Monthly Archives: January 2017

We received this amazing bed from Washabelle a few months ago! You can read my review of the bed: here. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Gracie’s new bed. Our favorite part is that you can WASH IT! I wanted to update my Washabelle Review because when I wrote it, we had not washed the bed yet. I’ve been getting tons of questions about how you actually wash it, so here we go!

Washabelle recommends washing your bed every three months or so. Well, we decided to do it sooner because we have all had the stomach flu at the house, and we are ready to get rid of the germs!!!!

The Washabelle Mattress is EXTREMELY easy to wash.

Simply unzip and wash the components separately in your washer and dryer as needed. Just don’t use bleach and do not use watching machines with agitators! We have front loaders, and they worked perfect!

The bed has 6 layers. You can wash all of them but 1. This is SOOO helpful, because sometimes you only need to wash the cover and one layer.

When washing the layers, use COLD water.

When drying the layers, tumble dry on LOW.

It’s that simple. Zip it all up, and you’re good to go!

Gracie LOVED helping me wash her bed! And I love knowing that it’s clean :).

Buy yours HERE.

Sorry for the photo overload, but Gracie & I received the CUTEST matching leggings from Babeeluhandmade– and I had to share! (Big thanks to my husband Dave for taking great photos! I think he’s learning 😉 )

Not only are these leggings the cutest print ever, they are also SO comfortable! They are the perfect fabric & thickness, but also stretchy!

Babeeluhandmade also makes matching boy leggings too! So don’t be discouraged boy moms :).

Shop HERE!

Shop for your pair HERE!

I’ve spent the last year simplifying everything in my life. I love the minimalist movement and only owning what I use and love. There is something very freeing about that! Well, it’s about time I have simplified my beauty routine.

The chemicals that are in beauty products in the US are outrageous. In the European Union, they have more than 1,300 chemicals BANNED in personal care products. The United States has not passed a major federal law to regulate the safety of ingredients used in personal care products since 1938.

That’s scary.

I want to know what I am putting on my skin. I only want to use wholesome, natural ingredients.

This is why I LOVE the company Beautycounter. They have a “never list”- a list of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that they never use as ingredients in their products. That’s amazing.

I received the Charcoal Cleansing bar from my friend Gabi and instantly fell in love with it.

First of all- it’s black. I think that’s so cool and just a statement piece in the bathroom, for sure. Second, it’s made with antioxidant-rich, organic green tea and hydrating organic coconut oil. It’s perfect for use on your face or body. The bar contains a special type of charcoal powder called Binchotan, which helps to thoroughly cleanse skin and draw out dirt, oil, and impurities.

Like I said, I instantly loved the bar. I have very sensitive skin- and tend to break out easily. This bar calmed my face down, brightened it up, and did it all without drying it out one bit. My favorite thing is the clean feeling in the face after. I know this bar deeply cleans because my face feels cleaner than ever after using it. My husband loves it too- and that shocked me!

Also, another thing I discovered was to use the bar to wash my make up brushes! This is so amazing and leaves your brushes feeling AMAZING.

I can’t recommend this bar enough. It works great and it is made from the best ingredients. Do yourself a favor and simplify your beauty routine and only use the BEST INGREDIENTS for your skin.

To purchase a bar, or any other amazing product from this company- visit Gabi’s site, here.

* I will be holding a giveaway on my Instagram, soon! So stay tuned!