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LAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
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Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the SKINCARE FOR ACNE AND BREAKOUTS One of the skincare topics I get asked about the most is what to do for acne and breakouts. Truthfully – I have a diligent skincare routine that keeps my skin acidic at a low pH to prevent acne and breakouts. But, there is the odd occasion that I will get a breakout and these are the steps I follow. STEP 1: REMOVE MAKEUP Because I have lash extensions I need to use something oil free to ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due date MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTH Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning! Margot’s Birth Story On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bed MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
LAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
LAUREN LUVS
Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the SKINCARE FOR ACNE AND BREAKOUTS One of the skincare topics I get asked about the most is what to do for acne and breakouts. Truthfully – I have a diligent skincare routine that keeps my skin acidic at a low pH to prevent acne and breakouts. But, there is the odd occasion that I will get a breakout and these are the steps I follow. STEP 1: REMOVE MAKEUP Because I have lash extensions I need to use something oil free to ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due date MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTH Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning! Margot’s Birth Story On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bed MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
ABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourSTYLE ARCHIVES
Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. HELLO! - LAUREN LUVS Hello world! I’m so excited today to launch Lauren Luvs! I’ve always been the girl that friends and family come to for advice on beauty, style, and life – why not share that with a larger audience? My name is Lauren Hansen and I have worked in retail and fashion for over ten years. I live with my husband, Matt, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and this is our daughter Margot. Margot and I tookMOM LIFE ARCHIVES
Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. 15 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS We are all feeling the strain lately. Combine living through a pandemic, civil unrest, back to school, and an election. Here are 15 ways to reduce stress. MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the OUR 2019 HOLIDAY CARDS! Every year since we moved into our house we’ve sent out Christmas cards. The last few years we’ve done picture cards to showcase our family photos. We have family and friends all over the country so it’s nice to send them a photo of our growing family!This year I was super excited to have a picture of my girls now that Ella is here. We decided to use Basic Invite to order our photo cards MY SKINCARE ROUTINE PART 1: MORNING About five years ago I started getting really into skincare and discovered Asian beauty. My skincare routine is based loosely on an Asian skincare routine in that I layer a lot of products and double cleanse at night. Some of my products are Asian beauty products but I definitely have a lot of mainstream faves. Everyone’s skin is different so what works for me may not work for you, but I WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearingA WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bedLAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
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Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
RAINY SUNDAY
One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the small WHAT TO WEAR TO A FALL WEDDING Did you know that September and October are now the most popular months for weddings? It’s easy to see why! The weather is perfect, leaves are starting to change creating a beautiful backdrop, and fall fashion makes it fun to get dressed up!LAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are theWINTER PASTELS
I’m starting to incorporate a little bit of spring into my wardrobe is by wearing winter styles in a rainbow of winter pastels.RAINY SUNDAY
One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bed LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the smallABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourLAUREN LUVS
Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. HELLO! - LAUREN LUVS Hello world! I’m so excited today to launch Lauren Luvs! I’ve always been the girl that friends and family come to for advice on beauty, style, and life – why not share that with a larger audience? My name is Lauren Hansen and I have worked in retail and fashion for over ten years. I live with my husband, Matt, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and this is our daughter Margot. Margot and I took CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE I’m using a few different makeup products since my last makeup post so I thought I would do an updated routine. This is my every day makeup unless I’m really pressed for time. First I correct my under eyes with my Becca under eye corrector and a concealer brush. Then I finish off my under eyes with It Cosmetics Bye Bye under eye concealer and a damp Beauty Blender. Just a dot! A little ALL OF MY HAIR CARE FAVES This post was highly requested so today let’s talk about hair! You know I love an extensive skincare routine. Well, that also extends to hair. Here are all the products that I love and use! I only wash my hair twice a week and I always shampoo twice. Lately I’m using the Drybar On The Rocks shampoo to get rid of buildup and get really clean hair. If my highlights are looking brassy I’llWINTER PASTELS
Now that Valentine’s Day is over I’m longing for spring fashion. Since we have about two feet of snow on the ground currently, I don’t think we’ll actually be able to wear spring clothing anytime soon.
A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bedPLAID ON PLAID
Now that it’s November I’m ready for all of the plaid and holiday looks! I don’t know when I turned into Buddy The Elf but it seems like every year I’m ready to put up the tree and lights earlier and earlier. I also love plaid but especially for the holidays. Red plaids just seem so cozy. I love layering different plaids and even throwing in some stripes. It’s a fun way to take a ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due dateBLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Happy Black Friday everyone! I’ve scoured the internet and rounded up my favorite Black Friday deals! I truly only picked items that I use and love and those things that I think really are a great deal. Happy shopping! Beauty Blender – Love these for blending my makeup and this $25 set is a great deal! Becca Highlighter Set – Champagne Pop is my favorite and this trio is a great way toLAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
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Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
RAINY SUNDAY
One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the small WHAT TO WEAR TO A FALL WEDDING Did you know that September and October are now the most popular months for weddings? It’s easy to see why! The weather is perfect, leaves are starting to change creating a beautiful backdrop, and fall fashion makes it fun to get dressed up!LAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
