Things have been a bit of a whirl since Monday night, when Munchkin woke up from a nap a very unhappy baby. The rest of the evening and night was filled with a lot of snuggling and soothing and after a phone call from a nurse, we found out that he probably had an ear infection and we would have to go back to the doctor on Tuesday. Luckily, on Tuesday Munchkin woke up feeling a lot better, but we still went to the doctor who confirmed that he did have an ear infection and would have to take antibiotics for the first time in his life. I’m very proud that he has been healthy for this long and his little immune system is strong enough to fight off the infection that have come his way, so far. I used to work as a pharmacy tech in college and I would cringe at mothers who came in month after month getting antibiotics for their seemingly healthy looking kids – it only takes away from the kid’s immune system and makes them more likely to have to use antibiotics the next time they are sick. It’s kind of a Catch 22 I guess, but I’m glad that my little man is feeling much better.

Since I was all over the place yesterday, with going to court from work and to the city to take Munchkin to the pediatrician, I didn’t have much time to eat. And when I finally got to eat, I was too hungry to remember to take a photo for WIAW. So, instead of WIAW this week, I’m giving you WILW – What I’m Loving Wednesday. These are some of my favorite things as of late, and it’s the perfect way to share my latest obsessions!

First up on my list are Twistbands.

I’ve got a lot of hair and regular hair ties always snap when I try to make a bun or ponytail that it tight enough. I first tried Twistbands thanks to Birchbox and when I realized I had a credit with Birchbox for being a monthly subscriber, I used to to buy these babies. They are super soft, don’t pull out your hair and stretch as far as you need them to, to get your hair up. Love!

Next up is a scent – White Citrus. I fell in love with this smell when it first appeared in Bath and Body Works a few months ago, but their last Buy 3, Get 3 Free sale sent me on a White Citrus kick.

I’m usually not a big fan of citrusy scents because I feel they smell like Lemon Pine Sol, but the white citrus smells deliciously refreshing. The BBW website describes it as a mixture of Crisp Lemon, Invigorating Grapefruit, Lush Waterlily and Alluring Ginger Flower. Amazing!

The following item also came out of a Birchbox (they have been sending me some good stuff lately). The Sugar Lip Treatment has been keeping my lips super soft. Usually when I get sick, my lips get very dry and cracked, but I’ve been using this religiously to great results.

It also has a bit of a rosey colored tint which has helped quite a bit to brighten my sickly face.

Another thing I’m loving is the fitness kick I’ve been on thanks to the Best Body Bootcamp. I’ve become a regular exerciser and I could not be happier with this fact. I’m getting my pretty nice arm muscles and I can’t wait for tank top season to start showing off the guns.

My current greatest obsession is CB2. I texted Tommy this morning that I’ve found the place where I want to register when I get married. Now I just have to wait for someone to ask me! I hope my boss isn’t reading this, but I spent a good chunk of my workday ogling away at pages of dishes, furniture, and other home accessories. Here are a few of the things I need to buy, like right now.

If anyone wants to purchase any of these wonderful things for me, I’ll be more than happy to send you my shipping address. I’m only half kidding.

I feel like there was another thing I wanted to include on this list, but it seems to have slipped my mind. Maybe I don’t love it that much at all!

Have a great Wednesday!

What is your latest love/obsession?

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I’m loving…  that it’s the holiday season. Even though I’m cooped up studying, seeing the houses in my neighborhood all lit up on my way home at night just puts a huge smile on my face. We’re also putting up our decorations over the weekend.  We have our Christmas tree already, but it’s been banished to the garage for now.

I’m loving… holiday shopping.  I love looking for meaningful gifts for my loved ones and knowing that there’s going to be a huge smile on their face when they open it on Christmas. No real picture here because I don’t want to ruin the surprise!

I’m loving… Bath and Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel.  This stuff is my favorite seasonal smell in life.  I always stock up on the body lotions when they’re on clearance after Christmas. I’m also loving BBW if general. I feel like the store has gone a long with since I was in high school and shopped there. They are constantly coming out with new great scents.

I’m loving… my iPad.  Since my laptop is acting up like nuts, I’ve been doing all my studying and blog reading off the iPad lately.  Hopefully apple can fix my laptop soon!

I’m loving… Big Lens.  Big Lens is an app for my iPhone which in which you can edit your pictures to look like they were taken with a DSLR camera.  It’s simple to use and makes a world of a difference in photos.

Before and After

And as always I’m loving… my two men because they make me smiiiiile.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

What are you loving?

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Since, I haven’t done a what I’m loving Wednesday in a few weeks, you are all probably dying to know whats been on my favorites list for the past few weeks.  What can I say, its your lucky day!

I’m loving… Honest Tea. This has become a staple in my fridge and there isn’t a flavor that I’ve tried that I don’t love.  It tastes just like regular brewed tea, which I really like because very often bottled iced teas have a strange chemically taste.

I’m loving… Archer Farms Muesli Cereal.  This is the Target store brand cereal and it’s really great.  Its full of raisins and almonds and I’ve eaten it almost everyday since I bought it.

I’m loving… Netflix instant.  I used to buy workout DVDs, do them a few times and then get bored.  With Netflix, I can do a ton of different DVDs without getting bored! Not to mention, the movies and TV shows on there are endless.

I’m loving… Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara.  I’m a total mascar junkie and have probably tried out almost every type under the sun, from high end to drug store and can honestly say that the Revlon Grow Luscious is my favorite, hand down.  It compares to Benefit Bad Gal Lash, but for a fraction of the price.

