All that being said, I’m not above looking for the best skin care products and ways to nourish my skin and keep it as healthy as possible. Duh! I keep hearing all about Vitamin C and the benefits it provides for your skin, thus my Vitamin C journey has begun! I’ve been using products from iS Clinical for awhile now, and to say I’m obsessed is an understatement! Since adding vitamin C to my skin care regimen, my face feels more vibrant, hydrated and plump! Ha. Yep, plump! The two products I added to my iS Clinical regimen are Pro Heal Serum Advance Plus and C Eye Advance Plus. I swear I’m seeing a difference after just one week. So, yay!

Now, this is not an ad. It’s more like a public service announcement! LOL! I’m just a big fan of iS Clinical and wanted to spread the word. Share the LVE! I always want the best for my skin so I’d love for you to share any of your tips or tricks in the comments below! I’m sharing the iS Clinical products I use AND love below annnnnd there’s a SALE!! Just sayin’! Your skin will thank me.

Here’s to sunny and bright days in the NEAR future! It’s currently raining in Los Angeles.

Happy Thursday!

Xoxo

Amy

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Aging happens to everyone right? Or am I fucking crazy?? Every day we are ALL getting a little bit older and our faces are losing collagen and wrinkles are going to happen!! Do I live in an alternate fucking universe where some people think just because you happen to be on TV and in the public eye that you should hide the natural aging process? Or that wrinkles shouldn’t happen? Have I done Botox? Hell yes I have! And I love it! But my job also requires me to be able to move my face. Those lines that you see are from A LIFETIME of experiences – good, sad, extraordinary, debilitating, painful, glorifying, happy, exhilarating, you get my point. They are from endless tears of mourning the deaths of loved ones. They are from laughing my ass off at John Ritter and his same jokes day after day… Gee, thanks John. They are from seven years of trying to conceive and ultimately resigning to the fact that in-vitro was our path. They are from laughing and being silly and goofy with my son, who also happens to be one of the funniest people I know. They’re from over thinking and analyzing stupid shit! They’re from sleeping on my side and smooshing my face because I can’t fucking seem to stay still and lie on my back for a whole nights rest. Which brings me to sleep. You get wrinkles from not getting enough rest and I happen to be a pretty shitty sleeper. AND I stay up too late!

If I’m going to use this blog as a positive platform, I want to talk about the real shit. We all get fucking wrinkles! I’m sorry, I don’t want to be addicted to plastic surgery and become terrified of the aging process. Does getting older scare the shit out of me?! You bet it does! But I’m trying my best to age gracefully and enjoy this fucking ride. Am I going to do Botox again at some point? Yes! I am! The reason I’m even taking the time to write this is I’m so sick of women bashing women, mom shaming, the wrinkle police… I would love to see females truly supporting each other and lifting each other up. Sure, my rant is about wrinkles and it’s vain and whatever. But this woman’s comment was unnecessary and it was mean spirited and I don’t want to deal with that shit. The world can be cruel enough, why would you intentionally want to say something unkind? When I comment on posts I always say something kind and supportive. I would never want to contribute any negativity. I know I’m going off on a bunch of tangents, but all these thoughts I’m spewing are coming from a place of love.

I’ll wrap this up by saying this- What if we take a moment to actually look in the mirror and see someone beautiful looking back?? Look without judgement. I know, that’s a tough one sometimes, but try and see what’s below the surface whether there are wrinkles or not. Whether there’s a huge zit on the tip of our nose or perfect porcelain skin. Our Imperfections are what make us unique! Imperfection is perfect. Dammit!

Love to you all.

I’m going to bed. My throat hurts and I can’t stop coughing. Xoxo

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Hey ladies! It’s been along time since I’ve done hair tutorial and I think you’re going to flip over this one! My headband braid was done by the talented Jamie Hausch (Instagram, jamie_hausch) and she shows us just how easy it can be. So grab a girlfriend, give her a glass of vino and ask her to follow these easy steps!! Below is the breakdown and I’ve also added the steps under each photo for reference

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1. Separate out a front section of your hair on one side of your part and create a Dutch braid down towards your ear.*Keep braiding!**Keep braiding!**Keep braiding!*2. Once the braid reaches your ear, secure it with an elastic band that’s clear or the color of your hair.3. Secure the braid with a couple Bobby pins.4. Using your fingers, gently “pancake” the braid by pulling and loosening the outer strands of the braid. This gives your braid that full, beachy look!

