A few of my favorite things

I have been wanting to do a post like this for a while- since I started using coupons and shopping at CVS I have used many new products that I may have not tried otherwise- and some of them free or almost free! I know I always hate to drop $5 or more on a item and not know if I will like it, so thought I would share. There are also items on here that are not-so-cheap, but worth the money.

Here are some that I really, really like. Unfortunately, I am not getting paid for my opinions. :(




Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk-
I cannot take credit for this one- my friend Fabia recommended it. But I did have a coupon for it! I think with the $1 coupon I paid about $2 for it and IT WORKS! I put on my hair right after I shower, then blow dry and straighten and it actually helps keep my hair from getting too frizzy. No one knows better than a Texas woman how huge this is! I don't think there is any place more humid than Houston, at least in the US. :)




Comet Bathroom Spray-
I admit this is nothing too exciting because it has to do with one of my least favorite activities, cleaning. But this works really well. In fact, I cleaned our shower this morning and it made it so much fun! Not really, but I did spray our hard-water-covered glass door with it, and after a few minutes all I did was swipe a few times with one of my other favorites (to come), rinse, and Voila! Very clean door.
You can sometimes get a coupon in the Sunday paper, making this about $2.





This brings me to my next item- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Can I get an amen? I have removed everything from crayon marks on our flat, white (ugly) paint to the crusted-on food inside my microwave (I mean, I;m sure I could, if I let the microwave get that dirty. :) ) I get coupons in the mail sometimes for 75 cents off, and they are many times on sale at Target for 1.50, making this a very cheap cleaner! Oh, and I do NOT recommend store brands. This is one item that just hasn't worked as well for me.

Stay tuned for more...
the little ones who formerly put the crayon marks on my paint are about to be home from pre-school!

Do you have any products that you really like?

Hays Baby #3- week 20 already?!?!?!

I just realized that I had only briefly referenced my pregnancy on the blog... since I do such an amazing job keeping up with it, I wanted to give a better update!

I am due November 22 but most likely the baby will be taken by the 15th. The doctor knows I grow 3-month old babies and doesn't want it to get too big! Who wants to bet this one weighs 10 pounds, 10 ounces along with his/her brother and sister?

Some things about the pregnancy:
*I found out March 24th I was pregnant and was so excited! We had been trying for over a year.
*I calculated my due date (on my own) to be November 22nd, and when I had my first ultrasound, the date was spot-on! This had not happened before!
*I was a bit nauseous in the first trimester, but nothing to complain about.
*I have craved cereal in every pregnancy. With this one, new cravings were Chick-Fil-A (which didn't last long, it was too expensive!) and Taco Bell. Such healthy cravings I have!
*I felt the very first movement (very, very slight) at 14 weeks, which is also when I felt the other 2. At 17 weeks the movement was more defined and now at 20 weeks unmistakable!
*I also love that Ben felt the baby move the exact same time as the others- 20 weeks. (7/7/2010)
*This pregnancy has gone by so much more quickly, probably due to the fact that I have 2 others that need my attention. I'm sure a 2 1/2 week vacation helped, too! :)
*We are probably not going to find out the gender of the baby. Well, we will eventually, but not before the birth. ;)
*I can't wait to meet this new little one!