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All About Disney World + Disney Creators

All about Disney World + Disney Creators!

Wow, where do I even begin? This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I feel so grateful to have even been included!
To give a little back story to this trip i was invited by the Disney Creators team among about 100 other influencers/bloggers! Disney puts on a creators conference where they bring in Disney’s best of the best to come in and talk to us, give us tips/tricks to help us grow our brand as well as fun little Disney magical things along the way!
We got to hear from the official voice of Mickey Mouse for the last 10 years, get exclusive looks at things coming to all the Disney parks from one of the head imagineers, hear from an author of all things Walt Disney who has studied the legend and his family for many years as well as a surprise speech from Tamron Hall herself! It was jam packed full of information and I took away so much from the conference but one of my favorite things was being surrounded by so many amazing creators who have the same passion I do and seeing so many different take aways and such amazing content being produced by everyone! Truly inspiring!
I’m going to do a little break down of what each day looked like to help you get an idea of how incredibly busy we were PLUS how much freaking fun we had! Plus I had a few questions I wanted to address so I’ll add that to the bottom as well so you guys can read through those!

Day 1

  • We arrived at Disney’s newest resort, The Riviera and let me tell you…it was stunning! I have never stayed at a such a nice resort because we always do value resorts when we stay because we are park openers/closers! I was so excited to hear that it was part of the new Skyliner’s route so we literally had direct access to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and other resorts if we had wanted to check them out! It was such an amazing perk to our hotel and SO incredibly fast! They still have the buses for the other parks but I would choose the Skyliner over a bus anyway! We also enjoyed the little coffee shop cafe and the quick service restaurant right off the lobby each night as we ordered food and ate in bed every night after the park!
  • As soon as we got to the hotel we snapped a few quick pictures and then headed over to Hollywood Studios to let Matt ride some of the big rides that we didn’t get to ride the last time we came with the kids! I obviously couldn’t ride but didn’t let anyone know this yet because we were keeping a litttttttle secret! Also our favorite ride because we are both so competitive is Toy Story  Mania! We love this ride because you compete against the person in your car and me and Matt take this verrrrrrry seriously!
  • One of the perks to being there with Disney Creators is that we were given fast passes to use at literally any time (OMG RIGHT?) That is one of the biggest struggles with fast passes is you have to book them out so far in advance and most of the time it’s hard to find a good schedule that works with the flow of your park day!
  • We then headed back over to the hotel to freshen up for our creators welcome reception and family dinner! The food was incredible and they provided us a show and meet & greets with some princesses!
  • We left dinner and headed straight to Soarin’ which so far is my favorite ride in Disney! (I haven’t done Pandora or Star Wars yet because i’ve always been pregnant at Disney) 🙂
  • We then enjoyed a private dessert party + special seating to enjoy Epcot’s firework show which if you know Disney, you know their fireworks never disappoint!
  • After the show mama was doooone and ready to get in comfy clothes and wind down for the night! We had an early morning ahead so I knew I wanted to get some good sleep! PS. Wasn’t hard in that comfy Riviera bed 😉

