Stay-at-Home Time Warp: Channeling ‘70s Glamour In Between Taking Care of Kids and Kittens

<p><em>Being a mom is a never-ending adventure, but being a mom to three kids while fostering 5 baby kittens takes the adventure to a whole new level. As I found myself engulfed in kitten cries, feedings in the wee hours of the morning, and the demands of growing tiny humans, I was starting to feel overwhelmed and a little unpretty.</em></p> <p><em>But, in the middle of the smell of PetLac Kitten Formula and dried macaroni and cheese stains on my T-shirt, I discovered a secret weapon to reclaim my sanity and style &mdash; playing dress-up.</em></p> <h2><strong>Diary of a Burned-out Mom</strong></h2> <p>For the past few weeks, my home had turned into a lively nursery for adorable baby kittens. As I fed them with PetLac Kitten Formula and cuddled them combined with the joy and woes of being a stay-at-home mom, my wardrobe had become a testament to the chaos. Dried Kraft macaroni and cheese stains adorned my shirts like abstract art, proudly proclaiming my status as a busy mom extraordinaire. Let&rsquo;s just say that the fashion magazines were not lining up for a photo shoot at my doorstep.</p> <p>Craving an escape from the whirlwind of feline frenzy and the chaos of mom life, I sought solace in the nostalgic embrace of the past. Immersing myself in a binge-watching marathon of captivating old movies from the vibrant era of the 1970s while the kids slept, I embarked on a journey to uplift my spirits and rejuvenate my declining mood.</p> <p>Foxy Brown became my portal to an era of fierce fashion and unapologetic glamour. As I watched Pam Grier kick some serious butt in her fabulous outfits, a spark ignited within me. It was time to reclaim my inner beauty queen, even if it meant strutting and posing for pictures at home.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/in-living-color/stay-at-home-time-warp-channeling-70s-glamour-in-between-taking-care-of-kids-kittens-832a854e1ae5"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>