Clear Skin During Pregnancy

Early on in my pregnancy I came across some news that seriously threw a monkey wrench in my skincare routine. The general verdict out there - salicylic acid is a no no for expecting mothers. So, I set out on my search for something that was safe and would work. My skin started to freak out due to pregnancy hormones and I had to find something that clear things up safely!

After a few days, I stumbled upon Belli - my saving Grace. Belli makes a pregnancy safe acne face wash that is made with lactic acid to slough away dead skin. I love this face wash so much I might even keep using it post baby. It smells amazing, foams up nicely and I would recommend it to anyone.

I also use the condition moisturizer made with Lactic Acid from Nonie of Beverly Hills....designed for oily skin. Between these two products, I've seen nice clarity in my skin and I'm now in the 7th month of my pregnancy.

Lemon Inspired Shower Brunch Menu

Lemon Tassies

Lemon Icebox Cookies

Lemon Squares

Cheery Papers

Lemon Coffee Cake

Coconut Pineapple Cake

Lemon Champagne Punch

Mimosos

Spinach Quiche

Mini Frittatas

Baby Shower Inspiration

It's time to start planning my shower and a few things are certain (rock candy, tissue paper pom poms, pinwheels, cupcakes, triangle banner, Izze soda, safari theme, etc). As of right now - I am thinking of a blue, green and yellow color scheme ...since the shower will take place in my living room/sun room - I might as well make the yellow walls work in my favor!

Here's a little inspiration board I designed to get me started:

Activity Gym

It's been a long journey finding an activity gym that isn't a eye sore for me. Finally based on a recommendation from a like-minded friend - I discovered Skip Hop. And there I found what I've been looking for - the Treetop Activity Gym! It's covered with plush owls (which if you know me...you're already aware I am obsessed with) and a leafy tree graphic that looks very similar to that on our bedding. It couldn't get much closer to perfect than this...at least not for me. Love it.

Personalized Baby Growth Chart

When I saw this growth chart from InkTreePress, it was so perfect for our nursery that I couldn't get over it.

What I love so much about this growth chart is that it matches the animal theme that we have planned for our nursery. And, the customization of adding the baby's name is such a cute touch. It even comes 8 colorway options - one of which is a yellow, orange, green and blue color scheme that will match our nursery decor perfectly (see below for that version).

26 Weeks

The Best High Chair on the Planet

Anyone who starts looking around for modern baby stuff will quickly come across one brand that stands out...Stokke. The high chairs and cribs designed by this Norwegian company are amazing and look like nothing else you'll find. I fell in love the the Tripp Trapp the second I laid eyes on it. The perfect high-chair? It's possible.

Let me first say that I have friends who own this high chair and get annoyed quickly by the mess they end up with on their dining tables. This high chair has no built in try - baby eats at the table like a normal human being. I love the idea of having your baby closer while you eat...so I think I might be into the idea. The seat height is also adjustable and the weight of a full grown adult can be supported by this chair...so kids can sit in this chair well beyond babyhood.

The Walnut finish looks like it fits the bill and will closely match my dining table (I hope)!

This chair also has some cool accessories, including a table tray and patterned cushion.