2021 Lauren Luvs © This site contains affiliate links. Ashe Theme byWP Royal.WP Royal.
RECIPES ARCHIVES
Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
RAINY SUNDAY
One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the small WHAT TO WEAR TO A FALL WEDDING Did you know that September and October are now the most popular months for weddings? It’s easy to see why! The weather is perfect, leaves are starting to change creating a beautiful backdrop, and fall fashion makes it fun to get dressed up!ABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourLAUREN LUVS
Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. HELLO! - LAUREN LUVS Hello world! I’m so excited today to launch Lauren Luvs! I’ve always been the girl that friends and family come to for advice on beauty, style, and life – why not share that with a larger audience? My name is Lauren Hansen and I have worked in retail and fashion for over ten years. I live with my husband, Matt, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and this is our daughter Margot. Margot and I took CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE I’m using a few different makeup products since my last makeup post so I thought I would do an updated routine. This is my every day makeup unless I’m really pressed for time. First I correct my under eyes with my Becca under eye corrector and a concealer brush. Then I finish off my under eyes with It Cosmetics Bye Bye under eye concealer and a damp Beauty Blender. Just a dot! A little ALL OF MY HAIR CARE FAVES This post was highly requested so today let’s talk about hair! You know I love an extensive skincare routine. Well, that also extends to hair. Here are all the products that I love and use! I only wash my hair twice a week and I always shampoo twice. Lately I’m using the Drybar On The Rocks shampoo to get rid of buildup and get really clean hair. If my highlights are looking brassy I’llWINTER PASTELS
Now that Valentine’s Day is over I’m longing for spring fashion. Since we have about two feet of snow on the ground currently, I don’t think we’ll actually be able to wear spring clothing anytime soon.
A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bedPLAID ON PLAID
Now that it’s November I’m ready for all of the plaid and holiday looks! I don’t know when I turned into Buddy The Elf but it seems like every year I’m ready to put up the tree and lights earlier and earlier. I also love plaid but especially for the holidays. Red plaids just seem so cozy. I love layering different plaids and even throwing in some stripes. It’s a fun way to take a ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due dateBLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Happy Black Friday everyone! I’ve scoured the internet and rounded up my favorite Black Friday deals! I truly only picked items that I use and love and those things that I think really are a great deal. Happy shopping! Beauty Blender – Love these for blending my makeup and this $25 set is a great deal! Becca Highlighter Set – Champagne Pop is my favorite and this trio is a great way toLAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
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Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
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One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the small WHAT TO WEAR TO A FALL WEDDING Did you know that September and October are now the most popular months for weddings? It’s easy to see why! The weather is perfect, leaves are starting to change creating a beautiful backdrop, and fall fashion makes it fun to get dressed up!LAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
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Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY! Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! First up are the things we are buying for baby number two: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: What I’m wearing MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
RAINY SUNDAY
One thing about a rainy weekend in July? Getting to wear some of my new fall clothing! I love being outside in the summer and soaking up the sunshine but every once in a while it is nice to get a rainy weekend so I have an excuse so get stuff done around the house and stay inside. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my post about this past week being weird. It started on Monday when LET'S GET HYGGE WITH IT Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a warm cozy weekend in side. We got a few inches of snow throughout the weekend so it was the perfect opportunity to make hot cocoa and drink it by the fire. Today I want to talk about Hygge and making the most of the winter months. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this is a Danish concept that encompasses feelings of coziness and contentment with the small WHAT TO WEAR TO A FALL WEDDING Did you know that September and October are now the most popular months for weddings? It’s easy to see why! The weather is perfect, leaves are starting to change creating a beautiful backdrop, and fall fashion makes it fun to get dressed up!ABOUT - LAUREN LUVS
Welcome to Lauren Luvs! My name is Lauren Elizabeth Hansen and I am a mom, wife, and I’ve worked in fashion and retail for over ten years. I was born and raised in Indiana where I attended Indiana University. After graduation I moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin my career in retail and almost immediately met my husband. In 2016 we welcomed our daughter, Margot, and she is the joy of ourLAUREN LUVS
Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. HELLO! - LAUREN LUVS Hello world! I’m so excited today to launch Lauren Luvs! I’ve always been the girl that friends and family come to for advice on beauty, style, and life – why not share that with a larger audience? My name is Lauren Hansen and I have worked in retail and fashion for over ten years. I live with my husband, Matt, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and this is our daughter Margot. Margot and I took CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE I’m using a few different makeup products since my last makeup post so I thought I would do an updated routine. This is my every day makeup unless I’m really pressed for time. First I correct my under eyes with my Becca under eye corrector and a concealer brush. Then I finish off my under eyes with It Cosmetics Bye Bye under eye concealer and a damp Beauty Blender. Just a dot! A little ALL OF MY HAIR CARE FAVES This post was highly requested so today let’s talk about hair! You know I love an extensive skincare routine. Well, that also extends to hair. Here are all the products that I love and use! I only wash my hair twice a week and I always shampoo twice. Lately I’m using the Drybar On The Rocks shampoo to get rid of buildup and get really clean hair. If my highlights are looking brassy I’llWINTER PASTELS
Now that Valentine’s Day is over I’m longing for spring fashion. Since we have about two feet of snow on the ground currently, I don’t think we’ll actually be able to wear spring clothing anytime soon.
