Diaper Bag Picks

Many of you have asked about what diaper bag I decided to go with so I thought I would share my pick with you....

I went with the Marc by Marc Jacobs Eliz a baby bag. My hubby actually picked it out as it is super soft and just folds into your body and has TONS of compartments. I also wanted a bag that was somewhat stylish and didn't have a ton of crazy designs on it. This bag can be worn multiple ways and came with a little changing pad and travel adjustable strap. I definitely know I will get tons of use out of this bag and can even use it down the road as a gym bag or carry on when traveling.

The hubs also received his very own diaper bag haha. Love this messenger style bag for him by Diaper Dude. He is probably the one man who would have no problem carrying around a bright and frilly diaper bag but thought it was so cute someone got him this at my baby shower!

Diaper Bags by Marc by Marc Jacobs
Diaper Bags by Diaper Dude

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Ava's bag is all packed and ready to go. Here's a link I found helpful with a list of things to pack for the hospital....

DiaperBagChecklist

Honeybee Health: Fridge Check

Alright ladies after a few requests on my grocery store staples I thought I would share a little sneak peek into my fridge from last week....

I always have Organic milk, almond milk, organic eggs, egg whites, fresh cut up fruit (readily accessible to be added to any dish), ground flax seed, chia seeds, unsweetened applesauce, high fiber bread, greek yogurt, and kashi waffles.

Love the Chicken and apple sausage from Whole Foods. Its a quick and easy way to get some added protein. I always have nitrate free bacon and low fat string cheese in the fridge as well! Organic spinach, asparagus and broccoli are a must!

In the freezer tons of organic frozen fruit options for smoothies and frozen precooked brown rice packs that are ready in three minutes. I always have some healthier frozen pizza options for the hubs when his prego wife realllllly doesn't feel like cooking. Also have to have my chocolate slow churned ice cream for something sweet ;) Note not ALL of my items are Oragnic just try to balance where you can!
Items vary from week to week but these are all pretty much staples in my fridge. I find if your fridge is stocked with healthy items its obviously much easier to stay on track with healthy eating!

39 Week Update

How far along: 39 weeks .....One week away from my due date!!!

Gender: Girl

Total weight gain: 29 pounds gained!

Maternity clothes: Yes still mixed in with my regular clothes but the 9 month mark has definitely challenged my wardrobe selection.

Stretch marks: Not yet!! keeping my fingers crossed that it stays that way and trying to prepare myself for "body after baby". I don't want to put to much pressure on myself to jump right back to my old self. As they say in the books it took 9 months to get here so its going to take some time to get back and I'm totally good with that!

Sleep: Surprisingly pretty good... guess I better enjoy it now!

Miss Anything: Besides the obvious cocktail and sushi... being able to cuddle my hubby and sit comfortably are definitely missed! You are just so awkward at this stage in pregnancy. Also try giving a urine sample at the doctors office during your 9th month... it's comedy hour!


Cravings: Nothing really stands out at this point I have just enjoyed indulging a bit more this month! Im usually pretty disciplined so its been nice to indulge more and think my hubby really likes it too ;)

Symptoms: I have been having Braxton hicks and some other little signs that things are progressing (will spare you the details) but nothing yet!

Belly Button in or out: Out

Mood: This week has been a bit of a roller coaster. One day I'm super over being prego and so ready to meet my little girl then the next I'm nervous for the delivery and being completely responsible for a tiny little life! Im sure this is all normal at this point Its just a little nerve racking that it could happen any minute!

Best Moment this week: Staying in my PJ's all day on Saturday (while it was storming here in OC) with the hubby catching up on the entire second season of Damages and ordering In!

Looking forward to: Some contractions or water breaking ;) I may regret saying that once it happens but I really am SO excited to meet my daughter and start this next chapter in life!!

Exercise: Just walking a few days a week now.

* Always LOVE hearing your advice and thoughts esp from all the mamas out there!

Perfect Striped Maxi under $20!!

I just received this striped maxi in the mail today and LOVE it! Thought I would share this perfect Spring piece with you ladies!

