Natural product switch

So far this year I have switched from typical shampoo and conditioner to a once a week "low-poo" wash and body wash to diluted Dr.Bronners castile soap and a washcloth. Both are still working really well and I feel better about the chemicals that I am putting on my body not to mention the money savings!

The next switch I have recently made is perfume and deodorant.

I haven't worn perfume since I had Charlotte because I was always wearing her against my chest and didn't want her delicate skin and lungs being exposed to it. I have really missed it though and so I went in search of an alternative and came across some great essential oils that smell great and also have some lovely side effects. I want to do a whole post on essential oils so for now I wont go into detail but I wear a Young Living blend called Valor and I love it :)

Deodorant has been one of the number one things I wanted to get away from but the one I was most scared of, I mean who wants to stink? Plus I bought some at Costco awhile back and I hate to be wasteful and throw it out so I have been using it up.

I finally finished my Costco deodorant and made the switch, I decided on this deodorant based on research and reviews. I switched over and let me tell you the first few days.....stink, major stink. Even with a mid-day reapplication. I was so bummed because I really wanted this to work. They say to give it awhile because just like all other switches from chemical to natural your body needs time to readjust. And after about a week it did just that, I use one swipe each morning and even in the 90-something humid as what Alabama summer, Im stink free. I swear some (as you should) but nothing over the top or gross. I highly recommend making the switch! I love the smell, it works great and I love that Im not clogged my pits with chemicals anymore :)

Next up toothpaste! Also next week I am doing my post breastfeeding/ pre IVF detox so I will update with that too

I leave you with a picture of my girl being precious :)

xoxo
Ashlea

The Party

The last of the birthday posts!

We had Charlotte's birthday party on Saturday the 31st, we invited over all her best baby friends and were so lucky that both Grandmas, Beanie and Lo came to visit! There is no way in the world I would have gotten everything done if it wasnt for them, Grandmas made the cake (to die for delish!), Lo was the golden babysitter and Bean ran all over Huntsville with me. The result was having (almost) all the people who love her all in her backyard for her birthday, she is one lucky little girl <3

xoxo
Ashlea

official 12 month post

With all the birthday stuff I totally forgot to do my final monthly post! So here it is.....

12 months!
This month you are......
* wearing 12 months clothes
* 19 lbs 9 oz and 27 in
* finally size 3 diapers when in disposables
* getting good at walking in your shoes
* still a great eater, you have 3 meals and 3 snacks a day since you stopped nursing
* have become much cuddlier
* saying "up" and "esh" (yes)
* following simple commands like "sit down" "stand up" "come here" "turn off the light" and " put it in" (when we clean up)
* have 6 teeth
* still loving stuffed animals and now have a favorite doll that you bring everywhere
* dancing whenever you hear a good beat :)
* getting into front roll position by yourself - arms extended touching the ground with your booty in the air - and you wait until someone comes and flips you over

You are the most amazing little girl and I cant wait to see all that you do in the next year! Happy 12 months my girl <3

xoxo
Ashlea