Flowery Nails

I did these easy flowery nails the other day for the first time and they turned out pretty good!

You can use any base color/flower colors... I just liked these together.

1. Paint a base color

2. On a piece of paper dab 2 colors next to each other

3. Using a dotting tool/ball point pen or toothpick swirl the colors together

4. make little "C" shaped curves onto your nail to create petals

5. use a highlight color ( I used this pearly white) to accentuate the petals

5. Dot a dark color for leaves and drag the toothpick/dotting tool through it so that it makes a elongated circle.

and DONE!

Easy 2 Swipe Heart Manicure

Posted this picture of this super simple heart tip manicure the other day on Instagram. 

People think its much harder than it is. Really you just use the shape of the brush of your nailpolish. 

I like the Sally Hansen Salon Manicure polishes because the brush is more round than square.

1. you can start with a bare nail or with a base color

2. starting about halfway down, swipe making a V shape to the end of your nail one way

3. swipe the other side to complete the V.

Voila! you are done!

If you have stripers or striping brushes you can always outline the heart as well.

Enjoy!

39 weeks and counting...

So here I am at 39 weeks. I really truly didn't believe I would make it to 39 weeks...but here I am. 

I feel like my stomach is going to explode. I feel him kicking right under my boobs, and at the same time I feel a thump thump in my butt.

ugh. 

Every day I feel like "today is the day!" and then every night I think "tonight is the night!" and then I wake up in the morning thinking "dangit, I'm still pregnant!"

On my way to my 39 week appointment and hoping for something good. With my 2nd I was at my 38 week appointment when they said "oh, you're 4 cm you can go to labor and delivery" so I'm crossing my fingers for one of those!! If not, hopefully they will strip my membranes and get this show on the road!!!

This weeks symptoms:

heart burn

major pressure

hemorrhoids, yes.. they are there

sleeplessness

backache

tired

sore legs and arms

frequent bm

hard to breathe

Praying my next post is showing you my little man!

Korean Sheet Mask GIVEAWAY!

These Mediheal masks were provided by www.momomango.com for this giveaway!

They are a huge online store that carries so many different korean cosmetics brands and ship to Canada and U.S. So if you are looking for a good place to get your korean cosmetics on, here it is!

3 ways to enter:

Comment below on the YouTube Video 

Comment below the video on my facebook page

Comment below this picture on Instagram @alittleaboutalot

This giveaway is open worldwide and will end on September 15th, 2013 at 12:00pm 

I will post the winners on Facebook, Instagram and on this blog.

Good luck everyone!

August Ipsy Bag

Oooh, these Ipsy bags just get better and better!

If you are not familiar with Ipsy it is a monthly subscription for $10/month and you get a bunch of goodies in a makeup bag sent right to your door!

To order: www.ipsy.com

this months bag included: Pixi Beauty Mascara, Michael Todd facial cleanser, Pacifica BB cream, Urban Decay Lipstick, Mica Beauty loose pigment eyeshadow and my bonus item was the intergalactic  shadow by Urban Decay that is so gorgeous! I shared a little video on my Instagram to show you all the  amazing shine and color of it! love love love. So glad that I re-subscribed!

and my nails of the day: "lollipop" by Orly that I scored for 50% off at CVS!

Quickie Pictorials

So I've been trying something new and have been posting some quickie pictorials on my Instagram and Facebook page as I get ready in the morning. It's a lot quicker than making a whole video about it. Seems like you all like this format of a quickie tutorial... so if there are certain ones you would like to see, please let me know!

On Instagram and Facebook: @alittleaboutalot

Eyebrow Pictorial

Products used:

Angled eyeliner/eyebrow brush

L'Oreal Infallibe eyeshadow in Continuos Cocoa

Concealer underneath: Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette (I used the lightest color)

Every Day Winged Liner Pictorial

Products used:

Milani Infinite Liquid Liner

Nails for today

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in "Peach of Cake"

Labor Pending...

I didn't sleep a wink last night. Tossing and turning, groaning and moaning. Between the discomfort of my big belly, back pain and contractions.... I seriously thought my water was going to break. 

I've been sleeping on a child's waterproof potty training pad every night... 

morning is here... still pregnant. 

I haven't blogged or made a video in a while for many reasons. Mainly because I didn't want to be negative or be grouch and especially YouTube has become a place where people feel the need to leave negative, dumb comments... which makes me want to just throw in the towel. I've always wanted this to be a positive place....but girl... It might go there today.