More Forever 21...

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It also comes in black and white stripes as well!

Honeybee Health: Manuka Honey

I raved about Manuka honey last month on Instagram and thought I would share with you ladies on here as well.

Manuka honey is the most researched, most powerful medicinal honey known today. It has the ability to penetrate skin tissue and treat infections beneath the skin. The list of benefits of this stuff goes on and on!!
It can be used to treat eczema, stomach ulcers, acid reflux, taken for sore throats and colds, and applied to minor cuts and burns to promote natural healing and reduce acne scars. Its also been known to increase the production of collagen and improve the skin's elasticity! (which I'm all about ;)
You can purchase this at most health food stores but beware it will set you back about $25 to $35 a jar. I purchased mine from Whole Foods and it has lasted quite awhile. You can have it by the spoonful, on bread, with tea or use it topically. Make sure when you buy it to look for the word "ACTIVE" and a "UMF level" of 16+ up to 24+. The higher the UMF level, the higher the health benefits of Manuka Honey.

Life via the Camera Roll

Louie loving her little sis ;)

Another beautiful OC sunset! These never get old!

Hubby and I had a good laugh when I caught a glimpse of my pregnant shadow!

Lou was in frenchie heaven this weekend!

and a little Dry Bar pampering

Liz Lange for Target

I posted on Honeybee Facebook and Instagram this weekend about my love for Liz Lange for Target maternity clothes. The material is super comfortable, flattering and you can't beat the price point! I HIGHLY recommend this line for all my expecting mama's out there! Here is a dress I purchased a couple weeks ago and it was only $35! (Its in the set below as well)

(38 Weeks pregnant)


I've been living in this dress lately! Liz Lange maxi dress, Levi denim jacket, Urban Outfitter leopard print scarf, Bottega Venetta bag and Rolex watch.

Here are some of my favorite basics from her line available at Target...

Maternity Tops by Liz Lange
Maternity Swimwear by Liz Lange

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I own 3 or 4 of the basic tanks and will definitely still wear them after pregnancy as well!

Honeybee Beauty: Revlon Smoked Peach Lipstick

I am a huge fan of Revlon's Smoked Peach lipstick and thought I would share the swatch with you ladies. I like nude lipsticks but wanted something with just a touch of color. This one is a subtle pink that I've been wearing a ton lately!

Im also not a big gloss person (esp since the hubby hates kissing "sticky" lips ;) but have to say it really does make a huge difference in appearance. I recently received a free sample from Sephora of Makeup Forevers Lab Shine gloss (Star collection in S2) and really liked it!

My 5 minute minimal makeup look l've been wearing daily. I also wanted to show you guys another one of Maybellines color tattoo shadows. In the pic below I am wearing one in Bold Gold. I just put it on with my finger, layer on the mascara and I'm done.


Other products used:

More M·A·C...

*There are a TON of lip gloss options out there and I always feel overwhelmed with all the choices! Which ones do you ladies love?! (esp if you're olive skin tone like me)

Honeybee Health

I have to say that cooking seems to be the last thing I feel like doing these days. I don't know if its my lack of cravings (besides wanting to eat cereal for every meal) or just being exhausted from pregnancy but when I do cook it is just the essentials. Here are some super quick,easy, and healthy meals I threw together last week....

I actually really love this meal as simple as it is! Its just ground lean turkey meat with garlic, red bell pepper and onions served with brown rice and steamed broccoli. It doesn't get much simpler or leaner than this ;)

Grilled garlic chicken with buckwheat soba noodles, broccoli and a couple tablespoons of Annie Chungs stir fry sauce.

I love red meat and when I eat it I always opt for super lean cuts. This is a nitrate and hormone free filet mignon roast from good ol' Trader Joes! I roasted it with sweet potatoes and onions. Delish! I served it with this salad....

Arugula, dried cranberries, spiced pecans and a little fresh parmesan cheese.


And a shot of my lunch from True Foods the other day. Look at all that color!! I had the mixed vegetable appetizer, hummus and pita and washed it down with "the natural" which is fresh ginger, soda water and agave.