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5. Collect the remainder of your hair and fasten it to the braid with another elastic to form one low pony tail.6. Wrap the hair in the ponytail around itself until it forms a loose bun and secure with bobby pins. This is supposed to look easy and sexy, so bonus points for messiness and loose pieces that make for sexy tendrils!

1. blow dryer 2. curling iron 3. clear bands 4. dress similar 5. dress similar 6. dress similar

1. blow dryer 2. curling iron 3. clear bands 4. dress similar 5. dress similar 6. dress similar

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I know everyone was doing blog posts and Instagram posts about the Nordstrom half yearly sale. I had every intention to dive into this sale and really take advantage of it, as it only happens twice a year! LOL! But, I got busy with work. I’m pitching a new show with one of my best friends and we’ve been crazed, pitching amazing networks all day today and tomorrow. More meetings are being set up. I’m thrilled! It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do. Creating content that I’m passionate about and being able to do it with someone that I absolutely adore is an enormous cherry on top of a delicious Sundae! Sorry, that was cheesy LOL. Anyway, I’ve been busy prepping for this and haven’t had time to pay attention to the blog. Please forgive me. Things will be settling down soon and I will be able to focus my attention here. Hope you all are having a great week!

P.S. This cutie dress was perfect for pitch meetings today. It’s just nice enough without being “too much.” It’s also perfect for a day with Lennox while shopping and grabbing lunch. It’s super comfy too! AND yes, it’s part of the Nordstrom half yearly sale!!! Which is ending soon. So hurry up!! Check it out.

XOXO Amy

1. dress 2. backpack diaper bag 3. stroller 4. wedges  5. “mama” necklace 6. earrings

1. dress 2. backpack diaper bag 3. stroller 4. wedges  5. “mama” necklace 6. earrings

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Dear maxi dress,

You are my new best friend. My blue floral, flowy best friend. I want to hang out all summer. Or, summa! I want to go to brunch together, the beach, wine tasting, dinner on a warm night and I want to pack you in my suitcase and take you somewhere exotic – because you don’t wrinkle! You are the perfect dress. Am I gushing about you enough? Are you going to say nice things about me?! The fact that you fit perfectly without having to be altered was the icing on the cake. That is a rare thing. You are soft, comfortable and I love being close to you. OK, this is starting to sound weird. I love you though, I really do.

~ Your bestie,

Xoxo

1. maxi dress 2. wedges 3. earrings 4. bracelets 5. necklace 6. curling iron

1. maxi dress 2. wedges 3. earrings 4. bracelets 5. necklace 6. curling iron

1. maxi dress 2. wedges 3. earrings 4. bracelets 5. necklace 6. curling iron

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So first thing we are going to put our hair into a ponytail. I make mine messy, using my fingers to comb but you can make yours smoother if thats what you like!

1. Dress    2. wedges.   3. bar earrings    4. bracelet.   5. necklace.   6. curling iron

I use just a simple hair tie close to my hair color. I wrap it one extra time so its tighter. The tighter the hair tie the longer my hair seems to stay “perky!”

I start to twist my hair fairly tight all the way to the ends.

Then I start to wrap the twist to my left- mainly because I’m right handed! You can go either direction…

Then I start to wrap the twist around and in front of the hair tie to my right.

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I like it super messy so I pull on the twist a bit to separate the hair for a messy feel.

Showing how I pull it out even more in different areas.

Here’s a behind view of the twist and wrapping towards the left.

I then start to wrap the twist in front and again to the right. *My hair is pretty long so I have to wrap another way around. If your hair doesn’t go around another time skip the next couple steps.*

Another photo angle of the front wrap around. I am also pulling the hair out a little again for the messy look.

I start to pull the hair tie out and hold it with my left hand while holding onto my hair with my right hand. I then tuck the ends of the twist around and thru the hair tie.

Pull the hair thru.

It’s a little hard to see, but I’m still holding onto the ends of the twist with my right hand while I pull hair out again, loosening and messing the bun.

Now, I like my bun messy, so I don’t mind the ends sticking out. I you do, you can tuck them under the hair tie and hide them inside

Pull at the hair to mess it up a little more…

…And voila! The messy bun in less than a minute!!

