Dear November

Dear November

November is the month to remind us to be thankful for all the positive things in our life. I am grateful for so many things but this little girl is currently at the top of my list. She just turned 5 months old and i’m full of emotions; happy, sad, excited and nervous! I’m so thankful that she is healthy, strong and growing into a beautiful baby girl but so sad that time has to fly by so quickly. It’s such a bittersweet feeling but above all i am overwhelmed with gratitude just to be this girls mom.

Being a mom for such a short time has already taught me so much. Patience is a virtue and this girl is teaching me everything i need to know about patience! 🙂 Her giggles warm my heart and her smile lights up my world! I am still currently pinching myself that i get to keep her FOREVER! I just hope she continues to love me as much as she does now!
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First time touching the grass. first time holding leaves, i love getting to experience “first time” things with you on a daily basis. Dear November; be good to us!

 

Dress & Headband from Children’s Place . It’s currently on sale for $17.48, so hurry while it’s still available!

 

Till next time babes! XOXO

 

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Welcome to the world Baby Peyton

Welcome to the world Baby Peyton

Peyton Colleen Thompson weighed in at 6 pounds 8 ounces with 10 little tiny fingers and 10 little tiny toes.

Oh how i wish i could bottle up her yummy smells, her wrinkly little hands and overall perfection. My life was forever changed, the moment they placed you in my arms baby girl!

 

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Being a first time mom, i had no idea what to expect going into labor. I was excited and terrified all at the same time. My emotions were all over the place and my heart was beating out of my chest but above all i just couldn’t wait to meet you. Luckily, my labor went incredibly fast and i was holding my sweet angel in my arms before i knew it.

 

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With big blue eyes and the sweetest pouty lips i have ever seen, i am head over heels IN LOVE with you baby girl!

 

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PINK BLUSH MATERNITY COLLABORATION + GIVEAWAY!

PINK BLUSH MATERNITY COLLABORATION + GIVEAWAY!

 

A few months ago i was contacted by Pink Blush Maternity to review an item of clothing. I was so grateful for the opportunity and had a very difficult time choosing what to get. Their selection is endless! I don’t think there is one piece of clothing on their website i’m not in love with!!!

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You don’t have to be pregnant to love Pink Blush! They have added a women’s line in addition to their maternity line and let me tell you IT IS INCREDIBLE! Don’t just take my word for it.. go check it out! I’m so glad i picked this floral dress. It’s no joke the MOST comfortable dress i own, i get compliments on it wherever i go!

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Now for the fun part! One lucky reader will win a $75 giftcard to Pink Blush !!!!

There a few rules to win so follow them carefully…

1.) You MUST comment below and tell me what piece from www.pinkblushmaternity.com you will buy if you win!

BONUS: Follow @lipsticktolunges & @pinkblushmaternity on instagram for an extra entry. (Come back and tell me if you do)

THAT’S IT! Contest ends Monday September 26th at midnight. Winner will be announced in this post!

GOOD LUCK!

The 2016 Summer Shopping Guide Issue

The 2016 Summer Shopping Guide Issue

Hey girls! I’ve created a summer shopping guide for you (and myself, of course) to keep us in line when it comes to online shopping. I’ve rounded up 14 different handmade shops that are a must-have in my opinion! Shopping for a new season can take a toll on your bank account so I tried to include pieces for every budget. Shopping this summer will be a piece of cake! Lets get to it, shall we?

Airabella Active

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Beat the heat of summer by taking full advantage of our fashionable, breathable fitness clothing.  Whether you’re pounding out your last set at the gym, or making a quick visit to the grocery store, our Airabella Active women’s fitness clothing will help you look and feel your best.

Cute Heads

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‘Birdie’ Red and White Buffalo Plaid Dress from the SS16 Prep Eclectic Collection, perfect for your picnic in the park this SUmmer. 100% lightweight cotton. 3-button closure down the back and bow that ties, making size adjustable Skirt is fully lined. Machine wash cool with like colors, hang dry. Do not dry clean. Made with love in Texas. http://www.cuteheads.com/

SwimZip

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 Are you looking for the perfect sun safe swimwear this summer – don’t look any further! SwimZip (http://www.SwimZip.com) has you covered!
SwimZip has just launched some adorable UV shorties that have an adjustable waistband + a tie so they fit kids perfectly! These are the best swim trunks out there – kids just LOVE them – and the don’t go to the knees and get in the way of learning to swim! The perfect boys swimwear.  Click here to see more!

Modern Kid Apparel

Looking for a children’s clothing boutique that offers great selection, but at an affordable price?  Aren’t we all, and thankfully that is now available by simply visiting Modern Kid Apparel‘s website.  They provide a great selection of kids clothing, and at a price that cannot be beat!  Visit them today by clicking here!

A Vision To Remember

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Woodland Rag Quilt Crib Bedding by A Vision to Remember
Beautiful custom made bang crib bedding. With a unique style and many sizes and pieces available.  Head on over to www.avtrboutique.com for more information.

 Oh Happy Play

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Oh Happy Play is your one stop spot for everyday KIDspiration! A lifestyle + motherhood blog inspired by my two little girls and my love for design/decor. I hope you enjoy what you see! See more here!

