tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30278985350392730762024-03-12T19:31:50.374-07:00the makeup mamaall things beauty and babyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-44021775204038371352021-08-24T12:30:00.005-07:002021-08-24T22:03:05.706-07:00POSTPARTUM PRODUCTS: What helped me heal after birth<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">When I sat down to write this post a million thoughts went through my head, but one stood out the most-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">How do I share everything I wish I would've known I needed after giving birth?!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Everyone preps you for birth. There are plenty of La Maze classes to teach you proper breathing techniques and different birthing positions. Articles that give you insight on what to expect during your hospital stay. Even newborn baby behavior and safety courses. But no one really prepares you for what happens to your body after baby arrives.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bG5lRQSsrcg4if0LpHvGuQ6dal74ppEGvGF2ieVIdZm2F9kdEEC0pTUPuyexSjH61_5e9TLQ7q_s2Clh_vfdGvc2ZHHY9WAKqfKCrzqmAoVHsTvN3ElJsNncQLRPLFY26fHuOOp1ZBE/s2048/classicu+2021-08-21+152612.198.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bG5lRQSsrcg4if0LpHvGuQ6dal74ppEGvGF2ieVIdZm2F9kdEEC0pTUPuyexSjH61_5e9TLQ7q_s2Clh_vfdGvc2ZHHY9WAKqfKCrzqmAoVHsTvN3ElJsNncQLRPLFY26fHuOOp1ZBE/w640-h427/classicu+2021-08-21+152612.198.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I eventually want to share my birth story and first few weeks postpartum, for it really affected my journey and healing process. But first, I want to share a few things that truly helped and provided comfort during my weeks at home after the hospital.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;">*all products are linked in pink*</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/frida-mom-disposable-underwear-c-section---regular-8ct/-/A-77295085" target="_blank">FRIDA MOM PANTIES</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Underwear is a big part of postpartum. These are like an upgraded hospital underwear and honestly, so amazing! </span>These disposable undies are high waisted, perfect for c-section moms to not irritate their incision, or to keep your tummy feeling secure. The stretchy material makes it easy to get on and off on your own. These kept all my pads and other relief layers in place, no sliding around or uncomfortable bunching. They are a bit on the pricey side for how many you get in a pack (8), so personally I would wear the same pair a couple of times, changing the pads and such at each trip to the bathroom. Obviously if my body had other plans that day, I would put on a new pair when necessary.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">These panties now come in a boy short brief, which I bet are equally as great and comfortable! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN25QEBKACnmM2XXzmyuqjunwEsRCELyznuKjQCKpaqmhqWLu9d1k5Qy3nGc-_CqrCJDOqalZcYifid8wswOjpo5EUg9de-pC0Fxe8yTnCN77EJnQd4aDhvn2FJRSLRrNqvsYCSH31a4/s828/IMG_3931.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="828" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN25QEBKACnmM2XXzmyuqjunwEsRCELyznuKjQCKpaqmhqWLu9d1k5Qy3nGc-_CqrCJDOqalZcYifid8wswOjpo5EUg9de-pC0Fxe8yTnCN77EJnQd4aDhvn2FJRSLRrNqvsYCSH31a4/w640-h303/IMG_3931.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqPR_g7k11uQn5KgAP-cTE06NnoLZ4hOEVH1eIkrHXG9wnb1k0tt4dIcnlSiI1JsQmzCMgGGm_fITvoHVFM4AIRVu_gmZKtx3c3JRH5c6NkXX-nfoZAqKLDqo6iDKfGXO_on3A6J51uE/s1049/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">**I went through two packs before I felt comfortable enough switching to my cotton PP panties.**</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://frida.com/products/upside-down-peri-bottle" target="_blank">FRIDA MOM PERI BOTTLE</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Everyone always talks about how scary the first poop after birth is. Sure, hemorrhoids and prolapse are terrifying things, but no one really warns you about the first few pees!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Whether you tear with or without needing stitches, you will want to throw out the peri bottle the hospital provides and replace it with this one! I honestly can't express how much this product saved me during postpartum. I had a small tear but didn't need stitches- sounds great right?! Yeah I thought so too, until about the third day home when I found myself hysterically crying on the toilet because it hurt so bad to pee. Imagine a paper cut down there. </span>The design of this peri bottle makes it easy to provide relief to the spots that need it the most, without getting your hands dirty. It also comes with a waterproof carrying bag to makes transportation easy and mess proof. I brought mine in the diaper bag to those first newborn checkups incase an emergency bathroom break was needed!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pro tip- start spraying BEFORE peeing to avoid any initial sting. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Upside Down Peri Bottle" class="main-image loading" data-media-id="6679343726659" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0162/3257/9120/products/UpsideDownPeriBottle2copycopycopy_992x.jpg?v=1596484932" data-was-processed="true" height="320" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0162/3257/9120/products/UpsideDownPeriBottle2copycopycopy_992x.jpg?v=1596484932" style="text-align: start;" width="320" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*also photobombed above*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/frida-mom-perineal-witch-hazel-cooling-pad-liners/-/A-76199078" target="_blank">FRIDA MOM WITCH HAZEL PADS</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>No matter the outcome of your natural birth, tears, stitches, etc, you will want relief. These cooling pads are infused with witch hazel, and without all the things that are bad for down there such as, chemicals, dyes, and fragrances. Unlike other round relief pads these are long and rectangular, providing full coverage front to back with just one liner! No layering, stacking, or praying things don't shift once you pull up your panties. They are cooling, which helps with swelling and provides instant relief. I honestly can't tell you enough how these literally made my recovery so much better! </span>Peeing was something I never looked forward to, but pulling my panties up knowing the relief I was getting from these liners was.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Apparently you can put them in the fridge for even more cooling relief*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwF6-18ihPieHnUGU8GgkSPHf9odyRLKpmUQiJEin-s7l3YoRbeQgCWU88iqXWVISmg_UBQwHhntVcDqHxcv1Sj8ntmL9-lUZiLAFe6x2V0HIaaOpRxAjFMEvxXHiKIu-D-onKte6TNdQ/s1400/GUEST_8f8de876-3337-487c-a0e1-e92f6bff46ca.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwF6-18ihPieHnUGU8GgkSPHf9odyRLKpmUQiJEin-s7l3YoRbeQgCWU88iqXWVISmg_UBQwHhntVcDqHxcv1Sj8ntmL9-lUZiLAFe6x2V0HIaaOpRxAjFMEvxXHiKIu-D-onKte6TNdQ/w200-h200/GUEST_8f8de876-3337-487c-a0e1-e92f6bff46ca.jpeg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO80X-UJ9eaqojAGjPNGxYOPv6mkov4bdbEusSiZOPdrbg6XJWXM8nOAjgqc6axHqmwsZlQ90bcf-bH6aOv1qIpui3jiJwKaezsb_b1BDoSWSx8k8s6q5ruhjOB5OATRjkLPdRJJAdFyM/s1400/GUEST_c83c3157-a2eb-43d3-b922-7516de127750.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO80X-UJ9eaqojAGjPNGxYOPv6mkov4bdbEusSiZOPdrbg6XJWXM8nOAjgqc6axHqmwsZlQ90bcf-bH6aOv1qIpui3jiJwKaezsb_b1BDoSWSx8k8s6q5ruhjOB5OATRjkLPdRJJAdFyM/w200-h200/GUEST_c83c3157-a2eb-43d3-b922-7516de127750.jpeg" width="200" /></a></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3KXCVN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">HIGH-WAISTED PANTIES</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Like I said before, underwear is a very important part of postpartum. You want a pair that makes you feel secure, comfortable, and protected against leaks. </span>I graduated from my Frida Mom panties to these when I felt more at ease with what was happening down there. These panties are high waisted and full coverage, but not as granny-like as your generic brief. The thick waistband stays in place while providing light support, or as their description says, "no compression but perfectly snuggish". Even if your belly isn't back to pre-baby, these undies help you feel tight in the right places without any uncomfortable digging. A perfect pair whether you had a c-section or a vaginal birth!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I can also attest to no bunching or unpleasant pressure under pants/leggings!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Personally I got a large, which fit great throughout my full postpartum body transformation. Tbh, I will sometimes still wear these when it's <i>that time of the month</i>. The light tummy control is great for bloating too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuFFklnSAu8o7uroqI7L7_3nvH2uWexV8qFQDXXKh4-36EqyCYcexeAl-xyHMEBkQRCqOFbPTLSsZxLDjvkUiyMVG_TSq8NzgzTjJZm2J5Y3OxvIvUytSxGOcF-t3l3_VXdv6Dfjwuebc/s320/61L9vfUra9L._AC_UX679_.jpg" width="303" /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPir3GyFcR0VMhpkv1xZOPPUDp6YkvqV8Atazs1vf4FxMzQc2s9JC70VxQhRhsLOqdptwaFoHSYGvjkf0CHH1o4CiADNrgRi1IwkW2dXAL2gB4aYALvRT65fE16BydxKWODdjDkJykQE/s1266/Facetune_22-08-2021-14-09-00.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1062" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPir3GyFcR0VMhpkv1xZOPPUDp6YkvqV8Atazs1vf4FxMzQc2s9JC70VxQhRhsLOqdptwaFoHSYGvjkf0CHH1o4CiADNrgRi1IwkW2dXAL2gB4aYALvRT65fE16BydxKWODdjDkJykQE/s320/Facetune_22-08-2021-14-09-00.jpeg" width="268" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/crossover-panel-postpartum-active-maternity-leggings-isabel-maternity-by-ingrid-isabel/-/A-78613944?preselect=78136650#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">COMPRESSION LEGGINGS</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">While we're on the subject of things that give you support, lets talk about these leggings. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Honestly, I was a little hesitate to purchase these, but many months later I am here to tell you that I LIVED in them! Granted, I could not fit them until about 4-6 weeks postpartum because they were just too tight for my liking before then (I purchased a medium). However, once my belly deflated a bit more, these leggings provided just the right amount of compression and support without being suffocating! One element I really loved was how high waisted they really were. I felt comfortable wearing just these and a nursing bra somedays because of how much coverage they provided on my belly.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Looking back, between baby spit up and milk spills, I should've purchased two pairs to cut down on laundry!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYqd8J8p3HWs3F5c_VlAm_B6XKSARgus3SKQbi7CvhpeoHgHgF4RLte7I-0wiIDUXwoH2xP-De429dhF3GsYT0l7L7x4QuLsSvX5KpaM08ImyvBUCMJGDl1LOTiWfZE5cMraXxKSwVj8/s1400/GUEST_fce1f30a-463e-4059-9d26-ea3cbfc465a0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYqd8J8p3HWs3F5c_VlAm_B6XKSARgus3SKQbi7CvhpeoHgHgF4RLte7I-0wiIDUXwoH2xP-De429dhF3GsYT0l7L7x4QuLsSvX5KpaM08ImyvBUCMJGDl1LOTiWfZE5cMraXxKSwVj8/s320/GUEST_fce1f30a-463e-4059-9d26-ea3cbfc465a0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-robe-stars-above/-/A-78441192?preselect=78120159#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">ROBE</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I've mentioned my favorite robe before, and I am here to mention it again!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">You'll want something that makes you feel good and snuggly, besides your new baby, while you heal. This robe is made of the softest, yet lightweight material. Great for those random postpartum hot flashes no one warns you about. Plus the added convenience it provides while nursing a baby all day long! Somedays shirts are just not realistic those first few weeks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbGRtsj8Yyznc52MJnA2nEK59evnG7PKXUdqrGA7L8i9grZDipXHv7QLoD979VaVzB7WnDkdUz2BkiYmZf299msi2sT3gtLkt-mun0EFcwPZRvJ-R4MhfPNiu6ZRriHswPQdyePPoDjA/s253/GUEST_1f46a7c0-5b7d-442a-a3ff-e85058afc240.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="253" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbGRtsj8Yyznc52MJnA2nEK59evnG7PKXUdqrGA7L8i9grZDipXHv7QLoD979VaVzB7WnDkdUz2BkiYmZf299msi2sT3gtLkt-mun0EFcwPZRvJ-R4MhfPNiu6ZRriHswPQdyePPoDjA/w320-h320/GUEST_1f46a7c0-5b7d-442a-a3ff-e85058afc240.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLg_D9dZG9Xa_tR7xHSWetPVxQLB9_vSKhzKVwG4WuOz6k4WuHgrvN1kAquPYZqyssymrIvnqHwMfEJ6ZPCgTq2qh8Zqwj1rJfqD72rhYbhJfIRXyNXykoi8r5-U3rkaupTlWFswMFTE8/s2048/Facetune_08-09-2020-20-18-29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLg_D9dZG9Xa_tR7xHSWetPVxQLB9_vSKhzKVwG4WuOz6k4WuHgrvN1kAquPYZqyssymrIvnqHwMfEJ6ZPCgTq2qh8Zqwj1rJfqD72rhYbhJfIRXyNXykoi8r5-U3rkaupTlWFswMFTE8/s320/Facetune_08-09-2020-20-18-29.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/hanes-premium-women-s-4pk-boyfriend-cotton-stretch-boxer-briefs-colors-may-vary/-/A-54607213?preselect=54081619#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">BOYSHORT PANTIES</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Yes, I'm going to mention one more pair of panties!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I figured somedays I would want to get out of my high-waisted options. Not only was I right, but very happy I planned ahead and had these stored away. When I tell you these are the most comfortable panties, believe me! The boxer brief cut and thick waistband are flattering, the cotton material is soft yet breathable, and the tag-free design ensures no annoying scratches. They are cute enough to wear around the house alone, but the fact that they don't ride up makes them pair well under clothes too. I purchased mine in a large which fit comfortably throughout postpartum, and my body today.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoxFHcEd9CeCZWK3CNfrfLMLijJCF_Np8ppSzwtsiMJUwo0C7vuzWE106DX1osFi1l_bLU9wDGT_iGf1FZISgtsz-LUAcfc-v7PEJjHoKmhRg6LSJYo9x_IcTZM6E06AjElbqqDNpBfE/s1400/GUEST_ef6b9e92-bc64-4b2e-bb34-e4205042ea7d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoxFHcEd9CeCZWK3CNfrfLMLijJCF_Np8ppSzwtsiMJUwo0C7vuzWE106DX1osFi1l_bLU9wDGT_iGf1FZISgtsz-LUAcfc-v7PEJjHoKmhRg6LSJYo9x_IcTZM6E06AjElbqqDNpBfE/w320-h320/GUEST_ef6b9e92-bc64-4b2e-bb34-e4205042ea7d.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTOldmpSq3MLoO0UqIBR4JGRoJ9ByKZfhbh5bDlPnk78Tx8gyejOjfxQPcqjvNh4n80dArBf3D3VyFRj-BmYgZ0AjCLs788P2n5imN4_qawlN8BQonsyIIcPcr85YPgDgLYgUpP7Su34/s2048/IMG_3963.