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Ipsy Glam Bag February 2015!

February 25, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here!

Today I want to share my Ipsy bag for February 2015! If you don’t know, Ipsy Glam Bag is a $10/month subscription where you get 4-5 deluxe size samples or sometimes full size products in makeup, hair, nails, and skincare. Do you subscribe to Ipsy? I would love to hear about what you thought of your bag this month!! I don’t look at spoilers, I love the surprise everytime I get subscription bag/box mail, but I do love seeing the other variations people got once I’ve opened mine. Do you check spoilers? Is that why you’re here?! ; )

February Ipsy Glam Bag:

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Bag and Theme:

I like this bag, it’s very cute and will fit a few items nicely for long day trips or tucking some essentials into my diaper bag (p.s I miss purses!! ; ) ) The theme “Love is just a word…until you find someone to give it meaning” is cute.

Model Co. Blush Cheek Powder in Cosmopolitan 01:

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This is my favorite item in the bag by far! I love blush and this classic pink color is so pretty!

City Color Cosmetics Cream Lip Stain in Flirtini:

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It needs to be said: This packaging is awful! Seriously, not cute! Not even a little bit. I appreciate pretty packaging, but don’t consider myself a packaging snob, but this crosses the line for me! It also has an odd smell, not strong enough that it would stop me from wearing it, but something to be aware of. I will say that I tried it and really enjoyed the color and found that it did stain my lips pretty nicely. If you’re watching this season of The Bachelor, it reminds me of Brit’s famous pout.

Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray:

I haven’t tried this yet because mine leaked everywhere unfortunately : ( I have never had leaked items before and this month I had one in both my February PopSugar Must Have Box and my Ipsy! Ipsy responded almost immiedately to my email and they are replacing this item and my bag because it was all wet.

Emite Make Up Professional Eye Lash Curler:

Ipsy sent out an email saying that some of these were defective, and while mine wasn’t I don’t want to take any chances! I love my lashes, thank you very much! I don’t need an eyelash curler breaking them off! I love my Tarte curler and doubt this would have beat that for me anyways. It was nice they emailed everyone and showed pictures to identify a defective curler, though.

Mitchell and Peach Flora No. 1 Fine Radiance Face Oil:

I love this! It feels wonderful and doesn’t make my combo/oily skin feel greasy at all. A very nice face oil! I would consider purchasing this one!

Overall, I am not thrilled with the bag, but I don’t hate it either. Let’s hope March is a better month for my *BIRTHDAY* month : ) Do you subscribe to Ipsy? Did you like your bag this month? If you’d like to subscribe you can do so by clicking here!

Thank you for reading and supporting my blog! Please don’t forget to subscribe and share!! Have a great weekend!

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POPSUGAR MUST HAVE BOX FEBRUARY 2015!

February 23, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you for being here and making me part of your day : ) Today I want to share my PopSugar Must Have Box for February with you. Once again I am disappointed with the shipping :/ It wasn’t AS bad as last month, but I got this box several days after a friend who lives in the same state, and after Valentine’s Day which this box was strongly themed around. With that said, I LOVELOVELOVE this months box, and will still use every single item, but I wish the shipping would improve to how it was a year or so ago. I have been subscribed for 26 months and shipping has seemingly gone downhill. So, the dates of delivery really seem to vary, but *usually* the PopSugar box usually arrives between the 10th-15th of every month for me…it ships from California via FedEx Smart Post, which means it goes out FedEx but arrives to my P.O Box.

If you don’t know, the box contains full size, premium quality items in all different categories: food, beauty, fashion, home, and sometimes an extra goodie too! Each box boasts a retail total of $100 or more. You can check out my review of the PopSugar Must Have Box for January 2015 here.

The February box was inspried by, “One Love, Hearts & Arrows, Red Hot, Devine Desserts, and Pampering”  (a.k.a Valentine’s Day ; ) ) …ummm yes please!!

February Must Have Box:

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*Note: Rose Water Bubble Bath by U.S Apothecary NOT shown because it arrived (very) damaged

Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush by Tarte Cosmetics in  True Love:

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I was instantly over-the-moon excited by this box when I saw this! Obviously, I reeeeally love makeup, and Tarte is an amazing brand! I own a holiday blush palette from Tarte, but until now did not own any of the individual Amazonian Clay blushes. I love this shade, and it wears beautifully for a very natural flush that can be built up as needed. It is great that just a tiny tap into this is all you need because it is so highly pigmented, and this could be worn on many skintones.

