I would just love if all of these things appeared in my kitchen :)
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Treasury Tuesday!
Hello Lovelies!
Each Tuesday I will try to have a new Etsy treasury full of inspirational and seasonal wares for you to browse. Hopefully the treasury lists will be something that you look forward to for finding new gifts and goodies!
Here is the first one:
Each Tuesday I will try to have a new Etsy treasury full of inspirational and seasonal wares for you to browse. Hopefully the treasury lists will be something that you look forward to for finding new gifts and goodies!
Here is the first one:
Inspired by gardening (which has been heavily on my mind lately!) and all things Spring!
Love those keycals but don't have a Mac? They have tons of cute labels over at kidecals.com!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
8 Things New Parents Really Don't Need
It used to be that most soon-to-be-parents got tried-and-true items for their baby showers. The only gifts you would receive were things that other moms and dads had found to be completely essential when raising a baby. There were no registries and no gift cards. Basically, everything you got at a baby shower was essential!
Now, a huge chunk of whoever goes to a baby shower (or wedding, or bridal shower for that matter) gets something that the soon-to-be parents registered for. But, if you are that soon-to-be parent sometimes you don't even know what should be on your registry!
Will your baby like this pacifier or that one?
How many diapers and wipes do you actually need?
What about all those fancy toys, activity centers, and crib sets?
How do you choose?!
Some of it will be personal preference, and some of it will be trial and error, but here are some of the products you can make do without:
The Bumbo: Now, I love that they donate a portion of their proceeds to underprivileged kids, but an extra seat when you probably already have a high chair, a swing, a boppy pillow and a car seat? How many seats do these kids really need before they can sit on their own? A better alternative? Get a baby carrier! Baby carriers work through every stage of infancy up to 35 pounds for some of them! When you're teaching your baby to sit, put them in a forward facing position and sit down. They won't fall and you'll still be able to do what you need to do.
All Encompassing Baby First aid kits: A lot of hospitals actually give you baby nail clippers, a pair of scratch mitts, a bulb syringe, and ours even supplied a thermometer. So don't bother buying a huge first aid kit until after you've had your baby or you might end up with a lot of duplicate items that can clutter up your nursery!
Scratch mittens: Gerber mittens come off so easily we decided it wasn't even worth putting them on! Just keep their nails trimmed the first couple of weeks. After the first two months it doesn't seem to be a huge problem. If you really need scratch mittens, there are long-sleeved onesies that come with scratch mitts "built in".
Tummy time mats: The idea of a tummy time mat is great. They come with little pillows to prop up baby's chest and they are pretty small because babies usually don't scoot around too much the first couple months. The problem is infants outgrow them really fast! Soon they want more stimulation and are scooting off of that little mat. A better plan? Get an activity center! You may not use the top part right away, as some newborns are easily overstimulated, but you can use the bottom mat and pillow that most come with.
Tons of Newborn Clothes: Many babies outgrow the newborn size very quickly, and some babies don't even fit in them when they are born! My advice? Get a few newborn onesies, but wait to buy more until your baby is born. Instead fill your registry with a variety of baby sizes, like 3, 6, and 9 month clothing.
Lots of Baby Bottles: Breast milk storage bags are much handier to refrigerate and freeze than bottles. Here is our situation, for example: Our baby needs enzymes to help him digest breast milk. This means that I have to give him half to one ounce of breast milk in a bottle with 4 drops of Colief before he nurses. We only have 6 bottles so I wash bottles either once a day, but I have to wash dishes anyway, so it is not a huge inconvenience. My advice? Feel out your situation before you purchase more than 6 bottles. You might not need as many as you think.
Full Baby Crib Sets: Although they are really cute, the only thing you really need out of the set is the fitted sheet. Of course, you may use more of the set when your little one is a toddler, but by that point it may be fun to let them pick their own!
Diaper Genie: In theory, it's a great idea. Keep your nursery smelling nice and fresh by locking away the smelly diapers. In reality, diapers are not that bad. We have used disposable and cloth diapers over the last 4 months, and there were only 5 or 6 REALLY BAD ones. Most of the time, they really don't smell that bad. Instead you can just keep a few small trash bags in the nursery to contain the awful ones.
