What We Love: Dr Brown's Baby Products

What We Love: Dr Brown's Baby Products

 

Hey lovelies, I will be updating you in the next day or so on another pregnancy update now that we are near the end and im over 38 weeks pregnant.  For now I wanted to share with you all about Dr Brown's baby products! I was approached by Dr Brown's to try a few of their items out, as best as I can before our little girl is here, and I was instantly excited to jump on it! We used a few of their bottles with our son and he did great with them.  We tried their Wide neck bottle which is easier to fill and hold and the silicone nipple is also broader based which some babies prefer, i also have the standard Dr Browns bottles in their new pink color for baby girl to try! We were so intrigued by their Deluxe bottle warmer and Deluxe electric bottle sterilizer and how quickly and easily they clean and heat the bottle, we had to try both of those!  Head over to the Dr Brown's website and watch their short video clip on how each work, i promise you'll want to invest in one of these bad boys if you're a working mom like me and need your sitter to be able to have clean bottles readily available as well as get the bottle to the correct temperature for the baby without having to run it under hot sink water or boil a pot of water to heat it.  I love that their breastmilk storage bags hold 6 oz measured right there for you so your husbands or babysitters can easily figure out how much they're feeding the baby. Lastly, I had to try the Gia nursing pillow, this pillow is uniquely shaped so that one end works well for newborns (thick end) and the thin end is best for older babies, it has a broader surface than most nursing pillows which is great because then the baby is well-supported and more comfortable.

 

^^^This is the easiest way to warm a bottle ive ever seen! The Deluxe Bottle Warmer can heat a bottle or a babys food! Its an easy to use LCD control panel and it can adjust the basket to fit different sized bottles. It shuts off on its own after 10 minutes too, so its safe for us tired mamas!

 

^^^This is the Deluxe Electric Sterilizer:  It Safely steam sterilizes 6 BOTTLES in 12 MINUTES! Its literally a 1 button operation and has auto shut off when the cycle is complete. ^^^^

 

^^^It has compartments for not just the bottle base but the nipples and pieces that go inside.^^^

 

^^^Gia nursing pillow with the cover "Beckie" 

To all of my mommy followers, i know how important it is to find a good bottle that you're baby will take! I would recommend trying these 100%!

Shop Dr Browns Here

Safe Home Solutions: HOMage

 Safe Home Solutions: HOMage

Hey my people, oh how i have missed you all week! I have some good news to share, I have found a way to clean my new home that is safe for our little guy! I have always had a problem with using harsh products full of hazardous toxic chemicals, but now that I have a baby things have changed where I don't just have a problem with cleaning supplies, I fear the harm they can do to my little one. Our skin aborbs 60% or so of what we touch! AH! I don't know about you but I dont want my little one bathing in a tub that was cleaned with toxic chemicals! I also don't want to put food onto a counter that was cleaned with hazardous sprays, or have him touching our windows and then sticking his little fingers in his mouth. Its crazy to think about how much we already consume from our foods alone that are probably harmful, the last thing we need to do is add to that mess by spraying chemicals in the air of our homes.  Welcome our solution,.. HOMage. 

"HOMage is a concept that has been a long time in the making. We like things natural. We want our homes to feel happy, and breathe happy. Have you ever read the label of a big brand, chemical cleaning product? I mean, whoa. Not to mention the knock-you-out fumes that fill the house after a couple sprays on a surface that you might actually set some food on". - HOMage 

So here we have three sprays: Window cleaner made of Eucalyptus and Peppermint! (SMELLS AMAZING), Disinfectant spray made of Tea Tree and Lemongrass (i use this on all the surfaces Cash touches or plays on), All Purpose Cleaner made of citrus and clove (this one is strong, you can just smell that clove working away at cleaning your countertops! I love that!).  

*all homeopathic ingredients*

This package is for just $25 for all THREE! Or you can purchase them individually for $10.

Everything is made with love in their garage! Help support small businesses and keep your home safe and clean by purchasing your goods today! Thank you HOMage we love our bottles and will use them with care.

