Well Hello December.

Okay, Okay... Being a mom to a 2 year old, working a full time job and being pregnant, is a lot of work. I didn't even realize I haven't made any posts since the beginning of October. A few things that have happened:

1. We found out what we will be adding to our family:

 

A little Princess will be joining our family in March!

2. I turned 26 and want to know where the time has gone. 

3. I have received so many products to test and blog about but my bouts of all day pregnancy sickness mixed with work have made it so hard to do.

4. We found this little guy, all a mess, no one claimed him after searching for his home. So he has a new home, here, our son loves him and he is like the best behaved dog. This is him after a much needed bath:

We have no idea what he is, how old he is, or what his back story is. But he seems happy so far. We are still trying to think of a name, it changes almost every day and he is getting ready to go to the groomer.

5. My other half's photography business has been booming around the holidays which is nice, we are excited to provide a good Christmas and build up our savings so I don't have to go back to the work after March. *Fingers Crossed*

I will post my product reviews throughout the week! I hope this time of the year is treating everyone awesome!

 

Sorry for the MIA and here we go again...

Sorry again for disappearing once I was starting to post more frequently. BUT I started getting sick all the time, couldn't sleep, then slept too much... Why? Because we are officially expecting number 2! The little one is set to make their arrival on March 18th 2014, which also happens to be our 4 year anniversary. We are SO excited and hoping for a girl this time around.

My first pregnancy (which I lost at 9 weeks) I was sick all the time. Then two months later I was pregnant with my son and had the easiest pregnancy ever! This little one, not so much, we found out at about 3 weeks and I have been sick ever since, I will be 15 weeks on Tuesday. I have been on Zofran which caused some not so fun side effects, so recently I switched to Unisom and it seems to be semi helping.

Now that I am starting to feel semi like a normal person I will resume posting, I have reviews from influenster I need to get up, catch ups on life (2nd birthdays!) and other rambling!

Thank you again for those that have stuck around (or clicked here from pinterest)!

Happy Saturday

 

The view on our family walk today. Arizona sunsets are the best.

Where did you go weekend? I'm missing you already

It's already Sunday night, which means back to the 9 to 5 tomorrow (or 6:30 to 3 in my case). We had a busy weekend and the heat took it out of us, I don't feel like I was able to accomplish half of what I wanted to but that's what happens when you are a mom right? Right. Here are some pictures from yesterday, one of my best friend's daughter had her 4th Birthday party at the Phoenix Zoo.

My favorite picture of the day, D showing "Lemon" some of the cool stuff such as a starfish skeleton. She is so good with him and they love eachother.

He was petting the sting rays when one decided to Say Hi? with a huge splash, it soaked him and freaked me out. I think my reaction made him swear off sting ray's for a while. He was DRIPPING water it was one of those I shouldn't be laughing, but I can't help it moments.

Why use a spoon when I can use my mouth? The life of having a little boy is so fun and crazy. He is all boy and loves messes.

And lastly:

 

When all the kids are supposed to make a monkey visor and you have to help your 21 month old with his. Then you get shown up by all kids ages (2-12) and your monkey is the only one missing an eye and part of an ear. Sorry Lennon, mom apparently isn't good at arts and crafts.

Sometimes we have to put our 25 year old duties aside to enjoy and cherish the ones we love. I am so blessed to have this little man he is so fun! 

Here's the mail it never fails...

You know you are a mom of a toddler when, you sing the blues clues song everytime you check the mail. It makes it a little more exciting though. Especially when your mail for the past two days has included some fun stuff you get to review and blog about:

Yesterdays mail:

 

Veet EasyWax Electrical Wax Kit from Influenster!

Today's Mail:

Dr.Scholl's Massaging Gel insoles for women compliments of Bzz Agent! I have a bunch of $4 off coupons if anyone would like to try some out. Plus you can take the Dr.Scholl's challenge and earn awesome prizes, Check out the extra step challenge over at http://www.drscholls.com/extrastep/index.

PLUS I still have my review of palmolive to post and Emergen-C with new flavors!

Do you like reviewing products? What is the best thing you got in your mailbox this week?!

Head and Shoulders Update

A few months ago I was sent some Head and Shoulders Damage Rescue to test out. I raved and raved about the product, I loved it. Those two bottles lasted me for about 3 months and I have extremely thick hair!

This is what the product looked like for those who don't remember! Anyways, I finally ran out of the product and I have officially found my only negative review about the product. I stopped using it and my scalp issues are back and itchier (not sure if thats a word) than ever! I'm not sure if it's one of those secret side effects that makes you want to buy products continuously but I sure do wish I had some on hand right about now. My scalp has been non stop itchy. I'm going to try a vinegar rinse this weekend and see if that helps.

Just wanted to give everyone an update!

I'll end this post with a picture of our new girls- Since I only introduced them once:

They are the best, I am so in love with them and our son can't get enough of them!

Eggs in the oven?!

I have seen this idea posted on pinterest plenty of times, frankly I am not a huge egg fan but I know they are good for you and I needed a convenient and fast on the go breakfast. SO i tried the whole eggs in a cupcake pan in the oven thing, I used some hot peppers we got a the farmers market as well as some turkey sausage mixed into the egg whites!

Preheat oven 350 degrees, Grease Pan (olive oil/pam), poor mixture into cupcake pan (can do just eggs), cook 10-15 minutes- I just sort of poked at them until they felt like they were ready.... store in fridge in plastic bags, grab and go or place on toast/bagel!

Here is the final product:

Place them in ziplock bags and grab and heat for an easy breakfast!


 Simple, fast meals, for a mom on the go!

Sunday Steal

This is a really good deal, save for a stocking stuffer? Birthday present?

Walmart.com is offering a $100 Itunes Gift card for only $80! Click the link below to be taken to the deal!

Walmart.com $80.00 for $100.00 Itunes Gift card!

Just had to share!

Birthday Party Planning

We have started to plan our son's first birthday. Most of it will be DIY, mickey mouse clubhouse. I am so excited, but also so nostalgic, this past year has gone by so FAST. I wish I held him more, cuddled on him, just enjoyed every second. Time goes by so fast once you become a parent. My son is the love of my life, I couldn't ask for a better human being to enter my world.

We are going to check out a local bakery on Saturday they do gluten free cakes and cupcakes, since Lennon can't eat gluten we will be getting both gluten free. I'm also going to do Hot Dog's (which I don't particularly like) to go with the hot dog song at the end, pizza slices shaped like mickey and deli meats shaped like mickey. I'm so excited it gives me a project to do for the next two months.

What did you do for your child's first birthday? did you go all out or keep it low key?

That's a picture from when he was like 6 months old, he's just full of personality. Love him! Love being a mom. Can't wait to be a stay at home, thankfully my It Works! is getting me closer and closer everyday and letting me pursue my education!