BabyLove here! Thanks to everyone who contributed their personal products for dark circles. I really appreciate it, and will be looking into getting some for review.
There's nothing worse than having sick kids. The winter months are especially difficult since William picks up a virus at school, passes it on to Calum, and then to me, but of course never my husband. I'm really happy to be able to review a product that helps me cut down
BabyLove here! I have been waiting anxiously for the past two months to post about this body wash and moisturizer, and am so very, very excited that the time has finally come! I'm betting that the other nine reviewers probably feel the same way, and I'm thrilled to be able to recommend this company since all of their products seem just lovely. I'm sincerely hoping that you Meg Heads get some traffic to this site, and for those who are "makeup obsessed" spend their weekly allotment at 100% Pure!
When I received the package of Yummy Ice Cream, 2 in 1 wash, I was shocked to see that it was in a 19oz pump. Equally exciting was the 8oz tube of vanilla moisturizer that was sent along with it. Talk about bang for your buck! I go through at least two shampoos and washes a month, but let me assure you that we have used these products everyday since I got them in the mail, and we still have a ton left. With that being said, I also want to add that not only do my two boys use it, but it has also become the wash of choice for me and my husband. This wash is definitely a must have for everyone, not just the little ones in your life.
Babylove here! I'm having so much fun writing these posts! I'm especially loving these products that I'm able to use not only on my kids, but also on myself. This weeks highlight, Jurliques Baby's Calming Massage Oil, happens to be one of those products!
My youngest son, Calum, is 16 months old. He's been a fairly difficult child since his birth. "Just hold on until 4 months, and the colic will disappear," they would tell me, but it didn't. I tried every trick to ease his tears. Car seat against the dishwasher-check, swaddling-check, car rides-check, crying hysterically while banging my head into the wall-check. After the peak of his colic, came the peak of his acid reflux, then his teeth, then ear infections, and as it turns out, THEN never ends. Still, now, he seems to be a fussy toddler. He whines a lot, cries for no reason, and never seems to know what he wants. Developmentally, he is totally normal, but I'm waiting anxiously for him to start talking, so I can find out what it is about his current living arrangements that he finds so intolerable.
BabyLove here! As our weekly reviews are moving along, I am trusting that every Meghead on this site will never, ever give a boring baby gift to expectant mothers in their circle of friends and family! I hope that you're sharing these great products with other moms.
This next product, from PoofNoggin, is one of the cutest things that I've found.
Kiss those facecloth days away, and get your hands on felted soap!
I found these lovely, original soaps on Etsy.com and knew that we had to have some. These soaps, made with the gentlest of bath care products for your little ones, and come in over 50 designs. Each bar is made to order, so you can choose your color, design, and choice of peppermint, jasmine, strawberry, unscented, or green apple scented.
Babylove here! My three year old, William, is obsessed with washing not only his hands, but his feet, his face, his trucks, and just last week, I found him washing a pair of my underwear. I could care less about the cost of running water, and as long as he knows the difference between the hot and cold water knobs, he could wash, wash, wash all day long. I'm currently looking around at a few restaurants in the area to see if they employ toddlers. Kiss My Face was kind enough to send us a round up of their kid's products. The product that I received was the foaming hand wash. I love this soap, and so did everyone else in my family!
The soap comes in a bright orange, oversized pump which is easy for everyone, including three year-olds, to use. It smells fantastic, just like oranges. The soap foams up really well, allowing William to see exactly where he has enough, and the areas where he needs more. What I love most about the product is that it actually washes off without leaving a nasty, slimy feeling. After a quick rinse, the soap was gone. Whenever I use regular hand soap, it gets underneath my rings, and always leaves me feeling like I need to wash again.
BabyLove here! Are you ever shocked by what you are capable of doing as a mom? The other day I was eating a turkey sandwich when William called me from the bathroom to wipe his bum. I put the sandwich down, wiped his bum, washed my hands, and continued eating. It wasn't until later that evening that I found myself utterly amazed by what I had done. Five years ago, the thought of wiping a bum would have made me gag. NOW, however, I'm quite able to wipe bums and eat at almost the exact same time?..Disgusting, and probably not a resume builder. This topic, gross things we do for our kids, leads me to the only thing that I really can't handle as a mother, and that's boogers. Nasty booger noses make me gag. Runny, green snot noses aren't allowed in my house which is why last year I turned to BOOGIE WIPES!
