CO Featured Mom: Meet Yadira

Motherhood is a journey as unique as you are, so it can often feel like you're doing it alone. Here at Colored Organics, we love to unite you together, even if it's only virtually, to share some wisdom and camaraderie on the rollercoaster journey of parenting. We are so excited to share some motherhood insights from Washington-based mama, Yadira!

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF!

WHAT'S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A PARENT?

For me, the most rewarding part of being a parent is watching my kids grow and learn everyday life skills. It’s such a bittersweet moment when I witness them accomplishing a new skill. I also love when they randomly come up to me and say, “I love you” and give me a hug.

WHAT IS THE MOST SURPRISING THING ABOUT PARENTHOOD?

The most surprising thing about parenthood is how much it changes you as a person. When I wasn’t a mom, I always loved shopping for myself. Now as a parent, I prefer to shop for my kids. It’s funny because when I’m shopping for myself, I’ll sit there and think to myself, do I really need it, but if it’s for the kiddos, I automatically get it.

WHAT DOES SELF-CARE LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

Self-care has been something that I recently just started doing. Keep in mind I have two kids, and I just recently started implementing self-care into my routine. It took me a couple of years to realize that, as mothers, we need to make time for ourselves. Some of the things I recently started doing were my skincare routine every morning and night and getting ready more often. I feel like when I do these things it boosts my confidence.

WHAT CHORE WOULD YOU FOREVER OUTSOURCE?

A chore that I would forever outsource would be laundry. It’s such a tedious chore and it takes me forever to get done. I’m very grateful that my husband doesn’t mind doing laundry, so there are days that he does the laundry.

Melanie is wearing the Stella Swing Dressin Vida Floral!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF COLORED ORGANICS?

My favorite thing about Colored Organics is that their clothing pieces are made with organic cotton, which makes them super soft and comfortable when being worn. Let’s not forget about the beautiful neutral colors and prints. They always come out with the most perfect collections. Not only that, but we truly love their mission. Every purchase helps a child in need, which is amazing!!!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN EXPECTING MAMA?

If I had one piece of advice to share with new mamas, it would be “make time for yourself!” For the longest time I struggled with this. As new moms, all of our focus goes to our babies, which is not bad at all, but we can’t forget about ourselves. Our children need us at our best, so why not make that time to recharge so we can be our best for our children. It can be simple things like journaling, reading a book, skincare days, getting ready, or going out for a walk. I encourage you to do it. You will see a difference!

To see more of Yadira's motherhood journey, follow her onInstagram!