It's Not Photoshop, It's Airbrushed!

Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out a new product available in stores, Sally Hanson Air Brush Legs.  Most of the products I receive to review I receive free, this product I did have to purchase at a reduced price.
The original product was listed in my local Walmart store at $11.74 for a 4 oz bottle.  Financially, this a lot better deal than the Bodyology bottle of tanner I have that costs $27 for 2.8 oz.
There were many different airbrush products in our store:  legs or face, lotion or spray, 5 shades for each (Fairest, Light, Medium, Tan, and Deep).  I chose the Medium Leg Lotion to try out.
I normally stray away from self-tanners because I dislike the orange-glow that they usually give.
The first thing I noticed about this airbrush tanner was the smell.  It did have a rather unpleasant smell to it.  Something I didn't experience with my Bodyology tanner.
The bottle says to use a quarter-sized amount and rub in to legs.  When I squeezed some out, I had my doubts; the color looked dark.  As I spread it out on my legs it seemed to lighten and ended up being not much darker than my tan is now (you know, the tan that I'd been hitting tanning beds and sitting outside for hours since April!).  It spread easily without getting clumpy so my legs ended with a nice even tan.  Dried quickly, within a minute or two.
I was concerned with smearing so I have been checking my black leather couch and my shorts for marks (I applied a few hours ago) and so far no rub-off!!  I also want to note that the original odor out-of-the-bottle went away after application..
I'm pleasantly surprised by the tanning effect of this product.  It doesn't make me look orange, and it's less than half the price of my favorite tanner!
As you can see in the picture, the colors aren't too far off.  Leg on the left is au naturale, I've been tanning since April leg.  Leg on the right is the airbrushed legs.  Nice even tan and it seemed to fade some of my scars!

If you'd like to try this product for yourself, I've been given permission to share this coupon with you for $2 off.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!
Leaving tomorrow early morning to go on our mini-vacation for my birthday.  We finally decided on a destination.  Bushkill Falls in the Poconos.  We originally said about Niagara Falls, NY but Bushkill is half the distance for us and is considered the "Niagara of Pennsylvania."  We're staying at the Budget Inn overnight tomorrow and then coming home sometime Saturday.  Plan on having a nice full day of hiking through the waterfalls, mini golfing, paddle boats, mining for gems, yummy food.  Perfect birthday!!  Full review with pictures at a later date, promise!

July Ipsy Reviews!

So the results are in folks, for those of you that were just dying to here how my extra-special birthday bag goodies were.  In total I'd give my random bag (not including the two items I picked out and purchased with my points):

First up for review:  Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics 2-in-1 Shadow/Liner in Bronze.  So their website description of this product is:  "A uniquely formulated crayon that doubles as an eyeliner for thick, precise lines as well as a perfectly-blended eye shadow.  Creamy texture with long-lasting hold, made with pure beeswax."

Well, it's a nice product.  I wasn't a fan of it as an eye shadow per say, I like shadow that goes on easy, either roll-on or in powder form.  This was definitely crayon form and I had to "cake" it on as an eye shadow.  However, when using it as just an eyeliner, it went on rather easily and had a nice copper tone to it.  I normally rock black eyeliner, so it made my look more subtle than normal.  With a $16 price tag, I don't believe I'd order it, but I still give Jelly Pong Pong a B+

Next up for review:  Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser.  This product...nervous upon receiving it.  The entirety of the bottle text was in another language, what appears to be French.  The ingredients all seemed to be normal in cleansers so I tested it anyways.  This product made my face break out like crazy!  I don't know what it was, but it was like hitting puberty within hours of using it.  It did have a great cleaning quality to it; I was able to painlessly wash off mascara and black eyeliner with it.  A full-sized bottle is $20.  I definitely would not purchase!!

Overall, I gave Eau Themale Avene a D.

Next:  Coolway Beachy Salt Spray.  On their site, this product boasts:  "Perfect for creating beachy waves and natural styles, for a non-sticky matte finished look."  The bottle says to use on damp or dry hair.  My first attempt using this product I used on damp hair.  The plus side was that it didn't have that typical hair spray smell.  The minus side was that it didn't really help make my hair look beachy or hold waves.  I decided to give a second attempt on dry hair the following day.  Day #2 attempt...well, I had a hair spray feel.  My hair was quite sticky, and it made it very frizzy (although, I guess that's true to their statement...when I go to the beach my hair normally does frizz!).

