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Oh Baby: New Baby Gear Must Haves

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June 2, 2017 By Autumn Rose Reo 86 Comments

Expecting a delivery from the stork soon? You better hope he’s dropping off these new Baby Gear Must Haves (as featured on Fox Good Day.)

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Just this week I had five friends deliver some of the freaking cutest babies! My Facebook feed filled up with beautiful smiles and memories. While it’s only been a short few years since I spent my days ogling baby strollers (well yesterday really), the baby market has gotten CRAZY!

Baby Must Haves


Remember my trip to the Biggest Baby Shower Ever in Dallas? This little journey got my baby fever running high so I had to have more! And man we found some awesome stuff! Just check out our favorites that you’re gonna either need to click to get it delivered, run to pick it up or like me say, “why didn’t they have that when I had babies!?” 

 Because a hungry baby is a sad baby…

KABRITA GOAT MILK // Online

I tried to breastfeed but everything she drank, she threw up. I would pump, she would drink, she would spit and I would do laundry. What I found out now is she had an allergy to milk AND much more, but if she had goat’s milk formula we could have avoided the whole mess! Kabrita is easy to digest protein snd forms a smaller, softer, and looser curd in the gut than cow milk. 

Baby Must Haves

For some children like mine, cow milk protein may be difficult to digest and may cause mild to moderate symptoms such as colic, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, chronic congestion, recurrent ear infections, and eczema. Kabrita goat milk foods are naturally easy to digest and may be a solution for the symptoms that may be associated with cow milk sensitivity*.

Because Cookies…

BOOB FOOD Lactation Cookie // Online, $20 (before shipping) 

Boob Food Cookies were created by social media star and chef, Anna O’Steen of Lovely Lady Cakes. While nursing her daughter three years ago, she worried about supplying enough milk for her baby and started researching lactation cookies. After two years of research, she’s created an organic recipe with healthy ingredients that include whole oats, brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, almond butter, and sesame seeds.

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By just eating 2 cookies (90 calories) a day can help you start seeing results within the week, with up to 5oz more breast milk. (Some even say same day results!) 

 

Show Your Cool Baby Style

LIL’ FIREFLY // Online and in-store, prices vary 

When it comes to a onesie, your baby’s style can say so much more than a blank white multi-pack. Show your creative streak with something more creative and fun like Dallas’ new Lil’ Firefly. Lil’ Firefly is a different kind of retail boutique. Embracing your child’s Lil’ Firefly spirit, they showcase clothing that reflect the bright, rebellious spirit within each child. Co-owners Sheri and Michel feel passionate about celebrating the true nature of every child so they joined together to create a company with this specific vision in mind. 

Baby-Gear

Get in Gear

Looking for a new destination for all things hip baby and oh, so Dallas?  The Tot is your spot. With two locations, one in Highland Park Village and now on Lovers Lane, The Tot Playhouse is designed to feel like you are strolling into the welcoming home of a friend. The concept store is filled with gorgeous parenting products including the best in baby gear, kids apparel, toys, personal care products, nursery furniture & décor, and much more – all mindfully selected by The Tot team to reflect a sense of luxury fused with forward-thinking functionality. 

CYBEX YEMA CARRIER // The Tot, $309.95

Style-conscious parents will love the YEMA for its sleek design while babies benefit from the close contact. Let’s be honest, no one likes the ugly carriers that are out there now or feel like the lightweight material can’t possibly hold their child. This one does the job with functional design that confidently holds your child close in three different positions. 

Baby-Gear

gB POCKIT STROLLER // The Tot, $249

When folded it is the smallest and most compact stroller currently available on the market (Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s smallest stroller), 12 x 7 x 14 inches to be precise and just 9.5 pounds. While it can be used for travel, overhead areas on the airplane and fits in your purse, it’s not a substitute for a traditional stroller. 

New-Baby-Gear

DOONA // The Tot, $499

Doona is the world’s first infant car seat that transforms to a stroller in seconds, no additional parts required. Ever went on a walk or a drive and you need to get moving but you don’t want to wake up the baby making a move? That’s why the Doona is your best friend.                

