Baby's Breath

Ok, I'm back. I can't say I'm back to blogging for good.  No, I did that for 5 years, and now I have something that holds my attention 24/7 (you know...Stanley). But I figure I can check in here and there and vent.  I know you all LOVE when I vent.  What shall I vent about today?!?! God, I have soooooo many things I could bitch about! Ok....I won't dive right in with crazy shit. I'll be semi-sweet.

Let's talk about my favorite subject and my least favorite subject: Babies & Breath! Now, before my baby was born, I was pretty sure that there wasn't one person in the world I'd want breathing on me. You know what I'm talking about?!?! Those people that get all close to you with the funk, nasty breath! You offer them gum, a mint, or some damn Scope, and they refuse! They say, "oh no, I'm good," and you think to yourself "ummmm, heck no you aren't good!". It's like those people smell like they've been eating vomit all morning.  Yuck! And don't even get me started on those folks that forget they have morning breath.  It's called ...brush a damn tooth, grab a cert, and keep some distance! F! Anyway....

When Stanley was born, I discovered that I LOVED when he would breathe on me?!?  Other Moms must get this 100%.  It's like babies have the best breath.  When he falls asleep, I just get all close to his face and let him breathe on me.  Wow, ok, so that sounds creepy....but he's mine so whatever! I know other Mommy's do that too.  He just smells so perfect.  It's like Jesus breathing on me.

Let's Get TAN!!!!!

SINCE....it's summer time and all....it's time to get TAN!!!!

Everyone knows I LOVE a tan, but I've had scary melanoma scares.  I've actually probably got it, but I refuse to have anymore keloid type scars on my body (since I already have two on my shoulder from cutting out two pre-melanoma situations).  SO....if I'm not going to be at the pool laying out (which I rarely have time for with an infant), I'm going to be using some TAN IN A BOTTLE!!! I don't have time to go to a tanning bed and LORD knows it's SOOOOO not good for you!!! IF you are still the type to go to a tanning bed, I implore you to stop immediately.  Trust me....you don't want want the hassle of dying from skin cancer.  AND PLEASE....if you will be laying out this summer....USE SPF!!!  You can still get a wonderful tan with it!! :)  

So...I've tried MILLIONS of tanning products and a lot of people always ask me what gets the best color.  Let me give you my expert advice.  AND... PLEASE feel free to comment if you know of a product that works better or if you absolutely LOVE a product you use!!!  I LOVE trying new things!!! 

I will only be giving you my TOP 10 products.  Please be advised....I've tried MANY (MANY) others....but these are my top 10 favorite ways to get a bronzed look!! :)  Happy Tanning :) 

(1)  Airbrushing: Having someone Airbrush you is always my number one choice IF I'm going to an event where I need to be super tan and flawless.  BUT remember: It might rub off if you get too hot, sweaty, or possibly wear a light color of clothing (white, yellow, etc).  This happened to me in the dead of heat in Miami in a white shirt :)  Thankfully, I was with the girls...it wasn't a huge deal.  If you decide to do this, make sure you do a practice run with the person airbrushing you first (if you're doing it for something important....like a wedding).  Smell: It leaves a little bit of an odor, but it's worth it!  COST: Different cost for different places.

(2)  My secret tanning item I LOVE is called Sunbrushed!:  It's an AWESOME product!  It's just like getting airbrushed, and you can do it all by yourself.  It takes 10 minutes to apply, but you will be super tan after only ONE application.  I use the Tanning Kit, and you have to buy it online.  Smell:  It doesn't leave an odor, and it doesn't make you orange.  I used it for my friend Hollie's wedding, because I could take it with me and do touch ups!  If you are interested in purchasing: http://www.sunbrushed.com/Sunless_Tan_02.html  COST: $39.99

(3)St. Tropez is one of my NEW favorites!!!  It comes in many different forms (lotion, mousse, spray).  It works VERY fast.  I use the tanning mousse...and it works GREAT!!!  However, I would recommend using a glove to apply it.  OR...you will end up with a BLACK palm :).  It works VERY well, and it gives you a great tan (zero orange).  It gives off a GREAT smell too.  You can buy it at Sephora or  http://www.sttropeztan.com/thestore COST: $30.00 (depending on what type you get)

(4)  Hawaiian Tropic Firming Island Glow: This is a gradual type of tan, but it works well.  It takes a good two or three days, but it works!  It smells pretty good, and it moisturizes and helps firm up the ass! lol. joking!  COST: IF you buy it online, you can get it for $3.99