I'm not a big fan of hair spray in the first place, and the stickiness this product left in my hair after the dry usage is precisely why.  $12.95 per bottle, I would not purchase.  But, because they did hold true to some of their claims, I gave Coolway a C-.

Next up:  Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish in 4 Alarm Fire.  This product I'm impressed with.  On their site they state they deliver the salon-quality gel manicure without UV-lamps or professional equipment.  Now I must confess, the directions recommend using a base coat, apply 2 layers of color and then top coat, and it should air dry within 3-4 minutes.  I didn't have a base coat, and my top coat is kinda blah, so I just put on one layer of the polish to see how it would do.  It was quick-drying, didn't even take the 3-4 minutes (although I didn't have 4 layers on, so that could explain it).  It's been on a week, and even with my nail chewing (you can see the tips gone in the picture lol), the polish is standing strong.  Even with an entire day out swimming, where the chlorine normally would eat polish away.  I haven't been to a nail salon in so long that this polish feels like a $50 manicure!  Plus:  I used it on my daughters (because they love having their nails done as well).  It has been 4 days, and somehow this polish has survived my 4 year old, who normally has hers chewed off within the hour!
These bottle are normally $12, but are on sale right now for $7.99.  Even at full price, I would purchase a few other colors to mix up my mani.  It's a great product.
I give it an A+.

Finally, the last item in my actual glam bag:  Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ruby.  Their site boasts:  "Hydrating formula to leave lips feeling silky smooth with a hint of color."  I must admit, when I heard ruby lip balm, I thought of my previous matte balms and got excited for a nice bright red.  That wasn't the case with this, the color is very faint.  And although it's listed as ruby, it's more of a pink shade by the time it shows up on your lips.  It was, however, true to form.  It hydrated and made my lips feel amazing while it was on, and it lasted several hours before I had to reapply!  Be a Bombshell is known for good-quality products and this did not let me down.  $14 per tube.  A little more than I'd be willing to pay for a lip balm, but I still grade it with an A+.

Lastly, my two purchases:  Bodyography Natural Finish Face Bronzer.  On their site, they describe this product as "a product that will give your skin that Caribbean glow...naturally!  Created with minerals for every skin tone, this buildable formula is packed with powerful anti-aging ingredients.  Natural Finish Face Bronzer imparts a revitalized feeling to the skin while providing light coverage and a gorgeous, natural looking tan!"  Not a lie.  This is the first bronzer that I didn't have to worry about shade-matching with.  It blended right in to my skin tone and left a nice "extra tan" (since my face isn't quite as tan as my body somehow).  I also loved that the formula is sparkly.  My fiancee was going to test it out (he's very fair complexion) until he saw that...apparently sparkles are only for male vampires?

Anywho, at $27 a bottle, I'd say it's definitely worth it.  I think this one may last me some time, but it's possible I'll be purchasing another one when I run out!  A+

Always save the best for last, right?  Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyeshadow in Gold Status. I realized while writing this that the link in my last post for this amazing product wasn't working.  Honestly, I'm not trying to keep it all to myself!   But seriously, if you haven't guessed it, I love love love this eyeshadow!!  Such a gorgeous gold shade, with just the right amount of sparkle.  Sephora shows 40 shades for this brand (although some are sold out online).  I believe I'll be picking up some more my next trip out there!  They're $12 per shadow and $2 for an empty compact case (I'm sure you don't need the case, but mine came along with my purchase from Ipsy).  Long-lasting color.  Definitely an A+.

So that's it, that was my amazing July bag.

