Post originally written by mother of 2 adorable tiny humans, Christina Peng of @onbeingmommy

It's Women's History Month.

It's awe-inspiring to think of all the incredible achievements made by so many women today and throughout history, whether as suffragists in earlier times, activists, scientists, educators, and business leaders, to name some of the roles played by many that we most commonly hear about and recognize.

It's absolutely amazing. But for those in the trenches of motherhood, it can sometimes feel discouraging or even depressing. The endless effort. The backbreaking work. The never-ending worry. The constant pouring out. We give so much of ourselves every minute of every day - yet it sometimes feels like we have little to show for it when the day is over.

There is no achievement award to celebrate that amazing parenting breakthrough you might have come up with. There is no year-end bonus to honor how you went above and beyond. There is no title or promotion to recognize the experience and skill that went into keeping it all together.

Yet we do it. We do it because that's what we do. We're moms. We are wired that way. We're more exhausted than we thought possible, but somehow we still love it. Because as hard as it may be, it's easy for us to pour it all out, when there, right before us, in the form of these beautiful miraculous little beings, lie our very hearts.

And though we may not feel it nor the world realize it, a mama's work is truly the some of the most significant work there is. For we are shaping the worlds of our little world changers, molding the minds of miracle workers, and building the character of the next generation of leaders. We are growing them, raising them, teaching them. And most important of all, we are Loving them, instilling identity, agency, and purpose into the ones who mean the most to us.

That's significant. In fact, it's the most meaningful work anyone could do. And the impact is far-reaching, beyond what we imagine, because every child affects those around them. Every child has influence. Every child makes a difference. And every child grows up to become an adult who changes and impacts the world in some form or another.

So today, I want to recognize all the mamas out there and remind us all that our work matters. There may be no page in a history book, no monument, no fancy interviews, or media features. In fact, more often than not, there's hardly much recognition at all.

But behind every history maker is a mama who made it all possible. A mama who labored, who birthed, who cared, who gave, who sacrificed, who made ends meet to make it all happen. The world truly runs on the love and labor of moms.

And for that, I celebrate every mama this month. Because every mama is making history, whether she knows it or not.

 (Pictured above: Christina P. in our 'Mother' tee)

Written by: Jeana Hughes

I used to set an alarm on my phone to get up in the morning. Now, my alarm clock is the sweetest little girl and “Oh mama” does that little girl keep me up. There is that age old saying that every expectant mother hears while pregnant: ‘Enjoy your sleep now because once the baby comes you will not get any.’ I am here to tell you – THEY ARE NOT LYING! Go to sleep while you can because when the little one comes, goodbye sleep- hello exhaustion. I know a few mamas that have been blessed with great sleeping babies, and man, do I envy them!  For me on the other hand, sleep is a thing of the past. I am now the mom that is so tired she puts her shirt on backwards and needs her morning coffee to feel she can tackle the day.

When Marleigh was first born, she had jaundice which made her super sleepy. You would think I was lucky right? Wrong. I had to feed her consistently every two hours to help with the jaundice. You would also think during the day I would sleep when she did? Wrong again. I would stay awake staring at her because I was so infatuated with my new baby, and truth be told I had to be awake to get all my errands and daily tasks completed. I would organize the house, stare at Marleigh, wake her up to feed and think next time I will nap, but then I wouldn’t. When night time came, I was bone-tired. My body was ready for sleep but I still had to set my timer and feed her every two hours.

I am not sure if I can accurately explain the sleep deprivation I experienced. There were moments I would feed Marleigh and drift off to sleep holding her. I would set her back in the crib once I realized she was no longer eating and had fallen back to sleep. I would go back to bed, set my alarm for another two hours and drift asleep. I was so exhausted that I would quickly fall into a dream state and dream that I was still feeding Marleigh. When my alarm would go off two hours later, I would wake up in a panic because she was not on me. I would look next to me on the bed and I couldn’t find her. I would literally be freaking out and then look in her crib and see her laying there, sleeping peacefully. This literally happened to me constantly for the first few weeks until I could finally start letting her sleep through the night.

