I can't believe that it's the first official day of Spring! Of course spring in Alberta means there is still snow on the ground and it will probably snow again, haha! 

It has been warmer out which means I can finally wear some of my maxi dresses. I am so happy about this since I am starting to get sick of a lot of my wardrobe, well at least what still fits. Haha!

This floral maxi dress from Pink Blush is the most insanely comfortable dress I have probably ever worn. And it's equally as cute! Another thing I love about this dress is that it is also a nursing dress, so I can wear it after baby comes. 

There are really so many pretty dresses and other pieces on their site. I think this dress would be so beautiful to wear for Maternity photos, or this one. 

For the last couple of months we have been listening to the "Beauty and the Beast" soundtrack, watching YouTube Clips and parts of the Christmas movie all the time. Emery is obsessed with the Beast and Belle. We actually don't have the DVD and have yet to let her watch the whole movie. She might be a little too young to watch it as there are some scary parts in it. 

When she saw this June & January dress in her closet she immediately called it her "Belle" dress. She would wear it every day if I let her, haha! 

I have been trying to think of something new to spell out on our Letterfolk letter board, and this lyric from the Beauty and the Beast movie came to mind. It's after Belle turns down Gaston because she is little Miss Independent and doesn't want to be his wife. 

"I want much more than this provincial life

I want adventure in the great wide somewhere

I want it more than I can tell

And for once it might be grand

To have someone understand

I want so much more than they've got planned"

-Belle

 Emery is a lot like Belle, maybe that's why she likes her so much. She's full of life, adventurous, independent, stubborn, loves singing and reading books. I hope Emery always has an adventurous and independent spirit!

Can we talk about how Winter should have been over by now? Myself and my skin are so over it! Thankfully these wonderful skincare products are always saving my butt! Here is a little run down of my current skincare favourites. 

I love the wide range of products Rodial offers. I have been a fan of their Snake serums in the past, so I knew this Snake Moisturizer O2 would be right up my alley.
The syn-ake dipeptide and hyaluronic acid combo definitely makes my skin feel instantly tighter when I put it on. I like using it underneath my SPF (which I put on everyday, all about the sun protection).

You can never, ever go wrong by anything from Fresh Beauty. They are one of my all time favourite skincare lines. I am a huge tea fan so naturally the Black Tea line is right up my alley. I adore this Age-Delay Eye Concentrate and always put it on before bed. When I wake up underneath my eyes still feel super hydrated and smooth. If you've never tried anything from them before I would suggest this little kit, it's packed with some of their top products.

My skin has been extra dry this winter, so I love slathering this Belif The True-Cream Aqua Bomb on. It's a light gel cream that cools & refreshes the skin while adding extra hydration. I usually put it on early evening after I've taken off my make-up. It's also sulfate, paraben and phthalate free which is an awesome added bonus!

This Estee Lauder Advance Night Repair is seriously amazing. It's a repair serum that helps to fight all those lovely fine lines. I put it on after cleansing my face before bed. The nice thing is a little goes a long way with this bottle. If your skin is feeling dry or dull, this instantly makes it feel more radiant. It also pairs wickedly with the Revitalizing Supreme + Global Ant-Aging Cell Power Creme. 

As you know I am huge fan of AVEDA hair products as seen here, so I was so excited when I heard they came out with a skincare line. Naturally I fell in love with it right away. This Tulasara Radiant Oleation Oil is different from other skincare products I've used before. You are suppose to apply the oil in the morning as part of your morning ritual. It comes with a beautiful soft brush. You brush your face first then apply the oil. After you apply the oil you are suppose to relax, drink a cup of tea or something along those lines for about ten minutes. Then you wash your face. I absolutely love the smell of it and how my face feels after using the brush and oil. Realistically with a toddler in tow, I don't always have to time to do it. 

Last but not least, probably my favourite skin care product of all time: Pura Botanicals Overnight Watermelon Mask. Oh man, it is just so so good! If you haven't heard of Pura Botanicals before you need their products in your life. I wrote about them here before. Anyway this mask is amazing. It smells absolutely divine, like a delicious dessert. It is super thick, rich, creamy and so moisturizing. You are suppose to put it onto clean skin before bed and wash it off in the morning. I usually end up leaving it on the morning because my skin just feels so lovely. If you are looking for an everyday cream, I would suggest the Sweet Face Cream. 

What have been your favourite skincare products this winter? Share with me your picks please! I am always looking for new products to try!

<3 Kastles 

An Incomplete Book of Awesome Things by Wee Society

Wee Society has some of the cutest & most creative books and toys out there. This fun book has different pictures of unique things on each page. It also has the word describing each picture below. You get to go through the book and decide which things you think are awesome. Emery really loves the illustrations and putting her finger on each word trying to read them. It's a great book for building her vocabulary. 

Me A Compendium by Wee Society

This book is a super fun fill-in journal for kids. Emery is too little for it now but I can't wait till she is old enough to fill it in. It has places for them to draw and write in, asking fun things such as what they would bring to outer space, what their hair looks like and how they feel about snakes. It will make such a beautiful keepsake too look back on when they are older. I think this type of book would also make a great gift!

These are just our current favourite kids books. We are always on the lookout for new and fun books! What are your favourite kid books? Please share below!

<3 Kastles