Baby Love Here! How much time do all of you moms take for yourselves in the morning before rushing your kiddies off? I usually don't even brush my hair or change my underwear. I'm lucky if I can get William to school on time, without leaving his lunch box and backpack on the kitchen counter. This past Wednesday morning was no different for me, other than I was only rushing to get the boys to the playground for a few hours before the rain started. I fed them, clothed them, and left the house sans deodorant, brushing my teeth, and forgetting to put on a bra.
I figured I'd probably end up getting covered in sand and dirt and it would be best to clean myself up when I got home and Calum went in for his nap.
I got to the playground at 9:30, and by 9:33 William had fallen face first on the slide, slit his chin open, and clearly was in need of stitches. Back to the car we went-my injured child and sagging boobs.
Baby Love here! I am very, VERY excited about this next product. I love finding products that the majority of us have no idea about and then discovering that not only they are affordable, but also are versatile and absolutely AWESOME! Please let me introduce to you Chubby Cherubs Milk and Honey Bun Drops! A little piece of heaven from New Hampshire!
For nine months, when my husband was in Iraq, I'd sleep with one of his shirts (what do you want from me, I was 23!). One night, before going to bed, I realized that his shirt was losing his "smell". I went to the bathroom, sprayed some of his cologne on it and crawled back into bed. Big mistake... My head started pounding, my mouth was watering, and my stomach was turning. I ended up vomiting because of the smell. I have a nose like a hound dog. Sometimes when Mike gets into bed after taking a shower, the smell of his deodorant makes me puke. It's strange, I know, but I'm incredibly sensitive to smell. When I say that something smells fantastic, you MUST believe me. If I say it smells OK, then you know it's nothing great, and if I say it smells BAD, you can conclude that it made me vomit.
So, the first thing I love about CCMHBD (this is my new code for Chubby Cherubs Milk and Honey Bun Drops) is that they smell FANTASTIC (refer to key!) Strangely enough, they smell like milk and honey, with a dash of baby power. The scent is so soft and clean that I plan on encouraging the owner to make a perfume or a candle. The drops come in an adorable latched container that can be a nice looking decorative piece in your bathroom. The best part about these drops is that EVERYONE will use them and LOVE them. Each container has two baggies filled with about 40 gum sized drops.
BabyLove here! Big thanks to everyone who contributed comments about their own sensitive skin issues, and the products used to treat them. Please let me know if there is a specific product you want me to look into.
OK, onto our next baby product, which actually is more of an “everyone” product. Dr. Haushcka’s Soothing Mask has been used in my house nearly everyday for the past four weeks that I have had it. What have I used it on, you ask? Well, have you ever seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding? I’m the dad and Dr. Hauschka’s is my Windex.
My husband: “The baby’s bum is red.” Me: “Put a little soothing mask on it.” William: “I’m itchy.” Me: “Let me get some cream.”
My husband: “I have razor burn.” Me: YOU GET MY POINT
I bring up the fact that everyone in your home can use this product, because it is a little expensive. Another important thing to keep in mind about this cream is that a little goes a LONG way. It comes in a 1 oz. tube, but it lasts. I’ve had mine for four weeks, and it’s still more than half full.
BabyLovehere! I'm Meg's younger sister and I have to be honest. I'm not super huge into makeup. I like it but I'm not obsessed with it. There is just not a lot of time for it in my life. I'm a 28 year old mother of two boys ages 3 and 1.
Both of my boys are highly allergic- foods and also common environmental airborne particles like dust, pet dander, pollen, grass, and probably AIR! Lucky Me! I don't have time to do primer because I am too busy trying to keep my two little ones from breaking out in hives! This makes finding good products like washes, shampoos, and creams extremely difficult.
If it was difficult to find great "beauty products" for my children I thought it might be difficult for you too. I will be reviewing the best baby/kids products on the market for megsmakeup.com. I'll be helping you make informed decisions about what you're buying and whether it's worth your money. If my kids can use it, then believe me-anyone's can!
Over the last four weeks, I've been looking at every baby/kids skincare site known to man. I've found some really great stuff that I am excited to share with you. TADAH!! This brings me to our first ever Babylove subject..Erbaviva!