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Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bedPLAID ON PLAID
Now that it’s November I’m ready for all of the plaid and holiday looks! I don’t know when I turned into Buddy The Elf but it seems like every year I’m ready to put up the tree and lights earlier and earlier. I also love plaid but especially for the holidays. Red plaids just seem so cozy. I love layering different plaids and even throwing in some stripes. It’s a fun way to take a ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due dateBLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Happy Black Friday everyone! I’ve scoured the internet and rounded up my favorite Black Friday deals! I truly only picked items that I use and love and those things that I think really are a great deal. Happy shopping! Beauty Blender – Love these for blending my makeup and this $25 set is a great deal! Becca Highlighter Set – Champagne Pop is my favorite and this trio is a great way toLAUREN LUVS
Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
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Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. ALL OF MY HAIR CARE FAVES This post was highly requested so today let’s talk about hair! You know I love an extensive skincare routine. Well, that also extends to hair. Here are all the products that I love and use! I only wash my hair twice a week and I always shampoo twice. Lately I’m using the Drybar On The Rocks shampoo to get rid of buildup and get really clean hair. If my highlights are looking brassy I’ll MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the SKINCARE FOR ACNE AND BREAKOUTS One of the skincare topics I get asked about the most is what to do for acne and breakouts. Truthfully – I have a diligent skincare routine that keeps my skin acidic at a low pH to prevent acne and breakouts. But, there is the odd occasion that I will get a breakout and these are the steps I follow. STEP 1: REMOVE MAKEUP Because I have lash extensions I need to use something oil free to ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due date MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTH Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning! Margot’s Birth Story On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bed MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
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Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Necessaire Body Ritual set – The Body Ritual Set includes The Body Wash, The Body Lotion, The Body Exfoliator and The Body Serum and brings the spa to you, encouraging busy moms to prioritize some much needed self-care! Get 10% offLINKS - LAUREN LUVS
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Beauty Blender. Step 3 – Conceal. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender Lastly, I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then, I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. ALL OF MY HAIR CARE FAVES This post was highly requested so today let’s talk about hair! You know I love an extensive skincare routine. Well, that also extends to hair. Here are all the products that I love and use! I only wash my hair twice a week and I always shampoo twice. Lately I’m using the Drybar On The Rocks shampoo to get rid of buildup and get really clean hair. If my highlights are looking brassy I’ll MY SELF TANNING GUIDE Although I tend to embrace the pale all winter long, I actually have a bit of an olive undertone and can get pretty dark if I’m in the sun a lot. You know I’m all about SPF so I try not to get too much sun, but I still love to have a tan. Doesn’t everybody just feel like they look better with a tan? Since I now try to stay out of the sun I’m all about self tanner. These are the SKINCARE FOR ACNE AND BREAKOUTS One of the skincare topics I get asked about the most is what to do for acne and breakouts. Truthfully – I have a diligent skincare routine that keeps my skin acidic at a low pH to prevent acne and breakouts. But, there is the odd occasion that I will get a breakout and these are the steps I follow. STEP 1: REMOVE MAKEUP Because I have lash extensions I need to use something oil free to ELLA’S BIRTH STORY I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and stay there! On October 13th I was two days away from my due date MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTH Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning! Margot’s Birth Story On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20A WALK IN THE PARK
Another Monday is upon us. Last week was one of the roughest I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve actually had three rough weeks in a row at work which cause me to be worn down and stressed and I ended up coming down with strep throat two Fridays ago. If I’ve never had a moment where it was very clear I needed to slow down and rest, I have now. I had to take care of myself and get to bed MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day is in two weeks! I’m always trying to come up with something last minute. Today I’ve rounded up my best Mother’s Daygift ideas.
