Free Gifts for Mom's with Twins

I read about the Mother's with Multiples programs so I decided to try it out to see if it was true. This program is for Mother's with Multiples who can receive free congratulatory gifts from the leading Baby supply companies all over the U.S.

So far I have received two gifts;

The first is from Gerber;

* Coupon for Free formula

* Free Baby food
* Thank You cards
* Spa Kit

* 2 Gerber Baby Onesees

(Start Healthy, Stay Healthy resource center- 445 state st. Fremont, MI 49413)

Must mention the Multiple Birth program

The second is from Learning Curve;

* 2 to go cups BPA Free
* 2 Lamaze toys for the boys
(Learning Curve-2021 9th St SE- Dyersville, IA 52040)

Must mention the Multiple Birth Program

Great announcements, cards, etc

I got this code in the mail ;

Get $15 0ff

Promo Code M92A-FM1N-RCGD-65UE0C

Free shipping on orders $50+,

Promo Code SHIP50
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Favorite Show TRUEBLOOD

With season 2 in full effect I have become addicted to the twists and turns of this dramatic HBO show, TrueBlood. The characters are much better in season 2 than the last, and the storyline is amazing. If you love Hot vampires and fantasy shows or just like drama, you will love this show. Every week it will make you want to go back for more.

I give it ***** 5 out of 5

http://www.hbo.com/trueblood/season2/

Bag pick of the week

Super cute bag I just love it!

It was only $75

Size: 14" W x 8.5" H x 4" Deep Zipper top. Embossed floral western like design on pvc material. Decorated with large crystal embezzlements 1 outside zipper pocket, 1 large center divided zipper pocket, 1 medium zipper pocket, 1 open pocket, and 1 open cell phone pocket inside.

Found at;

http://www.thehappypolkadot.com/tan-couture-rock-in-roll-purse.html

Design pick of the week...Shabby Chic

I love the design in this room it is filled with drama and elegance with sophistication. It is a look that would go great in any space and can easily be redone. A lot of similar items can be found at Ikea.

Ikea; http://www.ikea.com/

Beauty pick of the week

Katie B Cosmetics

Get great advise on how to apply makeup, look like a model, and look FAB!

She uses all mineral products!

http://www.katiebco.com/

Healthy hair

hydrathérapie Cera-Repair® at-home treatment
• Cera-Repair™, home maintenance treatments, prolong hair’s salon-renewed health and manageability.
• Maintains moisture & softness
• Repairs & strengthens
Professional Stylist TipWith a less intensive concentration of the Ceramides found in the Pro4 treatment, this crème-gel can be used once a week for five weeks, providing the ticket to red carpet-worthy tresses. Simply replace regular conditioner with one tube of Cera-Repair® for hair that looks amazingly healthy, shiny and revitalized from one salon visit to the next.
Found at major stores.
for only$10.99 Rating *****

Stay fresh all day...

Secret Clinical strength deodarant
Doctor EndorsedThe Advanced Solid's Triple-Action Technology Provides Three Unique Layers of Protection.
Ingredients
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Petrolatum, Cyclodextrin, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Ppg-14 Butyl Ether, Fragrance (Masking Fragrance)
Found at all major stores.
for only $7.99 Rating*****

It really works!!!!

Best Powder

"The Hollywood Secret"Mac Cosmetics (make sure you ask your makeup artist to use this for pictures to die for)Studio Fix is a powder and foundation in one that combines good coverage with ease of application. Designed to be used dry, the powder and pigments create a matte, velvety texture. It contains Silica, which helps to maintain a matte finish by absorbing oils on the skin, as well as Talc to provide a smoother, less reflective, matte finish. The talc has been milled to a microscopic size to provide a beautiful texture while allowing the skin to breathe. This product is long-wearing. It is available in a wide range of colours. It can be applied with a brush, sponge, or a powder puff.

Note: Try not to use this product for everyday use before your wedding to let your skin breathe.Found at any major department store;http://www.macys.com/http://www.nordstroms.com/http://www.sephora.com/for only $26.00 Rating****

No time for a pedi?

Dazzle Toez is the perfect solution!

*Complete Toenail Kit*12 Sizes For A Perfect Fit

*Simply Glue and Go!*Even Sizes For Your Teeny Tiny Toes!

*Contents: 24 Toenails, 0.07 Oz (2G) Nail

Glue

Note: Glue Application:

1. Buff, Clean, and Dry Nails Before Applying Artificial Nails.

2. Select A Toenail That Closely Matches Your Natural Size. If Necessary, File Nail For A Perfect Fit.

3. Apply Fing'rs Nail Glue to Your Natural Toenail. Press Artificial Toenail Onto Your Natural Nail. Hold In Place 5-10 Seconds Until Dry.

