Archive for August, 2010
Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter Review
Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter sells for $27.95 (USD)
I was happy to receive a sample of Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter to review this summer. Being knocked up, I’m a lot more aware of what I put on my body and, unfortunately, most commercial tanning products have a high toxin rating. I love that Bikini Kitchen discloses their ingredients, and this natural product felt great even on my sensitive pregnant skin. Booty Butter contains coffee, which softens skin and improves circulation, as well as vitamins A, C and E.
I’m not sure how much this product actually accelerated my tan, but it did provide a slight shimmer upon application and felt decadent. The only downside was that while I love the scent of most tanning products, this one smelled a bit funky to me – Then again, I do love that it doesn’t contain artificial fragrances, and my nose is admittedly sensitive right now. I hardly ever deal with bug bites but the Booty Butter potion also claims to be a natural bug repellent.
Overall, I recommend Bikini Kitchen Booty Butter as an alternative to chemical tanning products, especially if you invest the time in sprawling out poolside.
Pregnancy Henna!
34 Weeks Pregnant
I had my belly painted with henna on Friday and I’m hoping it lasts as long as possible, maybe even until Sebastian is born. It was her first time applying henna on a belly but it came out amazing – The photos really don’t do it justice.
Traditionally, henna is applied during the third trimester of pregnancy to bring positivity and an easy birth. 
Vacay in Florence, OR
We’re currently camping near the Oregon coast but I’ve decided to really make the effort to blog more once we get home. My plan once we’re back in Portland is basically to sit around working & waiting to pop out this baby (We’re almost at 34 weeks!) so I figure it’s a good time to hit some writing goals to keep busy. I’m hoping to really grow this blog in the next year, and to turn it into something I would really want to read and follow.
This week we’re tent camping and driving into town for wi-fi, etc – I’m currently at Old Town Coffee, which sells amazing drinks and brats (!), and the boys are at the laundromat. My favorite parts of beach towns are the local seafood and the thrifting. Thus far I bought a $3 pair of Rocket Dog boots to stay warm at the campsite, and Donny’s dad found a Levis pullover in great condition for $1.50. If you’re in Florence, I recommend their Goodwill as well as Linda’s Thrift Store. In general, thrift shopping on vacation is a great way to get unique souvenirs for cheap – You’re likely to find a variety of tees and sweatshirts from local organizations and sports teams, all with the name of the town you’re visiting screenprinted across the front, and for a tiny fraction of what a boring gift shop t-shirt costs.
Thrift and antique shopping are probably my favorite things to do out of town, and I’m also enjoying campout crafts. I did my very first ever tie dye yesterday and I’m excited to rinse it out and see how my shirt turned out! Tomorrow I’m having a henna design done on my belly. Much excitement!
Sunday Link Love
The Sun: Lily Allen is Preggers
Nylon Blogs: Jessica Szohr mixes it up
Refinery 29: New Foot Locker Commercial Calls Girls Who Wear Clogs, “Butter Shoes” ♥
Seventh Generation Blog: Danger in a Spray Bottle
Chelsea Lately Blog: Model Citizen The Gisele breastfeeding story has been everywhere, but I liked this simple post, especially as part of a blog that is usually strictly comedy. My take on the ‘controversy’: Formula is fake food, and it should be your back-up plan (if that), not a casual choice.
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