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Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood.BEAUTY ARCHIVES
Lauren Luvs is a lifestyle blog for moms. Lauren helps moms get back to themselves through style, beauty, and mom hacks. Some things you will find on Lauren Luvs include fashion and how to style, makeup and skincare, recipes, home decor, and motherhood. HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR FACE In the past we’ve covered using a low pH cleanser and double cleansing.Today we’re going to talk about how often you should wash your face.. Even on days when you don’t wear makeup, washing your face is important for removing sunscreen, dirt, and oil. MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTH Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning! Margot’s Birth Story On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20 WHITE DRESSES FOR SUMMER White dresses scream summer to me. A light and airy white dress has been my go-to outfit lately. They always look clean and polished and there are endless ways to accessorize. Now that we are in July it’s also the comfiest way to beat the heat. Here I’ve rounded up some of the white dresses I’m loving below. Images via The Wild AuthenticPhotography
WHY YOU NEED TO DOUBLE CLEANSE Now that we’ve covered using a low pH cleanser in your routine, I wanted to talk about double cleansing. Specifically, oil cleansing before you use your low pH cleanser. I always start my night routine with an oil cleanse to remove every speck of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and pollution. I love how luxurious cleansing oils feel and how they emulsify with water and rinse away clean. I tend to WHAT I'M LUVVING THIS WEEK Friday is finally here! This was a super busy week for me. I was in New York for work Monday through Wednesday. Thursday I had a little wine night with girlfriends. I am definitely ready for some rest and relaxation this weekend! Looks like summer is coming back to Wisconsin this weekend! I’m craving easy breezy styles to stay comfortable in the high temps. Here’s what I’m Luvving NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE GUIDE 2019 + GIVEAWAY The sale we wait all year for is finally herethe Nordstrom Anniversary Early Access Sale! During the sale, brand new fall merchandise from amazing designers is marked down to really low prices. It’s the perfect opportunity to to buy your fall and winter staple pieces! I had the chance to shop the sale in store yesterday and there is SO MUCH GOOD STUFF! I was looking for good basics to mixSubscribe
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OUR 2019 HOLIDAY CARDS!November 26, 2019 /
Every year since we moved into our house we’ve sent out Christmas cards. The last few years we’ve done picture cards to showcase our family photos. We have family and friends all over the country so it’s nice to send them a photo of our growing family!This year I was super excited to have a picture of my girls now that Ella is here. We decided to use Basic Invite to order our photo cards this year. Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design, you can change the color of each element on the card. With over 180 colors to choose from, you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it. This is what sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company. Basic Invite also has foil cards available in gold, silver, and rose gold. You can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs. For our cards I chose raised gold foil and it adds the perfect festivetouch to our cards!
professional holiday cards One awesome thing about Basic Invite is they are one of the few websites that allows you to order a printed sample of your actual invitation before you place your final order. You can see the paper quality and how it will print in real life and make sure the card is perfect! In the past I have had a different company mess up my cards and I had to re-order them, which meant I was forced to send my cards out later than I wanted. It’s so nice to be able to make sure your card is exactly how you want it before sending it out! holiday pictures cards When it comes to addressing, Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows you to share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media to request your friends and family’s addresses. The addresses are stored in the your account and can be selected during the design process. I already had all of my addresses stored in a Google Doc and it was super easy to upload them to the site! Basic Invite offers address printing at no cost on all card orders. This includes the recipient address as well as yourreturn address.
Basic Invite also has over 40 different envelope colors to choose from. With so many options, you can make your envelope match your card or invitation. Perfect if you want to stick to a color theme! All of Basic Invite’s envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be closed quickly and securely. All I have to do is slap on a stamp and my cards are ready to send! cheap Christmas cards Right now Basic Invite has 15% off everything until the end of the month with code 15FF51. Here’s to sending a little holiday cheer andmaking it easy!
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ELLA’S BIRTH STORYNovember 18, 2019 /
I had been having contractions off and on and generally feeling terrible since 38 weeks. The closer I got to my due date contractions would start at night and then fizzled out by morning. It didn’t help that the baby kept rolling from side to side every morning. I was doing everything I could to get her to settle on my left and staythere!
On October 13th I was two days away from my due date. My mom had been staying with us for two weeks so she could be with Margot when I went into labor. That morning we decided to go for a walk since the weather was nice. I had heard about curb walking so I decided to try it to see if anything would start. If nothing else it helped get the baby backto my left side!
The rest of the afternoon I sat on a yoga ball and circled my hips to get the baby lower in my pelvis so she would stay in place. I started watching Harry Potter with Margot but we only got about an half way through before it was her bed time. I put Margot to bed at 8:00pm and went upstairs around 9:00pm. I turned the lights out at 9:30pm and I wasn’t even asleep yet when contractions started up hard around10:00pm.