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1302" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTOldmpSq3MLoO0UqIBR4JGRoJ9ByKZfhbh5bDlPnk78Tx8gyejOjfxQPcqjvNh4n80dArBf3D3VyFRj-BmYgZ0AjCLs788P2n5imN4_qawlN8BQonsyIIcPcr85YPgDgLYgUpP7Su34/s320/IMG_3963.jpeg" width="203" /></a></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-pajama-pants-stars-above-8482-black-m/-/A-54178286" target="_blank">PAJAMA PANTS</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">These don't look like much online, but I am here to tell you that in person they are the most comfortable pj pants you will ever own! Made by the same brand and material as my favorite robe mentioned above, they provide the same lightweight comfort I love. These pajama pants are breathable, and feel amazing against your skin. The stretchy waistband is perfect for whatever stage your postpartum body is at, while the drawstring allows for additional adjustments. Just like the robe, they also have pockets deep enough to carry all the things a new mom needs! No matter the season, I promise you will be reaching for these over and over again!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I purchased a medium. They fit perfectly during postpartum, as well as today.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQh8ebS9zaEygVVEIn1D5cbwO1hA9U7kdBJ0veBer-5_lI3ZB8YWo_5zHAR0sMiKWitVSzbm4vj9EsHNbXwHKZ-RYPveTZDW9ChFvN8pIvYad1gYO3ayXbo9twYyftSFay4tTsa9-On-4/s1400/GUEST_30127309-e100-447f-bf6a-3ff2293ea83d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQh8ebS9zaEygVVEIn1D5cbwO1hA9U7kdBJ0veBer-5_lI3ZB8YWo_5zHAR0sMiKWitVSzbm4vj9EsHNbXwHKZ-RYPveTZDW9ChFvN8pIvYad1gYO3ayXbo9twYyftSFay4tTsa9-On-4/s320/GUEST_30127309-e100-447f-bf6a-3ff2293ea83d.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/disposable-breast-pads-100ct-up-38-up-8482/-/A-14956861#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">NURSING PADS</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">These werent my favorite things to wear, but essential in the beginning while your supply evens out. The non-irritating adhesive keeps the pads in place, while the waterproof lining gives you the confidence of no leaks. I loved that these were individually wrapped. You can throw them in the diaper bag, your purse, even your pocket, ensuring convenient and sanitary protection every time!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/lansinoh-disposable-nursing-pads-100ct/-/A-14009931#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">another option here</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BwBw0doVMCRcBK2ggxa5DRQB8iwmRunGg8v0GoHZLw8KEaECTcDM94ik2FIdLA_qWpnX1Q73ILh1wej7Y3XtDyLJkj9cygLb3OD51e7zTwuxKZKkNc43EjPBSiFP_L3DJzgpu_HLWjY/s1400/GUEST_f18b302a-676f-49e2-b1f1-2a44169b7a52.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BwBw0doVMCRcBK2ggxa5DRQB8iwmRunGg8v0GoHZLw8KEaECTcDM94ik2FIdLA_qWpnX1Q73ILh1wej7Y3XtDyLJkj9cygLb3OD51e7zTwuxKZKkNc43EjPBSiFP_L3DJzgpu_HLWjY/w200-h200/GUEST_f18b302a-676f-49e2-b1f1-2a44169b7a52.jpeg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ8vDR0f117r-7vHYKJP71JjpxR19cSVgPR4pA-RmcokDEV5x4B8AoGWxbiNiceSUyUwqUpHOiE-Mfpm23AJostP3-UN-N7mYOnNIptTjJSbpuLGRVmwH6UWt4MrT1OEfqrMhqphn5OY/s1400/GUEST_8d9f39aa-99de-4e9c-b79e-053bbd3c7a94.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ8vDR0f117r-7vHYKJP71JjpxR19cSVgPR4pA-RmcokDEV5x4B8AoGWxbiNiceSUyUwqUpHOiE-Mfpm23AJostP3-UN-N7mYOnNIptTjJSbpuLGRVmwH6UWt4MrT1OEfqrMhqphn5OY/w200-h200/GUEST_8d9f39aa-99de-4e9c-b79e-053bbd3c7a94.jpeg" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/haakaa-breast-pump-with-suction-base-and-white-flower-stopper-5oz/-/A-75571788#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">HAAKAA</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">If you're a new mom or soon-to-be, you've probably seen this product all over the internet! While I plan on going more in-depth in a breastfeeding post, I wanted to include it here as well for it did provide [me] postpartum relief. There are soo many uses for the Haakaa. The most common being to "catch" letdown that would otherwise leak onto your shirt or breast pad. This was one of the main purposes I eventually used it for, however during those first few days when my milk came in, it saved me in other ways! Long story short, the flanges my breast pump came with were too big. This basically meant I was engorged beyond belief, even hand expressing wasn't enough! I was fortunate to have a friend tell me about the Haakaa, and how it uses suction to express milk. Cue Donovan making a late night trip to Target and getting THE LAST ONE OF THE SHELF. After a little trial and error <i>(getting the right suction can be tricky) </i>me and baby were both more comfortable during mealtime. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">There are pros and cons to this product, but like I said I will deep dive into why I have a love/hate relationship with it in another post. Overall, I do think it's a great product to have, just do your own research.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BC99fuT8pvY70R-CT-g_VU0KXQ_DESKu9dupRjOiHSRuDHCp2eRuyCzvwuKLMgJ87XizCJAOzA94_bhzurXIAeNDsiXtA6pQu2WmY-TTD6aFm6saucWl88c92mCigc2phBAEAQNqlhs/s1400/GUEST_f7e29df0-c63b-422e-a170-2d68353a1b49.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1400" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BC99fuT8pvY70R-CT-g_VU0KXQ_DESKu9dupRjOiHSRuDHCp2eRuyCzvwuKLMgJ87XizCJAOzA94_bhzurXIAeNDsiXtA6pQu2WmY-TTD6aFm6saucWl88c92mCigc2phBAEAQNqlhs/w400-h215/GUEST_f7e29df0-c63b-422e-a170-2d68353a1b49.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SassyCups-Leopard-Tumbler-Insulated-Stainless/dp/B08PZGK1MN/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=cute+tumbler&qid=1628707502&sr=8-10" target="_blank">WATER BOTTLE</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Childbirth makes you thirsty, breastfeeding makes you parched.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Drinking lots of water while breastfeeding has so many benefits. From milk production, minimizing clogs, even helping with thrush, it's so important to stay hydrated. Might as well make downing the ounces more enjoyable by sipping from a cute bottle all day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">There are so many fun choices online. Gift yourself your favorite, you deserve it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="SassyCups Leopard Tumbler Cup | Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Leopard Print Skinny Tumbler with Straw | Cute Travel Mug For Women with Leopard Pattern | Pink Insulated Water Bottle (20 oz, Pink)" class="a-dynamic-image a-stretch-vertical" data-a-dynamic-image="{"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX522_.jpg":[522,522],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SY355_.jpg":[355,355],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SY450_.jpg":[450,450],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX679_.jpg":[679,679],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX466_.jpg":[466,466],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX569_.jpg":[569,569],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX425_.jpg":[425,425]}" data-a-image-name="landingImage" data-old-hires="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SL1000_.jpg" id="landingImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519d2QIKFaL._AC_SX679_.jpg" style="max-height: 225.3846153846154px; max-width: 81.88974358974359px; text-align: start;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.nativecos.com/products/coconut-vanilla-deo-womens" target="_blank">DEODORANT</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Something I wish I would've known is the way your body odor changes while breastfeeding. I started my natural deodorant journey once I found out I was pregnant. My mom and sister had made the switch years ago and kept telling me all the benefits, so carrying a baby seemed like the perfect time to finally start! Knowing that I wanted to breastfeed, I also wanted to rid my body of any aluminum and other not so good for you ingredients that close to my lymph nods and milk ducts. </span>When I said your body odor changes...some days you will be radiating a scent you didn't even know you could produce! While it may be unpleasant, your baby doesn't care. This is actually your body's way of naturally helping your little one find it's food.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I've gone through my fair share of deodorants during this natural journey, and these two are by far my favorites. They last (some days require a double application), come in an array of fun scents, and don't burn or irritate the underarm area.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/lavanila-aluminum-free-natural-deodorant-pure-vanilla-2oz/-/A-76618621#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">another option here</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e64WMHBus_H7lBgK7z7bZcHHOqPG1WrhYVxOQVtEPyoIV4JhrN-2aCnIZ7ksgqKrDzTD0v-0VpvklHBKH32cSs13vy4S6yrPiozWu_9L0pAcl_jlDWv8KYqB_PxllT1cM0yKbSOtJ0w/s930/Coconut_Deodorant_Duo_Allure_420x%25402x.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="840" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e64WMHBus_H7lBgK7z7bZcHHOqPG1WrhYVxOQVtEPyoIV4JhrN-2aCnIZ7ksgqKrDzTD0v-0VpvklHBKH32cSs13vy4S6yrPiozWu_9L0pAcl_jlDWv8KYqB_PxllT1cM0yKbSOtJ0w/w181-h200/Coconut_Deodorant_Duo_Allure_420x%25402x.png" width="181" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBbl8TUqe0fF300s7qcu9QdtGGswR1Mqxh0hbx-ZBZ-5PJH7pETi9-IAZaKUzvRmtqZcTiza6qVeB8yDd78pHS8gtfWgXXINuLglJb-9ctwxDcxycnSAU92DWbe-K474JPWskZhkToMQ/s1400/GUEST_d789cbdc-97ad-4aec-a56d-970bc94d878e.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBbl8TUqe0fF300s7qcu9QdtGGswR1Mqxh0hbx-ZBZ-5PJH7pETi9-IAZaKUzvRmtqZcTiza6qVeB8yDd78pHS8gtfWgXXINuLglJb-9ctwxDcxycnSAU92DWbe-K474JPWskZhkToMQ/w200-h200/GUEST_d789cbdc-97ad-4aec-a56d-970bc94d878e.jpeg" width="200" /></a></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dermoplast-Hospital-Relieving-Irritations-Benzocaine/dp/B073PBPC51/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dermoplast&qid=1628105615&sr=8-2" target="_blank">DERMOPLAST</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The hospital provided this, and tbh I was a little skeptical at first. While I did end up using it a couple times at home, it wasn't my favorite postpartum product. I chose to include it because it did provide relief, and may work better for someone than it worked for me. Benzocaine and menthol provide immediate cooling relief, while aloe and lanolin help to moisturize. Like I said, this product technically does what it claims to do, I just found the products listed above worked better on my skin, my situation down there, and ultimately provided me more comfort.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1QhiGTJWsB37CVpxuxWfPzNysytVoW0xC5WykWcFNbG7X6LZ479n08ljcu_pjBPb3Nkw65bfN86joAwcMhmwjcexkPOsrHFJffnh-Eah6cd_KPAvTnyezmvgTChG_F_7Km5M07W8hCo/s300/71i6i6GeNUL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="141" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1QhiGTJWsB37CVpxuxWfPzNysytVoW0xC5WykWcFNbG7X6LZ479n08ljcu_pjBPb3Nkw65bfN86joAwcMhmwjcexkPOsrHFJffnh-Eah6cd_KPAvTnyezmvgTChG_F_7Km5M07W8hCo/w150-h320/71i6i6GeNUL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">YOUR MOM</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Selfexplainable, but necessary to mention.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Your partner is great, family and friends are too, but no one will truly comfort you the way your mom does during this time. She's been through it, maybe even multiple times, and just provides that "mom touch" to situations we sometimes take for granted. My mom helped me tremendously throughout my postpartum healing. If you're fortunate enough to have your mom around during this time, cherish it. You will form a new bond, and a new appreciation for everything she went through for you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXPHBDNzFJtnR7b4Qv4Lc4jPfto255M1nyoPL2VoHvCslO12kxxUukjB1RgBF-JsJjMmW-5gHYbmqoW_-osO3l3_9Q28qYaI70TPrnE7F6EWNCc4LU_OBnslG-HW4_5MSzkhSDMdi8-E/s828/IMG_4030.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="828" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXPHBDNzFJtnR7b4Qv4Lc4jPfto255M1nyoPL2VoHvCslO12kxxUukjB1RgBF-JsJjMmW-5gHYbmqoW_-osO3l3_9Q28qYaI70TPrnE7F6EWNCc4LU_OBnslG-HW4_5MSzkhSDMdi8-E/w640-h232/IMG_4030.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just like birth, everyone's postpartum experience is different. Mine was hard. While I was fortunate enough to have an "easy" time in labor, my recovery once home wasn't. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I may not know how your postpartum journey will turn out, but I can ensure that these products will help you heal and provide comfort in a not so comfortable time!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just remember, your mental recovery is just as important as your physical. You can have all the products to make your first few weeks at home smoother, however you can honestly never fully prepare for the emotions and changes you continue to go through once baby is out. The fourth trimester is real. A solid support system is just as necessary as the products above.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/s370/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="370" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/w200-h134/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-81827178137361509322021-05-13T18:03:00.001-07:002021-05-13T18:03:51.887-07:00PACKING FOR THE HOSPITAL: WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO BRING IN YOUR BAG<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">If you're anything like I was, packing your hospital bag is looming on your to-do list.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I get it, you don't want to pack too soon, but also don't want to be in labor, contracting, and scrambling to grab last minute items!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I researched many blogs before making my list and officially packing. But I'm here to tell you that a lot of the stuff you're worried about not forgetting won't even make it out of the bag!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">That's why I want to share a few key things that are essential in benefiting your hospital stay!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI52QTtIzZgIUsHqmOcQ99h8OXOqxwA0199a-exnU7yK-dQML2Zu3krjmXfYeDlJlfViIlOS7RM1478AHdd-oW-ClQ-t2iqbFlC4-ElBGSDfR9fWGKMdLLi72JNgyYHG3GT0Pc08Q8c_g/s2048/Facetune_23-08-2020-00-23-58-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI52QTtIzZgIUsHqmOcQ99h8OXOqxwA0199a-exnU7yK-dQML2Zu3krjmXfYeDlJlfViIlOS7RM1478AHdd-oW-ClQ-t2iqbFlC4-ElBGSDfR9fWGKMdLLi72JNgyYHG3GT0Pc08Q8c_g/w640-h640/Facetune_23-08-2020-00-23-58-1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>*Be sure to check your hospitals website and ask your doctor what all the hospital provides. My hospital provided quite a bit, which saved room in my bag for more important things.*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> <span>PERI BOTTLE:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The hospital provides you with one, but I'm here to help your lady bits by telling you to bring your own. This will save you at the hospital and at home. Trust me, you'll want to use this during the first pee, and many postpartum pees after that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*I'll go more in depth about this & other things that will bring relief during postpartum in my next blog.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*My hospital also provided Dermaplast & cold pads for PP relief.