Cecil was a beloved lion who lived in a protected African park. He was much loved by many because he loved to pose for photos. He was hunted and tragically killed - I cannot understand why anyone would hunt for game. I really don't. These majestic animals are here for us to enjoy their beauty, not to be lured and killed for fun.
In honor of Cecil, here are some beautiful lion inspired gift ideas:
If you LOVED the kate spade for girls line that came out a few months ago, you're in luck - because it's now 50% off!! Gotta hurry - they're selling out fast! Happy shopping!
Whales are just so majestic - I loved seeing them in the wild when we went whale watching earlier this year. I love how popular they have become on items. They're not only cute, they symbolize listening to your inner voice, peaceful strength, and the importance of family and community.
Here are some beautiful items that I loved finding for you:
Here are some great deals on baby items from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale - the sale officially starts on the 17th of July, but for cardholders, you can have early access starting today! The ergobaby 360 is one of my FAVORITE baby items - I carry my little guy everywhere and it's on sale for $106! I haven't seen it this low since the last anniversary sale.
The Baby Jogger 'City Mini' is exclusive to Nordstroms and I may just pick this one up for when the little guy doesn't want to be carried. I love that it's only 17.6 pounds and this is the lowest price that I've seen it as well - at only $185 - almost $65 lower than Amazon.
The Aden & Anais swaddling cloths are a steal as well - under $10 each vs the regular price of $15 each - these are perfect for keeping baby warm, swaddling, or snuggling. Made of super soft material, it only gets softer with each washing.
Anyways - hope you enjoy these baby finds for today!
Are your kids bored now that school's out? Get them to learn something new or have them get better at something! I've created a 2000 minute challenge worksheet for my kids. Basically, they have to do something 100 times in 20 minute increments. Very doable even for little ones. And it has to be done before school starts again. Heck, it's even great for adults who want to motivate themselves to hit a goal!
On behalf of Chobani Flips #BreakYouMake project, I'd like to nominate someone who most deserves a break. I'm happy to partner up with them and nominate my mother. She has devoted her whole life to raising us and now tirelessly plays with my three children when she sees them. She has battled breast cancer and other illnesses over the last 5 years yet never says no whenever we need help. The highlight of her day is when she gets to FaceTime her beloved grandchildren. You've got to love technology! It makes staying in touch and seeing each other that much easier! My mom loves to travel, so we always include her in our trips. She enjoys teaching the children about exhibits in the museums and encourages them to eat their veggies. Yes, she is that Grandma that will let them eat ice cream before dinner. Isn't that just part of the Grandmother's Rights? She voluntarily comes down to take care of us when we're sick, cooking for days just so that we have meals for a week when she leaves. We all love her so much - we can't think of another person that deserves a break more than her!
After 3 kids - you pretty much know what you need and what you don't. When Christopher was born, I really pared down to only the basics because truly, babies don't need a whole lot. Here are some great items that are highly discounted! One of my must haves? The Bebe au Lait nursing covers! They offer excellent coverage while also providing an excellent amount of airflow so the baby doesn't get hot under the cover.
Someone pinch me - this super darling collection for little girls from kate spade is just.too.cute. True to their stripes and bows - this collection doesn't disappoint. In fact - it's going to make many moms very happy - to be able to dress their little girls just like them is a dream come true. Me for instance.
I have been a kate spade die hard for many years and now that my daughter is almost 10 - it's fun to dress her in styles that match my own. Case in point - when Gap collaborated with kate spade for their holiday line last year - I picked up nearly every single piece for her. That collection sold out extremely fast - and I do expect the same for this one - in fact - some pieces are already selling out in some sizes - so if you're wanting it - pick it up - you can always return it if you change your mind!
Now - not every retailer is carrying the entire line. Here are 3 places that are carrying the line. The line comes in sizes 2-14. A baby line would have been even cuter!
What do you think of kate spade designing for little girls? I'm so excited to see what else they have in the coming months - my wallet is so going to be hurting.......
