The Raw Brunette

The best thing about taking a bath as a mom is... nothing. My children within 5 minutes of me settling into one all need help with everything! Can’t a mom just take a bath in peace? 🛀🏼

If I keep drinking, maybe I will stop snacking. Maybe 😉

Something as simple as a new dainty ring can make a big difference in your day! I love this crescent moon ring from @sincerelysilverco and if you use the code SINCERELY15 you can take 15% off your order! They have the cutest jewelry so check them out!

Sometimes, even in quarantine, you need to put on a fancy dress and do full hair and makeup just to go to the grocery store. Why? Cuz if that’s what helps get you through today then it’s OK! Glam it up for Walmart people!

Quarantine had led to trying to do anything possible to pass the time. This has included recreating classic art which I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many others do! I had a great time recreating this Joan of Arc piece

I actually got dressed the other day. Like full makeup and everything! It felt awesome, especially with this adorable little ring from @sincerelysilverco on ma finger! But you bet I was in my sweats in a hot second soon after taking these pics 😂

It’s a scary time right now, but we cannot lose our light. Try and focus on the things that bring you that light. Some of mine are: • Nature, we can still go outside and enjoy it! Just be safe • Books- even if we cannot physically travel books are the perfect escape • Exercise- my sister @aly_wednesday have a daily sweat sesh and it helps my anxiety SO much. There are tons of workouts online available ( @natacha.oceane is a fav!) and we sometimes workout outside if it’s nice enough •Family- my kids and I have had so much time together. It’s been good and bad for all of us at times, and Mommy may or may not have lost her 💩 more than I’d like to admit! I also know all relationships are being put to the ultimate test right now, but so far the hubby and I have only fought like 5 times 😂• Zoom- I know you’ve all been using it! How amazing that an entire family can talk to each other at the same time! We have had multiple Zoom calls to check in and send love • Netflix- ah yes, who hasn’t been bingeing their fav shows at night time am I right?! • • Try to focus on positive things in your life instead of the negative and it will make a difference. Also reach out to someone if you need to- and on the flip side make sure you are checking on your loved ones you know are struggling! Stay safe friends ❤️

It may be a quarantine birthday this year, but at least we are together! Happy birthday sis 😘

Question: how many baths is too many during quarantine? Asking for a friend 🛁 • • • 📷: @flashmewednesday • • **No I’m not naked! Get ya minds outta the gutter y’all 😜**

During these troubling times we need cute doggos to brighten our day! Cue Riley and his Bark Potty. I got one of these a few weeks ago with our move into our new house in mind. I knew that he would be anxious and possibly have accidents in the new place he wasn’t used to, and the bark potty came to the rescue! It has been perfect for him and he took to it immediately when he was too anxious to go outside. The Bark Potty is cleaner and easier to use with potty training puppies, and it’s also perfect for apartment life with pups! Use my code Brunette10 for 10% off your first Bark Potty order! • • • #barkpotty #pupsofinstagram #doggo #cutedoggo

Both of these very different photos were incredibly hard for me to post. Both for different frustrating reasons! • The first, from about a month ago, would be showing a very private, real side of me that I’m hesitant to reveal. These stretch marks and stretched skin are who I am now, because I am a mom. I should be proud of it, and AM proud of it, but the world has made me feel less sexy because of it. So, I was fearful that I wouldn’t feel sexy if I posted it. • The second, from a trip to Portugal three years ago. I felt very sexy on those rocks, and loved how this photo turned out. But when I was ready to post it, I hesitated. Was it TOO sexy? There’s not much skin showing, but I honestly wrestled with myself for a good while before I felt brave enough to post it. • The point ladies? Is that this world and the people in it should have ZERO say on the way we look or feel about ourselves! I shouldn’t feel less sexy about myself because of my body, just because the world tells me I should. I shouldn’t worry that people will think I’m TOO sexy for taking a photo in a magical place where I felt good about myself. We as women are bombarded from day one on how the world THINKS we should act, look, do, say, and feel. But this is the time when we stop all of that! You are free to feel beautiful in your own body and love you for YOU.

Today this guy and I will embark on our 24th move as a married couple in 14 years. Yes you read that right! No, we are not a military family! We have continued to follow what we believe to be right for us and our 3 littles, and we know that here in Nashville is where we want to be. Today we move into an amazing home with the help of some amazing people we have grown to love like family in our short time here so far. It’s a super stressful time to be moving with Covid-19 looking over us, but, it’s something we planned well before any quarantines and we are taking all the precautions we can (sanitizer will be handy at all times!) It’s been a crazy journey so far in our 14 years of marriage, but there is no one else I would rather be beside. Our journey is far from over too, so let’s go home!! • • • • Vendors for this shoot: Venue: @thewhitedovebarn Host: @ashleyblairphoto Dress & Hairpiece: @whiteroombridals Tux: @giorgiomenswarehouse Florals: @sheilahinesfloraldesign HMUA: @chelseamariestyles

Hi 2020, I just have a quick question: Are we being punk’d?!

We as women gotta keep shaking it up! And I don’t mean our bodies- I mean the world! I am loving how so many women are embracing their imperfect (BEAUTIFUL) bodies and throwing the ancient standards of beauty out the window. We are breaking down the walls that have held so many of us back from happiness and enjoying what we deserve to. Let’s see more you and less of what you think you need to be. You are beautiful as you are and for what makes you YOU. So keep making an impact even if you feel like it’s small, because we are being seen and heard around the world

How I feel after my Sunday nap 😴