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Blackfish And An Ellovi Giveaway

August 4, 2014 · In: Uncategorized

untitled-8030052untitled-8030065 untitled-8030060 untitled-8030067 untitled-8030072My friend, Sona came over this week. She brought over some of her homemade gluten free, dairy free, seed bars full of almond butter and coconut oil (crack). Well, Chris took a photo of us together and I’m not going to say which one of us looked like Shamu (me).  So I couldn’t embarrass Shamu and had to embarrass some other people instead. 

P.S. The weight count is 15 pounds to go. Yay!

Since clothing is low on my Maslow’s list of womanhood at the moment, I’ve been scouring design blogs, Instagram profiles and Pinterest for all non-clothing desires. Mexican blankets are cool again since the Turkish and Moraccan styles are in as well. Some design sites have curated Mexican blankets for $$$ but you can find some awesome ones like this here. I’m going to use this as a picnic blanket and take way too many photos using this as a backdrop and pretend I only took like 3.

Charlie was watching us take this photo and then I remembered the sombrero we bought him in Cabo a year or so ago. YES. 

I’ve been seeing Ellovi all over the web on my favorite blogs and so I’m excited to be a part of a giveaway hosted by Ashley of The Grits Blog.   

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  1. Macy Gutermuth says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Just stopping by to say I miss seeing your posts on my feed! Hope all is going well <3

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 11, 2014 at 7:02 am

      You are ao wonderful, Macy!! That means a lot! Life is so great and finding a new balance is coming slowly. 🙂 xo

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  2. Jessica says

    August 7, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Oh my how adorable is that little sombrero.

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 11, 2014 at 7:03 am

      Ha! It’s one of those things you see and never buy. Lol. Now with a kiddo I have an excuse to buy all that kind of stuff! 🙂

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  3. the-loudmouth.com says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:03 am

    OMG, the little sombrero! I know I’ve said this before, but you’re hilarious!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:57 am

      HA! Thank you!! You need one!!!!

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  4. Chelsea says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    That sombrero pic is the best!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Pwahahah. Thanks, Chelsea. I knew that thing would come in handy some day. 🙂

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  5. jackie jade says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    aww you look so cute! and don’t stress about the weight loss, i’m sure it’ll come naturally!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:56 am

      It’s moving along…I’m hopeful…and walking a lot!

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  6. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Your boys sure make that sombrero look stylish 🙂 Yay for just 15 lbs. to go! You’re looking pretty great already lady.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Bahaha. Thanks, Rowena!

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  7. Rebecca @ Hello Creative Blog says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Clearly, they both love the sombrero!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:55 am

      HA! Yes! We need sombreros for Chris and I too!

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Great technique I learned about through @the_human_design_coach 

It’s more about how to be and not all about what to do. 

2. ☀️I have loads of energy but only when I’m doing things that I’m excited about and that can include chores! I just have to spin it so it’s fun for me.

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Go big one day, go birth control robe or the park for the rest.

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Why I Stopped Pushing Through—and Started Syncing With My Cycle.
My energy changed a lot after 40.

I started noticing how often I was frustrated for being “off”—when really, my body was just in a different phase of its natural rhythm.

✨ When I gave myself permission to follow it instead of fight it, everything shifted.
Not just my productivity, but my peace.

Here’s what that looks like for me as a creative mom who still has big goals—but honors her energy instead of ignoring it:

🌑 Menstrual (Days 1–5)
→ Rest. Reflect. Retreat.
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🌱 Follicular (Days 6–13)
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🌕 Ovulatory (Days 14–17)
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🍂 Luteal (Days 18–28)
→ Discernment. Deep work. Cozy nesting.
What I focus on: Prepping, cleaning, saying “no,” creating comfort, finishing strong before I rest.

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Even in perimenopause or menopause, your energy has rhythm.
It’s not all in your head. It’s in your body—and it’s wise.
✨ You don’t need to be perfect. Just aware.
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📌 Save this for when you want to check in with your body.

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Your kids won’t be little forever.
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