Friday Favorites!

Hi!! Happy FRIDAY!!! 

How has your week been?  Our's was good! 

Yesterday morning, I had my glucose test (I don't know if there is much worse than chugging a sugary orange drink at 7:30 am- HA!) and then had an appointment with my doctor- I heard the baby's heartbeat and that just NEVER gets old!! :) Next week marks the beginning  of my third trimester with Baby L#5 and I am kind of having a hard time believing it!! :)

Okay- so in the past couple weeks I have started using a few new health and beauty products- all of which I happen to LOVE so I thought I would share them with you today!

So here are some of my FAVORITE new health and beauty items I have been using lately!!

ONE

At my last few dentist appointments I have been encouraged by the dental hygienist and my dentist to get an electric toothbrush.  I have some pretty bad gum recession from brushing too hard (oops!) and they said a rechargeable toothbrush would help so much!!

Well, just last week, Aaron got us both a new Oral B electric toothbrush and I am LOVING it!!  I have to admit- at first- I was kind of aversive to the idea of using an electric toothbrush- I am a traditionalist and just like a good ol' fashioned toothbrush! HA!  But after the first time brushing with my electric toothbrush- OMG! My teeth had never felt that clean (minus when I go to the dentist for a cleaning)!! The toothbrush Aaron got us has a "pressure sensor" for when you are brushing too hard and it has been a great feature for me- since I have a problem with that. 

I know A LOT of people LOVE the Sonicare toothbrushes- which have AMAZING reviews...but for us- we needed something lower in price. Aaron got our's at Sam's Club and got 2 toothbrushes for $80! So- if you are looking to start using an electric toothbrush- you might want to check out Oral B's line of them! We our totally sold on our's!! 

TWO

Aaron got me a new body spray for Christmas- I was wanting something light, that I could wear every day, versus my "special" perfume that I like to save because it is so expensive (which in case your wondering- my two all time FAVORITE scents of perfume are Light Blue by Dolce and Gabana and Chanel Chance Fraiche by Chanel :) Anyway- he got me this body spray by Victoria Secret (but purchased it here on Amazon) and it smells SO GOOD!! I just love it!! It is my new FAVORITE because 1) it comes in a plastic bottle which is so great for traveling (I always get so worried about packing a glass bottle of perfume!) and 2) it has the perfect LIGHT but very DISTINCTIVE scent.  And because it is a body spray- it doesn't go on heavy at all- and is perfect for every day!

THREE

My skin has been all kinds of special this winter and because of that- I really needed to get a new foundation to wear that could even out my skin tone but also be really hydrating when I put it on.  In the past, I have NEVER worn foundation...but just in the last year- I have noticed how much better my face looks when I apply some before putting on the rest of my makeup.  So...when I was at Walmart last week looking for a new foundation- I seriously had NO idea what to get.  There are SO many!!  I ended up getting this Dream Velvet foundation by Maybelline and it is just PERFECT!  I decided to go with the Dream Velvet foundation because right on the front of the bottle it says, "soft matte hydrating foundation." BOOM. Exactly what I was looking for!! And luckily- Maybelline's marketing ploy has proven to be true for me- as I find it very hydrating and I think it provides the perfect amount of light- medium coverage- which is exactly what I was looking for!  It is a small bottle- but seriously- a LITTLE goes a LONG way! I use only about a pea size amount of it to cover my face.  

If you are in the market for a new foundation- you might want to check this one out! It is definitely a FAVORITE of mine!

FOUR

Speaking of horrible skin...last week I asked all of you to help me find a gentle, moisturizing, NOT expensive cream for my face :) I got so many AMAZING suggestions and I seriously appreciated all of you sharing with me the products that you love!! I ended listening to my FAVORITE friend Laura, who suggested I just stick with the Cetaphil brand (she uses the facial wash and lotion) since it works so well with highly sensitive skin AND it is very affordable.  I did a little research and decided to go with the moisturizing CREAM versus the moisturizing lotion- the cream is thicker and more hydrating and it can be used on your whole body- including your face. I have been using this cream for a week and my face is totally back to normal!!! I could tell an immediate difference just after the first night of applying it to my face.  It does an amazing job moisturizing my face- which is SO dry and it has completely helped with the red, blotchy, irritated parts of skin that I had around my eyes.  

At both Walmart and Target- this huge tub is just under $12.  I can guarantee you this is going to last me at least 6 months- if not longer!! And I love that I can also use it on my horribly cracked and dry hands.  SUPER excited that I have found my new FAVORITE face cream!! And thank you so much again for the suggestions!!

FIVE

And totally not related to health and beauty products :), yesterday marked the one year anniversary since I started writing this blog!! I honestly had no idea what I was doing (and pretty much still don't! HA!) but I did know that I wanted to share my journey and thoughts as a wife and mother- and it has ended up being such an amazing, FUN creative outlet for me.  I have "met" so many wonderful, supportive women and I just LOVE having a space where I can ramble on and on about random topics. 

When I write a blog post...I seriously feel like I am just having a conversation with a group of girlfriends! Your comments, emails and kind and supportive words have been so uplifting and I appreciate them SO much.

Hope you have the BEST day and a wonderful weekend!! 

I am linking up with Andrea and Erika for their Friday Favorites Link Up!

 I am also linking up with April for Five on Friday!

 Joining Karli for her, Oh Hey Friday Link Up! too!

And lastly, linking up with Katie, Tif, Della & Caitlin for High Five for Friday!