As time went on, and I no longer was on the every two hours schedule, I started to get more sleep (Hallelujah!) but was it good, quality sleep? We would put Marleigh to bed around 9pm and she would sleep until about 2am. Five solid hours of sleep! I would feed her and put her back to bed until about 6:30! Another solid 4.5 hours of sleep! Sounds great, right?! Yet, I was still not getting more sleep, even when she was sleeping longer. I could not sleep through those hours because as a mom, especially first-time moms, we are consistently waking up and checking the monitor to make sure the baby is alright! Even though she was sleeping, I was not fully sleeping. I now consider myself a light sleeper because every noise has me up in two seconds.

Now, Marleigh is doing pretty well with her night time sleeping! Our fun issue is napping! Once you get one sleep pattern accomplished and settled, the next sleeping problem arises. I swear the four-month sleep regression is no joke! Except our regression is happening during the day, she will just not sleep during the day. I honestly breed a non-sleeper because she refuses to go down for a nap unless I feed her and hold her the whole time. Once she is asleep, I am scared to move a muscle or she will wake up! If I try to put her in the crib, she immediately wakes up and cries. You know those videos of the parents getting in the crib and sleeping with them, yeah that just might be the next thing I try.

The sleep issues are all a phase and will get better once Marleigh gets older… well I am keeping my fingers crossed at least. I have researched so many sleep training tips, scheduling ideas, routines for night time, nap tricks, etc. I have done the research and I still have my issues. Ask me how sleep training is going? It’s not. I am just a first-time mom trying to figure out how to get my sleep back! Honestly, as a mom - do we ever really get our sleep back like we used to? Maybe when she turns 18 and heads to college, I will find my sleep again. Maybe.

I finally understand the extent of sleep deprivation. I swear my pregnancy midnight wake ups were just preparing me for the rest of my life. I am that mom that gives up in the middle of the night and sneaks her baby into bed just to feed her and catch a few more minutes of sleep. I wake up in the morning and miss the refreshed feeling. I am the mom praying that my child will sleep for a few more minutes because mommy is not ready to get up yet. I live for the days my husband will take her in the morning and let me continue to sleep. I find myself chuckling to myself when I think about how the days, I said I need my eight hours of undisturbed sleep. I mean in all honesty would be grouchy without a full night's sleep, and yet here I am running on 2 hours of fulfilling sleep, a coffee, but a whole lot of love. As much as I miss my sleep, I love my late-night cuddles with my little one. Even if I did breed a non-sleeper, that just means I get more hugs and quiet time with my daughter!

Now, I am off to go catch a few more minutes of sleep before my little one wakes up again!

xoxo,

Jeana Hughes

It's no secret that we love Once Upon A Farm and all they stand for...healthy, affordable, and easy on-the-go eating for your littles.  

As a mom of three busy babes, it can so hard to balance healthy eating and snacking on-the-go, so I'm thankful for these powerful superfood pouches.  

Their storybook smoothies are perfect for keeping my three tiny humans well-balanced while out and about.  Cold-pressed, dairy-free, no added sugar and with 3 grams of both protein and fiber, they fill the void other snacks leave. 

I keep these in our office mini fridge and pop them in my bag right before I head to the carline pickup. They also are an awesome fit for the afternoon activities to make sure everyone has a healthy afterschool snack before their busy kid hustle continues.  From Girl Scouts to baseball practice, Once Upon A Farm has this busy mama covered with a healthy choice I can stand behind!

 To read more about Once Upon a Farm, click here.

Do you struggle with remembering appointments? Are you showing up late constantly? Did forget to call your brother to congratulate him on his promotion at work? If this sounds like you, it's time to get organized! You're in luck, we have the secret for how you can do just that.

We found a company called Boldly + Co. which was created by two very busy working mamas. Their planners are the cutest and most functional you can buy. Their focus is to regain control of your life, so you can actually have time to rest and enjoy every moment. What a strange concept, huh??

Even if you're not naturally a planner-type person, this process will help you tremendously! The way it works is to set aside a short amount of time at the beginning of the week (about 30 minutes) to write out everything on your mind and on your "to do" list. This section is called the "Brain Dump". You literally just list out everything.

Once that's done, you sort each task by priority level using the checkboxes to the right of your list. There's also a column to specify if a task needs to be done on a certain day.

Toward the bottom of the page, there is a section called "Quick Tasks". These are geared toward those random spare minutes you find during your day. Maybe your husband surprised you and cleaned the kitchen, so now you have time to call your mom and ask what her Mother's Day plans are! These sorts of tasks take 10 minutes or less. At the very bottom of this page is a section focused on balance. This is a great visual reminder to see if you are making an effort to improve these areas of your life every week. They include: mental health, physical health, spiritual health, etc.

