Monochrome Giveaway for the Girls!

Happy Friday, everyone! You know I wouldn’t leave all you girl moms hanging. As promised, some adorable monochrome goodies for sweet baby girls! Included are this felt ball garland, cloud face pillow and 8×10 print which are perfect touches to a nursery. A sweet hair bow, headband, kitty crinkle teether, teething necklace, diaper clutch, reusable nursing pads, two pair of shorts and a boho bib round out these amazing items up for grabs.

 

I am so obsessed with these polka dotted shorties and pom pom boho bib. The shorts are perfect for summer and this bib can dress up any outfit. I’ve pairs these shorts and bib with a simple white sleeveless leotard so the bib can act as a statement piece.

 

This diaper & wipes holder is so cute it could almost double has a going out clutch. It is so well made and definitely has high end boutique quality written all over it. Heather from Simple Analogy is giving readers a 10% off coupon with the code CHANEL. These reusable nursing pads are so thick and soft and very eco friendly. I wish I had discovered these when my kids were younger because they’re way better than the disposable ones.

How cute is that crinkle kitty teether toy and silicone necklace? I would even wear this necklace running errands or going out without kids and you know my cat obsession is never ending.
Please check out all of these wonderful made in the USA shops below and shop small!
Angie Baby Gifts –  Crinkle Kitty Wooden Teether
Baby Boo – Boho Bib
Gracie and Marie – Felt Ball Garland
Lolli & Jo – Teething Necklace
​Harp Angel Boutique – High Waisted Black Shorties
Marley’s Monsters – Reusable Cotton Nursing Pads
Princess and the Pilot – Dotted Bloomers
Rain and Honey Bows – Swiss Cross Bow
Shop Angies Fancies – Turban Headband
Simple Analogy – Diaper Clutch
Stop Growing Up – Wild World 8×10 Print
Two Little Tadpoles – Face Pillow
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The winner will receive all items mentioned above, which will ship collectively (yay!) The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email with their shipping information. The giveaway runs from April 22 at 11am EST to Monday, April 25 at 11:59pm EST. No purchase necessary, US shipping addresses only. buy lipitor online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/lipitor.html no prescription

A 30th Birthday Celebration

This past weekend some girlfriends and I got together to celebrate our sweet friend Jessica turning 30. I love any reason to party and get together with friends and I believe that everyone should feel special on their birthday. Planning parties and putting together goody bags is a ton of fun for me. Also, why is it that kids parties should only get goody bags? I think every party should have them. It was a nice change to make a few for adults and not children. Since everyone that came is a mom, buy nexium online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/nexium.html no prescription
I tried to compile items that I knew moms would like: champagne (duh), lip balm (you can never have too many), soaking salts (for those stressful days) and a cute hand painted wooden beaded keychain  The gold lined baskets, straws and tissue paper were from Target, of course. I was able to try the soaking salts last night and it felt like I was in a spa. I was so relaxed! These would make a great gift for Mother’s Day.
No party is complete without dessert. Lots of dessert. The cake and cupcakes were from Publix, my go to for any event, and the beer mug and cake toppers are from Etsy. Getting a basic cake and/or cupcakes and accessorizing with cute toppers or fresh flowers is a great way to add a personalized touch and save a ton of money.
There is a great outdoor development in North Atlanta called The Avalon which is my go to spot. Plenty of shopping, dining, pampering and you can drink anywhere. Basically a mecca for a moms night out. Cru Wine Bar was our first stop for some prosecco on the patio followed by dinner at The El Felix, which is by far my favorite Tex-Mex spot in Atlanta (review coming soon!) Even though restaurants at the Avalon do not take reservations, the staff at The El Felix were so accommodating and helpful. I was able to drop off the desserts, balloons and goody bags ahead of time and request their best table. Our waitstaff were so attentive and our drinks and chips were never left empty. If you are having a birthday, girls night or date night and live in North Atlanta, you have to give buy paxil online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/paxil.html no prescription
Cheers to 30 years, Mrs. Garvin! I wish you the happiest of birthdays sweet friend!
Here are links to all the party shops listed above. Please check them out if you are planning something fun. They are all so friendly and helpful and I cannot recommend their products enough. Happy party planning, friends! buy plavix online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/plavix.html no prescription
Balloons – Mod Party
Beer Cupcake Toppers – Wedding Wishlist
Cake Topper – Chicago Factory
Champagne Labels – Gardenia Labels
Coasters – Francine & Georgia
Eat, Drink Sign – A Modern Soiree
Keychain – A Derring Do
Soaking Salts & Lip Balm – Herbal Moon Apothecary

