Trendy Headbands for Your Little Fashionista from Rug Belly Boutique!

BIG thanks to Rug Belly Boutique for sending over a handful of headbands to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own!

If you've been following the blog, then you know I'm expecting a girl in September... which means I'm also stocking up on clothing and accessories because that's what every little diva needs in her life, right?!

While there's a million different items I want to stock up on before my princess arrives, I knew I needed to add a few adorable little headwraps and top-knot headbands to her growing collection of cuteness! So when I found Lauren's Rug Belly Boutique on Etsy, I instantly fell in love!

Her shop is full of the cutest, trendiest hippie-inspired headbands on the market and I love that my little girl will look like a true fashionista while she's sporting her new headbands from the shop!

Ranging in size from 0-3 months all the way up to 4T (with custom sizes available as well), you can rest assured Rug Belly has the style of headband you'll want for your little darling for years to come! Plus, the super soft fabric won't be a bother to your babe's head, a huge win for both you and your little!

Not only does Rug Belly sell some of the cutest headbands, they also carry some pretty adorable rompers! I guess you could say Rug Belly is a one stop, ultra hip shop for all little divas needing to accessorize and I'll be honest, I can't wait for my girl to be here so I can make sure she's always rocking one of these adorable and super soft headbands!

Are you interested in staying up to date with your new favorite accessory shop for your little gal? Follow Rug Belly on Instagram and be sure to add Rug Belly boutique to your Etsy favorites today!

Interested in finding more awesome items for babies and new mamas?
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The #1 Rated Car Seat: Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip

Thanks to Chicco for sending over this gorgeous seat to facilitate this review, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I'm guessing I'm not the only first time mama (or parent, for that matter) that wants to do everything by the book. I'm searching high and low for safety ratings, the latest information on all the products I get for my girl, and I'm even asking my friends and family for their recommendations when it comes to what we need to make sure she's healthy and safe.

Whenever I heard that Chicco wanted me to review one of their amazing, highly-recommended car seats, I knew I couldn't say no. As a #1 rated car seat, it was easy to fall in love with this beauty, especially in the dashing emerald shade with a colorful and fun zipper!

For added style and convenience, the zip-off canopy, the zip-on visor, and the zip-around boot make this a car seat with gorgeous detail and the perfect accessories!

What makes this car seat so amazing? The ReclineSure® Spring-Loaded Leveling Foot is a great place to start describing the amazing-ness. This feature is included to help achieve proper base angle in vehicle seat. Another reason to fall in love with the Chicco KeyFit Zip is the SuperCinch® One-Pull LATCH Tightener, this feature applies force-multiplying technology to help achieve a tight and secure fit with a fraction of the effort!

If you have a super small baby, this car seat is a great option too. Supporting babies ranging in weight from 4lbs all the way up to 30lbs, this car seat is versatile and a great option to allow your darling to grow with.

This car seat really offers everything a new mama could need to keep her darling safe and since it's absolutely adorable, it's definitely the one I'll be putting in my car! Plus, with all the other amazing Chicco items, I know this brand and more specifically this car seat is one that I'll be able to trust for a long time!

So tell me, which car seat do you recommend if you're already a mama... or if you're expecting, do you think the Chicco KeyFit Zip would be a good fit in your life? I'm excited to hear what you have to say in the comments below!

Make Bath Time Fun & Safe for Little Ones with Skip Hop!

Thanks to Skip Hop for sending over these awesome bath time products so I could review them and include them in my Baby Shower Gift Guide. Regardless, all opinions below are completely my own.

I'm literally counting down the days until my princess arrives, which means that I'm trying to occupy my time and fill up the house with items that are "must-haves" so that we'll have everything we need before she's here. From the perfect bedding to the best bath time products, I've been doing my research and I fell in love with the Skip Hop Moby Bathtime line!

Our little darling will be surrounded with nautical themed things, from mermaids to seahorses... and now whales, we're making sure that we share our love of water with her from the get-go and the Moby line from Skip Hop is the perfect way to make bath time reflect that!

The versatile Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Baby Tub is the cutest way to make sure she'll be nice and clean after each and every bath! While some other tubs on the market are only for infants, this cute little whale tub is the only tub she'll need! With a sling with an option for higher full body support when she's an infant to a lower seated support once she's holding herself up, this tub will grow with her and make bath time fun for everyone! Once she's mastered sitting perfectly, I'll just remove the sling and allow her to splish splash with Moby!

Another reason I love this tub is the handy little swivel hook that allows me to hang it from the towel bar when it's not in use, making for quick and convenient clean up!

