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Baby Girl Nursery Tour

maycijones — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:03:28 +0000

I am so excited to finally share my nursery with you all! This nursery definitely took time and hard work haha, but I LOVE how everything turned out. I went for a butterfly-themed nursery which I haven't seen too many people do, so it was definitely a little challenging to find certain items that matched my theme! We also went with a blush, gold, and ivory color scheme. Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you have any questions @maycineeley. Additionally, I will be linking everything for your convenience below!

What’s In My Hospital Bag?

maycijones — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 03:10:06 +0000

This is everything I am packing in my hospital bag for delivery! Additionally, you can see everything I packed on my Instagram Highlight here. Feel free to shop the post below!

For Mama

+ Pajama dress (magnetic buttons)
+ Comfy Pjs
+ Zella maternity leggings
+ Aerie comfy pullover
+ 2 nursing bras
+ Comfy robe
+ No-slip fuzzy socks
+ Adidas for on the way to the hospital & home
+ Slippers for the hospital stay
+ Sandals/flipflops for the shower
+ Toiletry bag & shower essentials

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For Baby

+ 2 white onesies
+ 2 swaddles
+ 1 receiving blanket
+ 2 cotton newborn hats
+ 3 bows

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Miscellaneous Must-Haves

+ Laneige lip sleeping mask (my all-time fav!)
+ Long charging cord or extension cord + Polaroid Camera
+ Makeup remover wipes
+ SD card for the camera
+ Laptop & charger
+ Mints, gum & snacks

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Our Natural and Kid Approved Oral Care Routine With 123Grin! Kids Oral Care Pack

maycijones — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:43:15 +0000

I don’t know about you guys, but I never made oral care an important part of my routine when I was little. My parents always told me to brush my teeth, but never stressed the importance of it. So most of the time, I ended up doing a 10-second brush and calling it a night (haha yikes).

So, because of my lack of oral care, I got my first cavity when I was 5-years-old! The cavity was so deep that I almost had to get a root canal! I learned from my mistakes and now I want to make sure I prevent this from ever happening to Hud.

Nighttime Routine with Grin

Getting Hud to brush his teeth used to be a nightmare. Seriously, we used to have to pin him down to brush his teeth! He also hated every toothpaste we ever got him because it was either too spicy or would feel “too slimy” on his teeth. Recently, we started using Grin’s oral care products and it has made such a difference in our overall nighttime routine! We have specifically been using the 123 Grin Kids Oral Care Pack! The 123 Grin Pack comes with flossers, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and then a cute little chart with stickers to track your little one’s progress.

Since using the 123 Grin Kids Oral Care Pack, I haven’t had to fight Hud on brushing his teeth. He actually wants to do it now and I am so happy about this! He loves using the little flossers because he thinks it is so fun to get all of the “yucky stuff” out of his teeth. He also loves the strawberry toothpaste, which is so fortunate since he hates every other toothpaste.

It’s also nice because the Grin toothpaste Hud uses is fluoride-free and safe if swallowed, so I never have to worry about him swallowing harmful ingredients! Overall, Hud’s favorite part about the 123 Grin Pack is the chart with stickers, it is so fun for him. He loves to be able to put a sticker on the chart every time he brushes his teeth, it keeps him so motivated! We told him that once he gets to the end of the chart, he can get a little surprise.

Grin Benefits – Natural Oral Care

Jacob and I are also big fans of Grins oral care products. What I didn’t mention previously is that Grin’s products are very different than other oral care companies. I love them because they are natural! Their toothpaste has no sodium lauryl sulfate, no added sugar, no preservatives, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no fragrance, and no harsh abrasives.

Other than having natural ingredients in their products, they are also better for our environment. Their toothbrushes and flossers are biodegradable. I have slowly been making changes over the last couple of years to use better and more natural products with less chemicals. I started two years ago with my skincare and for the last year I have been trying to be better with natural foods and now I am switching up my oral care habits.

Why I Choose Grin

Since I am pregnant, using natural products is super important to me and I have always tried to use the most natural and pure products with Hudson. So changing to a more natural toothpaste and biodegradable products is super high on my list of priorities.

After using these products consistently I have nothing but great things to say. Knowing that I am putting natural ingredients in my body really gives me a peace of mind! So, it is time to trade out your chemical-filled oral care products and switch to Grin for a more natural and biodegradable oral care routine! For more information on Grin and their products visit their website here, and you can use my code MAYCI10 for 10% off your purchase!

Much Love,

Mayci J

Bachelor Night Self-Care with Crest 3D Whitestrips

maycijones — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:00:48 +0000

Some of my favorite essentials I get at Walgreens are:

Crest Whitestrips
Vitamin Water
Lots of Candy
Charcoal Face Mask

Bachelor Self-Care Routine

Comr Bachelor Monday, I invite a couple of girlfriends over. It’s essentially our drama and spa night and we LOVE it. We always start by putting our Crest Whitestrips on and then we will typically do a facemask or something else that relaxes us. Then it’s showtime!

I love using Crest 3D Whitestrips as part of my self-care routine because they are SO easy to use and convenient. Also, for all my ladies out there drinking wine while watching Bachelor, Crest 3D Whitestrips removes 14 years of stains! So you can drink all the red wine you want and then just whiten after!