Are these seriously not the most darling scarves for babies? They're both cute and functional! Gotta love it when moms invent things! Scibbi is generously giving away 8 Scibbis to 8 lucky winners! Your baby will be the most stylish little one on the block!
We're giving away this sweet Nuna Leaf Baby Swing & Lounger! It's great for babies & toddlers alike to sit and swing for a bit or just kick back and read a book. Thank you Pish Posh Baby for sponsoring this amazing giveaway!
Hello All! So sorry that we've been gone the last month. We've been super busy building an awesome curated shopping site. It should be launching in the next week so keep your eyes open for some exciting shopping experiences coming your way!
We are also super excited to kick off the holiday season with our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! We have some AMAZING prizes from some very generous retailers and brands! Take a peek below to see what we have in store for you! Each giveaway will be hosted on its own blog post so you'll find information there on how to enter each one. Which one will you be entering? Lots of lucky winners!
I love my ERGObaby baby carrier. I carry my little guy around everywhere. It's just so much easier than using a stroller sometimes and besides, what baby doesn't like to be held? He's 9 months old and weighs something like 2 tons...I mean, 21 pounds - which feels like 2 tons some days! I have lower back pain but the ERGO does an amazing job at dispersing the weight across my body so that it doesn't hurt my back. There are 3 ways of wearing the baby in this carrier - facing you, sitting on your hip, and on your back. ERGOBaby came out with a new 360 degree carrier that allows you to wear the baby forward facing as well.
I love that Nordstrom is practically a one stop shop now for high quality baby gear! And with their Anniversary Sale - the prices simply can't be beat.
The ERGObaby Carrier is hands down my favorite. I carry my little guy around as much as possible - he's 9 months and 21 pounds. It's a lot of weight to be toting around and my back is prone to back pain. But, this is the only carrier that evenly distributes his weight. I won't lie and say that my back doesn't hurt - but it is significantly reduced - even after carrying him for hours!
The 4Moms rocker - I love this rocker. I didn't get a chance to get him one because we had already gotten two as gifts but when I saw it in the store...well, I wish I had one! And from friends that have one - it's worth the money!
The Honest Company Baby Gift Set - I love the scent of their products, the baby wipes are super strong, and I love that all their products are organic, free of sulfates, parabens, dyes, and anything that's bad for you. Good stuff!
Our friends over at Kiwi Crate sent over a lovely art & crafts crate for my kids to get creative with. Let me tell you. I'm a sucker for branding and when we opened it - let me rephrase that - when my 5 year old little guy saw the packaging, he ripped it open to reveal this adorable crate packed full of goodies!
Everything was so well packed and organized.
I loved that they even included scissors! Seriously, they've thought of everything and the packaging is just adorable.
We especially loved the city adventure booklet - it teaches the kids all about city life and has bonus projects in the back.
Other than the taxi - this was my son's favorite - road washi tape!
The pieces that will have kept the kids busy for hours. The cardstock that they used and the sticker paper is beyond luxe! I was so very impressed!
More pieces to the set - since we got the sibling set - they sent us 2 of every single thing so that they wouldn't fight over anything!
Action shots of the little guy putting together his taxi. He needed a little help folding the taxi together, which was actually very easy. He was able to put the axles and the wheels together as well as put all the stickers in place.
The finished taxi! They still have to finish up putting together the skyscraper - my daughter who is 8 is way into that - the blank canvases really lets her use her imagination as to how to decorate the storefronts.
This summer, they have some amazing kits with the following themes - camping, beach, and amusement park fun. I can't wait for them to arrive in the mail!! Or wait...maybe my kids can't wait for them. I love how they incorporate arts & crafts, science, and imaginative play all into one kit. I do also enjoy the few hours of quiet as they work on these wonderful projects!
The kitchen is always a fun place to spend time with kids but the oven and hot stove can be a hazard sometimes. These no-bake desserts are fun and easy to make, and your kids will have a blast assembling them and gobbling them up. Simply click on the link for the recipes!
