Jenica Parcell, Author at A Slice of Style

Morning Routine with my Twins

October 17, 2018

My morning routine is crucial to how successful our day is, so I wanted to share what has worked the very best for me!

I have been asked a few times by some of you to share our routine throughout the day so I am going to do so today! I truly believe that our long term successes in life lie in the habits of our daily routine. Today, I’m going to share what we do in our morning routine each day that helps me feel like I can accomplish a lot throughout the day and sets me on the right path!

OUR MORNING ROUTINE

I like to wake up 1-2 hours before the babies wake up, and it is all determined by how much sleep I was able to get the night before because I feel and perform my best when I am getting 8 hours of sleep each night. Last week I had planned to wake up at 6 am, but Goldie had a cold and kept me up for an hour during the night, so I was flexible and woke up and hour later at 7 am. You can’t plan everything in life, so I try really hard to be resilient and adjust as needed. *PRO TIP* Plug in your phone at night to charge AWAY from your bedroom. I like to have my phone away from me so that I don’t get distracted and stay up too late at night and so I can stay focused on what I want to accomplish in the morning.
Things I like to do before the babies wake up – make my bed, read my scriptures and say a prayer to connect with God and ask Him to direct my path that day, get dressed in my workout clothes, and either go work out and get ready most of the way before the babies are up, or get some work done while Tyler works out and then I go work out while he watches the babies as is getting ready for work. Depending on the day, I also like to put away the clean dishes that we washed the night before, and get the kid’s breakfast ready.
When the babies wake up, we love spending our mornings together! They still drink a bottle first thing in the morning, and I change their diapers and get them dressed for the day. When I’m taking care of my babies, the one question that I like to ask myself is, “what would I like in this situation?” This is how I developed their nighttime routine which I’ll talk about in another post (hello warm bath before bed…of course they’ll sleep more soundly because I do!) Except for bath time, Harris and Goldie are in their diapers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have been religious Pampers users since the babies were born because of the heart behind the company and what they do for babies in hospitals and the NICU which means so much to me, as well as because they are simply so soft, so comfortable and incredible fitting diapers! Pampers recently updated their Pampers Swaddlers diapers with Heart Quilts on the inside so that they are 2x softer to keep my babies more comfortable. Diapers are the ONLY thing touching my babies virtually 24/7 and I want them to be as commutable as possible so we can focus on having fun in our day! Pampers Air Channels pull moisture away from their skin to help keep them dry. The technology is incredible! Most of you know that I recently went to the P&G headquarters in Cincinnati and was able to see exactly how their diapers absorb liquid vs. others diapers. LOOK AT THIS DEMO!! The far left is how Pampers diapers absorb liquid so effectively so it’s not resting on my babies’ skin. THAT’S what I want them walking around in!
After we are fully ready, I like to have fun with Harris and Goldie for a few hours OR run some errands depending on the day. Since it’s nice weather outside right now, especially in the mornings, we like to go outside on our back porch. Again, they are only in their diapers because if not, their clothes get sopping wet because of the splashing in their water tables! We also like to play with their cars in the house, make sure to brush their teeth (we try to make it fun and allow them to do most of it, otherwise they protest!), color in their highchairs, ride their bikes, and walk to the farm in our neighborhood to see the animals.

Sticking with our morning routine is crucial for me to feel my best, and get the things accomplished that I would like to during the day.

Thank you to Pampers for sponsoring this post. It’s a brand we love and use literally 24/7!

Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine: The Only 4 Products you NEED

October 15, 2018

The top 4 skincare products that you need to see a MAJOR difference in your skin. My skin is smoother, softer, and has less wrinkles since I started using this skincare!

