Are you in a rut with your stroller momma? Is it the color, the lack of storage or the bumpy wheels? We were in a serious stroller rut ourselves until our new Babyhome Emotion stroller arrived. Now we’re in stroller heaven. Babyhome is a fabulous brand from Spain that’s just debuting in the States. They develop and design baby gear products including cots, bouncers, highchairs and strollers. We love how lightweight their Emotion stroller is…so easy to unfold and pack away. We can steer it with one hand which comes in very hand as a mommy of three. The frame has a modern sleek look with it’s narrow yet functional width and contrasts nicely with the vibrant color of the stroller fabric. The Emotion has the look and feel of an expensive stroller yet manages to be quite affordable and the rain cover and bug netting are included. Music to a parents ears. Another big plus for us is the size of the basket under the seat. It’s deeper and longer then most we’ve used on a lightweight stroller, making grocery trips and walks home from the shops easier and even leaves room for baby’s wipes and snacks. If you’re in the market for a new ride and ready to retire your old buggy then check out Babyhome’s FB page too, as you wouldn’t want to miss out on the latest news and promos being offered, right? We went with the apple green, but the gorgeous purple shade would look quite fabulous too…and perfect for a baby prince or princess, right Kate?
Oh Club Monaco…you will be the death of our wallet…but we’ll look fabulous regardless. Since it’s Mother’s Day we wanted to focus on what we are loving for us…not the kids. Our favorite new tee for summer is the amazing Zoe Karssen’s “Paris Can Wait” in heather gray. Love it! Totally dig the potential to dress it up with a rich blazer and heels or keep it simple with jeans and Tom’s. Either way it will get plenty of wear this season…have to make the cost worth it, right? Some tees are absolute must haves, and Zoe pairing with our fave Club Monaco just might be the best match ever. Plus, our little boy thinks the bat image means mommy is cool, and that’s all that really matters.
When you have more then one child, your diaper bag needs change. You have to have a versatile carrier that can keep all of your baby items, your toddler must haves and your mamma essentials organized and ready at a moments notice. Organized being very key. We think we’ve found the mother of all diaper bags that can do all that and looks amazingly chic. We’re talking strolling along a Parisian boulevard chic…walking through Central Park chic…jet setting to the Med chic…you get the point. The Mirano from Pacapod has all the function a mommy needs and combines it with heaps of style. Perfect for Spring and Summer as it has a real nautical look and feel. Ours came in a chalk hue, and they also have a gorgeous navy shade. Made of natural fabrics and super soft leather this bag is a bit lux but totally worth it. What sets Pacapod apart from all the rest is the discreet compartment that houses two pods, a case for all your diapering needs and a pod for all your tots snacks and bottles. The pods are detachable making the Mirano a fantastic bag for an overnight stay for mommy & daddy (…like that will ever happen again). Even the most disorganized momma will be totally ready to go with this well thought out bag . There’s even a spot for mom’s iPad and Vogue. Who new being organized could be so much fun?
If there’s any Daddies reading, we totally think this bag would make a fabulous Mother’s day gift…fill it up with all of baby’s needs and stash some extra mommy gifts in the pockets too…we’ll let her think it was all your idea.
Have a look at the PacaPod Videos below to get a feel for what you’ve been missing.
That’s the only way we can describe it. Obsessed. Druid’s bath products are so lovely, all natural and full of certified organic and pure essential oils. They feel rich and luxurious, while being gentle enough for daily use. We are currently crushing on their very refreshing and therapeutic Respir Foaming Bath. It’s got this gorgeous scent that’s full of eucalyptus, peppermint and thyme. Perfect for days you are feeling under the weather ( use this and have a hot cup of tea and you’ll feel super comforted) and just as wonderful for nights you want a bath with amazing aromas as a pick me up. We’re near our last drop and not sure if a bath is possible without it. Perhaps obsessed isn’t strong enough. Don’t try it if you don’t want to be hooked like us.
It’s a well know fact around here that Rosie Flo coloring books are the best around. Her fashion themed coloring books, with dresses that you have to add the face and arms and legs yourself are so original and inspiring. It’s no small wonder then that her Coloring Fashion Show is a total hit in our house. Take Rosie’s fashionable dresses, add a paper pop up stage and runway, add some spectators, a poodle and paper invites and voila…you’ll have the most entertaining and quite stunning afternoon art project to work on with your kids. We loved how easy it was to construct, and that when you’re done you truly have an original piece of art that you can play with. We added lots of little extras like red glitter glue and adhesive crowns from our art box to make it one of a kind ( we also played Madonna music and invited some Polly pockets and Star War figures to the show once we finished coloring). The true beauty of this crafty coloring project is that you can decorate it anyway you like…use crayons or fancy markers…add feathers to their dresses or keep it simple using only neutral shades…it’s up to your wee one to create and direct their very first fashion show. You’ll have a blast too, as we know we did. This makes a fabulous birthday gift for the 5-10 crowd. Who doesn’t like pop up dolls and coloring?