 Another mindset this company emphasizes is to pay attention to your "zones". They categorize our energy levels throughout the day into a stoplight: green, yellow, and red.

Green zones (or times) are when you are most productive and have the most energy. It's best to focus on the tougher tasks on your list during this time. I am most productive and energetic first thing in the morning. So I try to get the hard work out of the way in the morning.

Yellow zones are when you are still productive, but you may be a little bit slower-moving or have more distractions. Try not to make huge decisions during this part of your day.

Red zones are when you are least productive and mentally aware. For me, this happens right around 9pm. I start getting super sleepy and possibly cranky...my husband can agree with that! ;) 

Again, having a visual representation of your energy levels is an amazing way to stay more in-tune with your body and respect it when you need rest.

Everyone has 24 hours in a day. So, this is your reminder that you only have as much time in the day as you make for yourself. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and plan out your week! 

(Pictured above: Sarah with our "Raise Good Humans" Made in the USA mug)

XO,

Julie

We recently asked our Mom Culture Community about mama friendships. How they make them, how they sustain them, and all the struggles that come with balancing friendships and motherhood.

I was sad to read multiple comments from mamas who said they struggled with making new friends, especially now that they were mothers. I'm the "forever friend"-- the friend to the friendless and I truly believe all you need in life is one 'true friend', this is a motto I teach my children. Not to say that a whole gaggle of supportive friends isn't the goal we all strive for, but having one true friend is golden, ladies! Becoming a Mother is the most beautiful thing, an experience like no other, but it can be very isolating and lonely without a support system aside from your partner and family. Finding a village is so important, but I also want mamas to have realistic expectations that your village might be 10...or it might be two or even one.

FINDING FRIENDS

I hear time and time again that it's hard to find new friends and I get asked for tips and tricks on how to find a village to join. I'm no expert; I'm not a friend matchmaker, ladies. What I can tell you is that when I became a mother, I had just moved to a new town where I didn't know a soul other than my sister and father-in-law, none of my friends had kids nor did they think about having kids and I was lost with the world's fussiest newborn you ever could meet. Man, was I a catch or what?! I mean wouldn't you want to be friends with me? The deer-in-headlights mother with the crying, high maintenance baby?

In all seriousness, here's what worked for me:

BOUTIQUES/RETAILERS

I ventured out in our new town and found a local baby boutique. The chances are that the lady selling the baby goods in town knows women with babies, and in my case, they even offered baby classes. Scope out retailers in your area some might provide support groups, mommy meetups or baby classes. This first venture landed me in my first mommy and me class where I met some fantastic women, and to this day I'm still friends with them. Can you believe our babies all turn 12 this summer? That one adventure truly saved me! I signed up for the free lactation support group, itsy bitsy yoga, and two music classes.

CLASSES

Classes are where it's at, mamas. Before you tell me it's "too expensive", hear me out, because we were far from the Rockefellers when we became parents, so I'm sensitive to budgets and can totally relate.

Most communities offer free story times at the library which was one of my favorite places to go because we were all in the same boat. Moms who were looking to get out and speak to fellow adults and entertain our babies or tots. This was another great way to meet mom friends we would strike up conversations about milestones, diaper bags just about anything and since the classes are weekly it's a great way to hint at a second mom date with a "Hey! I loved chatting today, will I see you here next week"?

Try a free class or month of classes were my jam too. Most mommy and me classes offer either a free intro class, two-weeks or some even a month. I tried all of them. There's no shame in this mama game. If it was free, I was there to test it out, and guess who was there too? My new friends from the first classes. We shared deals and tips, and everyone tried them together. I ended up signing up for a stroller fitness class after the intro month was over, and so did about four of my new mom friends. It was pricey, but my husband saw the benefits to my mental state and the happiness of our fussy baby, so we made it work. Guess what? Most of those fabulous ladies I strolled through the park with are still friends to this day. Some have moved, some I only connect online with, but we chat when we can and have watched each other's babies grow up from a distance.

PRESCHOOL

Another great place to connect with fellow like-minded mamas is at preschool. I put my babies all in preschool part-time at age two. It was the perfect mix of time for them to develop friendships and time for me to grab groceries. I signed up for preschool with a few moms from my original baby class group which was nice because I had a few friends to get me started. Your kids are a great introduction to a possible new mommy friend. They are the ice breaker if you take the plunge, the common thread you and this potential new mom have. So, say hello to each other. Some of my core mama villagers come from my preschool days because that's when shit gets real for a lot of us and most of us are moving on to baby number two or more. Take the time to get to know your preschool mamas. Your new best friend might be hiding behind those yoga pants and messy minivans.