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I started using Colleen Rothschild skincare back in April. I met Colleen at the RewardStyle conference, and I told her I would switch over to her skincare line exclusively for 2 weeks to see how my skin did. Every morning and night, I was religious about using her skincare product line and the results BOGGLED MY MIND!!! I used to hate washing my face at night and getting ready for bed. I would sit on the couch and waste time and procrastinate just so I didn’t have to do it. Now I love it. Here’s why:

My skin is smoother, softer and has a healthy glow to it. I notice a huge difference with or without makeup on.
Using Colleen Rothschild skincare feels luxurious. Once you try this skin radiant cleansing balm, you will never want to use anything else.
The more I use this skincare, the better and smoother my skin is. I noticed the biggest difference in my skin after using it for two full months.
Colleen has clearly created these products that completely speak for themselves once you try them.
I finally feel confident in a skincare line. I used to use various products from different skincare companies and it all seemed so confusing to me!!
A little bit goes a long way and YOU ONLY HAVE ONE FACE!! Investing in great skincare is important to me. It is more expensive than drugstore products, but that’s because it actually has quality ingredients that work. I use this extreme recovery cream both morning and night and it lasts between 2-3 months each time.

Now, investing in great skincare can be overwhelming at first, so I chose my top 4 products from the Colleen Rothschild skincare line. I truly believe that if you use these 4 products and nothing else, you will notice a big difference in your skin in just 2 weeks, and even more of a difference with continued use:

TOP 4 SKINCARE PRODUCTS

This radiant cleansing balm is an absolute game changer! I’ll never use another cleanser as long as Mrs. Rothschild keeps making this. With clean, dry hands, you take the cleanser and rub it between your fingers then smooth it onto your face and rub it in. It melts off makeup and dirt. Use the cleansing towel it comes with or a washcloth with warm water to wipe your face clean. It has the most luxurious scent and it’s such a calming experience for me to use it. I genuinely look forward to wiping off the day and going through my nighttime routine.
This mandelic acid radiance serum is meant for tackling fine lines and aging, so I use it every single night! I apply it with my fingertips after cleansing, and let it dry completely before putting on my moisturizer.
This retinol supreme eye cream has Saloprine 8 in it which helps lock in moisture and has been clinically proven to increase moisture levels by 6000% after 28 days of continued use!! I use this at night after I cleanse and the bottle lasts forever. I have had it since April and have used it every single night for 6 months and it’s about 1/4th gone. It is SO moisturizing and I have noticed the lines around my eyes have visibly been reduced.
This extreme recovery cream moisturizer is lightweight and SUPER hydrating but not heavy at all. The skin on my face always feels supple which says a lot since I live in Utah and it’s drier than dry here. I use this after the above steps at night, and also in the morning after my shower. Each container lasts me 2-3 months using it twice a day!

BONUS – Colleen just launched these super soft cotton facial cotton pads and I LOVE them because they are really soft and totally fuzz-free. You know how all of the others leave fuzz in their wake?

I think that all of these items are completely and totally worth the price at full price, but right now is Colleen Rothschild’s Friends and Family event where you will get 25% off your order!!!! This is HUGE. The sale goes from 10/15-10/19. If you are viewing this post after those dates, however, I have a special promo code just for my readers that you can use any time. Use code JENICA20 at checkout to get 20% off any time you need to restock.

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED about these Colleen Rothschild skincare products and I KNOW that you will love you them and see results with consistent use. Here’s to looking good with age, girl!

If you like this post, you will also like this post:

My Absolute Favorite Skincare That has Changed my Skin

This post is sponsored by Colleen Rothschild, a brand I love and use every single day!

Halloween Costumes for Kids

October 12, 2018

My hat | My jeans | My cardigan

I love Halloween! It’s one of my favorite times of the whole year because it’s whimsical and fun, and everyone dresses up and you feel like A KID AGAIN! I mean, you always wanted to grow up when you were a kid, but didn’t realize that people wouldn’t give you candy when you said “trick-or-treat” at the door, so I bet you’re regretting growing up now, aren’t you? Thought so.

Halloween costumes are such a fun thing to shop for when you’re a mama, so I rounded up some of my favorites below. We are going the easy and comfy route this year as we dress up as skeletons. Yeah, baby! You can also find the cutest Halloween costumes here on Amazon. Oh, and you should know that these are on sale for $10!!