Day 2

  • This was the day of our general session where we listened to different speakers, had special guests, got tons of surprises and got to listen to a fabulous acapella group!
  • We enjoyed lots of coffee, mingled with other creators, enjoyed a fabulous lunch and even got to listen to the story of THE voice of Mickey Mouse and how his life long dream finally came true!
  • We heard form some amazing TikTok creators and learned a few tricks from them on ways to up our game on the newest platform! (still learning though so don’t judge me) FOLLOW ME HERE
  • After the conference i met Matt back at the hotel because he had been golfing all day and we headed over to Magic Kingdom for dinner + the firework show and another dessert party! They love dessert and we are HERE FOR IT!
  • Along the way we decided it was time we announced our secret that we had been keeping for almost 2 months! We decided no better place to announce than in front of Cinderella’s Castle and boy it didn’t disappoint!
  • So here’s the story for how we pulled off this picture! Once we got into Magic Kingdom we found someone selling balloons and bought one pink and one blue and walked to the front of the castle and it was like the Lord was watching out for me because all I wanted was a clear castle shot with no people in the background and boy did he deliver! There was literally no one standing in the spot we took the photo so I watched people take pictures for a little bit until I saw a young girl and her friend who were doing alllll the angles and I knew they were the right people for the job, so I went up to them and told them what we were about to do! i’m pretty sure they both started crying and told their group that they were with what we were doing and pretty soon we had a HUGE crowd watching us get ready to take our announcement picture! It’s a memory I’ll never forget! People were clapping and crying and it was too fun! Matt was dying from embarrassment I’m pretty sure and I was shaking with anxiousness! It really did turn out perfect! So if you are those girls reading this someday….THANK YOU!!! After we finished the picture we both looked at each other and were like we don’t want to carry around the balloons for the rest of the night so we found some parents with two little girls and asked if they could have the balloons…just passing on that Disney magic ya know! They were SO excited and it made the price we paid for that 2 second picture worth it X10!
  • We ended up eating at Pecos Bill’s after the picture because we’ve eaten there before and we love it! The portion sizes are wonderful and the food is pretty bomb.com
  • Once we finished eating I stopped to grab a churro and Matt ate alllll the chocolate chip cookies from the dessert party and we headed to the castle to get our spot for the fireworks! PRO TIP: If you want a good spot I recommend getting there about 45 minutes before show time because it fills up fast! We were right in front this time and it was SO magical!! I cry every stinkin’ time!
  • After that we headed over for some Buzz Lightyear Spacer Ranger Spin which if you didn’t watch live, go watch my Disney highlights on instagram HERE!!
  • We ended the night with some food in our room! The Riviera’s pizza is soooo good so pretty much every night I wanted some! #pregnantvibes

Day 3

  • We started out our morning by heading over to Animal Kingdom for a special breakfast and Pandora experience before the park even opened! That was so incredible! Just seeing Pandora without all the people and getting to experience it without all the business was incredible!
  • Matt got to ride Flight of Passage and absolutely said it was mind blowing! I didn’t ride because #pregnant but that’s okay i felt like I live through Matt and everyone else!
  • I did get to ride the Na’Vi River though and it’s so amazing! The detail in that ride are just breathtaking and I highly suggest it! It’s wonderful because you can take everyone in your family on it!
  • A few other rides that Matt did at Animal Kingdom were Dinosaur, the safari and Expedition Everest! He’s a huge AK fan so I didn’t want him to miss out on anything just because I couldn’t ride things!
  • Our snacks for the day were Dolewhip and Mickey bars! Can’t go wrong with either! PRO TIP: They both make excellent photo props as well, especially in front of the tree of life! If you were following the hashtag #DisneyCreators then you definitely saw your fair share of these photos!
  • Another super cool part of this day was a fellow mama that I’ve been friends with from a pregnancy group almost 8 years strong was at the same park and she messaged me and we were literally just steps away from each other so of course we had to meet in real life for the first time ever and take a picture! Such a cool space the internet is!
  • After we finished up at Animal Kingdom it was time to head over to Hollywood Studios to get ready for the night’s activities which included our very own park time in Star Wars : Galaxy’s Edge! Everyone was SO excited to experience this and i was a little bummed that The Rise of the Resistance is not suitable for pregnant women so i sat out! Most people got off telling me I would have been totally fine on it but I knew I wouldn’t enjoy it to the fullest knowing that I could be risking something so I just didn’t do dit! There’s always next time, right?!
  • They had a dessert party again after our time at Star Wars! They always think of the coolest things to have us experience!
  • We headed back to the resort after this and used the Skyliner because it has direct access to our resort which is SO nice!

Here’s just a few questions i received over the week so I wanted to share them with all of you! 

