Even though Pittsburgh has had a pretty cold winter, I hate bulky coats. I need something to block the wind, so I love a coat with a bit of length. When I’m lugging around a carseat (because COLD) and a 3 year old, bulky is annoying and I tend to overheat, even in the coldest temperatures. This faux waxed canvas parka from Joules is perfection.
It’s not too bulky, it keeps me warm, it has a great hood, it has awesome details, big pockets and it’s timeless.
Who’s ready for Spring? We hit record lows this morning in Pittsburgh, and we are lounging around the house with another 2 hr delay! I’m hoping they don’t end up canceling entirely, Harlow’s super sad to have missed Thursday due to the cold already!
A few months after Harlow was born, someone asked me if there was anything I loved that surprised me. I thought about it for a moment and responded, “I had no idea I’d love nursing as much as I do.”
We’ve all got our things and that just happens to be mine. I love that I’m forced to slow down for a moment — it’s one of the tangible times when I notice how much change and growth is occurring. I notice how Jones’s eyelashes are so much blonder than Harlow’s ever were. I see my fingernail shape on his tiny fingers.
I don’t remember who recommended it to me, but I purchased a few Earth Mama Angel Baby products before Harlow was born. When it came to nursing, this product and this product saved me. I was so thankful for each of the items and now purchase them often for shower gifts. They are always at the top of my recommendation list. I’m the worst “product user,” but all of these items I used up completely — and typically ordered more!
From bath herbs to tea to spray and bottom balm — it’s the perfect gift (for someone expecting or for yourself!) This product is my absolute favorite, and I recommend it to just about everyone.
A little bit about Earth Mama Angel Baby:
Earth Mama believes in the natural process of birth, and the healing power of nature. Our mission is to provide safe, herbal alternatives for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and babies of all ages, and to help educate people about traditional plant medicine and safe personal care. We manufacture natural and organic products that work, combining generations of women’s wisdom and traditional plant medicine with the safety and assurances of contemporary evidence based research. If it doesn’t measure up to Mama’s standards, it doesn’t leave the building. (via)
Earth Mama Angel Baby would like to giveaway a Postpartum Recovery Essentials Bundle to one of you! It makes the perfect gift for someone expecting or with a newborn! (or keep it for yourself!)
And we all just take a moment to remember how teensy Jonesy was? how has he gotten so big already. ack!
In my mission to get babies into arms and being worn, I’m so excited to share 2 work at home mamas and their baby- (and doll!) wearing amazingness! Meet Vienna Springs and Stella and Wilbur— two fabulous etsy shop owners with a love of all things babywearing.
I love slings for the ease and speed at which I am able to put Jones into one — they are so great for errands and church and fussy hours and naps and playdates and museums…. can you tell I love them?
Laura, of Vienna Springsposts here color combinations on instagram and stocks her shop every Wednesday night at 5pm pacific. You have to be ready if you want to snatch one up! Krista, of Stella and Wilbur creates matching doll slings in the same silk colors — doesn’t get any cuter!
It’s been a while since I shared a Fix with you! I’ve really only kept a pair of jeans here or there, and mom jeans aren’t exactly the most exciting thing to share. But when I opened this box? I couldn’t wait to share it with you all! I love that it’s a mix of staples and more unique items — jeans and black skinnies were on my list for this post-baby body, and thankfully these black skinny jeans fit perfectly! Rachel came over to hang out, so we snapped a few photos as the babies smooched and planned their future wedding. ;)
Enough with my rambling! Let’s get to it! What would you keep? What do you love? What’s just meh?
(In editing these photos I just realized that we totally forgot to snap a photos of the Stuart Mixed Material Knit Top! I’ll try to grab one today and add it — baby brain….ack! ….. so in super classy fashion, Mr. Ostrich and I took some selfies for y’all. I know you’re so glad. ;)
Yuna Chevron Pointelle Knit Sweater
Gertrude Long Open Knit Jacket
Denna Skinny Jean
Bruce Tie Waist Dress
Stuart Mixed Material Knit Top
So, what would you keep? Have you received a Fix recently? I would love to see!!
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: I love matching my girl, Harlow. Until she tells me that I’m not allowed to, I will continue coordinating our outfits to my heart’s desire. I’m not worried about her voicing her opinions — she definitely makes her’s known, and I love that about her.
To have a little fun, I showed her what I was going to wear and asked her to pick out something to match. She told me, “I need to wear my striped pants then, mommy!” when she saw my new silk tunic from Twice.
Twice is an amazing and totally addicting website that buys and sells premium secondhand fashion. You will see brands like Burberry, J.Crew, Free People and many Anthropologie labels. As someone who doesn’t buy a ton of statement pieces — I love me some classic and timeless — I have absolutely fallen in love with buying some of these fun pieces at Twice for a fraction of the cost.
This discount will expire on 1/15/15 — so hurry!
A few other fun facts about Twice. I love how easy it is to search by type of clothing, size, color, brand, and even specialty sizes (tall and petite). Sales aren’t final: they accept returns within 30 days as long as the tags are still attached and the clothing is in the same condition. If you sign up to receive the Twice Daily New Arrivals email, you will earn 10% off your entire order if you happen to buy one of the items shown in your email!
Selling is also easy with Twice: receive a selling kit with prepaid shipping and Twice takes care of the rest. You can also earn 25% more when you choose to be paid in Twice store credit. So easy!
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