The Mommylogues Series

Hey friends! This post is a day late due to sick kids, but yesterday I took over my friend Whitney's blog; Work It Mommy Blog and was talking about Tips on being an organized and happy Stay at Home Mom.as a part of her Mommylogues Series. Head on over and check it out! And a big welcome to Whitney's readers who are stopping by the blog! I'm so happy you're here! 

Beauty Favorites

If you follow me on Instagram { @whitrichins } you know that I did a major change to my hair. I went from blonde to a silver-purple and I am absolutely loving it! As some of you know I am also a hairstylist and I do post beauty related topics on the blog quiet often but it's been a while since I've shared some of my favorite skin care, makeup and hair products. So in honor of the new hair I've rounded up a few to share with you! I must warn you though, I am pretty obsessed and have a lot of favorites. I'll try to keep the list short and sweet but I'm not making any promises! 

HAIR: Being a hairstylist I have a million favorite hair product and obviously with hair products it kind of depends on what type of hair you have and what your needs are. But here is what I am loving lately..


Shampoo & Conditioner: Pureology Hydrate - Pureology is my favorite and definitely worth the money. They have other shampoo's for different types of hair depending on your needs.
I also use Shimmer Lights Violet Shampoo to keep my blonde from going brassy and I still use it on my silver hair.

Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Serum. I put this in my hair when it is wet before blow drying. This stuff is AMAZING. It smoothes, protects from heat and is good for colored hair.

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo for Light Tones. If there is anything you ever splurge on for your hair it needs to be this dry shampoo! It is the best dry shampoo I have ever used and lets be honest, if you are a mom dry shampoo is a must. They also have it for dark toned hair.


MAKEUP: So recently I stumbled upon Younique makeup and I am loving them. Right now I am hosting a Virtual Party until 11/16 so I thought I would share a few of my favorites in case anyone is interested in ordering.

Moonstruck Addiction Shadow Pallet Pallet #2 - it has cool black and silver shades or Pallet #3 with cool shades of pink and purple. They obviously have other pallets with other shades but cool colors are my jam. These last FOREVER too.

Touch Mineral Liquid Foundation they call this liquid gold. Medium but buildable coverage that dries to a powdery matte finish. LOVE! Check out the whole face line for amazing primers, powders, blushes and bronzers.

Beach Front Self Tanning Spray Use this on your face, neck and chest a couple times a week before bed for a year round glow!

I also want to try Maskcara Cosmetic's HAC Foundation that everyone raves about. It's on my Christmas list this year!

Hi my name is Whitney and I am obsessed with lipsense. Yep...it's my new favorite product! I am sure you have all heard about it so I'll spare you too many details but I love that it doesn't smear and is good for your lips. My favorites right now are "heartbreaker" and "apple cider" with the "glossy gloss." To order or check out colors head to Bright Eyes, Perfect Pout.

Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush does just what it says, blurs imperfections. Use with your favorite foundation for a flawless look.

Check out my Younique Virtual Party for more goodies!

SKINCARE: Okay guys I am kind of obsessed with skin care so I will try to keep this as short as possible. I think it is SO important to take care of your skin and it is worth every penny.

Younique has a new Royalty Skin Care line that is amazing. It has everything you would ever need to take care of your skin like cleansers, toners, anti aging serums, makeup removers, masks etc. I need them all!! {Guys...the mask is love!!}

I am also still obsessed with my Purity Facial Cleanser. I buy one big bottle every December and it lasts the whole year.

Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Scrub I use this every time I shower to exfoliate my skin. It has a little shimmer to it that I love and it is pretty cheap which is always a plus.

So those are my favorites in a nut shell! If anyone has any questions or needs recommendations on some products feel free to shoot me an email and don't forget to checkout my Online Beauty Bash. Happy shopping mama's!

Finley at 3 Months Old

I can't believe this cute girl is 3 months old already! She has changed our lives in ways you couldn't imagine. I waited a long time for this little baby doll, and she was so worth the wait! 

Out of all my babies, Fin has been my easiest. Maybe it's because by now I'm used to all this baby stuff or something but she has made transitioning to a third kid a breeze. 

Sleep: Finley is such a great sleeper! Although I know all too well about the 4 month sleep regression that lies ahead. She still sleeps most of the day and she naps in her mamaroo. This month I'm going to try to start transitioning her into her crib for naps during the day since She's getting to that age where noises wake her up. I'm on the hunt for a good sound machine and baby monitor if anyone has suggestions! Fin sleeps great at night! Atleast compared to my other two babies she sleeps at night. She gets up at 3am to eat then goes right back to sleep. She wakes up again around 7 for a feeding then again falls right back asleep until 8:30ish. She is still sleeping in her bassinet that is in our room, we will probably keep her there for a few more months. 

Eating: So the last time I think I updated on Finley's feedings was just when she was a month old and  a lot has changed since then. At one month old she had lost weight and only weighed 6lbs 10oz. We were advised to start supplementing and to see a lactation consultant. The doctor was very concerned with her health especially with being preterm and losing weight. Long story short- fast forward to today and Fin is strictly bottle fed. Baby is happy, mama is happy and more importantly she was up to 9lbs 10oz at 2 months old. That's all that matters. She eats around every 3-4 hours and loves her como tomo and Nuby bottles. On a side note: it's been over two years since I wasn't pregnant or nursing and this mama is stoked to have her body back!!

Milestones: 3 months old is my absolute favorite age for milestones! Guys...she has learned to smile. Just when you think it can't get any better, they learn to smile! She rocks tummy time and goes from tummy to her back every time. When she's on her back she rolls to her side and is trying to learn to go back on her tummy. She also can sit in her bumbo for short amount of time. She still has her witching hour around dinner time before bed but other than that she is the happiest baby you've ever seen. You will only hear this girl fuss when she's tired or hungry and she is basically all smiles when she is awake. Such a content little thing. 

The boys LOVE their baby sister. Ryder is always watching out for her making sure you do the correct amount of scoops of formula in her bottle or making sure no one steps on her when she's on the floor. Gage is always making sure she has her lovie and binky and asks if Fin is awake before playing with loud toys. You guys, my heart is so full!

We love you Finley girl! 

And now on to a million pictures of her because I just can't get enough.....