Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Our Top 5 Baby Must-Haves

The must haves for baby...everyone has their own list. Eight months in and here is what we could not live without in our house.


Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Cloths

 These Swaddles are amazing! They are baby soft and the patterns are lovely.Not only can you use them to swaddle the baby they are perfect for a blankie, play matt, nursing cover, burp cloth, and in a desperate scenario, a baby toga (not that I've had experience with the toga...always have extra clothes in the diaper bag and the car for good measure, just sayin'). We carry one at all times.

 Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

 I did not think much about this toy when we received it as a gift at our shower, but it was not long before we realized it would be on our favorites list. Some musical toys have annoying little chintzy tunes. This toy plays classical music accompanied by dancing lights. Baby is mesmerized by it! And as he gets older he can hold and teeth on it more. It is especially handy in the car at night. The music and lights offer just enough distraction to provide time to remedy whatever uncomfortableness occurring.

 ABC Arbonne Baby Care

 We love all our Arbonne Baby Care products. Botanically based, without the fragrances and chemicals, Baby stays squeaky clean while smelling like Baby and not the product. The Diaper Rash Cream clears up any redness quickly (within a few applications at most is what we've found).

 Philips Avent Pacifiers

 We have what we call a little Binky Boy in our home. From early on Philips Avent were the only pacifiers he would take. I loved the clear ones, at first, because you could still see Baby's face. That advantage was quickly overshadowed by the fact that we were constantly loosing them while staring right at them on the ground (tired parents, I know). So we quickly replaced the clear with colors. And speaking of lost binkies, I just discovered their nighttime pacifiers! What's the difference? You may have guessed it; they glow in the dark!

 Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier Holder

 And saving the best for last, is a little fellow we affectionately call: Hercules. This was another baby item I wasn't sure about at first. When Baby was little and drop the pacifier out of his mouth, Hercules was just heavy enough to keep it nearby and Baby could get it back in his mouth. Now that Baby's older, Hercules still gets lots of cuddles, slobbery kisses, and teething back massages.
Exhibit A for the glories of Hercules and necessity of colored pacifiers.

 You can bet at our next baby shower the new Mama will be receiving a few of these items to help celebrate her new little blessing...or we might throw in Baby's new favorite thing...

Speaking of blessings and new moms...you will want to come back on Thursday for a Blessed, Not Stressed Christmas Giveaway! Eeek! I am so excited, but until then: on to the link up!

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Biscotti di Nozze & Cookie Exchange Blog Hop

It's the season of traditions. Little things that warm the heart and create a family bond.

One newer family tradition for us is the cookie table and coffee service after dinner at weddings. My sisters baked almost all of the biscotti for my wedding, we're talking hundreds, an act of love I'll never forget. The Biscotti di Nozze, Italian for Wedding Cookie, is always a favorite that only comes out at special occasions. It's one that I'm adding to my Christmas cookie list. 




2 sticks salted butter,  softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup coarsely ground, toasted pecans (I toasted at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, then pulsed in a nut chopper until coarsely ground)
2 cups flour, sifted
Extra powdered sugar for coating

Cream butter and sugar.  
Mix in vanilla and nuts.  Then mix in flour.  
Roll into 1" balls.  
Bake on Silpat or parchment paper on cookie sheets at 325 degrees for approximately 17 minutes (cookies should not brown).  
Toss cookies in powdered sugar 2-5 minutes after coming out of oven and again when cooled.

 Super easy and the end result is amazing! 

What's becoming a tradition for this blog is an annual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop! Check out these goodies!





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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

With Grit & Grace: November

Happy November! 2016 is almost complete (eeek!) let's make the most of it!

October Goals Recap:

 - Daily self development: reading or listening to an audio book
- 15 minutes on each area of my business daily
 I couldn't get to each area every day, but I was pretty close. 
- Grocery shop and prep meals on the weekend
About 50% on this one.
- Date night (Got to celebrate 5 years since our first date! Hence the romantic/cheesy October goal pic)

 November Goals:

 - Daily business hours
- Daily reading or audio book
- Daily prayer time 
- Organize office space
- Family pictures
- Order Christmas cards
- Finish Christmas shopping





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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

November Currently...

Discovering...

my baby in the darndest places. He manages to roll and backwards inch worm his way into the tightest spots. It's ridiculous!  

Hi Mom!
 

Celebrating...

All Hallows' Day! If you didn't know Halloween is a mash up of the title Hallows' Eve. Today we celebrate all the Saints that have gone before us and are in Heaven. This is why some families choose to only dress up as Saints for Halloween, because we are really celebrating them. We've decided for our family that we'll still dress up, but in fun costumes, no scary stuff! And saints will always be an option. But this year we dressed up as the villains from Rocky and Bullwinkle. That's right, darlinks, for a day Boris Badenov, Natasha Fatale, and The Bomb had successfully captured Moose and Squirrel!
Starting... 

Tuesday Talk Hostess Features back up this month! We had a little bit of turnover with our hostesses and now that the dust is settled, it's time we start questioning the ladies again! Is there anything you want to know about the girls behind the link-up? Let me know and I can add questions into the interview!

 Wearing... 

 my pajamas all day. This is a habit that needs to stop. I always feel more focused when I get dressed for the day, so I have also been shopping around for comfy casual clothes to wear all day. Where are your favorite places to shop for presentable comfy clothes?

 Googling...

Baby development. I will admit it. I haven't read many printed Baby Books, but I've read a good deal online. 

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