At 11:00pm I went downstairs to tell Matt contractions were about ten minutes apart and I thought I was in labor. He came upstairs around 11:30pm to try to get some sleep before we had to go to the hospital. I tried to get some sleep as well but it proved futile with contractions waking me up every ten minutes or so. By 2:00am it was too uncomfortable to stay in bed and I knew I needed to get up and move. I went back downstairs to sit on the ball and watch some more Harry Potter. At 3:00am it was getting harder to concentrate so I went upstairs to take a quick shower and wake Matt up. I finished gathering my things for the hospital and woke my mom up. We sat in the living room a while longer while Matt called the hospital to let them know we were coming in. We left the house around 3:45am and arrived at the hospital at 4:00am. The ride to the hospital was not easy! After arriving in the emergency room a nurse from labor and delivery came to take us to triage. I was still managing through contractions but I really wanted to get into the jacuzzi. We had to be monitored for about 30 minutes in triage and I was so happy to hear I wasalready at 5cm!
We were taken to our room around 4:30am and after another 30 minutes of monitoring I was able to go to the tub room! I stripped down and got in while Matt got some wash cloths to pour water over my back. I wasn’t comfortable laying back so I stayed on my knees and leaned forward in the tub. At this point I was shaking and having a really hard time getting through contractions. After 30 minutes I told Matt I was gonna be sick and he pulled a trash can over. Before I had the chance to throw up I had another contraction and felt a lot of pressure. I immediately told Matt I had to get out. He called our nurse and helped me get dry and dressed and we went back to the room. On our way to the room I had a contraction that made me bear down. Basically every time I breathed out it turned into a grunt and I couldn’t help from pushing. We got in the room and I hopped up on the bed and with the next contraction my water broke. Our nurse called in the midwife. I still had a hospital gown covering my backside. The midwife wanted to check me to make sure I was at 10cm but with the next contraction I could feel the baby coming out! They lifted the gown and her head was right there! The next contraction her head was out! One more final contraction and Ella Jane was born! It was 5:57am – we had only been at the hospital for two hours. Ella weighed 7lbs and 6oz and was 20.5” long. She came out so fast she still had fluid in her lungs. She gave a tiny cry but she had to be taken over to the warmer and the NICU team was called in. Matt went over by Ella while I got stitched up (two small tears). She had fuzzy blonde hair and he let me know she had ten fingers and ten toes. In the end she needed some extra oxygen so she did have to go to the NICU for 48 hours. It was so hard – my heart goes out to families that have to spend an extended amount of time in the NICU. We didn’t get to hold her much until she was 24 hours old and she didn’t get to nurse until the second night. I’m happy I was able to pump and give her colostrum and when she was finally able to nurse she latched right on. Now she’s doing great and gained two pounds in her firstmonth!
We are so in love with this little girl and navigating life as afamily of four!
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WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG September 17, 2019 / As of this week I am 36 weeks pregnant and this baby will be here very soon! That means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I was very pleased with what I brought to the hospital when I had Margot and I’ve pared it down even more this time. In most cases the hospital provides what you need so you really don’t need to pack a lot! Here’s my list of what I am bringing: WHAT I’M WEARING TO THE HOSPITAL On the way to the hospital I’m planning to wear a nursing nightgown , a pair of comfy undies , my Barefoot Dreams cardigan , and slip on sneakers . Once we’re admitted I’ll change into the hospital provided gown and slipper socks but this way I’ll have a nursing gown and comfy cardigan with me if I want to wear them postpartum. FOR THE DELIVERY ROOM For the delivery room I’m bringing a few things to make me more comfortable and to help me through labor. When we had Margot we brought a portable diffuser with lavender essential oil to mask the hospital smell and I’m so glad we did! We also used it in our recovery room. I brought a big cup with a straw for ice water – one of Matt’s jobs in labor was making sure I stayed hydrated and giving me sips of water. I’m sure some hospitals provide this but I wasn’t offered anything in labor so it’s a good idea to bring your own. The hospital also most likely won’t let you eat while in labor. I didn’t ask, but I brought some Luna bars just in case I got hungry and needed some calories for energy. I ended up having no appetite while in labor but we also brought juice boxes which was a Godsend! I started feeling like I needed some energy when I was close to pushing and sucked down two juice boxes quickly. In the moment it was the best thing I’ve ever tasted! We also had a file folder with three copies of our birth plan for the midwife, the nurses, and ourselves, and a pen. Finally, we brought two bags of chocolates for the nurse’s station just as a little thank you.FOR RECOVERY
I brought other clothes last time, but all I ended up wearing was a robe and the hospital provided mesh undies! So this time I am just bringing a robe and flip flops to wear in the shower. I’ll also bring a nursing tank and maternity leggings to wear home with my Barefoot Dreams cardigan, slip on sneakers, and an extra pair of comfy undies. For breast feeding I plan to bring these Medela Hydrogels . I prefer these to nipple cream as they are cooling, soothing, and stay on without being messy. Other than that I am bringing a long charging cord for my phone, toiletries and makeup, hair ties and clips, dry shampoo, and a brush
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The hospital provides diapers and wipes, little shirts and blankets, and a hat for the baby so we won’t need much for our stay. I’m terrible at swaddling with regular blankets so I am planning to bring my Ollie Swaddle so I can try to put her down while we sleep. I’m bringing one sleeperand hat
to put on her to go home in, a muslin swaddle blanket to cover her with in the carseat, and a fuzzier blanket to put over that so shedoesn’t get cold.