Keep an eye out for the end of the week or early next week.  Our Loot Crate subscription box should be in the mail and we'll post all our cool gadgets as well (hubby gets to keep most of the stuff, although I steal the T-shirts and managed to get the super-hero ice cube tray and Game of Thrones magnets away from him!).
Also, since it is my birthday this weekend, we'll be disappearing Friday and Saturday, taking a day trip up to Niagara Falls (although we have to stay state-side because of the passport requirement now).  Then Saturday we'll be coming home and going to the Hotel we're having our wedding ceremony and reception at, get that all squared away financially and make the final arrangements with the caterer...plan decorations and seating charts with my maid of honor.
Our invitations are being printed as we speak, custom-made by a friend's wife and boy, did she do a fantastic job!!).  I've subcontracted the baking of the cake and cupcakes (I know, lazy me!) to a young lady I saw on facebook.  She's a baker at the local Walmart and goes to the local community college for culinary but does her own baking on the side.  Her work is quite impressive, and for a cake to feed 30+ and 50 cupcakes she's only charging $125, which isn't bad at all considering the original place we wanted to make the cake, the cake alone would have been $175!
Oh, did I mention...only 102 days until my wedding?  :D
And for those worried about the blogger behind the blog:  I'm doing good, just dealing with this pregnancy.  This child does not like most of the foods that I eat (it's not mine, it doesn't like stuffed crust pizza!) and it seems impossible to be able to swallow my own saliva because if any little bit of phlegm goes down, I'm running for the toilet.  I'm 9.5 weeks right now.  Hopefully this subsides with the end of the first trimester and I'll be back to normal.
I am back to work...officially as of tomorrow.  Only took them a month and a half, but they finally got my restrictions figured out.  Amazingly, I still haven't received the 176 hours of disability pay I was supposed to be receiving while I was out.  Smh...the way their employee resource center is set up...well, it's not to be a resource for employees, that's for sure!!

Ipsy Subscription: July Glam Bag

Since every other blog seems to be a review site, I figured to kill some boredom, I might as well do a few reviews per month, since I subscribe to the Ipsy Glam bag and Jeff subscribes to Loot Crate.

This month, in my Ipsy bag, I did receive two extra items which I had purchased with points I'd been saving up.  Through Ipsy, you earn points through reviews and referrals.  I haven't referred anyone, but in the months that I've subscribed to Ipsy I've done reviews on all the products I've received and had saved up over 1,000 points.  If you're interested, click the picture...you can be my first referral! (Hey, a girl's gotta try lol).

So this month, my glam bag includes:  Bodyography Natural Finish Face Bronzer (2.5 oz, purchased for 500 points), Coolway Beachy Salt Spray (0.5 oz), Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser (0.84 oz), Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish (Color:  4 Alarm Fire, 0.4 oz), Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Balm (Color:  Ruby, 0.16 oz), Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics 2-in-1 Shadow/Liner (Color:  Bronze, 0.10 oz), and Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyshadow (Color:  Gold Status, 0.05 oz, purchased for 500 points).
I wanted this bag to be special since my birthday is in a week and a half.  What better treat than a present to yourself?
Before I even dig in and try out the products, I like to see how I've done, value-wise, by doing a little googling!
First up, Bodyography Natural Finish Face Bronzer.  I received a 2.5 oz sample.  Upon going to their website, I discovered 2.5 oz isn't a sample at all.  That is a full-sized tube of bronzer, which they sell for $27!  SCORE!
Next:  Coolway Beachy Salt Spray.  I received a 0.5 oz sample.  Their full-sized container is 3.3 oz and sells for $12.95.  Do the math and that means the sample I received should cost about $1.96.
Next up:  Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser.  This bottle confuses me a bit, because the only English printed on it says "Hypoallergenic" and "Free Sample".  The rest is in French, and it's been a very long time since I've taken a French class!  Anyways, my sample is 0.84 oz and their full-sized bottle is 6.76 oz and sells for $20.  That would equal $2.49 for my "free sample"...
Next:  Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish in 4 Alarm Fire.  I couldn't verify the amount in the full-sized bottle, but normally a nail polish you receive with Ipsy is full-sized.  This one would appear to be as well.  Right now, it's on sale for $7.99, regularly priced at $12.
What Next?  Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ruby.  This one, again I couldn't verify if what I received was a full-sized product or not, but my judgment based off their website leans toward yes, another full-sized product.  Price?  $14.
The next product:  Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics 2-in-1 Shadow/Liner in Bronze.  I was quite curious about this product because I've never heard of the company name before, and let's be honest...I giggled when I heard it.  Turns out, they're a cruelty-free company in Italy and this particular piece is made completely out of beeswax.  Interesting!  Well, yet another full-sized piece (I got lucky this month!!), valued at $16.
Lastly, my final points purchase:  Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyshadow in Gold Status.  This was another full-sized product, and came with the eyeshadow try (which I was not aware, but this piece is typically sold separately).  The eyeshadow bar comes in at $12, the tray an additional $2 for a total of $14.

