Proactive, Vitabath, and Venus Proskin Razor!!!!

So, I received a Cosmo Voxbox through influenster.com. Let me just say, I was BEYOND thrilled and pleased with it!!! First off, I woud like to talk about the products.
Proactiv
Vitabath
Venus Proskin Razor

All three are approved by this mama!!!

Proactiv is very effective when you use it correctly. It leaves my skin feeling soft, and gets rid of the pimples! The only drawback is that it's not natural. It smells "chemical-ish", which I am not a fan of. But it does indeed work well! If only I would have used this when I was 13 and covered in zits!!!! I would show a picture of my pimple face...but it is very scary. An akward time in my life!

Next is the Vitabath!! AND OH MY I LOVE IT! I got the In Bloom Asian Orcard and Coconut. Let me say, it smells just like you would imgagine with a scent title like that. SO good. It is paraben and sulfate free, which is a HUGE plus!!! It smells great, lathers great, and leaves my skin soft and delicous! I give this both my thumbs up!

Last is the Venus Proskin Razor...which is so great! I get razor burn pretty badly, so this was amazing to me after I shaved winter coat #1 off, and NO razor burn!!! It's the mousterizing razor, and it definitely does the job!

Like I said, I was PUMPED, and ECSTATIC to get these products, and enjoyed them all so well!!

Here is my video review on them....


Anyway, check out Influenster.com!!!!

Much much love, NaturalMommyNaomi

Health stuff, and my sweet sweet baby!

So...as the wninter is approaching, so are the germs! While I do think germs are great, and I am the least scared of germs, it is important to keep your body up to par to fight off any possible infection!
I have just gotten over some "gunk"...but I never really was sick I suppose. I woke up with a tiny bit of throat soreness, but no fever or any other sypmtoms really, so immediately I started on my trusty immune boosting/cold fighting remedy! Taking vitamin c everyday is important, but when I start to feel down I ensure to get plenty of vitamin c...and if there is some "gunk" involved I garlic tea it up!!!!!

Cold/infection/flu fighting remedy!!
Chop fresh garlic, and leave to sit for ten minutes..something about the healing properties coming alive...
Steep chopped garlic into water and prepare hot tea of choice! I like chamomile or green tea when I am sick especially.
Mix in fresh lemon, and honey.
Surprisingly, the garlic tea is soooo yummy! Maybe I am just a garlic freak though?
But, a few of these drinks during the day, and one before bed, I wake up feeling great!

A video I made about immune boosting foods and natural remedies!!!

With all of that being said....I found an old picture of my sweet baby, that I have to share here. What a sweet boy! Possibly one of my favorite pictures of all time. Co-sleeping with my baby has been such an amazing experience, and here is my innocent boy in mama's bed!

I think he is the sweetest thing in the entire world! In my entire world at least. :) I think he was about 5 months here.

My first date night since I was pregnant is coming!!!!! That's right, I have not been away from Rylan over night...nor just on a date. Zach and I have gone to the Bass Hall to see the ballet, "Cinderella", and I have gone to a movie with my best friends once...otherwise, Rylan has been there. And I am going OUT on a date ALL NIGHT LONG, without Rylan. It's sad...but I am SOOOOOOOO excited!! He will be with my friend who I trust indefinitely, so I am not worried..but pumped and ecstatic!! We are going out for Zachary's birthday, the big 21! So...he will be obnoxiously drunk I am sure...while I dress ridiculously lovely, and I may have a drink or two! I think it is going to be the best night, I just know it!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! Visiting with family and eating lots of food! I should just say, I am thankful this year for so many things. My boyfriend, for being my love and giving me the best gift I could ask for...I am thankful for Rylan, for showing what unconditional love is, and my purpose in life..for letting me know everyday how much he loves me..even when he has been a goober..for teaching me more than anyone else has, and for being so perfect and true. I am thankful for my dad, for supporting my decisions always, and helping me through life, for allowing me to live in his home still, and for teaching me so much. Im thankful for my friends for loving me for who I am, being there for me no matter what. For guiding me in the right direction, and being with me even at my worst. I must say... I have found true, great friends, and I am so lucky to have them. I am thankful for my mom, despite our differences, but I do love her...and she did give me life. She has never judged me, and I love her for that. I am thankful for knowing things I know now, and for helping others through my knowledge and experiences. You know...even if only one person is listening...that counts for something. If for throwing myself out there, it only helps or comforts one person..I am happy.

