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Monday, March 30, 2015

Shop Favorites: Fawn and Finn


Fawn and Finn

One of my favorite things to do with this blog is share those "small shops" with you other mommas out there. I love sharing these small shops because the large majority of them are created by other moms out there who are making an effort to create something for themselves while caring for their little ones.

I was sent 2 bows and an organic teething ring to share with you guys a little while back. I had been busy with blog posts and this one not feeling photogenic with teething and blog posts were getting pushed back a bit, but we are back at it!

I chose two gray-ish toned bows to share with you all. I just feel like these were the most versatile with her outfits!

You can check out the etsy shop here



It had taken me a while to share how much we love her shop because I was waiting for Elba to get used to using the teething ring. Once she learned how to grab things she shoved this thing in her mouth immediately...babies and chewing on things. Thank goodness she has learned how to soothe herself with all those aches and pains it must've been frustrating. 

I definitely recommend picking one of these teething rings up! You won't regret it!


Nothing more fun than an angry teething face ;)


Again, definitely go check them out. These bows have the little alligator clip and can be worn by mommas too!!!


These teethers are a must for grabbing and heading out the door. Nothing quite as painful as listening to a teething baby in the back seat while you drive around doing errands!

Check out her shop here
Fawn and Finn instagram here

XO Sydney


**I was sent all products free of charge, thank you for supporting the businesses that support our little fam**

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Elba's 3 Month Update

3 Months Old



This month has been the most fun I have had with her. She is getting her little personality now and it is funny to watch it develop. She is super stubborn and she knows what she wants when she wants it. She is very demanding and controlling for a mini person. She has been super needy these past 2 weeks because she is teething (poor lil girl).


Momma's Favorite Things 

Ummm besides everything?!?

Still love bringing her into bed with me in the morning

I love that she smiles in response to people talking to her

I love her mini giggles

I love how cuddly she is

I love that she mimics my faces now, if I stick out my tongue a bunch she starts doing it

I love going on walks and watching her look at everything 

I love how chatty she is after the bath

Everything...there is way too much to list, she is my best little mini friend and I love every single second with her

I love her gray eyes right now, I am sure they are still in the process of changing, but they are so pretty and fun to look at


Elba's Quirks

Still loving her bath time as always, it can calm her down immediately

She has preferred breastfeeding to the bottle this past week because she is in pain from teething and just wants to be close

She has rolled over on her own multiple times 

My mom introduced her to Barney, I suppose it was about time since I loved Barney when I was a baby, sadly, Barney was the first to make her giggle multiple times in a row. I've gotta get me a giant purple costume...

She is so CHATTY

When she is being stubborn she tries not to smile and does this half smile half scowl face, gets me every time

She has finally started to tolerate her little swing seat, which frees up my hands for a few minutes during the day

She is so observant on our walks, she just turns her head back and forth to see everything

She has figured out how to avoid motrin and gas drops...just hold mouth shut super tight and shake head back and forth (I can tell her teenage years are gonna be a dream)

My poor girl has two little teeth coming in, she cut a tooth on the bottom and has one about to break through the gums on the top off to the side a bit...breaks my heart

Loves shoving her hands in her mouth (alleviates teething pain) 

Hands in mouth means lots of drool!

Her favorite teething tool is when I wrap my finger in a burp rag and let her suck on my finger

We had multiple bouts of projectile spitting up this month, she kinda goes through phases with this

She is wearing her 3M clothes & slowly transitioning into her 3-6MO jammies (breaks my heart!)

She sleeps through the night and has been doing so for over a month and a half I would say, she goes to bed anywhere between 9:30-12 (depending on the night), but usually around 10:30-11PM and sleeps in until about 5-7AM...it ranges, she has been slowly going to bed closer to 10PM so we are just transitioning her slowly!

Loves lights still

Wants to be held facing out most of the time unless she is tired

She loves her Daddy!

Would rather be outside than inside

Loves stroller walks and baby carrier walks

She hasn't really needed a bottle of pumped milk after breastfeeding anymore, instead I am just producing like a crazy person and way more than she needs

She makes a fish face and starts making sucking sounds when she is hungry

There are so many things she has started doing and she is growing so quickly. Every day is more fun and I love every second I have with her, I just wish it wasn't going by so quickly!!!






