MAMA BEAR BOX APRIL REVIEW
In April I received my first Mama Bear Box and you guys, it was so sweet. I subscribed for three months, so I'm already eagerly checking the mailbox daily in hopes that the May box will arrive lols.
You select the gender and age range so it's customized to your babe and the best thing is- there are treats for you as well! Another amazing thing about these boxes is that for every box sold, $2 goes to the Joy Smith Foundation, which is a Canadian foundation that is fighting human trafficking!
In April I received my first Mama Bear Box and you guys, it was so sweet. I subscribed for three months, so I'm already eagerly checking the mailbox daily in hopes that the May box will arrive lols.
You select the gender and age range so it's customized to your babe and the best thing is- there are treats for you as well! Another amazing thing about these boxes is that for every box sold, $2 goes to the Joy Smith Foundation, which is a Canadian foundation that is fighting human trafficking!
Here's what came in my April box:
1. Dinosaur Rattle by Petitloulou- I love the design of this rattle and Luca loves it too! I'm all about those cute, trendy toys that aren't bright and made of plastic, ha.
2. Tee by Everly After Creations- Ok, this is my new favourite shirt of Luca's. How stinking cute is that leather pocket! It's a bit tight on the arms for him but maybe that's cuz my boy is a chunky monkey lols. It looks so cute on him and I want to dress him in it errrrday.
3. Baby Body Butter by Duckish- I just opened this one yesterday and applied it to Luca, post bath. His skin definitely felt soft and smooth. It didn't really have a scent to it, which probably most ppl would love but you know me, I'm all about that scent, ha.
4. Dirty Girl Face Mask- I actually haven't used this one but I'm gonna tonight. I love masks so I'm definitely excited to see how it leaves my skin feeling!
I would definitely say this box is worth it and would make a beautiful gift for a mama or mama to be! And ps. use the code mbb10 to save 10%!
XO,
laura
LIVING ROOM RENO // UPDATE
So it's happening! If you've seen my insta stories, you would have seen that James has started our reno. Living in renos with a 10 month old has been interesting, but not as bad as I thought! We're probably a week away from it being complete and I'M SO EXCITED. This is what our living room looks like now...
So it's happening! If you've seen my insta stories, you would have seen that James has started our reno. Living in renos with a 10 month old has been interesting, but not as bad as I thought! We're probably a week away from it being complete and I'M SO EXCITED. This is what our living room looks like now...
It's been a good set up but I'm going kinda bonkers because I just want our nice living room back, ha. BUT I know it will be well worth it. It's been one heck of a week with keeping Luca out of the site, away from the usual open front door and napping during construction BUT we survived!!!
Here is our original sketch up of the plan:
So nice hey? A few things have changed from the original plan. Firstly, because of the wood burning fireplace insert we ordered, we needed to add tile around the fireplace. So we added tile and by "we", I always mean James (owner of LIIRA DEVELOPMENTS, he's amazing, hire him!) We chose a hexagon marble and then a solid marble for the hearth. IT'S STUNNING! Check out my insta stories to see it! Secondly, we're decided to go with led track lighting above the shelves because go big, or go home. It's going to be sweeeeeeet.
Here is the start of the fireplace/mantle...
James basically knocked out the entire old fireplace then started framing the new one. My brother in law (who is an amazing electrician, THANK YOU MIKE!) set us up for all the electrical. We were debating about not putting the tv above but it just makes the most sense for viewing from where we're placing the couch.
We're hopefully going to get a new couch and chairs but that may happen a bit further down the road when we've saved up some more $$$.
Can't wait to show you more soon!
XO,
laura
HELLO WEEKEND
Happy Friday everybody! Can't believe this will be the LAST work free weekend for awhile. I go back to work on Monday but normally I'll work Sunday-Thursday. I'm super stoked about going back because I love my job so much BUT the little lion is being EXTRA sweet these days which makes it so hard! He's been giving me loads of kisses and last night before bed just snuggled right into my shoulder for a long time. AGHHHHHH. Thankfully we'll still have all day Fridays and Saturdays together!
Happy Friday everybody! Can't believe this will be the LAST work free weekend for awhile. I go back to work on Monday but normally I'll work Sunday-Thursday. I'm super stoked about going back because I love my job so much BUT the little lion is being EXTRA sweet these days which makes it so hard! He's been giving me loads of kisses and last night before bed just snuggled right into my shoulder for a long time. AGHHHHHH. Thankfully we'll still have all day Fridays and Saturdays together!
This weekend I want to make fun memories but we're also in the middle of renovating our living room so we'll probably meet in the middle with some low key activities. Can't believe it's May on Monday! I have a lot to catch y'all up on...mainly the living room plans and update but also Luca's 10 month update. Hopefully I'll have that posted before he's 11 months!!
