Sunday Outfit

Hello hello!

 I just wanted to quickly pop on and show you the adorable outfit Soph wore for a brunch we went to this weekend. Little girls clothes are too cute not to share especially when there is leopard print involved!

This particular outfit is from Carter's. The top is a soft velvety hot pink. I just love the little ruffles. The leggings are a leopard/snow leopard print. However, it was the silver glittery shoes that were the star of the show and her favorite part of the outfit.

Later this week- binkies and my favorite eyeliner! Stay tuned and have a great week!

Bath time

Rub a dub dub, let's talk about the tub!

Hope everyone is doing well! Today I am reviewing the IVORY 2-IN- 1 Hair and Body Wash. This product was sent to me to by Influenster. I was so excited to get it! So let's get started...

The bottle states that the "Ivory hair and body wash cleans you from head to toe while leaving your hair conditioned." My husband and I both tried it out and liked it for different reasons. My favorite part about the product is the clean and refreshing scent. It is not overwhelming and the hubby made a good point that the smell is "gender neutral." He never wants to walk around smelling like a big old peach or strawberry.

Truth is I have crazy frizzy hair and was afraid to use it for shampoo as I didn't want to scare any of  my clients or the bb so I only used it as a body wash. The product did not leave any film or residue on my skin which was nice. I definitely find myself reaching for it again and again in the shower. 

My husband did use the wash as shampoo and had overall positive reviews as he yelled them out of the shower- men. He said that it sudsed (is that the past tense for suds?) Anyways, the wash left his hair feeling really clean. He has fine hair though and said that after he dried and combed it, he didn't like that his hair was really flat.

Bottom Line: We both would purchase this again to use as a great body wash but not as a shampoo.

***I should note that while trying to obtain another cute picture of bb and the wash I managed to drop my cell phone into the bottom of her whale tub. I'm not just talking drop and catch, no this thing sank like a rock to the depths of the tub. I thought it was a goner. As I desperately searched the all- knowing internet for what to do to save my phone, I came across many sites suggesting sticking my cell in a bag of white rice for 36 hours. Of course, the bb passed out immediately after the nice warm bath and I really dreaded walking her up. While I did not have any actual rice, I had a box of her rice cereal. I ended up dumping half of it into a plastic bag with my phone. I figured it's not like anything worse could possibly happen to it. I went to bed and when I woke up at 5 the next morning to make her a bottle, I could not resist checking on my phone. The IPhone gods must have been smiling down on me that day cause wouldn't you know- it works! My phone is fine! So a little f.y.i. for those unlucky mums who also manage to drop their beloved cells into toilets and tubs, try some rice cereal and hopefully it works for you too!

Until next time!

The W word

Hello darlings...

Let's talk about wrinkles. Gag, I know. I kid you not I went to bed on the eve of my 30th birthday, wrinkle free and woke up that next morning with three etched lines across my forehead. Wah. That night, after eating mass quantities of birthday cake, I went in search of some good old wrinkle cream. I wanted one that helped (obviously) and was not too too expensive. After hours and hours of scouring the web, I found a serum with  good reviews at Sally's Beauty Supply and decided to try it out.

It's the Retinol Vitamin Enriched Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum by Skincare L de L Cosmetics. The bottle states it is an Intensive Firming Treatment with 500,000 I.U.'s Vitamin A ( which I looked up is apparently a lot of Vitamin A). This bottle here contains 1 fl oz/ 30 ml which does not sound like much but has lasted me over 3 months so far.  It's inexpensive too and runs around $10.99 a bottle. The dropper is easy to use and I just apply a few drops to my fingers and massage the serum into those darn lines.

Here's the deal. I like it, I really do. The key is you have to be disciplined and put that sucker on your forehead every morning and every night before bed. If you use it consistently, as it states on the bottle, you do see results. If you happen to skip a few days, which being on a newborn schedule for awhile, I was happy if I remembered to put on deodorant, the lines do come back in full force.


Bottom Line: Will I continue to use it, yes. Will I look for something else,  yes. I actually just ordered  Frownies online. Has anyone tried them yet?