If anyone was curious her romper was sent to us by Katie, owner of Bert&Bear for a bit of a trial run! She is adding these rompers to her shop in March, the best for chunky babes ;)

Her etsy shop here

Little Elba, Mommy and Daddy love you so much and love every second of watching you grow. You have made our lives so perfect. I am so lucky I get to be your Momma!

XO Sydney

Friday, January 16, 2015

Shop Favorites: Bert and Bear


Bert and Bear
Etsy Shop 


The creator of Bert and Bear, Katie, was kind enough to send me some goodies for baby Elba. I chose the organic cotton diamond print fabric (I will link below). I love the color gray and the pop of peach was just girly enough!

I love all of her stuff, the boy stuff is to die for as well. 


The fabric is thick and cozy. Seriously, these things are so soft and warm...I want a pair.

I chose to be sent the 0-3MO size...which killed me and they fit her perfectly for her size. Of course they are a bit loose because she is still in some of her newborn clothes, but she has the perfect amount of growing room. The top knot headband fits her perfectly and is adjustable. I suggest ordering true to size!


AHHH nothing quite like baby feet and some adorable print leggings. They can easily change the look of a white onesie. My favorite way to dress Elba nowadays is a long sleeve onesie and some cute print leggings. It is easy for diaper changes and having few layers makes those messy explosions or spit-up massacres that much easier to change. 


The shop owner, Katie, made a discount code for my instagram/blog followers.

She is offering 10% off for a week & all you have to do is use the code SAVE10.

Elba's exact leggings HERE 

Bert and Bear Etsy Shop HERE

Follow her shop on instagram HERE

Katie is a dream to work with and so sweet. Go support her shop and purchase your little one a piece of coziness! Don't forget to use your discount code (see above).

XOXO Sydney 

**I was sent all products free of charge, thank you for supporting the businesses that support our little fam**

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Etsy Shop Collaboration: Illusy Jewelry


Etsy Collaboration

ILLUSY

The name of the Etsy shop is Illusy {all things jewelry}

{{You can find her Etsy shop here}}

Janet, the owner of the shop is extremely talented and the sweetest person ever! She sent me the "tiara ring" which I was obsessing over. I thought it would be cute to wear for little baby Elba. I thought it was gorgeous online, but it is even sweeter in person. I love the two-toned metal look. My engagement ring and wedding ring are two-toned metal and I really like the way it looks so I thought this was a good choice!

On top of her shop being adorable & all of her pieces being simple, sweet, dainty and gorgeous...the packaging was just as cute!


This is the package it came in, completely secure and already wrapped cute enough to hand someone as a gift. If you order something for someone as a gift, no need to wrap it! Super cute and detailed. She puts a lot of thought into her orders and gives her customers all of her attention.


She packed it with a sweet little note!



I am obsessed and haven't taken it off since I received it in the mail yesterday! She has very timely shipping from the time you place your order. 

My favorite kind of jewelry is either super chunky or super dainty & this is my new favorite dainty jewelry shop! I love it!

She is so kind she is giving all of my 
Instagram/Blog followers 20% off a purchase from her shop until August 9th

Promo code: XOXOSYDNEY

Show her some love!
You can find her Etsy shop here
Follow her on Twitter
Stop by her Blog
Stalk her on Instagram @flatandillusy

XOXO Sydney

Monday, July 21, 2014

Maternity Friendly Etsy Shop

Etsy Shop Collaboration 

Last week I got in touch with the Etsy shop owner Christian Taylor, the artist of some cozy pieces. I collaborated with her and she sent me her Ava dress to review for you guys. I am not huge yet, so I haven't desperately needed maternity clothes yet, but there were two pieces I was really loving in her shop and it was the "Taylor" dress (maternity) and the "Ava" dress (non-maternity). I was given an option of colors and went with the black because I thought it would be the most versatile. 


Please excuse the hairbands, they're kind of a permanent accessory. 


The dress is a T-shirt style dress and it is super comfy. It is super easy to throw on with flip-flops and head to the beach with a floppy hat. Definitely easy for errands.


Her shop is called Miss Priss Clothing! Her dresses all look super comfy and I am definitely partial to the Taylor Dress and the Ava Dress!


This is a picture from her shop of the Taylor Dress...looks like a cozy long tank top henley dress!

I am wearing the Ava dress in the pictures above.

She is the sweetest lady and so easy/quick to respond. She is located in Dana Point, CA.

Definitely check her out!

XOXO Sydney