A Mom And Her Blog

Hey guys!

Welcome to 2017 Mel.

Haven't updated in forever because, "mom life". I was blessed to travel a lot last year with my family, move into a new house, and improve my fitness lifestyle. This year, I'm focused on expanding my family, as we are a family of 3 with my son. I am praying, using laws of attraction, and have faith it will happen this year. As long as my babies are healthy, me and my husband are healthy, and we are happy - I am happy. I debated, if I wanted to go personal with my blog, be a little impersonal with just general tips but I will go with the flow.

Trying.

So around my birthday last August, me and my husband decided to stop pre-preventing pregnancy by stopping my mini-pill contraceptive. I was taking Jolivette after my first visit from the doctors after having my son.

Pros: While breastfeeding, stopped my period for almost 2 years.

Cons: I did not know if and when I would have a period again, thus now as I am trying to conceive I have been irregular.

I do not know if it has to do with taking the mini pill, or breastfeeding strictly for 2 years, but I am ready for you 2nd baby. I am praying for you. I was stressed 3 months trying post stopping the pill, but I am more relaxed. When the timings right, it will happen.

Love finding ways to get the little one out, and less mess around the home ;). The weather was a tad chilly, coming down from a 70 degree week weather that we've been having lately. So decided to try out an indoor playground that was nearby.

Always on the run! Good option if a child is antsy at home, and the weather is not that great to be outdoors. Loved the place I went to, noticed the employee was constantly sanitizing nearby, free wifi for the parents, you can come in and out on a one day pass, and your child socializes with other kids! ❤️

XOXO - Mel.

And I love us - being outdoors and exploring.

Hello guys!

Today after scoping out drugstore dupes on Pinterest. I decided to go on the prowl for drugstore finds. I could not find the dupe for Becca Champange Pop, but I found some goodies. I have some swatches, I will post below.

Amazing!! Check out the pigmentation of the Wet N' Wild San-gria Castle to Becca Champagne Pop. It's not a dupe, just a comparison. Wet N' Wild is a shimmer palette, and has more of a rose gold tone.

On the last photo, I did another swatch on a Wet N' Wild product. Other reviews, other testers said this is more of a highlighter than bronzer - Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana. I have to agree, it's a highlight without that extra glitter, more shimmer - which would look good with another bronzer.

Overall I am happy with my purchase!!! All these items can be purchased separately under $10. Amaaaaaazing!

XOXO - Mel.

Hello again!

Back from a little vacation with my family. I love exploring new sights. We went to San Diego for me and the husband's dating anniversary (Valentine's Day) - 6 years. First time for us to go to Balboa Park, and trying out this cute little Mexican restaurant called Salud. Photos will be posted below. I have a class project due the end of this week, so I will try my best to record a new Vlog on my YouTube channel. I have been slacking, but that is life lol.

Balboa Park

Salud in San Diego

XOXO - Mel.

Since I was young, my dad always taught me to coupon and to hustle. Now that I'm older with my own family, it made me appreciate couponing, .99 store / Dollar Tree, etc. Thanks to Pinterest, and Instagram, there are many cool finds, and, DIY projects.

This week I found these cool items via .99 Store.

Tea light candles, journal - for all my thoughts, goals, etc. (it was 1.99, quality was good), and mustache tumblr.

I love using the tea light candles for my oil burner, a pack of 16 for .99 cents is a steal! The tumblr, I have been using for my detox water drinks. :)

Alright guys, I will be posting more bargain deals, my finds, and DIY projects.

XOXO - Mel.