Today is the first day of fall. Definitely one of my top ten favorite days of the year. I think my body knew it was a big day because I've been up since 4:30 this morning. Anyhow, since I woke up early I treated myself to a Dunkin Donuts pumpkin coffee to celebrate the start of my favorite season of the year. I'm looking forward to so many things this fall from pumpkin patches to baking to decorating to hayrides to costumes but most of all I'm looking forward to the arrival of my baby boy in just eight short days. Happy Happy Fall….Y'All! source Here are some of my fall ... read more
Baking Essentials and Christmas Cookies
If you're like me, you spend a lot of time in your kitchen around the holidays. It's something I enjoy and plan for months leading up to the holiday season. Trying new recipes (thanks to Pinterest), baking cookies and sweets to give to friends as gifts is something that makes me happy. I guess you can call the kitchen my happy place (except on the days the mini is sitting at my feet, trying to pull my pants down as I bake away). This year I've spend many many hours in the kitchen. This past weekend, I baked over 13 dozen cookies for D's team at work. Before I ... read more
Children’s Christmas Books
We are less than two weeks away from Christmas. It's hard to believe! I still have so much to do this year. Shopping to finish. Cookies to bake. Gifts to make and traditions to start. Today we're taking AG to see Santa, I have a feeling this year will be our screaming picture. We're also going to look at Christmas lights tonight. I'm sure she will be in awe of the experience. I can't wait! I've been buying Christmas books here and there for AG. She loves board books and Santa right now. During the day, she ... read more
{These are a few of my favorite things} Stocking Stuffers
Today, I'm linking up with Jen and Elise for their {These are a few of my favorite things} link up. I missed last week due to poor planning on my part. I plan on making that day up tomorrow! For Him Gift Cards Boxers & Socks Tie Gum Apple TV Body Wash For Her Earrings Nail Polish Candles Eyeshadow Stationary Lip Gloss For Toddler Girl Sippy Cups Slippers Hair Bows Books Tights Knit Cap Bath Crayons Bath Toys What are your go to stocking stuffers? Also, just a few more days to enter my birthday giveaway ... read more
Mommy & Me and Baby Favorites 5 & 6 months
Today, I'm catching up on sharing AG's favorite toys for months five and six. If you missed the previous posts.... Newborn Must Haves Three and Four Month Favorites 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 1- MAM teether. Her absolute favorite out of the twenty we have at home. It's easy to hold and the perfect size for her mouth. 2- Taggies plush ball. She plays with it and chews on the tags. 3- Nuby straw sippy cup. Our Dr. said some babies prefer a straw cup to a sippy so we bought both for her. The straw is definitely easier for her to use. 4- Sophie teether. ... read more
Baby Favorites 3 & 4 Months
I'm a little late posting AG's favorite toys from the past few months. I've been making a note in my phone of the toys she plays with and uses more than others. I know that is something I always looked for on blogs before she was born. I was going to tackle months 3-6 in one post, but as I write this AG has woken up screaming. Thank you teething! So, the rest will have to wait. Here are her favorites for month three and four. For my newborn favorites, check out this post. Bumbo / Taggie Blanket / Play Mat / Oball / Sophie / ... read more
Product Review: Sensationnail
I love having painted nails. I hate how quick they chip. Before the baby, I regularly treated myself to mani's and pedi's. Now that I'm not working I can't justify spending so much money on myself each month. I started painting my own nails soon after AG was born, when I wanted to feel "pretty" again. First, I had to find a time that I'd be able to get a full 30 minutes of hands off time to be able to paint and let the polish dry. Which is of course difficult with a new baby. Then I would get annoyed when the polish would chip in no time ... read more
Pregnancy Must Haves
As this pregnancy comes to an end, I wanted to do a post on the items I couldn't have lived without throughout the past 8+ months. 1. Pregnancy Pillow. This is a must. My mom bought me mine at about 14 weeks. There hasn't been a night I've been without it since. I use it while I'm sitting on the couch watching TV and while sleeping at night. 2. Body Lotion. Any kind of lotion or oil to prevent stretch marks. Some say stretch marks are genetic, others swear by rubbing lotion every night. I say, whatever I can do to ... read more
My Makeup Musts
Makeup and I have a love and hate relationship. I’m not that girl that has to have makeup on before I leave the house, especially if I’m just going to the grocery store. When I go out-out, I attempt to find different and cute ways to do my makeup. But it usually takes me long enough to find something cute to wear...let alone figure out how to do my makeup different. I will say I always have intentions of looking put together every time I leave the house, it just doesn’t happen. I am interested in makeup, I just am missing the creative talent behind it. I ... read more
Product of the Week
Today, I'm linking up with Aly & Tiffanie for a little product lovin. My product of the week is Bad Gal Lash mascara. You can find this mascara at Ulta and Sephora. I love it because it the wand is huge and the bristles do a great job separating my lashes. I can apply two layers without it clumping. The only thing I will tell you is that when it does start clumping, it's time for a new one. It also comes off easily. I don't have a black mess running down my face when I wash and there's no leftover residue. Love it! Source: sephora.fr ... read more