I feel like I've been going in a circle of feeling discouraged, anxious, hurt, mad and disappointed about so  many things. Definitely my emotions are heightened, but I wish they were heightened the other way... rainbows and butterflies. that's what I need.

I am google queen. I google everything. I am every doctor's worst nightmare. The self diagnosing and 'searching' would drive any doctor mad. Waltzing in to appointments like I know it all... like THEY who went to medical school could have just stayed home and googled instead of spending all that money and time in school. haha!!

anyways.. my favorite this week is " _________ sign of labor soon?" fill in the blank with: cranky, hungry, headache, backache, overgrown lawn, nailpolish smudged, craving ice cream" you name, I google it. 

The reality is, no one knows when baby will arrive. I was 3 cm dilated with my second for almost 3 weeks... so the numbers don't mean anything.

so the whole "oh you're still pregnant? when do you think you'll go into labor?"

or 

"do you think you'll have the baby this week?" questions are getting PRETTY lame.

I think I'll have this baby before Christmas.... that is my answer. 

so with that said, my last google search was "extreme irritability, sign of labor soon?"

Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman

Sometimes it hurts your feelings, sometimes it makes you mad...and sometimes you have to just laugh.

There are so many things I have heard while being pregnant where I go "really?! did they just say that?"

Some of these things might not bother some people...but I thought this would be a funny compilation to put together, so I asked some people what kinds of things people 'should never say to a pregnant person'.

Hope it makes you laugh... if you have any more please feel free to comment!!

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"Your face looks pregnant"- Rebekah A.

"Oh stand next to me (while taking a picture) I'll look skinnier" 

"oh you're having a girl, girl's steal your beauty" - Jane P.

"Oh you are definitely having a boy/girl no matter what the ultrasound says. I know I've been right x amount of times"-Christina V.

"You're HUGE! How much weight have you gained?!" - Michelle P

"oh your kids will probably be retarded, if not them... their kids. That's why you don't mix races" 

"your daughter is going to look like a dumpling, because that is all you've been craving"- DG Y.

"You even look pregnant from the back!" -Holly E.

"Oh wow, You're eating again?!" 

"did you WANT to have another baby?"

"you're body is never going to look the same again"

"Wow, you're about to pop... how many days do you lave left?"...uhh... 2 months actually.. but thanks - Mandy B.

"When are you due?" "uh... I'm not pregnant" - Cherri G.

"you know, having kids is really expensive..."

"You look horrible. Are you feeling okay?"

"I only gained 10 pounds when I was pregnant"

"You shouldn't be doing that... its bad for the baby..." Christina V.

"You're so big, are you having twins?!" - Christina V.

"you look very heavy"

"wow, you're really retaining water" -Sara P.

"does everyone get a lot of cellulite when they are pregnant?"

"are you sure you should eat that?"

"Oh, my delivery was horrible, let me tell you my horror story..." -Christina V.

"How many kids is this? oh... do you guys not believe in birth control?"

"maybe you should start exercising"

"you're feet/face/legs/butt/arms are so swollen!"

"wow, you're huge!! how much longer do you have?" Jamie J.

"it must be hard finding things to wear huh?"

"are you sure its not twins?" - Sara P

"oh the third (or whatever number that you are on) is the hardest" -Christina V.

words you should avoid:
huge, heavy, big. holy cow, oh my god, jeez, fat, swollen, ginormous, diet, exercise

There is probably so many more... please share!

working on "what not to say to a new mom/postpartum"

Packing my hospital bag

Yesterday I washed some of baby #4's clothes and blankets to take to the hospital with me and started packing my hospital bag.

I feel so much less organized and 'ready' than I did with the others... maybe its just because I HAVE the others! 

I thought I would dig up an old "what to take to the hospital" video I did when I was getting ready to go into labor with baby #3.

Hope it is helpful to all you mama's that are pregnant!

July Favorites

Hellllloooooooo ladies!

Here are some products I've been loving in the month of July~

Let me know if there are any new things you've discovered you absolutely love!

35 Week Pregnancy Update

phew. I'm at 35 weeks.... 

I know most people say "wow that flew by!" not me, I feel like I've been pregnant forever!!!

Here is my 35 week update!

This week:

I totally forgot to mention in the video that at this weeks doctor's appointment I actually measured smaller than the previous week and didn't gain weight, so doc was a little concerned that baby hadn't grown. Praying the next checkup the little man will have grown a bit!

I've been feeling crampy, pressure and lot of back pain. 

Praying to go to 37 weeks, but  not past 40! haha!

