Clothes
I'm
loving that fall is right around the corner! I am starting to lose my
pregnancy weight, but still not quite into my old clothes yet. I am
dreaming of some new clothes regardless... And just in case I'm not down
to my old size by fall. I love colored jeans... I don't know which
color I love more, the aqua blue I have pictured or possibly a bright
shade of poppy! Regardless, new over the knee boots from Steve Madden
and a sweater from my new favorite online shop ModCloth are in order!
Office and Stationery
I
am addicted to paper and office supplies... folders, paper clips, pens,
inks, pencils and everything else that you can think of. I have drawers
full of stuff! And always collecting more. I actually use it though. I
love to write Thank you notes and other letters to my friends. There’s
nothing quite like writing a note to a friend on a high
quality note card, and then sealing it in a gorgeous envelope with fun
lining. And it’s even better when you’re the friend on the receiving
end! Writing letters and notes and sending them in the post is sadly a
lost art form, but one that will always be appreciated by all people
involved.I love love love Kate Spade stationery. I consider it a treat because it is expensive... but it is colorful and simple. What's not to love??
Food for Thought
I
think it is the cooler (80 degree) temps that has me craving
fall/winter fare. Yesterday I picked up some pasta that is called
Heartland Hidden Vegetables. Immediately I thought this could make a
healthier version of macaroni and cheese! Which is one of my absolute
favorite indulgences. It comes in at a good second to grilled cheese.I set aside some time to look for a lower fat version of my classic treat. I absolutely love this recipe site called Yummly. You can change the serving sizes and it gives you nutritional information!
Here is the recipe I'm going to try: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Healthy-Baked-Macaroni-_-Cheese-Recipezaar?servings=2
Oh, Baby Baby!
John
and I wanted to try a natural diaper that might be a little better on
the environment than Pampers... yet, we definitely weren't up for the
cloth diaper laundry. We do not live in an area that has a service that
will do the 'dirty' work for you! We are trying G diapers. They are a
hybrid of a cloth outside diaper, lined with plastic and you use a
disposable insert that is biodegradable. It can be flushed or composted
as well! I have to say after using them for two weeks we are extremely
happy!
They are also really cute as well... www.gdiapers.com
My
mom bought us the newborn bundle and it comes with a lot of diaper
covers to get you started and 80 inserts. I went through 60 in two
weeks. So I am guessing that a case of 160 will make it through the
month with a few to spare. I suppose it will depend on my little guy!!
He's getting bigger so actually we don't have as many diapers as before.
He wets a lot!! And these diapers hold up like champs. The poo is twice
a day... and each time I have had to wash the diaper. They are okay
until you open it up then the running of the poo starts... ya'll know
what I mean!! And things get sloppy. But no blowouts... yet... so I
can't tell ya what that is like so far.
I
also worked the numbers out on these diapers and it turns out that 160
diaper inserts cost $56. A little under three dollars per insert. Of
course I thought Pampers were are a bit cheaper... at $47 for 186. But
when you do the math - 160/56 = 2.86 and 186/47 = 3.96! These prices are
from Babies R Us where I order from. They are cheaper than WalMart. And
happily my diaper pail was emptied once a week when we used the newborn
Pampers. Since last week we haven't filled the diaper pail nearly as
full. On week two we are just getting to the top. Much less waste. And
if I had a compost pile, I wouldn't have a diaper pail at all... which
will be soon!!
Interiors
Since
we've inherited my grandparent's house, John, my brother, sister-in-law
and I have been dreaming about some updates. Afterall, the exact same
carpet can be seen in Christmas photos from 1977... I think it might be
time!! Here are some dreamy ideas we've got brewing.
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| Love the chalkboard and the blue... also love the dark floors! |
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| Two kitchen concepts to meld... |
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| Mud Room |
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| Shed update |
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| must have for the backyard! |
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