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MIMA XARI STROLLER// The Tot,  $1,424

Mima offers an innovative range of strollers that boast a patented bassinet/ carrycot system located within the stroller seat unit itself, in order to effortlessly transform and grow with your child and your family.

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Just Another Reason to Head to Target

CLOUD ISLAND //  Target, prices vary

If the Starbucks, CVS/pharmacy or the $1 Spot aren’t enough reason to love Target, they’ve added a big one for all expecting and new families.  Cloud Island is Target’s new, exclusive line of nursery décor, bedding, bath and layette products created by Target’s internal design team. The collection includes nearly 500 stylish, affordable items designed with a focus on safety, durability and comfort and will be available at all Target stores and Target.com.

Baby Gear Must Haves

Cloud Island includes more than 70 different prints within nursery and décor products and 14 patterns within the bath collection. Three key themes can be found across the entire assortment, allowing parents to easily mix and match different items in their nursery and bathroom.

Cloud Island bath and layette pieces, including onesies, towels, bibs and more, will roll out starting in August.

 

Sleepy Time is the Best Time 

SWADDLE ME // Prices vary

Why take time how to make the perfect swaddle when you just velcro that baby up? The swaddle (kindly referred to in our family as a baby burrito), is the thing that dreams are made of. A tight swaddle for both my kids meant they’d actually go to bed and not wake themselves up from moving their arms. They felt as snug as a bug in a rug which meant sleep for us! Both there is a technique unless you have a Swaddle Me, which makes it easy with a little more than velcro action. 

BabyMustHaves

4 MOMS bounceRoo // Target, $99 

The 4moms bounceRoo is the only bouncer with 3 unique vibration modes (heartbeat, wave and bee) and 3 intensity settings to help calm and soothe your baby. The bounceRoo also entertains with a fun, natural bouncing motion created by your baby’s movement. The lightweight and compact design is easy to move around the house or take on the go.

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MOBA BASKET, The Tot, $180

To give babies a better and healthier nights’ sleep, Moba reimagined what the traditional Moses basket should be, and the first Moba basket was born. With a durable basket and stand (sold separately), your baby can be moved where you need, when you need, and looks so chic.

 

OWLET SMART SOCK 2 // Online, $299+ 

The Owlet Smart Sock 2 uses pulse oximetry (most know it as the little red light they clip on your finger at the doctor’s office) to track a baby’s heart rate and oxygen while sleeping. That info is sent to a nearby Base Station and from there to parents’ smartphones, designed to notify you if those levels fall outside the preset zone. I fell in love with this product the minute I heard of it (for obvious reasons) and now it’s on version 2, it’s gotten even better. 

[clickToTweet tweet=”83% of parents who use @OwletBabyCare say they sleep better because of it. If you have a new baby you need this!” quote=”83% of parents who use @OwletBabyCare say they sleep better because of it. “]

 

Owlet

It’s a technological marvel that fits right into the nursery, providing parents with incredible peace of mind knowing there is an extra set of eyes helping keep an eye on baby. It’s what we like to call “a little help for the hardest job in the world.” 

Ready to sleep a little better because of your own peace of mind? Then enter to win your own Owlet Smart Sock 2 (valued at $299.) 

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Comments

  1. AvatarLee Harmon Waters says

    June 3, 2017 at 6:42 am

    Wow! Quite the bounty! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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  2. AvatarLindsay Bade says

    June 4, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Our oldest is 14 and our youngest is 7. I am a little nervous about starting over with an infant again!

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  3. AvatarRivka says

    June 4, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Amazing post for new (or not such new) moms. I would gift this to my sister-in-law.

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  4. AvatarJessica Mcfarlin says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    We have one and were trying for #2! I guess the only fear is losing sleep but I no longer work so it should be easier.

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  5. AvatarHeather S says

    June 7, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I am expecting. I’m most nervous about breastfeeding and the baby sleeping safely.

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  6. AvatarAshley C says

    June 7, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    I’m expecting my first baby in December! I am most anxious about labor and delivery and then adapting to the new lifestyle changes after baby arrives!

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  7. AvatarMelissa Storms says

    June 7, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    My husband’s cousin would love these as a baby gift. There is a lot that makes first time moms nervous.