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What did the Easter Bunny hide in your house today? Yummy chocolate eggs…skip ropes and colorful sidewalk chalk? There was all that and a little more at our house this year. Seems the Easter Bunny stopped by Cate & Levifor a handmade, one of a kind change purse and hid it in our living room amongst all the chocolate. Featured on Martha Stewart and loved by new daddy Elton John, we’ve been infatuated with C & L’s puppets for a while now ourselves. Love their new 2012 line of people puppets and change purses. Each piece they make truly is an original as they’re crafted from reclaimed wool…no one will ever have the same one you do. That alone makes them a perfect present. Our favorite, besides the Bunny change purse, is the Nurse People Puppet. Sure she’s wearing a hat…but that makes her cool in a retro Nightingale kinda way. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
Nobody wants or likes dry, dull skin…especially pregnant ladies. Like they don’t have enough going on already…sore feet, swollen everything , and being oh so tired. We discovered a new, and very affordable line that caters to mommas to be and all their beauty needs…and troubles. Bethenny Frankel of Housewives of NY fame has added a new line to her growing empire, and we like it. Famous for her natural take on healthy eating, and line of Skinnygirl cocktails, she can now add making pregnant mommies feel good to her list of talents. Her new Face & Body products are amazingly affordable and quite effective. Love the Soothing Body Oil with it’s super lite scent and moisturizing natural oils like almond and coconut. Perfect after a shower on freshly shaved legs. It’s marketed for mommies pre and post baby, but we think it’s just perfect for anyone with dry skin. Put it on at night after a nice bath…rub it into your tired feet, pull on some cotton socks (pour yourself a Skinnygirl margarita) and your skin will be as soft as a baby by morning. Oh Bethenny, what will you think of next?
No matter what everyone else will tell you, you’re never to young to enjoy the magic of Disney World. People thought we were crazy for bringing our 3 month old last year and just as crazy this year for bringing her again at 15 months. Her older siblings had a blast and we’re happy to say that she did too. You just gotta know what to bring, how to prpare and what to expect when you take your baby along for the adventure. While we were away last month in Orlando, we decided we would share our advice on traveling to Disney with a young family. This isn’t a sponsored post…well…it was sponsored by mommy & daddy.
Here goes… first, don’t let anyone tell you to “wait till they are older”…every family is different, but you really never are too young to ride Dumbo (the refurbished new Dumbo ride is really awesome by the way) and see Magic Kingdom lit up at night from high in the sky. Pure mouse powered magic. Nothing like it.
Second ,don’t try and plan too much. Go with some basic knowledge of the park, and know your top “must do”, but know when to leave, when to take breaks and what to leave out. Babies can be held on most rides, so pick a few you really want to see (we HAD to do The Haunted Mansion first, total family tradition. Baby was easily held on my lap and totally entertained by all the ghosts) and leave some for next time. Pushing a baby too far past nap time will ruin the day. Take it from a mommy who has done just that.
Thirdly, use those fabulous baby centers. All the parks have them, but the one in Magic Kingdom really is wonderful. The quiet room to feed or nurse your baby is heaven on a hot busy day. They sell all the basics in case you run out. Truly a peaceful spot within all the madness.
Stop along the way to to all the rides at those little playgrounds and water parks. Epcot had these wonderful playgrounds with all the Tinkerbell fairies that our baby and tots all loved…more then some of the rides even. The water fountains along the way that the kids ran through were much needed to cool us all off. Fun with a useful purpose. Let them get wet, just pack some extra clothes and one towel and you’re set.
Also, with kids, and babies especially, it’s super important to stay hydrated and fueled up for long days at the parks. Pack lots of snacks and water, but also stop along the way for treats. It is vacation after all. You really can’t have too many ice creams on a trip like this and how cute would a pic be of your 12 month old sneaking a few bites of Mickey’s ears? Personally, we think the Pineapple Whip in Magic Kingdom is a total must…baby can have some real fresh pineapple while you nosh away on your ice cream. Animal Kingdom also has a fabulous little bakery in the African area called Kusafiri and they serve some pretty decent coffee for us tired old parents too. Baby can have one of their yummy fresh muffins while you sip your latte and the adventurous members of your group can scream their way through the Kali River Rapids. Everyone will be happy.
So don’t let age hold you back. Baby can have fun too. Really. We’re not lying. Promise.
We just received the coolest cups from Australia the other day. Small silicone espresso sized cups that are made for little hands. They might just be the cutest thing ever. Seriously. These cups come in lovely shades (we heart the red one) and are completely unbreakable…music to a mommy’s ears. Our cup pretty much bounces when it falls off the dinner table. Totally portable, BPA and nasty chemical free, and perfect for your next visit to the local coffee shop…you can have a big girl latte and your toddler can have one too…just a wee big smaller and caffeine free. They came in packs of three as well which we think makes them the perfect gift for a mommy who likes to take her kids to the cafe…and who doesn’t want to sweep up broken glass.
Just a quit update to say sorry for the lack of posts here…we took a much needed family trip to Orlando. No blogging or reviewing allowed the entire time. Now we’re back with fresh ideas and lots to write about. There will be posts about travel, food, and lots of baby gear and some great book reviews too.
