There is some sort of cosmic button that is pushed in your soul the second you have a child.

Whoever said beauty is pain… was an ass. These days, very few events can coax me out of stretchy fabric.

I knew at some point it would happen, and today it did. When talking with a woman I’ve known for years asked how I was doing “not working,” and I said, “Great!” I got The Look. The “You Gotta Be Kidding Me, Lady” look.

The new year provides us with the perfect opportunity to try—even in baby steps—something new that challenges us, and may make us better in the end.

Well, friends, it’s here. New Year’s Eve. The day we kiss goodbye to another calendar year, look forward to what’s next, and look back on where we’ve come over the past 365 days.

Be kind, you guys, because this is my first self-shot video, and first review. I know, I know, #oldlady. But I just got The Review box by Byrdie, and I wanted to show you all why I thought it was such a great value! Check it out and let me know your thoughts!

One of the small but not insignificant pleasures of having a daughter is forcing her to share your style, at least for a few years. 😛

Don’t get me wrong. I love the holiday season–the spirit and festiveness. I love the coziness of curling up on the couch as our Christmas tree glows in the corner, and everything about putting up the decorations for Christmas gets me in a great mood.

Today on the blog I wanted to talk about The Rules for skin care during pregnancy. We have to avoid lots of things, but there are lots of other affordable products out there, too, that can keep skin care woes that are unique to pregnancy at bay.

Hey guys! What a long and fun week it’s been! I hope all of you had the opportunity to spend some time with loved ones this week for the holiday.