Weekend Round-Up

Here's the plan for our weekend:

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All-Local Farmer's Market--it's been too long since I've been and now that Jones is trying new foods, I can't wait to find some cool local produce to make into baby food for him!

Abby and Peach

Dog wash fundraiser at Earth Fare.  It's only $7 per dog and all proceeds will go to helping find retired racing Greyhounds new homes.  Abby and Peach will be in attendance; (they just don't know it yet).  The shampoos used to bathe the dogs will be organic (naturally), and all dogs get a goodie bag to take home.  11 am- 3 pm.

Possibly a trip to Buy Buy Baby...I have a coupon burning a hole in my pocket, plus Jones really does need a few things:

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We need a couple new sleep sacks--love the Aden + Anais ones.  Jones is almost too long for the ones we have now.

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I need some additional freezer food storage for the baby food I'm making.

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Now that the babe likes his baths, (hallelujah!), we need some fun bath toys for him to play with...Boon toys are the cutest and they're BpA, PVC and Phthalate-free.

Father's Day lunch on Sunday with my Dad by the pool--homemade hamburgers.  Father's Day dinner with my husband's family.  Jones has a couple cute first Father's Day gifts up his sleeve for James :)

Another cool thing going on this weekend--the SC State Farmer's Market is giving away FREE BLT's to the first 1,000 through the gates on Saturday morning!  You can sign up to get a weekly text from the market letting you know what will be going on each Saturday by texting HARVEST to 313131.

Happy weekend, loves!  What are you up to?

B

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My Favorite Baby Gear

I cannot believe that Jones will be 6 weeks old on Wednesday.  The past 6 weeks have flown by and have been filled with amazing highs and unbelievable exhaustion, but mostly a growing respect for mothers everywhere, especially single ones.

Anyway, over these 6 short weeks as a mother, I have already come to love certain baby products and items, and I thought I would share with you my current list of must-haves for a newborn: 

1. Kimono-style onesies.  My favorite onesie BY FAR is a kimono-style.  Not only are these onesies sooo much easier to get on Jones--they snap up the front rather than go over his head--but I also think they are cuter.  I don't know, there's just something kinda stylish about them, don't you think?  And my favorite of the kimono-style that we have is Kate Quinn Organics.  I love the color combinations and the simple prints, and they come in short or long-sleeve!  You can buy them locally at KD's Treehouse, or watch for sales on sites like Zulily.com...I just bought 2 for $9 each!! 

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2. Aden + Anais swaddler blankets.  These can be found lots of places all of a sudden--Target, Buy Buy Baby, or on-line.  They are very large blankets, perfect for swaddling, and made of muslin, so they are very breathable and soft and perfect for baby.  Not to mention, they come in tons of stylish prints.

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3. The Woombie.    I read about this item on a blog long before I had Jones and I bought one and let my sister try it out on her new baby, Taylor.  Well, after one night, she was sold.  Taylor slept in the Woombie until he could roll over, and now we're using it with Jones.  The website describes the Woombie: " The Woombie comforts, softly confines arms & gently compresses baby's unique curves to hug baby... preventing Startling issues, face scratching, overheating and also preventing dangerous loose unraveled blankets from covering baby's face."  We love it so far.

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4. My Brest Friend.  Hokey name, essential breast-feeding accoutrement.  Better than the Boppy for newborns because the pillow actually latches around your body and it's adjustable--baby rests on the pillow and mom's hands are free.  Seriously makes breast-feeding a lot easier.

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5. The Oball Rattle by Rhino Toys, Inc.  This item was a gift, and Jones loves it.  Not sure what it is, but it is by far his favorite toy to gaze at while he lies on his playmat.

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6. Serena & Lily sling.  Jones loves sleeping in this thing, and we'll be able to use it for months to come...see the picture below of an older baby in the sling.  I read a study recently that indicated that "worn babies" can learn more from their environment because they are secure in knowing that they are attached to a 
parent and needn't continually look around for a familiar face.  I intend to "wear" Jones as much as possible :)

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So, that's it for now.  I will update this list with more of my baby must-haves as we go along.  What are your favorite baby products?

XO

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My Sweet Muffin

I couldn't resist posting some items I recently bought from one of my new favorite on-line baby/kid stores, My Sweet Muffin.
I found out about this store from one of my favorite blogs, Bluebird Vintage.

And, without further ado, here is what I purchased:

HABA Rotundo Clutching Toy- for nephew Taylor for Christmas

HABA Fabric Ball Miniland

 

Born to Love Waffle Visor Beanie- My absolute favorite thing I have bought for Jones so far!

(Sorry the pic is sideways...couldn't figure out how to turn it...)

Aden Anais Bamboo Muslin Swaddling Wraps- also for Jones

Hope everyone has an amazing Fall weekend!  I have to work all day tomorrow, but am headed to Miyo's for dinner this evening and maybe one last trip to the Fair on Sunday.

XO, Becca

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