$26

Rose Water Bubble Bath by U.S Apothecary:

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This was a huge letdown because mine was broken : ( It leaked badly and my whole box smelled strongly of roses, but thankfully it didn’t damage my other items except the burlap bag that the next item was in. I appreciate that PopSugar always is sure to wrap items like this incase this happens, but I was still bummed! I contacted PopSugar first by email, but then recieved a much faster response by reaching out on social media. I have had two or three other issues over the course of 26 months, and always get excellent customer service once I get ahold of someone at PopSugar. If this happens to you I suggest sending a *nice* tweet to @MustHaveSupport or a Facebook message to the PopSugar Must Have Facebook page. I look forward to trying this when I get my replacement!

$30

Bamboo Heart Cutting Board & Cheese Knife by ACME Party Box Company:

I swoon over the ACME Party Box Company website, they have fantastic but fairly pricy gift ideas for everyone, and things themed for any party or celebration you could imagine! I love making little cheese and snack platters to make a night of Netflix with Stephan a little more special, so this is perfect for that! I love that this came with a little cheese knife, too!

*Similar item linked

$32

Mini Arrow Pendant Necklace by Bauble Bar:

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Just like the Tarte blush, I was estatic when I saw something from Bauble Bar! I adore Bauble Bar jewelry! This little arrow necklace so dainty and cute! I think this would be adorable layered with other small necklaces, or worn alone. You can wear it at two different lengths, and I found that it laid better on the shorter length for me. This is definitely a new favorite for me, and my 3 year old Hailey gave it her nod of approval as well ; )

*Similar item linked

$32

100% Natutral Blam by Figs & Rouge in Lemon Berry:

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This has such cute packaging! I really like the ever ever so slight tint and feel of this. Although I love the look of a tin style balm, I don’t like dipping my finger into it unless I have something to immediately wipe my finger off on, so I end up using balms like this less than ones in tube form. I also feel like they are less sanitary. I really like the Lemon Berry color/flavor that I got, but if you’re subscribed what kind did you get? Leave me a comment and let me know, I love hearing what other variations people received!! : )

$8

Ravishing Rocky Road Bar by Chuao Chocolatier:

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OH MY GOSH YUM!!! Salted, caramelized almonds, and marshmallows in all-natural milk chocolate? Yes, yes, yes!! This is soooo good! I was really sad when it was gone! And Steph, who isn’t a big sweets or milk chocolate fan typically, also really enjoyed the small piece I shared ; ) I think these would be awesome as a gift add-on, or a sweet thing to send to a friend or loved one…maybe a Galentine!

$6

FingerPaints Nail Color by Sally Beauty in Romanticism Ruby:

This is a special extra and what a fun one! I love nail polish, and this is a brand I’ve never tried, so I can’t wait to try something new. I think Romanticism Ruby will be a great toe color! If you’re a PopSugar subscriber, what color did you get?

$5.50

I am THRILLED with the items in this months box, but I am frustrated with the shipping and my broken item as well. I hope that PopSugar can turn it around quickly so that I can start enjoying my box and sharing with all of you in a timely manner. This box has a retail value of $139.50 which is $100 more than the cost of the box. It really is like Christmas every month! Do you subscribe to PopSugar? What did you think about this box? Let me know in the comments! If you’d like more information on PopSugar you can find it here.

Have a great Monday!! XO

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Products I’ve Up?! February Empties!

February 18, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I have been saving all of my empty beauty and tolietries in a basket in my closet again so that I could share an empties post with you! I will have another empties post coming soon where I share a ton of makeup and haircare empties…so stay tuned for that! I love reading these types of post and watching these types of videos because 1) It’s helpful to hear if people would repurchase or not and a quick mini review, and 2) Let’s be honest, isn’t everyone just a *tiny* bit nosy?! I know I absolutely am ; ) It’s fun to see!

February Empties:

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Dove Clinical Protection Deoderant in Clear Tone:

I purchase this over and over! I love the peace of mind of the clinical strength in the warmer months, and while I probably don’t *need* it in the winter, I still really like it.

Soft Soap Orchid Petals & Mint Water Liquid Hand Soap:

This is a new line of liquid hand soaps from Soft Soap and I bought it solely because of the more attractive bottle! Yes, I know that you can buy refillable bottles which I’ve done in the past, but I also like these. Nothing magical, but served its purpose and I would repurchase.

