, weird energy sneaks in – it’s usually not a cute story.
Our son Micah was only 3 months old and it was a struggle to get into a new normal. I had only taken breaks (and hardly that) to nurse him and use the restroom. I barely even ate or walked around. I was out of my usual work groove, so everything was feeling foreign and “slow”.
By hour #5, I’m frustrated. Sarai is losing her mind trying to get to me, and I wince every time I hear Micah cough. He was still fighting off a cold he’d had for a week. Then, the hunger cry starts, and if my focus wasn’t thrown off yet – it was now.
I thought “when can I just focus on one thing? I wish I could feel like I DON’T have to constantly multitask.”
Oh, and then this happened…
I finally email off my deliverables and head back into the kitchen. I wanted something sweet to eat. I go towards the freezer and I notice the frozen food isn’t so frozen. It’s more like 40% frozen. Then, my heart drops.
My milk stash.
I start touching the many bags of precious liquid gold and continue to sink as more of them are less and less frozen.
My breast milk…not just some of it, but all of it.
I bust into the bathroom where Mark is currently occupying. I yell at him saying “Did you know something was up with the freezer??” He says “Yeah, I found…” and I begin to not understand him. It’s like his voice just faded into babbling. I thought “Was he saying he KNEW the freezer wasn’t working and didn’t say anything or better yet – fix it?!?”
“I found it wasn’t working after I got home earlier”
He had been home by this point for over 6 hrs. At this point, I’m feeling just about ready to turn all the way UP on this man.
He’s now piling ice on top of my milk to save it. But that’s not what this post is really about.
When My Husband And I Aren’t On The Same Page, The System Malfunctions.
Messages don’t get delivered. Previsions aren’t made. Things like, because he’s irritated with me, he doesn’t think it’s worth talking to me about the freezer – and/or- I’m too busy working to be reached.
I worked so hard to pump that breast milk. SO HARD! Yes, I can produce more but I’ll never be able to recreate THAT milk from Micah’s during his first few weeks. I pumped like CRAZY and built up a stash I knew would allow me the freedom to leave Micah for a couple days here and there, knowing he’d be well fed. That milk was the most nutritious I’ll ever make for him.
And because Mark & I weren’t on the same page, I almost lost it. All of it. The breast milk itself, the future moments of freedom, my peace, and oneness with my husband.
See, Mark has a limit. He will allow me to push it pretty far when he knows I’m really into whatever I’m doing. But then, if I’m not paying attention, he starts to feel forgotten. He feels uncared for. Neglected. Yes, I can feel all the ways to feel about that and even justify my actions. But the truth is, I should have taken time for my husband, before the freezer broke. Even on a day where a huge deadline was approaching, making sure my husband felt loved had to be a priority. That day, I missed the target.
I had to realize that discerning the spiritual and emotional state of my husband on a daily basis was a critical part of my role as a wife. Yes, work pays the bills but if I make it a habit to put him second, third, or even fourth if you count a newborn + a toddler, then our marriage will suffer greatly. I had to start doing things differently.
So yes, My husband ruined my milk stash. But it also was a wake up call. Was the breast milk the most important thing? Or was it a call to remember that before anything else, I’m a daughter of the Most High, and rib to Mark Z. Godbolt. If that order is intact – everything else, works.
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Sis, so many people don’t realize how amazing roller sets can be for your hair. I know I didn’t!
It wasn’t until I began growing out my big chop, and was DESPERATE to get through that “awkward grow out phase” when I rediscovered roller sets. Back in the day, women got a relaxer and a wet set and were rockin’ beautiful healthy hair! (Relaxed hair CAN be healthy, another conversation for another day LOL) .
For those of us who have let go of the creamy crack but have been tempted to go back because “life was just EASIER” back then – hear me out!
Today, there are so many options to keeping your hair in a straightened style without a ton of chemical or heat damage.
If you’re into treatments to help make your roller sets last, look into Design Essentials STS collection! It’s only available at salons but whew chile, that stuff WORKS. It’s an amino-protein treatment that lasts 10-12 weeks. I got them a couple of years ago regularly and loved it.