When my girlfriends came over to watch, they asked me if the Crest Whitestrips actually work… and 100% they do. If you saw my previous blog post about Crest 3D Whitestrips, you would know that this has been my only method for whitening my teeth. I have never done or used anything else besides Crest 3D Whitestrips because they are amazing! Use them for only 30 min a day and you will see results after only three days!

Bachelor Predictions

Speaking of rose worthy smiles, I need to rant about Pilot Pete’s journey for a minute. It has come down to the end of the show but for real this season has been a little weird. By that, I mean that I feel like none of the relationships have been that great. To me, it seems like all the girls this season have been a little crazy haha.

The girls are always crying and talking crap on each other and then they get around Peter and they act like a different person. Madison definitely seems the most genuine, but even then she was caught commenting on her own Instagram profile with what she thought was a fan account. So it makes me think, is she on the Bachelor for the followers or fame? I don’t know, but I honestly think that’s why all of those girls go on nowadays.

As far as Peter goes, he constantly enables the girls. He seems like a pushover and he also lets Victoria manipulate him like crazy, their relationship is honestly so toxic. They can’t get through a date without her getting mad at him and then playing the victim.

The next Bachelorette was announced today which was kind of a shock to a lot of people, including myself. Clare Crawley is the next leading lady for the show! She was previously on Juan Pablo’s season in 2014. I think she is honestly a super strange choice for The Bachelorette, but I think she was chosen because she’s 38 years old and I think Bachelor Nation is leaning towards an older demographic.

Crest 3D Whitestrips

As we know, many of the relationships from this season did not last, but Crest 3D Whitestrips are actually here for the right reasons and they will leave you with results that will LAST! So go to Walgreens, get your Bachelor essentials and don’t forget to get Crest 3D Whitestrips for a rose worthy smile!

Crest 3D Whitestrips: A Holiday Must Have!

maycijones — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:00:05 +0000

This blog post is sponsored by Crest Whitestrips, but all opinions are my own.

The first thing you notice when you meet someone is their smile. Whenever I meet someone new, I instantly look at their teeth by habit. Since I am so aware of other people's teeth, I am always making sure mine look good as well.

The first time I ever whitened my teeth was after I got my braces off in 2010 and it was a horrible experience. I used some generic whitening tray system that you can buy at any store. The little tray had the whitening gel in it already and I put the tray in my mouth. I was supposed to wait 30 minutes before I took them out, but after only 5 minutes I was in so much pain.

I have never had teeth sensitivity, but instantly it felt like I had freezing cold tinfoil on my teeth. I only lasted 10 minutes and I took the tray off. My gums had completely been bleached white and when I brushed my teeth, my gums started bleeding. I was in so much pain and I honestly never wanted to whiten my teeth again.

Once my gums and teeth healed, I decided to try Crest 3D Whitestrips. Honestly, such a night and day difference! They stuck right to my teeth and I had zero sensitivity! Legit after three days I could tell my teeth were whiter. Since using Crest 3D Whitestrips, I have never gone back!

Self-Care with Crest Whitestrips

Just in time for the holidays, I am getting my teeth ready by using Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects. After a couple of years of drinking way too much soda, I need to get my teeth white and sparkling again! Crest 3D Whitestrips remove 14 years of stains and your results last from 12 months and beyond.

Crest 3D Whitestrips are also SO convenient. As a busy working mom, I need time for self-care but at the same time, I need to be able to multitask while doing so. That is why I love using Crest 3D Whitestrips because they are so convenient and easy to use while doing other things!

Hudson’s Adoption + ModWhite Temple Dresses

maycijones — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:01:19 +0000

When Jacob and I got married in the temple we did a special service where we kneeled across the altar in our temple clothes and made a promise to each other that we would commit to each other forever. We were sealed as a family for time and all eternity. In this life and in the next Jacob and I will be together, which is such an amazing thing.

Since Hudson wasn’t officially adopted by Jacob before we got married, he couldn’t be sealed to us on our wedding day. So it has been a big goal for us to make this happen as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we didn’t realize how expensive it was to go through the adoption process so we have been delayed for over a year now.

We are hoping that we can go through the adoption process in the next few months so that we can get sealed as a family for time and all eternity. It seriously gives me so much comfort that I can be with Hudson and Jacob forever! If everything goes to plan we are going to try to get Hud’s adoption finished and get sealed as a family by the end of December.

Temple Dresses

I was approached by ModWhite to try out their white temple dresses. I saw them on social media previously and fell in love with all of their dresses so I was super excited when they reached out to me.

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints you’ll know just how important temple dresses are. When I got married I bought just a basic temple dress because I thought it was my only option. Luckily now when I get sealed to Hudson I will have so many options thanks to ModWhite.

ModWhite’s dresses are super comfortable and not to mention so much cuter than your basic temple dress. I have the White Poppy Dress and the White Bluebell Dress in a medium and I am obsessed. For all of my non-Mormon friends, you don’t have to be a member to get their cute dresses and they don’t need to only be worn in the temple.

Thoughts

I just want to clarify something and let you guys know that I truly LOVE all of ModWhite’s dresses and other products. I feel like I am a very transparent person and I will be very honest with you… I deny working with a lot of brands. If a brand approaches me and wants me to promote something but I don’t like their products, I will not promote them. I will always be real and promote only products that I use and love.

If you’re getting married, baptized, or wanting a white dress for any occasion ModWhite is the best option. They are the most modern temple dress company out there and I promise you will love all of their dresses. If you want to purchase from them use the code MAYCI15 for $15 off your purchases of $50 or more.