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I don’t know what it is about boys and their ability to destroy pants, but ever since my son started crawling, he has managed to shred his way through literally hundreds of pairs of pants. Even now that he is in middle school and forced to wear a school uniform, he (and his friends, I…
With a twelve-week-old baby, it’s a little early for me to make sweeping pronouncements re: my parenting style, but one thing I’m sure about. I’m a Minimalist Mama, which– generally speaking — means I avoid snatching up every piece of baby gear that floats my way. My anti-clutter-and-consumerism approach usually works out, but I’ve quickly learned that some baby…
Between Fantasy Jewelry Box and Mimi’s the Look for Less, I have definitely got my jewelry needs under control. I had the opportunity to try (and fall in love with) a pair of earrings straight from the New Arrivals over at Fantasy Jewelry Box. I chose the Samura’s Bohemian Style Earrings because #1 I thought…
Carefree Pantyliners Review “So thin and absorbent, you’ll forget you’re wearing a liner” is their new slogan. Have you heard about the new CAREFREE® ACTI-FRESH liners? I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials… They are designed to deliver the “ultimate freshness throughout your day”. Designed with a new core that’s 40% thinner and more absorbent than…
My friend recently found out she was pregnant for baby number THREE and she’s hoping to try cloth diapers this time around, to help save money. She was concerned that she was wasting a ton of money on disposables and didn’t think they were very good for the environment either! So, of course, I suggested…
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and we are here to tell you that our skin is of the utmost importance! Not only do we want to care for our skin so it looks beautiful, we want to care for it to prevent Melanoma, the most serious cancer of the skin. Some FACTS from the Melanoma…
There are some beauty products you can easily pick up at the drugstore for a lot less, but when are they actually worth a heftier investment? This handy guide will help you pick which products you can safely scrimp on, and when you should pony up a little more cash for quality. Splurge On: Makeup…
I’d been excited to try Smashbox O-GLOW Intuitive Cheek Color ($26) for a very long time, but was hesitant because of the price. A few months ago, however, I actually received it as a gift and couldn’t wait to try it out! First Impressions According to the package, this cheek color contains Goji-Berry C Complex…
Ladies, with Spring just around the corner it is up to all of us to sluff off our Winter wardrobe and sass up our Spring one! Chadwicks® is giving us some great options for a sweet and stylish spring, and at some affordable prices. From Spring sweaters and cardis to absolutely adorable dresses for work…
Some gals swear by their signature lipstick while others would rather not bother but opt for the gloss. We are here to match up the gloss versus the stick to see which one stands up to the test of our lip wear categories! Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Firecracker VS Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick…
crocs tone™ delivers the benefits of toning with the comfort of crocs. The innovation lies in the three-part patent-pending crocs tone™ sole: * Sculpted outsole creates a rocker-effect while you walk that initiates key muscle activity to provide toning benefits. * Toning ring provides stability and support. * Comfortable, lightweight croslite™ footbed provides all-day comfort….
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: PART 18 “Prince Has a Sense of Humor After All” Who says animals don’t have a sense of humor? Today since the sun was out and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, I decided to go feed Prince at 12:30 in the afternoon, instead of my regular feeding…
You all know I’m a huge fan of Yummie Tummie tanks. I own at least 5 of them and wore them all the time before I got pregnant. I was delighted to find out that Yummie Tummie makes a NURSING TANK! The Yummie Tummie Nursing Tank Top is the ultimate tummy control nursing tank with…
So I have a confession. In my house, we waste too much food. Despite the fact that our pantry and freezer are perpetually stocked, we order in Thai or Chinese any night I’m feeling tired or lazy. I rarely finish my meal, so it ends up in the trash. Even worse, I often find myself tossing produce that’s passed its prime…
No one knows how to be a hot mama better than Belly Dance Maternity, the go-to hub for chic moms-to-be who can’t bear to part with their skinny jeans no matter what their water weight is. This Chicago-based store has been bringing fashion to expectant mothers since owner Jennifer Strom Simonte opened the store in…
Packing for your next trip can be stressful, more stressful than we care to admit. During a time that is “supposed” to be full of excitement and anticipation – we have to worry about and plan what is going in that precious carry-on bag. If you are someone like me, you take it as a…