Why did y’all go to Disney without your kids? 
We got this invitation to join the Disney creators in November and when I got the invitation I cried so many tears! lol Matt kept asking what was wrong and I told him I was just SO happy! I have been dreaming of working with Disney since I started blogging so this was a HUGE accomplishment in my eyes! Once we found out the dates I immediately went to Greleigh’s cheer calendar and saw that this was the week of her mandatory NCA practice week and there was NO way she could go! Once I figured that out i just knew in my heart I couldn’t take the boys and leave her at home so Matt and I decided that we would just make this a mommy/daddy trip and go enjoy Disney alone! Little did we know we would be bringing a little babe along just in my belly!
What are your favorite rides? 
So being pregnant at Disney there are so many rides that you can still ride because it is a very family friendly park! There are even rides that your small babies can ride on with you which I love! Of course I’m and adrenaline junkie so I had to miss out on those rides like Tower of Terror, Rockin’ Rollercoaster, etc! I’ll link a post that I used to reference all the rides in one spot! READ IT HERE
Did y’all get to ride Rise of the Resistance? 
Yes, Matt got to ride it! He said it was an unbelievable experience! It wasn’t approved for pregnant women to ride so I will always err on the side of caution and just sit it out! I was bummed to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity because they actually closed the park down and we were the only ones in the park for Star Wars land! It was SO cool! But I’ll be back one day and will hopefully  get to experience it but baby will always come first!
What was your favorite “snack” at Disney world? 
I am always a sucker for a Mickey bar! They are so incredibly delicious! The chocolate is so thick and the ice cream is so creamy and YUMMY! Great, now I want one! My other favorite is the Mickey pretzel with cheese! Oh, and I can’t forget the churro! OMG, now I’m starving!
What is your favorite park? 
I feel like this is such a loaded question! It’s hard to distinguish the parks on favorability because they are so different and Disney is so strategic about putting huge attractions in each park to draw in the crowds! Epcot is super adult friendly because you can eat and drink around the world yet, brings in droves of families because it is home of the ever so popular Frozen Ever After ride. Magic Kingdom is just that, MAGIC! There is something so iconic about the castle and just the atmosphere that I get chills just walking down Main Street! Animal Kingdom is full of amazing structures and it’s just breathtaking to see the nature and animals! We love the safari and Pandora is just absolutely out of this world! Hollywood Studios is always a big hit because my family loves big rides and two of our favorites are there, Tower of Terror and Rockin’ Rollercoaster. Of course now Toy Story Land has quickly stolen my heart! It’s so bright and just every kid’s dream! Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was something I was so excited to see and it didn’t disappoint! It felt so real everywhere you looked and was truly an immersion experience!
Do you recommend the Disney dining plan?
100% yes! I mean I guess this is a personal preference but I like having everything paid for upfront so that way if I want a Mickey Bar I walk up and they scan my band to use my credits and I don’t think about spending $8 on an ice cream!
Is there alcohol in the parks?
Yes, and all the parents rejoice! Nothing helps a meltdown more than a glass of wine or an ice cold beer! The only park that doesn’t have alcohol on the street per say in Magic Kingdom, you have to get it in a sit down restaurant!
I hope this gave you a great little peek into our first 3 days with the Disney Creators team! Again I am so thankful for this opportunity and can’t even believe it happened to me honestly!! I’ll share more about the 2nd half of the trip soon because I have SO much to say about the Disney cruise as well! Thanks for hanging around if you read this entire post!! You deserve an award! See ya real soon!!

A Guide To Hand-Tied Hair Extensions

HAND TIED EXTENSIONS UPDATE

Read entire post for an in-depth review of my experience!

So I’m updating this post as a reference for those of you who have followed my hair journey over the last almost 2 years!!

I wore my first set of extensions for about 9 months before I took them out to go on a cruise with my family! I had absolutely loved everything about them just didn’t want the upkeep when swimming, being at the beach with 4 kids! It was time for new hair almost so I just decided to give my head a break and rock short hair for awhile! It was fun while it lasted but I was ready for my long hair back!! And I know it’s difficult to find legit Indian hair reviews online, but I found this amazing website worth checking out.