BIG KID SCHOOL

This stage of motherhood is harder in my experience to make new mommy friends, but that doesn't mean it can't be a great place to connect and build new friendships so don't write it off. I was lucky and joined a local charter school with some friends from preschool, so I did have a few built-in mama friends when this phase started, which made it a lot easier. I've found some really incredible new mama friends from my childrens' school by merely striking up conversations at mixers, open house, and field trips. I'm a talker...like crazy talker. My husband would say in agreement, and my kids totally roll their eyes at how much I talk, but honestly, you have to put yourself out there, mama. I'm not the shy mom at all, and I'm certainly not everyone's cup of mama tea, but you'll never know until you try and put yourself out there. One of my dearest mama friends is the mother of a little girl who transferred to our school in the second grade. She and my daughter became fast friends and wanted to hang out together outside of school so I made the time in my legit busy schedule and I'm so glad I did. While in all honesty, our little girls became a little oil and water to each other and their friendship didn't last we became the best mom friends. We're the one each other can call and vent to about being irritated at their spouse, cry when they've received bad news, or just listen when they need to chat. I would have never found her if I hadn't said "yes" to that first play date.

BUSINESS/HOBBIES

Not every mama is a mompreneur or runs a business but we almost all have a hobby. I've made some of the most incredible friendships while running Mom Culture. Again, it's only because I put myself out there. It's hard, I know and I've gotten burned...like, a lot. But, I try and not give up that there are good people out in the world. My business started from a hobby and passion for sewing. Having friends with common interest opens up a world of opportunities for friend adventures, meet-ups, collaborations, conferences. The possibilities are limitless, and you already have a common thread, so you have things to share.

These were the places where I found my village. Along the way I've gained so many beautiful friendships, lost a few, and learned a lot about motherhood and myself. We're all busy and the older the kids get, the more active our schedules become so maintaining friendships is hard and it takes work. Some will only be your "online" friends that you cheer on from afar as you watch each other's families grow, so keep that in mind. Your village might not all be together and physically here for you, but they love you just the same.



The number one thing I can share and I hope you take away is 'put yourself out there mama.' You will not be everyone's cup of tea. But, mama, you've got a lot to offer a fellow mama friend. You just need to find the right one, and she's out there. A smile goes a long way. Remember that everything you're hearing in your head, even those negative voices, girl, we know those voices get us all if we're honest...that mama is probably feeling all the same feels. As humans, and as women, we need someone to connect with because we were not meant to do this gig solo. We are meant to be together learning and leaning on each other to raise our children and grow our village. In the end, remember no matter our differences, we do all honestly share the same goal: to do the best to mother and raise good humans. So that's an excellent foundation for any blossoming friendship to start on. Build from that!

Originally written by: Christina Peng

Christina is a working mama of two adorable kiddos. They live in sunny San Diego, CA. Sarah and I met Christina last year at an influencer event. We immediately hit it off! She is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. She works full-time at a large corporation and has recently started an incredible blog about the joys (and struggles) of motherhood. Click here to see her blog and click here to see her Instagram! 

Rather than trying to correct toddler regression, perhaps we should give them a safe space to regress. After all, if it's going by too fast for us, it may be going too fast for them too.

I am thinking about my first-born today. This photo was taken almost exactly two years ago, a month before my daughter was born. How different our lives were with just one! I could never have imagined how exponentially full and beautiful life could become when it was so incredible already, how much my heart could expand when my baby girl arrived.

Yes, there are many things my oldest got to enjoy that my littlest one will never have, like our full attention for the first 21 months of his life. He will always be the one to encounter new milestones first and have our attention in a unique way as we undergo those same experiences as parents for the first time. Most people we meet have said how first-borns have it well - they talk about the advantages that birth order affords, or the leadership potential of first-borns. Many feel sorry for younger siblings, that they don't get the same amount of undivided attention, new toys, or photos and videos to document their every move. There's so much mommy-guilt inflicted on us, whether from ourselves or others, for the way we are with our younger ones, that we can sometimes get caught up in trying to make it up to them in whatever little ways we can.

