The Twelve Days of Jack

November 30, 2009 by

So.  October 2008, my husband and I welcomed a little bambino.  Because of the timing, we got a ton of Christmas baby stuff…booties, hats, PJs, bibs–you name it.  So the hubmeister and I came up with a way to showcase our little man in all his winnings but not put him through 500 clothing changes in the one day that is Christmas.  Our solution?  The Twelve Days of Jack (that’s his name hahaha)!

This is the way The Twelve Days of Jack worked:  In the 12 days leading up to Christmas day, we would dress him up in his Christmas socks or his Christmas bib or what have you.  Then we would upload that pic to Totspot which is a Facebook type of thing for babies. It’s fabulous–all your relatives and friends sign up to be your kiddo’s friend and then you upload your journal entry, picture or video ONCE and it sends out a link to everybody he’s friends with.  Each day SOMEONE gets to relish in the fact that their Christmas themed present was showcased AND your kiddo doesn’t have to endure the revolving dressing room door.  It’s definitely a WIN WIN.

We got TONS of applause for this idea from the fam–everyone was anticipating the next day, excited to see what Jack would have on the next day.  So go forth and gear up for your Twelve Days!

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The Best Changing Pad EVER!

November 19, 2009 by

Have you heard of this changing pad?  Dude, it’s SO THE BOMB!  It’s called a Patemm Pad and its round.  It folds up, it holds diapers, it holds wipes, it has a carrying handle so you can grab it and run out the door and you have everything you need for a quick trip.  It also fits perfectly in my Skip Hop Duo Deluxe diaper bag.

I’m telling you this changing pad will change your life.  I have this thing about public restrooms….you know like they are just feces infested germ caves..nothing major.  So when I have to change my child, the same child that squirms relentlessly during diaper changes, I’m always a little freaked about doing it in public because I just know his poor delicate baby skin might touch filth.  Well not with this changing pad I tell you!  You can just unfold it and part of the circle protects your kiddo from the evil backside of the flip out changing table and the other part of the circle is underneath.  PERFECT!  Now if I could just get that other kid to stop sneezing in our direction–pardon the glare I’m giving you as I shield my child, while cleaning my hands with Purell.

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10% off all patemm pads using coupon code:  changes.  Offer ends December 31st.
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It’s a Hootenanny!

November 12, 2009 by

So I think you are catching on to my owl obsession.  It began with my son’s nursery and it just seemed to take off from there.  I just see owls EVERYWHERE!  Hoo you lookin’ at foo?!  That’s right, I said it!

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  1. Anthropologie, Owling Sake Pot
  2. Cocoa & Milkweed’s Etsy Shop, Woodsy the Owl bib
  3. Urban Outfitters, Recycled Tin Owl
  4. Napa Style, Watchful Wooden Owl
  5. Fruitfly Pie’s Etsy Shop, Ceramic Owl Piggy Bank Vintage Design-Orange
  6. Anthropologie, Wide-Eyed Dishtowel-Aqua
  7. Sundance Catalog, Wisdom Necklace
  8. Crow’s Nest Trading Co., Peyton Owl Pendant
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Knock Your Socks Off

November 10, 2009 by

We’ve all seen the Trumpette Mary Jane Socks for girls but what about the little guys?  What do we have to cover up those chubby little baby cankles??  I’ve got just the thing to keep those baby toes toasty!

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  1. Uncommon Goods, Johnny Skater Socks
  2. Boden, 7 Pack Sock Box
  3. Amazon, Trumpette Baby Camo Socks
  4. Uncommon Goods, Johnny Infant Socks
  5. Amazon, Trumpette PeeWee Argyle Box Set
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Big Little Boy Clothing

November 5, 2009 by

I owe all the credit to this post to my one and only babyson Austin (7 yr old).  He assisted in the creation of  his wish list of clothing items.  We already scooped up the Keen’s, so #5 is already being worn!

  1. Tony Hawk® Mock-Layer Screamer Tee
  2. Old Navy Boys Marvel™ Super Heroes Hoodies
  3. Boys Boot-Cut Jeans
  4. Tony Hawk® Microfiber Convertible Cargo Pants
  5. Keen Youth Skyline WP

As its getting colder, the clothes are getting even cooler!

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Modern Quilts! Who Knew?!