In July of 2019 I went back to Jill to get new hair and it started out wonderful! Jill has the opportunity to try out some new hair so we decided to try it out on me! It was good for the first month or so before it started falling out like crazy, getting super tangled several times a day and getting shorter by the day! I of course contacted Jill and told her I wanted to come in to show her how thin/short it was and of course she told me to come ASAP! When I went in Jill was shocked and was so very sweet & helpful! She kept apologizing and I told her to stop, she didn’t make the hair, she just installed it! Which by the way, the install was wonderful! It was just the longevity/quality of hair that she had been deceived by the company selling her the hair!!

At that time we hadn’t ordered new hair for me so we decided to cut the extensions to help them look more full until I could get my new hair put in!! The shorter cut sure helped the extensions look better in the waiting period and I’m so glad she suggested it!!

In January 2020, I got my new hair and it’s been my favorite so far! It is holding up so nice and you can honestly feel/see the difference in how it’s going to hold up!! I am still so in love with my hand tied extensions and will most likely keep them in for a while unless I get crazy pregnancy ideas! Haha Jill talk me down!

Here’s a few questions you guys have asked this time around!!

How many wefts do you have?

I have 15 wefts and 3 rows!

How long are yours?

Mine are the 22″!

What color do you get?

Jill does custom coloring and we just talk about what look I’m trying to achieve before we order the hair! Jill can help you out in this department because she’s great at color!

Does it feel heavy?

It doesn’t feel heavy to me! Lol the first day after an install your head is somewhat sore but nothing crazy!

How often do you wash them?

I wash my hair about 1x a week, sometimes 2! If my roots get super oily I just wash them so I don’t have to worry with drying the extensions because sometimes (well most days) I don’t have time for that!

What shampoo/conditioner do you use?

Currently I’m using Navy Hair Care search and rescue shampoo/conditioner! You can buy it here and use code BAY for 30% off!

Jill has SO graciously decided to run a new special for all of you!! You can now get $500 off a set of 22″ hand tied extensions and $350 off a set of 18″extensions! Y’all, that is such an amazing deal so if you have been thinking about getting extensions, NOW is the time!! You guys will LOVE Jill! She has such a passion for this and a great heart for helping others!!! Also Jill offers free consultations so you can set up an appointment to see how many wefts, what length, color etc to help understand the process!!

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Below is my first post about hand tied hair extensions!

Hair extensions have been something I have wanted to try for many years. I could never find one that I felt totally good about because I had heard negative things about each brand/type until I found hand tied hair extensions. I have seen them all over the internet and everyone was raving about them so I knew these were the ones that after years or searching I wanted to try out. I researched for awhile trying to find someone in my area who was certified in doing them! That’s when I found Jill Payne at Ecclectic People! I stalked her Instagram and knew I wanted her to do my extensions! I asked Jill to type up a little bit about her to help you get an inside look at her passion and love for hair!

Hello, my name is Jill Payne. I am the owner of Eclectic People salon in Lubbock TX. I enjoy living life with my super cute husband, Austin and my fur baby, Levi the Schnoodle. (And they are now expecting a baby girl in April) I started my career right here in West Texas and was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel to larger cities to learn the best techniques from the best stylists very early on in my career.

To me, part of providing quality haircare is keeping the hair healthy, while still offering beautiful results. I specialize in haircolor and hair extensions. From the haircolor my salon uses to the products I recommend, it is all in an effort to take the best care of your hair possible. So, even with the hair extensions that I offer, it is also extremely important to me to keep your hair in it’s best shape! Extensions should always help you get to your healthy hair goal, not keep you from it. I believe that the extra work it takes to make sure salon services are done the right way is always worth it!

While I love traveling and learning from the best of the best, my real passion is to bring quality haircare back to West Texas.
I was born and raised here and I personally believe that we should have access to every big city amenity right here. Including the best in salon services.

This town is special to me and it means the world to me that I can play a part in helping it grow to its maximum potential.

Can’t you just feel the love and passion she has for not only West Texas and keeping people local but also the quality in her services! She wants to enhance your natural qualities in your hair and make it the best she can without damaging consequences!

I’ve had so mnay questions and comments about my hair that I figured the best way to get everything answered was to let you guys ask me questions that I would answer here so here we go!

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Why did you get extensions? Is your hair thin?

