Beauty

  • Smooth Underarms With Dove

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    Today, I partnered with one of my favorite brands, Dove to share my not-so-fun journey with antiperspirants which started way younger than I imagine it did for many of you. I can’t remember the day of the week, but it was an evening after school that my grandmother presented me with a paper bag, inside was my very first antiperspirant. She said that I ran around way too much at school and was starting to smell like “outside” which wasn’t a good smell for a girl in her opinion.  Basically, it was time for me to trade up from baby powder. I must admit, I was a bit embarrassed, there is nothing worse than embarrassment about the way you smell.  Even though I was only a child, I made it my mission to never be in a situation to get a paper bag with antiperspirant again. I thought myself to do a discreet sniff test with a slight arm raise to determine if all was good.

    As I grew older, my body changed and I found myself trading up my antiperspirant at just about every point from puberty, pregnancies to postpartum. In the past few years, I’ve found some really good antiperspirants as well as others that turned out to be disastrous.

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    Along with body changes, my lifestyle has also changed and I have less time but more need to take great care of myself especially now that I am in my thirties. Tasks that used to take me relatively no time and energy now take much longer with two little ones in tow and even though The Super Knight is three, I find myself carrying him around still.

    Mom Life Trade Up

    All this to say, I needed to trade up to a long lasting antiperspirant that would keep me dry, not transfer to my clothes and smells great. My most recent upgrade is to Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant. Now, I was mainly attracted to its 48-hour odor and wetness protection which means I no longer have to walk with my antiperspirant in my bag to freshen up during the day (which isn’t fun with two kids staring at you asking “Mommy what are you doing?”). However, I’ve found that my seriously smooth underarm skin is the best thing about using Dove Advanced Care.

    Mom Life Trade Up

    The combination of Dove ¼ moisturizers and NutriumMoisture really makes for a smooth underarms which is very welcomed after years of feeling like I was damaging my skin to stay fresh. I can horse around with my kids as much as I want to without worry.

     

    Have you tried Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant?

     

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant.

  • Natural Hair Care Tips For Busy Moms

    Thank you, Family Dollar for sponsoring this conversation! 

    Okay, so I know how life goes…it’s busy, sometimes chaotic and your hair gets tossed in a bun or under a hat. Trust me, I have a busy schedule with two little ones but as I’ve been sharing lately, self-care is a huge priority for me which includes ensuring that I am taking care of my natural hair by keeping it healthy and strong.

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    Time is limited for all of us moms so I’ve teamed up with Family Dollar to share some hair care tips for busy moms.  Head over to the Family Dollar website to read all the tips and learn about the new Pantene Pro-V Gold hair line that I am currently loving. Read my post here!

  • My High Waisted Bikini and Beach Essentials

    Last night on Instagram, I shared the above photo with all my beach essentials but most importantly my new bikini I just purchased for the summer. Yes, bikini! As I shared in a post last summer, high waisted bikinis are very flattering for that mommy pouch. Anyway, I purchased this one on Amazon last week and I love how it made me feel when I tried it. You also can’t beat the fact that it’s only $15 long enough to cover those stretch marks (if you have any) and the top provides great support.  I’m heading to the beach next week and I am really excited to wear it.

    One of the commenters on my original post, Nicole wrote this awesome comment:

    “That high-waisted suit is beautiful! Moms are the bomb, and all women of all shapes and sizes are magic. There are few things in the world more powerful and lovely than a woman who is confident in her own skin. Share your brilliance with the world, ladies!”

    If you’re not feeling up to wearing a swimsuit this summer, read this encouraging post, I wrote last summer. 

    She’s so right about that! In addition to my high waisted bikini, I wanted to share some more of my beach essentials: (affiliate links)

    1. Sunscreen: I have to protect this melanin and Clinique does an excellent job. I’ve been using this sunscreen for a few years and I have no intention of switching.
    2. Nude nail polish: Okay, well seriously light pinkish nude nail polish. I love how this Essie shade looks against my complexion. It’s clean, and chic!
    3. Good Book: This summer I am revisiting one of my favorite books by supermodel Alex Wek. Alek: My Life from Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel, I purchased this book years ago when it was just released read it and loved it so much that I’m looking forward to reading it again this summer.
    4. Nude lip gloss: NYX lip butter remains my go to for lipgloss since I discovered them and left more expensive brands behind because of the good quality of their products.
    5. Shorts: If you haven’t realized by now, I love to wear shorts during the summer. That wasn’t always the case, I wasn’t always comfortable enough to do so especially with all the cat calling (that’s a different post) but these are my favorite pair. I purchased them at Express a few years ago and pull them out every year.Coconut-oil
    6. Coconut oil: As many of you know coconut oil is bae around here and I like to protect my natural tresses with coconut oil during the summer especially when I hit the beach. You can also use it on your skin to prevent shaving bumps and as sunscreen. (More uses of coconut oil for mom and baby here).

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    What are your beach essentials?