 (5) Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs Tan Moisturizer: It's a pretty good product.  It leaves a bit of a smell, but it isn't too overpowering.  It works very well....but it is a gradual self-tanner.  Although it isn't as quick as the others mentioned so far, it gives great results and is something you can use daily.  COST: $9.99

(6)  Jergens Natural Glow (med-dark skin):  This product actually works VERY well, BUT it smells horrible.  The next day your friends will be able to tell you used it just by the smell it gives off.  Love the look of the product...it just smells too bad for me!!  COST:  $7-$8

(7) Olay Body Touch of Sun: Great product ...BUT... it's gradual!!!!!  You will NEVER get super dark unless you continue to buy the product.  If you are going for a slight tan, this would be perfect for you.  It doesn't have a horrible smell, so that's a plus.  COST:  $8.99

(8)  L'Oreal Sublime Bronze (med/natural tan):  This will get you DARK, but you have to apply it evenly or it will cause streaks.  It smells okay, but it goes on sparkly!  So, I usually apply it at night time, let it set in, and shower in the morning to get rid of the sparkle.  You do not want to wear anything nice to bed or go anywhere after you apply.  The sparkles will rub off on clothing....and NOBODY is that damn sparkly!  Sparkles went out in the late 90's.  COST: $9

(9) Nivea Body - Sunkissed Firming Moisture (med-dark skin): This is a gradual tan too.  The smell is just okay.  It doesn't get you super dark...it just gives a glow.  If you use the majority of the bottle, you might get a decent tan.  You'd just have to continue using the bottle.  COST: $8-$9

(10) Spray Tanning:  Getting a Spray Tan as opposed to getting airbrushed will always work fine too.  They don't give that orange look like they used to.  It's always a quick way to get a glow.  They DO smell funny, but they do work well!!!

Regardless of which products you decide to use, just don't go to the tanning bed!!!  Skin cancer isn't CUTE!  Having a glow is great... and being white is always much, MUCH hotter than skin cancer.  SO...whether you decide to get tan or not.... NO, NO, NO....TANNING BED!!!! AND ALWAYS SPF!!! 

Have a sexy summer!!! xoxo

The Real Housewives Wrap-up!

Okay, does anyone watch The Real Housewives on Bravo!?!?!  Of course you do!  Well, I'm a pure fanatic of that show (Atlanta, Beverly Hills, New York, New Jersey, Orange County).  I LOVE them all. 

So....can we talk about Ashley Holmes (Jacqueline's daughter/RHONJ) for a moment?  What the hell did she do to her face?  Her lips look like DSL's on steroids!  It's not a good look.  And why does she suck as a child so bad?  I mean I hope to GOD Stanley doesn't turn out to be such a waste of space like her.  She has no purpose in life.  She has no goals.  I feel so bad for Jacqueline. 

Why is Teresa Guidice so jealous of her sister-in-law?  She constantly calls her a gold-digger, yet Melissa has had three kids with Joe.  I'm pretty sure that's not how gold-digging works.  It's so obvious Teresa is just jealous.  Broken down folks who feel their spouses aren't very successful  usually call others gold-diggers (I might just have to write a separate blog on that later).

Caroline is a great mom....but that is getting played out.  They just need to focus on Albie...HOTNESS!  The other woman is boring...I won't even go into her.  She looks sleepy.  They need to bring Danielle back....she was the real drama.  LOVED her whore-ish ways!  Wonder what is going on with her kids?!?!

And...let's go on over to Orange County.  Gretchen Rossi performing with the Pussycat Dolls?  Really?!?!  She can't sing!  She has an awesome body.  I will give her that, but she has no real performing skills.  Her handbag and make up line is ridiculous.  Tamra pointed out that she got her lips done...and Gretchen denied it.  Gretchen said she just used lip plumper.  I'm gonna call BULLSHIT on that one!!!  I'm a huge fan of needles in my face....and I'd just like to say...we know our own kind.  Bitch got her lips done.  Her ass got them done ever so slightly...just like it's supposed to be done with a filler.  That ain't no plumper. 

Vicki is a serious hag, but I'm very happy her daughter is cancer free.  Tamra looks great...divorce agrees with her.  Alexis is a serious dip....like a SERIOUS dip.  I feel sorry for her though.  She really tries hard to be in it.  Heather is pretty impressive so far.  Her life is over the top.  She might turn out to be a bitch or the voice of reason.....we shall see.  And....could someone just shoot Slade already.  I mean...barf. 

