Fashion Friday: Gap

I am really liking the jean look again. It come in and out of style, but I guess if Gap is doing it again it would be safe for me to pull my non-pant jean items back out of storage? Maybe? Maybe not?

Either way, this is super cute:
Image from Gap.com http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6035&vid=1&pid=102304&scid=102304002

Fashion Friday: Designs by Alix

Searching through Facebook and Etsy I came across this beauty. A local to the Napa Valley, Designs by Alix are a step up on your normal wipes case. This case holds your changing pad and your diaper and is amazingly adorable. Image from HERE

Check out her ETSY shop HERE

She just added some great new items that I am excited to see more pictures of. Go take a look and tell me what you love. If we spark enough interest we might have to work on a giveaway.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Fashion Friday: Loading

Have you heard of the website www.thinkgeek.com ??

Me neither... until I saw this hilarious maternity shirt. HERE
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/womens/bc2c/?srp=1&cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611

My husband starting searching through all the onesies... thinking about the day he will have a son to "geek out"

Fashion Friday: Flip Flops and Socks

I seriously went out on Wednesday night for my last minute brown sugar and bay leaves in my PJ bottoms, an apron, socks and flip flops.

I was hoping and praying that I wouldn't run into anyone I knew.

How silly was I to think that the neighborhood Safeway wouldn't have at least 1 person there that I knew. Yup. I was caught.

It was one of my dearest friend's husband. He took one look at me in the check out line and walked to another line to check out. Was he embarrassed to see me? Or maybe just the other line was shorter? Either way, next year I am totally sending my husband for those last minute things. She is way smarter than me.

Fashion Friday: Stripes

I am a huge fan of this maternity shirt from Target. It comes in a couple different colors. Is it just me or are navy blue and yellow really in this season?

Find it HERE

It comes in blue, grey, and yellow

Fashion Friday: Not Me

I am really not a fashionable person... but it is "fashion friday" so here goes...

I wore a new outfit today. Sometimes I find that I buy clothes that I will be able to wear when I am pregnant again.

Who am I kidding... I almost ALWAYS buy clothes that I will be able to wear when I am pregnant again.

No exception today. Last weekend I went on a little shopping spree with a girlfriend in L.A. I budgeted very nicely and hardly spent a dime. Fabulous!
I did find a fun shirt that I am wearing in the picture here... at the Rack!

Love that store.

A little too much I am afraid.

So when you are non-prego... do you buy clothes that you could wear again when you are pregnant? or just stick to strictly non-pregnant clothes? Do you even get what I am talking about?

Fashion Friday: Second Hand Stores

Our local second hand children's store has a HUGE lot of maternity clothes. Was I the only one in the world who didn't know they sold maternity clothes at these kind of stores? Totally keeping that on my list for next time....

So back to the amazing fashions at second hand stores. I found these awesome boots for my daughter who is obsessed with horses.

This may have been the best $9.99 ever spent.

What kind of things have you scored when buying at second hand stores?

Fashion Friday: Walmart Deals

Interested in a $4 maternity shirt?

Yes, it is from Walmart, in their clearance section, but seriously... you can't beat $4. Well, you could, if it was $3, but hard to find for sure.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Maternity-Solid-Scoop-Neck-Tee/15549361

Fashion Friday: Owls

I love the Owls are so "in" right now. They are cute and can be made any color. They are really popular, popping up all over target and kohls and basically everywhere you look.

That doesn't make them less cute does it??

I also LOVE that they are gender neutral.

You all know how much I love and support etsy... so maybe my next baby will get an owl themed room from etsy. Since I may or may not find out the sex... I could do that, right??

Check out the print HERE

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69734690/owl-always-love-you-wall-art-8x10-baby?ref=sc_4

Fashion Friday: Announcement

Wouldn't this be a fun way to announce a pregnancy?

Just a simple necklace that some may see and others may not.

Just that quiet, no extra hustle and bustle?

Kind of like letting people in on a really exciting secret little by little.
Loving this idea. No announcement from this peanut gallery... but I am anxiously awaiting an announcement from my business partner.