4. Apply Topcoat If Desired.

Found at any drugstore &

;http://www.kmart.com

/http://www.walmart.com/

for only $5.99 Rating ****

Sexy feet

*W/Ultra Aloe & Tea Tree Oil*Aloe Content & Purity In This Product*External Analgesic Safe For Use By Diabetics*Makes Your Feet Look & Feel 10 Years Younger!*Instantly Relieves Dry, Cracked, Itchy, Tired, Achy Feet & Odors The Very First Time You Use It!
Found at any drugstore;
for only $9.99 Rating *****

Hot lips

"Plump your Lips" - without injectionsLip Injection Extreme is a lip plumping serum that gives long term results based on the most scientifically proven and advanced lip plumping technologies.Note: Burns a little when you first apply gloss, burning will go away within 5 mins.Found at major department stores;http://www.sephora.com/for only $27.50 Rating****

Date night, Go Glam!

Ardell Fashion Lashes
For Dramatic eyes use #110
Use with Duo surgical adhesive in black
Found at any drugstore.
for only $3.49 Rating*****

Beautiful eyes

"Beautiful Eyes"Like an energy drink for your eyes, Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask is 'eye-deal' for those who want to fake a full eight hours sleep. With three forms of glow-inducing oxygenating ingredients, antioxidant vitamin C, and puff-pummeling cucumber extract, it will brighten, de-puff, and hydrate eyes in 15 minutes flat.The innovative single treatment packaging has twin-chambers. One chamber holds the two freeze-dried marine collagen eye masks (meaning all minerals are locked into the masks without added preservatives in their most active states). The other compartment contains proprietary activating fluid. The packaging is sealed to be air tight—meaning the pads and liquid activator are in their purest form until the customer activates the masks and peels back the packaging. It contains four dual treatment masks good for one month's supply.Found at;http://www.sephora.com/for only $ 54.00 Rating ***

New Mom? Bags under the eyes?

"Cover the Bags under my eyes"
Once again the Glam Squad at the Fantastic Plastic Labs of Too Faced have whipped up another makeup miracle! Wrinkle Injection instantly smoothes out and seems to virtually fill in the lines and wrinkles from within! Who knew you could achieve such dramatic results without getting pricked and prodded? No needles necessary. Forget the credit card debts and loans; this wrinkle eraser is totally within any girl's budget.

Found at any major department stores
http://www.sephora.com/
for only $26.50 Rating ****

Healthy glow

*Neutrogena Cream*Features Light Scent*Helps Moisturize Dry Skin*Perfect for All Skin Types*Non-Comedogenic, Oil-Free FormulaContains 4 oz.
Use up to 3 weeks before your wedding, DO NOT use the day of your wedding!!!
Will go up to 2 shades darker.
Found at;
http://www.target.com/
For only $8.94 Rating****

Body souffle

Spring Fever® Body souffleOrigins whipped up a deliciously moist confection-of-care including skin-nourishing Olive, Grape Seed, Apricot Kernel and Rice Bran Oils. Feel how it suddenly silkens, smoothes, invisibly surrounds body skin in a pampering veil of protection. Roughness retreats. Dryness disappears. And skin springs alive refreshed, revitalized and softly scented.HOW TO USE: Massage a generous amount onto body.Found at;http://www.origins.com/for only$27.50 Rating****
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Cotton candy anyone?

Fantasy by Britney Spears is a sweet temptation of a fragrance that is tantalizing and magical. Top notes of lush red lychee, golden quince and exotic kiwi are followed by cupcake accord, jasmine petals, and white chocolate orchid. Bottom notes of creamy musk, enchanted orris root, and sensual woods complete this magical fragrance with a flourish.
Note: This fragrance is suttle and sweet perfect for any bride.
Found at any major store.
starts at only $19.99 Rating****

Smile

GO SMiLE's Smile Whitening System is formulated to brighten your smile with an easy two-minute application, twice a day, for seven days. The GO SMiLE difference is in a clinically proven whitening serum preserved pure and potent in a patented single-dose ampoule. It's clinically proven to deliver whitening results in just one day with no sensitivity or unpleasant taste. It's able to reach and target individual teeth, even if teeth aren't perfectly straight. It's easy to use—just apply and go.
Go Smile is a great product found at;
http://www.seporahs.com/
for only $89 Rating *****

