Giving that we have a few more days to the Big O, I thought I would enlighten you all with my current headache of sorts. (A blog is only a good blog when you are complaining about something, right?)
I work in the cosmetic area of a certain large department store. When you think of the cosmetic area, you think of working around alot of pretty people with lots of makeup on and 4 inch heels. Forward to my current craze, hormone driven acne face. It can be really irritating to try to sell someone makeup while they stare at my pimple mess. I have tried many a fix, from new skincare to different foundation, to no avail. Not only am I getting to the threshold of crazy with baby, I have now entered the same realm due to my face...
My list of duds include:
Shis.eido W.hite Luc.ent Cleansing Foam
Shis.eido Skincare Pu.rifying Foam
Orig.ins Per.fect World Cleanser
Orig.ins Orga.nic Face Wash
Clin.ique Mild Fa.ce Wash
Clin.ique 7 da.y scrub
The other issue I have is trying to match a foundation to my skin. I am pale. Makeup is seemingly not made for pale people. I need to find one that works soon, this isn't okay to show up with a line because my foundation doesn't match or newly dry skin from irratation.
My list of duds include:
Shis.eido Dual B.alancing
Dio.r N.ude
Dio.r Fore.ver
Clin.ique Eve.n Tone
Clin.ique Su.per Ba.lanced
Este.e Lau.der Dou.ble W.ear
Co.ver Gi.rl
Maybell.ine
If ANY of you have tried something that works, I will try it! I am not beyond spending a fortune coming up with something that actually works. I always loved having a clear face and even skin...so this is really driving me bonkers.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Disposable vs Cloth
When determining how expensive this little bundle of goodness is really going to be, an important thing to consider is the diaper dilemma.
From what I can gather (and please tell me to shut up and give me the right answer if any of this is incorrect) babies average 70-80 diapers per week the first month, with the numbers decreasing as the months go on. Not looking at the environmental aspects of cloth vs disposable, I have come up with a breakdown of it all.
Cloth diapers initial cost = $300 -500 dollars, very little additional cost...
Cloth diaper service per month = 82.00 in my local area = $2400 over three years.
Disposable Diapers = $3000 over three years.
I never thought I'd be that person to actually consider cloth diapers. Usually I get all "eeeeww" about poo, but it seems cloth diapers have come a long way....and the diaper service is not a bad option. They also have flushable liners now to get the "eeeeww" part out of the diaper washing. I don't think I will really know where I sit on this one until I give it some more thought.
From what I can gather (and please tell me to shut up and give me the right answer if any of this is incorrect) babies average 70-80 diapers per week the first month, with the numbers decreasing as the months go on. Not looking at the environmental aspects of cloth vs disposable, I have come up with a breakdown of it all.
Cloth diapers initial cost = $300 -500 dollars, very little additional cost...
Cloth diaper service per month = 82.00 in my local area = $2400 over three years.
Disposable Diapers = $3000 over three years.
I never thought I'd be that person to actually consider cloth diapers. Usually I get all "eeeeww" about poo, but it seems cloth diapers have come a long way....and the diaper service is not a bad option. They also have flushable liners now to get the "eeeeww" part out of the diaper washing. I don't think I will really know where I sit on this one until I give it some more thought.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Costs of a baby...
Trying to come up with a tried and true list of absolute needs when it comes to a new baby. I've heard a variety of things, like you don't really need a bouncer....or a highchair.....or a changing table.
But, alias, I am still considering these things only because I am a retail gal, dedicated to the best of everything and not wanting to forget something I've been brainwashed into thinking I need.
Here's the list so far.... please let me know if I am missing something or don't need a particular item.....and any advice you are willing to give thusfar.
Crib - Preferably one that converts to a toddler bed.
Changing table
Dresser
Bedding
Diaper Pail
Cradle
Playard - for downstairs
Carseat - with two bases for car
Stroller
Bathtub
Bottle Drying Rack
Baby Monitor
So what am I missing?
But, alias, I am still considering these things only because I am a retail gal, dedicated to the best of everything and not wanting to forget something I've been brainwashed into thinking I need.
Here's the list so far.... please let me know if I am missing something or don't need a particular item.....and any advice you are willing to give thusfar.
Crib - Preferably one that converts to a toddler bed.
Changing table
Dresser
Bedding
Diaper Pail
Cradle
Playard - for downstairs
Carseat - with two bases for car
Stroller
Bathtub
Bottle Drying Rack
Baby Monitor
So what am I missing?
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