My Name is Sara and I Suffer From Eczema

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Today’s post was sponsored by me and my 1,000,000 skin ailments.

Once upon a time I would have sworn that I didn’t have sensitive skin of any kind. I could use any face wash, no face wash, or sleep in makeup after being too drunk to wash it. I wouldn’t burn in the sun.

I have actually  had only one minor sunburn in my life and that was when we went Barbados while Tom’s looked like a lobster. People aren’t lying when they tell you that the sun near the equator is more potent.

Then something happened when I got pregnant at 24. Like I mentioned in a previous post, my skin went haywire. Acne, rashes, dry skin, and then one Christmas Tom gave me a beautiful ring. Continue Reading

March Break and Some Bargain Hunting

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H&M – Rib-knit Sweater – Natural white – Ladies • H&M • $15 (it also comes in cream or light pink)

 

March break started today. It’s not really that big a deal for us since I homeschool, but I like to give her some breaks that coincide with public school. Plus, the weather is a lot nicer and after this seemingly long winter we were due for a break.

Yesterday we went out as a family. Sunday is usually our errand day since Tom works many hours and spends Saturday recuperating.  When we went down to the underground garage to get our car and Merle (my 4yo) decided that it would be completely awesome to Continue Reading