Happy 11 months Mila!

Shrimp swim class

I Signed Mila up at our local YMCA for swim classes! I highly recommend getting them use to the water early. 

Easter Basket for my 9 month old

I went to the Target Dollar Bins and picked up some goodies for my Mila! I'd figure she doesn't understand Easter yet so she won't know if her basket was good or not :)

Bowl-$1  Flatware-$3  Bathtub Book-$1

Love the animal Chopsticks! I know she won't be able to use them yet but had to get them!

Chopstick-$3   Toothbrush holder-$3  Peeps-$1 (I guess the peeps are for me!)

Sesame Beginning Books $1 Each

Basket-$2  Silver filler-$1

This basket was made for less than $20! 

Just reuse the basket and filler for next year!

Note to self: make sure you have a sturdy grip on your basket or it will just fall out!

Spring nails

OPI lucky lucky lavender

Happy 9 Months Mila!

The Best $3 I spent at Target!

Head massager!!!

I love when people play with my hair or when I get my hair cut and colored!

My friend told me about this product she got at the dollar bins at Target. She got it for her boyfriend who does massages. He uses this on his clients.

It is seriously the best thing ever! I don't think I can live without it! I purchased two just in case the other goes missing!

My Everday Nail Polish!

OPI-Ali's Big Break

Always use a basecoat!

Such a classic color!

Top things to Register for a Baby!

Ever wonder what you should have on your Baby Registry? It can be very overwhelming to start your baby registry. Here are my absolute must have for my registry!

Nursery:

-Prince Lionheart Premium Wipes Warmer (Everyone is wishy washy on this, but I love mine)
-Prince Lionheart Table Top Diaper Depot Organizer
-Babyletto Cribs (If you like more of a modern feel)
-DaVinci Cribs (for more Traditional style)
-Graco Pack N' Play with Newborn Napper (We used the napper for two months as her bassinet. The napper is also tilted up so if your baby has reflux it is great.)
-Serta Contour Pad (Trust me-who wants to bend down on the floor to change the diaper after you just given birth!)
- Aden & Anais 4pk Swaddle Wraps (these are nice and big for swaddling)
-Angelcare Video, Movement and Sound Baby Monitor (the movement pad is great for when they roll over and can't lift there head all the way-it gives you peace of mind)

Courtesy of Babyletto

Gliders:

-Newco California Glider (Looks great to put in your living room after you are done using it for the nursery!
-Little Castle Charleston Swivel glider (Great Traditional Glider with clean lines)

Courtesy of Toys R US

Stroller:

-Britax B-Agile Travel System Stroller in Black or Red
- Orbit Stroller Travel System G2 (If only I had the money to spend this much! It has a 360 degree rotation)
-JJ Cole Bundle Me (Great use for the winter time so I don't have to put a heavy coat on her)

Courtesy of BritaxUSA

Nursing/Feeding:

-Boppy Pillow (must have if you are breastfeeding)
-Soothies Gel Pads
-Medela Pump In Style Breastpump On the Go Tote (My friend had one I could test out to see if I would even want to pump so It was nice I could barrow hers before I went to the store to buy one. )
-Hands free bra if Breastfeeding

Courtesy of Boppy

-Dr Brown Bottles
-Dr Brown Drying Rack
-Aden & Anais Burp Clothes (big and absorbent! Its also a 2-in1 and turns into a bib!)

Courtesy of Dr. Brown

-Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
-Chicco Polly High Chair-Zest

Courtesy of Sophie Giraffe USA

Bath:

-Johnsons Bedtime Baby Lotion (great for adults)
-Fisher Price Animal Krackers Rinsin Fun Tub (love the sling to wash baby-makes me feel safe when cleaning her)
-Turtle Thermometer
-Boon Frog Pod (cute way to store bath toys)

Courtesy of Boon Inc

Activity:

I seen another blogger write this: If you don't see them using it for 3 months then it's not worth getting.

-Evenflo Exersaucer Triple Fun Jungle-(My daughter loved this!)
-Fisher Price Bouncer
-Fisher Price Cradle Swing
-Boppy Newborn Lounger
-Fisher Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym
-Bumbo (I use this as a high chair when traveling)

Courtesy of Evenflo

Diaper Bag:

-Thirty-One Bag-Organizing Utility Tote

Courtesy of Thirty-One Gifts

Diapers/Wipes:

-Pampers Swaddlers (love the blue line to help me with wet diapers)
-Sams Club Wipes
-Boudreaux's Butt Paste (I feel this works better than A&D)

Courtesy of Buttpaste

Random:

-Brica Baby In-Sight Mega Mirror (It's nice to see what they are doing in the back and not pulling over everytime to see if they are ok!)
-Carter Clothes (they grow so fast and great on price)
-Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator (I SWEAR BY THIS PRODUCT! THE BEST THING EVER! SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE BULB AND IT GETS EVERYTHING OUT!!!)
-Halo Sleep Sack (Lifesaver!!!! Make sure you get Newborn and Small)

Courtesy of Nosefrida 

No need to register for blankets, clothes or bibs, you will get a ton at your baby shower!

I would love to hear what is on your baby must have list!

Easter bag for $20!

We are having a neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt this year and I am putting together a prize basket.
I thought instead of a small Easter Basket, we could do a Easter bag and put more candy and toys in it!

I was trying to think of all the things I always wanted when I saw a Easter Basket being raffled or auctioned off when I was a kid.  haha

So I went to my local Dollar store and got everything for my Easter Bag for $20.

I tried to keep it gender neutral so if a girl/boy received it they would be happy.
See below for my list of items I purchased

Can't forget about my peeps!

How adorable is this Easter Bag!

Glow in the dark bunny ears!

Items Purchased:

-Stick Easter Balloon

-Bunny Glow Mask

-Ring Pops

-Large Easter Bag

-Bubbles

-Plastic Easter Eggs

-5pk Lemon Heads

-Yellow Peeps

-Spiky Bouncing Ball

-Crayons

-Markers

-Workbook

-Coloring Book

-Chocolate Crispy Bunny

-Tootsie Fruit Rolls

-Chocolate Foil Eggs

-Lifesavers

- 2 Packs of Purple Easter Grass

-Sidewalk Chalk

Children Learn What They Live

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH CRITICISM
HE LEARNS TO CONDEMN

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH HOSTILITY
HE LEARNS TO FIGHT

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH RIDICULE
HE LEARNS TO BE SHY

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH SHAME
HE LEARNS TO FEEL GUILTY

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH TOLERANCE
HE LEARNS TO BE PATIENT

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ENCOURAGEMENT
HE LEARNS CONFIDENCE

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH PRAISE
HE LEARNS TO APPRECIATE

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH FAIRNESS
HE LEARNS JUSTICE

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH SECURITY
HE LEARNS TO HAVE FAITH

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH APPROVAL
HE LEARNS TO LIKE HIMSELF

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ACCEPTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP
HE LEARNS TO FIND LOVE IN THE WORLD

Cleaning out my Make up Vanity

I like having photos of inspiration when I do my make up!

Had to throw some old make up out! I think I still had some from 3 years ago!!

This make up vanity set was made of brown teak. I spray painted it black and added a Fleur de lei on the bench.

If you have a make up vanity set, make sure to set it where there is natural sun light!

This is in our master closet!

I have a storage organizer hanging on the side of the vanity for my odds and ends!