This all fits in one big tote bag and we should be good to go! Was there anything you had for your hospital stay that isn’t on my list? Let me know in the comments!read more
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ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY!August 26, 2019 /
Today I’m sharing everything you need on your baby registry! I did a ton of research before we had Margot and these are items we have used and loved, plus a few new items we are trying out for baby number 2! FIRST UP ARE THE THINGS WE ARE BUYING FOR BABY NUMBER TWO: Bassinet – I wish we would’ve had this for Margot! This bassinet comes highly recommended. It has adjustable height and swivels so you can easily pull it closer or push it away for getting in and out of bed. The side also slides down when you put the baby back in so you don’t wake them. Excited to try this out! Pacifiers – Margot never took one so we’ll see if they work on baby number two. The Wubbanubs are the ones I see recommended most often. Sound Machine – Margot still uses hers so we need a second one for the new baby. I’ve heard great things about this one! Blackout Shades – It’s so nice when newborns can sleep anywhere, but eventually they need pitch black to keep from getting distracted so they can fall asleep/ I like that these use suction cups so they are removable for travel! Monitor Camera – This is the second camera for the monitor we have. Love having a video monitor so I can see when the girls really need me!Swaddle
– We tried so many swaddles with Margot and were not successful! I’ve heard great things about this one so I’m excited to try it out. You can get 10% off with code LAURENELIZHANSEN10! Muslin blankets – We used these for everything with Margot. I picked up a few new ones forthe new baby!
Baby bath sponge – This thing is the best! You can put it in the sink or the bath tub or even on the counter if you are just doing a sponge bath. You can pack it up in a big ziplock. Just wring it out and hang it over the side of the tub to dry. No need for a big baby tub! We wore out the one we used with Margot so picking up a new one for this baby. Little Remedies Kit – It’s always a good idea to have baby medicine on hand before you need it. So glad we had one of these with Margot! The gripe water and gas drops came in handy in the early newborn days. Bath Thermometer – These are so cute and give me peace of mind that I’m not making the bathtoo hot.
Nose Frida – I know – gross in theory. But it works soooo well! Need to get a new one forbaby number two.
Convertible Car Seat – We have this for Margot and I love that it’s the only car seat she’ll need until she grows out of them. We’ll use an infant seat until she grows out of it around 10 months. Car seat protector – Ugh, I totally should’ve got one of these before I had Margot. My back seat is a disaster of crumbs and squished raisins! Planning to get the car detailed and install these before putting the car seatsback in!
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MY SEPHORA SALE PICKSAugust 21, 2019 /
A few times a year Sephora runs a sale exclusively for Beauty Insiders. This is a great time to stock up on items your running low on or try something new! Here are the items in my cart! Primer – I love a glowy makeup look and I’ve heard such great things about this primer. It helps makeup stay in place and gives a “lit from within” glow. So excited to try this! Eye Cream – I am literally scraping the bottom of the container on my holy grail daytime eye cream. Time for a new one! Brow Pencil – How is it possible I haven’t tried this one yet?! It’s on so many “best of lists.” Can’t wait to try! Dry Shampoo – I’ve heard amazing things about this dry shampoo for a while. I got a mini to try. Highlighter – My highlighter fell onto my counter and broke so I was in need of a new one. I got the set to try both cream and powder formulas! Bronzer – Again, I’ve heard amazing things about this bronzer. The brush is also great forcontouring!
Lip Liner – I’ve been liking the look of a gloss layered over a lip liner lately so I picked up thisneutral pink one.
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SKINCARE FOR ACNE AND BREAKOUTSJuly 31, 2019 /
One of the skincare topics I get asked about the most is what to do for acne and breakouts. Truthfully – I have a diligent skincare routine that keeps my skin acidic at a low pH to prevent acne and breakouts. But, there is the odd occasion that I will get a breakout and these are the steps I follow. STEP 1: REMOVE MAKEUP Because I have lash extensions I need to use something oil free to remove any eye makeup I wore during the day. I like these Clean and Clear Oil Free cloths to remove eye makeup while being careful around my extensions. STEP 2: OIL OR BALM CLEANSER This is the first step of my double cleanse. The purpose of this step is to remove makeup and sunscreen before cleansing my face. I put the oil directly onto my dry face and massage for about a minute to loosen up pore-clogging debris. Sometimes you can actually feel debris coming to the surface and falling out of your pores! For breakouts I like using the Banila Clean It Zero Purity oilbalm.
