In search of new beauty products..

So tired of always fussing with my hair and skin everyday. I honestly don't have time for it anymore. But my hair always gets so frizzy and my skin gets all splotchy sometimes so I have to fuss just to look semi-presentable unless I just throw my hair up in a semi-bun/ponytail thing. But sometimes I wish I could just brush it and be able to go. So I'm starting my search for some good hair and skin products that'll help me waste less time but still look nice and won't leave me bankrupt.

Sites I love

http://www.thebump.com/

I started using this site when I found out I was expecting and it's been so helpful. There are countdowns to your due date and to baby's birthday, they show you how big baby is while in the womb, and what's happening to baby developmentally in and out of the womb. Not to mention all the helpful articles on just about any issue with trying to conceive, pregnancy, labor and once baby is born. The shop is, in my opinion, pretty pricey but nevertheless fun to look at. There's also a message board so you can connect with others in your area or just find others in your particular situation to talk to. 

http://www.lilsugar.com

I just recently found this site, actually. It doesn't have as much to offer as The Bump does, but there are still some helpful and entertaining articles. Not too many articles focusing on newborns, but there's a lot on tots and older kids, not to mention articles about being parents. There's articles on different activities to do with your children, articles on development, even on style and easy looks for a busy mom. 

http://www.modernmom.com/

This one is A LOT like The Bump, without a message board, and more focused on mommy. There are a lot of helpful parenting articles, but also articles on pre, during, and post pregnancy fitness and health, articles on during and post pregnancy style and even articles on relationships.

Mommy-Daddy time.

So, the fiance and I went on our first date as parents without our LO. We took her to Mamaw's house for a few hours while we ate and went to see The Avengers. (If you haven't seen it yet, GO SEE IT! Seriously, it's AMAZING!) As soon as we pulled out of her driveway to go, I missed my Sweet-Pea and it felt so weird to not have her with us. (As you can tell, we don't spend a lot of time without her. Actually, this is really the first time he and I have gone anywhere together without her and that was the longest I've gone without her.) Fiance took it much better, but I guess it has to do with the fact that I haven't been without her since I was pregnant lol. My point is, it's important for you to leave your baby periodically starting at this age with someone you trust so that you get your 'me-time' and you and your SO get 'us-time' and it gets the baby used to being around other people even when you're not there and gets you used to being sans baby for a little bit. As difficult as it is for some to leave their LO for any amount of time, it's healthier and better for you all in the long run because you need some time away to keep your sanity and you want your LO to be comfortable in social situations, especially when it becomes preschool time.