Just sayin...

I really want another nephew.

(one sissy is already baking me a niece, so I want to keep things even.)

Check it out HERE

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62407324/pitter-patter-coming-soon-handstamped?ref=sr_gallery_34&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=pregnancy&ga_order=date_desc&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Fashion Friday: Prego

Love this simple little scrabble tile necklace.

Don't you??

Not only does the Belly Charms store on Etsy have these necklaces, she makes all sorts of pregnant, mother and baby charms. So sweet. Check out her store.

Found on Etsy HERE

http://www.etsy.com/listing/37374719/prego-maternity-black-scrabble-tile?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=pregnant&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Fashion Friday: Laborlooks Gowns!

Hopefully I will get permission from this mama to share her birth story with you!

Welcome to the world sweet baby boy!!

Fashion Friday: Maternity Style

Remember those quizzes you took in Seventeen magazine when you were in middle school? Oh, you don't? Wow, ummm.... I guess neither do I.

I sure don't remember having sleep overs and bringing out the "racy" magazines that my mom cancelled my subscription to when she found out I paid money for it. Seriously. Like it was Seventeen or TeenVogue or some other magazine that I am sure is out of print by now.

She probably thought my Delia's catalog was a little over the top too. Ah mother. How I love you.

Anyway, I found a cute "Maternity Style" QUIZ online that I thought would be fun to take.

Here are my results:

Your Results

You're Pragmatic and PracticalThis bodes well for your future parenting skills; you know when to sweat the small stuff, and when to break out the sweatpants. As for your wardrobe, you're most at home in simple separates with clean lines and classic styling. Fortunately for you, there are lots of great-looking options out there that won't break the bank: Gap Online and Old Navy Online are good choices, as is Motherhood Maternity. And if you want to be ultra practical, you can purchase Belly Basics' Pregnancy Kit -- a tunic, dress, pants, and skirt, all in black. Save the rest of your wardrobe budget to buy fun accessories that you can wear after the baby is born!This quiz is for entertainment and/or educational purposes only. All content here, including advice from doctors and other health professionals, should be considered as opinion only. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

http://www.parents.com/parents/quiz.jsp?quizId=/templatedata/ab/quiz/data/113.xml

What were your results?? Post in comments :)

Fashion Friday: Headbands... for your belly?

So we put ginormous headbands on our teeny tiny little girls... why not take it a step further and put a ginormous headband around our belly. I mean, it is kind on like accessorizing your baby before anyone else can accessorize their baby.

While this is gorgeous- I am just not sure if it has hit the fashion trends yet.

Don't worry, I am sure it will get there soon. If you want to be ahead of the game check out the ETSY shop this came from. HERE

I wonder if I know this person... they are local to me

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76298773/new-maternity-sash-vintage-inspired?ref=sr_gallery_27&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=maternity&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Here is the description from the page:

Stunning peacock feather maternity sash features hand rolled satin rosettes in gold, jade, wine & royal blue. Brown peacock feathers with a touch of maroon and jade, a long peacock tail sword feather, and a sparkly jade sparkly rhinestone finish this beauty off! Feathers may vary slightly in size. All flowers are hand rolled and may vary in appearance making each sash a unique beauty!

♥ Floral and feather portion of sash measure approximately 9"x9"
♥ Satin Sash measures approximately 90" in length.
♥ Sashes are assembled upon purchase. Please allow 3-5 days for production prior to shipping.

Small Parts Disclaimer
Warning: Choking hazard. May contain small parts. Not intended for children under 3 yrs. Adult supervision recommended.

Fashion Friday: Organic Breast Pads

I am not sure why I never used reusable breast pads. I am talking about the nursing pads you put in your nursing bra when you are breastfeeding in order to prevent leaks onto your clothes.

Come on- we all leaked once or twice onto our clothes- especially that first time your milk comes in and you wake up drenched. Believe me 1st time moms- it will happen.

I always used the lansinoh breast pads. I guess I used them because I used Lansinoh nipple cream and Lansinoh storage bags for my milk. Also I really like what they stand for. I felt they weren't trying to sell their products as much as they were really trying to help others.

