Protect Your Wardrobe + Keep Clothing Fresh with Downy Fabric Conditioner

Thanks to SheSpeaks/P&G for sponsoring today's discussion,
regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

As an avid shopper and a borderline clothing hoarder, I'm always trying to extend the life of my clothing. From carrying a stain fighting pen in my purse to using the best of the best detergents, I want to make sure each and every item in my closet can be worn for (at least) a few years.

While my routine has turned out some pretty good results thus far, adding Downy Fabric Conditioner has really upped the lifetime of my clothes! Now instead of my favorite clothing items losing their shape, they bounce back to the store-bought look after every wash! The best part is the colors of clothing that I've had for a while now are still as vibrant as the day I first threw them in the wash and they are actually softer than ever before.

How does Downy Fabric Conditioner work? The science behind the fabric protection is actually pretty simple. During a ride around the washing machine, garments pull stretch, and rub together. Downy conditions, strengthens, and lubricates each fiber to protect clothing from the friction, and agitation of typical washing cycle.

While Downy Fabric Conditioner does it's best to protect clothing, I've also learned recently (from having oodles of baby clothing to wash) that turning clothes inside out and washing the super soft items (like cotton) on the gentle cycle will keep your clothing looking fresher for longer!

Whether your trying to save an item that you've had for decades or you want to spruce up a new vintage find, I highly suggest adding a little bit of Downy Fabric Conditioner to your next load of laundry! Luckily you can grab a bottle on your next trip to Walmart!

So tell me, what's your favorite item in your wardrobe? Do you have a vintage gown from your mom that you must keep in tip-top condition or maybe a thrift store find that needs a little life brought back into it? I want to hear all about it in the comments below!

The Most Rewarding Way to Shop: Earn + Give Back at the Same Time!

Shopping is one of my main hobbies, you might even call me a shopaholic... but sometimes spending so much can take a real toll on our budget. So I've found a new way to save with Giving Assistant and the best part about saving is that I'm also giving back!

How does this work? For every qualifying purchase originated through Giving Assistant, they donate a meal to a needy family while your saving with the discounts available from their marketplace!

Planning on making a purchase from Ebay soon? You can earn 1% back and help out the Jones' who need a meal on their table! Going to make a big buy from Best Buy? You should click through on the Giving Assistant Marketplace and score 2% cash back for yourself and a meal for your needy neighbor. Not only can you make purchases and earn cashback, you can score coupons too! From stores like Shutterfly to Express, Giving Assistant has tons of coupons for you to score a super awesome discount!

It's that simple to help someone out while helping yourself... That's why when I made my recent purchase from Amazon, with things for Delainey's room and a few hair products, I simply clicked through on Giving Assistant and got 1.5% cash back and helped someone else out.

Are you a fellow shopaholic? You'll be glad to find out that Giving Assistant has partnered with 1,650 stores to help you earn cash back! From Coach to Bass Pro, there is such a variety in stores to shop that you can buy everything you could ever want while helping someone who is actually in need!

Interested in signing up for Giving Assistant? It's a simple process... just enter your email & a password and your set to start shopping! Click here to help someone else out while also helping yourself!

Officially Announcing Baby Harmon's Name & Sharing Our Love for The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe! { + a Giveaway}

Thanks to The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe for sending over the cutest personalized items for our little gal to wear, she's going to be so adorable in these and we're super happy to have been able to share our big news with the world with your help and expertise in embroidery!

I'm going to put this out there for anyone planning on having a child or even contemplating the idea, naming a child has proven to be a super difficult task... I'm not sure how people can just know. Maybe my hubby and I are just super indecisive, maybe I'm just picky or he's too traditional but we've had quite the adventure trying to figure out what our daughter's name will be.

Although, nicknaming her came easily and from the time we found out we were expecting we started calling her our little pineapple. She's been known as the pineapple or our pineapple for about 20 weeks now and while the nickname is super cute and may even be one of her nicknames for life, she may not appreciate being named after a fruit that wears a crown when she's an adult so we had to settle on a real name.

We went through list after list, had narrowed it down to handful of names, finally decided on a first name a few weeks ago, then had the hardest time choosing a middle name. But we finally figured it out, I think the name we've chosen is perfect for this little miracle we've been blessed with and I'm so excited to say she's officially named!

I was thinking we might wait until she was born to announce it on the blog, but it's too much fun to finally know her name and not call her by it. Plus, I love personalizing items and I can't imagine hiding some upcoming projects from you, so without further ado, Baby Harmon is officially going to be named Delainey Kate Harmon.