No, my hair isn’t thin by any means! I actually have quite a bit of hair but it’s postpartum hair that DOES NOT GROW! It has been the same length for so long and it just keeps breaking off so I got tired of waiting! I wanted that length I’ve been dreaming of for years and I finally got it! I’m so happy with the length now and don’t see myself going without them for a good long while!

How many rows did you get?

I have 3 rows in my hair! They go from one side of my head to the other and get smaller as they go up my head!

How much did it cost?

The cost varies depending on how long you get them, how many bundles and how much volume you want to achieve but for a reference they can cost between $600-$2000! I have seen from so many friends that the one thing with extensions is you are truly getting what you are paying for! If you get super cheap, they are probably going to not only look cheap but probably cause more damage that will take years to fix! Don’t take a short cut on your hair!

How often do you get trims on your hair?

Before I got extensions I am pretty much the worst at getting trims!! I feel like ill probably get trims now every time I go in to get them moved up!

How often do you wash your hair? 

1x a week is my normal! Definitely no more than 2x a week unless I get spit up or some other unknown #momlife thing in it!

HOW do you have long hair with a baby? 

When I’m home I usually have my hair in a high messy bun so he can’t grab it! But let’s be honest I don’t leave the house much! haha But I think it’s just one of those things you get used to! I’ve had long hair with every baby, sure it’s gonna get pulled and tangled in their sticky hands but it doesn’t make me wanna have short hair!

How long did it take?

I went on a Thursday to get my hair colored first so she could color the extensions to match perfectly! So I got my hair colored and then she colored the extensions that night to add dimension and depth! On Friday I came back to get them put in and that took about 3 hrs! It was a vacation for me and I enjoyed it so much!

Are they hand tied or dream catchers? 

Mine are the hand tied extensions! They are different from other brands because it uses larger wefts with less points of attachment to your natural hair. It uses “sewing” and one bead that goes on the under side of the weft. It is the newest method and causes minimal to no damage to your natural hair because there aren’t so many pieces attached to your natural hair.

Do you shampoo like normal?

Yes, you can use salon quality shampoo & conditioner on them just as if it were your normal hair! I love this about them! I just make sure to get under the attachment points with shampoo and rinse really well. I’ve also continued to only put conditioner from the nape of my neck down to keep the roots from getting heavy/greasy!

Can you brush them?

Yessss! I changed one thing about brushing and that’s that I do it more slowly now. I use a regular brush and never have any issues!

Are they comfortable?

With anything semi-permanent there is an adjustment period! I had a week or so where my head was tender! It didn’t cause any headaches but I had a few spots that were tighter feeling so after a week those loosened up naturally and then it feels totally normal!

How long do they last?

The hair itself can last up to a year if taken care of properly! This means brushing them, keeping them from getting tangling, using sulfate free shampoo/conditioner and just simply treating them well!

How often do you get them moved up? 

It depends on the quality of upkeep and your personal hair growth but the average is between 6-8 weeks! For those who are interested in grow her hair more efficiently I recommend to get Folexin, click here to visit the website.

Can you style them like normal? 

Yes! I use hairspray, serums, heat tools, etc! I am able to braid them, pull them up in a high pony tail and essentially do anything I would do with my normal hair! That was one of the main selling points for me because I wanted to be able to pull up my hair without seeing tons of beads or feeling like I was constantly worrying if people were able to see my extensions!

Are they hard to maintain? 

Not in the least bit! I seriously wash my hair once a week. Curl them with my T3 iron and the curls last days! I brush them 2x a day usually, add some smoothing serum and use salon quality products to keep them looking fresh! I was honestly so nervous that I had signed up for something that was going to take me tons of time to keep up with and it has been the complete opposite!

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TIPS

Always sleep with it in a braid or low pony to avoid knots/tangles…or strangling your hubby! 😉

Use a heat protectant!

Use a leave in conditioner, the hair obviously isn’t connected to your roots so it doesn’t get any natural nutrients from the roots so it absorbs things you put directly on it! 

Save up and invest in these because they are truly the least upkeep and from what I’ve heard and seen they cause no damage!

