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Baby Girl Haul, Wish List Items & the New Year, New Baby Giveaway!

Baby Girl Haul, Wish List Items & the New Year, New Baby Giveaway!

I may already be a mom to a toddler, but I have never been pregnant before, so shopping for baby items has been off to a slow start so far. I chose to focus on decluttering and the holidays before really starting to buy products for our baby girl, who is due in late April. Also, my family has expressed a desire to throw a baby shower this month, so I’m holding off on the major essentials until then so I can see what I have left to get. That hasn’t stopped me from purchasing (and being gifted) some lovely clothing items for our little one in the meantime. Today I’m sharing my baby girl clothing haul and a giveaway!

My approach to baby clothes shopping so far:

  • The items I bought were all on clearance, which has been nice as well since many of these will only be worn one or a few times (or not at all) as she grows! (I spent only $25 on about seven items during one trip!)
  • So far I’ve gotten clothing in various sizes, from newborn to a gifted onesie that is 6-9 months. If she doesn’t wear something I will sell or donate the item as I do with everything else I declutter!
  • One of my goals when shopping for baby clothes is to not only focus on pink for my baby girl. I want her to wear all sorts of colors, including blue!
  • I know people tell new moms to buy practical clothing, but I don’t think everything has to only be about efficiency. If you want to buy something cute, like something for photos, go for it! Also, it’s suggested to stay away from light colors because of stains, but again, if you want something white, get it!
Baby Clothes Shopping Haul and a New Year, New Baby Giveaway!
There’s so much truth printed on this baby onesie.
Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway
These three onesies were found at Nordstrom Last Chance.
Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway
This entire summer outfit is also from Last Chance.
Baby Girl Haul, Wish List Items & the New Year, New Baby Giveaway!
Another Last Chance baby girl clothing find.
Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway
This skirt was purchased with a complimentary credit I received to Swap.com. Practical? No. Adorable? Absolutely!
Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway
I fell in love with this elephant plush rattle toy, which I found on clearance at Target. The Little Sister onesie was a gift from my older sister.

Not pictured: Neutral-colored giraffe onesies and the pink little sister onesie we used in our gender reveal.

A Peek Into My Baby Wish List:

As you can see, I haven’t purchased much. I’m still in shopping-list-creating mode. I want to avoid buying things that are unnecessary, but that’s such a challenge!

The items below are just a peek into what’s on my wish list/registry. Some of the items also happen to be featured in the giveaway I am teaming up to do with some of my mommy blogger friends. We are giving away a bundle of amazing products for your baby worth $200!

One product I have heard rave reviews about was the Boppy nursing and positioning pillow, so it was one of the first items I added to my baby registry. I love all the different designs you can choose from for the cover, especially this Love print. I find that it’s gender neutral and just lovely. Plus, you can switch out the cover if you want!

 

Baby Girl Haul, Wish List Items & the New Year, New Baby Giveaway!

Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway

I like that the tag illustrates the different positions in which you can use the Boppy.

Baby Girl Clothing Haul, Wish List and a Baby Product Giveaway

  • I also really want the Frida Baby newborn grooming and healthcare kit we are featuring in our giveaway! It has everything you need for your little one.
  • I can’t wait to get some adorable swaddle blankets as well! I have even seen some that match mommy maternity robes. How cute would that be for a newborn family photo session?!
  • Because our families live far away from us in Chicago, a gate check bag for our stroller and car seats will be essential for when we have to travel so the baby can meet them.
  • A baby carrier for when we are on the go!

I’ll be sharing more of my registry essentials soon, along with a recap of my baby shower when the time comes. What items did you find you didn’t need? Let me know in the comments!

Enter the New Year, New Baby product giveaway below!

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April Favorites

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I’m also loving this palm tree print makeup bag I found at Marshall’s.

April was a bit exhausting, but in a good way. Graham fulfilled a lifelong career dream, we celebrated Victoria’s birthday early and I did my best to balance an overwhelming workload with my fitness and personal goals. I also tested some new beauty products and accumulated more empties, which I’ll be sharing soon. (One recent purchase was the LA Girl luminous foundation, which I like so far. ) I am still making my mind up about recent buys, but I do have some favorites to share:

KL Polish in Miss Honey: Kathleen Lights described the color (pictured above on the left) as something Miss Honey from “Matilda” would wear, and I agree. It’s become my everyday nail polish color since I bought it last month. I was looking for the perfect spring color, and this is it for me. It’s cruelty-free as well. KL’s website describes it as a warm, melon hue. This polish is long-wearing for me, which is saying a lot.

Photo by KL Polish

The Big One Gel Memory Foam Pillow (Side Contour): I don’t know what I have been doing with my life, except not sleeping well. I switched to this pillow recently and have been sleeping much better. My head and neck rest comfortably on the pillow, which is contoured, so I don’t need to constantly adjust the pillow during the night. I am getting much better sleep, minus the sinus issues I’ve been having. These are normally about $50, but I found them on sale recently for $15 and $25, both good deals.

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DV Bailey Slide Sandals: I found these at Target (it wins again!) and when I saw the price tag of about $16, I had to get them. I was in need of new everyday, neutral sandals to throw on with many of my late spring and summer outfits. They come with yellow and black straps as well.

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Army Green Criss Cross Front V Back Short Sleeve Top: I was hesitant to order this because I was unsure of the quality for the affordable price, but I was not disappointed. It’s a thicker material than you’d expect for $10 and it’s comfortable and cute. I’ve worn it many times already. (I’m actually wearing it as I type this, too.) It comes in maroon, black, blue and yellow, too. 
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Wrappily: I love the fabulous prints offered by this eco-friendly and reversible gift wrap company, which is based in Hawaii. I shared more about it in my last post, so I won’t go into too much detail here. P.S. There’s still time to enter the Wrappily giveaway!


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What to Wear to a Chicago Cubs Game

Cute and casual is my go-to baseball game look. I tend to go for flats, sandals or espadrilles along with shorts and tanks or tees. I try to stay away from dresses because I feel out of place in such a casual environment. You don’t necessarily have to wear logo apparel to sport your team colors; you can find options in your team colors at just about any retailer.

I’m really loving rompers as a summer baseball game option. They are comfortable and adorable. I bought this a multicolor romper from H&M recently, and I plan to wear it when it’s warmer out along with aviators and sandals. For cooler nights at Wrigley Field, I like red pants, denim jacket, a white top and a team hat.  You can never go wrong with a team hoodie or jacket, either. The weather changes so quickly that it’s a good idea to bring them anyway. It was not usual for it to start raining during games last summer, too. Bringing a rain poncho would also be smart when the forecast shows a chance of rain.

Of course, you’ll need to transport your game-day essentials in a cute tote bag. I say go with a Cubs blue, like this one from Michael Kors. You can accessorize with Cubs jewelry and scarves as well.

What are your favorite game-day outfits? Which team do you support? Let me know in the comments!

 

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All That Glitters: Gold Holiday Party Dresses

I can’t remember the last time I bought a dress. Seriously. It had to be sometime last year. Lately, I can’t stop researching holiday party dresses as I sit in my yoga pants. I’m excited for my upcoming trip to Phoenix and for a chance to get dressed up to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Last year, Graham and I went to a football game and then spent New Year’s Eve at home, and while it was nice to get cozy on the couch on a cold night, I have different plans this year: I want to spend the evening with friends in a girly, gold dress. I’m looking at more affordable options, because I just can’t bring myself to spend a ton on a party dress I won’t wear that often. What do you think of my picks? I’ve never used Rent the Runway, but the service sounds tempting. Otherwise I’ll end up in one of these low-cost but lovely options. 

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