CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE #3- NEW MOM
Being a new mom is one of the most intense experiences of life. Pregnancy is tough, birthing is insane and now you have a teeny, screaming newborn to take care of! New moms deserve some gifts (& medals!)
Click through to see my must have items for new mamas!
Being a new mom is one of the most intense experiences of life. Pregnancy is tough, birthing is insane and now you have a teeny, screaming newborn to take care of! New moms deserve some gifts (& medals!)
1. Ergopouch- Luca has slept swaddled from day one. We had him in thin ones through the summer/newborn phase and he just grew out of his 3-6 month one so I just bought this one. He loves it and it keeps him warm on these cold winter nights! This one is a 2.5 tog and keeps your baby nice and cozy. The size goes from 3-12 months and you can keep arms swaddled in or out. Luca had arms swaddled in until he found a way to bust out around 2.5 months.
2. Teether- I love how cute these teethers are and the company is out of Vancouver!
3. Stuffy- These jellycat stuffies are sooo soft and so sweet.
4. Lavender Soap- Baths are your best friend postpartum and these soaps look so luxurious!
5. Cozy Robe- For the first couple weeks after Luca was born, I basically lived in my robe! This one looks so cozy and is perfect for winter!
6. Lavender Bath/Body Oil- This stuff looks delightful. I swear by using Lavender to help get me to sleep.
7. S'well Water Bottle- In those early days of breastfeeding you are thirsty (& hungry!!!) ALL OF THE TIME! I love my s'well as it keeps water nice and cold for 24 hours!
8. Welcome Home Onesie- Awe, isn't this onesie the cutest?
New mamas are my heroes, they so deserve to be blessed!!
XO,
laura
2016 CHRISTMAS FAMILY PHOTOS
Holy guacamole this year has FLOWN BY! It honestly just feels like yesterday I shared our 2015 holiday photos and announced we were pregnant and now here are our 2016 photos with our almost 6 month old baby!!!!
Holy guacamole this year has FLOWN BY! It honestly just feels like yesterday I shared our 2015 holiday photos and announced we were pregnant and now here are our 2016 photos with our almost 6 month old baby!!!!
Our good friend Elijah (uncle Jah!) took these photos and I absolutely love them. Little Luca was such a rockstar and come on, how photogenic is my little lion!!!
I'm going to treasure these photos forever. Thank you Elijah!!!
XOX,
laura
HELLO WEEKEND
We made it to Friday and it's officially DECEMBER ANNNNND it may snow here next week! That's a big deal because it rarely snows in my city (Victoria, BC). Normally I'm all like "Boooo snow" but because I'm on mat leave and can stay cozy inside, I'm all like "LET IT SNOOOOOOWWW!"
We made it to Friday and it's officially DECEMBER ANNNNND it may snow here next week! That's a big deal because it rarely snows in my city (Victoria, BC). Normally I'm all like "Boooo snow" but because I'm on mat leave and can stay cozy inside, I'm all like "LET IT SNOOOOOOWWW!"
I got all festive on you this week with the December calendar and this Elf print and I made 80 oreo truffles that I can't wait to share with you (the receipe....I wish I could share the truffles with you but they are all gone!!)
On Tuesday night, we went to Butchart Gardens with James' family....oh my goodness, those Christmas lights are A MUST SEE if you're local to Victoria! I've been before but this year it felt extra magical!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
XO!
laura
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HAPPY DECEMBER // CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE
HAPPY DECEMBER 1st EVERYBODY!!!! I've been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now but I am yet to watch a Christmas movie...I usually always start with Elf because you can't do Christmas without watching ELF!!
HAPPY DECEMBER 1st EVERYBODY!!!! I've been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now but I am yet to watch a Christmas movie...I usually always start with Elf because you can't do Christmas without watching ELF!! (And ps. here is my list of my must watch Christmas movies!)
So to get us all in the Christmas mood, I made a printable from one of my favourite ELF quotes!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS CHEER PRINT
(FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)
And speaking of singing loud for all to hear...later today on instagram I will be giving away two CAROLS live CD's + some other Christmas treats so make sure you're following along!
XO,
laura
PRINTABLE DECEMBER CALENDAR
Weeeee December is finally almost here! Our tree is up, our stockings are hung and I've already been to Butcharts to see the Christmas lights. Luca even met Santa and DIDN'T CRY! It was the cutest thing ever.
Weeeee December is finally almost here! Our tree is up, our stockings are hung and I've already been to Butcharts to see the Christmas lights. Luca even met Santa and DIDN'T CRY! It was the cutest thing ever.
I'm so ready to SOAK all the Christmas things in this year. Yesterday on instagram I posted how this is my first time since I was 16 that I haven't worked at Christmas time. It feels bizarre and wonderful at the same time. Usually I'm all hustle and bustle and don't rest until December 25th and then I'm back working the boxing day skate on the 26th. This year I can just reeeeelllllaaaax, which I'm pretty excited about doing.
Our church released a Christmas album and it is AMAZING! It's been on repeat for days now...I love it so much that I bought a few extra that I plan to give away on instagram tomorrow so make sure you're following me :)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DECEMBER CALENDAR
(FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)
XO!
laura