PRODUCTS I USE

I use this curling iron.

This smoothing serum.

This blow dryer.

I ONLY use these hair ties because I’m OBSESSED!

If you would like to know more about Jill and her life then follow along over at @jillpaynehair.eclecticpeople , @eclectic_people! 

You can also like them on Facebook HERE! Thanks so much Jill for partnering with me on this post! I can’t wait to see some of you babes rocking your new hair!

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This post is in collaboration with Jill Payne. All thoughts, images and opinions are that of my own!

How Busy Moms Can Make Room for “Me” Time

Self-care and “me” time are buzzwords for moms right now! While it’s totally true that most moms do need to spend more time on themselves, many are left asking, “But how?” If it feels impossible to try and squeeze any more time out of your day for yourself, switch tactics. Instead of trying to get more time for yourself, find ways to fit more “me” time into your regular routine! I know it can be so hard, trust me, this mom of four feels you on a deep level and somedays just aren’t meant to have me time but I truly think investing in yourself and filling your cup sure helps when you are constantly pouring from it! These four little people are my world but if I am not in a good space for myself then it’s impossible for me to be the happy mom they need and deserve! 

Put it on the Calendar

Plan out your “me” time and put it on the calendar! Even if it’s just a 15 walk alone once your partner gets home or a 5 minute break upstairs while the baby is napping, jot it down. Putting it on the calendar means you’re less likely to forget or shove your personal time to the back burner. It also shows the rest of your family that this is a priority! 

Lock the Bathroom Door

Seriously, lock it. Like most moms, you’re most likely available to your family 24/7. While being as available as possible can provide your children with much needed security as they grow, it can also mean you’re not getting the time alone that you need. Secure young children in a safe playpen or crib, hand older kids an independent activity, and head to the bathroom and lock the door. Even if you don’t actually have to go! 

Declare the Shower Your Sacred Space

Moms are infamous for forgoing basic necessities like showers in favor of another task that seems more important. It’s not! Take that shower, momma. You deserve to feel clean and refreshed, and you can create some additional “me” time by declaring it your sacred space. Arrange a time to shower when you’re least likely to be needed and talk to your family about shower time being your well-deserved alone time! #PREACH 

Wake Up Before the Kids

It seems counterintuitive to your sanity to get a bit less sleep by waking up before your kids, but I promise you’ll feel so much better once you’ve made this a new habit. Getting up first means you have the whole house to yourself and no one is demanding your attention yet. Dress as slowly as you want (or don’t get dressed at all), and sip your morning coffee or tea while it’s still hot! I struggle with this SO bad but when I do it, goodness I feel soooo much better! 

Break It Up

When you aren’t able to set aside a large block of “me” time, try breaking it up throughout the day. Take 10 minutes before the kids wake up to drink a hot cup of something, then spend an extra 3 minutes in the bathroom. On your lunch break at work or while the little one naps or has quiet time at home, sit and catch up with your friends on Facebook or Instagram. When coming home from work, take a few moments to just sit in your car before heading into the house. At night, turn your phone off and pick up a book for 10 minutes before going to sleep. While it seems like those little snippets of stolen time are meaningless, they’ll add up to less stress for you and more “me” time for a mom who really needs it! 

Moms. invest in YOU! Fill YOUR cup before pouring from it! I promise you will see a difference and so will the people around you that need you the most!

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Baby Items We Are Loving

I was compensated by QVC for this post!

Finding baby items you love is something every mom values! Adding a child to the mix can always come with trials and obstacles so that is why I always am on the look out for items that make having a baby easier or just things I love for my kids! I rounded up a few of my favorite things that I would love to share with y’all!  With warm weather quickly approaching I wanted to find a few things that would make spring/summer a little more manageabale for this mom of four! I found all of these things in THE BABY SHOP by QVC and they literally have so many great things y’all! If you’re like me, you didn’t even know QVC had a baby shop but they do, and it’s so good!