Heading over to Atlanta.  Nene...yuck.  Why are you hanging out with that loser guy that buys you all those expensive gifts??  Eww...I'm so weirded out by that!  Who is the transvestite that has been arrested like a million times that hangs out with the talls??  Eww...why is she even on the show?!  Kandi is a freak.  Phaedra....what.the.fuck.  The funeral business??  There are no words.  Cynthia and old man Peter....just trying to keep their heads above water.  And...I actually really like Kim this season.  I'm happy for her and Kroy.  He seems like a really nice guy.  Good for her and her family.  Her little boy is super cute.  Now....how many damn kids is she gonna have?

Wow....that was sooo Ms. Royale from Celeb Royale, right?!?!?!  Well...whatever!!!  :)  I had to get that off my chest! xoxo

Try Something New!!

Since there are a bunch of jealous haters out there, I implore you all to try something new.  Okay, so some of you actually do this anyway....but some of you really do need to change it up.  Just try to do the following...

This week try to give out 5 compliments to 5 different people every single day.  It can be a nice compliment on someone's Facebook status or a nice compliment on someone's shirt you see in the grocery.  Either way....don't expect to get a compliment back.  And...just feel good that you made someone smile or perhaps made their day better by saying something kind.  If you feel you already do this, then step it up....make it 10 people.  And PLEASE be genuine.  Don't tell someone you LOVE their earrings if you think they are hideous.  That's one thing I've never done.  If I hand out a compliment, it's always 100% genuine. 

Let's all try to be a little nicer.  This world is a little harsh, and people are such assholes sometimes (myself included).  We all need a little work done on ourselves. 

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!

xoxo

Losing The Dreaded Baby Weight...

Ahhhh......the blog you have ALLLLL been waiting for.....
Okay, so a lot of mom's and moms-to-be have discussed working out and getting back into shape after a baby with me.  Some moms don't care so much about fitness and some are OBSESSED with it (just like me).  If you aren't obsessed about it, then you can just skip this blog.  If you are interested in getting back in shape after a baby or losing the baby weight, then you can continue! LOL

If you followed my Baby Herington blog, you ALREADY KNOW that being fit and thin is an obsession of mine.  Don't judge me...kthanks!  I told everyone I'd comment on losing the whole baby weight thing...along with how much weight I gained and such.  SO....drum roll... here it is. 

After I had the baby, one of my first priorities was getting back into shape.  Everyone advises to wait 6 weeks until really hitting the gym hard.  I waited 4 weeks until I hit the treadmill walking, and I waited 6 weeks until I really started an everyday work out with diet.  I gained a total of (drum roll).....40lbs with my pregnancy!  LOL...I was actually really proud of that.  They say to only gain 25-35lbs, but I was so F'n small before that I just KNEW that wasn't going to happen.  AND since my child was only 5lbs, 10ounces, it was probably good I gained more!  The bad part.... most of that weight was MINE!!  Chunk balls.....UNITE! 

Anywho... so most ladies lose a lot of weight breastfeeding.  I tried that for 3 weeks, and I actually held weight.  For all of you ladies that lose weight breastfeeding, you can go kiss my right toe!  I mean I actually think I gained a pound or two breastfeeding.  PLUS, I wasn't even producing enough for lil Stanley cakes.  I won't get into how many issues I had with BF, so I will just say...I ended that.  It was a rough decision, but I had to make it.  Ok...back to the issue.

I started a low calorie diet (fairly low)... and started working out 1-2hours a day.  I wasn't dropping very fast (like I used to prior to pregnancy), so I asked my OB what the deal was??  He put me on a seriously strict diet (and if anyone wants to know exactly what I ate or how many calories - hit me up on FB....I've already shared with some people....but I have too many people lurking on here and such.  I will absolutely share with anyone who is serious about weight loss).  Then, I make time to work out every single day.  I started losing weight pretty quickly!  Score!! 

So...breastfeeding was totally bogus for me.  AND...like I said in my baby blog...I was going to lose the weight no matter what!!  And...I must say (with just a couple of pounds to go)..I did it the old fashioned way...BLOOD, SWEAT, and TEARS!  Ok...no blood...but plenty of the other two!  I'm ridiculously disciplined.  I still don't look perfect...but hell...I just had a baby 14 weeks ago...and I just started a serious diet/work out regimen 8 weeks ago.  So....I'm happy with where I'm at.  I am going on a vacation in a week, and I will be in a bikini.  It won't all be perfect, but I don't care.  Ya see, even after you lose the weight, it isn't as tight and firm as it was before.  Maybe it is for some people....but my ass was pretty damn firm! ;) I will resume my diet/working out when I get back.  Hopefully, by July, everything is back in place and solid as a rock. 