We aren't just big fans of the Moby tub though! The Moby Bath Spout Cover is the perfect way to keep my little gal safe from head bumps when she's splashing around in the tub!

The sleek design with an adjustable strap makes the cute little cover fit on most tub spouts! Plus, the cute little flip of a tail makes Moby easy to hang up elsewhere once bath time is over!

Now that we've fallen in love with the Skip Hop Moby line, I look forward to adding the Floating Bath Thermometer, the Waterfall Bath Rinser, the Bath Kneeler, and maybe even the Bathtub Elbow Rest to our collection next!

Have you heard of Skip Hop before? Take a look at the many other adorable items they offer and let me know which one is your favorite in the comments below!

Interested in finding more awesome items for babies and new mamas?
Click here to check out my Baby Shower Gift Guide!

My First Mother's Day Gift Full of Must-Have Goodies from BabbleBoxx!

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media.

I can't even believe it, this year I will technically be celebrating my first Mother's Day as a mama! Taking the time to think about this fact makes me not only overjoyed, but so thankful to be a mama myself and extra thankful for all the amazing mothers in my life! From my own mama, to my mother-in-law, to all the other new moms that I've befriended recently, I know so many amazing women who should be celebrated on this day... and everyday!

While this day is special for all mamas, I guess you could say this day will be super special for me. Celebrating my first Mother's Day as a mom is a milestone, of sorts. We spent years trying for our precious little bundle of joy, so every time I feel one of her precious little movements or find something perfectly pink for her I celebrate a little bit.

So when Babbleboxx sent over a box of goodies perfect for any new mom, you better believe I was doing a little happy dance and celebrating with my little gal once again! While I still have a little bit of time until my little darling makes her official appearance, I'm always excited to find new products or test out items that I've heard great things about and of course, I love sharing my experiences with you.

We'll start with a product that I've actually heard recommended by other mamas recently, Boudreaux's Butt Paste. This fast acting diaper rash cream is one of the best on the market, according to so many of my new mama friends and since they start healing on contact, I'm certain that this will be a go-to item in my little gal's life when the time comes! What's not to love about a diaper rash cream that touts that it's free of parabens, preservatives, dyes, talc, and phthalates. Plus, I love that the line comes in three different strength formulas to help protect against and improve diaper rash, including an All-Natural formula that I think will become a favorite in our home!

Another couple of products that I recognized immediately in the box were Gerber® Onesies® and a bib! You can never have enough of either, so I hear... So obviously I was overjoyed to find these super soft goodies in my box! With layering being one of my favorite ways to style any outfit, I can't wait to make my diva into a fashionista with the perfectly white onesies from Gerber. Ranging in size from newborn to 24 months, my little diva will definitely be rocking Gerber for the next few years! Want to add some stylish basics to your babes wardrobe? Click here to snag a few deals on Gerber Childrenswear!

One item I hadn't actually heard of yet, but was super excited to find in my box was the Sesame Street Naturals Tip, Tummy, and Toe 2-in-1. This easy to use tear-free cleanser is the perfect way to get little babe's involved in bath time and really loving getting fresh & clean! The gentle instant foam cleans and moisturizes delicate skin and hair, leaving your babe feeling soft and smooth. I can't wait to bathe my little babe in this terrific formula and with 98% of the ingredients being naturally derived, I don't have to stress about chemicals or toxins being a part of her bath time routine!

Now the last few items in the box are pretty much for mama, which was a nice surprise, especially when it involves photography related items! My Babbleboxx included a gorgeous yellow Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 70 camera, this little beauty will definitely be used to document my little boo's life so I guess it's kind of a gift to us both! Reminiscent of a camera that my parents used when I was little, this handy little gadget instantly pops out pictures and makes taking photos a breeze and the quality of the photographs is impeccable! While I won't be taking pictures of our babe for a little while, I'm thinking I may have to use the camera for some maternity photos and add in a few of the snaps to her baby book!

Another item in the box that made me smile was the Mustela Maternity Stretch Marks Prevention Cream. This specially formulated cream is made just for new and expecting mothers to help us promote elasticity and to provide comfort and suppleness to the skin, something my expanding belly definitely needs! The ingredients are of natural origin and are completely free of parabens, phthalates, and phenoxyethanol, which makes this product safe for mama & baby and completely okay to use while breastfeeding. While I already rock some tiger stripes, I'm doing everything I can to prevent future stretch marks, so you better believe I'm applying this cream twice a day and keeping my fingers crossed that I won't get any more!