STEP 3: GENTLE, LOW PH CLEANSER A cleanser with a pH over 6 can strip your moisture barrier and invite breakouts so I always go for a gentle, low pH cleanser. My holy grail cleanser is Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser . It feels so soft and gentle on my face and leaves my skin feeling supple!STEP 4: ACID TONER
After rinsing I use an acid toner applied with a cotton round. This helps to prep my face for acids and pH dependent products. This also helps to keep my skin acidic and prevent breakouts. Currently using Pixi Glow Tonic – it’s a glycolic acid toner which makes it an AHA. Safe for pregnancy! STEP 5: ALPHA HYDROXY ACID An AHA serum is perfect for getting rid of anything happening on the surface of the skin (i.e. blemishes and closed comedones). This smooths away the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal even, glowing skin. I’ve been using Mizon 8% AHA peeling serum for years and it’s also pregnancy safe. Wait 20 minutes after you apply so it doesn’t interfere withother products.
STEP 6: EYE CREAM
Eye cream definitely isn’t necessary for preventing or solving breakouts, but I use on every night and this is the step I would apply it. Lately I’ve been using this Drunk Elephant Firming Eye Serum to keep my eye area hydrated. It really helps to soften any lines! STEP 7: MOISTURIZING CREAM I seal it all in with a moisturizing cream. For acne and breakouts, and any time really, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Cream . It has a bit of AHA in it for a little extra exfoliation over night. I wake up with smooth, hydrated, glowing skin! STEP 8: BENZOYL PEROXIDE CREAM I would do all of the steps above for one night and see how your skin is looking in the morning. If you still have a blemish that is not going away, the next night I would apply a Benzoyl Peroxide cream to the blemish. (BP is not safe for pregnancy since it is a Beta Hydroxy Acid.) My tried and true BP cream is the Clearasil Rapid Rescue Spot Treatment . It shrinks blemisheswithin four hours!
STEP 9: LANCE BLEMISH AND COVER WITH HYDROCOLLOID If you STILL wake up the next morning with a painful blemish, this would be my last resort step. This is for those times you have a deep, painful cyst that will not go away. First, get a blemish kit like this one . You want to use the tool with a pointy end and disinfect it really good with alcohol. Lance the blemish by gently poking a hole in the top of the pore. Be careful not to damage any more of the skin than you have to! Slap on a hydrocolloid bandage over it and it will suck the pus and bacteria out overnight, Gross, I know. But you will have relief in the morning and then you can start to heal. Hopefully these steps will help you overcome your breakouts and keep you from picking at them at the very least! If you are still struggling with acne and breakouts there may be a hormonal or bacterial reason underlying. In that case I recommend trying out Curology . I know so many people who have had amazing results using Curology’s services!read more
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MY NATURAL HOSPITAL BIRTHJuly 29, 2019 /
_Now that I’m in the third trimester I’m starting to really prepare for this baby! I find it helpful to read positive birth stories so today I’d like to share Margot’s birth story with you. I’m sharing all of the details so fair warning!_ MARGOT’S BIRTH STORY On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 I was 39 weeks and 3 days. I woke up at 2:15am with a mild contraction. I had another about 20 minutes later but I just decided to go back to sleep and figured if it was real labor I would wake up. I had a weird dream that I had bloody show and couldn’t find a pad anywhere (lol) and woke up at 4:45am with more contractions. I went to the bathroom and had some light bloody show! Matt’s alarm went off at 5:30am and I told him things might be happening. We decided to work from home for the day just in case thiswas real labor.
I stayed in bed for another hour and then went downstairs and had breakfast. By this point contractions were 7-8 minutes apart. I showered and got ready for the day, leaning and swaying against the bathroom counter when a contraction would come. By 8:30am contractions were about 5 minutes apart. I came downstairs and called my parents while Matt walked the dogs and showered. We spent the rest of the morning sitting on a ball, relaxing and breathing, and timing contractions and listening to music. I tried taking a bath at one point but that wasn’t doing much for me. By 11am contractions were 3 minutes apart and we called the midwife on call and told them we wouldbe in.
It was a beautiful sunny day and we were in good spirits! I was still managing pretty well. We were laughing and giddy on the way to the hospital. And of course we got stuck behind a garbage truck at some point which luckily we found funny at the time! We got to the hospital at 12:00pm and went to labor and delivery triage. The midwife and student midwife on call came in to check me. I was 3cm. I was a little disappointed at the time, hoping I would be further along, but looking back I think I would have had a hard time being monitored in the bed if I would’ve been any farther along. I was monitored in triage for about 30 minutes and then we went to our our room and were monitored for another 30 minutes so our nurse couldget a baseline.