Kleenex Hand Towels:

I use these to dry off my face after cleansing because it is more sanitary than using your towel. If you don’t want to use something like this, you can also use a clean washcloth, but you shouldn’t just use your regular bath towel! These come in packs of 60 which is nice because it lasts about a month if you use one in the morning and one at night.

Q-tips Cotton Swabs:

This is a funny one to include but I am going to because Stephan and I are picky about our cotton swabs! We have purchased other brands where the stick inbetween is flimsy and you just don’t get as good of a clean, so now I just use those for eye makeup fixes! Don’t mess with our Q-tips! ; )

Philosophy Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser:

This is without a doubt my favorite cleanser!! I only need the tiniest dab, and it works perfectly with just my fingers or with my Clairsonic. I will buy this over and over again! You can find large sizes on QVC for a great price.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks:

I liked this for my baby bump, but I prefered a Burt’s Bees Oil that I will talk about next…

Burt’s Bees Mama Oil Nourishing Body Oil:

I love this stuff! Typically an oil wouldn’t sound appealing to me over a lotion, but this rubbed in quickly and I could slather it in all of the stretch mark prone areas FAST which I loved! It also has a really nice small and absorbed fairly quickly.

Olay Quench Body Lotion Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter:

This was just a small travel size that I had in my hospital bag when Logan was born. I didn’t use enough to know if it was something special, but my skin didn’t dry out during our hospital stay, which could be thanks to this lotion.

Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser:

This was also purchased just for the hospital bag, but I LOVED it! I am not sure if it was because I hadn’t used a strong/acne fighting face wash during my pregnancy and that made it feel more fantastic, but I was sad when this little guy ran out! I would definitely purchase again! My skin felt *super* clean after using it, but it didn’t feel uncomfortably tight or dry like some acne face washes can make my face feel.

Mederma for Kids:

This isn’t a “true empty” because this is just the box and we are still using the cream, but I wanted to include it because we love this stuff! As you know I have 3 kids 3 1/2 and under…so bumps & bruises are bound to happen! In September I had my first ER experience as a mom and it was because Connor had cut his forehead open! It was a nasty cut, but this has helped the scar SO MUCH! We have used this faithfully and I can tell such a huge difference. I would absolutely buy this again.

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Mad About You:

I like the Bath and Body Works lotions only as much as I’d like any lotion from the drugstore…I just don’t think they’re that fabulous minus the great fragrance. I *do* love the Bath and Body works body butters and body creams. This scent is very spring-y and floral but has a slight vanilla musk that keeps it from being too much. I used this completely and enjoyed it, but it wouldn’t be my first scent choice.

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Endless Weekend:

I love this scent!! It is a mix of floral, fruit, coconut….yum! I realy enjoyed using this scent in the dreary winter months! I would purchase this scent again.

Bath and Body Works Body Butter in Beautiful Day:

I absolutely LOVE these body butters! A little bit goes a really long way and they feel awesome on the skin! This has a very fruity and floral combo that makes me think spring and I do like this scent.

What products will you purchase over and over again? Let me know in the commens! Thank you as always for reading and please subscribe if you’re new! I post every Monday and Wednesday, and throw in the occasional “Bonus Post” : )

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Nursing Mama Style Tips: What I Wear While Breastfeeding! Part 1

February 16, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you all had a great Valentine’s with people who make your heart skip a beat! I had a very low-key weekend with my little loves (Hailey, Connor, and Logan), and of course my big love (Stephan).

I am exclusively breastfeeding our 5 week old and I forgot what a pain nursing fashion can be! If you think looking cute is hard pregnant, girl forget it and embrace that precious bump, because the first few weeks especially your breasts have to be easily accessable ALLTHETIME! So, today I want to share a few of the pieces I’ve been loving that are specifically for nursing, and in Part 2 of my Nursing Mama Style Tips I will share regular pieces that you can buy anywhere or may already have in your closest that work beautifully for nursing.

 

Long Sleeve Pull Over Nursing Hoodie by Motherhood Maternity:

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I love this for at home because I feel cute but am just rocking a thin cotton hoodie. This is a size small and I love it with legging or skinny jeans for a cute but very casual look. I also own this in gray.

Wrap Nursing Sweater by Motherhood Maternity:

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This is currently out-of-stock online but they do have other similar styles like this one. I love this because it doesn’t look like a nursing top, but it is SO easy to nurse in discreetly. If you really want some extra cover in public, throw a scarf on over it!

