Its VEDA Time...

I am jumping on the VEDA bandwagon and am kind of excited about it! Its definitely a challenge for myself! I kicked it off today with a short video on the super budge friendly Spring or Easter party favor gift basket I put together.

VEDA stands for Video Everyday In April. If you are participating please be sure to leave the link to your channel below!

Happy April everyone!

XoXo.

Trendy Tot Tuesday: T-Shirts and Maxi-Skirts!

Its Trendy Tot Tuesday over here again! Be sure to check out Table For Three to check out all the styling little cuties and to participate as well if you like!

Sometimes in a pinch we just throw random pieces together and they come out kind of cute!

Baby Z was enjoying her late afternoon stroll in a Zara t-shirt and flowy maxi skirt! The shoes are from Target.

Yes that is my shadow trying to capture moments!

One of the best things about having little ones is the constant reminder to stop and appreciate the little things in life...the unexpected beauty. Baby Z always stops to admire the little things.

XoXo!

Shop Baby Z's Closet!

Trendy Tot Linkup

For todays Trendy Tot Linkup I wanted to post a few of my favorite pictures from this past month. I love the above pic of Baby Z holding on to her pet bunny. Dress is from Baby Gap last season and hat is from Janie & Jack.

I love the shorts with tights look! Add in a scarf and its unbearably adorable! Scarf and shorts and H&M. Shirt and boots are Zara. Tights are Circo from Target. Gorgeous scenery is Stinson Beach.

This photo is from a valentines photo shoot I did with Baby Z. Red knit beret is from Zara. Dress is from Etsy boutique The Jaded Boutique. Red lace bottom leggings are from The Childrens Place and Black Patent Bow mary janes are from Janie & Jack.

Lace dress is from Baby Zara. White tights are Circo by Target and purple ballet flats are by Baby Bloch.

XoXo,
Lily Kay and Baby Z

Mommy Review VitaFusion PreNatals

I never used to be one for gummy vitamins. They just seemed so, well, kiddy to me. Then I discovered VitaFusion PreNatals gummies and I kissed my old gigantic traditional pills goodbye. These not only taste amazing but they have no questionable ingredients which is super important to me. For a full lowdown on these chewy candy like vitamins check out the video above.

I found mine at Target but couldn't find them on the Target website. I did find them HERE. 

What prenatals do you use?

XoXo and Happy Friday!!!

Target Finds...

Some goodies picked up from Le Tarje or Target. Mainly baby goodies picked up today and mainly all much needed and necessary items. They have some major clearance going on right now so be sure to check out your local Target if you are needing any items.

Have you picked up any Target goodies as of late?

XoXo

The Simple Things...

In 2013 I want to take some time out of each day to notice and appreciate the little things in life...such as discovering the unique beauty of leaves. Our little ones do it. =)

Turquoise scarf was purchased from Zara last year. It is no longer available but they are having their amazing semi annual sale and have similar ones such as this one.

Light grey blazer was purchased a few months back from H&M. Unfortunately you cannot shop off of H&M online if you live here in the states. 

Leggings are Circo brand found at Target. And they are on major clearance right now.

Grey sueded fringe booties are from Zara and currently on sale.

XoXo.

Baby Z's Closet: A Touch of Burberry

Shirt: Burberry found at Nordstrom Rack for an insanely cheap price.

Cardigan: Pearls & Popcorn

Leggings are Circo from Target

Boots: Mi & O via Gilt

So glad we are finally getting cooler/cold weather here and can pull out the boots and cardigans.

OOTD Baby Style : Picnic In the Park

Baby Z attended her first picnic last Sunday. It was a wonderfully sunny day with just the right amount of light breeze and cool shade thrown in. Baby Z decided to rock some baggy white capris which are currently at Target, a neon hot pink t-shirt also currently at target and some Robeez soft soled shoes. 