There you have it! The 8 items that you don't need to include on your registry.
Of course, these is my opinion! If you feel these are necessary, by all means put them on your registry!
Now, a huge chunk of whoever goes to a baby shower (or wedding, or bridal shower for that matter) gets something that the soon-to-be parents registered for. But, if you are that soon-to-be parent sometimes you don't even know what should be on your registry!
Will your baby like this pacifier or that one?
How many diapers and wipes do you actually need?
What about all those fancy toys, activity centers, and crib sets?
How do you choose?!
Some of it will be personal preference, and some of it will be trial and error, but here are some of the products you can make do without:
The Bumbo: Now, I love that they donate a portion of their proceeds to underprivileged kids, but an extra seat when you probably already have a high chair, a swing, a boppy pillow and a car seat? How many seats do these kids really need before they can sit on their own? A better alternative? Get a baby carrier! Baby carriers work through every stage of infancy up to 35 pounds for some of them! When you're teaching your baby to sit, put them in a forward facing position and sit down. They won't fall and you'll still be able to do what you need to do.
Scratch mittens: Gerber mittens come off so easily we decided it wasn't even worth putting them on! Just keep their nails trimmed the first couple of weeks. After the first two months it doesn't seem to be a huge problem. If you really need scratch mittens, there are long-sleeved onesies that come with scratch mitts "built in".
Tummy time mats: The idea of a tummy time mat is great. They come with little pillows to prop up baby's chest and they are pretty small because babies usually don't scoot around too much the first couple months. The problem is infants outgrow them really fast! Soon they want more stimulation and are scooting off of that little mat. A better plan? Get an activity center! You may not use the top part right away, as some newborns are easily overstimulated, but you can use the bottom mat and pillow that most come with.
(We usually just put down a blanket!)
Tons of Newborn Clothes: Many babies outgrow the newborn size very quickly, and some babies don't even fit in them when they are born! My advice? Get a few newborn onesies, but wait to buy more until your baby is born. Instead fill your registry with a variety of baby sizes, like 3, 6, and 9 month clothing.
Lots of Baby Bottles: Breast milk storage bags are much handier to refrigerate and freeze than bottles. Here is our situation, for example: Our baby needs enzymes to help him digest breast milk. This means that I have to give him half to one ounce of breast milk in a bottle with 4 drops of Colief before he nurses. We only have 6 bottles so I wash bottles either once a day, but I have to wash dishes anyway, so it is not a huge inconvenience. My advice? Feel out your situation before you purchase more than 6 bottles. You might not need as many as you think.
Full Baby Crib Sets: Although they are really cute, the only thing you really need out of the set is the fitted sheet. Of course, you may use more of the set when your little one is a toddler, but by that point it may be fun to let them pick their own!
Diaper Genie: In theory, it's a great idea. Keep your nursery smelling nice and fresh by locking away the smelly diapers. In reality, diapers are not that bad. We have used disposable and cloth diapers over the last 4 months, and there were only 5 or 6 REALLY BAD ones. Most of the time, they really don't smell that bad. Instead you can just keep a few small trash bags in the nursery to contain the awful ones.
There you have it! The 8 items that you don't need to include on your registry.
Of course, these is my opinion! If you feel these are necessary, by all means put them on your registry!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
10 Must-Have Items for New Parents
A few weeks ago, my mother-in-law asked me what would be a great item to buy for soon-to-be parents as she would be going to a baby shower soon. That really got me thinking, if I had to do it over again, what 10 things would I absolutely need for my baby.
So I compiled all of our must-have items and here it is:
So I compiled all of our must-have items and here it is:
Circo Fox Hooded Towel / Circo Infant 6 Pack Washcloth Set Grey/Green / Carter's Baby Boys' L/S Striped Footed Blanket Sleeper / Amazon.com: Motorola MBP33 Wireless Video Baby Monitor with Infrared... / Baby Child Safety Tested Mary Meyer Wubbanub 100% Soft And Cuddly... / Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy / Rhino Toys Oball Rattle, Orange / Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush / aden by aden anais 4-Pack Muslin Swaddle in Life's a Hoot
Circo Fox Hooded Towel: Some baby towels are so thin that they are immediately soaked. These animal hooded towels are the perfect thickness. Plus, they come in many adorable characters.