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>SNACKS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Baby making it's world debut and hours of the hospital cafe may not be aligned, so having a bag of snacks will be your saving grace. After hours of laboring (you can't eat once you're admitted), your grumbling stomach will thank you! Also great for your partner or support person if they get hungry during the stay too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Bonus points if your hospital room has a refrigerator to stash drinks!</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>NIPPLE CREAM:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Remember that nipple cream I mentioned in my last post? Yeah, you'll need it during your stay at the hospital too. If you do choose to breastfeed, the nurses literally stick baby on your tit the moment he/she comes out! After that baby eats around the clock (every two hours), therefore sore and tired nipples are in your </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">future. Nipple cream will relieve some of the pain, and make for a better breastfeeding experience overall.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>PADS & PANTIES:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Let's face it, you can have a birth plan but God and your baby have a plan of their own. You don't really know what your postpartum journey will look like, so having different pad sizes and panty options is essential. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span><span> Personally, I liked the mesh underwear the hospital provides. It was comfortable and I didn't have to worry about ruining my own! The pads in the hospital are huge, but again, I didn't mind them and liked the protection they provided. </span></span>As a result, I didn't even open my PP panties or pads until I was back home! You may feel differently about the hospitals options, so still pack your own.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Be sure to ask for extra pads & mesh underwear each day. You can take home whatever you don't use at the hospital. I actually left in a pair of mesh undies, and had a few pairs for my first days at home!*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>PHONE CHARGER:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">This is a given, but don't forget it! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Between family texts, overloading your camera roll with newborn pics, and FaceTime calls, you'll be happy you threw that extra charger in your bag.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>TRAVEL SIZED TOILETRIES:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">No matter how many hours you labor, a shower will feel amazing! Save room in your bag by bringing minis of your essentials. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Face wash, body wash, lotion, and dry shampoo is all I recommend. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Hats off to you if you want to wash your hair in the hospital shower. I styled mine before we left, and just touched up with dry shampoo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">You could totally bring your own towel too. Tbh, hospital towels aren't the most luxurious. Just keep in mind postpartum bleeding, and laundry once you get home.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Oh, and don't forget your toothbrush!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>CHAPSTICK:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Birth and postpartum welcomes you to lots of things, one being extremely dry lips. You'll want to have a tube bedside for easy application!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>BABY HATS, MITTENS, & SOCKS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Babies need to stay warm and have suuuuper sharp nails. You'll want to have multiple of these items handy. The hospital will give you one of those nostalgic newborn hats, but if you're anything like me, you already have matching hats & mittens picked out for pictures!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>BABY BLANKET/SWADDLE:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">While the nurses at the hospital are swaddling experts, you will not be. Swaddling that noodle newborn baby is much harder than it looks! Save yourself, and Dad, the headache and pack different size blankets and swaddling options (velcro, zip-up, etc). Looking back, this is the one thing I wish I brought more of- especially bigger "swaddle" blankets. You will eventually learn your preference, and what works for you and your baby.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">When all else fails, the hospital blankets and a few lessons from the nurses is all you will need!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>SLIPPERS/ COMFY SHOES:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">You'll eventually want nothing more than to get out of that hospital bed and walk around. Bring something you can easily slip on and off <i>(you won't be able to touch your toes again juuust yet)</i> and that feels good on those new mama feet!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>NURSING BRA/ ROBE/ SLEEP-DRESS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Just like the bed, you'll eventually want to get out of the hospital gown too! If you plan to breastfeed, changing into something easily accessible for baby is key. Being in your own clothes will help you feel refreshed, more relaxed, and ready for a new day with your new baby!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>TWO GOING HOME OUTFITS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shocker, but your stomach doesn't automatically shrink once baby comes out. Like I mentioned before, your birth plan may change in the moment and as a result your body may feel different than expected when it's finally time to go home. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">When packing think cozy and light. You may surprise yourself and feel more comfortable in a tighter, more secure option, so bring that as well.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Personally I did pack both, but ended up leaving my my trusty sweats and graphic tee.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Some good options are:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">-<i> Light, flowy sundress</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>- Loose fitting pj pants or sweats</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>- Oversized/ comfortable t-shirt</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>- Nursing tank (with comfortable bottoms) or Nursing dress</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Just knowing that you have options in your bag will help to reduce in the moment stress.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>MULTIPLE BABY GOING HOME OUTFITS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">While we're on the subject of going home outfits, let's talk about baby's too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Doctors and sonograms can be up to 2 pounds off, so having newborn and 0-3 month size outfits in your bag is "crucial". You won't want to have all newborn, or all 0-3, and then have your support person rushing home to get options!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Packing a few cute onesies, or other outfits is nice as well. This way you can try them on baby before going home (and it makes for cute pictures).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">This may have been my favorite thing to pack. I still look at what we brought Celine home in and can't believe how tiny she was!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Take all, and I really mean ALL THE THINGS from the hospital. Don't be afraid to ask for extras.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>I collected a stash each day, and by the end of our stay had a good amount of postpartum and baby items to take home!*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Frida Mom Peri Bottle-</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/frida-mom-upside-down-peri-bottle/-/A-76199073#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">https://www.target.com/p/frida-mom-upside-down-peri-bottle/-/A-76199073#lnk=sametab</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Having your bags packed means that baby's due date is nearing!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I know this is such a nerve-racking but exciting time!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The saying, <i>"Your body was made to do this"</i> is true. It's amazing how strong us women are, and what are bodies are able to do.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Enjoy the ups and downs of labor. It may be long, but it will go by quick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">And remember to breathe!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">xo,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/s370/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="370" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/w200-h134/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-30596947051119216062021-05-05T12:06:00.000-07:002021-05-05T12:06:01.560-07:00MOTHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE 2021<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br />Mother's Day is right around the corner, and it can be hard to find a gift that truly shows how much you love and appreciate the Moms in your life.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> From new Moms to Grand-moms, and every Mom in-between, I hope this guide will make the gift giving a bit easier this year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5fBI9t1B6X22oImniD8ccfjsYZxGbdFeO5ycxOjYUeftTVrRo-I45ngud41YH4MMgp-IGsxh-V097iOchGDhDGV9c9HaGbwRfWAJ5cIBCG0zJ7wduXH9mNeBGeTTv-9EiQxXWSOP0E0/s2048/dclassic+2021-05-04+162348.613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5fBI9t1B6X22oImniD8ccfjsYZxGbdFeO5ycxOjYUeftTVrRo-I45ngud41YH4MMgp-IGsxh-V097iOchGDhDGV9c9HaGbwRfWAJ5cIBCG0zJ7wduXH9mNeBGeTTv-9EiQxXWSOP0E0/s16000/dclassic+2021-05-04+162348.613.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Jewelry:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">From a personalized name necklace, to a beautiful piece she's had saved on her wishlist, this is a fool-proof gift every Mom will love!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Maternity/ Newborn Pics printed & framed:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I love this idea! While I personally did not have newborn pics done, I did do maternity pics and absolutely love them. Being able to have a way to enjoy those moments in time, not through a screen, is a such a special gift. Not sure of the type of frame she will want? Print the pictures and give Mom a gift card to pick the frames that best match her decor aesthetic!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Baby Book:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">For all those firsts and tiny keepsakes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The new mom in your life will have a place, besides her phone, to document and cherish those memories forever.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Baby Books First Year Memory Book - Little Beach Babe Memory Book - Lucy Darling" class="a-dynamic-image a-stretch-horizontal" data-a-dynamic-image="{"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX522_.jpg":[515,522],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX425_.jpg":[419,425],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX569_.jpg":[561,569],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX355_.jpg":[350,355],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX679_.jpg":[670,679],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX450_.jpg":[444,450],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX466_.jpg":[460,466]}" data-a-image-name="landingImage" data-old-hires="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SL1283_.jpg" height="315" id="landingImage" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z4QLmvXQL._SX679_.jpg" style="max-height: 438.11487481590575px; max-width: 444px; text-align: start;" width="320" /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Mommy Self-care Day:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Being a mom is the greatest yet hardest job in the world. No matter if you're a new Mom, or a mom who has transitioned to Grandma, all moms need a day to themselves! Gift the one in your life her favorite self-care activities.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Whether it be a gift card to a spa, or a basket of face masks and bath bombs to create a spa at home. Sunscreen and uninterrupted time outdoors, even her favorite snacks and time to catch up on reality tv, or watch her favorite movie! Some alone time to recharge and do the things she loves is the gift that keeps on giving.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Cozy Clothes/ New PJ's:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Perfect for the one who has become a stay at home mom during these quarantine times, or for the one who can't wait to change out of her work clothes! From silk pjs, a fluffy robe, even a new pair of lounge leggings, the mom in your life will be happy to have something besides her old sweats to come home to!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Mug Warmer:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">If you're a mom, you know the struggle of pouring a fresh cup of coffee in the morning <i>(or afternoon)</i>, only to enjoy a few sips before it's cold. Repeat the cycle a few times, and that cup of joe is good no more! Save Mom and her mornings with a mug warmer. Whether it be stationary or built in to the cup, either of these warmers will give Mom her cup of sanity back!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Personalized mug:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Speaking of mugs, why not make Mom's mornings even more special with a personalized one.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I gifted my mom a mug of all her grand babies for Christmas, and even though it was something so simple, its the thought behind it that makes the present so sweet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Together, the mug and the warmer will not only warm her cup but her heart as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXin7qQGiA9RYiH87Joh-jusj4nfsRGLq1LGSoBly_rrC_gk7ymtKU5bnuAzvU-_U5YcJkGOeFSHZ1RIe1X_Nogpr0CBfGhUJ4DbI4ntK2IzlmTWCY08QXe5YtZDnVBCO7ZU2YJYYuRU/w320-h320/517Ynmj9gnL._AC_.jpg.jpg" width="320" /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_6Ac4JnfzXoz-nsMYInLpS0w5IE8NbwUYCKwksXzX0Dcf8tocJvVHsUEWsWiTS5F_sOBWWiGv5OYNGnLtAtJEkzCjuIHWdCXPnZ0YrksG56tCsAmORSwiGwj63YgYpkx3mOafbL4_ls/s643/IMG_0909.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_6Ac4JnfzXoz-nsMYInLpS0w5IE8NbwUYCKwksXzX0Dcf8tocJvVHsUEWsWiTS5F_sOBWWiGv5OYNGnLtAtJEkzCjuIHWdCXPnZ0YrksG56tCsAmORSwiGwj63YgYpkx3mOafbL4_ls/w318-h320/IMG_0909.