Must try Beauty products- All under $20

From all the things that cost money in life it can be hard to look great without breaking the bank. Throw kids into the mix and it can seem like a nearly impossible feat to find a routine that really delivers without taking from the kid’s college fund. Now you can look fab and send junior to college with these budget beauty buys - all under $20!

 

·         Every quality beauty routine starts with fresh scrubbed skin so turn to the Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase HydraBalance Foaming Cleanser ($8.97; Walmart.com) to dissolve dirt and makeup without stripping the skin. Perfect for restoring the skin’s natural protective barrier, the extra-gentle formula helps skin hold onto moisture so start the day with the freshest face.

·         Multi-tasking products are a dream come true when you have a limited time so turn to the Dr. LeWinn  by Kinerase Instant Perfecting B.B. Cream SPF 15 ($15.97; Walmart.com) for coverage and moisture in seconds flat. This all-in-one balm instantly creates a luminous glow upon contact while providing a light tint that is never cakey. The skin is moisturized effortlessly and looks flawless for hours to come without ever needed to retouch!

·         All that running around is sure to let some shine sneak in so stash the wet n wild CoverAll Pressed Powder ($2.99; Drugstore.com) in your hand bag for easy access blotting. The airy, silky-smooth formula creates a polished finish for a radiant look that lasts. VisiBright™ Technology delivers a skin-perfecting complex that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, while hydrating skin’s natural collagen for a rejuvenating lift all day.

·         Finished nails are the fastest way to add polish in a pinch and the wet n wild FastDry Nail Color ($1.99; Drugstore.com) dry in 60 seconds flat! These vivid and chic colors add a pop to your digits in no time so you can freshen-up your look anytime day or night.

·         Need your lip color to stay put from dawn to dusk? A shimmery pink lip stain with staying power like the wet n wild MegaLast Liquid Lip Color ($2.99; Drugstore.com) is just the ticket. The light and sheer formula makes this lipstick smooth and soft while adding vibrancy to your lips that will leave you with the perfect youthful pout for less than a coffee!

Ladies we were sent one of each of these products for this post & this momma must say I will be going to the store to buy these products again. The Dr. Lewinn BB Cream is a MUST have, perfect for everyday with light coverage, leaving your skin looking beautiful & rejuvenated ( Did I mention you don't look like your wearing make-up?). If your needing a little extra coverage (we all get those break-outs from time to time) add Wet N Wilds Coverall pressed power on top of your BB Cream, just like the tinted cream you won't look like your wearing make-up, your skin will just look flawless. 

For you ladies who enjoy a pop of color, try Wet N Wild MegaLast Liquid Lip Color, fun bright vibrate  lip color that won't wipe off on your cups, cheeks, or even your loved ones lips. 

THESE PRODUCTS ARE MUST TRIES & YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Pish Posh Baby Blogger Opp

Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood

Sponsored by: Pish Posh Baby

This giveaway will be for a $200 Gift Card to spend at Pish Posh Baby, which is a GREAT giveaway.

The winner can use it to purchase a car seat, stroller, bedding, baby carrier, diaper bag, high chair, etc. They are a high end baby store with brands such as Britax, Chicco, Bugaboo, Baby Jogger, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Ergo Baby, Stokke, Peg Perego, Boon, Maclaren, and much much more. Possibilities are endless with the $200 gift card!

NO MORE FREE LINKS AVAILABLE, SIGN UPS CLOSE 6/1 w/announcement post, $5 fee if you don't post (Announcement post here)

Dates: June 10th - July 1st

Co-Host $12 - ANY 4 links and a back-link to your page (No Host Pages Available at this time) Additional Links $2- (Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest ONLY) Subscribe by email link or a Daily Vote Link $4 All payments need to be paid via Paypal as a GIFT to darcibean@gmail.com

Any Questions email Everything Mommyhood.

Promotion will be required 5 days a week for the entire event on all social media, if you do not plan on promoting, DO NOT sign up because you will be deleted. I've had numerous sign ups for events with no promoting at all, there will be no free rides on the entry form. Promoting helps ALL of us, it's only fair.

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Most referrals on this event will get a free follow page (may be a code word or comment page)

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Please note that 1mommy2monsters is not responsible for this giveaway although we are helping promote. 

He said WHAT?!?- Words straight out of a 3 year old little mans mouth

Mommies are all about teaching our kids young about manners, being big on polite kids I began teaching my little man from the moment he really started talking. We started with the basic "please" & "thank you" which he grasp very quickly but then we started having issues with the little man ignoring people when he was spoken to. Although kids not talking to strangers is a HUGE "oh thank goodness" moment it also comes off as impolite when people just say "hi" or "hello" to a child & that child is just silent so I would always tell my little guy that is okay to say hi back but it's not polite to ignore someone. Finally grasping that concept he loved saying hello to people but then it back fired on me......

