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Yes, it’s true. I’ve been down for the count the past two weeks. And when you’re a known procrastinator like myself that’s never good – especially around the holidays. Not sure if it was the medication that zapped my brain cells or just a bout of motherhood insanity? Regardless, what I did earlier today was absolutely N-U-T-S!!
I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve thought “Hey, I really need to send an email to so and so and thank them for their time and help…” And then I realize a month or two later that I never said thanks! Soooo, right now at this very second I’m gonna take the time to thank all the wonderful people who have helped me launch my Mom Video blog. Some of these people I’ve known for quite some time but most I just sent an email outa the blue and crossed my fingers that they replied. Really, without the help of these folks listening, guiding and helping – who knows where I’d be?? So, here’s my list of “thank-you’s” in no particular order:
I know my close friends and family are going to find it hard to believe but it’s official, I’ve been “Kashi-fied!” No, really I have. And it didn’t take long. Earlier this week, I took part in Kashi’s All-Natural Adventure for Mommy Bloggers in La Jolla. Talk about Uh-May-Zing! The folks from Kashi know how to do things up right. Our first morning started bright and early with sun salutations on the La Jolla Shores. There we were, six Mommy Bloggers getting our stretch on and not a screaming child in sight! I’ve never experienced anything so beautiful and peaceful.
Our morning yoga on the beach was followed up with a yummy, crunchy Kashi breakfast. My personal favorite, some plain yogurt with a mix of Apple Orchard Granola and Go Lean Crunch sprinkled on top. Dee-Lish! While we fueled up on Kashi goodness, David de Souza (Kashi GM) took a few minutes to thank and welcome us. He was followed up by Karen Moyer and Keegan Sheridan, two Kashi gals who taught us about the history of the company (for example, did you know Kashi was started by husband & wife/former bodybuilders, Phil & Gayle Tauber) and what it means for Kashi to make healthy, natural foods. Talk about an awakening. The company uses the following Nutrition Philosophy as a guide to creating new products.
Needless to say we learned quite a bit about Kashi, including some new product releases and ones they’re working on. But I’ll save those for another post so stay tuned!
So what is "LizzieBtv" and why should you care? Well, I'm LizzieB - a former tv news anchor and reporter who spent 15-plus years working days, nights, early mornings, holidays and weekends to bring viewers the news of the day.
For a good long time, I thrived on reporting breaking news and anchoring from the set. The daily dose of heart pumping adrenaline was addictive. But several years ago I took a fabulous life detour. I got married, had a baby, quit my tv news job and ended up with a nasty dose of postpartum depression. (It's real Tom, just ask Brooke!)
In the blink of an eye, I went from a career woman dressed in snazzy suits with very big hair and camera ready makeup to a crazy lady who was constantly harried, unprepared and disheveled. I won't lie, I was a new mom and I was a mess.
Fortunately, my love for reporting kicked in and I delved into researching all things mom-related.
Look, I'm no expert. I'm a real mom, wife, friend and daughter trying to balance it all. I don't know everything and never will, but I have learned a few parenting tips and tricks along the way and I want to share them with you. And hopefully you can enlighten me with your motherhood triumphs and challenges as well.
Whether you stay for two minutes or two hours - thanks for dropping by LizzieBtv... the place where you'll always find "views of a real mom" not a super mom. Welcome to the journey!