I’m loving… that it’s almost fall.  For the past few days, I’ve felt the crispness in the air and cannot wait to wear boots and sweaters.  I also can’t wait for the leaves to change colors, to go pumpkin picking, to drink fresh apple cider and for Halloween.  Fall is my favorite season!

Last, but not least, I’m loving… the two most wonderful men in my life.

I have about 6 different shots of this photo. Obviously Munchkin wasn’t feeling photography that day.

Have a great Wednesday!

What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving… Peanut Butter & Co’s Dark Chocolate Dreams.  Its peanut butter mixed with dark chocolate and it is probably the best thing I’ve eaten out of a jar in my life.  And to think that I almost didn’t buy it because I wanted to try the White Chocolate version of this, which the store didn’t have. I’ve been eating it with everything.

I’m loving… this month’s Birchbox.  Birchbox is a monthly subscription service that sends you samples and sometimes full size version of different beauty products.  This month’s Birchbox was designed by Cynthia Rowley and included AHAVA lotion, Redken hairspray, Zoya nail polish, Philosophy face wash and a granola bar.  While I have tried all these things before, they are some of my fav products and getting a small version to throw in my bag is excellent.

I’m loving… Pinterest.  Pinterest is a website that works like a virtual pinboard where you can pin different things you find online.  You can make different boards by interest.  My biggest board is my To Try board which has different recipes I need to make.  Pinterest is by invite only because it is still in it’s beginning stages, but if you want an invite leave a comment and I’ll send one your way.  Just be sure you have ridiculous amounts of time to spend ogling other people’s boards.

I’m loving… Target brand baby wipes.  Since Munchkin was born I’d been using Pampers or Huggies wipes for all our diapering needs, but last time I was at Target I picked up a pack of Up&Up wipes and they are soo much better than both Pamper and Huggies.  Seriously moms, there is no use overpaying for the brand name wipes when the store brand are better and half the price.

Last but certainly not least, I’m loving… my two men.

What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving… that Tommy is back in New York so I have someone to cook for.  I made Thai yesterday, Bufallo chicken today and have a bunch of recipes lined up to try out.

I’m loving… the way Munchkin looks when he eats a sandwhich.  He is getting more and more independent with feeding himself and can even use his baby fork pretty well.

I’m loving… that Tommy’s pool will probably be open this weekend.  I can’t wait to relax in it on the weekends while getting my tan on.

I‘m loving… J. Crew.  I still can’t get over the great sale the outlet had this weekend.  I wore one of my new $4 shirts yesterday and loved it!

I’m loving… that my new washer and dryer will be here within the hour.  I have a huge pile of laundry to get done and I really can’t wait to try out the new washer and dryer.

As usual, I’m loving… my two amazing men.

What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving… my new earrings. My wonderful boyfriend surprised me with them and a ton of other great things from his trip from Poland.  He spoils me big time!

I’m loving... blowing bubbles with my Munchkin.  He got the bubbles in his Easter basket from his god-mommy and didn’t really understand the concept until recently.  Now he runs around chasing them like a crazy baby.

I’m loving… Trader Joe’s unsweetened dried fruit bars. They taste just like fruit snacks that I used to eat as a kid, but theres are 100% fruit with no added sugars.

And last but certainly not least…

What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving... my eyebrows.  I got them done at the Benefit Brow Bar at Macy’s a few days ago and they look so nice.

I’m loving… that I signed up for my first race! I’m going to be running the Run for the Wild 5k.  It’s hosted by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization that runs the zoos and aquarium in New York and they are raising money to help the world’s most endangered sea turtles.  If you’s like to donate click here!

I’m loving… that at 6:25pm my boyfriend will once again be on American soil! It’s been a month since I’ve seen him and I cannot wait!

I’m loving… that same sex marriage may pass in New York soon.  I feel that the government shouldn’t be able to tell us who we love and want to spend our lives with and everyone deserves to be able to marry whoever they want.

I’m loving… Munchkin’s dance moves.  Anytime some kind of music comes on he is shaking his little butt to the beat.

And like always… 
I’m loving… my two men.

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving… Jello Sugar Free Pudding.  I’ve loved pudding since I was a kid and these bad boys are only 60 calories a cup.

I’m loving… Seche Vite topcoat.  This topcoat keeps my polish on for days longer than usual and makes polish dry almost immediately.  Even if I get a manicure at the nail salon I always come home and put this on top because it will keep the polish on a lot longer than the salon’s topcoat. 

I’m loving… that June 15th is next week! And June 15th just happens to be the day my boyfriend returns from his European adventures.

I’m loving… Bath and Body Works Smoothing Body Scrub in the Into the Wild scent.  Leaves my skin super smooth.

I’m loving… that there is a Dunkin’ Donuts across the street from the park I run in.  I got myself a post run iced coffee this morning.

And last but not least..
I’m loving… my two men!

Question: What are you loving this week?

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I’m loving… being tan.  I know that it isn’t recommended to lay out in the sun and to tan because it causes skin cancer, but when in a tropical place it is impossible to not get tan.  I slathered myself in SPF 50 and laid in the shade and still managed to be wonderfully bronze. 

I’m loving… Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Laid.  While it may look super hot pink in the pan, when applied and blended out it gives the perfect healthy glow to your cheeks.

I’m loving… that summer is finally here.  Munchkin and I have been spending tons of time outside and we both thoroughly enjoy it.

I’m loving… that I’m going to the beach tomorrow!

I’m loving… the iBook reader app for iPhone.  I finished the book I brought with me on vacation and was able to download Water for Elephants onto my phone to keep me entertained poolside.

And last but not least…
I’m loving... the two men in my life! I’m also loving that there’s only two weeks left until I get to see my boyfriend. June 15th cannot come soon enough!

What are you loving this week?

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