Decleor Giveaway

Many women spend weeks during spring getting ready for the summer swimsuit season.  Looking their best in a swimsuit is a top priority for most women.  Now that summer is upon us, who doesn't want their body to look better? With endless beach trips, pool parties, and BBQ's, many of us still feel unconfident about wearing a two-piece.  No matter how hard you exercise, some people don't get the results they want. Decleor is here to save the day and make you feel great and confident when your swim suit cover up comes off.

Decleor offers a Slim Effect Contouring Gel-Cream that contains an exclusive lipo-cellular complex and essential oils, which combine to act as a powerful localized treatment for cellulite.  With its fresh and non-sticky texture, this gel-cream is rapidly absorbed and acts to help promote the reduction of existing fat cells, prevent formation of new fat cells, and restore skin's elasticity and firmness.   When you use this product, skin appears more hydrated, smoother, and firmer.  Not everyone is built like a supermodel and cannot look like one no matter how hard they exercise, and Decleor certainly understands that.

A miracle product in a tube.

I know that I could certainly use Decleor's help in firming and toning certain areas of my body! It would be a great feeling to feel confident in how I look, especially in a swimsuit.  I don't think I've ever really felt that. Plenty of women around the US avoid pools and beaches just because they are embarrassed of their bodies. It's time to embrace yourself and be the beautiful, confident individual that you are.

For a limited time, Decleor is offering a free Aroma Cleanse Exfoliating Cream with the purchase of the Slim Effect Contouring Gel-Cream.  What a fabulous offer! Please check it out here.

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2nd Trimester Pregnancy Update

I haven't updated you guys on my pregnancy in about 8 weeks now.

I'm now 18 weeks.  Tomorrow, I have another Dr's appt.  I'll have an ultrasound and a regular check up. Hopefully, they'll be able to tell me what the baby is! I'm very curious to know and I can't live in suspense much more.  Last time I went, they told me thought it was a girl, but couldn't confirm. I'd love a little girl, so it would be nice if it really was!

Me at 18 weeks pregnant.

How I physically feel:

My feet hurt frequently.  It helps when I rest them, but they still seem to hurt by the end of the day

Sleeping is difficult.  I'm used to sleeping on my back or stomach, so sleeping on my side permanently has been a transition.  Luckily, I do use a body pillow. I am tired frequently and have to rest a lot.  

No nausea at all anymore.  In the beginning, I was nauseous a lot.  I'm so happy this has passed.

I've been having more headaches lately.  I'll be bringing that up with the Dr. tomorrow.

Random aches and pains.

I have no stretchmarks on my stomach so far which I'm so thankful for! I put almond oil on my stomach nightly.

I haven't felt the baby kick yet, but I do have random flutters and movement throughout the day.  Exciting!

I have to pee all the time.  Constantly.  I get up 2-3x a night.  I need to be a spokesperson for Charmin toilet paper.

I've been regularly wearing maternity clothes for about 2 weeks or so now.  Barely any of my pants fit anymore, but some of my tops still fit. 

I try to go on a walk every day with Carolyn to stay healthy.

Cravings:

I haven't had any cravings at all. I can eat anything and have no food aversions.  I've eaten a lot more fruit lately. It's also been hard to drink as much water as I'm required to.

I don't eat any more than I previously have.  I don't feel any hungrier than usual at all.

Names: 

We have no boy names at all picked out, but we have a few girl names picked out that we agree on.  

Weight gain:

I've only gained about 5 or 6 lbs at 18 weeks.

Looking forward to:

Finding out the gender

Picking out a name

Feeling the baby kick

Decorating the nursery

Progressing more in my pregnancy and getting closer to having the baby.  I am dreading the actual birth process.  It's scary!

We've been buying a lot of books for the baby at garage sales.  I can't wait to fill up a bookshelf with the books in the baby's room.

Baby's First Book Blocks Giveaway

It's never too early to teach baby.  Children's brains are like sponges and will soak up anything taught to them, and they usually enjoy learning especially if you make it fun.  I've already bought a lot of books geared towards babies, and will read to my child constantly once they're born.  I want to make sure they gain and develop all of the needed and necessary skills for their age at an early start. Have you read to your child today?

Baby's First Book Blocks is a series of mini board books from Powerhouse Books designed to entice infants to focus and develop their visual acuity.  Featuring high-contrast colors, eye-catching shapes, and colorful patterns, these chunky little books also incorporate the latest scientific research about vision development.  All of the above help to make the perfect introductory book for babies.

Look at all of the beautiful colors and patterns, they will mesmerize baby.

Studies show that during the first year of life, babies visual skills develop dramatically.  A month-old infant will prefer sharply defined, black-and-white edges and patterns.  By four months of age, most babies can distinguish even subtle shades and respond to repeating patterns.  Just a few minutes a day of looking at and exploring the shapes and colors will help babies to develop visual skills.  The books also provide a great opportunity for parents to interact with baby.

While it's important for baby to play with age-appropriate toys, it's equally as important for them to learn. Learning truly is everything.  Spend five or ten minutes a day everyday having them focus on the book blocks.  I can guarantee that the colors and patterns will draw them right in and keep their attention.  They won't even realize that the books are beneficial to their development, which is the best part! Each page has a different image on it to delight them.

Do the best thing you can do for your child and teach them as early as you can.  They will appreciate it in the long-run.

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