SPOTLIGHT:

Tina Cartwright
Summertime Mama

Rebranding Motherhood

Last year while beginning conference planning for my organization Rebranding Birth- a dear friend said- “Hey do you know Tina Cartwright? She has an organization called Rebranding Motherhood!” We were introduced, we hit it off (do they get cooler than Tina?!) and not long after we knew we wanted to team up to bring the importance of sharing our birth stories-as a means to help both rebrand motherhood and rebrand birth for women all over the world.
This year we kicked off with a BANG with our first virtual birth stories collaboration event - and there are already more in the works for next year so make sure to get on the list so you can join us for one of those power sessions!
***For now, see below for Tina’s most excellent summer tips and a few of her “go to” products- which I’m about to go out and get!!***

Tina’s Tips

A swimsuit that fits!

Invest in a swimsuit that fits your body where it is today! With NO pressure, shame, or guilt to have ANY other body than the gorgeous one supporting you through motherhood! I love a high-waisted 2 piece and one piece with LOW back cut-outs for a shape that feels comfortable and is functional for running around after toddlers!

Journal those summer memories

Journal Practice - the way I like to do it during the summer is to get a small little journal that I complete for EACH month of the summer! I like one with blank pages so I can draw, doodle, or whatever is inspiring to me that day! Than at the end of summer you have this amazing summary of the summer vibes you created! It's a great little rainy day present for once we hit the dark days of winter!

Outdoor active meditation

Create an outdoor practice that you can come back to daily during the summer! For me, that is gardening, we do a big garden installation in our backyard and it requires me to water, care, and tend daily which is great because it requires me to get outside everyday!

A bag that works!

Bogg Beach bag - I got one these from my MIL for my birthday this year and its THE Best bag for the beach! Its washable, has holes in the bottom so sand comes out and has TONS of space and is extremely functional! I can toss in ALLL the beach stuff I need for the kiddos + my iced coffee and stuff for mom! Plus LOTS of towels!!

Mama bug hack!

Mosquito repellant bracelets for the kiddos! --> But my hack is I put my girls hair in TOP - KNOT then put the mosquito repellant bracelet around the TOP KNOT - it's incredible because it keeps all those AWFUL bug bites away from their scalp, ears, and neck!!