Circo Washcloth Set: I love these washcloths! These are not bulky and get easily into the little baby skin folds. Adult washcloths are thick, so I definitely recommend getting the soft terry cloth ones! *Make sure to place one between a little boy's legs in case he springs a leak!*
Carter's Blanket Zipper Footie PJ's: This is my husband's favorite piece of clothing! I can't say enough good things about them: you don't have to worry about socks, the fleece repels drool, and they are amazing for middle-of-the-night diaper changes. Much easier than fumbling with snaps on squirmy babies!
Wireless Video Baby Monitor: Video monitors are ideal for checking in on your little one to see if their soft whimpers will turn into wails or if they are sleep cries.
WubbaNub Pacifiers: A toy and a pacifier in one, babies love that they have something soft to hold onto while sucking. They come in many different animal characters!
Sophie The Giraffe: You don't have to worry about this toy being recalled. It's been around for years and is made from rubber that is safe for your babe to chew on. It also squeaks, a sound that babies seem to love!
Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush: Baby bottles are tough to clean, especially for those with big hands. Bottle brushes are super convenient. Plus, this one has a nipple brush in the handle and the suction keeps the brush off the counter so it stays clean.
aden & anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets: Swaddle blankets may just work harder than any other baby item. Not only are they good for swaddling in the first few months, but they also serve as burp rags, nursing covers, and teething toys. They will easily become your favorite "tool".
Oball Rattle: The wholes in these balls are perfect for your baby to grab with those little fingers. This toy was one of the first that my little boy grabbed! They also rattle so
Bright Starts Snuggle & Teethe: These toys are made of soft minky fabric, they have plastic feet for teething, and their bellies make that crinkle sound that babies LOVE!
There you have it folks, the 10 best items for new parents!
Circo Fox Hooded Towel: Some baby towels are so thin that they are immediately soaked. These animal hooded towels are the perfect thickness. Plus, they come in many adorable characters.
Circo Washcloth Set: I love these washcloths! These are not bulky and get easily into the little baby skin folds. Adult washcloths are thick, so I definitely recommend getting the soft terry cloth ones! *Make sure to place one between a little boy's legs in case he springs a leak!*
Carter's Blanket Zipper Footie PJ's: This is my husband's favorite piece of clothing! I can't say enough good things about them: you don't have to worry about socks, the fleece repels drool, and they are amazing for middle-of-the-night diaper changes. Much easier than fumbling with snaps on squirmy babies!
Wireless Video Baby Monitor: Video monitors are ideal for checking in on your little one to see if their soft whimpers will turn into wails or if they are sleep cries.
WubbaNub Pacifiers: A toy and a pacifier in one, babies love that they have something soft to hold onto while sucking. They come in many different animal characters!
Sophie The Giraffe: You don't have to worry about this toy being recalled. It's been around for years and is made from rubber that is safe for your babe to chew on. It also squeaks, a sound that babies seem to love!
Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush: Baby bottles are tough to clean, especially for those with big hands. Bottle brushes are super convenient. Plus, this one has a nipple brush in the handle and the suction keeps the brush off the counter so it stays clean.
aden & anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets: Swaddle blankets may just work harder than any other baby item. Not only are they good for swaddling in the first few months, but they also serve as burp rags, nursing covers, and teething toys. They will easily become your favorite "tool".
Oball Rattle: The wholes in these balls are perfect for your baby to grab with those little fingers. This toy was one of the first that my little boy grabbed! They also rattle so
Bright Starts Snuggle & Teethe: These toys are made of soft minky fabric, they have plastic feet for teething, and their bellies make that crinkle sound that babies LOVE!
There you have it folks, the 10 best items for new parents!
