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The Fairy Godmother Store

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Since having a little girl, our days are consumed with headbands, bows, frills and SHOES! No complaints here, it’s the highlight of my life really. Yesterday marked our first haircut day actually for little Gigi. She got bangs!!! Oh my, she looks so much older which is a downer BUT now headbands and clips look so much better in her hair. Like this handcrafted beauty from The Fairy Godmother Store:

Check out the beautiful creations within the Facebook albums at The Fairy Godmother! From gorgeous tiny toes to hair accessories that match, each piece is delicately detailed with the finest little gems, ruffles, and more! Divine for photo sessions, paired with church clothing, or for dress up around the house.

There’s nothing more precious than little baby girl toes, all prettied up with tiny toes from The Fairy Godmother Store! So sweet, your darling baby girl will love playing dress-up with her new accessories for years to come. Be sure to have the camera on hand at all times!

High quality with unique flair, enjoy browsing and shopping with your Fairy Godmother!

BabyElan {daily} Sample Disclosure: The opinions expressed above are honest, accurate, and not encouraged anyway by monetary donations. A sample free of charge was received from said company, as stated within the editorial.

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MAM {giveaway}

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Founded in Vienna in 1976, MAM has been designing essential baby care products world-wide. MAM has worked with pediatric dentist, orthodontists, pediatricians, midwives, and even developmental psychologists to develop their products. MAM makes BPA-free bottles, cups, pacifiers, teethers, and oral care.

Not all teethers are made the same, especially plastic ones. Plastics can contain all sorts of nasty chemicals that can leach into your baby’s mouth. That’s why it’s important to read labels and find out what kind of materials are used. MAM uses silicone and PP (#5) which are undisputed for meeting world-wide regulations.

MAM sent us a variety of their teething products to test and I am very impressed. Little man is working on his first 2 teeth coming in. They are about to break the skin and he has been chewing on everything. I love the wide variety of choices MAM offers to help in phase 1 and 2 of teething!

We received the Bite & Brush, Massaging Brush, Bite & Relax, MAM Cooler and Mini Cooler and Clip. His favorite is actually the Massaging Brush.

The Massaging Brush has 4 different textures to soothe gums in addition to the handle. I love how the shape resembles a tooth brush to encourage an early brushing routine! The small shape of the brushes allow your baby to reach any part of their gums. The Massaging Brush is recommended for babies 3 months+. It is available in blue and pink for $3.99.

The Cooler is great for reaching molars. It has an easy to hold curved handle, which also can be used as a teether. There are 5 structures to use for teething for different biting pressures. You can store the Cooler in the fridge or freezer for cool relief, though the handle stays room temperature. The Cooler is available in green, blue, and pink for only $6.99.

The Mini Cooler comes with a handy clip so you don’t have to worry about your baby dropping on the dirty floor. This is especially awesome for when out and about! The Mini Cooler is great for babies 2 months+ and the small, light design easily fits into their hands. It can ease sore gums and even reach the back gums. You can freeze or refrigerate the Mini Cooler to help soothe and calm. It is available in green, pink, and blue for $6.99.

I like how the Bite & Relax teether resembles a pacifier but has more pressure points. Every baby loves to gnaw on their pacifier, and now they can while relieving teething pain. The Bite & Relax was specifically designed to help emerging front teeth. A stage 2 is available for other emerging teeth. It also comes in a sterilizing box which is great to keep stored in your diaper bag! You can get the Bite & Relax for $4.99.

Bite & Brush is great for babies to gently clean their first teeth with the silicone bristles. It also gently massages gums and gives teething relief. The small circle is easy to grasp for tiny hands and is recommended for babies 3 months+. The Bite & Brush is available in green, pink, and blue for $6.99.

GIVEAWAY: MAM would like to give 1 lucky winner a $25 gift card to their site! Simply fill out the form below!

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SwimZip {our fav kids swimwear}

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

It’s not often I get the chance to browse the Facebook pages of the brands we adore and follow, but one I can’t get enough of is SwimZip on Facebook. To see all the celebrity children out there that rock their SwimZip just like our Gigi does…it’s pretty cool! Love seeing a brand that we admire and stand behind 100% getting so much attention with the celebrities as well! Rock-on SwimZip, we cannot wait for the HOT weather to get here!

A wet, wiggling toddler is a nightmare to get out of a bathing suit! By the time we are done at the pool…mommy is just plain DONE. No time to get 4 kids dry and snacked up and into the hot car. Those afternoons truly do test my patience. Last year though, life with the Blakes at the pool was made easier. The boys are old enough to get themselves ready for the pool and to pack themselves after, dry themselves off, grab a snack and get on their way. Gigi on the other hand…let’s just say I no long have to pin her down to ripe the bathing suit off. It’s a simple unzip and off we go! Oh my…you have no idea what a difference it makes. SwimZip is hands down a must have for the season to come!