For those moms who want to lose the baby weight, let me just say....YOU CAN DO IT!!!  I know weight issues are so tough to talk about sometimes.  I have girlfriends that I vent to about weight issues all the time....and they totally get it.  I've even had girls randomly sent me messages on facebook...just because they needed someone to talk to.  PLEASE don't feel like you are alone if you are trying to lose baby weight.  YOU CAN DO IT!!  It isn't easy.  If you are having trouble finding work outs to do with a baby/kids, then ask me!  Let's think of fun ways to add the kids to the work out!  If you don't have any energy, then let's try to put some pep in your step!  Everyone deserves to look their best and feel great!  You don't need to hire a trainer....you need to find the trainer in yourself.  Be the person you want to be.  Everyone can have the body they want.  Just believe you can do it!  AND have a good support system!  I will absolutely be your support system!  I don't care if we've had one conversation and you consider us just facebook friends... I WILL BE YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM!!  So... to anyone reading this who needs any advice on losing baby weight, please just facebook me and ask!!! :) 

And for the record.....losing baby weight sucks.  I did always say I would do lipo if I really REALLY needed to, but I don't think that will be necessary.  LOL :)  Thankfully.  AND...for those ladies who don't have children yet...DO NOT let this blog scare you.  I know soooo many ladies that breastfed and had their weight just FALL off.  So, don't let that freak you out.  I just had to jump through starvation hoops to lose weight....that's all! ;)  But....I want like 15 more kids...so it's all worth it.

First Time Mommy!

Ok, getting back to this whole blogging thing.  It may be a little difficult, since my child is IN LOVE with me.  He desperately wants to be with me every waking moment, so it isn't easy getting a minute to blog.  I WILL try though.  I'm not complaining about my child (DO NOT TAKE IT LIKE THAT).  I adore Stanley...everyone knows this.  He is my whole world...he comes first, second, and third.  SO...with that said... My first blog can be about Mommy stuff! 

On being a first time Mommy:  Hmm.....where do I begin!?!?  Everyone said it was going to be so hard.  Everyone said it would be challenging.  Everyone said it was going to be the best thing ever.  Blah, blah, blah.  Can we say....Fucking, DUH?!  It was just like leaving high school for college.  Some of the kids in the class that graduated before me came back when I was a senior in high school and said, "Omigosh, it is sooo much harder than you think.  You won't be prepared like you think.  The first month is a real eye opener."  BLAH BLAH BLAH!  (Looking back now...those kids must have been real idiots). When I stepped onto I.U.'s campus, I can honestly say...I WAS PREPARED.  I had zero delusions that it was all fun and games.  I was excited to work, learn, and go to class.  I draw the same parallel with being a mom.  I was excited to change diapers, get up in the middle of the night because my sweet angel needed me, and enjoy all the love he had to offer.  I knew very well my child would spit up in my hair...I'd get pee on me at some point... he'd scream in my ear... and so on and so forth.  It is what I signed up for. 

I ALSO knew I'd get the joy of my life. Every time Stanley flashes those dimples, I honestly don't care how many shirts I have to change because he spits up on me, and it doesn't matter how many sleepless nights I have.  His joy is all that matters.  When I pick him up and he wraps that little arm around my neck, it makes it all worth it. 

I've always been such a loner.  I always loved having alone time.  BUT....now that Stanley is here.... all of that is out the window.  If I ever get up earlier than Stanley, I sometimes just WISH he'd hurry up and wake up....JUST so I can be with him.  I miss him.  Sure - I'm like every other mom, and I need a break for my own sanity sometimes.....but just a short one.  What can I say??  I'm obsessed with the kid!  And...thankfully....he's a little obsessed with his mommy too :)  Unfortunately, I think that goes away as he gets older.  So...I'm just going to enjoy it now. 

Ok....so welcome to the blog!  I promise all the entries won't be about Stanley.  I still have other shit to talk about ;)  LOL  ...sorta!

I'm Baaaaaaack.....

Welcome boys and girls!!!!  This marks my FIRST official blog post on my new blog....It's a Sam Sam Sam Sam World!!!  :)  YAY!!  This isn't my first rodeo when it comes to blogs.  Most of you know I had my celebrity blog for years and my Baby Herington blog throughout my pregnancy.  I intend on making this blog more about my life as a mom... growing as a person...and just the cheap bullshit wisdom I have to offer.  So, you already know.... it's all fluff!  Read if you wish... hate if you must... and just add your two cents in wherever you see fit! :) 

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week. :)  I'm bbaaaccckkkk.......