We decided on Delainey weeks ago, it's the perfect mixture of sweet and classic, but choosing a middle name was shockingly more difficult for us. Kate is our final choice because my middle name is Katherine and my mother and sister share the middle name Kaye, so it's kind of like we are continuing a family tradition with a K middle name but adding our own little twist for her.

Not only have we decided on a name for our babe, we've started personalizing items for her... Click here to learn more about the Cotton Cupcake Shoppe and check out all of the adorable items she carries, including the beauties I shared up above.

From the perfect little pineapple onesies, to burlap art stitched with a sweet quote to hang on baby's walls, to adorable customized hats perfect for showing off your little one's name, this little shop makes the prettiest items and I knew I had to share her work with the big news of announcing Delainey's name...

The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe all started whenever Amber, the owner's, third daughter was 4 months old. She had her in an adorable onesie but noticed it was missing something, she embroidered on her nickname and it's all history... Her little one time addition to her baby girl's clothing turned into a gorgeous shop full of the perfect personalized creations for all babies!

The thing I love most about her shop is that she has a true passion for everything she creates and it really shows. The items she makes are truly unique and one of a kind and I'm so honored we were able to share our daughter's name with you showing off her detailed work.

Interested in finding out more about the Cotton Cupcake Shoppe and possibly ordering a few personalized pieces for you littles? You can find her shop here and don't forget to follow her instagram so you can stay up to date on her latest creations!

Plus, you have the opportunity to WIN an adorable creation from her shop! Use the giveaway tools form below to enter to win an ADORABLE arrow hat from The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe!

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

Bargain Shop From Your Phone with PatPat!

Thanks to PatPat for sponsoring today's discussion, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

With a little baby on the way, I've been trying to cut corners and save a dollar anywhere I can. From scouring through second hand stores to browsing online sales, I've always got my eyes peeled for the best deals and I've luckily been able to save us quite a bit of money!

Since my eye for sales is super strong, I'm also trying to find the best apps to search for deals while I'm on the go. From using coupons while checking out at department stores to finding new ways to shop, I like to think I'm on the up & up when it comes to using my phone to score a bargain! That's why I've been using PatPat for a while now and when they asked me to share my love for the app with you, I knew I had to share my little secret...

PatPat is an app that has changed the way I shop for our little gal. Instead of having to search high and low for the best deals on cloth diapers, I can simply click on the app and find a great variety of styles! I'll be honest and admit I bought 3 the day I found out I was pregnant... if you're a fellow cloth addict, you know it's hard to not buy a stash of adorable diapers for a great deal!

Plus, I love that I'm always able to find an excellent bargain on clothing whenever I want to buy adorable & unique clothes for our little baby girl and my nieces & nephews!

They don't just specialize in baby items though, PatPat has a whole section dedicated to women and our passion for fashion! From the cutest maternity clothing to the best swimwear, I can always find something adorable to add to my wardrobe!

The fun doesn't stop there for adults though, they also have a beauty section... which is how I found the app! When I was browsing for beauty blenders I had a friend recommend the app and I instantly fell in love, with stellar deals on items you could spend an arm & a leg on elsewhere... Any beauty product junkie will be overjoyed when they find the items they've been searching for at a great discount!

While everything is usually sold at a great price to start with, another reason I love PatPat so much is the Flash Sales they offer. Sometimes you can score a dollar amount off, sometimes they run specials on just diapers but the sales are amazing, it all depends on the day and all you have to do to snag the sale is click on the app!

Interested in seeing what PatPat has on sale today? You can download the app for Apple here or for Android here!

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?
Click here to check out my Baby Shower Gift Guide!

Drink in Style with Chuester!

This post is sponsored by Chuester, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Drinking water in mass amounts has always been a main priority for me, from trying to lose weight to helping my baby grow... I've had plenty of good reasons to stay hydrated over the past few years, as most of us do.

So when Chuester asked me to review one of their new cups and share my thoughts with you guys, I couldn't decline the offer. You see these cups are just different from the rest! This gorgeous cup has the ability to keep your drink at the right temperature all day long with it's double-walled glass, while also offering a BPA free, deliciously clean cup, it's obvious why I fell in love with these cups and use them all day long.

I've had tumblers and water bottles galore in my life, but this beautiful little cup is so perfect for my day-to-day routine that I've been washing it and using it almost all the time since I first received it. Coming in two of my favorite shades, a bright pink and a gorgeous mint green, I decided to stock up on cups and own them both now.

Whether you are drinking a cup of joe from your Chuester or sipping on aqua like myself, you'll be more than pleased with your new eco-friendly beverage container. Plus, the ability to see your drink is great if you're trying to achieve the perfect shade of mocha in the morning or you want to make sure your smoothie is still perfectly green.