Sibling Style

I often hear how hard it can be to dress siblings of the opposite sex alike. I am not a fan of exact matching unless you find a really cute unisex tee and pair with different bottoms. Since clearly they both can’t wear the exact same thing it can be challenging to find coordinating pieces that compliment each other. Henry and Evelyn are two and a half years apart and as they have gotten older, it’s become easier to find matching pieces (trying to match a two year old boy to a newborn girl never ever worked). Gap has the best flat front boy shorts and I should know since I’ve spent nearly four years looking. They also tend to run on the larger side which make them worth the money. Between ages 2-3 Henry wore them for two whole summers. Plus, Gap nearly always has online sales between 35-40% off. Their denim jean shorts are a staple in Henry’s wardrobe every summer. Girls are a lot easier at this age since they can wear bloomers, leggings, tights, dresses, skirts … so many options. Now that Spring is here to stay, I love all the bright colors I am seeing. When picking coordinating outfits I try to stick to a two tone color scheme (three max) and look for pieces in those tones. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the options out there, don’t stress! buy valtrex online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/valtrex.html no prescription
Make a list of your favorite go to shops which will always have the basics: Gap, Old Navy, Carters, Zara, Target, and search for the color you have in mind. That will narrow down the choices and make it easier to browse. Once you have the basics, the fun part begins. Try looking at smaller shops like June and January, Candy Kirby, Prefresh, Tiny Whales and browse Etsy sellers. Have fun, be creative and choose what you love, before your kids have any say in the matter and you’re forced to buy light up Paw Patrol sneakers 🙂

 

Boy: Tank // Shorts // Shoes
Girl: Tee // Bloomers // Sandals // Headband

Thank you to everyone who entered the monochrome boy giveaway! There will be one for all you girl mama’s later this week so stay tuned. Happy Monday, friends! xo buy wellbutrin online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/wellbutrin.html no prescription

 

 

Monochrome Giveaway for the Boys!

Don’t think I forgot about all of you boy mama’s out there! I will always have a soft spot in my heart for baby boy clothes. Henry was my first born and I loved buying him all the cute beanies, leggings, bowties and cardigans. I never had a problem finding stylish clothing and accessories. Etsy has  plethora of cute things out there and also a lot of junk, unfortunately. The best way to filter through all that is to enter the right key words. Instead of searching for baby boy onesie, try putting monochrome onesie and choose handmade and USA only shops. This will narrow your search down so you do not have to filter through so many items. This is the method I used when looking for the best monochrome goodies for this giveaway.

 

Any new boy mom or soon to be mama will be set with these fun essentials. I chose items that I know the modern mama would love: a crib sheet, carseat/nursing cover, door silencer, bowtie, onesie, burp cloth, paci clip, bandana bib, blanket, beanie, teether, leggings and a print for the nursery. If I were to ever have another boy I would definitely decorate the nursery in black and white. This swiss cross crib sheet matched with a white crib is such a cute combo and you can accessorize with various pops of color, and swap out when you want to freshen things up!
Little boys may not have the dresses, tights and hair bows that baby girls have but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible for them to look cute and fashionable. Dressing Henry as a baby and toddler was so fun and there are a ton of amazing small shops on Instagram and Etsy. I often get asked where I find all of Henry’s clothes and about 70% of them come from small shops and are all handmade in the USA, which I love supporting. buy zithromax online https://salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/zithromax.html no prescription
Please check out all of these wonderful made in the USA shops below and shop small!
2J Shop – Bowtie
A Pinch of Simple – Striped Car Seat Cover
Beach Town Baby – Chubby Boys Onesie (6M)
CAVU Creations – Tear Drop Burp Cloth
Chickadee San Diego – Grey Arrow Door Silencer
Crook N Savvy – I Love You Blanket
The Delightful Company – Braided Pacifier Clip
Gibberish Threads – Bandana Bib
Hazel Kids – Striped Beanie (6-9M)
Love Lila Ann – Wooden Teether
Lullaby Angels – Crib Sheet
Nugget Necessities – Swiss Cross Leggings (3-6M)
Stop Growing Up – 8×10 Wild World PrintThe winner will receive all items mentioned above, which will ship collectively (yay!) The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email with their shipping information. The giveaway runs until Sunday, April 19 at 11:59pm. No purchase necessary, US shipping addresses only.
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Mishqua Bag Review

