Prelove Stories
“I still find time to make life’s moments feel special!”
Each month we celebrate the heart of Prelove You: our members! This month we’re catching up with Annie Evans, mom of Wells, 6.
What’s the most unexpected gem you’ve found on Prelove You—something you didn’t know you needed until it popped up?
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The most incredible raspberry plum plaid jacket embroidered on the back!
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If Prelove You gave out awards, what would you win?
“Fastest Cart Clicker.”
What’s something you swore you’d never do as a parent… and now totally do?
“Let our son sleep in our bed. Something I swore I would never do has turned into a greatest joy!
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What’s your own go-to “we’re late but I want to look like I have it together” outfit or hack?
“Paired separates from the sustainable contemporary brand &OR Collective. They have tops and skirts that are easy to mix and match. So easy to look pulled together.
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Tell us about the last time your kid(s) completely humbled you in public.
“My son scolding me for getting him to school late in front of our uber driver.
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What does “me time” actually look like these days? (Honest answers only.)
“Every night I have a ritual: I pop a CBD gummy to unwind after my son goes to bed. Then I watch a podcast on YouTube, rotating through my favorites: Emma Grede’s “ASPIRE”, Goop, Call Her Daddy & Diary of a CEO.
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If parenting came with a soundtrack, what would your theme song be this week?
““She Works Hard for the Money”!
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What’s your secret mom superpower that no one talks about—but totally should?
“Adding sparkle & fun to daily life. Despite juggling work, life, school and parenting, I still find time to make life’s moments feel special—whether it’s leaving a lil’ Post-It Note on my son’s pillow when I travel for work or planning fun travel adventures together.
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What’s one sustainable parenting hack or tip you wish you could text to your pre-mom self?
“How important it is to make time for myself. Scheduling in weight training with a trainer to hold me accountable, and encourage me to take care of my health and wellness so I can live a long healthy life.
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What’s one tiny moment from the past week that made you stop and think, “Okay, this is the good stuff”?
“My son has a fear of loud toilet flushes and so when we were last shopping in the mall and he needed the bathroom, I talked him through it in a calm, understanding voice. After we got home he said, “Mom, I really appreciate you helping me conquer my fear today” ….and my year was made!
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