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This baby carrier cover might be my favorite baby This baby carrier cover might be my favorite baby item yet! The cover is made using a pattern by @mossbagbaby (or you can order a cover already made by them) and my MIL’s amazing sewing skills. I figured this would be something we’d use in the fall, but we had an exceptionally chilly spring this year and it ended up being perfect for baseball season! It has been so helpful for keeping Sophie warm and cozy and safe from the wind without juggling a large blanket. We get compliments on it all the time too. 

@mossbagbaby is a Native- and women-owned business - go check them out!
Bring on fruit picking season! We try to take adva Bring on fruit picking season! We try to take advantage of all the u-pick fruit in our area from strawberries at the beginning of summer to apples in the fall (with things like blackberries, blueberries, peaches, and more in between). Here are some ideas of what you can do with your u-pick fruit:

ALL the dessert recipes (cakes, cobblers, pies, etc)
Canning (jams, jellies, applesauce - last year we canned the most delicious peach lemonade concentrate and we will definitely be making more) 
Freezing in batches for future baking 
Pre-made smoothie blends in the freezer 
Dehydrating in the oven 
Eating fresh (obviously) 

What’s your favorite way to use large amounts of fresh fruit?
Looking for something fun to do with your kids thi Looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer? @columbus.bounce is back in Columbus all summer long at @polarisfashionplace! @funbox is the world’s largest bounce park with 25,000 square feet of nonstop fun.

The kids loved the obstacle course and the slides the best, but they definitely made sure to check out every activity area. We had so much fun and they’re already asking to go back. 

Tip: buy your tickets online to save and secure your time slot. Timed entry = less crowds 🙌🏻
#AD It’s officially grilling season, so you know #AD It’s officially grilling season, so you know all the BBQ and grilling recipes are getting added to our weekly meal plans. And if you’re looking for the perfect side to go with your grilled meat + veggies, @main_st_bistro Baked Macaroni & Cheese is a no brainer. It’s so cheesy and delicious, and heats in just 5 minutes in the microwave or 20 minutes in the oven. We just pop ours in the oven before cooking everything else on the grill and it’s all ready around the same time!

You can find Main St Bistro’s Macaroni & Cheese in the refrigerated section of your grocer’s meat department. Celebrate National Macaroni & Cheese Day on July 14th with Main St Bistro – visit mainstbistro.com/macaroniandcheese to enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of their amazing mac and cheese! (Link in bio) 

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I filmed this a few weeks ago before school let ou I filmed this a few weeks ago before school let out for summer. We all survived my husband’s first 24-hour shift at the FD after having him home for 12 weeks on paternity leave. I packed 3 school lunches, pumped twice, fed baby a bottle, and got everyone where they needed to be. Late, but we made it. I also treated myself to an iced coffee because why not? 

Loungewear set is the Aria collection from @kindredbravely. It’s so cute and buttery soft, and definitely the way to go when I’m juggling an early morning and getting kids out the door. Use the code WEARLOVEWANDERS15 to get 15% off your @kindredbravely order. (affiliate)

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Date night in. #sponsored We had a rare non-baseba Date night in. #sponsored We had a rare non-baseball evening, so we fed the kids an early dinner and sent them outside to play, baby fell asleep for her evening nap and Jamie cooked us some bacon-wrapped filets for dinner. 

@main_st_bistro Baked Macaroni & Cheese is always a winner when it comes to choosing a side dish. It heats in just 5 minutes in the microwave or 20 minutes in the oven and it’s delicious either way. It’s one of my favorite ways to elevate date night dinner without having to leave the house. You can find Main St Bistro’s Macaroni & Cheese in the refrigerated section of your grocer’s meat department.

Celebrate National Macaroni & Cheese Day on July 14th with Main St Bistro – visit mainstbistro.com/macaroniandcheese to enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of their amazing mac and cheese! (Link in bio)

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Giving myself grace in this season of motherhood a Giving myself grace in this season of motherhood and trying to find some sort of balance in the chaos. If you’ve been following along in my stories, I started going to classes at @otflewiscenter a couple times a week. I was a little intimidated at first, but the instructors have been fantastic, everyone has been really friendly and welcoming, and it’s been easy enough to go at my own pace whenever I need to (which is basically the entire time 🤣). Here’s to getting back on track!

If you’re in the Columbus area, let me know if you want to go to a class together! You can also use the link in my bio get your first 3 classes for free to try them out.

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We’ve had a lot of rainy/chilly days this spring We’ve had a lot of rainy/chilly days this spring, which always puts me in the mood for a cozy meal. #ad It doesn’t get any cozier than a bowl of steaming hot Jook, which is Chinese rice porridge/congee. Think of it like the Chinese version of chicken noodle soup. Your grandma makes you chicken noodle soup, my grandmother makes me Jook. You can make it with either uncooked or leftover rice, just adjust the ingredients as needed. I’m using @ricelandfoods long grain white rice for this recipe - it’s Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Cholesterol-Free and Sodium-free, plus we eat a lot of rice as a family and it’s incredible versatile for everything we make.

Homemade Jook (makes 4 servings):

1 c Riceland white rice
6-8 c chicken stock or water
3 in ginger, peeled and grated
4 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
Salt (to taste)
Chicken, cooked and shredded

Add rice, 6c liquid, ginger, cooking wine and salt to a boil. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally so the rice doesn’t stick/burn to the bottom of the pot. Add more liquid as it cooks if the congee starts to look too dry. Once it is done, turn off the heat, add in the cooked chicken and cover for 20 minutes. This allows the congee to thicken more. Then you can add more liquid to achieve your desired consistency, if needed, and add additional salt to taste.

