Jen comes to us today from Tiny Oranges!  This is a favorite local OC blog friend of mine.  Jen is as busy as they come, yet always up for sharing a tip or trick.  She is in fact so helpful, that she offered to write not one but THREE guest posts for my “Maternity Leave”.  I loved reading Jen’s pregnancy posts as well as the first few posts after she jumped back in the blogging saddle after having #2.  I could SOOOO RELATE with her new very crazy life as I had just had Hayden!

One of my most favorite posts that Jen shared was Little Miss Forgetful, having to do with adjusting to being a mom of 2 and keeping a great sense of humor through life’s little trials.  I laugh so hard that I get tears in my eyes every time I read it!!  (Which for the record is often as it somehow makes me feel like my day is normal!)

Jen has been a great resource for me over the past year with fun local activities, products and tips, and great outings to take Addie on.  She is a Favorite OC Blog Friend and a wonderful new “in real life friend”.  I most definitely encourage you to check out Tiny Oranges!!

Meet Jen of Tiny Oranges (and her DARLING family!)

1. Favorite Wrapping tip –Erin Condren gift labels for all my gifts.  Super cute and simpler than buying cards.  Everyone loves them!
2. Favorite Recent book – “The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan” Really touching memoir about a young mother’s journey through breast cancer and beyond.
3. Favorite Costco pick – Kirkland baby wipes.  The best!
4. Favorite Soda – Coke Zero!
5. Favorite Beach – Crystal Cove by the historic Crystal Cove Beach Cottages:

“Something happened to me during my pregnancy – I had absolutely no tolerance for uncomfortable underwear.   I figured I was uncomfortable enough as it was, why torture myself more??  Once I embraced comfy undies, there was no turning back. Pregnancy or not.

My girlfriend gave me a hilarious book when my 2^nd baby arrived called “If You Give a Mom a Martini”.  I liked it even before I opened the book.   It is about simple things you can feel sexier, stronger and more fabulous (in the limited time we have!)  One of the tips was to take 10 minutes and clean out your undie drawer.   I couldn’t remember the last time I did that, so I went through and got rid of any panty that was on the questionable side.   I had ones in there I wore during my first pregnancy 4 years prior.  SO WRONG!    So, once I purged my drawer, it was time to make some new purchases.

I found these at Victoria’s Secret and they are my absolute FAVE!!!!  They are in the “Angels” family and are called the “Supersoft Hiphugger.”   You can buy them in the stores or online, and they do come in thongs as well.  They are all cotton, tagless, and have cute little details like mini bows and lace.    They are the most comfortable underwear I own.   Great everyday panties that are sooooooo comfortable, but they still feel feminine at the same time.  Say it together ladies, “No granny panties…Yet!”

WHOOHOOO – We love a find like that Jen!  Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the post!

Will most definitely need to check these one out!!