One day while walking through our local store an old man had caught little mans eye, insisting that he say hi to this man he proceeded with a nice "HELLO". Not knowing if this man just ignored him or just didn't hear him my son continued with another hello. Once again the man said nothing, then little man comes out with "EXCUSE ME SIR BUT I SAID HELLO TO YOU, PLEASE DO NOT BE RUDE". My mouth instantly dropped & trying to correct my son I told him that children can't talk to adults like that, the man turned around & apologised to my son for not saying hi back, & proceed to tell me that he was right for what he said, that he was being rude by not responding & told me to keep up the work to a very polite child. I was shocked & didn't know what to say, I don't think we ever really think what we are teaching our kids might possibly back fire & some what embarrass us one day.

Ever have a HE/SHE SAID WHAT?!?! Moment? Share then with us with a commment

Krimson Klover Spring 2013 Review/ Giveaway



Naturally beautiful, sophisticated yet practical.



What Krimson Klover says: Adventurous women express their femininity with our playful and vivacious luxury fiber sweaters and clothing. We are all about enjoying an active and full life, thus create knitwear that makes the Krimson Klover woman feel, and look good in all her daily pursuits. Fun, yet elegant patterns, bright colors and impeccable quality are at the core of this innovative collection.

We take our commitment to environmental and social responsibility very seriously by using Merino and Pima cotton yarns from sources that respect their animals, employees and Mother Earth. Finally, a women’s designer line of fashion and sport sweaters, skirts, dresses, hats, socks, tights and scarves designed especially for your sensibilities.

What 1mommy2monsters says: Working previously with Krimson Klover on a past review back for their Winter collection we were very excited to work with them again to bring you a review on the 2013 Spring collection. It is very clear to this momma that this woman's boutique takes pride in their quality & unique design. Every woman deserves to have this fabulous collection in her closet,  holding up in the ultimate challenge of mommyhood Krimson Klover has provided a fabulous clothing line that holds up in the worst conditions, never fading or getting pulls/ holes.

Here's your chance to win Mayflower from Krimson Klovers 2013 Spring Collection. Winner chooses color & size.
*Please note that 1momm2monsters was provided with Mayflower for review purposes, no other compensation was provided to us, all opinions are our own & you may or may not have the same experience*

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RAINBOW CRAYONS-PINNED & MOMMY TESTED

PINNED & MOMMY TESTED- A mother's guide to Pinterest

Source: dagmarbleasdale.com via Alyssa on Pinterest

Mommies I found this super easy way to recycle your kids broken up crayons. Make rainbow crayons in fun shapes.

1. Gather broken crayons

2. Make sure all paper is removed

3. Place in silicone shaped pans ( I suggest a pan that you will only use for these) any shapes or holiday theme will do

4. Place in the oven at 230 Degrees for 15mins

5. Let cool & remove from trays

HAVE FUN

Letting it all go- Secrets revealed

As many of us do, I have secrets that I allow myself to keep. Many things in life I do not enjoy letting out, but in this very post I will be telling You a secret not many know, only ones close to me know this dirty little secret. SO HERE GOES.

Readers of 1mommy2monsters really do not know the REAL mother behind the scenes, you may know my name as Alyssa which yes that is my name. However you do not know the age of me, the status of my relationship, nor do many of you know what I do for a living.

 

 

MEET ALYSSA AKA "MOMMY"

I was born March 8th **GULP** 1992, putting my age at a low 20.

Living the "normal" life I attended school (Charter then Public), I attended a High School that majored in Informational Technology.

Unfortunately yet fortunately I became a mother at the very young age of just 17. Falling in young love a was with my son's father for two years attempting to make our relationship survive parenthood. Just a short few months after our son was born his father could not handle the pressure & began to look for "love" elsewhere while I hung on not knowing what he was doing while I was at home with the little one & he was out. Months in I found out a few things a woman could go a life time without hearing, For the sake of my sons future I decided to take a plunge & become a Single mother.

Down the road comes my daughters father........Well let's just say after finding out we were going to have a daughter things went sour, he didn't want a girl & demanded we try for a boy as soon as she was born. He became abusive, after a rough night I got the strength to leave.

So here I am writing this post, letting it all out & a PROUD single mother of two beautiful HEALTHY children.

I am currently holding a Sales Associate position at a clothing company called GAP while I work my way through school, for plans of becoming a Sonogram Tech.

 

In the night life of motherhood I write 1mommy2monsters which began as a support blog, building into a REVIEW & GIVEAWAY blog. Although many would frown upon how early I took this position of mommy I would never change a thing. My "monsters" are my life, saving me from many different outcomes that many face at this young age, I would take Motherhood over a frayed future.

Pinning to the Test- A mothers Guide to a Pintrest Pin Test

ADDING A NEW BLOG SEGMENT TO 1MOMMY2MONSTERS
Ladies most of us are addicted to Pinning on Pinterest & to feed the addiction of wanting to do some of the tips found, this momma is putting her pins to the test. Each week I will be testing out easy CRAFTS, BEAUTY TIPS, RECIPIES, BAKING. Anything a momma would do I'm going to put it to the test each Monday I will post the results. WHO'S READY FOR SOME PIN TESTING.

 

Join us each week for new Pins that hold up to our mothers guide to easy & truthful pinning.