Faux-Leather Trim Black and White Striped Nursing Top by Milk Nursing Wear:

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I found Milk Nursing Wear because I was in love with Boob Design tops, but I just can’t bring myself to spend that much on a top that I’m only going to wear for nursing. But, if it in your budget, they are gorgeous and I’ve heard nothing but good things! Milk Nursing Wear is the same idea, but at lower prices. This top is so chic and easy to nurse in! It is INCREDIBLY soft, a rayon/ lycra blend, and is slightly longer in the back which I like. This is my favorite nursing top, and I can’t wait to dress it up with some fun jewelry! Milk Nursing Wear if you’re reading this PLEEEEASE make more options like this!

Nursing mamas, what do you wear? I would love more ideas! Stay tuned for Part 2! And please subscribe!!

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Valentine’s Day 2015

February 11, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Happy {Early} Valentine’s Day!

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Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin

NYX Matte Lipstick in MLS17 Sweet Pink

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 865 Fuchsia Flash

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69

Maybelline Color Sesational Vivid Lipstick in 900 Hot Plum

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in LSS511 Chaos

Thank you for reading loves!! Muuuuuah! Sending kisses to all of you for Valentine’s Day <3

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Rodan + Fields Skincare Review

February 9, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Over the past few weeks I have been testing out some skincare items from the company Rodan + Fields. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is developed by the same doctors who brought us ProActiv Solution years ago. The Rodan + Fields line was a top seller in department stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, but the creators decided to pull the line when they realized that most of the people purchasing Rodan + Fields were learning about it via word-of-mouth. Now Rodan + Fields products are sold like MaryKay on a direct sales format.

This product was sent to me, but as always I will never accept money in exchange for a positive review! All of the thoughts are my own, and if I am sent a product that I do not like I will either not talk about it at all, or tell you what I thought! I want to be a reliable source for you, and I do my best!

Initial Thoughts On the Company:

There are SOOO MANY direct sale lines out right now…jewelry, tupperware, skincare, makeup, unmentionables…you name it! And sometimes I’ll admit that I roll my eyes when I hear about yet another one, but skincare is something I’m caring about more and more as I get older, and I loved right off the bat the many different options for all skin types and ages that Rodan + Fields offers. I then started reading other peoples reviews and the company history, and decided it was worth another look.

About My Skin:

Firstly it should be stated that pregnancy can absolutely change the way your skin behaves, and after pregnancy the horomone changes can make your skin react crazy as well! I was very lucky to have great (for me) skin during Logan’s pregnancy, and have had a few breakouts since his birth but so far it’s been (knock on wood) manageable. I am in that funky phase where I still get oily on my t-zone, my nose especially, but I’m also battling fine lines and wrinkles now that I’m approaching my late 20’s (I am 27 for another 5 weeks & I’m hanging onto that counting as mid 20’s!)

ENHANCEMENTS MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE:

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This is far and away my favorite of the 3 products I tried! I absolutely adore this! A little goes a long way, and I immediately noticed a beautiful glow and improved texture. You can use this without water for a more heavy exfoliation (my prefered way, 3 times/week) or use it with water for a more gentle approach. If you can only try one item from Rodan + Fields, this is far and away the star for me of the 3 I sampled! This did not cause breakouts or inflamation, but with that said my skin handles even professional in-spa micro-dermabrasion treatments without issue.

REDEFINE NIGHT RENEWING SERUM:

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This made my skin feel like silk immediately after application! I noticed that my makeup applied beautifully the next day as well.  I did find that my skin felt a tad dry after, so I followed the optional direction of using a tad of moisturizer after applying this.  I loved the way it made my skin feel, and I would love to try using it in the future, but because I only had a small sample I am not sure if it would be holy grail status for me or not. But did I enjoy it? Absolutely!

REDEFINE LIP RENEWING SERUM:

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I have talked quite a bite recently about how horribly dry my lips have been! I haven’t worn lipstick, with the exception of Christmas parties, in months! At first I wasn’t sure if I liked this any better than my regular chapsticks, but after using this consistently for several days in a row I noticed that my lips felt very soft and as crazy as it sounds they looked a bit more naturaly red or rosy but without the uncomfortable sting/ tingle that some lip plumping products have. This is pricy, but I do think that is works. I would buy this in the future and think it would be fabulous to use leading up to a big event! And hello, wedding season is fast approaching!