While I don’t use the system anymore ( get the Hydra Silk Treatment instead, it’s a hydrating deep treatment that lasts 4 weeks!) the fall/winter is the perfect time to try out a safe smoothing treatment or invest in monthly visits to your hairstyling for a good salon-level treatment if you know you’re going to be roller setting or pressing your hair frequently.
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I shared the stage with some phenomenal women; First Lady Shaunie Henderson, Radio Sweetheart Lady Jade, and my very own twin sister and Twinsetters Podcast co-host, Simone Kendle!
We had an incredible time and I was truly honored to be a part of this event. The Debs I got the chance to chat with were so impressive – I wish I was THAT mature in highschool! LOL they all have such bright futures and it was a privilege to pour into them and raise money for their college pursuits.
I had a beautiful time with these girlies last night at Mexican Sugar in Plano, TX! 💕 big s/o to the woman that connects us all – my manager Tristyn Beckwith! 😘 Very thankful for you & Estate Five ❤️
But hol up, tho – do y’all see the SKIN , SKINNING?! 😍 Used the @iliabeauty#trueskin#foundation for the first time (shade: Catalina SF7) and WHEW! 🙌🏽 Dis is it. DIS THAT ONE!!
But hol up, tho – do y’all see the SKIN , SKINNING?! 😍 Used the @iliabeauty#trueskin#foundation for the first time (shade: Catalina SF7) and WHEW! 🙌🏽 Dis is it. DIS THAT ONE!!
My fourth baby, sweet Emory Grace, turned one last month, and I can’t begin to explain how much joy it brought me to plan her birthday celebration! I blended two adorable themes I found online — “Isn’t She Lovely, Isn’t She ONEderful” and the ever-charming daisy motif — into one cohesive vision. The result was a bright, cheerful, and heart-meltingly sweet day that felt just as special as our little girl. It was the perfect mix of trendy and timeless for our ONEderful baby!
Here are all the details on the items you can pick up to make your next birthday party one that is a core memory for all!
BIRTHDAY OUTFITS
To really lean into the daisy theme, we all dressed in yellow and white gingham outfits. The soft, playful tones made everything feel extra sunny and sweet — perfect for an early summer birthday. Emory Grace, of course, was the star in a daisy dress, and the rest of us coordinated in matching accents to tie the whole family look together. It made for some of the cutest photos ever!
THEME DECOR
Etsy came through for me in a big way for the party décor. I found a darling customizable banner and coordinating invitation that really set the tone. I also grabbed matching cupcake toppers that tied everything together effortlessly. It was such a fun way to create a unified look without going overboard on time or budget.
TABLE SET UP
The table setup was one of my favorite parts to pull together. I layered a beige linen tablecloth with a cheerful yellow runner, then added a yellow and white gingham accent runner for that pop of pattern. Dried daisies dotted the tablescape and added the perfect whimsical touch. I used wooden cake stands and sourced affordable serving pieces from Walmart and Amazon to keep things beautiful yet budget-friendly.
FOOD
When it came to food, I knew I wanted to be present and enjoy the party without being stuck in the kitchen — so we outsourced! Our local bakerydid an amazing job with a daisy-themed cake, cupcakes, and cookies that were not only beautiful but delicious. For savory bites, we picked up charcuterie boards from H-E-B, which were both easy and elegant crowd-pleasers.
KID’S PARTY FAVORS
To send our little guests home with a smile, I put together the sweetest kids’ party favors. Each one had daisy-themed goodies and small surprises that tied back to the theme. Not only were they a hit with the kiddos, but they also doubled as charming table accents during the party.
PARTY ACTIVITIES
To keep the little ones entertained, we set up a few sweet and simple activities that turned out to be total crowd-pleasers. I created a small ball pit just for the babies — Emory Grace absolutely loved it! For the bigger kids, we decorated our King Swings Cottage playset with daisy garlands so it felt like a magical little clubhouse. And of course, we had a bubble machine going throughout the party — it added such a fun, whimsical vibe and kept the kids dancing, chasing, and giggling all afternoon.
