What makes a Hot Mamma? Positive energy, inner beauty (and let’s face it- when someone has inner beauty, they also have outer beauty), someone who balances life well, and no matter what life throws at them- they see the glass half full. Our Hot Mamma’s are working moms who “have it all”- family, career and happiness. And in true OCMAMMA style- our Hot Mamma’s are also…HOT.
Our hope is that you pat our Hot Mamma’s on the back for being able to juggle it all (with a smile on their face), and when possible- support their businesses. In every HM Spotlight you will be introduced to our HM of the Month, their kiddo and their business. If you choose to contact the HM (and we hope you do), please don’t forget to tell ‘em where you heard about their hot-ness.
Name: Ashley Lindstrom
Children’s Names and Ages: Addison, 2 years 9 months & Beckitt, 5 months
Job Title: First Grade Teacher
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How does your business help other moms and/or kids? Hmmmmm…gives parents a break! No really, that old saying “it takes a village”…I believe it’s true and I am proud to help raise upstanding citizens. Or at least teach them to read and/or tie their shoes!
How do you balance work and kids? Well, I love what I do and I really appreciate my time at work. BUT, when work ends, it ends, and I can more fully enjoy the time I spend with the girls. (Plus, I can get off at 2 and still have a lot of time with them! Oh yeah, did I mention SUMMER!)
What is your favorite activity with your kiddo? I’m torn. I love it all. My hubby is also a teacher, so we do most activities together. Our faves include walks to any local eatery, esp. the bagel place on the weekends, and then to the park for some fun family time. Otherwise, we swim and play outside A LOT! And art, art’s fun too! (P.S. I love taking everyone shopping…that way Dad watches the kids and I SHOP!)
What is one piece of advice that you could share with other mom’s? Just do it! Parenting is all about living in the moment!
What is your favorite online site for kids or moms? I like Starfall.com, kids as young as 2 enjoy hearing the stories and older ones learn to read!
What is one of your favorite books about parenting? The Happiest Toddler on the Block, Harvey Karp
What is your biggest guilty pleasure? DIET COKE…I think it should be its own food group! (I’d like to say massages, but I don’t like being away from the fam that long!)
If you won the lotto today, what would be the first thing you would spend money on? (assuming you have to buy yourself something.. I know, it is a stretch) Okay, I would probably not spend most of it. I’d put it in the bank and never worry about money again. Then we’d travel EVERYWHERE. My parents always talk about a Greek cruise, maybe I’d bring them along!
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