It's no secret I love bath bombs, so every few months I head to Lush Cosmetics to grab some pick-me-ups. I've tried four more Lush bath bombs lately and I'm sharing my review of each along with photos of the bath bombs and the bath water/art. Geode Bath Bomb ($6.45): This is a relaxing bath bomb that contains lavender and bergamot. It looks like chunks of crystal on the surface. The bath water ... Read more
Recent Cruelty-Free Beauty Empties, Vol. 12
It's been some time since I shared my recent cruelty-free beauty empties! I've been compiling most of my empties in order to share my thoughts about the products and whether I would repurchase them. Not all of the products are pictured in this post because I may have been traveling when I used them up, or I might have accidentally recycled them by them. My most recent empties: Mama Bee Belly ... Read more
Postpartum Fitness Goals
I'm now eight weeks postpartum and I've finally been cleared to work out. I am feeling back to normal for the most part and I'm ready to get back to running after months off! I'm sharing my postpartum fitness goals in hopes of finding others who are going through the same phase of life or who are also looking to get back in shape or improve their health and well-being. I plan to post weekly recaps ... Read more
Third Trimester Update and Favorites
It's getting real, folks. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with a fast-approaching due date. Today I wanted to share my third trimester pregancy update and favorite products, which are items I am loving because they are making me more comfortable as our baby girl's birth nears. My most persistent symptom this trimester has been heartburn. I cut back on cheese and citrusy and spicy foods to try ... Read more
Pre-Baby Spending Ban
I have been in decluttering, organization and cleaning mode for a couple of weeks now. There's something about the approaching change of seasons that inspired this, but mostly it's preparation for the baby's arrival! As part of my simplifying, I decided after analyzing my February expenses that I also want to implement a mini pre-baby spending ban in March (and possibly April, too!). The main idea ... Read more
Nighttime Essentials and Routine
Recently I've been working on establishing a solid nighttime routine to ensure I get the best night's sleep possible while I can before our baby arrives. I want to make sure I'm as comfortable as possible during my pregnancy, a goal I plan to carry on after baby as part of my self-care routine. I find that this bedtime routine has been working well so far and helps me wind down after some busy ... Read more
Cruelty-Free and Green Body-Care Products
** This post on cruelty-free body care contains affiliate links. Also, it is your responsibility to check whether products are cruelty-free. That information may change. In addition to looking for cruelty-free body care products, I was recently inspired to look for those with less packaging and that are more eco-friendly. I have made a few switches lately that I am happy with and wanted to share. ... Read more