My midwife had put that we took Bradley classes in my chart and the nurses and midwives were super respectful! They asked for our birth plan and told us since we were a Bradley couple they would stay out of our way unless we needed them. So awesome! We spent the next hour laboring in our room. I tried rocking on a ball but that started making me nauseous. I leaned over the end of the bed, got on all fours on the bed, put my back to the wall, and tried sitting on the toilet forwards and backwards. Matt ordered a pizza at some point, haha! About 2:30pm I got really nauseous sitting on the toilet and puked into a bucket. At that point I wanted to get into the tub. They had wanted me to wait initially until I was farther along but at this point decided I was in active labor and the tub would be ok. Our nurse went to get the tub ready (our hospital has a dark room with a jacuzzi tub and twinkle lights on the ceiling). We went to the tub around 3pm. I had to kneel and lay my head against the side while Matt held towels under my head. I started sweating and Matt put cold washcloths on my neck and forehead. I had to start vocalizing through contractions and kept my voice low so I wouldn’t tense up. After about an hour I was done with the tub and no position was comfortable and I needed a change. We got back to our room around 4pm and I got checked again – 7cm. I was waiting for transition to hit me at this point! I mostly labored on the bed on hands and knees and had the back of the bed put up so I could lean against it. I was still sweating like crazy and Matt was using cold wash cloths on my neck and back and giving me water and juice between contractions. At 5pm our nurse said, “My shift is over at 7:30 so if you could have your baby by then that would be great!” I said, “I would love to!” and she left the room. The next contraction I felt like it would feel good to push and then I felt and heard a pop! I said, “What was that?! Oh! My water broke?” Matt said it was just more blood (I was having lots of bloody show throughout). Then I felt the water start to leak out and said, “No, I think my water broke” and Matt looked and then went to get our nurse. Our nurse came in and saw me grunting through the next contraction and called the midwives. They came in and checked me and I was at 10cm! I was still on my knees facing the back of the bed and started pushing through each contraction. They had me spread my knees apart further so I was in a squat/kneel kind of position. Margot was born at 5:39pm! Margot was placed on my chest right after she came out. The midwives waited until the umbilical cord stopped pulsing and then Matt cut the cord. She started to nurse pretty soon after. She also peed on me right away! We got a little over an hour of skin to skin time and they did all of her checks while she was on my chest. Then Matt did skin to skin for about 30 minutes and then they weighed and measured her. I needed a few stitches for a few small tears and had to get an IV of pitocin because my uterus wasn’t contracting enough to slow the blood flow. One thing we did not do a good job of was going to the bathroom enough! They had to drain my bladder with a catheter so they could knead my uterus when they were trying to slow the blood. Other than that the things we were surprised by were having a baby before her due date, and I did not have a clear transition. I had sweating and got the shakes a bit when I was going from 7cm to 10cm but did not have the emotional signposts of transition. Overall we were both so happy with our birth and so proud of how we worked together to bring Margot into the world!read more
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SUMMER DRESSES UNDER $50July 26, 2019 /
While I’m all about new fall fashion and looking forward to the next season, summer is definitely not over! With the current heat waves we’ve been having I’m all about throwing on an easy dress and sandals and calling it good. Here are 12 dresses I’ve found you can get this weekend for under $50! LOFT – 50% OFF WITH CODE SUMMER4EVER<
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3 STEPS TO BRIGHT, HYDRATED UNDER EYESJuly 24, 2019 /
The third trimester insomnia has settled in and it’s definitely showing under my eyes. I’ve talked about these products before and this combination is still working wonders! I thought today I would share the three products that help me cover dark circles, reduce puffiness, and get bright, hydrated under eyes. Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream Step 1 – _Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream_ I apply this with my wring finger after cleansing and moisturizing but before any makeup. Pat it in and give it a little time to sink in. It’s rich and creamy and definitely adds a little brightness! Becca Under Eye Brightening CorrectorConcealer Brush
Step 2 – _Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector applied with brush_ I use a brush to apply the Becca Corrector after my eye cream has settled in a bit. I have found that using a brush to tap the product in helps it blend well with my concealer. When I used my finger it just got really streaky. I use the light/medium shade. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye ConcealerBeauty Blender
Step 3 – _It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer applied with Beauty Blender_ I get my beauty blender wet with warm water and then squeeze it out in a towel so it’s damp. Then I put a dot of the Bye Bye Under Eye on the end and pat in a triangle under my eye. Literally just a tiny little dot – this stuff is full coverage and thick! I use the shade light to help with brightening. One last tip – You see a lot of people using brightening powders under their eyes to set their makeup. I have found that this causes my makeup to settle into every little line and make me look 1,000 years old. No one wants that. Just a little tip. That’s it! I spent so much time trying to find the right combination of products and this is what is working for me. I did the hard work so you don’t have to! If you try this method and you have any questions or comments leave me a note below!read more
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BEAUTY PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE + FINAL CHANCE FORGIVEAWAY!
July 17, 2019 /
This is my final post with great deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The sale goes live to the public on Friday so don’t forget to come back to my previous posts for the links to everything you’re shopping for! Today I want to share my top beauty picks. There are so many good deals on beauty in this sale – it’s a great time to stock up on items you will use all Fall and Winter!TOOLS
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