Amanda Kloots has been keeping her late husband Nick Cordero’s legacy alive, since his death in July from coronavirus-related complications.
And the fitness personality was recently graced with a beautiful reminder of her husband’s enduring talent.
She gushed over his album Live Your Life, as she posted a video Friday to her Instagram Story, after receiving her copy of the CD in the mail.
In memory: Amanda Kloots gushed over late husband Nick Cordero’s album Live Your Life, as she posted a video Friday to her Instagram Story, after receiving her copy of the CD in the mail
The 38-year-old was greeted with the package when she returned home from quick trip to Montecito, California with her and Nick’s son Elvis, one.
‘Guys, I walked into the house tonight, and look what arrived,’ she said, as she held up the CD, adding: ‘Awww, how cool is that?’
She showed off a handsome black-and-white photo of her late husband on the cover, before flipping through the booklet.
Kloots continued: ‘So, we did a little booklet. I wrote something. I was pregnant with Elvis at the time… It’s just cool pictures and the setlist. It’s really special, and you can still preorder it, or order it when it comes out Thursday, Nick’s birthday.’
Home sweet home: The 38-year-old was greeted with the package when she returned home from quick trip to Montecito, California with her and Nick’s son Elvis, one
It’s here! ‘Guys, I walked into the house tonight, and look what arrived,’ she said, as she held up the CD, adding: ‘Awww, how cool is that?’
Special tribute: Kloots continued: ‘So, we did a little booklet. I wrote something. I was pregnant with Elvis at the time… It’s just cool pictures and the setlist. It’s really special, and you can still preorder it, or order it when it comes out Thursday, Nick’s birthday’
Healing music: She followed it up with a photo of the album cover, writing: ‘September has been the month of music! I love it so much because music is so healing, inspiring and motivating for me!’
She followed it up with a photo of the album cover, writing: ‘September has been the month of music! I love it so much because music is so healing, inspiring and motivating for me!’
Live Your Life drops Thursday, September 17, on what would have been the Broadway actor’s 42nd birthday.
Proceeds from the recording of his cabaret Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below will benefit Kloots and Elvis.
Recorded during its run in April of 2019, it features appearances from his friends and costars Zach Braff, Kathryn Gallagher, Drew Gehling and Sara Chase.
Kloots told Broadway.com of the show: ‘I’ve never seen my husband work so hard on a show, and boy, was he nervous. It was the first one-man show he had created, and he wanted to give the audience something to remember.
‘Nick created a night of music and storytelling that was extremely personal too. It is a mix of Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, standards and original music, and if you knew Nick, it was perfect!’
She previously took to Instagram on Wednesday, where she recommended an app called Peanut that has connected her with other mothers.
Peanut app: She previously took to Instagram on Wednesday, where she recommended an app called Peanut that has connected her with other mothers
Can’t prepare: ‘I don’t think anything can prepare you for becoming a single parent. On top of being a full time mom who is still breastfeeding Elvis, I’m having to run two businesses. It is hard and there are many days where I don’t know how to get it all done,’ she began
Connect: Kloots revealed she’s turned to an app called Peanut, which she said, ‘connects you with other women in your area so that you’re never alone.
Caring: ‘It’s a special pocket of people who really care about togetherness and family. As hard as this new normal is, I’m very grateful for the community of women I have around me,’ she added.
Helping women: She added that she thinks women are incredible, ‘especially when we work together to help each other’
The mother-of-one also took shared some photos from Cordero’s Rock of Ages dressing room, where she even tried on some of his iconic outfits.
Kloots posted a photo of her hugging her one-year-old son Elvis, while opening up about raising her son on her own, and seeking help when she can.
‘I don’t think anything can prepare you for becoming a single parent. On top of being a full time mom who is still breastfeeding Elvis, I’m having to run two businesses. It is hard and there are many days where I don’t know how to get it all done,’ she began.
‘Emails flood in, my phone is full of text messages and I have a little guy pulling on me to pick him up. How are you supposed to get everything done and feel like you are being a great mother too?’ she added, before recommending an app called Peanut.
‘One big lesson I’ve learned in life is that it is OK to ask for help. I would not be standing right now if I didn’t have help! In fact, I believe it shows a sign of strength not weakness,’ she added.
Kloots revealed she’s turned to an app called Peanut, which she said, ‘connects you with other women in your area so that you’re never alone.
She added that her late husband, ‘wanted to move to Laurel Canyon because of the incredible community here.
‘It’s a special pocket of people who really care about togetherness and family. As hard as this new normal is, I’m very grateful for the community of women I have around me,’ she added.
‘When women support women amazing things happen! Being able to ask questions and get advice from other women on @peanut has really helped me navigate my new role as a single mother,’ she added.
Dressing room: She also took to her Instagram story to share photos from her visit to the Rock of Ages dressing room, where her late husband portrayed Dennis Dupree
Last costume: She also tried on his fringed ‘finale coat’ which was, ‘the last costume that Nick wore’ during the production
‘Whether you’re looking for a friend to go on a walk with, or just someone to listen and offer support without judgment, the app is a great support network,’ Kloots continued.
She added that she thinks women are incredible, ‘especially when we work together to help each other.’
‘When you have a true girlfriend or two that has your back, that you can talk to, complain to, seek help from… it’s life changing,’ she proclaimed.
‘If you’re a mom, mom-to-be or trying to conceive, and looking for a little extra help and community, I suggest checking out the app,’ Kloots concluded.
She also took to her Instagram story to share photos from her visit to the Rock of Ages dressing room, where her late husband portrayed Dennis Dupree.
She also tried on his fringed ‘finale coat’ which was, ‘the last costume that Nick wore’ during the production.
Kloots also sat in front of his vanity mirror with his coat and sunglasses, which she captioned, ‘Channeling my man.’
Channeling: Kloots also sat in front of his vanity mirror with his coat and sunglasses, which she captioned, ‘Channeling my man’