Third Trimester Essentials

I am so glad to finally be able to blog again. I wanted to share my third trimester essentials that I used and worked for me and other tips. Unfortunately I did not finish my full term pregnancy. I had my son at thirty three weeks. I will be blogging about my delivery soon.

I had a few essentials that I used. First and most important is to continue with your prenatal vitamins as well as any type of stretch mark creams or oils. For my last trimester I was more consistent with my exercises the only thing I did was walking, I walked everyday until I delivered. I kept hydrated and I also enjoyed drinking tea and the tea I used was organic third trimester tea by earth mama angle baby. I did not experience any heart burn with my second pregnancy, but from my first one I did and I took tums it helped with the discomfort.  Thank you for reading and if you have any questions be free to leave a comment, email me or reach me through my social media ( instagram).

Tums $4
Organic Tea $6

August Ipsy Bag

The Ipsy Bag for the month of August I really liked it, The bag is too cute and all the products that came in it I loved it upset one item. I have never tried any products form Winky Lux, On this months  I was able to try their Diamond powder for about a week and I was not a fan of it. It sure fooled me the texture was so buttery, it was pigmented, but whenever I applied the product it made my T-zone so oily and I have dry skin, this product was just a complete fail for me.

Winky Lux ($20)

I only own one product from the brand Pacifica and its a matte Lip stick which I really like. I have tried this bronzer ( sundream lotus bronzer in the color sun kissed) and its great. It bronzes your face very beautiful and the packaging is too cute as well.

Pacifica Beauty ($12)

I get super excited every time I get high end makeup on my glam bag. It cosmetics is one of my favorite higher name brands. This eyeliner feels super smooth when I glide it on. I have not yet tried it on the waterline, but if it actually stays put it will be my  most favorite. I did noticed that it wont smear if you applied water, but with soap and water it will come off, so in my opinion I don't feel its 100% water poof, but it its a great product and it comes in other colors as well.

It Cosmetics ($22)

Let me just just tell you I am a lippie junkie and when I get lip products in my bag I get super excited. I love the color (k bye) and you cant never have enough taupe, nudes lippies. This liquid lipstick feels good, not sticky, its not completely matte but it is nice. So happy for the full size product

Trust fund beauty ($22)

Who doesn't like a great hair mask? I sure do especially when it has argan in it. I tried this product already and with one use it actually made my hair feel a little healthier just imagine if I use it for a longer period of time. The product it self is a good size and  I can't wait too continue to use it.

 Luseta Beauty ($29)

Liquid Lipstick, Eyeliner, Powder, Bronzer Swatches 

Kids Party ( Mario Nintendo Theme)

Every year my family and I do a kids party with a theme. We have all boys and it makes it easy and fun for us to plan a party every year. We also pitch in with expenses so it will be less expensive.
This year we did the Mario theme and let me just tell you the boys had a blast it was so fun. We have food, goodie buckets, sometimes we include decoration, we have games and gifts for winners. We also do a gift a exchange. For my family this is much better because we don't celebrate birthdays and its a good alternative when it comes to saving money.

Costumes: Party City

Second Trimester Pregnancy Essentials

Ever since I reached my second trimester my pregnancy became much smoother when it came to my all day sickness. You do get a brake in your second trimester before you hit your third trimester, but on this post ill be talking about a few essentials that can be helpful.

First, by this time your are definitely showing by now and have in mind every body is different. Personally for me I gained more weight then my first pregnancy, but when it came to clothing. I had to buy a few maternity basics my number one items is maternity leggings they are the most comfortable piece to have. Now  Because were in summer here in California summer dresses were a great essential for me. I also bought a few maternity tops as well as one maternity short and two maternity jeans. I also recommend a comfortable sports bra or maternity bra. I am a huge believer in staying basic with maternity clothes unless your planing to become a mother once again at a short period of time.

Second are pillows I use probably like seven pillows, I need to surround myself with them so I can have a better night.

Third is to keep hydrated, drinking lots of water it's very important.

Finally is to continue taking your prenatal and applying your stretch mark cream and for some women around this time they experience heartburn, I would recommend tums, but first always consultant with your Dr.

                                     Summer Dresses/  Maternity Leggings / Water Bottle

Now something that I wanted too talk about that I never experienced with my first pregnancy and it was a horrible experience was that I developed a symptom called PUPPP ( pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy) Its not that commend in pregnant women but in some cases it is developed usually around the last trimester,but can happen as soon as your first trimester. PUPPP is a certain rash that women get mostly on their stomach, chest and neck and can gradually spread to your arms and legs. The rash is an intense itching and the worst part is that apparently their is no cure for it until you give birth. I knew I was not going to be able to handle this insane rash so I began my research and it took me a few days to find out what I can do to sooth this rash. I tried hydrocortisone, I applied oatmeal, aloe vera and it was just making my itch worse, I had to stop applying my stretch mark creams and body wash as well as any type of lotion. Thankfully I tried cold showers and it helped very little, applying ice helped the most at least before bedtime so I could get some rest. Continuing my research all the women who experienced the same thing tried pretty much everything I did, until I read about three moms that had something in common and had amazing results. They did two methods and one of them were all the same. They took two glasses of V8 juice everyday! and some applied lotion or they used the old grandpas tart soap, which I heard its a life saver as well, but I started with just taking the juice twice a day and continuing applying ice or taking cold showers. After a week and half I noticed the rash was disappearing from my neck and chest and after two weeks the rash was completely gone from my body. I couldn't believe it. The juice actually worked and I continue taking it at least once a day.

I hope this information can help other moms who are experiencing this PUPPP syndrome.

Thank you for reading.

Pink Blush Materinity Review { +GIVEAWAY }

It's no secret I love fashion. Even while pregnant I'm always looking for trendy maternity clothes. Pink Blush Maternity has the most cutest collection. They are an adorable maternity boutique that also carry's women, plus size clothing and baby items. As for an online store they have affordable pieces compared too other maternity stores out their. 

I had the awesome chance to review Pink Blush Materniy. My personal favorite category from their website is their collection of maternity dresses! That is what I bring today the Navy Blue Floral Sash Tie Maxi Dress. It was so hard to choose just one item from their site, but their was something about this dress that caught my eye. When received the item I was so surprised on the good quality of the dress, it is also very light weight for the fact that is a long dress, I liked how you can wear heels with it or sandals. Overall I am in love with this dress.

Pink Blush also has coupon codes and specials running on their site all the time. For example for your first purchase you get 15% off on your first order and they have free shipping on all orders.


I hope you enjoyed this post and don't leave without entering the Giveaway!

Do I have a treat for you ladies out there!

I have teamed up with Pink Blush Maternity to offer you guys a giveaway. This giveaway is being hosted on my instagram page. Pink blush is offering a $75 gift certificate to one lucky gal. The rules are very simple all you need to do is

1. Follow my instagram @yazavelarr
2. Follow @pinkblushmaternity or @shoppinkblush
3. Like the picture
4. Tag a friend on the comment section

The giveaway will be running until Saturday July 30th
The winner will be chosen at random and will be announced on my instagram on August 1st.
Your are not eligible if you have won a PinkBlush giveaway in the last three months.

Thank you for reading and enjoy the giveaway!