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  8. AvatarDealinDiva says

    June 9, 2017 at 1:22 am

    We Have a two week old, she’s a handful but I am so not complaining! Loving every moment of this journey!

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  9. AvatarSteph says

    June 9, 2017 at 10:35 am

    I have two kids at home and we are trying for another

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  10. Avatarbetsy says

    June 9, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    i have a baby at home and would love this for him! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. AvatarSusannah says

    June 9, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    I have a newborn and would LOVE to win this!

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  12. AvatarDarcy Koch says

    June 9, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I would gift this to my daughter. She is pregnant with a daughter in September. She has 3 boys, but no girl so she needs all new things girly.

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  13. AvatarLatanya says

    June 9, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    I would love this for my daughter.

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  14. AvatarMichelle J. says

    June 9, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    I’ll be giving it to my sister-in-law!

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  15. AvatarAaron says

    June 10, 2017 at 12:27 am

    I would gift this to a special expectant friend.

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  16. AvatarLaurie Nykaza says

    June 10, 2017 at 1:56 am

    My niece is expecting her first child a baby girl so it would be for her.

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  17. AvatarBrigitte Bauman says

    June 10, 2017 at 10:07 am

    If I won this amazing prize I would give it to my niece who is expecting.

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  18. AvatarTandi Cortez says

    June 10, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I would give this to my sister-in-law! She’s expecting and we are so excited! 🙂

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  19. Avatarelishia bakle says

    June 11, 2017 at 12:02 am

    i love this product! It would have made having my other babies much easier. But not that the shop is closed I would love to win this for my niece who is expecting her first child!

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  20. AvatarDanielle Porter says

    June 11, 2017 at 11:31 am

    We are expecting in September! This is our first baby I’m worried about SIDS, we had a friend whose baby passed away at one month old from it. 🙁

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  21. AvatarAngelica says

    June 11, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    We’re expecting our first around the new year! So excited and also so overwhelmed with all of the information out there! My biggest fear right now is the delivery because I have some heart issues but I’m sure as I feel my babe kicking and my bump growing the fears of my little one’s mortality will take over everything! My biggest fear up until my all-clear ultrasound a couple weeks ago was miscarriage. I’m a born worrier, so… haha.

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  22. AvatarAlexandra O says

    June 11, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    I have a newborn! I’ve heard really good things about the Owlet. While pregnant I looked into different must haves and found out much more about why something like this is so important. I would get a lot more rest if I had something to keep me from worrying and waking up to go check on her as often as I have in the night.

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  23. AvatarRachel says

    June 11, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    I would gift this to my friend that is due in December.

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  24. AvatarNicole Martin says

    June 11, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    This would be a gift for my brother and sister in law!

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  25. AvatarChrissy says

    June 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    I’m not currently expecting though hopefully someday soon! I would like to give this to my BFF who’s baby was recently born and is in the NICU. When he comes home I think this would give her some peace of mind.

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  26. AvatarLauryn R says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I would gift this to my cousin who is having her first baby! I would have loved to have this when mine were babies! 🙂

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  27. AvatarAmanda Hoffman says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    My baby just turned 2 months. I think the hardest part is worrying something will happen to your baby.

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  28. Avatartracee says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I’m expecting to have a new niece in Sept.

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  29. AvatarMita says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    I will be giving it to my sister-in-law

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  30. Avatarelishia bakle says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    I am expecting niece lucky number 7!!!! I am so excited for my nephew and his wife and look forward to seeing her super cute curly hair!

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  31. AvatarBusyWorkingMama says

    June 14, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    This would be a gift for my little sister.

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  32. AvatarShawn A. says

    June 15, 2017 at 6:19 am

    I would love to gift this to my nephew and his wife who just had a baby.

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  33. Avatardeanna says

    June 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

    My best friend Jessica wants one of these for her new baby. They had such a hard time getting pregnant and in the birthing process that she wants peace of mind when baby sleeps. I would give this to her if I win.

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  34. Avatarwen budro says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    I am trying to win this for my niece. She’s expecting her first child. She’s been blessed with an easy pregnancy and she loves being pregnant. This looks like a wonderful product.

