Sunday, August 30, 2015

Quote of the Week #7


I feel that now a days there is too much stress on woman to look a certain way. They should be a size 0 with perfectly sculpted abs. They should have beautiful flawless makeup which shows no imperfection at all. Their hair should be curled to perfection without a hair out of place.

I think that it is all a bunch of added stress put on woman and little girls. I also feel as if it doesn't allow them to be who they really are. It makes them be who the world wants us to be which is not fair to them.

I take a look at my daughters who love to play in the mud and chase our chickens which may or may not be a tad bit mean but hey we live only once and realize they are so amazing. They are the most beautiful when they have their hair out of place with grass stuck in it from them playing and exploring.

They are two totally different kids. Special K likes to pick up bugs and scare her siblings with them. She likes making messes and exploring the outdoors. Special K is shy and scared of new experiences. SJ likes to play with barbies and dress up. She loves to dance and sing. SJ will talk to anyone and tells wonderful stories about fairies.

They are beautiful in their own ways.

They are beautiful in their flaws.

They are beautiful for who they are.

They are beautiful for the things they will do.

They are beautiful when they smile.

They are beautiful when they laugh.

They are beautiful for being kids.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    What a lovely post about your girls and one of my fave quotes: Be your own kind of beautiful. We are all beautiful our own unique way.
    #candidcuddles
    Sammy x

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    1. KristenAugust 30, 2015 at 3:08 PM

      Exactly! There is only one of us in this world and we are all beautiful. Thanks for stopping by!
      Kristen

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  2. UnknownAugust 30, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    I totally agree. There's a part in my blog where I write about trying g to become a yummy mummy. I liked the idea of loosing a stone and having perfect hair and nails until I realised that nobody got time for that lol and that I'm perfectly fine just as I am :-)

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    1. KristenAugust 30, 2015 at 3:09 PM

      I struggle a lot of time for wanting to have my old athletic body back but like you said nobody has time for that especially with kids around! Lol Kristen

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  3. MichelleAugust 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I totally agree with you. As someone who struggled with self image and body image most of my life, I'm finally in a place where I accept who I am inside and out. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from #candidcuddles

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    1. KristenAugust 30, 2015 at 3:10 PM

      I am so happy that you have found a way to accept yourself! I still struggle everyday with that in one form or another.
      Kristen

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  4. Spectrum MumAugust 30, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Fantastic quote & I totally agree. Many people appear to be living an artificial life aspiring to be like the latest celebrity etc when building character is so much more important.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    So true! Imagine all the time wasted on curling hair and putting on makeup. I can think of a million better things to do, and I hope that my daughter never gets caught up in an obsession with self image. You're exactly right- little girls are most beautiful when they're in their element! Thank you for linking up with #candidcuddles, Kristen!

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    1. KristenAugust 30, 2015 at 5:50 PM

      Lol it is a lot of time wasted but I do love doing it. I am weird like that! I just don't do it very often.
      Kristen

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  6. Lisa@IntoTheGladeAugust 31, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    I love this quote and as a mum of two girls, I couldn't agree with you more. Neither of my two love shoes or bags like me but that's ok and I have never tried to influence them, they are who they are. But I cringe when I see them reading magazines and the messages they give out. A great quote x x x Lisa@IntoTheGlade

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    1. KristenSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Magazines are the worst aren't they!!! I don't even read them around the kids but they always seem to find one. Thanks for stopping by!
      Kristen

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  7. Random MusingsAugust 31, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Perfect quote. If we could stop thinking about the media's flawed ideas of beauty, we would see that being ourselves is enough! #candidcuddles
    Debbie

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    1. KristenSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      Exactly Debbie! I struggle with it a lot but looking through my kids eyes I realize me being me is enough for them so it has to be enough for myself.
      Kristen

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  8. Mara (Get Out Mama)September 1, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Such a great post! And this is TOTALLY me to a "T"! I live by this mantra, especially with my kids. They are who they are and that is plenty <3

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    1. KristenSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      That is so beautiful Mara!!!! I might have to add that to my list of quotes! Thanks for sharing that mantra girl!
      Kristen

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  9. Cuddle FairySeptember 4, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    I completely agree. Everyone is beautiful in their own way - especially children! I wish there wasn't the pressure to look or dress certain ways. Great quote & graphic too Thanks so much for linking up with #candidcuddles x

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