The last item in the box is the perfect way to help beautify myself during this time in my life when I'm dealing with SO much that makes me feel a little rough around the edges; Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Clean & Fresh Toothpaste is the perfect way to brighten my smile and even make it glow a little. With a fresh, new cleaning sensation, this powerful whitening toothpaste leaves my grin feeling fresh for a long while!

While I know there's a lot more that I'll need before my baby arrives, this Babbleboxx was a nice little surprise to receive in the mail and since it included so many amazing things I was able to check off a handful of items from my registry already!

The Cutest Customized Mermaid Blanket from Mend the Fabric Etsy Shop!

Spoiling my baby girl has become a serious habit lately. From buying her oodles of clothing to making sure I'm gathering all the perfect items to add into her nursery, I've really gotten into mama-bear mode. I suppose you could say I'm "nesting" already and I'm totally okay with that fact, my little darling deserves the best of the best... just as all babies do.

With that said, I recently found a sweet little etsy shop named "Mend The Fabric". This awesome little handmade shop makes the best handmade blankets while also providing phenomenal customer service, two things this mama bear needed in her life!

Mariah is the wonderful mama behind Mend the Fabric and she knows exactly what to do to make a mama-to-be more than happy!

We started our little collaboration out on a great note with a friendly chat about her little babe, her business, and who we both are... and once I let her in on the fact that I was working on a mermaid themed nursery for my little darling, she got the ball rolling.

Within a day or two she had come up with a handful of different design ideas, offered to let me choose the specific fabric for the blanket, and managed to sew a blanket that left me amazed and overjoyed.

Not only did she manage to make the blanket for our little pineapple's room in a few days, she decided to send over this adorable southwestern blanket and diaper holder! The cuteness overflows from this cowgirl-esque set, especially because our girl is going to be an "Oklahoma girl" at heart! I'll be honest and share with you, my only issue with this order is the fact that I'm really having trouble deciding which blanket I like more...

With so much detail put into every single item in her shop, it's easy to see why I'm recommending everyone shop her store... from tiny little perfect stitches to the softest minky fabric lining the blankets, she has mastered her craft and I think that's obvious in her workmanship!

If you're looking for a super soft baby blanket, a convenient and cute diaper changing pad, or an adorable small diaper holder, Mend the Fabric is the store to shop!

If you've fallen in love with these treasures from Mend the Fabric as much as I have, be sure to follow her Instagram for regular giveaways and updates on new merchandise!

Interested in finding more awesome items for babies and new mamas?
Click here to check out my Baby Shower Gift Guide!

The Perfect Baby Monitor!

This post was sponsored by Baby’s Journey as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary merchandise to facilitate my review.

In case you haven't heard the news, after years of hoping to become parents, we are finally expecting our little one in September and we couldn't be any more excited! With that said, we are already nesting like crazy and want to prepare the perfect room for our little bundle of joy, as you can probably imagine. I'm choosing fabrics for personalized blankets, picking out little trinkets to decorate the nursery furniture shelves with; I'm already washing and folding all of the adorable little clothing and obviously, trying to equip the room with the best of the best when it comes to her safety and well-being!

While I'm a newbie to this parenting stuff, I've heard from seasoned parents that choosing a baby monitor can be difficult. I've been told that you don't want to be stingy when it comes to being able to keep an eye on your precious bundle of joy and I tend to agree.

So after doing hours of research, I decided that the new AT&T Smart Sync monitor will work the best for our little family. This beauty from AT&T and Baby's Journey, an innovative children's products manufacturer, offers all of the features that I know we will use! Not only does it offer the ability to see my baby at any time, it also will come in handy for documenting (and sharing) our lives!

Once I received the Smart Sync monitor in the mail, I knew I made the right choice! This super cool and sleek little gadget is SO MUCH MORE than just a monitor; I know I'll just love being able to keep track of the little things like diaper changes and feedings while also keeping an eye on my angel at any time, from the monitor or my cell phone! This simple feature provides me with true peace of mind and allows my hubs and I the ability to co-parent easily!

Plus, as I mentioned, this monitor is made for sharing! If you know me, then you know this social media guru was pretty stoked to find out I can share photos directly to Twitter and Facebook whenever I want my family & friends to see the adorable baby doing something adorable or accomplishing a milestone like sleeping through the night or rolling over on her own, all of these memories can be documented and as you can imagine, I'm so excited to share each and every accomplishment!

I know the adjustment into parenthood will be unlike anything I've ever experienced before, I've been warned; but I find comfort in knowing I'll always be able to check on my darling baby no matter where I am with the Smart Sync monitor.  The monitors are now available online and in-store at Babies “R” Us locations. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ATTSmartSync.