Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Stroller Envy - Doona Infant Carseat + Stroller
Shut up. A stroller that turns into a car seat? You would probably be able to use this for a year tops but it's still totally genius. GENIUS. I wish I had access to one so I could check out how well it maneuvers. What will they think of next? In case you were wondering, it clicks into a carseat base and comes in a rainbow of color options. Available Fall 2014.
Pineapples are the Fruit of Summer 2014
Is it me or are pineapples everywhere these days? They are so in right now and I think it's safe to say that that they are the print to be wearing this summer. Ready. Set. Shop.
Update: Better Homes and Gardens agrees with me about the pineapple trend.
Not included on my kiddie board are:
1. This awesome pineapple silhouette tank from Geo Fox Apparel that is sold out.
2. This great womens pineapple print bikini from top shop.
3. This charming watecolor print from etsy shop SnoogsandWilde.
4. This set of yellow notecards from etsy shop mipluseddesign.
5. Let's not forget dad! I'm really into this pineapple print mens shirt from Forever21. Tuan would never wear this.
Update: Better Homes and Gardens agrees with me about the pineapple trend.
Not included on my kiddie board are:
1. This awesome pineapple silhouette tank from Geo Fox Apparel that is sold out.
2. This great womens pineapple print bikini from top shop.
3. This charming watecolor print from etsy shop SnoogsandWilde.
4. This set of yellow notecards from etsy shop mipluseddesign.
5. Let's not forget dad! I'm really into this pineapple print mens shirt from Forever21. Tuan would never wear this.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Disney Parks with a Toddler Part 2
Did we go to California Adventure again this weekend? Yes. Are these photos from this weekend? No. These, my dear readers, are photos from Mother's Day weekend because I am a slacker. Never fear, Disneyland Part 3 will also be posted this week. Enjoy!
[Having some yogurt by the crazy colorful murals by the Mad T Party stage. It's a great spot that is hardly ever busy.]
[On our last trip to Disneyland, we rented a locker to store Parker's cooler of milk. This time we did not and it was so much more convenient to be able to grab a snack or bottle without having to trek through the park. The child care center is located relatively far away from the lockers in the front of the California Adventure park. Side note: I love our TWELVELittle Courage Diaper Backpack. It is stylish, functional and most importantly unisex.]
[In line to watch Disney Junior Live]
[Want to see a baby lose his mind? Let him watch all his favorite characters sing and dance in an interactive show. Baby. Mind. Blown.]
[Parent selfie while we waited for our table at Carthay Circle.]
[The World of Color menu at Carthay Circle. Totally worth the money. The food at Carthay Circle is the best I've ever had in either parks (included at Club 33). Make sure to book a reservation beforehand.]
[The one thing you MUST order at Carthay Circle. House biscuits, fried and stuffed with white cheddar, bacon and jalapeno and served with apricot honey butter.]
[No matter where we go Parker manages to find a duck. It's like a super power or something.]
[Parker sitting patiently while he has his portrait drawn.]
[Is this how you wear 3D glasses?]
[We took a break from the theme park and hung out in our hotel room at the Hilton for a part of the afternoon. They were able to upgrade us to a Disney view room at no extra cost. The Hilton also provides complimentary mini fridges for milk storage and will heat up baby food for you downstairs in their restaurant.]
[We tried our best to keep Parker up for World of Color. The show didn't start until 9:45 PM which is waaaay past his normal bedtime. Strategy 1: feed him an ice cream sundae from Ghiradelli. Strategy 2: go on crazy spinning rides in bugs land.]
[Everything we did to keep him up totally failed. So what else was there to do except put some sunglasses on him and start taking silly photos? Luckily he woke up in the middle of the show and was able to see a bit of it.]
Overall, I thought that California Adventure was a lot easier to navigate with Parker than Disneyland. The lines were a lot shorter for the kiddie rides at Cal Adventure (carousel, everything in Bugs Land). There were more shows and characters that he recognized and the food options are better. Like I said before, the key to making it through the day is to take it easy. Stick to your little one's schedule as much as possible so they don't get too tired or hungry. Take advantage of the services (and air conditioning!) at the childcare center. I know it's expensive and you want to fit in as much as possible but that really just isn't doable with a little one in tow.
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Friday, May 23, 2014
BURU Online Clothing Boutique for Breast Feeding Moms
Thanks to a great fashion blog called Ain't No Mom Jeans (check it out if you haven't already), I have just learned of a new online boutique for breastfeeding moms. In my early BF days, I struggled to find fashionable clothes that made it easy to whip my boob out in and ended up exclusively wearing button up shirts for a while. This website makes things a lot easier and the price point for most items is not outrageous. I love that they list the function of each top so you know if it's good for pumping, BF or both. Of course you can find similar items at cheaper prices but if you are planning to BF for a while (I'm still doing it 15 months in) I think it's worth it to get some quality items that will stand up to a lot of washing because, trust me, there will be stains. At the very least, the styling on the website gives you great insight on how to dress cute when you are out and about with baby. There is a solution for every difficult social occasion from wedding attire to work to a day at the park. I wish I owned the Waterfall Wrap. It's 1000 times more fashionable than the BF covers I have and would have come in handy when we went to a baseball game for Tuan's work party a few months ago.
Cheers to you, Human Buffet! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.
Cheers to you, Human Buffet! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
KidTeeZ Sloth Onesie on Zulily
I just bought this KidTeeZ sloth onesie for Parker on Zulily this morning. Check out the "City Cool: Kids Apparel" sale for more shirts like this one.
If you don't haven't signed up for a Zulily account yet, use my referral link http://www.zulily.com/invite/mchu159. The shipping is the slowest ever but they do have some really good deals.
Here are some of my other picks from the sale.
And then there was this. Whaaaat? I don't think they know what hoodrat means...
Monday, May 19, 2014
Review of Station Tavern & Burgers
This weekend was the first in a while that we didn't have anything planned. No weddings, no birthdays, no holidays. Parker let us "sleep in" until 8 AM and we spent some time cleaning the house and doing chores. It felt really good not to have to be anywhere in particular.
After a quick bang trim at Clip Art Salon in Kensington, we headed to South Park to have lunch at Station Tavern & Burgers. Ever been to a place that was so kid friendly that you felt weird being there without a kid? This is one of those places. The food is simple, kid friendly, reasonably priced and satisfying. They have an extensive bar menu. Almost everyone there has at least one child under the age of 5 at their table. There is a little play area with chalk boards and a little wooden train for the kids to play in. The outdoor dining area is shady and filled with long picnic tables (perfect for large groups). I failed to take good photos of the space but there are some good photos in the gallery on their website. But let's be real. We came for the tater tots. They are so crunchy and perfect with the chipotle mayo sauce.
For those who are not familiar with the area, there are a few nice boutique shops to check out in the neighborhood after you've filled your bellies.
Station Tavern & Burgers
2204 Fern St.
San Diego, CA 92104
http://stationtavern.com/
[Parker was hesitant at first about playing with the other kids. After a few minutes he was trailing behind a cute little girl trying to make friends.]
[My Yard Bird and Tuan's Sloppy Joe. That's right. When's the last time you had a sloppy joe?]
[Giant mound of delicious tater tots]
[After lunch we went home for naps and tickle time. I LOVE this photo.]
[Parker playing with Tuan's Beats by Dre headphones. What a cutie!]