 TO ORDER:

Kristy Ownby made me feel *totally* comfortable discussing my skincare concerns and target areas, and was very informative to all of my questions! If I’m reviewing something for you guys, I make it really clear that I am going to ask alllll sorts of stuff, and she was up to the challenge. In talking with Kristy I have found a few other items that I am super tempted to try! She mentioned that the Pore Minimizing Toner is like spanx for your face…umm hello that sounds RIGHT up my ally! And the Redefine Cleansing Mask which should combat any oil..anyone who gets oily knows that anything that can stop that must be tried!

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KristyOwnby@gmail.com

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Be sure to tell her that LeahTackles sent you ; )

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Best Hand Care Routine EVER?!

February 4, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! It means so much to me!

We are well into winter now, and with the cold weather, dry air, and excess hand washing and sanitizing because of all the lovely germs floating around everywhere, my hands are DRY! I get dry cracked hands every winter, especially with a newborn because I’m washing my hands about every other minute ; ) I have talked before about the Neutrogena Hand Cream, and that is still a great option, but I was recently introduced to Satin Hands Pampering Set by Mary Kay and I’m in love! They come in different scents, but mine is the fragrance-free version. Below I’ll talk briefly (as I can) about the 3 products that I tried and my thoughts.

 

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#1 Satin Hands Hand Softener

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This step is really luxurious to me, and it only takes a minute so that’s perfect realistic pampering for most of us!

#2 Satin Hands Satin Smoothie Hand Scrub

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I loooove this hand scrub! After rinsing my hands felt so soft, but the best part was that they remained soft afterwards.

#3 Satin Hands Hand Cream

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This cream seemed pretty thin at first, especially compared to the thick gel that I am used to with my Neutrogena Hand Cream, but it absorbed quickly and didn’t leave my hands feeling greasy. Like I said, I wash my hands a lot, but I found that they still felt hydrated after multiple washings which was really nice because who seriously has the time to apply hand cream all the time? Not me! This is my new favorite hand cream!!

If you’re interested in ordering or have questions, my friend Catherine Ryan can help you! You can find her on her MaryKay Facebook page or visit her MaryKay page : )

There is still time to enter my GIANT DIAPER GIVEAWAY if you or someone you know could use 140 newborn diapers! Entering is easy!!

Don’t forget to subscribe! It just takes a minute and it helps me out! Have a *wonderful* weekend friends!

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EASY DIY NURSING CAMI/TANK TOP!

February 2, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you as always for being here! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!

As most of you know, I have a newborn baby, Logan, and 3 kids 3 1/2 years and under! I am nursing Logan, and need to be able to do so easily without fussing with my clothes. I own a couple of nursing tank tops from Motherhood Maternity and Target, but they are typically $25 each, and then you still need a cardigan or top to wear overtop. I need to have a ton of easy to nurse in stuff because every outfit I wear for the first few months especially has to be nursing friendly, so I turned to Google for some help! I found some tank tops by Undercover Mama, but they looked pretty simple to re-create, so I decided to google further for a DIY option.  I then found the blog BabyBellyKelli and her tutuorial on how to repurpose an old cami into a nursing cami. Her blog is really cute, so be sure to check it out : )

 

NURSING CAMI/TANK TOP DIY:

What You’ll Need:

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A cami style tank top

*TIP: I used some that I had from Forever 21. I like the ones *without* a shelf bra, but that is entirely up to your personal preference. If you don’t have any cami tanks you want to use, I definitely suggest the ones from Forever 21 because they are anywhere from $1-4 dollars each.

Thread (it’s nice if it matches the cami, but it won’t be seen by anyone but you so whatever you’d prefer)

Scissors

A Needle

A Clip Down Nursing Bra (My favorites are the Motherhood Maternity Seamless Bras or Sports Bras)

Step 1:

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Lay the cami down and cut the straps at the back of the cami as close to the tank top as possible while being careful not to cut the cami itself.

Step 2:

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On the front of the cami cut each strap so that about 2 inches of strap is left.

Step 3:

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Using your needle and thread sew the 2 inch strap into a loop. I doubled up my thread and tied a triple not at the end. I started on the inside of the cami and pushed the needle out so that the string was on the inside. I did about 5-7 stiches per strap just to be sure it would be very secure! The last thing you want to worry about while nursing, especially in pubic, is that your nursing tank isn’t going to hold up! Do this to both sides of your cami. I made 5 camis in about 30 minutes, it was really fast once I got going! Please excuse my messy stitches on the gray cami, it bothers the perfectionist in me, but hey nobody else will see it!

