My little fishy

How is everyone? Are you all enjoying this wonderful time of year? I know I am.

Kody, Ellie and I  love to be outside and in the sun. Ellie is our little fishy. She would  stay in the pool all day everyday if  we would let her Kody and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We want her to grow up enjoying the outdoors.

With that being said, Ellie has recently found a new obsession, watching Frozen on the IPad. Kody and I never thought electronics would become a problem until this past week. All Ellie wanted to do was lay in the bed and watch Frozen. It was cute the first few days, then we realized it was starting to become habit.  Kody and I freaked a little haha don’t  judge, first time parents  remember;) So, we did a little Frozen detox lol. We all went to the store and bought  sidewalk chalk, a trike  and other items we could play with outside. We went two days with no movies or Ipads, then gradually brought Frozen back into her life. She now watches it in the morning when she wakes  up. I then try to have activities for her during the day to keep her busy. 

I know it’s silly but it really did catch Kody and I off guard. We didn’t realize how easy it was just to hand her the Ipad and have her watch Frozen for hours. Kody and I were able to get our work done and even keep the house clean, but we  both agreed that interacting with her is more important than anything. Kody and I also decided to set hours for us to use our electronics. We realized we were being poor examples by having our faces glued to our screens all day. Now we look at our phones while she is sleeping.

What activities do you like to do with your kids? Indoor and outdoor, I need suggestions! Comment below with your ideas!

I can't end this post with out talking about our swimsuits. My suit from @naniswimwear is a fave! It is perfect for everyday swimming. I am obsessed with the tops pattern and racerback. 

Direct links to our favorite swimming suits :)

Xoxo,

Briana  Marie Smith

White Mesh Racerback Top: Nani Swimwear (love, love, love this top!)

Black Tie Bottoms: Nani Swimwear (these bottoms have a tie on the back, obsessed!)

Follow them on Instagram for discounts style tips: @naniswimwear

Ellie’s Swimsuit: Janie and Jack

Life's too Short Not to Jump in.

Happy Spring Ya’ll!

There is nothing better than feeling the sun rays on your skin after a long winter. Ellie and I have been absorbing as much vitamin D as possible!

Swimsuit season is basically here for Ellie and I.  We have been playing in the pool and by the lake all month. Ellie is obsessed with the water. She’s a little fish who wants to swim all day everyday!

How cute is this swimsuit from Strange Bikinis? I am literally obsessed with the design, print and material of the suit. As soon as I tried it on, I knew I had to have it. I’ve never felt more confident in a swimsuit.

Strange Bikinis are all handmade using top of the line fabric. I first fell in love with Strange Bikinis custom designs, then fell in love Strange Bikinis message. Strange Bikinis started their company with the goal to empower women and create swimsuits for every body type to feel confident in.

This message rang loud to me last week. Ellie and I were swimming at the local pool when a cute, young family walked in. My heart broke as I overheard the conversation between the mother and preteen daughter.

The daughter was so excited to jump in the pool. She immediately jumped in and splashed around.  She asked her mom to get in the pool and swim with her. The mom said no multiple times. The daughter was determined to swim with her mom. After much nagging, the mom finally gave in and started to dip her fully dressed body in the pool. The daughter was so confused when her mom didn’t take her t-shirt or shorts off to swim. The daughter said, “Mom that’s not a swimsuit, you have to wear a suit to get in the pool.” The mom replied, “Honey, I’m to fat to wear a swimsuit.” I could tell the daughter was taken back with her mother's response.  I was devastated as I watched the confused young daughter look down at her own body.

I know the Mom didn’t mean any harm with her statement, however, what message did she send to her daughter?  That you have to be skinny to wear a swimsuit?

I know we as mothers want our daughters to grow up feeling empowered and confident, but how can they when their mothers aren’t? Don’t get me wrong, I have insecurities about my body, however, I want Ellie to have a positive body image. I believe it all starts with being an example. I never want her to look in the mirror and think she can’t swim because she isn’t “skinny.”

I’m not saying we all have to wear bikinis, however, as a society we need to be less judgemental of ourselves and others. Everyone deserves to wear a swimsuit and play in the pool with their kids, regardless of their body type.

Life is too short not to jump in!

Xoxo,

Briana Marie Smith

Direct Links Below:

Follow @strangebikinis on Instagram for deals and more!

Swim Top: Tango Wrap Top

Swim Bottom: Hannah Bottom (Since all swimsuits are custom made, you can request bottom to be less cheeky (more coverage)

Ellie’s Swimsuit: Old Navy

Healthy Living. It's a lifestyle.

Hello! Sending good vibes out to you all this morning.

Today’s blog post is monumental. It is my FIRST fitness post. I am nervous because I am not claiming to be a trainer or a dietitian, however, healthy living has always been a focus for me. “Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle.”