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When choosing a dermotologist I want to make sure it is a doctor who’s focus is to protect the health of his patient’s skin. Prevention is a biggie for me, so I’ve always been extremely diligent about sunscreen on my face and on my body. (Poor Lennox, LOL! He gets smothered in sunscreen!!) What I love about Dr. Obagi is I know that his philosophies and products do exactly that. Going into Dr. Obagi’s office for a facial treatment was a luxury for me, as I haven’t had a facial in probably a year and a half- pre Lennox when time was a little more available! Because this was going to be a gift for me, I knew I wanted to choose a facial that included everything my skin was craving AND needing. Plus they included a paraffin wax hand treatment that was divine!! I think I wash my hands 7 zillion times a day and needless to say they are a tad bit dry So….. I’m excited that Dr. Obagi is offering my friends a complimentary hand paraffin wax plus a travel size Daily Power Defense value of $125. It’s my fave face lotion. I use it every day!! Make sure to use code: MomAmy when making the appointment at the Beverly Hills location- 310.275.3030!!! Tell them I say hi

Because facials are a luxury for me, I would like to “try” and make time for them. It’s not always easy, but I do believe they are very important for my skin’s health. Liz, the facialist took time to evaluate my skin and look for anything that might be of a concern. I have moles and freckles that I make sure to keep an eye on, again, talking about prevention!! When I go to the doctor’s office for a treatment like I did today, its nice to know I have an additional set of eyes looking at my skin for possible problems. I’m not going to even say the “C” word!

I’m excited to share my blog on this ultimate regeneration treatment with you guys! Below you will see my experience! I felt more refreshed and renewed than I have in a loooong time! I brought Lennox with me because hey, he wanted to join in the fun! Plus, the staff just happens to love my little guy and took him for a stroll while I got my treatment, LOL!

“When you just can’t decide if your skin needs hydration or if you want to improve uneven skin tone, sun damage, congested skin, acne or fine lines, this is for you. Using Hydrafacial MD®, we customize the treatment to suit your skin’s needs so that your skin looks and feels great.” – Dr. Obagi

****Don’t forget to use code: MOMAmy for your complimentary hand paraffin wax and Daily Power Defense if you’re local or happen to be visiting!! 310.275.3030****

*Deep cleansing to remove impurities, it leaves the skin feeling refreshed, clean and hydrated. It contains a potent blend of antioxidants to help protect the skin from harmful effects of daily exposure to the elements.

*Hydrafacial MD advanced skin resurfacing combines the benefits of aggressive exfoliation and chemical peels into one-step resurfacing procedure. It dislodges dead skin cells to deeply cleanse and exfoliate skin and provides hydration that promotes skin brightening, firming and reduce the appearance of fine lines. The treatment is rich in hydrating antioxidants that will leave skin feeling soft, smooth and radiant.

*Extraction procedure with the hydrafacial to prevent the buildup of dirt and sebum within pores.

*Collagen Masque – when your skin needs an extra boost for firming and hydration, this is your go-to.

*Bonus for Mother’s Day –  a hand paraffin wax!!

*Removing the paraffin from hands leaving the hands very soft, smooth and hydrated.

*NuFace clinically tested to improve facial contour, skin tone and wrinkle reduction.

*LightStim is used to heal and calm existing breakouts. Destroy acne-causing bacteria to minimize future breakouts. Restore your skin is clear and healthy appearance.

*Liquid Nitrogen – feel good finishing touch. Give your face a cold treatment facial that can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyper pigmentation, skin tone and texture.

*High Frequency used post extractions to shrink enlarged pores and prevent acne.

…And voila!! My hands and face feel refreshed, renewed and softer than Lennox’s bottom, ha!! A Mother’s Day dream!!

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When I think about a gift that I would like to receive for Mother’s Day– WOAH, it’s crazy that I even get to say this LOL, I think about something sentimental. I would love a gift that means something to me. I received this necklace months ago and I’ve been wearing it ever since. Simply the fact that it says Lennox increases how much it means to me tenfold. I see so many name plates with children’s names or pets names and they are beautiful, but there is just something so unique about this necklace that makes me so happy. I love that it says Lennox, I love that it’s unique and goes with pretty much anything I want to wear. My mom loves robes and I think she would love THIS ROBE! The colors and the monogram make it extra special and feminine, same goes with this adorbs tote! The monogram just adds an extra special element.

