clean living / prepping for baby with Earth Friendly Products

if you've been following along lately, you know i'm in full blown "nesting" state of mind, maybe a tad earlier than most, but who cares.. this is my last baby/ pregnancy and i'm going to nerd out on the prepping. [baby ECOS] was so nice to send over some natural cleaning products to make this transition a breeze. I got to do my first (second) pre newborn load of laundry the other day. Baby ECOS [laundry detergent] is gentle, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. the clothes came out soft and smelling fresh.

one of my favorite things about having two boys (aside from the constant need of soap and cleaning products) is going through lincoln's old baby clothes for the new baby. its kind of like going through an old photo album. you remember what outfits went with certain adventures and memories. seeing how tiny these little clothes are makes me so excited to meet the baby guy that will be wearing them next. 

a few favorite newborn textures and colors.

Baby ECOS [here and there cleaner] made it easy to give the [mini crib] a good wipe down.

even though toys are down the road from newborns, it was fun to reminisce about lincoln's favorites and make a bin of clean toys for the new baby. just like new, thanks to Baby ECOS [toy & table cleaner]

thank you [ECOS] for this lovely supply. i can guarantee it will get used up over the next few months!

[this post was sponsored by: Earth Friendly Products]

Baby ECOS Laundry Detergent (Free & Clear) is now available at Rite Aid stores nationwide AND our NEW Baby ECOS Fruit & Veggie Wash is available at select Babies “R” Us stores nationwide. Made with love and pure ingredients for your little one! 

monday munchies / mommy & baby juicing

green goodness

ingredients:

kale bunch (any type of kale)

two apples (any apples are yummy, i like the green ones because they are a little sweeter)

lime squeeze (optional)

1. wash your fruit! i've mentioned before i love [earth friendly products - fruit and veggie wash] i spray a few sprays and rinse them off really good. 2. cut up your apples.. if you have a really nice strong blender / juicer you won't need to do this. 3. squeeze some lime in your cup. 4. juice away.. my trick for my juicer is: kale handful, then a few apple slices, then some more kale, apples etc.. so that my kale doesn't get stuck or clogged. 

side note: kale can be a little strong for babies, my suggestion would be to add 1/2 water 1/2 juice. and also expect black poops. thats normal :) 

lincoln loves this juice. and loves climbing up and grabbing a stick of kale from me. prince loves taking the kale away from lincoln. kale party on the floor apparently. 

monday munchies / popsicles !

watermelon pineapple & coconut popsicles 

this is a really refreshing recipe and easy popsicle making. when i got the idea for this i ran out and grabbed a whole watermelon.. for only 6 popsicles, one suggestion would be to get 1/4 a watermelon.. unless your throwing a party, then you'll have plenty for everyone. i literally have so much watermelon left over. good thing its delicious, best snack for the summer!

if i recommend anything, its a good set of knives! i wouldn't call myself advanced in the kitchen, i'm definitely still learning as i go. but i do know that i used to have only 5 steak knives and it made every task in the kitchen a lot more difficult. we recently got nice wood block with a set of knives and it's a real life changer. everything can be diced and chopped so easy!