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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Top Ten Safe Sunscreens for Kids

Spring is finally here and we are so excited to get back outside! And although that sunshine and fresh air are good for the soul, we still need to protect our skin. It is the largest organ of the body after all. Sunscreen is a summer staple for all the mamas, just trying to keep that sweet sensitive baby skin safe. But while it may be offering sun protection, is it actually safe itself

The Environmental Working Group has an entire guide to sunscreen but it's pretty in depth and extensive. So I did the homework for you. Unfortunately, like many a skincare product, sunscreen can and often does contain harmful ingredients. It's not something we tend to think about when using a product that we think is protecting us. So first thing first, I made sure each of these sunscreen options for little ones has a clean rating. No scary safe. Check. Then I read reviews. As good as they get. Check. And of course I read further info. from the people who matter most. Moms. They approve. Check. I've put together this list of the top rated, best sunscreens for kids at various price points. Of course you should always take extra precautions like limiting sun exposure, wearing hats and sunglasses and staying hydrated. But rest assured these products safely protect that precious baby skin.



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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Crazy for Camo

My love affair with camo began way back in 2000. I was 13 and the boys were white tee shirts with camo pants on dress down days. The print quickly made it's way into my closet and has never left. I love that it's currently a stylish option and let's be honest, I'll be THAT MOM embarrassing my kids when I roll up in a 10 year old sweatshirt that is sooooo 2019 and declare my unconditional love in front of their friends. I won't apologize. Payback kids. Payback. 





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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Cold Weather Favorites

Its been chilly for several weeks in our neck of the woods so I've broken out all of our cold weather accessories. The kids needed a few new things and mama too! Pom hats never get old and I can barely handle Fallon in an infinity scarf. I'm grabbing my favorite cozy puffer vest in another color this year because they are just so perfect for a mom on the go. And I mean, you've got to have a little fun with your winter accessories so why not rock a light up unicorn hat or put antlers on your baby?! I've rounded up all of my favorites for 
mama + minis and they won't disappoint. 



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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Cozy Cardis


I can feel fall creeping in, FINALLY, and that means it's sweater weather! Cozy cardigans are staples in my wardrobe, perfect for the end of summer to fall transition. Cool morning layers peel off for warm afternoons and then go right back on for evenings outside. I've linked up my current faves that I'll be wearing on repeat and styled a zillion different ways. Cozy is the new black!



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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Jogger Round Up

I've reached the point in this pregnancy where I just want to be as comfortable as possible. And luckily my job allows for that. If I'm not in actual pajamas I'm in clothes that are basically pajamas acceptable for wearing in public. The whole loungewear/athleisure trend is really freaking awesome. Stylish + comfy pjs for the win! When I get dressed I alternate between leggings or joggers. And I forsee this pattern continuing for the next several months. I love that they can be paired with anything from sweatshirts to long sleeved tees with vests/cardis to t-shirts and henleys or nursing tanks postpartum. So I thought I'd link up all my current favorite joggers and few things I love to wear with them. 



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Friday, December 1, 2017

Favorite Finds: Cozy Things


I feel like Friday somehow took forever to arrive but showed up before I could blink all at the same time. Somewhere in the midst of the holiday weekend, chasing online deals and pumping out gift guides, schedules out the window and allll the Christmas decor I lost track of my days. Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year, chaos and all. But oh man can it be butt kicking. I know I've share a whole bunch of links here lately but today I'm linking up with some of my fave mama bloggers to share our most recent favorites. I'm all about being comfy as the temperature drops and my belly grows so I've rounded up all the cozy things. I mean I could not pass on a super soft black + white tree blanket, buffalo plaid jogger pjs or plaid fuzzy slippers for Fallon. 

You can find Chelsee's here and Arin's here



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Friday, October 13, 2017

Favorite Finds: Small Shop Edition

Now that our fall weather has, probably only briefly, returned from its several week long hiatus I thought it would be a good time to share some recent seasonally inspired finds. These posts are so fun for me to do and I hope you enjoy reading them too. I love to see what other people are loving for their wardrobes, homes and kiddos and it is really nice to have a direct link to the things others are raving about, because if they are that good, I want them too!



When I received an email about working together with ReplayRecycled I was SO excited. Fallon was eating straight off her high chair with her fingers still and I was washing the same few snack bowls and cups every day. Not only do they have an adorably cute selection of tableware for kids, the company behind the products is pretty amazing. It was founded by a husband and wife team and produces recycled, FDA approved, food safe plastic products for moms and kids alike to love. And the company is all run right here in the USA. We have been loving the divided plates for meals, bowls for all the snacks, flat plates for donuts dates and sippy cups to coordinate with every outfit. 

One day Fallon will have enough hair for ponytails and braids but in the meantime, there is always something denoting her as a girl on her head. It drives me nuts when people assume she's a boy! WesternWanderers has the cutest textures and prints for fall and how could I not snag this striped head wrap for my girl?! And can we talk about baby turbans, or topknots as they are so sweetly called over at Olive & Mama Co.? I about died from the cuteness of Fallon wearing this gorgeous neutral print. 

At this point it will come as no surprise to you all who have been following along that my daughter has a thing for blankets and all the soft things in general. She may even become a bigger blanket hoarder than mama! We received the most beautiful black and white quilt from Clemetine Kids and Fallon has been dragging it around with her EVERYWHERE. Of course I'm tickled that it's so Halloween photo appropriate and it washes like brand new every time. I am certain we will end up collecting all of this amazing brand's prints because they are just so good!