(Obviously they are a business and trying to make money- but somehow in my mind I was a loyal customer and very supportive of this brand.)

Anyway, they are individually wrapped in plastic, they have a plastic backing to cover the sticky side of the pad. Talk about wasteful. Anyway, I probably went through 30 boxes of these guys with each nursling because I nursed and leaked for so long.

So why in the world would I use cloth diapers to help be green but not use cloth nursing pads??

Enter My Organic Breast Pads HERE

I am sold. They are organic, washable, reusable, and cute. Sure they are usually hidden by a nursing bra and they get all covered in milk, but we will be saving the earth and protecting from embarassing leaks in style.

LOVE THEM! What do you think??

Fashion Friday: Soccer player?

I think this tank top is pretty funny. We all think the little one inside of us will be a soccer player. I also love that this artist did the picture herself.

Check it out or purchase HERE

SHOW OFF YOUR UNBORN BABY IN STYLE!!! THIS IS A CUTE AND FUNNY WAY TO DO SO!

Up for sale is a brand new black maternity tank top with Soccer Baby in Belly design.

The shirts are 100% cotton, soft and stretchy with thin straps. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Designed to last whole 9 months.

The design is 100% mine. It is a watercolor paintings that I scanned, printed and appplied on the shirts.

~~~ Giveaway ends at 5:00PM tonight!!~~~~

Do you have something you make related to pregnancy, labor, or motherhood that you want to have featured on our site? Contact us at Brittkay[at]gmail[dot]com

Fashion Friday: Fertility Necklace

I found this Fertility Necklace on Etsy. Not all of our followers are mamas, but many want to be. I love that I have never thought of the Pomegranate as a fertility symbol. I love poms. My mom has a friend who makes Pomegranate jam every year and it is to die for.

Back to the necklace- I think it is just fabulous and simple. Nothing crazy and full of good fertility energy.

Check it out HERE

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68300520/silver-necklace-pendant-pomegranate?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=fertility+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

****The pomegranate symbolizes blessing, abundance,Fertility, beauty and wisdom****

These elegant pendant are made of sterling silver Pomegranate bezel set, and resin in shades of black color.
The chain is made of sterling silver.

Measurements: chain length - 41mm (16")
pomegranate diameter - 17.3- 21mm (0.68"-0.82")

DID YOU REMEMBER TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY??

Fashion Friday: Ergo Meet Petunia

Just in case you are late tuning in... I am shamelessly in love with the ergo carrier. I got mine used because I totally couldn't afford a brand new one. When I got it I wasn't sure if it was as good as people said it would be, but TOTALLY. WORTH. IT.

Want to know what is even more worth it?

The new Petunia Pickle Bottom Ergo carrier.

They partnered to created some of the cutest print Ergo's you will ever lay your eyes on.

http://www.granolababies.com/ergobaby-peaceful-portofino/prod_1207.html

No joke, I am not even pregnant but I might start a baby registry to so that it will be the first on my list when the time comes.

Fashion Friday: Ginger Baby

I love having a "ginger baby"

Her cute red hair makes me smile.

I don't know why I was surprised her hair was red when she was born.

My hair was red when I was little.

My brother has red hair.

Tons of my cousins have red hair.

I know Cara isn't the only baby in the extended family with red hair.

I am sure there will be more too!

For my family, and for all of you moms with Ginger Babies, check out this site!

Check Out the Ginger Baby Shop

They make onesies with cute little sayings for ginger babies. I LOVE IT!

Now I just need to search out a shop for Ginger Toddlers.

Fashion Friday: EcoMaternity

I am branching out---- leaving Etsy searches this week and I have moved over to Big Cartel? Heard of it? Yeah, I am slow to the game too.

I found this cute little store called EcoMaternity. They have some cute t-shirts for sale now.

http://ecomaternity.bigcartel.com/

My favorite shirt they have is this one, "Sing for Joy" shirt. Very simple and cute and it reminds us to cherish the sweet moments of pregnancy.