Thursday, May 30, 2013

DIY Hair Bow or Bow Tie Tutorial




Hey there! While doing some shopping at the local fabric store the other day I came across this adorable popsicle fabric and I had to have it! So I thought how could I not make a cute little bow with it since we are celebrating All Things Popsicle Week?These bows are so incredibly easy to make and what's great about them is they can be used either as a bow tie for a little boy or a hair bow for a little girl! In my case I will be doing both!

Here's what you'll need:


1. I used a piece of fabric cut into an 8 x 6 rectangle for the bow tie and 6 x 4 for the bow. You can experiment to see which size works best for you. Then fold in the pieces of fabric as seen in the first image below.
2. Then fold the other ends in so they meet again. (The scissors are just holding them down so I could snap the picture)
3. After it has been folded go ahead and turn it over and pinch down the center of the bow. 
4. Then sew the middle with a needle and thread a couple of times through all of the layers.


5. After the bow is secured you'll want to cut a small piece of fabric to use as the loop for the bow. Again, see what size works best for you by testing it around the bow.
6. Once you have the apprpriate size go ahead and sew it shut in a circular form. Make sure there is enough room to pull the bow through. It isn't pictured, but you will want to flatten out one side of the bow and pull it through the ring. 
7. Next stick you hair clip or bowtie clip in and you can use a little fabric glue to keep it in place. 
8. All done! 


Wasn't that easy? I am in love! You will definitely be seeing my kiddos in some cute little hair bows and bow ties. 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

All Things Popsicle Week!

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fruity pop // coin purse // iphone case // popsicle tee // necklace
Hello everyone!! I hope you had a long and relaxing holiday weekend! Even though summer technically hasn't started, it sure feels like it's already July around here! It always seems like Memorial Day is the perfect time to kick off summer in this Florida heat. And what better way to cool off than with an ice cold popsicle?
We LOVE popsicles in this house and it seems like lately I have been seeing popsicle swag everywhere. So I thought it would only be fitting to declare this week All Things Popsicle Week! I'll be posting popsicle-themed recipes, diy tutorials, and even popsicle fashion trends. 
Above are some cute popsicle goodies I found already. It seems like Kate Spade is really making their mark lately with these icy pops...Enjoy!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Are You Wearing Your Mommy Shorts?

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Last week I came across an article called 21 Acts of Parental Brilliance that was a little life-changing for me. Then this week while perusing through Babble's Instagram feed, I came across a mom blog called Mommy Shorts! At this point it all came full circle...The article was written by Ilana from Mommy Shorts! She is also the mommy behind the new trend called Baby Mugging, where you take a picture of your baby while they are lying down, and the mug is close to the camera so it looks like the baby is actually in the mug :) Genius!

Well Ilana's blog is genius and HILARIOUS! I literally laugh at loud with every post I read and am so happy I found Mommy Shorts-it was love at first laugh :)

So while reading her blog I cam across a hilarious video from a series by Matthew Clarke where they enact a conversation with a two year old, only the two year old is being played by a grown man! I couldn't stop laughing and if you have a two year old at home this video will surely give you a good chuckle or two after a long day with them. 


Ha! I can completely relate since from time to time Sienna calls me "Mommy Princess." 

Two really is the cutest age to listen and laugh :)


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Mommy & Me Time

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Giving birth to Daniel was one of the most bittersweet times in my life. It was and is truly a blessing to have such an amazing little boy brought into my life, but the beginning of life with les deux was a difficult time because I was forced to give up the alone time spent with my little Sienna. I chose to nurse Daniel as I had done with Sienna which was wonderful, but the downside to that was that I had to be the one to give Daniel most of his primary care. Danny definitely took control and helped with Sienna and now their father-daughter bond is stronger than ever and needless to say, Daniel is attached to my hip :)
This past week Sienna and I were fortunate to have not one, but two mommy and me dates. This was the first time since Daniel was born where we actually were able to go and do something fun, just the two of us. Of course we occasionally will get to run an errand together or we have our weekly baby ballerina class, but this was quality time spent together.
First Thursday morning, we went to see the new Madagascar Live show at Busch Gardens which was a great time! Then on Sunday I took her to see our first Disney on Ice show which was absolutely magical. I am so grateful to have my two beautiful babies, but this past week made me realize how important it is to spend some quality one on one time with each child.
Love you baby girl!

    

Monday, May 20, 2013

Insta Weekend!!





Hi there!! Happy Monday!! I know the weekend is over, but life has been pretty eventful and I have so much to share!! Plus Monday is always like my Friday since Danny has tomorrow off...

I also just came off of my first Alt Summit conference called Alt For Everyone and I am so excited for all of the new ideas I have for this year! It was one of the most #inspiring weekends of my life :)

Enjoy!