Yet, in the midst of that, I find myself sometimes forgetting that my older one is in many ways still a baby himself. He seems so enormous compared to her, especially when she was just born. He could already talk at that point and seemed so mature. Perhaps we viewed him as an "older" brother already. But as my daughter is nearing age two and we still see her and treat her as our little baby, it dawned on me that she's already older than my son was in this photo.

He seemed so huge compared to her when she was just born! But when I think about it, he was still essentially an infant himself.

I sometimes expect so much of him. I expect him to know how to wait patiently when I'm caring for the younger one, to sometimes be the bigger person and let his sister have a turn, to be more independent.

He's always been on the more articulate side for his age. The interesting thing about that is that he's able to articulate some of what's going on inside. While other children manifest their emotions through acting out (which he does as well), he is also able to provide a fascinating glimpse into his inner world both then and now, as he's been able to explicitly say to us, "I want to be a baby," or "Mommy, pretend I'm a baby that can't talk," or more recently, "I'm not grown up yet, mama."

It's intriguing to have him narrate his own regression and thoughts, and gives me insight to the questions he has on his mind, on where he stands in our lives. At the root of it, I think he wants to know if we still love him the same way we used to, if we love him as much as we love his sister.

He's still little. He's still learning. He's experienced so much transition already, all things he had absolutely no control over. We as mamas so often grieve that it goes by too fast; yet I hadn't given much thought to how it's changing too quickly for our kids too. That though we view our children's growth as the cause for change in our rhythms and routines, that it's also a change in their rhythm and routine, one that they don't always fully understand.

I wish they could stay little forever. And today, I'm realizing that in this season, they may actually wish the same thing. Instead of jumping immediately to trying to "correct" their regressions as so many books and experts say, perhaps we should live, let, and love our little ones through them a little more.

So here's to holding on, holding tight, and relishing the moment, letting them be the babies they still are.

Though 2018 was an eventful year full of changes and fine-tuning in our workplace, we look forward to 2019 as a year focused on self-care. 

We have come up with a list of our favorite ways to take better care of yourself, emotionally and physically. 

1. "Own your awesome" app from Tricia @yourjoyologist 

This app offers daily affirmations to encourage you to be your best self and "own your awesome. It's only $3.99 from the App Store. 

2. Yoga

Whether you have done yoga in the past or never tried it before, we strongly urge you to find a yoga studio near you and make it a routine! Yoga has been proven to improve mood, regulate hormones, increase flexibility, and regulate sleep patterns. Call one of your best friends and sign up for yoga classes together. Not only will this be an excuse for each of you to see each other more, but it will also keep you both accountable to make this part of your health a priority.

3. Use natural deodorant!

We don't live in the Stone Age anymore, so why are you still using the big name brand deodorant with all kinds of harsh chemicals?? We found one we particularly LOVE. And she is a local small shop, as well. #supportsmallbusiness

Her Instagram is @keepitreal_naturalliving  and you can SHOP HERE.

 4. Sit down and start reading

We could list off a million of our favorite books, but everyone's reading interests are different. If you've followed our social media posts at all this year, you know we absolutely adore Ms. Rachel Hollis and her book "Girl, Wash Your Face". Another great book is "Work Party". Whatever book you choose, enjoy it! 

Here's a hint for you, busy mama: we also count podcasts as "reading". ;) 

5. De-clutter in the home and in your relationships

 Yes, we said it...it's so important to surround yourself with people who lift you up, not tear you down. This year, try to remove those toxic relationships from your inner circle and put yourself in relationships where you know you are supported.

A great resource for de-cluttering your home is the book, "The Swedish Art of Death Cleaning".

I love to clean out my closet every couple of months, but we tend to forget the "little things", like paperwork around the house and junk in our purse. I can't tell you how many times I've gone through my purse and I'm surprised how many expired coupons and old receipts I've found in there! Just the other day, I found a receipt in my wallet from 3 weeks ago....why was it in there?!? Bottom line, even cleaning out the smallest bit will make you feel more organized and ready to conquer the world! 

 6. Mindfulness

There's an app on the App Store called Aura and it helps improve focus, reduces stress & anxiety, and can help you sleep better. The app guides you through meditations and all it takes is 3 minutes a day! 

What are your goals for 2019? Let us know in the comments.

XO,

Julie

Congratulations! You're pregnant! Now what?