MD skincare

"Your Skin"- be radiant!
Emphasize your natural beauty with the MD Skincare Demand Results Kit. Demand Results is a simple AM/PM regimen that delivers results for all skin types, all ages, every day. This limited-edition skincare arsenal effectively reverses signs of aging, shrinks pores, calms redness, reduces appearance of lines and wrinkles, and restores skin's healthy glow.
MD skincare found at;
http://www.sephora.com/
& http://www.target.com/
for only $138.00 Rating ****

Skin

"Emergency mask"
Deep Cleansing Emergency Mask Clay-based treatment for oily, pore-clogged, skin-under-stress.
To Use: Remove all makeup with appropriate makeup solvent. Apply an even, thin coat all over face (or on just oily areas), avoiding the eye area. Leave on 5 minutes to dry, then rinse with warm, tepid, water.
Clinque is Allergy Tested & 100% Fragrance Free.
Found at any major department store.
http://www.macys.com/
& http://www.sephora.com/
for only $19.50 Rating *****

Water is so important

Experts say, as most of us are aware, that we should be drinking 6-8 glasses of water each day.
Most people know this, but few are drinking enough water for the needs of their body.
And when it comes to losing weight, drinking water rather than soft drinks, fruit juices, and alcohol can help you lose those extra pounds.
Make sure you are drinking plenty of water it helps you lose any extra pounds and helps with stress.
Rating*****

Stress B gone

To help yourself relax I suggest using:The B-Vitamin are used for;*Stress*Nervousness*anxiety*energy*skin, hair, and nails*Imune system
Found at all major stores.
Rating*****

Coffee is proven to store fat in women so...

Go from Coffee to Green Tea...Tazo® Green Shaken Iced TeaChinese green tea blended with mint, lemongrass and lemon verbena, lightly sweetened (use two packets of Splenda) and shaken with ice.Ask for a VENTI :)*No Coffee stains on your teeth*Better for your body*Refreshing*Perfect for your bridal diet*Cancer*Rheumatoid arthritishigh cholesterol levels*Cariovascular disease*Stress*Headaches*DepressionFound at your local starbucksFor only $2.10 (saves you money too) Rating*****

Diet

I love this diet...They have breakfast, lunch, Snacks & Great Dinners!
Nutritional information (example of product shown)Nutrition FactsCalories: 230Calories from Fat 15Total Fat1.5gSodium 540mgTotal Carbohydrate 41gDietary Fiber 2gSugars 8gProtein 12g
If you do the diet per http://www.smartones.com/ the average person loses about 10 pounds with diet and exercise.
Found at any major grocery store.
from only $1.99-2.99 a meal Rating*****

8 weeks after my c-section wtih twins

Summer is Hot...

Too hot to take the kids outside, I've had to stay in and keep my 6 year old busy while tending to the twins. I find myself going stir crazy but I realize "it wont be like this for long" the wise words from Darius Rucker in his hit song.

If your not familiar with his music you should listen to his song; (try not to cry)

http://www.myspace.com/dariusrucker

I plan on working out again starting monday I at least need to start walking.

Please share your pictures with me of your C-section scars or progress pictures!

6 weeks after my c-section with twins

Starting to see a change I am able to begin walking and exercising. I walked two miles around the park everyday for a week while my 6 year old was in soccer camp. I think I over did it because I had sharp pains where I had my c-section and I bled alot. I was down for two days after this happend :(.

Please post your c-section scars or post baby body!!!

4 weeks after my c-section with twins

I am feeling down about my body I feel like my stomach looks like I am two months pregnant still.

9 months up and 9 months down :(

Please post your c-section scars or post body pictures!!

2 weeks after my c-section with twins

I am trying to be okay with my new body it is only temporary (that is what I tell myself to make it through the day).

Please post your pictures of c-section scars or post body pictures!!!

Let's get real

Hi welcome to my blog...
I've created this blog many reasons one to track the progress in my weight loss, and two I want to help other Mom's out there who are struggling with the same issues I am... the post partum blues.

I plan on taking pictures every two weeks of my body in my underwear without editing... I am puting the real deal out there so please be kind :)>. I realize this is a scary thing to do however, I believe it will help myself and others to not feel alone.

I gave birth on June 15th to twin boys at 38 weeks (full term for twins), the boys were both 5 pounds and healthy. This took a toll on my body going full term, weighing only 120 pounds before I was pregnant, I gained a total of 71 pounds weighing 191 pounds when I gave birth.

Today I am 8 weeks post partum and I weigh 151 pounds... I have 31 pounds to go until I reach My goal of 120 pounds.

I will journal my diet and exercise to track my progress as well as any struggles in between. I also will be adding fun items everyday to help Mom's with beauty tips, design you name it...

I hope to connect with new Mom's and gain friends!

Please feel free to leave me comments, advise, or thoughts on my blog.

Much Love,
Mommy of 3