You're beautiful.
Lots of moms and mommies-to-be like to think out loud, and Nicole Pearl, the Beauty Girl is one of them. She recently posted about her favorite pregnancy products on her The Beauty Girl blog. I'm having a baby! I'm in the final weeks and am happy to be able to say I'm still feeling good. I haven't gotten swollen or stretched out to the point that I'm miserable. Perhaps I can attribute this to my Read more
Water retention during pregnancy can wear a woman out! Heavy legs, swollen ankles, and expanding feet also tend to limit a lady's wardrobe and shoe selection. I had this problem each of the three times I was overdue with my kids, and no matter how much I elevated my gams, nothing gave me much of a lift. Mama Mio recently sent me its recipe for relief — Lucky Legs ($20) — to test. Check Read more
Each pregnancy is different — the first time around, I paged through week-by-week books. The second was spent researching baby brands. This time, I've got a few favorite products that are practical and more mama focused. I'd recommend them to anyone who is expecting, it just took me this long to discover the goodies! Body Bare Full Coverage Bra ($30). While boobs swell during a first Read more
For those of you who worry about sagging skin on or around your breasts, these firming creams are designed to lift, tighten, and rejuvenate your bust contours by improving tone, texture, and firmness. These are great for new mothers, or for anyone looking for a topical preventative treatment. Keep in mind that firming creams claim to hydrate, improve your skin's resilience and boost antioxidant Read more
Welcome to the first post of my 2007 Holiday Gift Guide! Every weekday, I'll share a new set of ideas for gifts for your mom, dad, sib, boss, pals, special guy in your life and just about anyone else gift-worthy this season. To kick off the guide, and to support our dear friend LilSugar, let's celebrate the mommies-to-be. Here are three great ideas for pregnant women who are carrying around Read more
Mama Mio is a fab new line of pampering products for the pregnant woman who has special needs. It was created by three mothers who all had previous experience in the beauty industry and were looking to invent something specific for the pregnancy era in women's lives when they are feeling awkward in their own skin! The special fragrance in the products is also the key ingredient. It is called Read more
No need to get a sitter this Thursday night if you're yearning to participate in Fashion's Night Out. The year's biggest night of shopping may be packed with glamorous events for die-hard fashionistas, but it's also shaping up to be a great night for moms and tots as well. If you happen to be in the NYC area this Thursday, be sure to stop by these fun parties that make taking the kids out for an Read more
