Everyday Baby Steps

I wanted to take some time to let you know that I'll be taking Everyday Baby Steps in a new direction, because I'm taking my life in a new direction. Brady will be a year old in less than two weeks (Gasp! Can you believe it?). For nearly a year, I've been stuck in a rut that I've tried hard to pull myself out of, and I'm finally getting there.

My Journey

As you know, I've been working very hard to eat healthier, and I've made some progress. I don't know if this has fueled my desire to focus more on my personal appearance. I really don't know what the motivator is, but I know that I'm feeling tremendously better about myself and I want that feeling to continue. I've been having fun with makeup again and taking time to pick out cute outfits each day. I'm fitting into more of my clothing lately; I've still got a way to go, but it's fun coordinating outfits again instead of wearing the same pair of elastic waist jeans or black knit pants every day! Hell, I even get dressed (nearly) every day now.

So I want to take these feelings I'm having from spending time on my personal appearance and encourage other women who may be in the same seemingly never-ending slump I was to do things for themselves as well. It can make such a difference in your life and in your overall outlook just to do a little something for yourself, and it doesn't have to break the bank.

Plans For the Blog

I'll be focusing a lot of posts on beauty and fashion. As you may remember, I've been a beauty consultant for two cosmetics companies in the past, and I love makeup. I'll continue posting how-to videos, and I've got a guest post lined up already to give you some insight from a professional makeup artist's point of view. I also want to devote time to fashion and ways that women can treat themselves to key pieces and feel fabulous. I gotta confess, my online buddy, Audrey, has been a tremendous motivator in my desire to look good. I only hope I can pass some of that same kind of motivation she's given me onto others!

Look for product reviews and giveaways. I've already started things with the great Nimli giveaway listed below; you've still got a couple days to get in on that one if you haven't already. I want to show women they can "splurge" on themselves once in a while because they deserve it. Most of the products and tips I feature will be within an affordable price range or even things you can do for free.

Let me know your thoughts! What do you do to make yourself feel great? Any suggestions for amazing products to try or fashion finds that cater to a mom's budget and lifestyle? I'd love to hear your input. Thanks so much, and I hope you enjoy the changes I'm making here at Everyday Baby Steps.