Is there a perfect time?

I came across this article and wanted to share it. This is for all of you MOMS out there that put off taking family portraits because of various reasons ....Be happy with who you are and where you are TODAY. Be in THIS Moment because NOW IS ALWAYS THE PERFECT TIME.

is there a perfect time?


You are beautiful just the way you are.

Product review: need your input!

I want to write a review of the Signature Minerals makeup I recently told you about.  But what good is MY opinion?

So, calling all HOT mamas: If you got your free sample and tried the makeup, email me and let me know what you thought.  I'd love to include your experiences/opinions in my review.

Spoiler alert: I LOVED it!

Pre-product review: Mineral Makeup revisited

A month or so ago, I did a product review on Mineral Makeup, telling you about Neutrogena's mineral line.  While I still like the ease of application, my sister recently had me check out another line.  It's the Signature Minerals line and I'm going to do a full product review soon.  Before that, I wanted to let you in on a little secret: you can try this makeup for FREE.  What?  yes, FREE.  You can pick out 6 samples, any combination of foundation, blush, concealer, finishing powder, and eye shadow to try and just pay $7 S&H.  No catch.  And if you decide to purchase some makeup, you can get $2.50 samples of new shades to try, before you purchase the full-size jars (so you don't end up with a drawer full of unused blue eyeshadow!)  The makeup itself is relatively in-expensive as far as mineral makeup goes.  It's a big cheaper than the Neutrogena line and has more variety.  It's about 1/2 the cost of Bare Minerals, which I used for close to 4 years. 

They post all ingredients on both the website and each product jar. On the website here, you can compare the ingredients in SM to other similar mineral makeup lines.  I was shocked at how much crap is in most makeup, even the mineral makeup I was using, which I thought was "pure."

Here is the link for the free sample kit.  Please get it, try it, and tell me what you think.


** please note that Inner HOTmama is not paid to promote any product.  We do try different products and give you our real, honest opinion.  That's it.  I literally stumbled upon this product line and can assure you that SM doesn't even know I'm blogging about their product.

Product review: Mineral Makeup

HOTmamas need to look GREAT, FAST.  So we need products to help us out.

I have been using mineral makeup, primarily Bare Minerals for about 4 years and LOVE the results.  It's powder, so easy-peasy, but you determine the coverage.  Mineral makeup is like a second skin, and people routinely ask me about my skin, thinking I'm not wearing any foundation at all: it's that natural looking.  While I love my Bare Minerals, I knew I wouldn't be able to use it in Ethiopia, when I went to pick up my son.  If you are familiar with Bare Minerals, it's swirl-tap-buff.  That means loose powder in the cap.  And loose powder is NOT an option with a wriggly baby.  I needed something I could just slap on while holding the baby. Tall order, right?

I checked out my local Target, and found Neutrogena Mineral Sheers^® Powder Foundation.

In Ethiopia, it was a god-send.  I could look put-together in about 30-45 seconds with a little powder, blush & lip gloss.  When I returned home, I continued using the Neutrogena products because new baby = no time for mommy.  I continue to love the time-saving FANTASTIC look I get.  I get ready for work in a very short time, which is great because Sam is usually up shortly after I am!

What beauty products do you use to keep you looking great FAST?