My New Miracle Drink

I totally feel like an infomercial, but seriously... this drink has changed my life.

I use to take magnesium tablets with melatonin at night to try to help me sleep, I've been an insomniac for as long as I can remember....but it didn't really do anything. 

About a month back I started getting really bad migraines again. Since I'm pregnant I'm careful about what kind of medication I take, and frankly nothing really helps.

I had a couple of people suggest this "Calm" drink to me and that it was all natural. Hey, why not right?

I don't know if it is a total fix for migraines, but it fixed a bunch of other things. AND the last 2 times I felt a migraine coming on I drank Calm and it did not progress.

Here are the things its has been helping me with:

DEFINITELY sleeping better. BUT it doesn't make you drowsy or groggy. I have taken it in the middle of the day and it didn't make me sleepy

helps me de-stress and feel less anxious

leg cramps (charlie horses and my foot cramping up)

headaches

I bought my first box off of Amazon in the single packets (I think there is 30 packets in the box)

for about $15

I found the tall canister at Nutrition zone for $12.99, but I've seen the same canister at other health food stores for $24.99... so you kind of have to shop around. 

Then, Natural Vitatlity sent me some more flavors to try.. .woohoo!! ( I seriously carry it around in my purse and had it out like a drug dealer. hahaa!)

Rasberry lemon and Orange taste very similar ot Emergen C

Cherry tastes like Cherry Bomb Sour candies

and the no flavor tastes like Alka Selzer

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:

• Stress
• Fatigue and Low Energy
• Inability to Sleep
• Muscle Tension, Spasms & Cramps
• Anxiousness and Nervousness
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Weakness
• PMS and Hormonal Imbalances
• Weakening Bones
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Calcification of Organs

There are seriously so many benefits to this drink and I've discovered other friends that have been taking it and I'm like "why did'nt you tell me about it?!"

I am totally one of those people that has to share when I discover something great.

A lot of people use this when they travel if they have anxiety too... I wish I could send everyone a sample packet (but I ran out...maybe I should get more..haha!)

Boogie Wipes & Puffs!

I have shared Boogie Wipes in my favorites several times because I went through so many years of not using them, I wish someone told me about them 3 kids ago!

I use to see them in the baby aisle and thought "so stupid, why would I buy separate wipes just for their boogies". That's because I never read the package or bothered trying them!

My youngest daughter has super dry skin and whenever she has a runny nose her whole face gets chapped from me wiping...so one day I actually read the package and tried them. 

How come no one told me about them before?!?!

Not only do they not dry out her little nose, the saline actually loosens those hard boogies and they moisturize her face!

The first time I got the berry blast and grape (the scent is a bit strong, like bubble gum) So now I just get the fresh scent or unscented. I have a pack in my diaper bag and always keep the big canister of them at home now

"Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. Extra soft and scented in Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Magic Menthol (for extra stuffy noses), Simply Unscented and Boogieberry, Boogie Wipes are recommended by Pediatricians as a gentle, effective alternative to a dry tissue."

So now they have them for grown ups. ( I didn't know they were put out by the same people) but they so graciously sent me these ones to try and I'm so glad they did or else I would never have known to look for these for myself!

But Puffs has saline wipes for adults... not only great for when YOU have a cold and don't want the bright red rudolph nose that's chapped and flaking everywhere, its good for cleaning your face on the go. I know the package has a girl on it, but this would be awesome for guys. I feel like after they play basketball or whatever they just hang out with all that gunky dirt and sweat on their face and then wonder why they break out!!! maybe its too girly, but if they did a quick wipe with one of these it would totally clean their face and prevent breakouts too!

We take a lot of trips and drive a lot... so although I use makeup wipes these are good to wipe my kids faces with to freshen up. I usually use just the normal baby wipes, but they are drying... unlike these!

so here's to boogie free, clean faces for everyone!!

Soufeel Austrian Crystal Jewelry

How gorgeous are these rings from Soufeel.com ?!

These are from their Austrian Crystal line... love how sparkly they are!

make sure to use coupon code "jeannie10" for an extra 10% off :)

Crystal Panther Ring $15.95

Champagne Gold & Violet $12.95

Champagne Gold & White $12.95

Crystal Heart $11.95

Chrysolite Ring $12.95

33 Week Pregnancy Update

This has been a rough week... and its only Wednesday!

I feel like I'm already experiencing early labor signs..hoping baby waits a couple more weeks.

