Lululemon Align Pants– I have several pairs of these. I wore them pre pregnancy, throughout the entire 10 months of my pregnancy with Charlotte, and postpartum. It is the #1 item I recommend to my prego mom friends. They are magical and worth every penny.
Ugg Slippers– These are the perfect summer slippers and actually are great for mild California winters, too. I wore these a TON while pregnant when nothing felt good on my swollen feet. I even wore them to the hospital to have Charlotte (sorry not sorry). They have thick soles which make them more like a sandal slipper hybrid.
Original Sprouts Baby Wash and Organic Bubble Pods– These have actually replaced our beloved Tubby Todd. With two kids, we go through a LOT of baby shampoo and bubble bath and Tubby Todd was just getting pricey. Plus, they take a while to get to you after you place your order. My new bath time finds are Amazon prime! All natural, great for sensitive skin and the baby wash smells amazing. The bubble pods are all organic, makes tons of bubbles per pod and my toddler looks forward to bath time so he can put them under running water and watch the tub bubble up.
Oribe Superfine Strong Hairspray– My mom turned me on to this hairspray and it’s truly magical. It’s kind of like a light hold hairspray and texturizing spray all in one. It smells great and you can’t really tell it’s in your hair except for that your hair will miraculously have amazing volume and your curls will last an extra couple of days. A little pricey, but I don’t care. I’ll re-buy this forever. No other hairspray will ever do it for me again.
Gorjana Parker Necklace Layering Set– I have worn this every day since I got it. It goes with everything, doesn’t tarnish, and the necklaces look super cute on their own, too for a more simple look. I love all things Gorjana, but this is my favorite purchase to date.
Dyson Attachment Organizer – This is one of my best Amazon finds. Super easy to install because it just clips in to your existing Dyson dock. It keeps your attachments organized so you’ll actually use them because you won’t have to dig through your bins to find the right one. Also, I think it looks nice!
Opal Nugget Ice Maker– Nugget ice just hits different. This ice machine makes Sonic ice right in your own kitchen! My parents have had one for a few years, so I already knew I needed one. There’s nothing like a diet coke or fresh cocktail with nugget ice. I saved up all of my Amazon points for months to purchase this. And I have absolutely no regrets. It gets daily use, and my two year old likes to munch on the ice so it helps him stay nice and hydrated. Also a huge hit with guests and if hosting. All around wins with this.
Nespresso Next– This was a late 2020 purchase, but I’m still adding it. My husband and I drink a lot of coffee, and we both agree that this takes it to the next level. This also has the option to brew an 18 oz. pour-over carafe, which sold us on this particular machine. We use the carafe on mornings we are both home or my husband brews the 18 oz. into a travel mug to take to work with him. TBD on if he drinks it all himself.
Elta MD Sunscreen– The main reason I love this sunscreen is because it contains hyaluronic acid, so not only is it protecting you from the sun, it’s plumping and moisturizing your skin. I freaking love this sunscreen. I know, I know, it’s just sunscreen, but it doubles as a moisturizer, doesn’t break me out, is super lightweight and has zero smell. It also goes on really nicely under makeup. During the summer, I mix in myDrunk Elephant Sunshine Dropsfor a bit of a glow and protection from pollution.
Maelove Glow Maker Serum– When I got my makeup done for my brother’s wedding in November, the makeup artist was AMAZING. She was a product junkie like me and told me about this stuff. She said that someone from Skinceuticals the company and started this company. It has the same ingredients as the CE Ferulic. I’ve used it every morning and it’s totally transformed my skin. I’ve noticed a difference in brightness, glow factor and overall complexion. I used a Vitamin C serum from Amazon religiously before this and threw it in the trash.
Matron Saint Maternity Dress – I actually have this in two colors, black and a pretty oyster color. I also bought a short sleeve dress from the same company, but I don’t like it as much. I like this dress more than my Blanqi one. The long sleeves were flattering for my very swollen body. The quality of most maternity clothes is abysmal at best, but the quality of this dress is excellent. I wore it for my maternity photos and love the classic look. You can also wear after pregnancy and I definitely will.
stila Convertible Color Dual Lip and Cheek Cream in Camellia– Another rec. by Lauren who did my makeup for my brother’s wedding. We have very different complexions, but I feel like this looks great on both. It’s a cream blush and can also be used on lips. I use for both. I even use it on my “no makeup” days over moisturizer to add just a pop of color to bring my face to life. The shade looks kinda different in the pan, but looks super pretty on. It’s a kind of tanish, pinkish, orangey? Burnt sienna?
Cheap Amazon Hair Clips– I use these daily to throw my hair up when I’m cooking, doing a Peloton workout, playing with the kids, cleaning, etc. I think using clips has really cut down on breakage from hair ties. I even sleep with my hair clipped into a twirled up bun on the top of my head and don’t get a crease. These are pretty, nice quality and big/strong enough for long, thick hair like mine.
Neutrogena Hydroboost Lipgloss in Almond Nude – I wear this daily, even under mask if I have to wear one. Budget friendly and super moisturizing and plumping since it has hyaluronic acid in it. I think it works even better than a chapstick type product. The colors are very pretty for every day. I have the almond nude, berry brown and blush pink and wear all three.
Marc Fisher Oshay Booties– So comfortable, pretty and they go with everything. I think the tan color can be worn in all season, too. Can be dressed up or down. I wore them with a dress to my brothers casual rehearsal dinner and also love pairing them with denim. High heels just aren’t usually practical for me since I’m usually holding a baby and chasing a toddler. These replaced a beloved pair of nude suede booties that I wore with everything for years, and I like these more. I will get a ton of use out of these and they will last several years.
GloPRO® Microneedling Regeneration Tool– WOW. I’m so glad I bought this. It has totally helped my skin with breakouts, fine lines, plumping and minimizing pores. I notice a huge difference the morning after I use this device and get comments on my skin. It makes your skin look like you slept in a very moisturizing face mask. It is also supposed to improve your skin over time, so I’ll be sure to post an update on that in a few months!
Kindred Bravely Nursing Bras – Lived in these throughout my whole pregnancy and afterwards for breastfeeding. I’ve tried almost every nursing bra out there, and nothing compares to these. I have pink, nude and black and would wash and wear them again instead of my others. I have a very large chest, especially while pregnant and breastfeeding, and these were honestly the only ones that really worked for me. I get a size medium in the “Busty” style.
Kenra Blow Dry Spray– For days when I blow dry my hair, which is about once a week because I try to air dry when I can, I have to use this. It cuts down dry time substantially for me. My mom has thick hair like me and she agrees that it helps with detangling and cutting down dry time. Smell is a candy, fruity floral and it’s amazing.
Dyson Airwrap– A splurge for sure, but one of my fav products of all time. I actually look forward to blowdrying my hair. This drastically cuts down the time it takes to do my hair because it dries and styles all in one. I think that helps cut down on damage and also TIME which is precious when you have two kids to chase around.
Serena and Lilly Stools– I didn’t know how much I needed these until I bought them! I like how they looked and thought they would be pretty in our master bathroom. This is where we give our kids their baths, and I ended up using them to sit on while the kids were in the tub, as a place to set phone, shampoo, toys, etc., and even use the tall one to sit on to do my makeup or hair when I don’t feel like standing. They are super compact and kind of nest under each other and tuck up under the tub.
