Tips on taking your baby to the Swamp.
Goodie Goodie app is a MUST HAVE kids app! This organizational, motivational, and rewards app is perfect for your littles to keep track digitally of their to dos AND it’s FREE to download! This app reminds me of a feature from my favorite book series, Harry Potter, when the kids would earn points for tasks […]
Lily’s first year went by like a flash! Wow! What a week we’ve had. Photos, a visit to the Magic Kingdom, a big party (more to come on this), and lots of love from family and friends. Mama is still playing catch up from all the activity around here, but here are some pictures in […]
Once again, Gators sit atop the leaderboard in several sports this week: Men’s Basketball, Softball, Gymnastics, & Men’s Swimming (SEC Champions)!!! So let’s celebrate with a Giveaway! GIVEAWAY Your little Gator girl can be right there cheering the Gators on in a handmade orange & blue tutu with matching hair bow from Monkee Bowz! Owned […]
I’m the type of person who makes a list even if stuff has been done, just to check it off! Lists, calendars, color-coding systems… they make me happy because I’m a planner. I embrace my Type A personality so when that line appeared on our pregnancy test a year and a half ago, a whole […]
This post by guest blogger, Karen Pestrak. Enjoy! Gainesville’s proximity to major theme parks, beaches and shopping provide plenty of great options for family entertainment, but the costs of travel, tickets and souvenirs can add up quickly, taking a chomp out of your little gator’s college fund. Here are a few easy options for family […]
I love having a little girl because it’s true, they are made of sugar and spice and everything nice! BUT I also love having a girl for all the wonderful hair accessories they get to wear! Lily’s hair is finally long enough to hold a barrette, but before that point, the baby headband almost always […]
As we all know, car seat safety is important in keeping your little one safe in a vehicle. We spent hours reading recommendations, reviews and literature when it came to selecting a car seat. And then we check, and double check every single time we buckle our daughter in. Chest bar in the right place? […]
Until you’re a new Mom, you don’t really consider the logistics of ordering a meal. You think, “I’ll just run in and grab a sandwich.” It all changes when you have little ones in tow. With lots of gear to juggle, I’ve traded in my cute Coach purse for a stylish, yet functional Vera Bradley […]
We are about 2 months away from Lily’s first birthday, and planning is underway! This has been the fastest year of my life and I have cherished every moment. OK, maybe there were about three moments where I definitely needed a break, but still, an amazing 10 months so far. We have the unique aspect […]
Being the scrapbooker and photo/memory keeper that I am, I’ve been excited for awhile to try out a new store that is tailored to Instagram and photo lovers…Polaroid Fotobar! One of my New Year’s resolution is to not let my beautiful photos stay on my phone. I want to see them each day, and smile. […]
It’s a beautiful Florida day so I was out and about with Lily for last minute holiday gifts and stumbled upon these wonderful, glass ornaments by Coton Colors offered by The Pink Chalet in Orlando. All of their collegiate specialty glass ornaments come with a box and feature a coordinating ribbon. The Pink Chalet is […]
If you’re looking for some whimsical Gator art to decorate your baby/child’s room, check out these fun ideas to bring a little bit of Gator Nation into their room. There are additional ideas on my Pinterest board too! What style do you prefer for your kid’s room? Vintage/handmade? Or using the licensed Gator head/logo? Go […]
We waited a long time to bring a little bundle of joy home with us! And, when we found out we were pregnant, I immediately knew our baby would be coming home in a Gator outfit. Once I found out we were having a girl, I knew I didn’t want bright orange and blue for […]
Who doesn’t love a unique, handmade gift? Well, unless, it’s an ugly sweater, right? My choice for finding unique gifts each year is the annual Craft Festival at the O’Connell Center at UF. Although we’ve moved to Orlando, I try to return each year for this festival with its abundance of handmade Gator gifts, whether […]
We took a day trip to Gainesville yesterday so I could visit the annual O’Connell Center craft festival. Jesse took Lily for a stroll on campus while Mama shopped. His Daddy/Daughter time quickly turned into “The Great Search: Finding a Place to Change a Diaper on the UF Campus.” He went into several restrooms at […]
Looking for some great Gator gifts for the holidays? I know I’ve been on the hunt for Lily. We’ve picked up a few items including a toddler-sized Gator chair. However, I am looking forward to the annual O’Connell Center Craft Fair in Gainesville. I always have seen such cute toys there, and now I finally […]
