The Midwest Mom

[themidwestmom]

Navigating Child Loss

Something that I’m trying to be more open about is my journey through navigating child loss. Someday I’ll have the strength to post a full version of my story but I don’t have it in me yet. I have found it extremely helpful to speak with other parents who have been in my shoes. If this is helpful for you as well, I’d be happy to get to know and talk with you. If nothing else, I like to watch other parents tiktoks and listen from afar. 

Here’s my TikTok, I have been posting my feelings more and more. Maybe we can learn from each other. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyelizabethallen?lang=en

[themidwestmom]

Check out my list on Amazon

Now that I’m actively trying to conceive again, I’m building my pregnancy “Must-Haves” list for myself. If you need ideas, check it out. It is view-only. 

[kursed-arcana]

This is killing me lol

[sweetoothgirl]

SUPER FUDGY BROWNIE COOKIES

[themidwestmom]

Beauty On A Budget!

Getting ready is so much more exhausting (and dare I say, annoying?) the older that I get. When I was 18, living at home and working part-time, I would take ALL DAY to get ready for that 4-hour shift at the Kroger. At 31, it’s such a chore. I still like being put together but I’m much more budget conscience of my time and my money. As a public school teacher, these products make it so easy to get ready in the morning and they are all under $15. Price can vary depending on where you purchase and availability. Personally, I’m a Target and Amazon girl. I’ve found that my skin texture is changing as I’ve entered my 30′s, I go for a more dewey, youthful look rather than the matte, heavy coverage looks that I did in my 20′s. These products are easy to use for even the laziest of us and they produce a very easy glam/everyday look. The ColourPop SuperShock and Pretty Fresh lines are my absolute FAVORITES. I swipe on some supershock after my bb cream and under eye concealer, a little powder and setting spray, throw on some lashes and I’m good to go in under 15 minutes. My time is everything and every little bit of extra sleep matters.

Colourpop Cosmetics can be purchased at Colourpop.com

Ardell Wispies $12

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream $7

Covergirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner $5

ELF Hydrating Camo Concealer $6

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hydrating Setting Spray $12

Colourpop Supershock Shadows/Highlighters/Blushes/Lip Tint $8