So the total of in-bag items (assuming that "free sample" wasn't free, and the nail polish was on sale when purchased) would be $42.44.  Add the items that I purchased with my points and the grand total is $83.44.  It's a great day to be me in Ipsy world!  :D
Now when I try some of these fantastic products (because my face is already made up today), I will post my reviews and let y'all know if you need to head to Sephora and splurge!

Bon Appetit!

As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, BzzAgent gave me the opportunity to try out this new brand of frozen pizza, Bon Appetit.  What could sound better to a pregnant woman than free pizza, right?  Well...
Last Friday, went to do my normal grocery shopping at the Giant Foods in my hometown.  I got to the freezer section and found this brand of pizza.  I'd done some research so I was going in with this expectation of walking out with a trio bacon pizza.  This brand makes five varieties.  Who would want to guess what flavor my local store didn't carry?  Yep, my trio bacon.  Start of heartbreak here.
My daughters chose a pepperoni and pesto pizza, and like normal I picked out a second pizza...hubby and I are huge pizza fans so we normally get our grub on.  I grabbed a mozzarella and pesto for us, since I know he's not a big veggies-on-my-pizza fan.
Get home, have those pizzas sitting in the fridge all weekend (thanks to morning sickness, food slipped to the bottom of my must-need list for a couple days).  Last night I finally pulled those suckers out of the freezer.  Hubby was home from work early, it's the start of a week of mandatory overtime for him, and I go back to work next week so figured we'd have one last evening of cuddling, eating pizza and Netflix before all hell breaks loose!
Heat the oven to 425 and pop them in, 12 minutes later they're done.  Not bad, Digiorno normally averages about 20 minutes so I'm happy with a shorter cook time!  Although the size comparison...a Digiorno pizza normally takes up almost all of my pizza pan; these...well, not so much.
So I cut the pizzas and delivered to my family.  My 4-year-old LOVED the pepperoni and pesto pizza.  So much so that she ate 4 pieces!!  My 6-year-old was not a fan of the pepperoni and pesto, she said it was too spicy and drank an entire glass of water with her one piece of pizza.
My hubby and I tried both the pepperoni and mozzarella pieces.  Hubby was not impressed with either.  I enjoyed the mozzarella to a point, the cherry tomatoes on it were a bit bitter, but everything else was enjoyable.  The pepperoni, on the other hand, I tend to agree with my daughter, quite bitey.  (This coming from a girl who could eat hot wings all day)  I took one bite of the pizza where the pesto was on top of the pepperoni and it instantly burnt my tongue...so much so that I felt dehydrated and couldn't taste anything the rest of the night!
Might be better for a more organic person looking for a frozen pizza, but for someone who regularly buys stuffed crust 3-Meat pizzas, not the road to go down!
I do appreciate the opportunity to try it however, and if any of my friends wish to try, I still have two $1 off coupons I can send!

Cooking with Jack

I'm not allowed to drink, so rather than expect my fiancee to take care of all the alcohol in our house (although in reality he really wouldn't mind), I've decided to find as many recipes with alcohol as possible.  Finished off the rest of our bottle of Jack Daniels tonight with this amazing marinade for steak.

Marinated Jack Daniel's Barbecue Flank Steak

1 1/2 lbs flank steak
1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Original No. 7 Barbecue Grilling Sauce
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey
1 scallion, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 ice cubes

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of Jack Daniel's Grilling Sauce with the whiskey and set aside.
In a small saucepot, saute the scallion in vegetable oil until lightly browned and reduce heat.
Add Grilling sauce mixture and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from stove, stir in remaining Grilling Sauce and ice cubes to chill the sauce.
Once sauce is completely cooled, pour over flank steak to marinate.
Place into resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate for 4-24 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally to distribute marinade evenly.
Grill steak over medium heat to desired doneness, turning halfway through.
For added flavor, brush additional marinade on steak while grilling.

