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Thursday, May 31, 2012

TREAT YOURSELF

STARBUCKS 1.5 PUMP NON FAT CHAI TEA
FLIPPING THROUGH THE LATEST MARIE CLAIRE 
PEDICURE IN A BRIGHT NEON CORAL
MASSAGE CHAIR BACK RUB
= FABULOUS WAY TO TREAT YOURSELF


Stopped off for a little caffeine fix and a pedicure last night before I head off to Nashville for my girlfriend Katie's Bachlorette weekend! Can't wait to celebrate and have some much needed girl time!

HAPPY EARLY WEEKEND Y'ALL!





Monday, May 28, 2012

BASKET LOVE -DIY

Add a little sparkle & storage to any room with these chic boho style baskets.  Thinking about doing this in baby doll's nursery to store toys. Instructions & items needed here


Or you can try this white ombre basket look.  Instructions found here




Monday, May 21, 2012

PINK PINK PINK


Gender: BABY GIRL!!!
How far along? 20 weeks half way point
Baby Size: A small cantaloupe
Total weight gain: 8 lbs
Maternity clothes? I am living in Maxi dresses like the one I posted from J.Crew & flats right now!
Stretch marks? Nada lots of oil & lotion after every shower.  I have easily added 15 mins to my daily routine.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, I hate sleeping on my side! My brain… it has checked out on me, I can barely remember to put the car in park before trying to get out.  
How my life has changed so far: I celebrated my first Mother’s Day!  It was so nice I got flowers from my husband and we went to register for the baby.  The registry part was a crack up we found out we know little to nothing at all about what babies need.  We were at the store for 3+ hours and I don’t know if we have ever laughed so much in one day.  My husband registered for a baby bjorn based on how much weight it could carry up to 50 lbs or so, we later discovered that 50lbs is = to the weight of a 6 yr old. Needless to say we scratched that registry completely and we are back to square one!
Movement: I officially felt the little bumpcake move!  She is going to be a mini me because the little lady likes Chai tea lattes from Starbucks!  Don’t freak out because I rarely treat myself and when I do I get half the pumps of Chai to lower the caffeine.  My husband gets on my case about thisJ
Food cravings: toast, apples, hint of lime tortilla chips, and Ben & Jerry’s half baked Fro-yo it’s life changing!  Sweet & salty foods!
Symptoms:  My dreams have been getting pretty intense! Let’s just say they rival a cheesy romance novel  haha

Friday, May 18, 2012

RECENT PURCHASE

1. J Crew Seaport Maxi, I picked up the last one in store (Kierland) for $49.99
Purcahse here

2. For the nursery I bought these 3 babies! These "Little Darlings" are from The Animal Print Shop as posted back in 2010 here
Can't wait for these to be delivered, they are so precious.




Friday, May 11, 2012

OUR LITTLE BUMPCAKE


How far along? 19 weeks
Baby Size: A Large Cinnamon Bun
Total weight gain: 6 lbs
Maternity clothes? I bought a pair of white Paige maternity skinnies, I wear them to death because I hate anything tight around my waist! I also have a pair of red shorts for summer as posted earlier.  Other than that just mixing in my regular clothes.
Miss Anything? Wine, wine, and more wine!  Oh yeah champagne lots of champagne!
Movement: I swear I feel little flutters from time to time.  Sometimes it turns out the flutters are just air bubbles & other times it’s my tummy reminding me it’s snack time.  I am still waiting on a solid kick from this little bumpcake!
Food cravings: Sweets as usual.  Everything fruit… apples, bananas, watermelon, blackberries, and strawberries!  Good stuff to fill up on.

How my life has changed: I know where the bathroom is at my local grocery store because I have to stop every time I'm there shopping.

Gender: Will be confirmed at our appointment on Monday!!!!  We have a pretty good idea though from our 12 week 4-D ultrasound.
Symptoms: Holy hormones.  This past week I was one weepy lady. I fought with my Husband over a white pizza I was craving from Grimaldi’s, I cried because I thought my Dog was being mean to me.  I was having some kind of 48 hour hormone surge!

HAPPY WEEKEND XO

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

DV SANDALS

I highly recommend these Dolce Vita sandals for their price, comfort, & style. I want them in every color!
Purchase info here
Awkward ankle shot ugh







Friday, May 4, 2012

SNACKS FOR YOUR SKINNY JEANS

These are my favorite healthy snacks right now. 

 These Veggie Sausage Patties are delicious and quick for mornings on the go, I put a little maple syrup on mine (prego sweet tooth)

My banana smoothie
1 banana, ice, & milk

The milk I mentioned in a previous post
It does a body good

Crack bars, these are good when you want something sweet

Baby seedless watermelon
Perfect summer snack

I have a slice of this toast with butter every morning
80 calories
5 grams of fiber & protein

Fuji Apples





Wednesday, May 2, 2012

BASQ OIL

Since our pregnancy announcement everyone has been so generous, excited, and supportive.  We are really lucky to have great friends, family, & neighbors! 
My Aunt who is more like My Big Sister has 2 little ones & has given us loads of hand me downs.  Let me tell you it's like Christmas maybe even better.  All of the tiny outfits, baby blankets, nursing pads(these scare me), books, toys, accessories etc... She is the Best!

Thank you Jenny for being the big sister I never had xoxo

Here is the most recent gift from her
basq toning & hydrating oil still in the box (for stretch mark prevention)

You can buy it at Saks for $38 here 
It must be a popular item because the website has this warning
* DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, A CUSTOMER MAY ORDER NO MORE THAN 6 UNITS OF THIS ITEM EVERY THIRTY DAYS. 

LOVE the smell of this dry oil, I apply after each shower