Our weather has finally been getting warmer! Almost warm enough to bust out my new birks! I got these 50% off last October so I've been waiting foreveerrrr to wear them! I'm thinking a nice maxi like this one and the birks will be my summer wardrobe...oh gosh, already so nervous about being super preggers throughout the summer!
Hope you have an amazing weekend!
XO,
laura
PREGNANCY POST (ROUND 2) // 4 MONTH BUMP UPDATE
Okay so here we go again with these bump updates! This pregnancy has been completely different than my last but I'm sure it has to do with the fact that I'm chasing a little lion around all day so I don't have time to soak it all in but thus is life!
Okay so here we go again with these bump updates! This pregnancy has been completely different than my last but I'm sure it has to do with the fact that I'm chasing a little lion around all day so I don't have time to soak it all in but thus is life!
How far along are you?
Just over 16 weeks! Baby is due in October and man this pregnancy is moving along QUICKLYYYY...which I imagine must be quite common for second time mamas.
How big is baby?
Baby is the size of a dill pickle...just over 4.5 inches long! When I first found out I was pregnant, this little babe was just a tiny tomato seed!!! Pregnancy always make me marvel at how amazing God is.
I have a feeling this babe is going to keep us on our toes! At our appointment last week baby was moving all over the place making it hard for our doctor to time its sweet heartbeat! It finally paused and we got the reading of 150 bpm.
Feeling:
I'm feeling pretty good! The first trimester was pretty rough with constant nausea, a bout of the flu, and lots of exhaustion. Thankfully the little Lion sleeps like an angel and I get full night's sleep and a nap if I need it, ha.
I've been feeling the occasional movement and kick and that has been so amazing. Those movements (and my growing baby) keep reminding me that I'm carrying a baby, which is easy to forget when you have a 10 month old ha.
Food love:
Hmmmm I want chocolate all the time but that is not new at all. I don't think I've had any specific cravings yet but I'm looking forward to them!
Food hate:
Again, this time around I wanted nothing to do with cheesy esque things in the first trimester. Now, I'm pretty good except for this one butternut squash crockpot we made. I HATED IT despite James, my international student and Auntie Coco loving it! Luca was on my side though, ha.
Exercise:
I've been doing some prenatal stretching/pilates/yoga videos and they have been great. Also trying to get out for walks! Sadly because of my weak pelvic floor (TMI I KNOW), I can't go running but I'm trying to do some power walks and hopefully we'll get that fixed postpartum.
This pregnancy I started out 10-ish lbs heavier than I was when I got pregnant with Luca. I'm really hoping to gain between 25-35 lbs (I gained 45 with Luca!) BUT I'm not going to beat myself up about it. So far I've gained about 5 lbs.
Below is a photo of me pregnant with Luca on the left at 14.5 weeks and with #2 at 16 weeks. Funny how the belly has POPPED so quickly!
Clothing:
Hello maternity jeans! #noshame Why would I wear anything else? (Oh, except for my joggers and lulus ha)
What I'm looking forward to:
I go back to work in just over a week and I'm excited to get back in the swing of things! I know it will be an adjustment without being with my baby all day but hey, we'll get to do it all again come October! Also excited for the ultrasound in a few weeks....BOY OR GIRL !!! weeeee!
XO,
laura
PENDER ISLAND
I've been squeezing in some getaways as I'm going back to work in just over a week (!!!!!!!!) My in-laws have a place on Pender and we were able to stay in it for the first time last week. Pender Island is a short ferry ride from Victoria (about 45 minutes). It's a super cute island and we had so much fun exploring!
I've been squeezing in some getaways as I'm going back to work in just over a week (!!!!!!!!) My in-laws have a place on Pender and we were able to stay in it for the first time last week. Pender Island is a short ferry ride from Victoria (about 45 minutes). It's a super cute island and we had so much fun exploring!
We only stayed one night, so we didn't have a ton of time to do stuff but thankfully we'll be able to go back! There's even a pool at the cabin grounds, so you betcha we'll be making use of that this Summer!
How stunning was that sunset?! Can't wait to go back soon :)
Outfit details:
Laura- Jeans- Topshop // Jacket- Artizia
James- Denim Jacket- Nudie Jeans // Jeans- Nudie Jeans
Luca- Plaid top- Carters // Grey onesie- Joe Fresh // Jeans- OshKosh (Thistle & Wren) // Shoes- Adidas (Thistle & Wren) // Carrier- Ergo
Happy Friday everybody! Hope you have an amazing weekend!
XO,
Laura