You begin to Google “baby this” and “baby that” and start to feel overwhelmed by all the information. I know, its a lot. Have you considered hiring a doula to help navigate all things related to having a baby?

 A what? What’s a doula? Let me tell you!

The word “doula” /doo-la/ is derived from the Greek meaning “female servant”.  It is also known as a birth companion, birth coach, or post-birth support. Doulas are non-medical and trained to support a woman before, during and after childbirth. Doulas provide emotional, physical and educational support to a woman’s partner and family.  

Essentially, we reduce fear and instill strength.

Many people have heard the word “doula" but maybe thought “those are for home births, right?”, “I have a midwife already so don't need a doula", “I'm not having a natural birth, I'm getting an epidural” or “the nurses will be with me, helping us".  

Doulas are not just for a home birth or unmedicated/ ”natural” birth.  Doulas support every type of birth from unmedicated, medicated, vaginal, planned/unplanned cesarean, home birth, hospital or birth center.  Heck if you told me you wanted to have your baby in a field with rainbows and unicorns, I would be there! My point is, doulas are there for non-judgmental support for all types of birth. A doula is part of your support team and there to work with your provider (Midwife or Obstetrician), nurses and/or partner, friends, and family. Those fabulous nurses would love to stay by your side the entire time you are in labor but the reality is, they can't, they're too busy.  Not only does having a doula provide support prenatally, but your doula will arrive to support you while in labor, without shift changes, and remain until your baby is born.  A doula can help support your partner along the way too. Making sure they are informed, nourished, rested and hydrated. Yes, your partner needs those things too! I always tell partners this is important because when it's time to meet baby, they're fully present.  If your partner steps out to eat, make a call or just go for a walk, you are never left alone because your doula is there.  I had a partner who was asked “why do you have a DOULA?” and the partner said “The doula is my consultant! I don't know about all this stuff!”.  It's like when someone hires a wedding planner for their big day, we help for the arrival of your baby.

During your pregnancy, your doula is there to answer any questions or address any concerns that may come up during your pregnancy. They can help you have a better understanding of labor and delivery, the hospital or birth center and the postpartum period. The doula will come to your home for prenatal visits and discuss everything from your birth preferences or “birth plan", comfort techniques, baby gear, postpartum, address your fears and concerns and MORE!   Once you are in labor, your doula will come and stay until your baby is born.  The doula will then will come when you are home to check in to see how you are feeling/doing and how everyone is transitioning as a new family. 

A Postpartum doula is there to help when you are home with your baby.  Postpartum doulas can support you during the day or even overnight for some much-needed sleep.

Postpartum doulas help you with all things related to newborn care, adjusting to motherhood, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, making sure you are fed, rested, hydrated, do light housework and be a non-judgmental ear to listen.

How do I find a doula?

The best way to find a birth or postpartum doula is by checking with organizations that train and certify doulas like ProDoula.  Call your doctor or midwife, childbirth educator, other moms or local hospitals or birth centers to see if they have any doula recommendations.  Remember when choosing a doula ask their training/credentials, references and what inspired them to become a doula.  Your doula should not try to impose their beliefs or own philosophy about birth. They should be able to work well with the rest of your birth team and support your vision for the big day.

There is no pass or fail, the right or wrong way to give birth. This is a day that you meet your beautiful baby and you'll remember forever.  You will tell this story again and again and it should be one that evokes positive emotions, feelings of love and empowerment.

You got this mama and we will be there for you every step of the way!  

Blog written by: Mari Leckel

Birth/Postpartum & Infant Care Doula/Certified Lactation Counselor/Childbirth Educator

Owner of Boston Birth Associates a full-service doula agency.

Mom of two amazing daughters.

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Mezcal Mai Tai

Add a unique spin to your favorite tropical drink with the addition of mezcal. Don’t forget to slip in a colorful mini umbrella!  

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Mezcal Mule

Enjoy a twist on this refreshing cocktail by swapping out the vodka for mezcal. Mint, combined with lime and ginger ale, are the perfect additions to this flavorful drink.

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The next time you’re in the mood to stray from your usual drink order, ask for a glass of mezcal! This agave-flavored alcohol is perfect to sip from shot glasses during a night in at home with friends or mixed into a refreshing drink on a night on the town. You can find your new favorite type based on whether you prefer smoky or sweet. With over 30 types of agave, there are so many options to see and sip!

See original post here. What is your favorite drink? 

XO,

Julie