I love watching favorites videos on YouTube! It’s just fun to see other people’s recommendations on things they have tried and like. I want this blog to be about raising awareness for maternal mental health disorders and to give hope and encouragement to other Mamma’s through my and other peoples’ stories. Today, I want to have some fun, lighter content. I hope you enjoy some of things I have really been enjoying the past month (or more)!
Baby
Bright Starts Rattle & Shake Barbell Toy– This was the first toy that we bought Ewan! It was easy for him to grab when he was learning to hold onto things. And now he LOVES to shake it!
Raw Baltic Amber Teething Necklace– Many friends recommended these necklaces so we gave it a try. Ewan has two bottom teeth (Those were little boogers when cutting!) and two top teeth. He wears it everyday and seems to be doing well. If it’s the necklace or not, I really don’t know, but I think it does help to some extent. My husband and I aren’t scared to give Ewan Tylenol if his teeth seem to really bother him. No Mommy judgment here!
Project Nursery Portable Sound Soother– This has come in handy multiple times! It gets loud, has a great rain sound, and the batteries have lasted a really long time (gone through the night multiple times and I have’t had to change them yet). The best part is it’s $12.99!
Make-Up
bareMinerals Loose Powder Matte Foundation– This is the only foundation that wears well on my skin throughout the day. I love the look of the original powder foundation, but for some reason it doesn’t wear on my skin well. I also use the matte powder foundation to set other foundations!
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue– I use this on it’s own for something quick that just evens out my skin tone and as a base under the bareMinerals Powder Matte Foundation for a more full coverage look.
Mac Prep + Prime Fix+– The Ulta trial size make up bins at the register got me! I decided to finally try Mac Fix+ and love it! It melts my make up on my face to look more like skin and smells so good!
Life Style
Beachbody PiYo– I am a full time working Momma who needs to exercise for mental health and to try a loose some of this lingering baby weight. At home workouts are the way to go! I pay for a yearly subscription and get access to a ton of workouts with the corresponding nutrition plan. I am loving PiYo (a cross between pilates and yoga) because of the flexibility and strength it is giving me.
Music
Hillsong Worship- Praise and worship is my favorite! My Mom would play praise and worship tapes in the car and it really stuck with me.
Francesca Battistelli– Her new song, The Breakup Song, is my current favorite! The chorus is powerful!
Fear, you don’t own me
There ain’t no room in this story
And I ain’t got time for you
Telling me what I’m not
Like you know me well guess what?
I know who I am
I know I’m strong
And I am free
Got my own identity
So fear, you will never be welcome here
What have your favorites been during July?
With hope and healing,
Brittany
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.
2 Chronicles 20:17 (NIV)
My Beloved 