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXin7qQGiA9RYiH87Joh-jusj4nfsRGLq1LGSoBly_rrC_gk7ymtKU5bnuAzvU-_U5YcJkGOeFSHZ1RIe1X_Nogpr0CBfGhUJ4DbI4ntK2IzlmTWCY08QXe5YtZDnVBCO7ZU2YJYYuRU/s500/517Ynmj9gnL._AC_.jpg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Fragrance:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Everyone loves to smell good. There's something about spritzing perfume that truly changes your mood. However, this can be a gift no-one ever buys themselves. Replenish moms favorite scent, or the one she's been saving magazine samples of for months!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Bonus points if it comes with a rollerball she can throw in her bag.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Customized Phone Case:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I've said it once (maybe twice) but I'll say it again, your phone case is your best accessory- so why not show off your greatest creation?!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">It's cute, silly, and will make you (or your Mom) smile every time you turn your phone over.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_IhGJ-BJ5XwxS_XcLmBbPlE7xqjkUfa19yiXSud_pXrSlIPwnjtZDckd7Y2B9OpC-WdLpFginP5RuUIRGHWZN1ZlCVBQ6oJBAn3q1FQ5m8HPLQz-RgpchfueElDcGclEtLOcD1sC2DI/s2048/IMG_0666.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_IhGJ-BJ5XwxS_XcLmBbPlE7xqjkUfa19yiXSud_pXrSlIPwnjtZDckd7Y2B9OpC-WdLpFginP5RuUIRGHWZN1ZlCVBQ6oJBAn3q1FQ5m8HPLQz-RgpchfueElDcGclEtLOcD1sC2DI/s320/IMG_0666.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Skincare Set:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Again, moms need to take care of themselves too, and her skincare routine could probably use a little TLC itself.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> A thoughtful way to give Mom her daily dose of zen, even if it is just five minutes in the bathroom!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Picture Printer:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">What good are all those thousands of pics if something happens to her phone?! This at home printer will give Mom the ability to create a tangible home for all her favorites! You can have fun helping her print and frame, adding them to a photo album <i>(even the baby book I mentioned earlier)</i>, or sending them out to loved ones!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">& when all else fails, a homemade card and some flowers. <span style="text-align: left;">💐</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">----------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">links to some of my favorite sites/ items mentioned:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Jewelry</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.mynamenecklace.com" target="_blank">https://www.mynamenecklace.com</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pajamas</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-short-sleeve-notch-collar-top-and-shorts-pajama-set-stars-above-153/-/A-54223369?preselect=54159305#lnk=sametab" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-short-sleeve-notch-collar-top-and-shorts-pajama-set-stars-above-153/-/A-54223369?preselect=54159305#lnk=sametab</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-pajama-pants-stars-above-153/-/A-54245024?preselect=54178286#lnk=sametab">https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-pajama-pants-stars-above-153/-/A-54245024?preselect=54178286#lnk=sametab</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Robe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://skims.com/products/cozy-knit-robe-dusk?utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ne-sh-nbr-topprod&utm_term=122079969348-aud-827278637279:pla-983054451533&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cOEBhDMARIsAA3XDRjZtWDu8u9Gj9skWo5TP8YETSvcLuQ3kAlh2PCx6CoVUsBzJ_mt3L0aAiLgEALw_wcB">https://skims.com/products/cozy-knit-robe-dusk?utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ne-sh-nbr-topprod&utm_term=122079969348-aud-827278637279:pla-983054451533&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cOEBhDMARIsAA3XDRjZtWDu8u9Gj9skWo5TP8YETSvcLuQ3kAlh2PCx6CoVUsBzJ_mt3L0aAiLgEALw_wcB</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Mug Warmer </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SW28LBR/?coliid=I3N8ZPZTL159SZ&colid=1JS9USV8ZY2J4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SW28LBR/?coliid=I3N8ZPZTL159SZ&colid=1JS9USV8ZY2J4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ember-Temperature-Control-Mug-White/dp/B0773WG6NK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=RQIT9MP4ZIL3&dchild=1&keywords=ember+mug&qid=1620150341&s=home-garden&sprefix=ember%2Cgarden%2C188&sr=1-4" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Ember-Temperature-Control-Mug-White/dp/B0773WG6NK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=RQIT9MP4ZIL3&dchild=1&keywords=ember+mug&qid=1620150341&s=home-garden&sprefix=ember%2Cgarden%2C188&sr=1-4</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Personalized Mug</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://gossby.com">https://gossby.com</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Birthday-Gift-Daughter/dp/B07NX1261F/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=mothers+day+mug&qid=1620145892&sr=8-13" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Birthday-Gift-Daughter/dp/B07NX1261F/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=mothers+day+mug&qid=1620145892&sr=8-13</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Picture Printer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FDCNBTF/?coliid=I12SNFC58II0AX&colid=1JS9USV8ZY2J4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FDCNBTF/?coliid=I12SNFC58II0AX&colid=1JS9USV8ZY2J4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Check Moms favorite skincare brands site for Mothers Day deals & sets.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Sephora & Ulta also have great gift sets this time of year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">There's sooo many cute baby books on Amazon. You can really find one that fits Mom's (& baby's) personalities!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I'm excited to celebrate my first official Mothers Day this year, and may even treat myself to some things on this list!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqH9oLc-ihduRORTOGAZf5pCntEX5ZZFsgDuZHURHxcmVqkqDsm7R2lyh1m_WTyzIM5WQ_jUH7H7aKhpuB13HmNqH1kxwbhyphenhyphenE55HZqhg64d7GRIjrsbyEGELhO5SPoNsk6QgPi7mkgic/s2048/dclassic%2525202021-05-04%252520162339.121-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqH9oLc-ihduRORTOGAZf5pCntEX5ZZFsgDuZHURHxcmVqkqDsm7R2lyh1m_WTyzIM5WQ_jUH7H7aKhpuB13HmNqH1kxwbhyphenhyphenE55HZqhg64d7GRIjrsbyEGELhO5SPoNsk6QgPi7mkgic/s16000/dclassic%2525202021-05-04%252520162339.121-1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">xo,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/s370/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="370" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/w200-h134/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-28933167297342405692021-04-26T17:17:00.001-07:002021-04-26T17:59:26.910-07:0030 OF MY FAVORITE BEAUTY & OTHER RANDOM THINGS<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">In honor of me turning 30 last Monday (<span style="color: #454545; text-align: left;">🙀🙀</span>) I thought this would be a fun post.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">From beauty products, tv shows, and everything in between, here are 30 of my favorite things!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NXL6Mw9uf_9ZU8k2Y2-qCuDxriSeHKof3oTLiyzRFTca3r3Ha-EybK673GoPbmonrEkH3XSRMnSVUV5mT-1smUzAiZ8JqRb54b2sECYR661xBf1mDvCfrDLRAiCVaOFGZEJF1VEKGag/s632/859483910139120286.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NXL6Mw9uf_9ZU8k2Y2-qCuDxriSeHKof3oTLiyzRFTca3r3Ha-EybK673GoPbmonrEkH3XSRMnSVUV5mT-1smUzAiZ8JqRb54b2sECYR661xBf1mDvCfrDLRAiCVaOFGZEJF1VEKGag/s16000/859483910139120286.jpg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">1. The color pink</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">2. Friends (the tv show)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">3. Nude lipstick</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">4. Roses</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">5. Coffee</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">6. The Ouai: Leave in </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Conditioner</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">7. Perfume</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Tom Ford: Black Orchid</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Givenchy: Hot Couture</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i>KKW: Body |||</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">8. Candles</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">9. Gold hoop earrings</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">10. Kate Somerville: Exfolikate</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">11. Sundays</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">12. Cozy blankets</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">13. Avocados</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">14. Books</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">15. ELF: Wow Brow gel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">16. Clueless</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">17. Fun phone cases</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">18. Mini Cadbury Eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">19. KKW Beauty: Lip liners</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">20. Waterless: Curl Milk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">21. Legally Blonde</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">22. Kiehls: Avocado Eye Cream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">23. Pink pens & cute stationary</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">24. Lancome: Genefique Serum</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">25. Fuzzy slippers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">26. Bioderma: Sensibio Cleansing Water</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">27. Graphic T's</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">28. Fun Makeup palettes (to use & collect)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">29. Colourpop: Lux lip oils</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">30. "Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in everyday"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">xo,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/s370/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="370" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/w200-h134/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-47548161741831880162021-04-06T15:16:00.001-07:002021-05-15T13:35:00.407-07:00MUST HAVE PREGNANCY PRODUCTS- stretch marks, skincare, and more!!<p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Seven months later but here we are.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Post-partumn is a rollercoaster of emotions <i>(but that's a story for another blog)</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I'm giving you all the things I loved during pregnancy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">From preventing stretch marks, combating pregnancy skin changes, and keeping cozy here are 10 of my must have products!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoySYqgUr-9Z3gYh1grYhVf8oL7zugrwEITVyp9z0Dlh29qIivaAps1MgROKCT1EL_SnfZqwx9LIqGOYY_0iHd34J2yvwB11uhn6nlAFI1UFiRRhktnl_b4z3f8XAUhXYF6JswG3Vy1Xs/s2048/4F29FBE7-0254-4F32-B09F-9CDEC1549C08.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoySYqgUr-9Z3gYh1grYhVf8oL7zugrwEITVyp9z0Dlh29qIivaAps1MgROKCT1EL_SnfZqwx9LIqGOYY_0iHd34J2yvwB11uhn6nlAFI1UFiRRhktnl_b4z3f8XAUhXYF6JswG3Vy1Xs/w640-h424/4F29FBE7-0254-4F32-B09F-9CDEC1549C08.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;">*all products are linked*</span></i><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Let's start it off with what you all came for- stretch marks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i>While they may be genetic, there are ways to treat and prevent them</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="https://earthmamaorganics.com/collections/for-mama/products/belly-butter" target="_blank">EARTH MAMA: BELLY BUTTER</a> <a href="https://earthmamaorganics.com/collections/pregnancy-support/products/belly-oil" target="_blank">& OIL</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">After using something different during my first few months, I soon saw a glimpse of what could have been the start of a stretch mark and knew I needed a product that was more "heavy duty". </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I'm here to tell you that what the reviews say are true! Earth Mama Belly Butter & Oil is truly amazing! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Formulated with organic herbs and oils to help ease the appearance of stretch marks, and encourage skins natural elasticity. The belly oil also contains calendula, jojoba, borage, and orange blossom oils to give skin a comforting, hydrated feel. Both products have a light citrus scent and are non greasy. I personally used the butter every morning, and both the oil and the butter every night all over my hips, breasts, thighs, and of course my growing belly!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAzTelHqumbWrLK9OlerhAelhq6CKdo6g38DDhnatM8WK5qjrYPPgGzpjUNInpyBvnB02nReMxRSqvnpUEaquPqyiXM2Bh0vmlzvB9Cz1tNG28AkrvFj6-36vUkOxGMEGLvp3ZfuqpLg/s720/10-108_BellyButter_8oz_shadow-11_web_720x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAzTelHqumbWrLK9OlerhAelhq6CKdo6g38DDhnatM8WK5qjrYPPgGzpjUNInpyBvnB02nReMxRSqvnpUEaquPqyiXM2Bh0vmlzvB9Cz1tNG28AkrvFj6-36vUkOxGMEGLvp3ZfuqpLg/w200-h200/10-108_BellyButter_8oz_shadow-11_web_720x.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbAwJpo3xQMBcUq-vrw-kMBmvuhdV13miBu_ZRuphbTeFXAhthWJYLAqDF67EtZQG87cBoeLka2_acyO3tMhdC9qiM5DnrxZNXlgDSt_8aXbKvLYbHboagvl_E-QyCXBwCWy3SAxlb80/s720/10-244_BellyOil_4oz_front-09_shadow_web_720x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbAwJpo3xQMBcUq-vrw-kMBmvuhdV13miBu_ZRuphbTeFXAhthWJYLAqDF67EtZQG87cBoeLka2_acyO3tMhdC9qiM5DnrxZNXlgDSt_8aXbKvLYbHboagvl_E-QyCXBwCWy3SAxlb80/w200-h200/10-244_BellyOil_4oz_front-09_shadow_web_720x.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>* I did get tiny stretch marks that appeared AFTER pregnancy, once my belly deflated. However, I continued to use this combo of products and no lie, they diminished within a couple of weeks! *</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.katesomerville.com/us/en/delikate-recoverycream-moisturizer-for-sensitive-skin/10303_DeliKate.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>KATE SOMERVILLE: DELIKATE MOISTURIZER</b></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Just like your body, pregnancy skin is ever-changing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I've always had dry skin, but pregnancy took me to a whole new skin desert! I stumbled upon Kate Somerville's Delikate moisturizer and it truly is a "stressed skin saver". This cream provides immediate and lasting relief for dry, irritated skin, while not only reducing the appearance of redness but improves skins barrier. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">It honestly brought my skin back to life, and helped me find my pregnancy glow!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnInfycUsqMWQY_hPW-BGuezgGleirnnRc1FHrFeZ8zFhRNiVqm2wmFiwxZr_zGjj0qNAmOpk9bktRXdTfqwYV_7z4jzllU_9jpSwtb___Y-WFJbhmI8k6fYe0iFMijmVwZDQQ3d79sU/s828/IMG_0314.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnInfycUsqMWQY_hPW-BGuezgGleirnnRc1FHrFeZ8zFhRNiVqm2wmFiwxZr_zGjj0qNAmOpk9bktRXdTfqwYV_7z4jzllU_9jpSwtb___Y-WFJbhmI8k6fYe0iFMijmVwZDQQ3d79sU/s320/IMG_0314.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/eye-creams-and-serums/avocado-eye-cream/258.html?dwvar_258_size=0.95%20fl.%20oz.%20Jar" target="_blank">KIEHLS: CREAMY AVOCADO EYE CREAM</a><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> Again, your skin during pregnancy is always changing. So just like my face, my under-eyes were becoming quite dry as well. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">This eye cream has worked wonders in providing hydration and improving texture, including those pesky fine lines. It also helps to de-puff and brighten under-eye appearance- because trying to sleep when a baby is kicking you in the ribs isn't exactly the definition of getting a good nights sleep before baby arrives! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The creamy pastel green texture feels amazing once applied, and provides the most gorgeous glow to the orbital area. Plus, anything avocado is already a win for me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Avocado Eye Cream" class="m-lazyloaded" data-aspectratio="auto" data-index="0" data-sizes="(min-width:1024px) 465px" data-src="https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=465&sfrm=png&q=70" data-srcset="https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=233&sfrm=png&q=70 233w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=326&sfrm=png&q=70 326w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=465&sfrm=png&q=70 465w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=698&sfrm=png&q=70 698w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=791&sfrm=png&q=70 791w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=930&sfrm=png&q=70 930w" height="320" sizes="(min-width:1024px) 465px" src="https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=465&sfrm=png&q=70" srcset="https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=233&sfrm=png&q=70 233w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=326&sfrm=png&q=70 326w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=465&sfrm=png&q=70 465w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=698&sfrm=png&q=70 698w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=791&sfrm=png&q=70 791w, https://www.kiehls.com/dw/image/v2/AANG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-kiehls-master-catalog/default/dw8f6cca48/nextgen/skin-care/eye-care/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado/kiehls-eye-cream-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-28g-000-3605970236915-whip.jpg?sw=930&sfrm=png&q=70 930w" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;" width="320" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085T53RNZ/ref=dp_iou_view_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>SLIPPERS</b></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Sure, you're warned that your feet might swell, but never about how much your feet will hurt just from cooking dinner! Give your feet some much needed TLC, and get yourself a pair of cozy slippers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Not only are these comfortable, they're chic, and keep your feet the perfect temperature (hot flashes are another thing no one talks about).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Like a soft hug throughout the day, your feet will thank you!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Slippers for Women, Open Toe Fuzzy Fluffy House Slippers Cozy Memory Foam Anti-Skid Plush Criss Cross Furry Slides Indoor Outdoor" class="a-dynamic-image a-stretch-vertical" data-a-dynamic-image="{"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY535_.jpg":[535,535],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY395_.jpg":[395,395],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY500_.jpg":[500,500],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY575_.jpg":[575,575],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY625_.jpg":[625,625],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY695_.jpg":[695,695],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY675_.jpg":[675,675]}" data-a-image-name="landingImage" data-old-hires="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UL1500_.jpg" height="200" id="landingImage" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71wBszf3MoL._AC_UY695_.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; max-height: 362px; max-width: 434px; text-align: start;" width="173" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-robe-stars-above/-/A-78441192?preselect=78120159#lnk=sametab" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>ROBE</b></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Keeping with the cozy theme, you'll want to have a robe around too. Having things that make you feel good is important when your body is going through so many (sometimes uncomfortable) changes. This one from target is literally the softest material, that just envelopes you into a heavenly place of cozy bliss. Made of 95% modal, it's the perfect weight to keep you warm without getting too hot in the summertime, but can be layered with long sleeved pjs or a blanket in the winter. The piping detail gives it that chic, hotel robe vibe giving you a touch of luxury around the house.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Oh, and did I mention it has pockets!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqc7mEegJJm0X62I3eKBaf457b5pWXmL_s7xVc-tx_2Xz1o0uhAsOhHc1iZZEoZ15H4QmqBlghXKX9cr-6ScQeCPaK_qyqWbi2U1_Sy7i6lYTOw2LXsXesY86itbg32UVAoUSz7eoYVU/s2048/5F6D0526-F1A4-4257-8248-5435C334DD7B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1737" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqc7mEegJJm0X62I3eKBaf457b5pWXmL_s7xVc-tx_2Xz1o0uhAsOhHc1iZZEoZ15H4QmqBlghXKX9cr-6ScQeCPaK_qyqWbi2U1_Sy7i6lYTOw2LXsXesY86itbg32UVAoUSz7eoYVU/s320/5F6D0526-F1A4-4257-8248-5435C334DD7B.jpeg" /></a><img alt="" class="styles__ThumbnailImage-beej2j-11 WRnFU" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_1f46a7c0-5b7d-442a-a3ff-e85058afc240?wid=253&hei=253&qlt=80&fmt=pjpeg" style="text-align: start;" type="image" width="320" /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W56XFQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">PREGNANCY PILLOW</span></b></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Does it really work? Do I reallllyyyy need it? The answer, YES!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">By now you know that getting bigger everyday comes with it's comfort challenges. This pillow will help you get maximum rest, whether it's a quick cat nap, or a full nights sleep! Personally, I went with the jersey pillow case because hot flashes and night sweats were a thing I struggled with. This material was great for it didn't trap in heat, but was still soft and snuggly. I also suffered from leg cramps and horrible hip pain, and can honestly say this pillow helped me wake up feeling refreshed versus brittle.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">If you've been on the fence about getting one, this is your sign to hit "add to cart".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhawwAuf7v5xbfTc2nQC4yz3JHAia0J6imoPGCsuCS5kn2oL8bEKd0wBggsp6RU8nyE0b8kz5zhLMCj2QDcfpwy4A5_UZ1WFohWp5F9dDOIjo-M6M7P6w5iG5LNPFbGg1Gqo_SfQO9n4/s1810/B06D8CFD-B8B3-4B12-BBF0-193FC944ED9B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1810" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhawwAuf7v5xbfTc2nQC4yz3JHAia0J6imoPGCsuCS5kn2oL8bEKd0wBggsp6RU8nyE0b8kz5zhLMCj2QDcfpwy4A5_UZ1WFohWp5F9dDOIjo-M6M7P6w5iG5LNPFbGg1Gqo_SfQO9n4/w400-h275/B06D8CFD-B8B3-4B12-BBF0-193FC944ED9B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://us.boohoo.com/maternity-2-pck-cycling-short/BZZ45290.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>MATERNITY SHORTS</b></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Being pregnant during a stay at home order helped my wallet when it came to maternity clothes, but it was also summer, so I needed to trade in my sweats for something cooler. These bike shorts were a godsend. Comfy enough to wear around the house, yet trendy enough to style if you leave.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> Sizing maternity clothes can be tricky, tbh. So even though these are super stretchy, I bought a smaller size closer to my pre-pregnant size, and a size up. Towards the end of my pregnancy I was filling out the bigger size, but at a price point this affordable you won't feel bad about purchasing multiple pairs!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWFPVpgae5gYgBFDyPJGyNJbwNTxvaMM0aClrf4JzGR3F6HS2Q9ScqSAJEef-xXiA6yBvVR3UFoIznqqjismN8R7EvAfolW6NHhjIuYhA4pjn1iwWzYY10QVgw2iep5aBcwrKKBzDlto/s1501/4A5BEC7C-6099-4979-8F23-C148ED0E49F2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWFPVpgae5gYgBFDyPJGyNJbwNTxvaMM0aClrf4JzGR3F6HS2Q9ScqSAJEef-xXiA6yBvVR3UFoIznqqjismN8R7EvAfolW6NHhjIuYhA4pjn1iwWzYY10QVgw2iep5aBcwrKKBzDlto/w278-h400/4A5BEC7C-6099-4979-8F23-C148ED0E49F2.jpeg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://earthmamaorganics.com/collections/breastfeeding-support/products/organic-nipple-butter" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>EARTH MAMA: NIPPLE CREAM</b></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Your boobs change a lot! In fact, they're one of the first things to change when becoming pregnant, and you'll want to start taking care of your nipples sooner rather than later. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">After trial and error with other brands, I ended up with [another] Earth Mama product. This nipple cream is lanolin free (no stickiness), melts into skin, and helps heal dry, cracked, and sore nipples. Once baby arrives this cream can be used as a lubricant for more comfortable pumping sessions, or before and after nursing. Plus it's safe for baby, so no need to wash off before feeding! You can also apply to lips, elbows, and cuticles. Which, if yours are anything like mine- suffering from the constant hand washing!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Organic Nipple Butter" class="lazyautosizes lazyloaded" data-aspectratio="1.0" data-index="1" data-photoswipe-height="1000" data-photoswipe-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_1800x1800.jpg?v=1614885892" data-photoswipe-width="1000" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_360x.jpg?v=1614885892 360w, //cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_540x.jpg?v=1614885892 540w, //cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_720x.jpg?v=1614885892 720w, //cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_900x.jpg?v=1614885892 900w, //cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_1080x.jpg?v=1614885892 1080w" data-widths="[360, 540, 720, 900, 1080]" sizes="299px" srcset="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_360x.jpg?v=1614885892 360w, https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_540x.jpg?v=1614885892 540w, https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_720x.jpg?v=1614885892 720w, https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_900x.jpg?v=1614885892 900w, https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8536/4887/products/10-232_NippleButter_2oz_shadow_web_1080x.jpg?v=1614885892 1080w" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://margotelena.com/products/always-in-rose-bath-oil" target="_blank"><b>BATH OIL</b></a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Another item that falls under the feel good category.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">From helping you relax, to calming those growing aches and pains, baths are essential when you're pregnant. It's also amazing when your little one starts to enjoy bath time too with their tiny kicks!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">This oil is the added luxury your bath time needs. The delicious blend of rose, hibiscus, and warm amber will fill your senses with a heavenly yet feminine mix. While the added cocoa butter leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated, no matter how long you soaked in the tub. The bottle also adds a rich flare among your other bath time essentials.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAllxk_ERydP1Y_6XAwR6shKjforrZGFFKov8OIvinkTUvHVW8iBXpq_MC-9NoZP2ElfbBFm1vCCWQ6up_MdGN62o2jcfWeMKJtj6rTqd1pdIAzqhCBCZIQIpk2CWFukOPlvym9GpvXlQ/s1120/IMG_0313.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAllxk_ERydP1Y_6XAwR6shKjforrZGFFKov8OIvinkTUvHVW8iBXpq_MC-9NoZP2ElfbBFm1vCCWQ6up_MdGN62o2jcfWeMKJtj6rTqd1pdIAzqhCBCZIQIpk2CWFukOPlvym9GpvXlQ/w286-h400/IMG_0313.JPG" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Dates-Pitted/dp/B074VDMNH7/ref=sr_1_8_0o_wf?dchild=1&keywords=dates&qid=1617401903&sr=8-8" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">DATES</span></b></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Okay, this last one is random, but you need them in your third trimester.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Dates are said to help with preparing the uterus and ripening the cervix for labor. There's tons of other benefits to eating dates during pregnancy because of all the good for you ingredients such as fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin k. They are also said to help with postpartum hemorrhage. Always consult with your doctor, but I started eating them around 36/37 weeks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Six dates a day seems to be the magic number, which for me was easy for I liked the taste. However, theres many other ways to incorporate dates into your diet if you're not into having them as a snack- think blending in a smoothie, or adding them to your oatmeal. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="365 by Whole Foods Market, Dried Fruit, Pitted Dates, 8 Ounce" class="a-dynamic-image a-stretch-horizontal" data-a-dynamic-image="{"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX466_.jpg":[559,466],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX569_.jpg":[683,569],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX385_.jpg":[462,385],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX425_.jpg":[510,425],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX522_.jpg":[626,522],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX679_.jpg":[815,679],"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX342_.jpg":[410,342]}" data-a-image-name="landingImage" data-old-hires="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SL1500_.jpg" height="320" id="landingImage" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EWBPnopcL._SX679_.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; max-height: 525.4120171673819px; max-width: 438px; text-align: start;" width="267" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I hope this helps all my soon to be mamas, no matter how far along in your pregnancy you are.