Step 4:

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Put on a nursing bra and then unclip it. Put on your cami. Put the loop that you made over the clasp of the nursing bra and then reclasp your nursing bra. Ta-da! How awesome is that?!

I wanted to be sure to test out one of these before sharing this tutorial with you, and I nursed in public without any issue! This is actually EASIER to me than my other nursing tanks, because I just have to unclip my bra instead of unclipping both a nursing tank and nursing bra. I am thrilled with these results and now I just need to find some great, affordable cardigans to go over them to get me through winter with a new baby who looooves to eat!! : )

If you found this DIY tutorial helpful *please* “pin” this post to your Pinterest or share it with one of the button links at the bottom of this post! It’s super easy, promsie!

Don’t forget to enter my DIAPER GIVEAWAY for your chance to win 140 diapers! Have a fabulous week!!

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Newborn Picture Post AND HUGE DIAPER GIVEAWAY!

January 28, 2015 & 6 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Our little Logan is already 17 days old (not that I’m counting…) and he is growing FAST! He has already outgrown newborn diapers and clothes! My parents had gifted us with 12 20-count packs of Pampers Newborn Swaddlers but we have 7 unopened packs left over! These diapers are only avaliable online, so I cannot exchange them for the next size up, so I have decided to hold a giveaway! For reference, these diaper packs are the size that most hospitals supply you with when your baby is born.

Today I will share a few pictures from the past couple of weeks settling in at home, and then below I will have information for the diaper giveaway.

 

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 Diaper Giveaway Info:

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So would you, or someone you know, like to win 140 newborn pampers swaddlers? Here is how!

1) You MUST be a subscriber of www.leahtackles.com! To subscribe simply enter your email in the “subscribe” box on the right side of this screen! You will get an email and you must then confirm your subscription.

2) Share this post on Facebook using the hashtag #LeahTacklesDiaperGiveaway. To share you can use the button links at the bottom of this post. You can also write on the LeahTackles Facebook Page to let me know that you shared this post.

3) Leave me a comment telling me why you would like to win 140 newborn diapers! To comment you can click by the top of this post. I love hearing from my subscribers through comments!!

Bonus Entry Opportunities:

1) You may tweet this post and use the hashtag #LeahTacklesDiaperGiveaway for 1 addtional entry.

2) You may take a screen shot of this post and share it on Instagam using the hashtag #LeahTacklesDiaperGiveaway for 2 additional entries.

3) If you get a friend to subscribe to www.leahtackles.com you can get 3 addtional entries!! Your friend must confirm the subscription in order for this to count…they have to want to subscribe ; ) You can direct message me on Instagram, Facebook, or tell me by emailing me at LeahTackles@gmail.com with the subject “Diaper Giveaway” that you got me a new subscriber. If you get 2 friends you will get 6 extra entries, 3 friends, you will get 9 extra entries, and so on.

RULES:

1) This giveaway is limited to those in the United States and Canada, but eventually giveaways will be opening up to subscribers everywhere!

2) If you are under 18 years old just ask permission from your parents to enter the giveaway!

3) A random selection website will determine the winner to keep things fair.

4) Once the winner is contacted by email they will have 48 hours to respond and after that I will select another winner.

5) This giveaway will end in ONE MONTH on February 28th, 2015! You may only enter once, but please feel free to do any or all of the addtional entry opportunities!

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Preppy Pink Shop Brand Rep AND Discount Code!!

January 26, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you for being here! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!

Today I am *THRILLED* to announce that I am now a Brand Rep for Preppy Pink Shop, a fabulous shop that has amazing custom skirts that I swooned over in my post Meet My Newest Obsession: Preppy Pink Shop and See My Christmas Eve Outfit , gorgeous key fobs, adorable jewelry, and more! The Lily Pulitzer print skirts are perfection, too. Below I share some of my favorite items but to see more you can go to www.PreppyPinkShop.com or www.PreppyPinkShop.Etsy.com to see more of the beautiful items! I also am including a picture of the custom maternity skirt that I wore on Christmas Eve.  If you’d like to If you use the code PPSREP4 you can save 30%!

If you have any questions, please let me know!! Please be sure to SHARE THIS POST and SUBSCRIBE : ) XO

 

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