Healthy living is all about loving yourself enough to treat it right.

I’ve never been extremely toned, strong or fast, however, I try to improve each day. Finding time to workout is hard, especially as a mom. I’ve realized it has to be a top priority. I can’t find time, I have to make time. I try and workout 3-4 times a week. This relieves my anxiety and stress. It gives me the mental clarity I need to conquer the week.

Healthy living is even more important to me now, having Ellie. I want to be a leading example to her. I want Ellie to grow up with a healthy habits.

Kody, Ellie and I try to eat healthy. Well, Ellie and I do;) I I am not strict dieter, however, I enjoy healthy, clean foods. I try to incorporate healthy carbs, fats and proteins to our families everyday meals.

Please comment below with tips and ideas with how you incorporate healthy living into to your home.

For me, I always have a better workout when I have on a cute workout outfit. Cliche I know, but when you feel good, you do good;) Am I right? Zyia Active is a brand new active apparel line.  I am obsessed! It launched this month, and I am already a huge fan. These Navy Camo Mesh Leggings passed my “Legging Inspection.” My legging inspection includes: Fit (I hate it when they fall down), Comfort, Material (make sure they are not see through and absorbent), and Cuteness.

Legging Inspection Results

Fit: 9

Comfort: 10

Material: 10

Cuteness: 10

The White Sporty Tank is an all time favorite. I love it because the design and fit. The top has a built in sports bra which is amazing! I was surprised with how supportive it is. To find this look and more head over to Zyia Active. (Direct links to my outfit are below).

I hope you all have an amazing week.

Xoxo,

Briana Marie Smith

Direct Links to Outfit Details:

Navy Camo Mesh Leggings

White Sporty Tank

Moji Life

Hello! How was everyone’s Valentine's Day? I hope you all got spoiled with love.

Today’s post is all about my new favorite home fragrance product, AirMoji. AirMoji is a new home fragrance device that is waxless, flameless, cordless and 100% safe for kids! It uses a bluetooth device so you can turn it on and off by the touch of your phone! It’s basically the “smart” candle;)

With Ellie, I am nervous to burn candles in my home. She is so wild and into everything, I didn’t want to risk her getting burned or even starting a house fire. I love this product because it is waxless, cordless and flameless. Now, I can have a yummy smelling house without worrying about Ellie.

When I first turned my AirMoji on, I was shocked at how fast I could smell the scent. Literally, it only took a few seconds for my entire kitchen to smell wonderful!

I really like the sleek design of AirMoji as well. It is modern and blends in with my home decor.

The fragrance I am currently using is Serendipity. I asked for fragrance recommendations on my Instagram Story, 9 out of 10 comments said to use Serendipity. I took the advice and was blown away with the fragrance. It smells amazing! I’m now addicted and want to try them all!

If you are looking for a MojiLife distributor contact Ashly Kulland. She has great advice and tips with how to get started with MojiLife products. Follow her on Instagram @mojilifewithashlykulland and MojiLife With Ashly Kulland | Facebook for great deals and more!

Direct Links to Product:

AirMoji (pictured above): https://www.mojiproducts.com/ashlykulland/products

SerendipityFragrance:https://www.mojiproducts.com/ashlykulland/products/fragrances/serendipity

Hiking Adventures.. Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the month of February. Can you believe it is already Valentine's Day? This month is literally flying by.

This weekend Kody, Ellie, my mother in law and I hiked Hidden Canyon at Zion National Park. It was BEAUTIFUL! The trail was all concrete which made it nice for Ellie. Ellie wanted to be a big girl and hike the trail with mom, dad, and grandma. To my surprise, she did quite well. The hike was semi steep but not strenuous. It took us an hour in a half round trip. Hidden Canyon was the perfect hike for our family.

February is mine and Kody's favorite month to hike Zion. It is beautiful because there is snow on the red rock and waterfalls everywhere you look. It is also the perfect temperature. In some areas I could wear a tank top, but as we gained elevation I needed a jacket.

Kody, Ellie and I love Zion National Park. It is only 30 minutes from our house, so we try and take full advantage of the beautiful park.

I wore my favorite leggings to Zion. Aren't they adorable?! I seriously love them! I wear these around the house, to crossfit and hiking. Basically, I have a hard time taking them off. They are extremely comfortable and I am obsessed with the color. This workout top is also a favorite. I wore the top to crossfit on Friday and received so many compliments.

Use code BRIANA at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase! Direct links below.

Happy Shopping Babes!

Outfit Details:

Kiava: Warm Up Top

Kiava: Maroon Cut Out Legging

Kiava Instagram: @Kiavaclothing keep up with their latest trends!