My big kids are constantly on the go and Sway is off and running every chance he gets! This portable play yard is the perfect answer to keeping that little guy contained while the bigs play outside on the play set or at the park! Sway loves being outside more than anything so this is a great way for him to still enjoy the outside without me having to chase him every second of everyday! I can throw a few of his favorite toys or balls in here and he is happy as can be! It is easily folded for storage and comes with a travel bag for complete ease! It’s also super lightweight but sturdy enough to feel comfortable letting your baby/toddler hang out in it! The other great thing about it is the detachable canopy for those super hot days or days at the beach where you want to keep them out of the sun! I honestly wish we would have had this thing for our cruise last year! Oh, and don’t forget QVC offers Easy Pay where you can buy your item now, it ships and you pay it in equal installments with no interest! How amazing is that? So if you have several big items you are wanting this is a great option to spread some of the spending out!

Next is this portable highchair! Y’all, this thing is SO neat! It also has a canopy shade on it and a removable tray for meal/snack time so this things is going to come in so handy for picnics, park time and I can just imagine how cute little man will look in this thing watching his brothers play baseball! It’s made of a durable, easy to clean fabric and is so sturdy! He loves just sitting in this thing and looking around! It grows with your baby and can be used from 3 months old and on up to toddler!

These Minnetonka booties obviously aren’t for spring/summer but little man has been living in these during all this cold weather! He wears them around the house and even out running errands! They are such great quality and keep his feet so warm! I couldn’t recommend them enough for your little one if it’s still cold where you are! We will be wearing these all through February and maybe even into March because Texas weather is all over the place!

SHOP WHAT WE HAVE

OTHER FAVORITES

The Best Christmas Graphic Tops

Christmas graphic tops have become so popular over the last few years and let me just say…I ain’t hatin’ it! I think they are so cute and especially fun during the Christmas season! They have come out with some of the cutest sayings and I truly think they can be dressed up or down! I have found several of my favorite ones online for you guys and think you will love them! You can click directly on the top and it will take you to the retailer! What says Christmas better than a cute comfy top that makes everyone smile?!

You can now shop all of these tops by simply clicking on your favorite! I think my favorite is the MERRY AF sweatshirt! I can just see it paired with these leggings, these boots, and this beanie! AHHH, the perfect Christmas outfit!

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Christmas Graphic Tops

What Christmas graphic top is your favorite? Will you be ordering any of these?? I know I sure will!

Check out my holiday Christmas guides here! 

It’s Cool To Be Kind

Being kind, there is nothing cooler these days and I am so excited to be spreading kindness this week as I partner with Forward Influence network! I’m pretty sure paying it forward and spreading kindness sure is one of the most rewarding things you can do! It really does spread joy in so many ways just by doing something small so I really wanted to get my kids in on some random acts of kindness!

We have so much power these days especially with the world at our finger tips. Social media and the internet can have so many negative things spread throughout it at all times but I challenge all of you to change that not only this week but every week!

One of the most important things I want to teach my kids besides knowing their Savior is the power of being kind and that their words/actions can mean more than they even realize! The internet is how our kids communicate 90% of the time these days so it is so important that we teach them kindness and how to use the internet safely and kindly! Google has a program called Be Internet Awesome and it is such a neat program that helps children navigate through the vast internet space! They incorporate 5 steps that help kids feel confident in their daily interactions!

SMART: Communicate responsibly online

ALERT: Identify phishing, scams, and non-credible sources online

STRONG: Protect your personal information

KIND: Be kind and positive online

BRAVE: When in doubt about anything online, talk it out with an adult

I have been trying to teach my kids the importance of being the upstander in every situation and not the bystander! This is such a hard concept for young children but it truly helps them understand that kindness can also come from defending someone even if they aren’t the one being actively unkind! We even played to Kind Kingdom game which is a fun interactive game to show them how to spread kindness and to watch out for those who are spreading negativity and how to protect others!

I challenge all of you to spread kindness by doing a random act of kindness within the next 48 hours and post it to social media using the hashtag #itscooltobekind and tagging 3 friends asking them to participate! Let’s spread some kindness and make this world a brighter place!

Thank you to Forward Influence Network for sponsoring today’s post! All thoguhts, and opinions are that of my own! 

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