Smitten mittens #Review

I remember I gave knitting a try many years ago and managed only a few arduous inches of tangled yarn and dropped stitches before I gave up. I'll leave the yarn experts to their calling. Essie makes the darn cutest crochet thumbless baby mittens for her Etsy shop crochetbyessie. She said she'd send me her prettiest pair so I left it up to her to surprise me!

This  pastel pink, white, and seafoam green candy colored striped and frilly cuffed mini mitts for newborns delight the eyes with their frivolity. These darlings are a classic item that I wish i could boast I made myself for my baby but instead were good-naturedly gifted to me. Essie's mittens come in every color combination conceivable and more! Right now, each order comes with a free gift of equal or lesser value. At $7.83CAD you can head over to crochetbyessie's to snap up a pair and marvel at how small your child's hands are at one point in life. Cherish the precious moments.


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Double dare #Review

I went along on a treetop ziplining excursion as part of a crowd-pleasing general consensus group outing. I'm definitely not as adventurous as I used to be. This $8.99CAD mischievous animals hanging onto swoops of banner bunting toddler bib is about as much dangly as I'd comfortably like to stomach. Let these playful foxes and owls do the messing around!

Visually, this baby piece is gender neutral at it's best. Beyond looking great, this toddler bib is also constructed with the mentality of a mother. Both the 100% cotton front and the soft absorbent chocolate brown terry cloth backing has been pre-washed to minimize shrinkage.

Candice would like to encourage you to browse her charismatic Etsy store 

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to see what other quirky prints you'll find! Use coupon code BABY2015 for 15% off entire purchase! 


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Laughter is the best medicine #Review

Tonight the Indonesian crew put on a comedic cultural show. They looked like their concept was just to have a lot of fun and not take themselves too seriously.

Joanna's Etsy shop JoEEBaby does a sensational job in seeking out cheeky fabrics that will put a grin on your face. The peeping owls from tree trunk cubby holes print was what drew me to these adorable pair of baby home slippers. The big-eyed cartoon creatures will hold watch over your baby's tiny toes to make sure they're both warm and pretty!

The brand name sewn into the lining of one shoe is a well incorporated detail. Angelic white inner lining is of a soft fuzzy material for that extra touch of coziness!

$26CAD will get you the basic coordinating cotton fabric sole shown above; $30CAD for the upgrade to non-slip. Go grab your lovely little bundle of joy a bit of joy!



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Feature forestry #Review

I'm travelling through slow drifting landscapes this week. Canada's tranquil backdrop fosters a certain spirit. Kirsten is a self proclaimed sewing enthusiast taught by her Nanny. I saw her proudly Canadian Etsy store TheFreshBabyBoutique carrying a fabric that gives shoppers a glimpse into our homegrown heritage. 

This $9.50CAD baby bib's lively woodland animals frolic against a stormy grey background, capturing the essence of our true North strong and free wildlife and rugged coastline. 

Mossy green dotted minky on the reverse adds absorbent functionality; this is a bib afterall. 

This July 1st is both Canada Day and Kirsten's 2nd year business birthday! Happy Canada Day to all and congrats to Kirsten on her success!



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Chewy chunky jewelry #Review

As I'm gearing up for mommyhood, I've been finding out about all sorts of innovative products mothers have come up with from their own experiences. With the numerous baby options out there, smart choices are crucial in reducing clutter. These multi-function necklaces fits the bill: accessory for mom, play-thing for baby. I came across the idea of teething necklaces for that something soft and safe your little one can chew on and play with while you are carrying them. I think this is so practical and the fun bright colors are a very cute way to add punch to a mommy outfit! 

I contacted Emily Thompson after browsing her charismatic Etsy store YouandMeTeething and she was such a good sport to send her Offside Silicone Teething Necklace my way! 

I chose this modern anti-symmetrical piece for it's various shapes, sizes textures and the chic combination of colours, turquoises and cream BPA free silicone beads. 

A half-necklace is a fantastic idea for the long-tressed mothers because the silicone parts won't get tangled in your hair. These necklaces have much thought put into the details. The smooth ivory nylon cord is super comfortable and the plastic breakaway clasp is easy to use. At $20CAD, YouandMeTeething in comparison to what else is on the market, is fairly priced. 

Also, being a fellow Vancouverite, within province delivery creates less of a carbon footprint. It's always a plus to support local small businesses!


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