That with some loaded potato salad and creamed corn, with cherry turn-overs for dessert.  Mmmmm-mmmm, good!
Jeff surprised the girls and I yesterday on his way home from work.  He stopped for gas, and picked us all up chocolate bars for after dinner.  Something as small as that makes me all heart-happy and teary-eyed.  I've always longed for a relationship where the little romantic things are done regularly, and this man....he's exactly it.  He's what I've always wanted, what I always needed.
He didn't respond the best when we first found out I was pregnant.  He was nervous, obviously, and since he just finally started college, he was concerned how that would pan out.  But as time's going by, he's getting so much better.  He has literally crawled out of bed at 1AM to go get me food from Sheetz.  He has gone out of his way to get something specific for me on his way home from work.  And he's been so loving with me, which is exactly what I crave right now...I'm truly blessed to have him.
And his demeanor with the girls...it hasn't changed.  He's still amazing with them.  Overly so.  He plans on adopting them both when we're married.  That way, by the time the baby comes, we'll all have the same last name.
The girls...they're amazing.  I expected some negativity from Viv as she's always said she doesn't want another baby sibling, but she's adjusted well and is always coming over and hugging my belly, kissing it.  Schylar...well she's just this big cuddly lovebug, always has been.  

Better Than Free Diapers!!

So I stumbled upon the most amazing thing ever while perusing Facebook today.  A link for free Huggies diapers!
If you've never signed up for a TopCashBack account, or have an account through them but have never made a purchase before, this offer is for you!
Head over to their Huggies deal and read all the juicy details.
Click the red button that says Get Cashback.
You'll now be redirected to the Walmart site.  It will direct you to the Huggies Snug & Dry Ultra Diapers listed for $7.97.  Add whatever size you need to your cart (note:  this must be the only thing in your cart, sadly you can only get one!).
You can choose to pay to have it shipped to you, or do as I did and click Free Store Pick-Up (since diapers are normally in stock, you can pick it up the same day).
Pay the $7.97 (here's where having that Walmart savings catcher app comes in handy...I had $5.82 cash back from the app that I was able to apply, so my out of pocket cost is $2.15!)
Within 7 days, you'll receive the $9 cash back from TopCashBack.  This will be sent to your account (either Amazon gift card, bank account, or paypal account) after 14 days.
If you choose to be paid out with an Amazon gift card, they add 2.5% bonus on top, so you'd end up getting paid $9.22 instead of $9!

This offer is only available until 23:59 PT on Monday July 13, 2015 or until stock runs out so hurry!!
It also only applies while diapers are priced at $7.97; if the price changes, the deal is over.
TopCashBack does not limit their offers to one account per household, so every member of your house could sign up technically and reap the benefits!  Just make sure they use your Refer-a-Friend link, you get $10 for everyone who signs up and makes a purchase using your link!

Jack Daniels Cupcakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup Jack Daniels whiskey
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, stir the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.

In a separate large bowl, combine the eggs, coffee, whiskey, buttermilk and oil.

Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.

Spoon the mixture into prepared cupcake wrappers.

Bake for about 18-20 minutes until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.

Cool completely before frosting.

Notes:  I didn't realize beforehand that I didn't have 2 cups worth of brown sugar, so I substituted white sugar...they still turned out good, but next time I'll test with brown sugar to see if there's a difference.

I used cream cheese frosting...the strong flavor of the frosting takes away a bit from the cupcake, I recommend trying vanilla, or I did find a JD Icing recipe you can test out!

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

3 cups powdered sugar

Jack Daniels

3 tbsp strong coffee

Beat together butter, powdered sugar and strong coffee.

Then add Jack Daniels until it gets to the consistency of icing.

Made these as a test-run for the ones I plan on making for our wedding.  Ignore the icing in the photos, my children like cream cheese frosting and decided since they weren't allowed to eat the cupcakes, they'd at least test out the icing.  *sigh*

