Pregnacy and Parenting : Saying 'yes' to things that benefit you, health boosting fall activities

Aloha,

Happy Sunday! I am sending out this weeks newsletter from gorgeous Kauai, HI while on a press trip and in search of a little adventure. I am visiting two amazing hotels, Koloa Landing Resort and The Sheraton.

I have always had a bit of an adventurous spirit. When the opportunity to do a 10k trail run to support the children in Kauai through health and wellness platforms presented itself, I was very excited. The trail run was yesterday and it was one of the hardest (and dirtiest) physical feats I have ever pushed myself through. There were young children from across the Island running (some barefoot) and pushing themselves through while still having a blast. While watching them (and helping a few along the way) I just kept thinking about the examples we should set for our children.

It is so good for Moms to SAY YES to things that set great examples for our children and things that make us better parents. Say yes to the half marathon so that you can teach them dedication, perseverance and the importance of taking care or your body. Say yes to an adults only adventure away from them so that they can learn that it is important for adults to take care of their own needs as well as their children's. Say yes to choosing a little extra time for yourself so that you can parent with more patience.

There are plenty of times where our role as parents makes it so that we can't say yes. However, there are plenty of times when we can and we don't. We are important and our roles depend on our happiness and our well-being. This week, consider saying yes to something you wouldn't.

-JESSICA

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IT IS AMAZING FOR YOUR BODY FOR YOU TO BE OUTSIDE! Remind yourself of this daily. Even though the weather in most of the country is confused, fall is right around the corner. The leaves will soon be changing and the air temperature will be dropping. It is a great time of year to get outdoors and enjoy time with your family. Check out some of our recommendations for outdoor activities.

In the spirit of doing things for yourself, consider picking up a book and finishing it cover to cover this month. Personally, I tend to start a lot of books but make so many excuses about being busy and never finish them. How about we change that this month?

Anybody else out there hate painting but love the way changing your walls looks? Timberchic has amazing peel and stick options that can update your space with more of a pop than a new coat of paint-no dirty paintbrushes required!

We don't mean to make you crazy about all things natural and organic. However, think about just how many hours you will spend in this lifetime laying on your mattress. It is important to educate yourself on everything that is actually lurking inside them.

It is a great experience to watch your parents become grandparents. Our parents can frustrate us sometimes, even in our adult years. However, there are definitely some profound lessons that can be learned from watching the way they interact with our kids.

What did you miss this week on Social Media? Oh, just some more gorgeous photos and hilarious memes.... Following us on Instagram? If not, what are you waiting for?