And speaking of snuggly soft things, Fallon has slept with the Slumberkin we got her when she first slept through the night in her crib nearly every single night. And while Sugar Plum (yes, we name everything) isn't going anywhere she's a little worse for wear from all the love. So the chilly air, perfect for cuddling has me thinking she should have a new one. Y'all, these little guys are just right for little hands to hold and feel comforted by. New babe will definitely be getting one when he or she arrives! 

Of course Fallon is growing like a weed and was in need of fall clothes, so I had to sneak in some items into her wardrobe from my favorite small shops. The crewneck sweatshirts from Childhoods Clothing are my favorite! She looks so cute in them and they are perfect for exploring outside in the chilly air. The faded red is such a fun color and worked in well with Fallon's capsule wardrobe



Happy Friday!

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Favorite Finds

I'll be honest, the end of summer left me feeling so uninspired I felt like I didn't have much to share, hence the lack of posts. But September has brought fall like weather and I'm suddenly all kinds of motivated to share new things as we welcome my favorite season. Fall fashion, fall decor, fall recipes, I have so many post ideas swirling around in my head now and I can't wait to get back into this blogging groove. It's a 60 something degree morning and Fallon and I are off to adventure. But first, my latest favorites.


The cutest little jogger pants for babe and total bonus points because they match mama's!

A cozy + festive blanket for all the cool weather snuggles

Hands down the best cardi coat of the season, I want to live in it, and I just might

Must try pumpkin muffin recipe for chilly fall mornings

My new favorite accent pillow that's perfect all year round

The perfect pair of OTK boots to go with everything fall fashion

Floral jams for Fallon that I wish came in my size

Want more favorites? Check out what Ashley, Heaven and Arin are posting about today.

Happy Friday!

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Friday, August 11, 2017

Favorite Finds

It's been one of those weeks when it seems like pretty much everything went right. They don't come along often but we needed this one and it's been so nice to feel like the universe is balanced, if only for a moment. We had just the perfect ratio of busy to relaxed and fun to productive. So in honor of a week well spent I'm having a mini celebration by sharing some of my latest favorite finds with you. Here's to hoping for a weekend of content. 



The most delicious + nutritious mama and kiddo friendly breakfast 

A gorgeous and reasonably priced master bathroom rug

The cutest little pillow for Fallon's room now that's she a toddler

Camo vest, a must have staple piece for fall that you can start wearing now

The prettiest blanket ladder I ever did see

Most perfect romper for end of summer days into chilly fall mornings with a little cardi

Check out some more favorites this week with Arin, Jenny, Alex and Stephanie!

Happy weekend friends!!
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Friday, July 21, 2017

Favorite Finds

I haven't been this excited for a Friday in awhile. I've been the busiest bee this week just doing all the things, both productive and fun. But today, I'm taking the day off! Well, not really, because I mean there's the whole mom gig. Ya know, on call 24/7 with no PTO. But honestly I'm excited to hang with my little fam, relax and revel in this hot summer heat. But first, Favorite Finds. And iced coffee.


Chris is a trooper about taking millions of pictures for me but this little iPhone tripod has arrived to give him a break. If you know me you know I ALWAYS have a drink, sometimes two, sometimes three. I found this adorable stainless steel water bottle that keeps my water nice and cold and fits right into my cup holder for errands without tipping over, the stroller caddy or the pool bag. I might only wash my hair once a week but I hate when my nails aren't done and this has been my new favorite summer color. And speaking of summer colors, I can't stop wearing these bright floral pjs. When I wash my hands with my Method Palm Garden soap while wearing them I'm momentarily in a tropical paradise. I've been trying to take better care of my skin and finally tried this paper mask I bought a few weeks ago. It's tingly if you like that feeling, smells great and makes your skin soooo soft. And since it's Friday, if you're a champs or a margarita drinker you must try this Champagne Margarita

Happy weekend friends!
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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Favorite Finds

It's been way too long since I shared awesome things for you to go spend money on don't you think? There are so many things I could link today but I'll narrow it down to just a few. I'm going all Target on you in this post, you come here for one thing and end up buying all the other random things. But I'm honestly not sorry about it. I feel like it would be selfish of you to keep these gems to myself. Toss your kid so me puffs, grab your coffee and get ready to shop. 



We finally got Fallon to like puree pouches again after boycotting them for months in favor of solids. But she's super messy and squirts them everywhere and I'm that mom baby wiping the Target floor. We recently received reusable food pouches with spill proof lids from ChooMee and if you're a mom on the go, you need them too. They're freezer + dishwasher safe, easy peasy to fill with applesauce, yogurt or homemade puree and the lid really is spill proof. You even just pop the lid onto a store bought pouch!

We are self proclaimed blanket hoarders in this house. A snuggly, soft fun printed one will get me every time. And we are always using them so ain't no shame in our blanket game. The newest additions to our collection come from Clementine Kids and I cannot even handle the cute reversible prints and cozy muslin. 

The weather has been warm and sunny so we've got summer on the brain. You will be seeing a lot of this outdoor table and these chairs on our deck all season long. Don't you love when you find exactly what you're looking for at a reasonable price?!

I don't know that I'll ever have one of these posts that doesn't include a pair of shoes. I might wear the same jeans, tees and leggings on rotation but I love to keep switching up my shoes. My mom snagged this new pair for me and they are perfect for running errands or just looking cute + casual all summer long. 

If you haven't noticed, we fully subscribe to the pjs all day motto many a day around here. So naturally we must have all the cute jams. Gap is killin' it right now and I just scooped up this, this and this pair for Fallon in the next size. She seems to be growing again all of a sudden and I don't want to be caught jamless!!! 


Happy Friday eve friends!!
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