Soothing Seahorse

So you read the bedtime story, got a bath, had a bottle. Check. Check. Check. After a long day of playing and pooping and eating, Mama bear is ready to call it a night. You yawn and peek down to your lap hoping that your little bundle of joy, all warm and swaddled up, has passed out for the evening-- Not so much. as you soon discover those big eyes wide awake and ready to go. Hallllp!

Have no fear mummy. You still have one more option up your sleeve. Let me recommend to you this little piece of hope called... The Glow Worm.

My aunt had purchased it for me as a baby shower gift and while getting the nursery ready I placed it among the rest of her stuffed toys in her new toy chest. One desperate night around 3:45 a.m. in complete blackness, I distinctly remember throwing every single stuffed object out of the toy box in search for this worm. And from that night on, for us it has been heaven sent.

This little bugger is from Fisher Price and officially called the "Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse. ( I called it a worm previously since that is what I called mine when I was little- I guess in reality it is a seahorse). Whatever it is, I am grateful for it. It retails around $16.99 and let me tell you it is worth every penny. From its belly it emits the softest warm glow that the baby loves to look at and stroke.

The classical music plays for 5 minutes once the belly is pressed and one or two cycles is usually enough until she's in dreamland. The music is not too loud and there are a variety of songs so mama won't get sick of hearing the same ones over and over (also a plus).  The music will either shut off automatically with the light when finished or you can just hold down the stomach to turn it off.  Since it is a seahorse, throughout the songs you will hear bubbles and swishing sounds making it feel like you are under the sea. Not sure if this is an added bonus for the little one but it sure soothes mummy.

Bottom line: Mama bear and bb both love this product and most importantly it works. As demonstrated below...

F.Y.I. When reading a parenting discussion board this morning there was mention of some parents having issues when switching the batteries out of the seahorse. I have changed the batteries on ours about 3 times now without any issue but I will keep you updated!!

Mama Bee Belly Butter

Yay! My first official post! So let's getting going.

The first product I want to mention could fall under either beauty or baby. Wherever you want to file it, just remember it's amazing.

 So let's talk about the reality of it all. When you're pregnant your stomach grows and expands until someone, who thinks they are sooo funny, utters the dreaded words, "you look like you swallowed a basketball." Gee thanks, just what I wanted to hear as I waddle down to the bathroom for the 500th time today sweat profusely from just standing up. I swear it's a rite of passage for someone to quote that line and when you finally hear it-- just smile and welcome to the motherhood club.

As we all know, with that ever expanding belly also comes the inevitable stretch marks. God, I hate even typing the word. My mother purchased this Mama Bee Belly Butter for me when I first started showing and told me to use it every morning and every night before bed. Like every other soon to be mama out there who is terrified of the dreaded s.marks I listened to her. And you know something? I really do think it helped as I luckily got a way with only one or two small badges of honor.

While the lotion is not super expensive, running at about $13 bucks a pop. I feel like it begins to add up towards the end of your preggo journey as your stomach gets bigger and you are buying the lotion more frequently. I think the first jar I received lasted me until I was about 5 or 6 months along. When I began really popping out, I had to repurchase a jar probably every other month or sooner. However, at a time when you are trying to save all of the pennies you have for diapers and butt paste for the little one, I highly recommend this for yourself!

As it states on the lid, it has Shea Butter and Vitamin E. The lotion is so super creamy and feels wonderful as you "coat" it on that beautiful belly, very rich and hydrating. (Random side note, as it is a little thicker and takes some time to soak into your skin, wait a few seconds before putting on your clothes.)

I also liked that it  didn't have much of a scent as any kind of perfume at that time made me dry heave in the corner. It also states that it is 99% natural, which I love especially at a time when you are watching everything that is going in or around your body. It is also made in the U.S.

You should be able to find it wherever Burt's Bees products are available. I however had a terrible time locating it at Walmart or Walgreens (even though it said they were in my local store on the website.) You can always order it from Burts Bee's website at burtsbees.com as well!

So bottom line for Mama Bee Belly Butter:  Love, so Lotion it up Mamas!!

I have yet to try any of their baby products but am definitely interested in doing so. Have you tried any?

P.S. Sorry for the shadowing in the pictures, with a little practice I know I will get better!