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I have lots of things I still want to share, including postpartum must-haves, newborn necessities, and more!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">xo,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/s370/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="370" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswikV54teS1xXRRwJPxxjC1JZv0N_MhnbrCh3WFUJnm1RVcSPBGilYMq5sEQpIPbapWfNjPQETDIHLJ2oxFgq3nZsR8uPvze5vKm5H6qAwvR49ik0pzCGp8mNRKhAIlim9uWBI8UME4Y/w200-h134/Screen+Shot+2017-03-01+at+5.37.36+PM.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-31631432822217601772020-09-01T01:22:00.001-07:002020-09-05T15:33:05.810-07:00My Maternity Shoot<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="text-align: center;">A million thoughts run through your head the day you find out you're pregnant. For me, one of those what that I knew I wanted to create a maternity shoot I would be able to look back on and cherish.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3Rfc27NwmoybqBjKMn1-hRT2I7p90SoyHtM97DwnRO7nh_3w0QYco9S1eNY_jwcwnFb-cOz-b5o408YzEpCgOmHvlW0PYVFmdLzMczyE16vnhQW7xMBZYktzP9IiQRpGk4rR1aq-JlQ/s2048/2020063729038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3Rfc27NwmoybqBjKMn1-hRT2I7p90SoyHtM97DwnRO7nh_3w0QYco9S1eNY_jwcwnFb-cOz-b5o408YzEpCgOmHvlW0PYVFmdLzMczyE16vnhQW7xMBZYktzP9IiQRpGk4rR1aq-JlQ/w800-h534/2020063729038.jpg" width="800" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The uncertainty of Covid made me doubt the idea of my dream maternity shoot becoming a reality. However, after months of envisioning, creating a mood board, and realizing that I'm never going to be pregnant for the first time again, I decided to safely go ahead and set one up!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkvMwdosxQKvWU3MAQmHstpfZkKNbxntgcomr4rzWimylNPjJCPvTTIqeCdgpibu4CDmoO8Vv2B_XqvoBIh20T_SboZQVVDdb8_hah7MSiwKP6P_z-ghsQR332kSznVRykaAg1-_kne4/s1200/unknown.png.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1200" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkvMwdosxQKvWU3MAQmHstpfZkKNbxntgcomr4rzWimylNPjJCPvTTIqeCdgpibu4CDmoO8Vv2B_XqvoBIh20T_SboZQVVDdb8_hah7MSiwKP6P_z-ghsQR332kSznVRykaAg1-_kne4/w513-h410/unknown.png.png" width="513" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I wanted to embody the feelings you have growing a child-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Feminine mixed with mother nature, dreamy and ethereal, beautiful and angelic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I have to give a huge shoutout and thanks to Anna who brought my vision to life, and Taylor who created this gorgeous bouquet that really completed the look.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">There's honestly so many good pics that I even had a difficult time narrowing them down this, but I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027898535039273076.post-3388519682171841742020-08-30T14:31:00.144-07:002020-08-30T16:37:33.632-07:00NESTING: How to make the most out of a small space with a new baby<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /><i>Nesting: the act of organizing, cleaning, and preparing for a baby.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">While most start this phase during the last few months of pregnancy, thanks to being stuck at home during quarantine, I like to think mine started a little bit sooner.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_FYdBpXFBA1tHogcDaEebtY7I2DXUBgLYbDMravjX0sb7FD2aw5XwXTfoo-ghch2SlHBB2PCqPHJX9Gy_xRQpUHjKdE48olHCJl-g9XsD1wvtX3TFtKqAd3kOAIP6bljmCEKByY3Do/s1600/IMG_9811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1600" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_FYdBpXFBA1tHogcDaEebtY7I2DXUBgLYbDMravjX0sb7FD2aw5XwXTfoo-ghch2SlHBB2PCqPHJX9Gy_xRQpUHjKdE48olHCJl-g9XsD1wvtX3TFtKqAd3kOAIP6bljmCEKByY3Do/w800-h473/IMG_9811.JPG" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Since moving in together, we've been able to make our one bedroom apartment work for us. However factor in the early baby gifts, diapers you start stockpiling, and the four walls you call home quickly begin to feel more like four walls of a cardboard box!</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Personally, I started to think of all the things I wished I had, like a room to convert to a nursery. I even found myself angry at the layout of the laundry/storage room, conjuring up ways I could apartment-friendly redesign it! A few deep breaths and a snack break later, I was refreshed and knew I just needed to get creative with the space I DID have. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I spent many hours pinning and saving furniture, and can gladly say that after a few months (and a few trips to the Target drive-up) I am very happy with the little spaces I've created for baby.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Wanted to share a few helpful hints I learned along the way for any other new, or soon to be moms in a similar situation!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">First, declutter and reorganize!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I know this seems like a no-brainer, but after throwing away old mail, cleaning out the junk drawer, even rearranging the pantry and disposing of old food, I suddenly had so much free space! Now I was able to organize baby things, and the necessities we use frequently as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Storage baskets and bins will become your best friend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I have these all over, from the bathroom closet to the changing table. Not only do they hide extra linens and skincare products, make everything look more aesthetically pleasing, but give everything a proper place which helps keep you and the area looking organized! Baskets and bins are also a way to have fun with storage. By choosing your favorite color or a fun pattern, you're able to incorporate a theme just as you would in a nursery.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgON1t7uma8Rtvjw67ZjfwLHmWjRSjcwB7urdxiikFBnRVejbNEc13z3iOIKpIvuRoOYDbeDIVVmgI1BUBcIq7Z-cQDTEfvNjk3DHIdU8z0JWoLnkbzZzM6sqWXIxFJw3WG3N3oV6vjaN8/s2048/4C51DC3C-1FBD-475C-900C-C9CFD62997D1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgON1t7uma8Rtvjw67ZjfwLHmWjRSjcwB7urdxiikFBnRVejbNEc13z3iOIKpIvuRoOYDbeDIVVmgI1BUBcIq7Z-cQDTEfvNjk3DHIdU8z0JWoLnkbzZzM6sqWXIxFJw3WG3N3oV6vjaN8/s640/4C51DC3C-1FBD-475C-900C-C9CFD62997D1.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkP0re1eCb-7rsh5rORafHBDyfRtDZ0X2fQWDiRyGGPznWPykRPQZh0P1H8JouzGKB81qOr4pjbCwg7lt57OliDapT1aJbCC9Q_CgcvpiCxsRQT9R-RIsv2BTZU73Ugd2D-XWdHc-7sIs/s2048/11B5620D-5198-4B3E-8C49-2FF9F516D8AB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2048" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkP0re1eCb-7rsh5rORafHBDyfRtDZ0X2fQWDiRyGGPznWPykRPQZh0P1H8JouzGKB81qOr4pjbCwg7lt57OliDapT1aJbCC9Q_CgcvpiCxsRQT9R-RIsv2BTZU73Ugd2D-XWdHc-7sIs/w512-h332/11B5620D-5198-4B3E-8C49-2FF9F516D8AB.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Next, rework and get creative with the space you do have!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Another thing that will become your BFF throughout this whole process- a tape measure.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Think of the big items you absolutely need to make space for; i.e..a glider/rocker, bassinet, changing table, etc. Then get to measuring and re-arranging! </span><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Just make sure you leave the heavy lifting to the non-pregnant one in the relationship</span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Moving furniture to a different corner or hallway almost adds a sense of feng shui by opening up and harmonizing the room in a new way!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoB-413f0L15m2N_3kyNlsY0nFIFXVrEBsPZr4uuoUdLb6IkJ5oV-jxlIHOopfnwB7TSi1L7Qomy8qsyiVT9OU8AOj_NgWhoPkGe2ZQq8brCOFQdQe-bfcvAK49g8k2RGRS6M0Guf5MI/s1600/IMG_9853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="1600" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoB-413f0L15m2N_3kyNlsY0nFIFXVrEBsPZr4uuoUdLb6IkJ5oV-jxlIHOopfnwB7TSi1L7Qomy8qsyiVT9OU8AOj_NgWhoPkGe2ZQq8brCOFQdQe-bfcvAK49g8k2RGRS6M0Guf5MI/w640-h436/IMG_9853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I fret for months about where and how I was going to store her clothes. After driving myself (and probably everyone I talked to) crazy imaging ways I could re-work the apartment, on top of endless nights scrolling furniture sites, I finally found the solution right in front of me.. the unused space in our closet!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">With the help of my trusty measuring tape I was able to order the perfect little dressers for her little clothes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">These dressers were literally like the missing pieces of the puzzle, fitting so perfectly in a space that we weren't even occupying with our own clothes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Since baby clothes are so tiny, I was also able to hang a few special pieces right above a shelf staging my accessories. Again, this wasn't a space I was using nor does it eliminate any additional storage for my things.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQbbDBVIjPGJIddFpDDVLxZgR21AWCRV2axJil0ve9UlsT8nsV8Cd95_cCUcEtIQMOMsykh_N83NSOXPuVpS2_OPb-7R9AOkgC3FhP2zr8AIMtCi9qOoP4mR4RrayrCYLLC8Iwuh4Er4/s2048/B70AED90-027C-4C37-89FE-7C846F98F6B0.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQbbDBVIjPGJIddFpDDVLxZgR21AWCRV2axJil0ve9UlsT8nsV8Cd95_cCUcEtIQMOMsykh_N83NSOXPuVpS2_OPb-7R9AOkgC3FhP2zr8AIMtCi9qOoP4mR4RrayrCYLLC8Iwuh4Er4/s640/B70AED90-027C-4C37-89FE-7C846F98F6B0.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">I think all one bedroom first time moms long for creating and decorating their baby's dream nursery. Take it from me, creating the little areas in your home will bring you the same sense of joy and comfort. You'll walk by each corner proud of your work and dream of the little baby that will be occupying it so soon! Along with every tiny piece of clothing you fold and put away, imaging the days of dressing up your little one.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">We will be able to create that special space just for our baby one day, with a little extra knowledge on how to maximize and organize the area!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfKXU2MfMqqE_WmzkRlXKqXmUpV41KJt5IS_Ir7H8zUvyHw7NQAId4Ufh-sybnfxIHG3l6pTHCEpqGolSYl9pOdUpaHYgwDSyy7hA46CtpUkuI59c6twoiiHlZQw4xNAzLOM_UqpaxyI/s2048/5F111C4F-3EC8-4B24-B996-C2B704FBB4A9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfKXU2MfMqqE_WmzkRlXKqXmUpV41KJt5IS_Ir7H8zUvyHw7NQAId4Ufh-sybnfxIHG3l6pTHCEpqGolSYl9pOdUpaHYgwDSyy7hA46CtpUkuI59c6twoiiHlZQw4xNAzLOM_UqpaxyI/w601-h800/5F111C4F-3EC8-4B24-B996-C2B704FBB4A9.JPG" width="601" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Plus let's be real, babies eventually take over the whole house, so why not start early by having a little bit of baby in every room!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: right;"> </div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u>Shop some of my items;</u></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pink stackable storage container with lid:</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">(I purchased in the 3 & 3.7 size)</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WXGTGVQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pink 2 drawer storage cube:</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N8FD8D9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pink rectangle storage basket:</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">(used for diapers and wipes)</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://www.target.com/p/12-medium-y-weave-rectangle-decorative-bin-pink---room-essentials--8482-/-/A-53859997</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Mini storage basket:</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">(I have these all over the house & in so many different colors)</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://www.target.com/p/y-weave-mini-cube-storage-basket-gray---room-essentials--8482-/-/A-51466719</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; 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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you would've told me 7 months ago that I would be pregnant in the middle of a global pandemic caused by an unknown virus flipping life everyday as we know it upside down, while riots and protests fighting for equal rights are also happening all over the world, I would've assumed you watch waaayy too many sci-fi movies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yet here I am writing this from the comfort of my home, while the outside world is still in shambles, and a tiny baby kicks in my belly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There are a lot of emotions and a lot of firsts that come with being newly pregnant. From the excitement of telling your friends and family, your first ultrasound seeing your little peanut, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">the first baby item you buy, the first talks of your baby shower, the first time family and friends see your bump, and eventually the first time your baby kicks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">However, 2020 has changed a lot of these moments for us first time moms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To be honest, I've had some pretty hard moments throughout this pandemic pregnancy. Did I think I would be social distancing from my mom and sisters at such an exciting time? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">That the only way for them to see my growing bump was through text or FaceTime?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">That I would be going to every doctor appointment alone- even the monumental ones?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">That I would be out of work for months, or the stress that comes with being with an essential worker?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">At the end of the day, does any of <i>THAT</i> stuff really matter? No.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm healthy, baby is healthy, and my loved ones are as well. On top of so many other blessings we've received throughout this time that may not have been given if things were different. God had a plan, and knew what he was doing when he made me pandemically pregnant!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Quarantine has given us a new outlook on things.