 Wire & Honey

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New #kidsforchange™ line opens up the lines of communication for parents to talk to their children about difficult concepts such as racism, bullying, and equality. We believe that it’s never too early to teach our children the values of love and compassion and to stand up for what is right. If we teach our children early there is hope that their generation will be more loving and tolerant than our own.

Interested in seeing more?  Click here!

Handcrafted Affairs

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A personalized hanger is a lovely way to add a handcrafted touch to your big day! Perfect for hanging a wedding dress, a graduation gown, doctor’s lab coat, prom dress or a child’s special birthday dress – there are so many options! Beth of Handcrafted Affairs hand-sculpts each and every wire to the customer’s specifications to create a unique, one of a kind keepsake. See more here!

 The Blue Envelope

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“No words can describe her; they just don’t mean the same. But Mama is what we call her and we’ll always remember her name. Mama.” Our Mama tank is a great cross between comfort and ease mixed with style. An easy throw-on tank with racerback detail. Perfect for keeping cool on summer days or for layering under warmer pieces. The soft, weathered look and lightweight fabric gives a comfortable all day, every day feel for an ideal quick and chic shirt with style. This will easily become one of your favorites in your wardrobe for many years to come!

Interested in seeing more?  Click here!

Classic Hound Collar

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Their Pink Paisley design is one of our new summer favorites!  With a golden sheen and pink and red paisley duet play your hound’s neck adding class to any summer occasion.  This collar’s core is highly dependable 600-lb. polypropylene webbing. Our signature CuddleSkin satin lining will completely wrap the core to eliminate raw edges and protect your pet’s neck. Each seam is created with an industrial-duty heavyweight bonded nylon thread. Every Classic Hound dog collar comes equipped with military strength metal casted brass and nickel-plated brass hardware, keep your your hound safe without sacrificing fashion. See more here!

Life With Peanut

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 Brighten up your home with some fun prints!  With out instant downloads, it’s easy to switch out the prints around your home for each season…and summer definitely needs bright colors!  I love our new “start each day with a grateful heart” print.  Browse our selection and find the perfect print for your home. Use “AIRABELLA10” for 10% off your order! http://www.lifewithpeanut.com/

 Daydream Believers

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Timeless Fashion for Modern Dreamers – Daydream Believers Designs offers gorgeous, handcrafted clothing for all occassions. Summer is all about sweet skirts and twirly dresses! Check out the SS ’16 catalog here!

 The Golden Polkadot

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We have so many adorable baby accessories to offer here at TheGoldenPolkaDot.com, blankets, quilts, several style of headbands, and so many colors of adorable baby moccasins. Each purchase made helps families struggling with infertility so when you’re shopping for baby gifts, or your own kids your also helping families! See more here!

 Roman & Gemma

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Who doesn’t like robots? What better way to show than to have your little wear a Roman+Gemma exclusive “Robot Parade” design, illustrated by Los Angeles artist Tony Mech. As an added detail, we’ve screened a robot on the back and this fun tee also glows in the dark.

Interested in seeing more?  Click here!

 Mint & Birch

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Hand cut rose gold bars customizable with your choices of dates from Mint & Birch! These are made out of high quality 14k gold fill and will last for years to come!

Interested in seeing more?  Click here!

Lipstick to Lunges

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Have you been searching the internet high and low looking for a blog specifically centered around fitness, and fashion?  Well look no further, because Lipstick to Lunges is your site to be.  The goal of Lipstick to Lunges is to provide you with all sorts of healthy recipes, workouts, and clothing ideas to help you feel fit and fab no matter the occasion!  Click here to see more!

Snickerdoodle Protein Smoothie

Snickerdoodle Protein Smoothie

Hey ladies! Hope you had a wonderful week & are looking forward to a wonderful weekend. I will be 36 weeks pregnant tomorrow so i have been taking it easy and doing alot of relaxing, haha! Growing a baby is exhausting, am i right?! I wanted to share with you a recipe i recently tried and fell in love with. I don’t know about you but i have a SERIOUS sweet tooth, so if there is any way to make my treats a little bit healthier i do it! This particular smoothie is called the Snickerdoodle Protein Smoothie. It’s super easy, healthy and tastes delicious!

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We just recently invested in a high-tech blender and we absolutely love it but any old blender will do! You can use any vanilla protein powder you like – it will work the same way. In this particular smoothie, i used almond milk but any milk will do. The same goes for the peanut butter. I love regular peanut butter (probably too much) but use PB2 in most of my smoothies. If you want a nutritional boost, you can also add some greek yogurt if you like.

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as me! Have a wonderful, healthy weekend everyone!

 

Snickerdoodle Protein Smoothie

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tsp. peanut butter (or you can use PB2)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 8-10 cubes of ice

 

Directions: 

STEP 1: Place all ingredients into blender (liquid ingredients first).

STEP 2: Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth. (We used a vitamix for this particular smoothie)

STEP 3: Serve and enjoy!

Perfect for a healthy afternoon snack that keeps you energized and FULL!

 

*5 minPrep Time

*5 minCook Time

*10 minTotal Time