Packed Up

Still waiting! That whole myth that if your first is early, so will your second has been proven wrong over here. All things considered, I am not miserable and happy to have my parents here helping me with the little guy. I have been packed for the hospital for a really long time. With my first being three weeks early and not having anything packed, I decided to get a bag together a couple weeks ago. Now it stares at me from the corner of my room reminding me that things have not happened. Here is what I packed. As you can see, Tommy helped me out...

For the Baby 

Swaddling Blanket: A cuter one that what the hospital has

Going Home outfit with hat

Baby Book: Have them put the footprints right in the book after delivery

To Pass the Time 

Bluetooth wireless speaker: I liked music during my last delivery

iPhone charger

Camera & Lens: Double checked it is fully charged

Kindle: To try and stay off my iPhone while nursing

Kind Bars: Your own snack is nice if you are starved after delivery

For Mama

Toiletries: I also bring a touch of makeup since there are so many pictures 

Lanolin & Nursing Pads: Because your nipples will hurt and leak 

Comfy PJs: With easy access for nursing and cute enough for company

Eye Mask: Because the lights never get turned off in your room

Nursing Bra: Something soft, Target has great options

Stretchy Tanks & Pants: Surprise, surprise the belly is still there

Belly Bandit: It can't hurt

Slippers: So you can leave your room for a walk if you want to

Monogrammed Hospital Gown: I got this as a gift, it is such a cute idea

Fuzzy Socks: A little extra comfort

What am I missing? Anything that you brought that you are so glad you did? 

xo

Erin 

Honestly

I have gotten a lot of questions about the Honest Company, so I thought I should share what has worked for us and what has not from Ms. Alba's new venture. 

If you do not know, the Honest Company provides eco-friendly, non toxic products via the web and delivered to your door. They offer baby supplies (from diapers, wipes, to lotion), cleaning products, and some toiletries. It is always nice to find products that are natural to use for everyone in your household when they actually do their job. 

Let me say that unlike many bloggers, I have not received any free gifts or promotions from the site and if I did that would be the first thing you would know. So this is a totally unbiased opinion. Although if Jessica wants to send me some swag, feel free girl. 

I started using the diapers when he was about a year. Many people have complained of leaks and I have to say I have not had any trouble. We still use Pampers overnight diapers at night, but supposedly Honest is going to have some of those soon. The patterns are all super cute, as are the plain white ones. They run true to size as any other brand. 

The wipes have not been my favorite. I am only using them to clean up faces and hands after eating and on the go, since the travel size is perfect to slip into a purse. I would say they have some work to do to make the wipes as effective as the Pampers ones I usually use. 

I LOVE the Multi-Surface Cleaning Spray. I use it everywhere, especially in the kitchen. It smells amazing, but also can get out grease on your stove or a stain on your counter with ease. I will be trying some new products since this was so great. 

The sunscreen is the only other product I have tried and it is really nice. It is a greasier formula, but smells good. So far no red noses when using it over here. I have tried it as well, but only on my bod since it seems to greasy for my face. 

You can order each individually or do a bundle a month. I chose individually because I am a control freak about having stock around. The bundle (for baby or household products) can save you some money. I had always used diapers.com before, so I am used to the speedy delivery, which you have to pay for with Honest. They do offer free ground shipping, though. 

Next up in my box is the laundry pods. Interested to see how those go and will let you know. What has your experience been like? Overall, I think the message and products are great and hopefully they continue to improve and expand their line. 

They offer free trials, get started here if you like what you hear. 

xo

Erin 

Weekend Wish: Fancy Flowers

What girl does not love fresh flowers? Either delivered from your love, picked fresh from the garden and arranged, or picked up at the local farmer's market, they make every girl happy. Arranging flowers is so much harder than you would think. Throwing them in a vase just does not look as great as if a professional did it. And while we would all love to live like a Waldorf and have fresh flowers strewn all over, perfectly arranged, it just does not seem attainable for reality.


Or is it??


H.Bloom is a subscription flower service that delivers gorgeous arrangements to you as often as you want based on your style. It is also very affordable with arrangements starting at $35. By the time you buy your favorite flowers at Whole Foods and get them in a vase, you probably spent much of that and do not love the result.

They do not deliver everywhere yet, but check out the site and see if it would work for you. How amazing would this be as a wedding gift or for a new mom? Now we can all get a little fantasy into our homes. 

xo

Erin