Shop HOMage here.

What We Wear: Starry Knight Design + 15% Off Discount Code

What We Wear: Starry Knight Design

Hi mamas, I'm back after a little weekend break, we had a blast going to the zoo with our best friends and visiting with family. My father in law is in the hospital for an infection so prayers for him would be so appreciated and kind of you ladies.  I love having you all as my mama community, its so nice to have this space where i can pour out my heart and connect with other people who feel the same way or understand me in some form. I appreciate each of you and love hearing from you so thank you for the outpour of love last week, it was so nice to get to know you guys and to hear from my readers. That is why I blog and I get so excited to hear about your lives as well!

I wanted to share with you this ADORABLE designer's shoe line, Starry Knight Design creates the cutest and most unique baby and kid moccasins that i have yet to see! Moccosins are all the rage right now and I don't think this trend is going anywhere because they are so adorable and so comfortable and sensible for our littles.  Starry Knight Design offers 40+ fun and colorful designs for every style you could imagine. You must check out Melanie's shop! She's been making these unique leather soft-soled shoes since 2008!

These are made from re-purposed leather and have custom dyed suede with an elastic sewn backing so they fit perfectly snug on your little without hurting their little feetsies. Check out these Rust Red fringe moccs she sent Cash. These are my new favorite shoes, I just love a pop of red and anything rustic looking!

Scroll down for 15% off Coupon Code just for my readers, get to it soon because the offer ends in 3 days!

Coupon Code: TESSA15  Runs for the next 3 days!!
Starry Knight Design Shop Here

Tight striped leggings H&M
Loose Striped leggings Baby Gap
Jean Shirt Baby Gap
Navy Sweater Baby Gap
News paper boy Hat Buy Buy Baby
Moccasins c/o Starry Knight Design

Products We Love: A Blue Swallow + 30% OFF Discount!

Products We Love: A Blue Swallow + 30% OFF Discount!

Hi ladies,  I wanted to share these adorable custom made and hand made mugs with you all!! A Blue Swallow makes all sorts of beautiful designs. Go check out there shop here to see more. This adorable Aztec mug with has a hand painted feather motif design combined with lines, shapes, and dots! I love it!! This is my new favorite mug to have my morning coffee in...and we all know coffee is a mama must have!  A Blue Swallow makes these microwave and dishwasher safe so you dont have to worry about losing the beautiful design. The owner of the shop, Carmen, is such a sweety and i relate to her so much! Heres what she has to say:

Until the birth of our son, Makai Elisha. I was absolutely in love when I saw his face. I went from wanting a career and getting my Masters Degree, to wanting to stay at home and watch him breathe every second of the day and stare at him even in a stalkerish way ;) I dreaded returning back to work and began to make plans on how to stay home (without killing us financially).

So here we are, a new budding idea full of life and creativity. When I'm not working or running around enjoying my little one grow I'm fervently working on something new for you!

Oh Carmen, im right there with ya and we will support you any way we can! I work two days a week and those two days are still so hard for me to leave him! I confess I just want to stare at my little all day long too!   

Scroll below for A 30% off Coupon Code, this mug originally is only $14 so with the discount that is a STEAL!

Any which way ya turn it its beautiful!

Coupon Code for 30% OFF (good through April 2nd ): TESSA

Check out A Blue Swallow here

XO

THREE DIY Bridal Hair Tutorials

THREE DIY Bridal Hair Tutorials:

Hi ladies, I have partnered with Nume to create three DIY bridal hairstyles that are SIMPLE & stylish for Spring !!! These styles can be done by pretty much anyone, I just cut my hair super short so if I can pull these looks off then they will be even easier with longer hair! First, I wanted to create a simple look for that free spirited bride who is going for more of a beachy vibe, then I created a more bohemian look with a twisted wavy half-updo but added a touch of glitz to dress it up, and the third look is a messy knotted bun with a braided band, this is more of a loose updo for those of you that aren't into a structured tight updo or want a bit of bridal edge.  Check out the different styles below that I created using the Nume Megastar straightener. Most of the time I opt to use a straightener to create a textured wave instead of using a curling iron. Using the Megastar makes doing my hair so easy because it literally takes me less than 5 minutes to style my entire head! It heats up so quick and has a soft handle that is easy to grip and maneuver as I quickly create waves and curls in my hair. 