Toppings are optional, but can include: eggs (poached, soft boiled, 100 year old etc), chili oil or chili crisp, green onions, sesame oil, furikake

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I always felt like it was a given that I’d breas I always felt like it was a given that I’d breastfeed my babies, never expecting it to be as hard as it has been . #sponsored I’m exclusively pumping again (for the third time), but this time with a low supply so we’re supplementing with formula. Choosing @byheart infant formula was probably the easiest decision I’ve had to make this entire feeding journey. It’s made with certified-clean* ingredients like organic, grass-fed whole milk - never skim, organic coconut oil and organic prebiotics. ByHeart’s patented protein blend gets the closest to breastmilk and they do it all with no GMOs, soy, corn syrup, palm oil, gluten or artificial growth hormones. I’m so thankful to have a formula with all-in-one benefits I can give my baby confidently alongside our breastfeeding journey. 

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Navigating devices and technology with our kids is Navigating devices and technology with our kids is definitely a journey. #BarkAd We got our tween a Bark Phone for the summer so he can have a little more freedom  but still stay safely connected with us. @barktechnologies parent control app allows us to monitor content, manage screen time, and block certain apps and websites. For us, that means no social media but still giving him access to games and the ability to check the scores of his favorite teams. And you can adjust restrictions as your child gets older. As parents, we get alerts for potential risks, including bullying and depression. Plus there’s location tracking through GPS so we know where he is at all times. 

If you’re exploring phones for your tween or teen, definitely check out the Bark Phone. It’s digital freedom with a safety net. 

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Rocksbox: What’s Inside | Subscription Box Review

February 19, 2016      favorite things, for the mamas      2 Comments

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Many of you don’t know that in college, I spent a few years working with a direct sales jewelry company. It was my way of earning some extra cash on the side while fully stocking my jewelry cabinet with all my party samples. After getting married and working my first “big girl” job, I quit. It was no longer for me, as I was tired of all the driving required since we now lived in a large metropolitan area, and because I wanted to enjoy my relationships with my friends and co-workers as…friends and co-workers instead of a pool of potential customers. Even though I’ve long since exchanged my sparkly earrings for yoga pants appropriate for chasing around a toddler, I’ve missed my ever-revolving door of jewelry to pick from. So when an opportunity came up to give Rocksbox a try, I couldn’t wait to see what I’d been missing and share a little Rocksbox review. If you’re intrigued like I was, there’s even a code at the bottom of this post you can use to get one month free as a trial.

What is Rocksbox? It’s a monthly subscription box that gives you designer fashion jewelry to wear with no obligation to buy. When you first sign up,  you’re assigned a stylist. As you set up your style profile, you can tell her about the jewelry you like to wear, what types of activities you would typically wear jewelry for, your overall fashion style, etc. You also get the chance to look through Rocksbox’s catalog of jewelry and mark specific ones that draw your attention for your wish list. As soon as you sign up, your stylist begins choosing the items for your fist shipment. And then it arrives. Isn’t the packaging pretty?
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The inside paperwork include a title note from your stylist where she lists the items in your box and how much the items are if you’d like to purchase them. Not in love? That’s okay. Keep the jewelry as long as you’d like and then send it back with a prepaid label and wait for your next box to arrive. Thinking about keeping something? Your Rocksbox subscription comes with a $10 “Shine Spend”, or credit, you can put towards a jewelry purchase each month. Either way, you can send back your box for a new one as many times you want during the month. If you’re like me and have a hard time committing (hence why I don’t think I could ever get a tattoo), this revolving jewelry stash is simply perfect.

Want to see what was in my first Rocksbox shipment?
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I love all the pretty blues.

The big statement piece was this big Rayna necklace in turquoise from Kendra Scott.
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At first, I found it a little intimidating because it was felt a little showier than I typically wear. When I put it on, though, I really liked it. It’s a long necklace, which I love, and I loved the pop of color against the gold. I enjoyed wearing it for a night out, but as pretty as it is, I didn’t think I’d wear it often enough to justify the purchase. Verdict: Love, but not to keep.
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The earrings were two-stone drop earrings in turquoise and moonstone by Ashiana London. I don’t wear earrings often because I have a nickel allergy and earrings, even hypo-allergenic ones, will irritate my ears after an hour or two of wearing them. But I’m always willing to wear them for a date night or girls’ night out. When I do wear earrings, I typically opt for long, thin, dangly ones. The rounder stones were a big change (at least for me) from that, but I was very surprised at how great they looked when I was wearing them. They also went perfectly with the necklace. Verdict: Love, but not to keep. 
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The third item in my box was another necklace – a dainty cress shimmer lariat by Gorjana. So, so pretty. It was my favorite item right out of the box. However, once I wore it a couple of times, I found myself wishing that it was a longer necklace because of how it fell on my collarbone. I also didn’t like how, when wearing a lower-cut shirt, the necklace was harder to keep straight. Verdict: Like, but not love. 
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Overall, I was pretty impressed with what came in my first box. I didn’t know what to expect, but now I’m looking forward to seeing what else my stylist send me. The prices seem very reasonable too, so I have no doubt that if I completely fall in love with sometime, I might have to spend a little of my clothing budget on something pretty. 🙂

Interested in seeing what all the hype is about? You can use the code littlefirebrigadexoxo to get one month of free Rocksbox to try it out for yourself.

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  1. Emily says

    February 20, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I have heard so much about Rocksbox recently and have been very curious about it! I love the idea of working so closely with a stylist to find jewelry that matches you and your everyday attire!

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  2. Gretchen Blair says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    How fun! Kendra Scott is HUGE here in Austin!!! Of course this is their home base! I love that Rocksbox seems to send out coordinating but not matchy -matchy stuff.

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