Exploring the grass was so much fun and made mommy realize how silly she was for dressing her in white pants of all things for a grassy picnic. Surprisingly enough no grass stains were found on her pants but that watermelon juice....thats another story.

I look forward to more sunny picnics and days out this coming spring and summer. Oh and Baby Z is proudly showcasing her teething necklace that we ordered off of Amazon a while back. Not sure if it actually works or not but it sure does look cute.

Happy spring days and picnics to you!

Up & Up Soothing Vapors Baby Bath

Up&Up Soothing Vapors

A few months back when Baby Z came down with a stuffy nose and cold I went on the hunt for a vapor bath concoction at Target. I was a newbie as this as she is my first child. My eyes spotted only two brands at my local Target; one by Johnson & Johnson and the other by Up & Up. A quick scan of the two products showed me that they both had the same claims, seemingly same ingredients yet vastly different price points. I purchased the less pretty packaged Up & Up Soothing Vapors Baby Bath.

I cannot rave about this product enough. It is a mild tear free formula and like most baby products it is dermatologist tested. It cotains rosemary, eucalyptus and menthol. It has a light herbal/menthol smell and produces lots of little bubbles in the bath. The vapors not only help clear my little ones nose but they actually do seem to soothe her as well. I have used it on multiple occasions and I swear she sleeps better when we have used it. I have used it a few times when I felt their was a cold coming on or when I saw signs of a stuffy nose and I swear this stuff combatted it.

This gets two MrsMommy thumbs up and I will definitly be repurchasing it in the future.

Books, Babies & Budgets

I have been reading to baby Z since she was quite a wee little thing. My doctors encouraged me to read to her as much as possible from a very early age. Now that she is almost 10 months old she actually takes a keen interest in her books and has favorites as well.

Babies can be rough on their books and when a board book costs upwards of $10.00 for a new one you may want to consider stocking your little ones bookshelf with less expensive options. Here are my top tips for book shipping for babies on a budget.

1. Targets have a pretty good selection of baby board books in their dollar section which is usually at the front of the store. They change the selection frequently and you won't feel bad when your little one ruins the spine on these books since they only cost you a dollar.

2. Used bookstores carry oodles of children's books at very reasonable prices. Contact your local used bookstore and ask about their selection and if they have board books of that's what you are in the market for.

3. Consignment sales such as JBF carry more baby books than you'll know what to do with. Peruse their gently used books for great baby reads.

4. Libraries sometimes clear out their stock in preparation for new items. When they do this they usually sell their books for less than a dollar each. Contact your local library to inquire about any upcoming sales.

5. Garage sale lovers, I'm sure I don't have to tell you that this is a prime market for children's books.

Don't be afraid to stock up as children love an ever changing variety and extra books are easy to store on shelved or in containers.

Where do you shop for your children's books?

Holiday Gift Guide: For the Infant in Your Life

I know Christmas is right around the corner and I also know that like myself, many of you still need to do your last minute shopping. Here are my favorite gifts for the infant in your life that you need to shop for. I think the little ones are the easiest as all you need is a simple yet cute item. Popular on my list are the last two items below that capture babys' first holiday.

Trumpette Socks: I simply cannot get enough of these adorable socks that come in the most drool worth packaging. They make already cute baby feet simply irresistible. They have boy themed, girl themed and neutral boxes of socks. Look for some at great prices on Amazon. Or checkout your local Target for Trumpettes more moderately priced line called TrumpetteToo...trust me they are equally just as cute.

Skip Hop Hug and Hide: This super cutesy owl squeaks, crinkles, rattes, reveals a baby own inside, has over 10 different activities and 2 removable teethers. Whew! Not into owls? The Hug and Hide also comes in the form of a puppy, bear, monkey and lamb. My little one is getting the owl this Christmas. You can find this on Amazon or the Buy Buy Baby website. You also could purchase it directly from the Skip Hop website by clicking here.

