pool day (with oxo tot)

this summer we will be at a pool at least once a week. 

we are lucky enough to have cousins just outside of the city with a pool in their yard!

 doesn't love the sun in his eyes, but little man had a blast in the pool.

 linc is taking a break from the excitement and enjoying some water in his new transition sippy cup

 julius is figuring out how sippy cups work.

two cute cousins are enjoying their lunch by the pool.

 

 i cant get enough of this one, booty and cheeks.

thank you [oxo tot] for supplying us with:

[transitions soft spout sippy cup set]

[ transitions sippy cup (9 oz.)]

[roll-up bib]

not pictured: [cleaning set for straw and sippy cups] 

monday munchies / sweet potato & banana muffins with oxo tot

getting wild over here with thanksgiving leftovers and [oxo tot]

a very simple and healthy recipe.

ingredients: 

- 2 ripe bananas

- 1 medium sweet potato (cooked) - maybe you have some leftover sweet potato casserole? 

- 3 eggs

- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter)

- 1 tsp cinnamon 

- (optional toppings; cran-rasins, chocolate chips/chunks)

preheat oven to 350 degrees. mash up the banana and sweet potato, add nut butter, cinnamon, and egg. mix and mix. pour into muffin tin. (add any optional toppings) bake for 15-20 min. 

thanks to oxo tot for providing us with their:

[perch booster seat]

[divided plate with removable ring]

[fork & spoon set]

"staycation" beach trip with oxo tot

end of summer feels like it's flying by. we wanted to take advantage of this heat and decided to spend the weekend relaxing at the beach (lake michigan). 

prince and lincoln chased each other for hours.

happiest boys in the sand, water, and sun.

after running up and down the beach, we took a potty & snack break.

thanks to oxo tot, potty training at the beach, away from home, is a piece of cake. they sent us this [2-in-1 go potty] which can be used on a regular potty seat, or stand alone with a plastic bag. the legs of the potty fold up and out to make it multifunctional. lincoln loved going potty outside (naturally). no accidents on this beach trip. 

the [on-the-go wipes dispenser] clips onto your bag for easy access, in times of need. 

and of course snacks are always a plus. he loves the [flippy snack cup] to keep his snacks contained and its spill proof. this [roll up bib & spoon set] is easy to throw in your bag, for messier treats.

picnicking with [oxo tot] was a treat!

and i can relax, knowing i wont get peed on in the [hammock] :) 

lincoln's beach gear: sun shirt from [hanna andersson] & 

his swim trunks from [american apparel]

feeding favorites: infant & toddler

1. [klean kanteen sippy 12oz] - this thing DOES NOT LEAK. its the best!

2. [life factory 4 oz glass bottle] - better than plastic, it cleans so well.

3. [smaska bowl - ikea]

4. [smaska plates - ikea]

5. [smaska 3-piece flatware set- ikea] - i love this set of three simple colors. they hold up well and can be washed in the dishwasher.

6. & 7. [oxo tot cup for big kids] - linc thinks he's such a big shot drinking from this cup.

8. [baby bjorn first plate and spoon] - beginners spoon and plate/ bowl combo.

9. [svan signet complete high chair] - this was a hand me down, and its so sturdy and cleans easy. comes with interchangeable color pads.

10. [boon grass countertop drying rack] - the design is perfect for a bunch of crap on your counter. makes it look pretty.

we are terrible at using bibs, and never remember to put one on. but i love these designs from [whistle and flute] - the bandana bib is our favorite. whats yours?

j u n e

1. [the very hungry caterpillar - by eric carle] this book is a staple, but great for lincoln's age now. he likes that the pages are different sizes, have holes, are colorful etc. also a great "summer read" since their are so many bugs around during the warmer months.

2. [oxo - twist top bottle] lincoln's big boy water bottle. he's really into straws right now, and this bottle is great for no leaks. twist it close and throw it in your bag.

3. [camp wolf - summer scout moccasins] i love this brand. they use pendleton fabrics in their handmade products. these moccasins are really comfy for lincoln, especially since he's crawling all over the parks.. working on his first steps. these make it easy on his first steps with a leather soul.

4. [radio flyer - walker wagon] not only is this a great tool for learning how to walk, its become lincoln's toy storage as well. he fills up the wagon and empties it on a daily basis, but clean up is easy and it doesn't look like a mess when you have a bunch of toys piled up in a cute wagon!

5. [pendleton - sante fe saxony spa towel] this very large towel has been our favorite all summer long. we use it for the beach, park, pool. it looks like a pendleton blanket, but since its a towel, its way easier to wash!

6. [ikea - dukig vegetables] i think these are such a great toy. colorful, soft, and veggie friendly!

[check out more of lincoln's favorites]

diaper bag

we are actually heading to brooklyn today, so it was nice for me to get a little organized and go through my bottomless pit of a diaper bag, clean out all the crumbs and get prepared to travel with my little guy. here's what we carry around on the daily:

1. [free people- love land tote] i have a long time love for free people. and this bag is simply amazing. it has three compartments. one is a zipper in the middle, which i carry diapers wipes and a change of clothes. mama has a side pocket for wallet, keys, phone, lotion, water.. and linc has a side pocket for toys, snacks, books etc.
2. [madewell - pom-pom key chain] i'm always digging for my keys.. so this pom pom pinecone is great for reaching in and grabbing my keys quickly.. also seconds as a great teether.
3. [tokomolk - no. 10 shea butter hand cream]  i found this lotion at [the paris market] when i lived in savannah, and have been using it since. its a beautiful smell that is really refreshing especially after being on the go all day and smelling like baby vom & poop. i'm not big on make-up, so this is my girly thing i like to bring around with me.
4. [oxo - flip top snack cup] great size and easy to open. we love filling this guy with cheddar bunnies and puffs.
5. [melissa & doug - wooden abc / 123 blocks] its such a simple toy, but comes in handy for entertainment. lincoln absolutely loves tapping blocks together, making music, and dancing. they are small enough and don't bulk up your bag. i bring 3 or 4 so we can stack them. old school and still around, for a good reason.
6. [ello syndicate - glass water bottle] although glass is a bit heavier than plastic... i love how water tastes out of a glass bottle. this one also has a big enough lip opening for lincoln to slurp down some water.
7. [hey! wake up! by: sandra boynton] i love having a board book in my bag for times we have to wait for a table, or at an office.. it keeps lincoln really engaged and quiet. he also tends to snuggle me when i read vs. crawling around and getting into things he's not suppose to. sandra boynton has such a great collection of board books. we love this funny one.
8. [seventh generation wipes & diapers]  as far as wipes go, these are our favorite. we have been super busy lately and have an on again, off again relationship with cloth diapers. lincoln's back up / current are these awesome non-bleached natural diapers from seventh generation.
9. [h&m - short-sleeved bodysuit] a cute very affordable onesie to keep in the diaper bag in case of anything involving liquids and spills. black and white stripes matches pretty much everything.
10. [paper source - red color block pouch] i was browsing around paper source and found this super rad pouch and instantly thought it would make a great diaper case. so my diapers are no longer floating around in diaper bag space. the pouches come in a bunch of fun colors.