*Nume Collaboration* see bottom of this post to get a discount code for the Megastar flatiron.

LOOK ONE: Beachy Waves 

1.) Begin with dry unstyled hair. 

2.) Take a 1 inch section starting in the front of your hair on one side,  place the straightener at the top of the sectioned hair. Then twist at an angle while moving the straightner downward towards the ends of your hair while slowly twisting. Then release the hair by opening the straighter.  You should have a curl or a wave depending on how tightly you press and how tightly you wrap the hair around the straightener. If you want a loose wave then don't wrap it as tight around.  The Megastar straightener works so well with styling my hair because it was designed with a rounded barrel so the hair wraps around it perfectly.

To create texture and depth take smaller pieces and wave/curl those. Also, I switch the direction of the curl by turning the straightner away from my face or towards my face for every few sections. This changes up the direction and thickness of the waves giving it a textured more natural look.  Continue this pattern all the way around your head making your way to the other side of your face.  Make sure to get the pieces underneath as well.  

 

3.) Finish off with applying a small amount of argan oil to hair for a piecier finish.

4.) Add a feminine or fun headband to polish off the look!

LOOK TWO: Twisted Half-Updo for A Bohemian Bride

1.) Begin by creating the same textured wave described above using the MegaStar. 

2.) Tease your hair at the crown. I teased three layered sections at the crown. Spray the area with hairspray. Smooth it out if needed.   Apply this light as a feather finishing serum to flyaways and at ends to complete the look.

3.) Take one section framing your face and begin twisting to the back of your head, secure with a bobby pin. Section the hair framing the other side of your face and begin to twist back until you meet the back of your head where your other twist is secured, then overlap it just a tiny bit and secure with a bobby pin. 

4.) Add a bit of glitz to dress it up! Pull out some of your bangs if you want to frame your face.

LOOK THREE: Messy Knotted Bun With Braided Band

1.) Begin with your natural hair whether it is wavy, straight, or curly. If you want to achieve this exact look I used the hair waving process mentioned above in Bridal Look #1. But any texture of hair will work! Then begin teasing the crown of your hair.

2.) Section off the front and sides of your hair and pin forward. In the top right photo you can see this area pinned.  Then take the back section of your hair (the hair left that is not pinned forward) and all in one step lightly grab your hair into a pony tail at the back of your head (pony tail should be level with your ears) then with your other hand grab all your hair and just tuck or smoosh it down into a messy bun & then wrap a clear elastic band around the messy bun. You will have what looks like the bottom right picture.  Now take bobby pins and start pinning in the pieces of hair that are hanging down in the back. The messier the better! 

3.) Take one of the sections that you have pinned forward and beginning braiding towards the back of your head (if you dont braid back then the braid wont lie flat to your head like it is supposed to).  Secure the braid with a bobby pin at the back of your head right above the top of the bun. Then do the other side and secure the ends of the braid underneathe your first braid. Bobby pin down any pieces sticking out of the braid.

The finished product! I love this look! Pull some face framing pieces out if you'd like!

These flatirons are usually $199 but since I have partnered with Nume, I have a code & link for you below to get you SUCH a great deal. I haven't ever had a straightener that has worked as well as this one. The barrel is designed to be rounded so it makes creating waves SO EASY, which if you are anything like me and like your hair wavy instead of straight, this makes my life a whole lot simpler. I also love how it automatically shuts off for you after 30 minutes (NO FIRES here). Its 100% pure ceramic and uses an infared heat light beam! Its no wonder they call it "MEGA". 
Get Your Nume MegaStar Flatiron for just $79 by using code MEGASPRING

Megastar c/o Nume
Photography c/o Kelsey Steindler

I hope you ladies enjoyed the tutorials! Let me know if you'd like to see more of these in the future in the comments section.

XO