Off of my ramble now....but I am thankful for life! And for food and water. Electricity, and a car. Id love to live like a pilgrim..but too bad it's 2011 and I am in Texas!!

One more sweet picture of my sweet boy, then I am off to bed.

Messy Mouth!!!! I LOVE HIM.

Babies and Toddlers!!!

Ive been babysitting my best friend Sarah's baby, sweet baby boy Judah, and it has been such an experience! Finding a balance between a newborn baby (who is becomming not so newborn each time I see him) and my crazy attention loving toddler is a task! Rylan wants my attention and for me to play with him all day, and is slowly getting used to me caring for another baby. He is so silly about his mama milk when I am holding Judah. He thinks that I am going to give it up or something! When I am holding Judah or feeding him a bottle (of his mommy's expresses milk ofcourse) Rylan is right at me signing for milk and saying , "Mama Baaaaa"...which is his term for BOOB!!! If someone were to walk in they would think I am crazy!!! Holding Judah in my arms, feeding him a bottle..with my boob out dangling for Rylan to walk up and have a sip! He likes to feel like he can have milk while Judah has it I suppose. Rylan does love his Judah though. All day long he wants to kiss him, and brings him toys. Sweet boy. He also doesn't understand you have to be gentle with the baby...we're working on that.
                                                               Rylan kissing his baby! <3

On a whole different note, I had my first chiropractic adjustment on Wednesday..and OH MY I left that office feeling great! I never reaized how bad my neck and back truly hurt until it didn't hurt at all!!! The adjustment only held a few days...cause it was my first..but I sure cannot wait for another!!! Random..but it was very exciting for me.

My last post was very depressing, and I am still sad, just trying to channel my sadness elsewhere. I need to start exercising. That is what I want to accomplish in my life right now. How have I not exercised in so long? My poor body is dying for it!I hope to start soon...I thought about starting tonight..but then I ate some cobbler instead:( Ohhh well! Tomorrow is a new day. OH AND JENNY...I dont know how to respond to comments just yet...still figuring this out. But, you said the most upliftng, sweet, sincere things to me in response to my posts, and it brought me to tears reading. I love you so much for that.


I like this blog thing...it's quite nice!!! I know this is kinda random...but my mind is kinda random right now.

I LOOOOOOVE these footed jammies! I want him to have many many more jammies with feeties!!!

Anyway...I am off to bed. I am going to do somthing productive tomorrow! Productivty is what I need!

Much love, Naomi

Tears and Betrayal...

Something that hurts more than anything else...the feeling of being betrayed. Have you ever trusted someone, only to find that you've been lied to? I have been on both sides here. I have lied, I have betrayed, I have done things in my past that I am not proud of. I know how hard it is to gain trust from someone....and I know how hard it is to trust again after betrayal. Feeling like everything you thought you knew was only lies...is an awful feeling. A feeling of shame and embrrassment. You mean...you all knew?? Behind my back?? And here I am clueless? Am I the laughing stock of the room when I am gone? Do you not feel guilt when you look me in the eye and lie? All questions running through me. Eating me up. It makes me so sad to know I convinced myself I was crazy for accusing...all along I was right. I was not crazy...yet you make me feel like the crazy one??

Life goes up and down...and mine seems to be hitting a low place right now. Things can only go up from down here right? The only thing that keeps me sane and focused is Rylan. The light of my life, so pure and loving. So happy to see me everyday. I trust him with my life, and I know he has no intentions of letting m down. Not for a long long while I am sure.

