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Walmart Next Day Delivery

August 28, 2019 by ashadmin No Comments

Loading two kids in and out of the car running errands is so exhausting. I’ve learned to be really choosy about the errands we run. One thing I learned from motherhood early on, was to do any hack to make it easier. My #1 tip is Walmart’s Next Day Delivery. I really don’t know how anyone was a mom before 2019 when you an get just about anything delivered to your doorstep.

Last week after we got back from Palm Springs I noticed we were really low on diapers for Wilder and I was just about out of my favorite deodorant. Instead of shlepping the kids to the store during witching hour I took five minutes during Crosby’s nap, ordered them on Walmart and had them at my front door less than 24 hours later.

There is seriously nothing better. I plan my errands around Crosby’s nap schedule and really prioritize which ones I want to run with the kids… anything we don’t get to, or I don’t want to do with the kids I turn to Walmart. It’s such a life saver.

Details on Walmart Next Day Delivery:

  • Free, no extra cost, sign up or membership fee.
  • Free with order of $35 or more on Next Day eligible items.
  • Available Monday through Friday, cut off times vary by zip code.
  • If you enter “Next Day” Mode on your phone you can see everything that’s available for Next Day shipping.

My most frequently purchased for Next Day delivery:

diapers

formula

bottles – these are what I use with Wilder

baby wipes

laundry detergent

deodorant

white onesies for Wilder (he’s growing so fast and these are my favorite)

toothpaste

Other Tips:

Next Day delivery would also be helpful if you have school-aged kids and need supplies/something for a project.

It’s great if you’re planning a party, so many cute decorations are available for Next Day delivery.

If you’re packing for a vacation and notice you’re low on travel sized toiletries, it saves you a trip to the store.


on me: t-shirt, similar jeans

on Wilder: onesie 

deodorant, diapers

This post was sponsored by Walmart, all opinions are my own.

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A Second-Time Mom’s Baby Registry Guide

June 13, 2019 by ashadmin 2 Comments

When I was pregnant with Crosby I was pretty clueless on what exactly I’d need for her. So when it came time to register I asked my friends who had babies and were pregnant what I needed. That resulted in the longest list ever and I thought just because their babies were liking something it was an obvious choice to get it. Boy was I wrong! Once she was born I quickly learned all babies are different… and while it’s mostly trial and error to figure out what your baby will like, there are some products I swear by. Today I want to share my tried and true baby registry picks.

Before I dive into that I wanted to share that Walmart has such a great baby registry process and selection of products. Everything you could ever want and need with so many premium brands too! They make creating and updating your baby registry a quick and easy process and even have an app so you can access and update your registry from your phone at any time. Plus having one place for people to shop is easier than a list of multiple places. Another fun perk is they’ll send you a Baby Welcome Box to get you started.

Now let’s get into my tried and true baby registry picks…

Feeding

Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed or both you’ll probably want some bottles. Bottles can be tricky sometimes, I’ve heard of lots of babies having to try out several brands before they found one they’d take. Luckily I never ran into those issues and both of my babies have taken to the bottle very easily. My two current favorites are Baby Brezza and Comotomo. Their shape is supposed to be good for breastfed babies, to help avoid “nipple confusion.”

I am a huge fan of the Formula Pro by Baby Brezza. It’s basically a baby Keureg machine and gives you the perfect temperature bottle in seconds. You put powder formula on the top and fill the tank in the back with distilled water, select how many ounces you want and out comes the perfect mix of formula.

If you plan on nursing you need a nursing pillow… especially in the beginning. It’s hard to get the positioning down right and these really help. I prefer the Breast Friend pillow over others because it’s sturdier and has a better shape.

Sleeping

I have tons of cute swaddles, but truthfully they’re only great for photos. It’s really hard to master the perfect swaddle that your newborn won’t escape. And don’t even try to re-swaddle a baby in the middle of the night – impossible! These from Swaddle Me are SO easy and actually keep your babies limbs in without them trying to break free. I love them for the really early newborn days when babies really thrive on being swaddled.

Once baby is a little bigger (one monthish) I prefer the Halo Sleep Sack for nighttime sleep. It’s completely a personal preference but I don’t really swaddle my babies during the day at this point. This sleep sack is so easy to use, which is really great in the middle of the night when your eyes are half open.

I love having a cozy place for baby to nap that I can move around the house or bring with us when we go to a friend’s house. Two really good options are the Boppy Lounger and DockATot. You definitely don’t need both. If you’re looking for one that is relatively inexpensive go for the Boppy Lounger but if you want to splurge a bit, get the DockATot. Honestly there are pros and cons of both. I love that the Boppy Lounger is slightly inclined… if your baby has reflux it’s great for after feeding. The DockATot is flat and great for (monitored) sleep. It even fits into lots of bassinets and pack ‘n plays.

