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Current Skincare Routine: For the 30 Something Gal
How it all Began…. It’s no secret that I am a freak when it comes to skincare. This habit addiction has grown over the years and while I’m no expert, I can say that I’ve tried the buzz worthy products as well as the classics. From high end to low end and all that’s in between. While I like makeup, I feel that skincare is the real thing humdinger… if your skin looks good, so will your makeup. I shudder at the thought of cake face makeup over lumpy bumps. I am all about a fresh, dewy glow and have been obsessed with skincare since I was a girl. But…
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A Stress Free Transition to Solids
If you watch any of my (many) Instastories then you have likely seen videos of my sweet Charlie girl shoveling in food at mealtimes…. broccoli, salmon, shrimp, tomatoes, spinach, Mac & cheese… you name it. The girl loves to eat, what can I say. I’ve had a few people reach out to me, asking how we were able to get her to not only eat such an array of foods, but also ease her transition to solids. So… I’m a first time mom and didn’t really know what I was doing… but I did what felt right and followed her cues. There’s so much information out there and pressure to…
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Post Partum Stuff I Wish I Knew…
I’ll never forget my sister driving me to the OB a few weeks after having Charlie. I was crying in the backseat, holding an ice pack on my lady parts. I don’t think I’ve ever been in more pain… While I had a totally normal (incredible) delivery and recovery, both of my stitches fell out about 3 weeks early… leaving my tear (albeit small), wide open. I had thought this was normal, until the pain became unbearable. THAT BEING SAID, I truly believe I could have easily prevented this from happening if I had made a few minor changes to my post partum care (more on this in a few).…
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My Dad Watches The Bachelor
Frat guy. Musician. Life guard. World traveler. Air Force Kid. Married the Lambda Chi Sweetheart (shout out, mom)… my dad is as cool (and manly) as they come. My Granny always said that had he joined the armed forces, he’d have been a general. Aside from being crazy tough, he is also the most logical thinker, with an incredible sense of direction and judge of character. He shoots it to you straight and unapologetically. He is confident, yet caring. And stubborn too (hmm that last part sounds familiar). My Granny was right at most everything…. and I think she was right about him too. His hobbies include working out, playing…
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Going Green in 2019
If you knew that that products you were using to clean your home, wash with in the shower or even use on your baby contained ingredients proven to be linked to cancer and affect reproductive health… would you still use them? No way in hell. At least that was my reaction. I know that there’s so much in this world we can’t control, but if I can knowingly avoid toxins in my house and especially on and around my baby… that seems like a duh. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not a granola hippie type… I mean, heck, I don’t even listen to Widespread Panic. But after struggling…