Monday, March 3, 2014
It Is Officially Baby Week!
Today is the day!
It's time to GET EXCITED!
Here is the line up for the week:
- March 3: (Today!) Where to Find Affordable Maternity Clothes
- March 4: 10 Must-Have Items for New Parents
- March 5: Traveling With Baby: 8 Essentials
- March 6: Colicky Babies
- March 7: Gender Neutral Baby Clothes that are Anything but Boring!
- March 8: 8 Things Your Baby Registry Can Do Without
- March 9: Some Out-of-the-Ordinary Baby Shower Gifts
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Baby Week!!!
Mark your calendars! Baby Week is March 3-9!
A time for all things relating to pregnancy and babies.
I have a fun-filled week of posts planned, featuring:
A time for all things relating to pregnancy and babies.
I have a fun-filled week of posts planned, featuring:
- Etsy lists of the MOST adorable products out there
- Amazing gender neutral threads
- Lots of first-hand advice from our first 4 months as parents
Just 2 weeks to wait! :)
Friday, January 31, 2014
10% Off Prismatic Finery Orders Before Valentine's Day!
Looking for something for your sweetheart?
Get 10% off any order over $4 at Prismatic Finery Etsy Shop now until February 13th!
Shop Here!
Offer Code: 10FEB14
Get 10% off any order over $4 at Prismatic Finery Etsy Shop now until February 13th!
Shop Here!
Offer Code: 10FEB14
Monday, January 6, 2014
BabyList Giveaway!
For those of you who do not know who BabyList is, check it out! (http://babyli.st/) Seriously.
They are a website that allows you to make a Baby Registry from products you find anywhere on the internet. Add things from Amazon, Land of Nod, Target, seriously anywhere.
Now that you know how amazing they are, they are giving away a fantastic bundle of prizes! If you are pregnant (or know someone who is) you should really sign up! (Only those in the US are eligible)
Here is the link:
http://is.gd/w4Ut2a
I promise it's legit!
Good luck!
They are a website that allows you to make a Baby Registry from products you find anywhere on the internet. Add things from Amazon, Land of Nod, Target, seriously anywhere.
Now that you know how amazing they are, they are giving away a fantastic bundle of prizes! If you are pregnant (or know someone who is) you should really sign up! (Only those in the US are eligible)
Here is the link:
http://is.gd/w4Ut2a
I promise it's legit!
Good luck!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
These gifts are useful, cozy and perfect for a little pick-me-up in winter! A little more unique than the traditional chocolates and flowers!
Love Story Photo Album
VS Angels Heavenly Gift Set
VS Sexy Little Things Noir Perfume
Handmade Burlap and Lace Pillow
Love Poems
What's Cooking? Gift Basket
100 Places for Women
Teabag Teapot
Gray Infinity Scarf
Good Morning Set of Mugs
Ivory Throw
Love Story Photo Album
VS Angels Heavenly Gift Set
VS Sexy Little Things Noir Perfume
Handmade Burlap and Lace Pillow
Love Poems
What's Cooking? Gift Basket
100 Places for Women
Teabag Teapot
Gray Infinity Scarf
Good Morning Set of Mugs
Ivory Throw
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Hair Tie Finery
These little guys have become quite popular lately!
I thought I would give them a whirl, and fell in love with them immediately.
It's as big of a deal to switch to these as it was to switch to the "Ouch-less" Goodie brand ones (from those hair bands that used to have the metal.... remember those?)!
These come in cute colors and even glitter!
They are super comfy around your wrist. No more red marks from those super tight elastics!
Did I mention they come in cute colors? ;)
They also are much better for your hair. They don't leave large creases after taking them out.
And they're so pretty around the wrist :)
Want some for yourself? Buy them here: PrismaticFinery
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
DIY Day by Day Calendar
I saw this picture on Pinterest a few months ago:
And I thought it was a fantastic idea for looking back at what you've done over the past few years!
It would also be such a fun gift for someone!
And I thought it was a fantastic idea for looking back at what you've done over the past few years!
It would also be such a fun gift for someone!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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