S'mores Life

Not only am I proud of the multitude of crafts I made (AKA two crafts, but whatever) for Clara's birthday, I had some amazing vendors and purchases that helped make her birthday party extra special. Maybe this will give you some ideas for your little one's next party. Recipes/food will be coming in an upcoming post. Also, we're insane and planned to do a huge 1st birthday bash, with mostly adults in attendance...Her second birthday party is going to be a frozen pizza and maybe some diluted juice for the three of us. WHOOP WHOOP. Photography - We had Clara's 1st birthday pictures taken a couple weeks prior by Tracy Marshall Photography . If you are in Anne Arundel Country, contact her! She has taken our family pictures before and is not only incredibly talented but is also a dear friend. By looking at the pictures, you would have never known Clara was NOT in the mood to have her pictures taken, Tracy's three year old was not in the mood to have his mommy pay ...

Title is pretty self-explanatory, right? ;) Here is a link to the first part of this "series" - The First Six Months: Baby Gear I Could Not Have Lived Without . I am not doing to do a "gear I COULD have live without" for 6-12 months, because I think parents are a lot more likely to buy gear they may not use the first six months (at least I was.) The Ergo Carrier - Yes, again. This is so carrier is so fabulous that it makes both lists. It's good for newborns (needs a newborn insert or do the cheap solution I wish I had done, roll up a blanket until they are big enough to go without it) and older babies. It's good for hiking. Traveling. Chores around the house. Comfortable  for the adult and safe and comfortable  for the baby, unlike a lot of the crotch danglers you see around. I have the ergo sport because I am really athletic, if you haven't already gotten that vibe from my blog. Jokes, I have the ergo sport because it's made of a lighter weight...

My first review! I was so excited when Bee All Natural , an organic family skin care company, selected me to review their all natural baby powder . I became a facebook fan of Bee All Natural  when I was entering a giveaway for cloth diapers, but I stayed  a fan because I was very interested in their products. As most of you know, I've basically crossed over from somewhat of a granola to a full-blown hippie since having Clara, and have put more of an effort into trying to use all natural products on her skin. I am not incredibly strict about it, we still have Johnson & Johnson's baby lotion (gifts from baby showers) on our shelves, but if I have an affordable option to buy something else I certainly do. That's what I like about Bee All Natural's products; all of their products contain natural ingredients (that I can actually read and pronounce!) and are 100% USDA certified organic. They are handmade by a Michigan Mom, which is great because I love supporting ...