Links and Likes 5.7.16

Good morning friends!! This weekend is all about these two beautiful girls as my sister celebrates her 30th (!!) birthday tomorrow and, of course, it’s Mother’s Day. #sorryyouhavetosharekat They are, truly, two of the most fun, generous, stylish, and hilarious women I know. They keep me cool(ish) and laughing all the time. I’m looking forward to a great dinner out with them tonight and a super fun mother-daughter weekend next week as the party continues! What are you up to this weekend?

Anyway, today’s links are mostly Mother’s Day themed, but I think there is something for everyone.  There’s also a HUGE list of “likes” below, so if motherhood isn’t your thing, just scroll right on down…

Links:

“For the Mom Who Doesn’t Feel Good Enough” by Jennie Allen

“Off Brand” by Sarah Bessey – My circumstances in mothering have been a little different from hers, but I could relate SO much to being a totally different mom than the one I thought I’d be. This was refreshing and encouraging.

“Finding the Hidden Ones On Mother’s Day” – a great reminder to be sensitive about the fact that Mother’s Day isn’t happy for everyone and to remember the mommas among us that haven’t yet been given a baby…

“Motherhood to Me” from Kate Kelty at The Grace to Grieve – for mom’s that have lost

“Off the Beam” – on balance and becoming the “older mother”

Likes:

Odette Scalloped Sandals from Sole Society – great every day sandals with a little extra sophistication

Flamingo from Honey Bee Tees – I am seriously debating buying this for Nora to wear in, like, two years. I love it that much. (This one too.)

BIG kids sale at Old Navy this week! I ordered Sam jorts. #neversaynever

If only Nora needed a new bathing suit… I’m dying over this one from Gap.

This new book looks so cool.

I love this necklace – it’s simple and delicate, but still makes a statement.

Totally crushing on this sweatshirt for cool summer nights.

Not one but TWO bloggers I follow mentioned this laptop cover this week. I’m undecided about it, but I trust their style. What do you think?

Who doesn’t want a Golden Girls’ coloring page though?

I’m obsessed with the birthday countdown calendar Amanda made.  Sam asks me at least once every day how many days there are until his birthday – 66, for the record – so he, obviously, needs one of these. (I’m looking at you, Amanda!!)

And finally… Have you heard of Schoola? I had a phone call with one of their marketers this week, and I’m so excited about what they’re doing. Basically, it’s an online consignment shop for gently used name-brand clothing, BUT the really cool part is that 40% of every sale goes directly towards funding specific school needs. When you make a purchase – usually at a 60 or 70% discount – you can see right beside it what school you are supporting. Very cool!

They function as a forum for school fundraisers, so if you are looking for a way to raise money for your school, this might be your ticket. Just get in touch with them to order bags, then host a clothing/accessory drive, and let them do the work posting and selling your items online. You can provide your community with the link to shop (or just let randoms – like me – do the buying) and your school will get 40% of the profits from everything you sell. Cool, right?

*They are offering 30% and FREE SHIPPING through Sunday, so go shop – and feel good about it! 😉

That’s all folks! Have a great Saturday and a very happy Mother’s Day if you’re celebrating tomorrow!

E

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