A few months ago I was introduced to Mishqua Handbags and Accessories by a friend. After visiting their website and looking through products it’s no wonder why I fell in love with everything they offer. Mishqua, named for the creator and owner, sells bags, scarves, sunglasses and fun temporary tattoos (perfect for a girls beach trip!)
The Merlot Satchel carries like a small handbag but can fit so much more. I recently brought it on my trip to Portland where it rained most of the time and the water didn’t affect the bag one bit. Less is definitely more when traveling and I didn’t want to bring along a big bulky bag especially when I wouldn’t be carrying sippy cups, wipes or diapers. I was able to fit my camera, makeup, water bottle and wallet. The color is that of a fine red wine and pairs well with everything in my closet. I tend to wear a lot of black and this bag adds just the right amount of color to any outfit without going overboard.

The craftsmanship on this bag is excellent. I’ve been using it non stop for the past 8 weeks and it’s held up wonderfully with no signs of wear or tear. It is made from vegan leather and features a beautiful floral lined interior which adds the perfect pop of color. There is also a zippered closure which is excellent if you’re carrying around a camera, iPad or other expensive items that you don’t want everyone seeing and it also protects valuables from nasty weather. Speaking of cameras and iPads, this bag can carry my Nikon, tablet, wallet, baby wipes. sunglasses and body splash and I still have room for more. 

There are 3 exterior pockets: two on the front side and one in the back middle. I always keep my phone in the back one (I have the iPhone 6 Plus and it fits just fine) and smaller items which tend to get lost in a big section go in the front two pockets: chapstick, breath mints, hand sanitizer and sunglasses. There is also a detachable shoulder strap which I haven’t used yet but I love that the option is there.

Right now Mishqua is having a sale on all their bags so be sure to check them out. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and these bags are the perfect gift for any lady in your life. xo!


*Mishqua provided me with this satchel free of charge. As always, all opinions expressed are my own*

Local Eats: Bar Taco, Atlanta

Whenever we’re in Buckhead visiting my mom we always try and stop at Bar Taco for lunch or dinner. It’s so convenient to her house and the atmosphere is light, airy and laid back. We’ve eaten there numerous times and I’ve never had a bad experience or meal. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive, the drinks are strong and the tacos are on point. There is also free valet parking if you happen to go during a busy time. If I could dream up my idea outdoor patio, I would model it after the Bar Taco patio. String lights, a stone fireplace, low benches and tables, shade coverage from the large trees, horseshoe … all the things to make you feel like you’re right at home, which is one of the reasons we keep coming back.

The restaurant is very kid friendly and the outside patio is the ideal place to sit, regardless if there are kids in tow. They even have a fun kids food & drink menu and various fresh squeezed juices. We always start off with their guacamole, salsa verde, tostada shells and their house margaritas on the rocks. The guac is a good combination of lime and spice without being too hot, plus they add cilantro which makes anything better in my opinion.

The falafel taco is hands down my favorite while my husband prefers the pork pastor. Their menu has options for everyones taste buds and preference: spicy, mild, vegetarian, and lots of meat. The tacos are small (each on a 4 inch tortilla) which allows you to try multiple variations and flavors. After sharing the shells and guacamole I always get four tacos and a bowl and find that I am never left feeling hungry. The roasted cauliflower rice bowl with romesco sauce has easily become one of my favorites and there are eight others to choose from including pork belly, sesame ribeye and portobello mushroom.
I don’t usually save room for dessert but on rare occasions I get a hankering for gelato which is strange because I’m not a huge fan of it. On this particular day they had mint chocolate chip on the menu so it was a no brainer. The scoop was huge and comes in a full sized waffle cone on a stand. It was delicious and I think they may have converted me after trying it.
Bar Taco has 3 locations in Atlanta: Chastain Park, Inman Park and West Midtown. There are also restaurants on the East Coast and in Florida. Did I mention that you can order online too? This place seriously has it all. If you are looking for a fun night out with friends, family or a date night I strongly suggest checking out Bar Taco. Happy eating!

Five Things Friday: Carryall

I am a huge fan of bags that do not look like diaper bags. Yes, I know I have two small child but do I have to carry a huge paisley print bag that screams “there are 500 goldfish crushed in the bottom of my this?” I’d rather carry a sleek tote for all those goldfish crumbs to hide in. These days, diaper bags do not have look like diaper bags. I don’t even like that term anymore. In reality moms just need a decent sized bag to carry all their junk belongings. Here is a roundup of all the ones I am loving lately that do not look like diapers bags. They are stylish, functional, affordable and will coordinate with just about any outfit.

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