This week and last:

ouchy contractions

pelvic pressure

back pain

pinkish discharge

i think i lost my mucus plug

nausea

gotta go to the bathroom every 5 minutes

not sleeping well

baby moves ALL the time!

sore ribs

July Ipsy Bag

Ipsy is a monthly beauty bag that delivers deluxe beauty samples every month for $10!

Order your Ipsy bag here: 

www.ipsy.com

oh and here are today's nails:
Sally Hansen Salon Perfect Manicure in "Peach of Cake"

Flashback Friday: Summer Fruit Nails

As the weeks go by and I feel heavier and more uncomfortable its hard finding some motivation! 

I was looking through some old 'nail art' and found these summer fruity nails... 

I love how happy and summery they are so I thought I would share!

The video was done a couple of years ago, so be forgiving!

Top 10 Drugstore Nude Lipsticks

Hey Ladies,,,

here are my top 5..,.. whoops, turned into top 10 nude lipsticks you can get at the drugstore!

Revlon Primose

Revlon Just Enough Buff

Maybelline Totally Toffee

Maybelline Warm Me Up

Maybelline Pink Please

Rimmel Birthday Suit

Revlon Soft Nude

Milani Nude Creme

Nyx Paris

Zana Cosmetics Nude/Pink

Affordable Maternity Outfits 8 weeks - 30 weeks

 Hello Ladies! 

A couple of people asked me where I get my "maternity clothes" and really.. I'm not a big fan of traditional maternity clothes. I find that a lot of it is unflattering and the stuff that is ok is WAY too expensive! So I compiled my outfits by week and will try to remember where I got everything and approximate prices. I hope this helps you preggo mamas!

8 Weeks

This is when we just found out, so not much difference yet!

Long Coral Sweater: Kohls (clearance ~$6!)

Floral Scarf: Target

Vigoss Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$19)

Yellow Studded Bag: Marshall's

16 weeks

Floral Dress: Ross ( ~$15)

Leggings: Old Navy Athletic Wear (Free with coupon!)

Short Boots: Ross (~$12)

Sunglasses: Forever 21 (~$5)

17 Weeks

Burn Out T-Shirt: Forever 21 (~$8)

Vigoss Distressed Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$20)

High Top Sneakers: Target.com (~$15)

19 Weeks

Transformer's Tank: Forever 21 (~$12)

Vigoss Distressed Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$20)

21 Weeks

Polka Dot Jean Jacket: Nordstrom Rack (~$25)

Minnie Mouse Shirt: Forever 21 (~$14)

Yellow Lace Cami: Target (~$8)

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$10)

High Top Sneakers: Target.com (~$15)

22 Weeks

Puffed Sleeve Bow Shirt: Forever 21 (~$8)

Striped Sailor Knit Dress: Forever 21 (~$15)

Leggings: Target (~$8)

23 Weeks

Abstract Tank: Marshall's (~$9)

Vigoss Distressed Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$20)

High Top Sneakers: Target.com (~$15)

24 Weeks

Neon Peach Blouse: Marshall's (~$12)

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$10)

25 Weeks

Striped 3/4 Sleeve Dress: Marshall's (~$12)

Denim Vest: Marshall's (~$14)

Leggings: Target (~$8)

Cut out Sandals: L.A. Fashion District (~$10)

26 Weeks

Diamond Tank: Marshall's (~$10)

Polka Dot Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$20)

26 Weeks

Polka Dot Jean Jacket: Nordstrom Rack (~$25)

Bow Tank Top: Forever 21 (~$8)

Black Cami: Body Basics (~$2)

Pink Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$12)

White/neon Sandals: Old Navy (~$5 clearance!)

27 Weeks

Tiger Tank: Forever 21 (~$10)

Black Cami: Body Basics (~$2)

Vigoss Distressed Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$20)

28 Weeks

Horseshoe Tank: H & M (~$7)

Yellow Lace Cami: Target (~$8)

Polka Dot Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$20)

29 Weeks

Yellow & Grey Dress: Marshall;s (~$14)

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$10)

30 Weeks

Leopard Blouse: Forever 21 (~$15)

Black Cami: Body Basics (~$2)

Vigoss Distressed Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$20)

Turquoise Fringe Sandals: L.A. Fashion District ($5)

30 Weeks

Tiered Tank: Forever 21 (~$8)

Vigoss Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom Rack (~$19)

White and Silver Flip Flops: L.A. Fashion District ($10)

30 Weeks

Coral & Black Dress: Marshall's (~$12)

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 (~$10)

Cut out Sandals: L.A. Fashion District (~$10)

I hope this was helpful to you! Wishing you a happy Pregnancy!!