November 2, 2009 by

When you think about quilts, you probably think patchwork stuff and a bunch of old ladies sitting around a table.  Quilts aren’t just for the geriatrics, people!  These quilts will keep you warm and toasty just like the ones you think of when you hear the word quilt but also keep you stylin’–and we know that’s the most important thing. Right?

  1. Amy Butler , Thea’s Puzzle Quilt
  2. Fawn & Forest, got me in stitches penthouse modern quilt
  3. The Silly Boodilly Etsy Shop, Modern Improvised Studio Art Quilt-Spring Quilt
  4. Modern Nursery, Super Natural Baby Daisy Quilt
  5. Sewing Geek Etsy Shop, Red Letter Day Quilt in Orange
  6. All the Numbers Etsy Shop, Forest Friends baby or toddler quilt, Branches and Owls, with applique and patchwork
  7. Alison in London Etsy Shop, Colour blocked mini quilt
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Tom’s Youth Line-Too Cute!!

November 2, 2009 by

My 7 year old, Austin, is going to love the Toms Youth line.   Funky and friendly.  In case you didn’t know, Toms donates a brand new pair of shoes to a child in need every time you purchase a pair.

Going with the Remarque Youth Toms for Austin!

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7 Ways to Make an Eclectic Nursery

October 28, 2009 by

When I found out I was having a boy, I knew what I didn’t want in a nursery. I didn’t want pastels, I didn’t want typical.  What I did want was his nursery to look like it belonged to the rest of our house which is colorful and eclectic.

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I had seen, at a local antique show, a slew of owls painted on some weathered fence boards and immediately wanted it for my son’s nursery however it was a GAZILLION dollars, so I set out to make it and therein came the theme for my son’s room: owls.  I read somewhere after I picked that theme that owls bring good luck, wisdom, and watchful protection to your home–LOVED IT!

My hunt for owls then returned the Flights of Fancy Mobile, which just embodied the colorfulness that I wanted.  From there I wanted unique animals and found the Dodo Bird print, Pongo (who I loved so much I framed him) and Magnus.

  1. Oompa, Last of the Great Dodo Birds Print from Noelle Dass & Woodmouse Loves Wood Etsy Shop, Nutty Squirrel Wooden Toy
  2. Girl Savage Etsy Shop, Bunny Rabbit 6 Feltidermy…Large
  3. klt:works, Flights of Fancy Mobile
  4. Bibelot Forest Etsy Shop, Pongo Bear
  5. Egg Press, Magnus
  6. Owl Fence board painting (assembled by my husband & dad and painted by yours truly)
  7. Gush4Plush Etsy Shop, Ritz the Baby Bluebird & Chip the Owl & Sammy the Baby Duck
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What’s That? What’s That? It’s the Great Pumpkin!

October 26, 2009 by

Are you dressing up your wee one this Halloween?  You know, the one that probably hasn’t even had candy yet, but so you can take him around your neighborhood and get yourself candy?  Or are you going to spend the money on a costume for one Halloween picture?  Either way, I have found some TURBO cute costumes that are sure to drive the little one INSANE what with all the stuff around his face and making it difficult to walk and all.  But GOOD LORD they are cute, aren’t they?  I think it’s a tie for me between the Masked Owl and the Roast Turkey…mmmmhmmm baby toes!!

  1. HalloweenExpress.com, Tom Arma Skunk
  2. HalloweenExpress.com, Tom Arma Monkey
  3. CostumeSupercenter.com, Lobster Infant Costume
  4. CostumeSupercenter.com, Infant Lil Elephant Costume
  5. Martha Stewart, Roast Turkey Costume
  6. Martha Stewart, Masked Owl
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I Love Me Some Baby Hats

October 21, 2009 by

When my little boy was a tiny baby, he had a hat on his head wherever we went.  I loved me some baby hats.  My dad told me, if I didn’t stop putting hats on him, his hair wouldn’t grow.  Blagh!  On a related note, my 1 yr old is just starting to get some hair on his noggin.

  1. So What Baby Butt’s Etsy Shop, Green Striped Beanie
  2. Boden, Knitted Hat
  3. So What Baby Butt’s Etsy Shop, Brown Striped Knit Baby Hat
  4. The June Bride’s Etsy Shop, Animal Ears Fleece Hat
  5. Hanna Andersson, Fleece Hat
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