I Need Something

I really need to find something to do with all my spare time right now, that doesn't include spending money...or cleaning.
I should actually clean.  My kitchen floor is filthy.  But every time I get the urge to do it, I don't have the energy.  I don't have the energy to do much at all right now, actually.
Except for lay around a swimming pool.  That would be fantastic.  Anyone got a pool I can use?  Anyone?  *crickets*  Damn...I could take the girls to Hershey and just laze around their pool.  But that requires driving up there...and that involves gas.  Gas = money...and usually food, too because once I get to an amusement park with all the fried food odors cleansing my nose...I will need to eat.
This kid...has no set stone on cravings.  The other night Jeff and I were laying in bed, almost 1 AM, he had to work the next day...and I say, "I could really go for some baked macaroni and cheese...and buffalo chicken."  He agreed that buffalo chicken sounded good, and left to go to Sheetz (the only place that sells both pre-made at that hour).  And then we spent the next two hours chowing down and finishing season 4 of Game of Thrones.
Although in his defense, I let him call off work the next day.  3 hours of sleep wouldn't have worked well.
4th of July was a little rough this year...it rained most of the day, which matched my mood.  Would have been my mom's birthday...the first one without her here.  Baked Jack Daniels Cupcakes and went over to my dad's to share, but he wasn't home.  Never did tell me where he went.  So we went to my grandma and brother's house and shared cupcakes with them.  My brother made yummy chocolate peanut butter brownies so we got our sugar on, and just relaxed and talked for awhile.  Him and I have gotten a lot closer lately, and I'm glad.  He was my best friend growing up, then I became a bratty teenager and we grew apart.
The cupcakes were a test run for what I'm planning on making for the wedding.  They turned out good, but you can definitely tell they have JD in them, so I'll be buying a small cake for the kids and me.  I used cream cheese icing this time around, but I think I'll test with vanilla next time.  The cupcakes have a strong taste, which is amazing, but it doesn't blend as well with an icing that also has a strong flavor.
Jeff gets his loan check within the next couple weeks, and once we get that wedding payments/planning will be in full swing.  I have everything mostly planned, just haven't had the finances to pay for it.  We're going to the hotel on my birthday for dinner with my maid of honor, so her and I can get a layout plan, find out about seating for the reception, and pay for the catering for the reception.
I plan on getting this cake for those of us that can't eat the alcohol filled concoctions I'll be baking:

Only I'll probably do red/black for the outer frosting to go with the reception theme colors, and then just do the inside frosting either pink or blue.
I'm 7 weeks now, I'll be 20 weeks the first week of October so by then I'll find out what I'm having.  May be the hardest secret for me to keep until the end of October when we get married, but I really wanna announce it to everyone at the reception.  That way no one can say, "Well he or she knew before I did, what the hell?!"  Not that I've experienced that at any point in my last three pregnancies (note the sarcasm?).  

One thing I HATE this pregnancy...is preggo brain!  Seriously, I have never felt so forgetful in my life!!  I asked Jeff to stop at the store (well, my phone auto-corrected to sell our door...) for two things, milk.  He was like, and what else?  Ummmm, my brain forgets, I think just milk.  Luckily, I remembered the second thing, soda...just as he was leaving the store.  Ugh, so frustrating.
We were running around yesterday, trying to find a barber shop that was open (since when are barber shops NOT open on a Monday?!).  We stopped at the mall and of course I meandered into Children's Place.  Found this adorable little sleeper for $4.80 and had to get it.

Boy or girl, this baby will wear race car jammies!  Was a little nervous because they're newborn size (up to 7 lbs) and let's face it, my kids came out weighing more than that.  But maybe it'll get a week's use when it's first born.  Guess that means I'll have to do laundry more than once a week now, damn.
I'd say I have high hopes for a smaller baby, but check this:

This would be my adorable little 6-week bump.  Yeah, I'm competing with a friend who is due in a month, and only growing bigger by the day, so I don't think this baby is going to be small.  He/she likes to eat.

And what can make a pregnant girl happier than free food?  Seriously.  If you haven't signed up for BzzAgent yet, I highly recommend it!  This site has campaigns where top brand names send you free stuff and you get to test it out (and keep it) and review!  The more active you are in the campaign, the better your chances of getting referred to others.  The first one I got to complete last year right before Christmas was for Hasbro!  I got three popular games for the kids to play, including Monopoly Jr.
Well, they emailed me a couple weeks ago saying I'd been chosen for a campaign by Bon Appétit™. 

I get one free pizza, plus coupons for $1 off to give out to friends and family (and unsuspecting people at the grocery store) who may be interested in trying them.  They have a bacon trio pizza, and I think it has my name on it.  I seriously can't wait to go grocery shopping this weekend to pick up my free pizza and try it!  The reviews I've read so far are all positive.

I'll write an official blog review when I pick mine up and try it.
And I'll include a special post of my Jack Daniels cupcake recipe for those interested in trying it!