Which brings me to my next item… the travel crib. We have this one from 4moms and have been so happy with it. It couldn’t be easier to assemble… it literally goes up in seconds. Crosby has always slept so well in it.

Baby Gear

Both of my babies have loved the Mamaroo. I know I can count on it to realx and sooth them to sleep. I love it for daytime naps and keep it in my living room.

The BabyBjorn bouncer might be my favorite baby item. It is adjustable so babies can use it from birth until they’re several months old. It’s a bouncer so it’s controlled by baby’s movements… when they’re brand new it barely moves but by the time Crosby was 4 months old it really got going! But the best part is it’s super light weight and easy to travel with or just move around the house. Great for when you want to sneak in a shower! And it completely collapses when you’re ready to store it away.

Finding the right baby carrier can be a little tricky. I registered for this one for Crosby and used it the longest. Babies can face in or out and be in it until they’re toddlers. It’s easy to adjust and Jeff and I both wore Crosby in it. We never had sore backs.

Health & Safety

No matter how well you shield them eventually your baby will get a stuffy nose. The best way to clear it and give them some relief is the Nose Frieda.

This is the only thermometer I’ve ever used on Crosby and I love how simple and accurate it is.

You will go through more diapers than you ever thought possible. Register for them! Bambo Nature diapers are hands down our favorite and I loved when I saw Walmart carried them. Bonus, they’re environmentally friendly… so you don’t have to feel guilty when you’re changing your 27th diaper for the day.

Before they can take a bath in an actual bathtub you need something to support them in the sink. I’ve loved this cushioned flower by Blooming Bath and have used it on both babies (currently still using with Wilder).

This post was sponsored by Walmart, all opinions are my own.

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Amazon Prime Day Deals

July 16, 2018 by ashadmin No Comments

Crosby’s romper, my swimsuit c/o, shorts, sandals c/o

If there’s a more 2018 way to shop than Amazon… I’m not aware of it. But seriously, how much more do we buy when there’s only one click involved? It’s dangerous! I swear we get a delivery from Amazon several times a week, between baby items, gadgets, beauty products, clothes and even groceries there’s truly never been a more convenient way to shop. Which is why Amazon Prime Day is always one of my favorite sales.

To shop the sales you have to be an Amazon Prime member. You can sign up here. If you need more convincing Prime members always get free 2-day shipping and you can pay a small fee if you need something even faster. It’s the best.

But back to the sale, it’s kind of like black Friday in the middle of July –  minus the crowds. I wanted to share the deals I’m seeing that I’m most excited about.

Instant Pot – this little pot has taken the food world by storm in the past couple of years. Jeff and I have been wanting one for awhile and I think it’s finally the time to pull the trigger. I’ve never seen a better price!

Echo – we have one main Echo and a few Echo Dots all around our house. Want to know the time? The weather? Hear your favorite song? Play Jeopardy? Alexa is your girl.

Ring Doorbell – I’ve been wanting this for awhile. Also a great discount.

Jade Roller – such a great addition to your beauty routine. You roll on any serum, oil or lotion for anti-aging, and smoothing results.

Rock N Play – we loved this when Crosby was an infant. I miss using it now that she’s mobile. Every new mom needs a safe place to put her baby when she wants to wash a few dishes, shower, or just rest! This is so light weight and easy to move around the house and babies love them. They’re also great for travel.

We’re in the market for a convertible car seat… there are several car seat and stroller deals here. This one is an amazing deal!

Great deals on formula here.

Here’s the link to the Prime day baby store.

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Best Travel Cribs

March 8, 2018 by ashadmin No Comments

Now that I’ve been a mom for nearly a year (CRAZY!) I wanted to start sharing more breakdowns of some of our favorite baby products. One thing we couldn’t have gotten through the last year without is a good travel crib, or pack and play as they’re most commonly known as. There are so many out there now and I’ve had a few friends ask for recommendations on which to purchase.

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Crosby’s 11 Month Favorites

February 14, 2018 by ashadmin No Comments

11 months!! And as you can see these were probably the hardest month of photos to take, Crosby did not want to lay still and was all over the place. Over the past several months they’ve gradually gotten more difficult, but these take the cake. Next month will be even more of a challenge, I’m sure.

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My Top 12 Items of 2017

December 28, 2017 by ashadmin No Comments


The week between Christmas and New Years is always a bit of a strange blur. All the days seem to blend together and the holiday laziness sets in – at least for me. So while I’m struggling to remember what day it is… Tuesday? Thursday? I still wanted to share a breakdown of my favorite products from this past year.

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