I hope you all have a fabulous day and that you got some good ideas from my Mother’s Day picks!  Can’t wait for Mother’s Day!! Please feel free to share ideas with us all! Xo

1. My necklace 2. Believe cuff 3. Pearl pendant 4. Dainty bar necklace 5. ME TIME wine glasses

1. Gold disk necklace 2. Monogrammed robe 3. Monogrammed tote 4. Diamond initial necklace 5. Family pendant 30% OFF

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Glider        Stickers        Pillow        Sippy Cup        Onesies        Crib

I’m totally taking a trip down memory lane here. Well, I didn’t cry until last night when I was putting Lennox to bed. It was weird, he pushed the pacifier away. I don’t think he’s ever done that. Then he started giggling and playing with my hair and then he reached for the pacifier and was holding it and then I was cuddling and kissing his face and then he pushed my face away. It was an interesting feeling. I know there was no meaning behind it, he was playing. He giggled more. But I just started to get emotional. And I guess that’s part of it. My baby is one year old. How in the hell did that happen?!! Everyone tells you how fast this time flies by. It’s true. I hate to say it, I hate to be one of those people, but it’s true. And I don’t want to hear it anymore. I’ve heard it for the past year, I get it and I agree. Clearly I’m a little touchy today. I’m looking back over the past year and how challenging it was, how amazing it’s been, how much my husband and I have grown to love our son. Like I said in another post, I never knew I was capable of loving this much. I love staring at my husband, I could do it all day. But I LOVE staring at Lennox! LOL this kid is funny, he’s intelligent, he laughs and he makes us laugh. He enjoys life, he’s curious, he’s happy! Oh my goodness is he happy! How on earth did I get so lucky to be the mommy of such a sweet and happy boy? Thank you, God for the opportunity to be a mother! Thank you God, for making me Lennox’s mother! Thank you, God for bringing Lennox into our lives. I am forever, forever grateful.
Happy birthday sweet boy! Daddy and I love you so incredibly much.

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Glider        Stickers        Pillow        Sippy Cup        Onesies        Crib

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Why am I jumping for joy?! For starters, I washed my hair today!!!! You may think that’s funny, but sometimes I find it hard to make time to brush my teeth!!!  I get easily overwhelmed, so I had to come up with a system. I have found 7 ways for me to keep my life balanced. I started out with 5, then added 2 more that are very important!!I have found that this works really well for me and has helped me stay sane, which makes me a better mommy and wife. It also allows me to be able to focus on my career and have a well rounded life. Plus, I’m just plain happier!

1. Get enough rest! I am a night owl, so I have to make myself go upstairs at 10:30 PM and start getting ready for bed. Then I read which makes me really sleepy.

2. Prep!! I like to do a lot of prep the night before. I lay out the clothes that I am going to wear, the clothes that Lennox is going to wear, I prepare what Lennox is going to eat the next day, and I also get the dogs food and vitamins ready. Plus, my husband gets up before I do, so I get his coffee ready and write him a love note! When I wake up, he has prepared my coffee for me and I get a love note as well. It’s a really nice way to start the day.

3. Exercise!!! This step is really important to me. I exercised until the day I gave birth, and I really think it helped to keep my mind clear and my body healthy! Now, I look forward to going on a run with Lennox and the jogging stroller. My workouts don’t look like they used to, but I make sure to fit them in! I think it helps me sleep better and definitely improves my mood. My dad got me a fitbit for Chrismukkah and it’s so fun to track my steps! I encourage looking into getting one.

4. Don’t forget to eat! Sometimes I’ll look at the clock and it will be 3PM and all I will only have eaten toast with almond butter and had my cup of coffee. I’m getting better at actually making myself a healthy lunch and not pigging out at dinner.vs. That’s what I’ve always done and it’s no fun to go to bed so full. It’s incredibly important to feed the kiddos healthy foods, but it’s just as important to feed yourself healthy foods too! Eat! Eat! Eat!

5. Take some time for yourself! My husband and I started sharing mornings on the weekend. He may wake up with the baby on Saturday and then I will take Sunday. That way I can sleep in on Saturday and go to a yoga class or a hike. Maybe I want to get lunch with the girls… Kacy can go hit golf balls on Sunday, watch football and all that other guy stuff! It’s really helps us both have some “me” time, and then family time is even more special.

6. Wear comfy clothes! There’s a time for heels and there’s a time for tennis shoes! I may wear too many leggings and t-shirts but I’m comfy and my feet thank me!!

7. Most importantly… Be good to yourself!!! Be kind to yourself. I can really beat myself up sometimes and it’s not good for anyone. Remember, we have to love ourselves in order to be fully present and loving to our fmilies. To our CHILDREN… So, BLESS YOUR HEART!

XXOO

Amy

1. T-shirt     2. Chucks     3. Leggings     4. Rings     5. Gloss

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