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For me personally, it has allowed me to connect with the peace and beauty that is my growing baby and body. A new appreciation for my family and friends and the ways they've helped keep the "first time mom" excitement alive. Time to reconnect with hobbies that calm my mind. An opportunity to organize and prep for the baby in ways I would have told myself I was "too tired" or "too busy" to do otherwise. I've even started cooking/baking, which is something I RARELY did <i>(Donovan says it's my motherly instincts kicking in)</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This time has also helped build and strengthen the relationships most important to me, while finding new ways to connect and share these special moments. For instance, going to doctor appointments alone allows me to video the ultrasounds- something we probably would have not thought of doing before. I now have pictures <i><b>and</b></i> videos of our baby moving inside me, and a way to experience that moment with loved ones. It truly makes it much more magical!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So, was I down and in my feelings in the beginning? Yes (crazy times and pregnant hormones aren't the greatest combo).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">[but] Honestly I couldn't be more happy to become a mom! From every little kick, poke, movement, even craving, this baby already brings so much delight and excitement to each of my days. This might not be the pregnancy any of us first time moms envisioned, but it truly is such a joyous and blessed time for us to cherish and enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Despite the crazy times we're in, I thank you for letting me share a different type of crazy time in my life. There's honestly soo many more things I've been working on to share, and my hope is that these post bring some light and love to whoever wants to experience </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>(or going through)</i></span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> it with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Soo, I thought why not make it a monthly (maybe bi-weekly) thing where I show you the recent pieces I'm loving, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and how I style a few of them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This style of top has been on my radar, and with spring right around the corner <i>(rumor has it the groundhog didn't see his shadow) </i>I thought now would be the perfect time to get it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The mesh sleeves bring an elegant transitional element, making it the perfect from winter to spring, or from day to night top. While the overall structure and front clasps give that trendy milk maid vibe. Dress it up, or dress it down, it's a super cute top that's not going out of style anytime soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I know what you're thinking, another black piece of clothing?! But honestly, you can never have too many. I love basic pieces like this because they're literally so easy to throw on with any type of outfit! Pair it with sweats or leggings for a casual, chill day, or your favorite high-waisted black jeans for a night out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whether you're spending the day with your boo, your besties, your family, or treating yourself, I've put together some fun ideas. After all, fancy dinners are nice, but why not add some spice to the sugar in your life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There's plenty of these here in Dallas that have an array of old school games and local drinks. Channel your competitive side, and see who's the real champ at ski ball, or DDR!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Like build a bear, but with plants! These trendy botanics will add the perfect touch to your living room, plus you'll have fun seeing what creations everyone comes up with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">How often do you spontaneously stay in a hotel, or view your city through the eyes of a tourist? Book a night </span><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(or two)</span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> in that hotel you've never had a reason to stay in, browse local shops, try the new restaurant that just opened downtown, and just enjoy your city with someone you love!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Kick it back old school and see if you still have skills on four wheels! Go all out with knee socks, shorts, and a classic graphic tee. If you're lucky, you may even hear some pop tunes from your youth under the disco lights!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">TH- 30 pan palette & brush roll</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">25% off eye palettes, brow, blush & bronzer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ 10 piece sets at discount</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ $10 limited edition magnetic palettes or FREE with purchase of 6 eyeshadow singles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kyliecosmetics.com/">KYLIE COSMETICS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://quayaustralia.com/">QUAY AUSTRALIA</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Buy one get one FREE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://meltcosmetics.com/">MELT COSMETICS</a>"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">up to 70% off select items site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*excludes new collection</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://valfre.com/">VALFRE:</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">up to 90% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kkwfragrance.com/">KKW FRAGRANCE</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://firstaidbeauty.com/">FIRST AID BEAUTY</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: HOLIYAY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://elfcosmetics.com/">ELF COSMETICS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">50% off orders of $30 or more</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://shopbando.com/">BANDO</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off EVERYTHING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: THIRTYOFF</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kylieskin.com/">KYLIE SKIN</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">FREE SHIPPING OVER $50</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ free kylie skin headband</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thebalmcosmetics.com/">THE BALM COSMETICS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">50% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.prettylittlething.us/">PRETTY LITTLE THING</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">up to 80% off EVERYTHING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ an extra 20% off</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: PROMO20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.bhcosmetics.com/">BH COSMETICS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">up to 70% off brush sets, palettes, & more</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*some exclusions apply</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.asos.com/us/women/">ASOS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off EVERYTHING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: BIG30</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://unscriptedbeauty.com/">UNSCRIPTED BEAUTY</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">buy one get one free</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://savagex.com/">SAVAGE X FENTY</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">65% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://elciecosmetics.com/">ELCIE COSMETICS</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ free shipping</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://us.boohoo.com/womens/promo/flash-sale?bf_homepage_flash-sale">BOOHOO</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">up to 75% off EVERYTHING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ an extra 20% off</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: EXTRA</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sosorella.com/">SORELLA BOUTIQUE</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">50-80% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://hankandhenry.com/">HANK & HENRY BEAUTY</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">55% off site-wide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">$5 off mystery boxes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: BLACKFRIDAY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://milkmakeup.com/">MILK MAKEUP</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">25% off site-wide</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ FREE glitter bag & werk it set with purchases $65+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/">JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">BLACK FRIDAY;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">40% off all lip products</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">35% off all highlighter products</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off all fashion & accessories</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off all palettes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">25% off concealers & setting powders</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CYBER MONDAY;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">25% off entire site</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*excludes holiday collection</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ FREE SHIPPING all weekend</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://glossier.com/">GLOSSIER</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">20% off EVERYTHING</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://olehenriksen.com/">OLE HENRIKSEN</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">20% off site-wide</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ FREE mini 5 piece set with purchase of $75 or more</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ FREE 2 day shipping on orders $50 & up</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO CODE NEEDED</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bathandbodyworks.com/">BATH & BODY WORKS</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">40% off EVERYTHING</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ free shipping on order $40 or more</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: CYBERDAY</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">SEPHORA & ULTA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">both having online</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/">DANESSA MYRICKS:</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">45% off EVERYTHING</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CODE: DMB45</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://windsorstore.com/">WINDSOR</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30% off EVERYTHING</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">+ free shipping</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: CYBER30</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://lagirlusa.com/">LA GIRL COSMETICS</a>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">40% off site-wide</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">CODE: CYBERMONDAY</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Most brands are starting their sales early this year, so I will be updating this post throughout the weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Be sure to check the IG's and websites of any additional brands you love in case I miss any!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Let's start with my skin- a little history if you will. 2019 definitely brought some changes, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(more sensitivity)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> but my skin has relatively remained the same. I have dry skin; and when I say dry I mean, <i>temperatures dropping taking my moisture levels with it, dry</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">While I like to keep my regimen fairly simple, I am a sucker for anything skincare and have dabbled with new products throughout the year. Some affected my skin negatively, while others found their permanent home on my bathroom counter. That said, I wanted to start small when venturing into the over hyped, trendy skincare world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm sure you remember being a young teen and your mom taking you to buy your first Clinique three step system, which of course, included a toner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Toners can be formulated for all different skin types. C</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ontaining good for your skin ingredients such as, anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories, acids that target specific skin concerns, even vitamins and other nourishing properties. J</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ust like our beloved Clinique step 2, they still help to balance pH levels, while acting as an additional post cleansing step to ensure that your skin is free of all the makeup and grime from the day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As I used the last drop of my tried and true toner, I began to feel like maybe my skin was becoming stagnant, or that some of the ingredients were becoming too harsh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Squalene</b>- helps to strengthen & restore skin's moisture barrier</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After a month, I have to say I'm honestly impressed by Kylie Skin! The redness of my skin has drastically reduced. My skin feels supple after each swipe of the cotton round, which in turn has helped absorb the benefits of my serums and other products. Even the overall appearance of my skin has improved! The spots of past pimples that haunt me have faded, and my skin ultimately looks more youthful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From the spooky energy in the air, the giant bags of candy, creative costumes, and all the fun festivals and parties! For me, it's also a time to dive into my creative bag- and list, of all the ideas and characters I want to transform into!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Addams Family is a cult classic, and with the cartoon remake coming out this Halloween season I thought, why not turn myself into this modern day Morticia Addams!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I chose to pair mine with a white tee for a 90s vibe, Cher from Clueless will always be my style inspo, but you can totally rock this top so many ways!