Ohhhhhh I don't even know how to feel. But I do feel very alone. On a one way path. The one person I trust the most is the one person to have lied to me and let me down. Why? I am not sure really. But it hurts, I do know that. Thinking about all the time I was in the dark..makes me feel stupid. I am not the ignorant one, yet I feel so ignorant.

I hope life brings me somewhere I can excel. Somewhere with hope, and somewhere with an answer.
Everyone around me is so happy, and I thought I was too...but really I am only kidding myself. I feel alone. That's how I feel.

Rylan of course is here. And he always will be. And I am grateful everyday for that.

I am not even sure what I am talking about anymore. But..I need a vacation. I need a hug. A shoulder to cry on. Or, I guess I could get myself a huge straw..and suck it up.

Anyway, Goodnight.

To myself I guess, since I am the only one to read this.

Love, Naomi

I love Rylan Jude More Than There Are Stars in the Sky!

Some days I get so emotional thinking about and looking at my son Rylan Jude. I literally love him so much it makes me cry. I never thought someone so small could teach me so much everyday. Today I was playing with Rylan, stacking blocks and pushing his truck back and forth with him, and he did the sweetest thing, I was as a loss for words at how amazing he is. I mean, everyday he amazes me ...but it is unbelieveable that I have such a beautiful child. One who loves me no matter what.He is so innocent and loving, and I couldn't ask for anything better. He is perfect. As we were playing, Rylan stopped what he was doing and came to me and wrapped his arms around me and rested himself on me for a minute...hugging me so sweet, and I know he was telling me how much he loves me. What a great feeling that is, hugging your child. So many people take that for granted, and I don't ever want to forget how special each and every hug, kiss, smile, giggle, cuddle, and love from my son is to me. I am so lucky to have him, as he is me. I love him so much that it makes me cry. I cry often thinking about how much love I have for him. My baby is growing so fast, and I want to treasure each moment of it!

What a sweet sweet boy he is<3

Kissing his daddy<3

I only have one follower on this blog here....I know I can always count on my bestie JENNY to care about what I have to say here. Followers really isnt my point here anyway. Writing in journals and diary's are a great therapy for me. I like to have this space to rant..to brag...to share..to document. It's nice. It's my own personalized page to write my feelings, and honestly...who doesn't love to talk about their feelings? Some people hide their feelings...but I just know they are bursting to want to share them. This is the perfect place for me to share! To throw it out there...burp it out somewhere..releasing it into the world! It's a good feeling.
It's a great feeling!!!!

I have been rambling really.....but I do have an issue at hand the moment I am writing this....my TOES are FREEZING!!!!! They wont warm up. Good thing Rylan is wearing his footed jammies to sleep!!!

Anyway...off to bed. A new day is on the rise....a new day filled with love.

Hope yours is too.

Love, NaturalMommyNaomi  : )

So, here it is, here I am, follow me, and maybe I can entertain or educate you!!

My first blog entry! I made the blog a while ago...and here I am with my first entry. What to write about? Well, I will start with something I LOVE..which is cloth diapering! I am feeling kind of sad about diapers soon coming to an end...(weird?). Yes, potty training is coming soon I feel. Rylan has started talking about peeing and pooping and we have started introducing the potty. This is so bittersweet to me. I am not sure if I am quite ready for the cloth fluffy bum to be gone! But I know I will be very proud of my big boy. Either way it's a huge step. For the BOTH of us. As I was folding diaper laundry...stuffing inserts and folding wipes and prefolds...I thought to myself..."When Rylan is potty trianed...does that mean I get to have a new baby to fill these diapers"?


I sure hope so!!!!!!


Here is my stash of diapers video...the stash has been added to. But here is some of Rylan's diapers that have been so wonderful to us!

Hope you're having a fluffy day!
Love love love, NaturalMommyNaomi<3