Raising an Independent toddler, child, or human for that matter, hasn’t always been part of my M.O as mom. Anyone who knows me well – heck, anyone who’s seen me with anyone’s child, let alone my own, knows that I completely define the meaning of helicopter parent. I am guilty of hovering, following, peeking, checking […]
You Do You :: Back to School Kid Crush USA
You do you. I found myself saying these very words on repeat today, as I brought Smallie to school for her first day of Grade 2. I don’t even really like that catch phrase to be honest. So cliche, but what’s a mom to advise her little girl who spent most of the summer saying she was pretty […]
How to throw A Ninja Girl Birthday Party Celebration
It’s a ninja girl birthday party and it’s all about fancy kicks, and turning six! Our Little Mama has transformed herself into little ninja status and we couldn’t have been more excited to make this a fun celebration for her and 30 of her little friends. Yup. I said 3o. (6 are missing from this shot… […]
Ways to Help my Child Stay Asleep :: Vol. 43 #5Faves
It’s a miracle! MY KID SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT! To all my fellow sleep deprived parents – I am not here to boast, believe me. After 5 1/2 years of failed attempts, about a zillion tears (and I’m not just talking about Little Mama‘s) I am here to tell you… There. Is. Hope. It’s been half […]
Back to School For Mom :: Vol. 41 #5Faves
Today, is the 2nd full day of Little Mama being in kindergarten. For the last month of mind-boggling preparation for first day of school, I have simply forgotten what it means to be back to school for mom. Moreover, I have been so distracted by the anxiety and worry about Little Mama being away from me for more […]
5 Fave Things I Never Thought I Would Buy My 5 Year Old :: Vol. 24 #5Faves
Yes. Little Mama‘s five years old. And she’s the only child (ish). So it’s no surprise that the littlest being in our home gets the VIP treatment. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not all about spoiling her (ish). And we try our darnedest not to be the helicopter parents we work so hard to avoid. However, there […]
A New Member of the #ChickenSquad: Meeting BC Chicken Farmers
We are a household of chicken lovers. We eat chicken – a LOT of chicken, we look forward to harvesting eggs while hanging out with the chickens, we call each other chicken, and we exchange chicken jokes. All. Day. Long. We love chicken. And that includes MY little chicken, LD. (seriously, doesn’t she look like […]
Looking Back at LD’s First Birthday – A Tiny St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun
Now that little mama is only days away from celebrating her 4th birthday, I am feeling especially nostalgic. Particularly for this tiny leprechaun… …born mere hours before St. Patty’s day, donning green kisses and sequin a year later, on her very first birthday. As I plan her big bash celebrating 4 amazing years – at the […]
Paddle Boating Miss Daisy – A Weekend at the Lake #WordlessWednesday #Linky
What is a girl to do in Rochester Michigan, surrounded by a gorgeous lake, in the midst of breathtaking weather, accompanied by a very curious toddler? Why… Go paddle boating, of course! Looks like Miss Daisy enjoyed her ride! If you can’t style it, paddle it, “Like” us on Facebook “Tweet” us on Twitter “Pin” us on Pinterest […]
Tips from the Mini Travelista – What to DO… for the Traveling Tot
Ever wonder what a flight would feel like while traveling with a blissfully entertained toddler? … After they have already had their way with this… Without having to always resort to this (no offense, Mickey – you know we love you)… Or relying on this: Well – LD and I are seasoned travelers. And by seasoned, […]
Girls Wear Suspenders Too #WordlessWednesday #Linky
How does a little lady keep her pants from falling down? With suspenders, of course! ~~ Outfit ~~ Tan and Brown Driver Cap ~ Born to Love Clothing Flutter Sleeve Paul Frank Graphic Tee ~ Target Kids Jeans and Suspenders ~ H&M Kids Scout in Control Slip Ons ~ CHOOZE Shoes Think outside of the […]
The Mini Fan-unista #Review and #Giveaway USA only
On a global scale, the last few weeks has been all about competition, winning, losing, cheering, tearing up, breaking down, and everything in-between that has anything to do with sports. So how does a fashionista fit into this world, you ask? Well – let’s talk about one of the most integral parts of the entire spectrum […]
The Midnight Creeper {Wordless Wednesday} {Linky}
I’m often asked when I actually have time to write, and my answer is usually… In the wee hours of the night. And every so often – I get a wee little visitor… Back to work, db “Like” us on Facebook “Tweet” us on Twitter “Pin” us on Pinterest “Catch” us on YouTube “Follow” us on Instagram @babystylista “I-Window Shop” […]
LoveMyAlannah, Part 1 – Love My Gold Medallion
LD and I aren’t really gold people. So when we received the Gold Medallion chain from LoveMyAlannah – we didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. But once we placed this little piece of golden heaven around LD‘s little neck, we did both. Hands down, it is the most adorable necklace this part of the […]
Taking a Moment… {Wordless Wednesday}
It’s been one of those days… weeks, really. Busy, busy, busy. But at this very moment, it was important to stop what I was doing, and to really think about what all of this craziness was for. Today, I took that moment to remember who I am, and what my purpose is… … to […]
Happy BIRTH – Day to our Sweet Tory. Celebrating a Tiny Miracle.
40 weeks ago, from this very day, a tiny miracle happened. Her name was Tory. She was to be my second born. She was a miracle from the onset because despite us being told many times over that it was going to be impossible to conceive without assistance, we beat the odds. We got pregnant. […]