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This truly is such a versatile piece and one that will have you all saying, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I started with a lighter pink to define the crease and build the shape of my eyes. Then using a darker pink to deepen the hollows from the brow to the contour of my nose. This gives that theatrical, moody effect to the look. Using an even darker, more purple toned shadow, I created a baby wing to add even more expression and elongate the eyes. I opted for a deep purple rather than a black to not overpower the other shades in this look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Being someone who colors their hair and only washes 1-2 times a week, I enjoy a shampoo that really cleanses without all the harsh additives. <a href="https://www.mapleholistics.com/products/hair-care/silk18-shampoo/">Silk18</a> shampoo is literally that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A rejuvenating blend of 18 silk amino acids that helps to strengthen and protect hair from dryness, breakage, split ends, even the amount of hair fall out we all ball up and stick to the shower wall. Remember how I said I don't like harsh/ abrasive shampoos.. yeah, the Silk18 line will leave your hair, and scalp feeling fresh not fried.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">While this shampoo gently cleanses to remove dandruff, excess sebum, and product build up, it still provides a luscious lather for all my girls (or boys) who like to feel like their shampoo is doing something!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Oh, I can't forget to mention the scent! Infused with natural vanilla fragrance, this amazing aroma fills your shower and your senses, instantly transporting you to a cozy tropical island!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">& lucky for you, <a href="https://www.mapleholistics.com/">Maple Holistic's</a> is letting you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now that I've fully recovered from my food coma, I am back to share with you all the amazing deals and steals this holiday weekend! Because lets be honest, some of us prefer to shop from the comfort of our couch, avoiding the crowds, with the ability to break for another plate of food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I wanted to share one more Halloween look this year. One that I've wanted to create for a while now, Amy Winehouse!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This look is sort of a no-brainer. Not only is it iconic, but from a makeup standpoint, fairly simple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I had to take it back to the 2000's. The height of Amy's career, and the time her eyeliner was it's boldest! (I actually took these pics on my Mac for that classic, grainy PhotoBooth feel) Besides listening to her albums on repeat, I studied multiple pictures of her makeup to truly embody her moody persona, dgaf attitude, and the overall tragic beauty she possessed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Amy clearly didn't follow any trends. The main one being the heavy contour trend that was paving the way in the makeup world. So for this look I skipped contour, instead applying a generous amount of blush to the cheeks and up towards the temples. This still defines the cheekbones, and brings a subtle definition to the face. I also added a pop of highlight to the cheekbones and forehead for a more natural, dewy look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For my eyes, I added a matte neutral shade in my crease. Sometimes Amy wore eyeshadow and other times just liner. I prefer to have a little something in my crease to define and shape to the eye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now on to her iconic wings! The greatest thing about this glam is the liner doesn't have to be perfect! The liner is supposed to be effortless, bold, and perfectly imperfect! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Another reason Amy's wings were so iconic.. the rounded shape. You can achieve this by following the natural bone structure of your eye, or take the easy route and create the shape with a makeup wipe after application!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is another element of Amy that does not have to be perfect. If we're being honest, it oftentimes looked as if she had not redone, or even brushed her hair in days!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To me a Vampire, or as I like to call her- a Glampire, is a classic Halloween look. There are so many different variations and styles; from old Hollywood movies and tv, to pop culture which portrays this mythical creature in a sexier way. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Just like my last Glampire, she is fierce, dead but alive. Possessing a more intense craving, longing for the desire to seduce her victims (men), and hunger for their blood! All while living her best fabulous un-dead life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For this look I pulled inspiration from my previous creation, Lady Gaga's character from American Horror Story, and a few other pictures I stumbled across online. I knew I wanted this 2.0 version to be even more dead, have deeper hollows, and overall more glam!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I started this Glampire glam the same way I start all my makeup looks, with the eyes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Even when doing Halloween makeup, this helps prevent a mess of fall-out, and makes for easier clean up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is where I really took inspo from Lady Gaga. I liked how the shape of her eyes was sultry, demonic, but still gave that lifted appearance. While Gaga wore a more natural eye, I was a becoming a glampire so of course I went for something smokey! Applying a liquid glitter shadow to the lid adds that extra touch of glam again, pulling inspo from Gaga's wet lid look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I used a mix of different concealers to achieve this faux bleached brow. Taking a spooly and combing the concealers through until desired lightness is reached.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For my pale, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ghoulish skin I just mixed a little white paint with my everyday foundation. I started to create hollows by carving out my natural features with a combination of different eye shadow. Starting with a lighter shade to sculpt, then gradually applying darker colors to add depth and dimension. This is the best way to keep skin looking fierce, not muddy. Next I took a big fluffy brush and red eyeshadow to "warm up my skin" as you would when bronzing. However, instead of looking sun kissed- I wanted to look blood kissed!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I repeated this same process on my neck and chest. Using the darker shades to hollow out my collar bones, then adding the red shadow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I also used different textured sponges <i>(I found mine at Michaels)</i> and the same eyeshadows to create bruising and stippling on the neck and chest. I later followed this same technique with red paint to incorporate blood spots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For the blood drips on my neck, I used a water based paint and a brush. The key to achieve a great drip is for the brush to be extra wet! Place the brush flat against your neck and just let the drips fall.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I later added a thicker, jelly like blood to the neck and mouth, for a "I just had a messy dinner" effect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From neon cacti with ring pop thorns, cotton candy thunderclouds, gummy bear chandeliers, and a bath tub filled with gummy rings and sprinkles, this Instagram worthy world would make Willy Wonka himself proud.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2316 Victory Park Lane</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dallas, TX 75219</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and is only open from May 18th - June 30th!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Head over to their <a href="https://sweettoothhotel.com/">website</a> to fill your appetite before all the golden tickets sell out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Heavenly Bodies was the theme this year, and quite possibly the most controversial. While I was mesmerized by all the looks, and how each individual embodied the theme, I definitely had my top picks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When it came to [the] Met Gala glam, Kim Kardashian and Mario Dedivanovic did not come to play once again! While most kept their glam demure to not overpower the fashions, Kim broke the rules by letting both her glam and her dress shine <i>(literally)</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Kim's dress was custom Versace, and a nod to their 90s runway collection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Of course I wanted to recreate my version of this makeup! Even though this is not my usual style of glam, I still wanted to tailor it to me. For instance, not exaggerating my inner corners, and smudging the liner in a way that was more flattering to my eye shape. That's the beauty of makeup though- being inspired by another artists' work and making it your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ULTA BEAUTY: Gel Eyeliner Pencil- Black (line upper and lower water lines)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">SALON PERFECT: 615 Lashes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If there's one thing I love, it's lipstick. [so] as I was pursuing "things to do in New York" I stumbled upon Bite Beauty's Lip Lab and immediately put it #1 on the list!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>"Experience the art of making your very own personalized lipstick"</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Deep in the heart of SoHo is where you'll find the quaint Lab. Containers and trays aligned with lipsticks are not only aesthetically pleasing, but transports you into a lipstick wonderland Willy Wonka himself would be proud of!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Upon arriving, you're greeted with your Lip Artist, who will guide you through your lipstick journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Choose from hundreds of exclusive pigments, or create a totally personalized shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Choose your favorite texture;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(matte, sheer, classic, or luminous)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lastly choose your scent or a combo of two;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(cherry, mint, vanilla, fresh citrus, violet, coconut, citrus mango, wild berry, or lime)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Your lip artist will mix shades and textures until ideal color is met. Believe me, you can mix and try on as many different combinations as you feel necessary!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I knew I had to take this opportunity to create the perfect nude! A true opaque that would compliment my skin tone rather than wash me out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For my second lipstick, I opted for a vampy dark shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Once you find your perfect match, the real excitement begins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From mixing, melting, molding, and cooling, you get to see your lipstick baby come to life right before your eyes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Overall this was such a fun experience that I would definitely do again. My artist, Janet was such a pleasure to work with as well. She had great energy and engaged in conversation throughout the entire appointment, truly making the experience that more enjoyable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Another great thing- Bite keeps your custom lippie on file so you can reorder whenever you'd like!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">174 Prince Street</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">New York, NY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is a tried and true makeup trend that can be seen all over runways, print campaigns, even the Kardashians. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Green is a color of virtue, beauty, and love, for it has been linked to many greek goddesses of the past. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The beautiful emerald color of this dress not only inspired me, but pulled me away from my traditional night out glam!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The technique to achieving this smokey eye is super simple, and can be used with any combination of shadows/ colors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I started with a neutral transition shade. Transition shades help to give definition, while acting as a guide for other shadows. I next blended the lid shade into my crease. This acts as a placement guide, allowing colors to flow seamlessly in a gradient.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Brining that same shade onto the lid, to finish off the look.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I wanted the green on my lids to be a little more metallic, so I took a light gold shade and applied it to the middle of my eyes with my ring finger for that added pop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ULTA BEAUTY: Gel Liner Pencil- Black</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">LANCOME: Monsieur Big Mascara</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">HOUSE OF LASHES: Siren</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ANASTASIA BH: Brow Wiz- Ebony</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*repeat shadows on lower lash line</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Soft Glam is my current love affair; with fourteen shadows ranging from bronze metallics, neutral mattes, and every iridescent shade in between, it's the perfect palette to get ready for a night out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After purchasing this dress for my club hosting debut <i>(I have a different kind of booking info now)</i>, I knew I had to bring back my smokey eye and bun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Starting with a neutral matte shade in the crease helps to blur and transition the other shadows. Applying and blending darker matte shades in the outer crease, slowly starts to define and begin the smokey process!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I wanted to add dimension to the lid, so I began by packing on a deeper metallic chocolate brown shade to my lid. Topping it off with a lighter, iridescent gold shadow. Using your finger to apply this lighter shade allows the two colors to melt into one another without adjusting the previous placement. The pink reflects in the gold shadow also compliment the metallics in the darker brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The final step is to smoke out the lash line. I wanted this part to be super dark, and super sultry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I started by tight-lining both upper and lower lash lines, proceeding to smudge and smoke the liner out with black shadow. I prefer a gel pencil to do this, for it's not only creamy enough to smudge without tugging the eye lids, but water resistant so it stays in place all night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Of course I had to balance the eyes out with my favorite nude, glossy lip!</span></div>
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