Holiday Frame: If the infant you are buying for is really little and you want to give something a little bit more on the "memory lane" side, you can give a baby's first Christmas type of frame. Its a sweet way to capture and store your little ones or someone else's' first holiday photo. You can get the frame above from PersonalizationMall by clicking here.

Pearhead Baby Hanging Keepsake: My personal favorite is this do it yourself Christmas ornament that takes your little ones handprint.This really is a crowd pleaser here. Who wouldn't want to pull this out of their ornament storage container each year to hang on the tree? I am getting this for my little one and all my nephews. You can purchase this ornament via Amazon by clicking here.

What are you buying for the infant on your Christmas list?

What I am Liking Now: Evenflo Glass Bottles

I have been through so many different bottles since little Z was born. I can't even tell you how many different brands I have tried. I guess I was always just curious to see if I could find a bottle that was better than whichever one I was currently using. I always had a problem with each bottle brand until I stumbled across Evenflo's glass bottles. So simple, so plain and so old school. Who would have thought I would actually like this? Their are NO fancy tubes, nipples, caps etc etc..The packaging even screams bland, boring and granny. However, these bottles ARE the best bottles I have used thus far and I now exclusively use Evenflo glass bottles in the classic style.

Why you ask?

• Super easy to clean and always look brand new.
• Never get that weird cloudy/old look that plastic bottles get.
• Eliminated about 95% of the gas/air problems with were having with all the fancy schmancy bottles.
• Inexpensive. Like seriously inexpensive. Check them out on Amazon or in your local Target.
• BPA free which is always a plus.
• Saves on buying plastic which aids you in becoming a green mommy!

Trust me I was reluctant to buy these but thought what the heck I might as well give them a shot. Surprisingly I haven't broke one yet which is the one con I can think of with having glass bottles instead of plastic. I have already purchased the 8 ounce size and have stored my 4 ounce sized ones away for baby #2 one day. I will never again repurchase a plastic bottle.

Have you tried a glass bottle before? What are your thoughts on them?

OOTD Baby Style: Once Upon a Dress

So as some of you may already know I have an obsession with baby clothes. So do a lot of the family and friends in my life as well. The result of this is an overstocked closet for little baby Z. Result of this? Baby outfit of the day or OOTD: baby style. Plus maybe it will give others with little girls a few moments of cuteness that they can understand and appreciate.

• Dress with matching green onsie were a set a bought at a JBF consignment event. It is by Carters.
• Black leggings are from Target, they are Circo brand. These are surprisingly soft. 
• Socks ( that dont quite match the outfit ) are Trumpette. Bought at a JBF consignment.
• Hat with matching detachable bow are from Stroller Blanket Mom which is a baby boutique on Etsy.

This floral dress used to be long on her. To get more use out of your little ones summer dresses you can easily add leggings and a shirt underneath. Also if a dress starts getting too short, adding pants, tights or leggings underneath instantly turn it into a tunic.

Sometimes homemade gifts are the best...

I love this cute bib that a co-worker gave me. She spotted it at Target and said she just had to get it because of its adorable pink and white cuteness. Aren't thoughtful friends the best! What takes the cake though ( literally) is when friends take time out of the busy schedule to make you a homemade gift. This same friend who bought me this bib custom made a baby shower banner for me out of scrap-booking paper and ribbon while another friend made me a diaper cake! Absolutely loved them especially since they were homemade. Check out the video of what they made me...My Diaper Cake!

Buying for Baby!

Ahhhh buying stuff for your first baby...nothing like that overwhelming yet exhilarating feeling. Add to that equation that your first baby is a girl and WHOA ...I have no words. My first baby is due end of this month and once I found out that I was having a little girl I have not been able to resist the urge to shop shop shop for her. However, I think I have done pretty well ( I think) considering that I love looking for bargains for all her cute stuff. The picture above is an taste of some of the accessories I have bought for me...uh...er I mean her. I got some cute hats at Target and at Janie and Jack on sale. Some great purchases including the nautical themed frame from Zulily and little bows and tights from Gymboree.