Shopping for “what you need” as a first time mom can be overwhelming. What is the difference between diaper cream and diaper balm? Do I need a chair for a newborn? And what the hell is a Boppy??? This was exactly how I felt, so I thought I would share a few things I actually used and loved and will use again whenever we decide to have baby #2. So, this u-shaped pillow is a Boppy. It was a…
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My outfit details: romper – Old Navy, vest – Suzy Shier (last year), sandals – Salt Water Sandals c/o Barefoot Contessa, hat – Maui purchase Maddie’s outfit details: Tee + shorts – Carter’s , Sandals – Salt Water Sandals Song: Bright Future (loop) by Akashic Records We have always loved going out for dinner. It’s such a treat to have someone else cook yummy food for you and clean up after. Maddie has now hit her I-Don’t-Want-to-be-in-One-Place-for-too-long phase. We…
Who doesn’t like a deal? Last Fall I was introduced to Just Between Friends or JBF. JBF is a HUGE pop up kids consignment sale event held twice a year. Once in the Fall and once in Spring and hosted by a Vancouver, BC mom. You can save 50-90% on all the items you need for your kids! I stocked Maddie up on all her Winter needs at the last sale. My favourite score was her Zara Baby…
Consigning has become a popular trend out of necessity. Buying new all the time is not only expensive but can be wasteful. In the day and age of over consumption, buying pre-used items is the ultimate way to recycle through reselling. For all you Vancouver Mommies, there is now a one stop shop for you to stock up on all your baby, kid, and maternity needs. Just Between Friends is the leading infant, children and maternity consignment sales event.…
Comparing ourselves to others has become a way of life. We all do it. Her job is better…she’s skinnier than me…I wish I had her house…she has more money than I do…I would do anything to have her legs, I hate mine…why don’t I have the same kind of free time as she does…and so on and so on. It’s a very dangerous and slippery slope. As soon as we compare ourselves to others we are diminishing the wonderful…