And come on, how cute is it!! Protection from the sun + adorable designs + a sanity saver for mom = win Win WIN!

Our family frolics in the water at least 4-5 times a week in the Summer, I want nothing more to protect my babes but let them enjoy the fun and that’s accomplished with SwimZip! There’s UV 50 + built right into the fabric of the SwimZip styles…bet you can’t say that about the trunks or bathing suits you currently have for your kids. Check out all this goodness:

Cheers to fun in the sun in the weeks to come!!

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lala lounger {review}

Monday, April 29th, 2013

If only her brothers would get off it long enough so she could enjoy it more!!

I’ve mentioned it several times before, we’re a big family in a small house. Our living room is always a happenin’ place in the evenings with homework, play, TV, bed time stories and more. Yet with a growing family and limited seating, the kids are always lounging on the floor, on bean bags, or random pillows. They would never complain, they prefer the floor. They ALL prefer the floor even more now since it’s graced with a lala lounger!

Meant for sweet babies, stolen by greedy boys. The lala lounger is not only a safe place for baby to sit and enjoy a show, play with toys, or rest with a snack while mommy gets some cleaning done, it’s also a gaming spot for tweens, a wrestling ring for preschoolers, and a reading lounge for toddlers! Boys, girls, grown men who use it as a floor pillow…the lala lounger adapts itself to your needs as your family grows.

For those of you first time parents out there, this product is something that has been in the back of my mind for years now. How many times has your baby fallen over when trying to sit up for the first time on the hard floor, this will cushion their fall. Where to put baby when you need a moment to start dinner, add toys and the lala lounger is a safe haven of play and fun while mommy gets some work done! It’s pure brilliance! We are in love! {from the toddler to the tween}. My favorite time of day now is about 7:45 at night when Gracie and I get to sit alone with a book in the lala lounger, with our blankies, snuggling thru the last minutes of the day.

Loads of designs to pick from! The lala lounger makes a beautiful accent to your home and is beyond perfect to give as a gift for new parents!

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Stride Rite meets Zoe Girl Designs {guest post}

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Having a daughter means many things. One of my favorites? Fashion. I love dressing up Lavery probably just as much (if not more) than she loves to get all dolled up too. I love to pick out adorable outfits with accessories to the nines and watching her prance around so proud.

Among one of her favorite accessories? Shoes. Ever since she was a baby, she has loved shoes and she stands at the shoe closet banging on the door until you open for her to take her pick. Lately, her first choice are these adorable pink pom pom shoes from Stride Rite. Aren’t they adorable?

I love the girliness of these shoes and Lavery does too. We’re having so much fun pairing these with the endless selection of dresses, shorts, leggings, and skirts in her closet! The part mom loves? Stride Rite is a trusted brand making their shoes with good quality, so no worrying about them getting ruined after a few spills outside.

Even though I have one serious girly girl with a love for fashion on my hands, she’s one tough cookie and she likes to keep up with her big brother. The durability of these shoes gives her both the fashion and the strength an active toddler needs. I can’t tell you how many pairs of shoes we have gone through between both kids and anytime we make the investment on Stride Rite, it’s worth every penny.

Now that we’ve got THE shoes, what about the clothing and accessories?

I had the opportunity to work with the fabulous Zoe Girl Designs at an event last weekend and she graciously gave us the adorable chevron skirt seen in the photos. I first recognized Zoe Girl Designs, because her adorable boutique clothing is on sale at The Boulevard at South End and as soon as I spotted the chevron toddler fashion, I was hooked! I was so thrilled when she contacted me to participate in The Great Cloth Diaper Change last weekend and even more excited when she offered up one of her especially cute creations for my princess to sport at the event!

Lavery’s Zoe Girl Designs skirt plus Stride Rite shoes are polished off with an adorable headband purchased from The Boulevard at South End! I think I have a little fashionista on my hands, don’t you? Move over Gisele, there’s a new girl in town! I think she’s got what it takes to start a fashion blog, Toddler Fashionista.. whatcha think!?

Thank you so much to my lovely partner Dana of Baby Elan {Daily} for introducing us to these adorable Stride Rite shoes and Zoe Girl Designs for our fabulous skirt. Good news – they’re both Lavery approved!

Forever’s Like a Dream Sample Disclosure: The opinions expressed above are honest, accurate, and not encouraged anyway by monetary donations. A skirt and pair of shoes free of charge were received from said company, as stated within the editorial.

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