Monday, June 6, 2016

Exciting news + a giveaway! | LIFESTYLE



I am SO excited to announce that I've become a parent blogger for one of our favorite baby/toddler brands - NUBY! If you've been a reader for the past two, or so, years, then you may remember a post I did here on the Nuby transitional bottle; That was the first bottle Penelope learned to hold by herself (tear) so as you can imagine, Nuby has held a special place in my heart ever since :)

Being a mom and doing my best to make sure Penelope has the best, I stand behind Nuby and all of their amazing products so it wouldn't feel right to talk about how great these products are, just to leave y'all without an opportunity to get your hands on something SO I'm going to be giving away a brand new Nuby Fun Feeding Square Section Plate set! (same as pictured below)
The giveaway will be posted at the very bottom of this blog, so while you're scrolling to enter, make sure you read why we love the Nuby Fun Feeding Square Plates and the Wash or Toss™Straw Cups on your way to win!  



Since Penelope is older now, and we no longer use the Nuby transitional bottle, we've stepped up to a few of their other products and as you can imagine, we are in love!

So first things first: FOOD.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, so it's clear to see that Penelope takes her food-time seriously (like her mama).
Since P's two now and baby food is long gone, she's been wanting to eat off of a "grown up plate" like mom and dad... But with age comes experience and since she's fairly new to using utensils and such, her eggs and yogurt started to get, well, a little messy... and mixed. Gross enough, she would always end up mixing the two together - no bueno. Fruit and yogurt: yes. Eggs and yogurt: Not so much. So when I saw that Nuby was coming out with a new sectioned plate, I knew that was something we had to try!

Since we've started using the plates, there has been (thankfully) no more egg, fruit and yogurt smoothies on her plate, lol.
 Now, not all messes can be avoided with a toddler so luckily these plates are also dishwasher safe, so clean up really couldn't be any easier.

So what are some other perks of these sectioned plates?
Well, as you can see, they have three individual food compartments to help introduce new tastes and textures, they're perfect for finger foods (as you can see, ha), and they're also great for snacks and even parties with their selection of fun, bright colors!



I can't end this post without also talking about Nuby's brand new Wash or Toss™ Straw Cups. As stated above, we have no use for the transitional bottle any longer, but because sometimes accidents do happen, I'm thankful that there is a cup out there that she can use that allows her to feel more grown, but still protects the floor from spilled milk, if you get what I'm sayin'.

I love that these cups come with a free-flow straw that allows for easy cleaning and that these cups are also dishwasher (top rack) safe!
They come in the coolest colors and they're durable enough for daily use but are also affordable enough to be able to be tossed if necessary - even after a one-time use!
These cups are available at either BuyBuyBaby (in-store and online) and also on Amazon.

Oh, and if you needed one more way to use these cups, here ya go... Your toddler, like mine, will feel these cups are being put to their best use this way.







*I have received these products for review but all opinions are 100% my own.


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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

\\ What we use MOST at 6 months //



So here's the deal: Yesterday we OFFICIALLY turned our living room into an infant jungle-gym. I knew the time was coming as Penelope has been crawling/scooting and pulling up on ANYTHING she can get her hands on!
Before I had a baby, I babysat a lot of kids but never remembered that they became mobile this soon - Let the baby-proofing begin and I have to add that I absolutely ADORE this phase!!! She's beyond independent and really takes interest in doing things on her own. I'm not claiming she's a genius baby or anything buuuuuuuut I think she's the smartest of all time sooooooo........
Beyond all of that, going back to a [previous post] on product favorites, we have put away the rock-n-play and don't use the bassinet upper part of our 4Moms Breeze any longer because she was on her way to doing a stunt right from the top of we didn't do it and do it SOON. So here's an updated list for y'all.. And if you're wondering, we still use & love our [4Moms] Play Yard! It really is something that we've used from birth and continue to use every single day. OH! And I always wanted to be able to go into the toy aisle and actually be able to SHOP and pick out fun things for her and that time HAS ARRIVED! Woooo! This age is the fun part because she actually enjoys what you get for her and can entertain herself for hours (or minutes, depending ;)) - pure bliss, for us and her!

1 ANY Play Mat: 
Even though we particularly like these two: [this] & [this].  Any will do! They're all awesome, it's just a matter of personal preference but I will say that the one with sides is the best because when they start rolling, that helps them stay-put in one area.
These things are a awesome because they are used from birth on up.. you can't go wrong with em'. Here are a few more we have and love... They're all great quality and have lasted wash after wash! Click [here] & [here]. All can be bought at BabiesRus.

2 Jumper:
Penelope loved hers from about 4mo to about 2 weeks ago. She would rather be on the floor, pulling herself around but nonetheless, this kept her entertained for a few short months and it also helped strengthen her legs to prepare her for what she's currently doing: pulling up on 
e v e r y t h i n g. Click [here] for the one we use!

3 Aiden + Anais Stroller&Swaddle Blankets:
[These] are perfect for when your little babe is a newborn and perfect for when they're older! I absolutely adore anything made by A+A so it should be no surprise that I'd recommend these as well! They are decently priced and are better than the swaddle blankets for winter time and cooler weather. We use this on the floor, stroller rides, a regular blanket and it's big enough for an adult and true to A+A fashion, these are reeeeally soft and durable... Plus, free shipping through BuyBuyBaby - You can't go wrong. 

4 TOYS
The title speaks for itself and even 6 month olds LOVE em' so I'm just going to list Penelope's favorites:
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Anything that hangs and sounds crunchy and we're good to go!

For nighttime:
Honest note: We don't travel ANYWHERE without the sleep sheep^^!!!!!! It is a must-have and has been since P was born! 

For Travel:
[here]

This blog is all over the place but I hope it's easy to navigate and pick through! Don't forget to check out [@babys_best] instagram.. Sometimes I don't blog about things and I update that instead xo

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Current Stroller MUST-HAVE!

These little adjustable tether straps have seriously been SUCH a lifesaver for bottles and toys when we're rolling around with our stroller! These speak for themselves if you have a little one that loves to throw their bottles or accidentally loses grip of their toy and it goes bouncing on the dirty floor or ground. We had that happen one too many times so I went on the hunt for something to fix the problem and [HERE IT IS]! These things can hold anything as it has a tightening clasp so it will hold small items such as a [WubbaNub] or even larger items like a bottle AND it hooks straight to the frame of your stroller or car seat handle so it's always right there and convenient for use.
I found these on Etsy and they are amazing quality and they also have super cute colors for boys and girls, along with gender-neutral patters as well!
Get yours [HERE] xx
We keep her Sophie and WubbaNub attached at ALL times!






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