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When my husband and I decided to enlarge our family and have a third child, we started by changing a few things in our lives months ahead of time. We started going for walks everyday to get (me!) into physical shape, we started eating healthier and we tried to streamline our routine with our two…
I have so many friends who are pregnant right now, so I thought I would put together a list of my absolute favorite items that I would have loved to have received at my own baby shower. Some are fashionable, some are practical, but all of them will be well received! A Little Bundle…
When you hear “pain free childbirth” you probably scoff. Well, you won’t after you watch BIRTH STORY, the most engaging documentary about birth you will ever see. The feature-length documentary BIRTH STORY: INA MAY GASKIN & THE FARM MIDWIVES tells the story of counterculture heroine Ina May Gaskin and her spirited friends, who began delivering…
Not everyone can wear stilettos and high heels all day long! They are pretty and all, but let’s face it, most of them are pretty darn uncomfortable! Don’t worry, there are comfortable shoes in the world. You just have to know where to look. When I was pregnant, my feet grew (swelled) almost a whole…
In My Mind, I’m Somewhere Tropical DIY Mango Body Scrub With kids screaming and one million and one household chores to complete, sometimes it’s nice to take a moment, close your eyes and imagine you’re somewhere tropical. This month is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and whether you’re currently expecting or have passed the days of baby…
Today is my birthday. I know this because Google Calender just sent me an email reminding me of this important date. Thank goodness for technology! So I shall plan to spend the entire day expecting to be pampered like a princess! No, no… that would be delusional. I better just settle for maybe getting a…
I got an email a few weeks ago from a reader that just had TWINS who is dying to get back into shape. She had an emergency c-section and has been absolutely exhausted learning how to navigate the world of mothering twin babies. She’s ready to start working on losing the baby weight though and…
Mama Mio Skincare and celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson have teamed up to launch their 9-Month Stretch Kit. This new kit is perfect for any mom-to-be who wants to remain fit during their pregnancy while keeping their skin in tip-top shape. The kit includes: Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Project DVDs – You’ll receive 9 DVDs to…
Just because you’re a mom-to-be doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a little pampering! These beauty and skin care products are perfect for making yourself look and feel your best during this exciting time. Bonus: We’ve also included an “after baby” product that promises to help you get back to your pre-baby body. 1. Skinnygirl Mommy…
I lost 18 pounds in 8 weeks on the Dukan Diet and now you can too! We teamed up with our beloved Dukan to offer our readers a chance to win ONE of THREE Dukan Diet Prize Packs (pictured below)!! Each bag retails for $55+ dollars and includes the following items: The Dukan Diet: 2…
I DID IT!!! I finally reached my weight loss goal this past week!!!!!!! OMG I’m SOOO HAPPY!!! I wanted to lose weight for almost two years and just didn’t have the dedication or motivation to actually DO it. I tried to eat good and exercise, which helped me lose around 1 pound a month, but…
Today I started the Dukan Diet in hopes of losing the last 15 pounds from my second pregnancy. When I was offered the opportunity to review the Dukan Diet, I was skeptical and a little hesitant. “Another diet?!” I thought to myself… I didn’t know if I was ready to take on such an extensive,…
Earth Day lands on April 22 this year, and Beauty Bar has you covered with several eco-friendly beauty essentials that allow you to look gorgeous while also doing your part to protect the earth. Elemental Herbology Eye Elixir – Reparative Serum for the Eyes Containing a blend of powerful botanical ingredients and the latest in…
If you are a mom or a mom-to-be you’re going to want to read this post! With my first child, I had a really bad experience with breastfeeding. I persevered for 17 months, but ultimately I had to stop due to many factors including low milk supply, plugged ducts, a lot of pain due to…
For all expectant Moms out there, I am sure you can take a look at Jessica Alba with a bit of admiration. One of my good friends is due in September and her biggest qualm with pregnancy is that she feels like she doesn’t look good in anything but at the same time, she wants…
So I have recently had the opportunity to try Bio-Oil. First I have to say that I was skeptical as I have always been opposed to anything that is to be applied to the skin with the word “oil” in it… but I thought hey, what could it really hurt to try it. I started…