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  35. AvatarKelly McGrew says

    June 17, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    My sister has a newborn and really wanted one of these but I didn’t have the fundsfto get it for her for her shower! This is an awesome device and I would definitely say it seems to be a must for first time moms how are inexperienced and/or nervous about their baby asleep while they are sleeping or busy around the house!

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  36. AvatarKelly M. says

    June 17, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    I will gift these to my best friend 🙂

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  37. AvatarEsther S says

    June 18, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I have a 5 year old and a 2.5 year old at home and currently trying for our third! I’ve had the Owlet in my wish list just for the peace of mind it can provide.

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  38. AvatarJessica Sage says

    June 18, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I am not expecting but would use this as a gift for a good friend who is!

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  39. Avatarrennie dericco says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:08 am

    I would love to gift this to my best friend\sister in law for their first baby!

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  40. AvatarAudrey Stewart says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    I am going to gift this to my niece. If I win. Her baby is due in October.

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  41. AvatarLinda Kwolek says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    My son and daughter in law had their first baby just this week, thus, I’d be gifting it to them.

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  42. Avatarelicia p says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    I have a rainbow and I am scared to death of the stop breathing thing. My first I was not as paranoid however after losing my daughter at 24 weeks I am more paranoid about a lot of things. I got bit by that bug that you never want to get bitten by and it has long lasting effects that are so negative I do not wish it on anyone.

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  43. AvatarBarbara Adams says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I’d love to gift this to the case manager I work with. I’m sure it would provide some additional peace of mind

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  44. AvatarAqdas Ahmed says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:29 am

    My sister just had a baby. I would like to win this for her.

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  45. AvatarAnnmarie W. says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    This would make a fantastic shower gift for my friend’s daughter, who is expecting her first child! Giving such piece of mind will hopefully allow her to sleep easier once baby arrives!

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  46. AvatarPam says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    This would be a gift for my daughter-in-law. She has a 16 month old and another one on the way. I’d love to be able to surprise her with this gift.

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  47. AvatarAda Miller says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I have a good friend who is due on 10/22 and I’d love to win this for her. I do have two boys who are 11 & 10 and only wish when mine was little we had the awesome products to choose from, since not I’m happy if my friends and family are able to get them.

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  48. AvatarCrystal Gregg says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:00 am

    My only baby is about to start kindergarten so I’ve been thinking about having another baby a lot lately.

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  49. AvatarSamantha Plotkin says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    We have multiple little ones and aren’t done 🙂 It’s always the same — I can’t wait for them to sleep and then get nervous if they sleep too long.

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  50. AvatarMarilyn Nawara says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    I would gift this to my new grandbaby that is due at the end of the year.

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  51. Avatarangie depue says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    My daughter is expecting her first baby. She is most anxious about giving birth and having everything a baby needs, on a fixed income. This would be amazing to win for her, as she needs everything!! Thanks for the chance!

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  52. Avatardebra pauley says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    thans for hosting this giveaway, i would love to win this

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  53. AvatarKristin C says

    June 22, 2017 at 9:13 am

    With my first I was so anxious the first couple of days about her sleeping when no one was watching her.

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  54. AvatarJennie Sanderson says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    I’m expecting in November! So excited!

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  55. AvatarSonya Morris says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    I would give this to my niece! I really wish this was available when mine were little!

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  56. AvatarSteve Weber says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    This would be a gift for my sister who had her baby in December.

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  57. AvatarMarianna says

    June 22, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Gift for a coworker. All my kiddos are teenagers!

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  58. AvatarWill G says

    June 22, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    We are currently trying.

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  59. AvatarEileen Boyce says

    June 23, 2017 at 1:46 am

    Gifting to a friend.

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  60. AvatarSusan Genna says

    June 23, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    This would be a gift for my daughter who is expecting early next year.

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  61. AvatarSandra Preti says

    June 25, 2017 at 8:50 am

    I would love to gift this to my sister for my nephew! This would be great to ease her worries as a first time mom.

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  62. Avatarangela smith says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    I would be gifting to my nephew who was just born last week

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  63. AvatarLaurajj says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:41 am

    This would be a gift for my son and daughter in law! They are expecting their second. With their first one, they had some earlier problems, and were so afraid to lay him down. I think this would bring such great peace of mind for them.

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  64. AvatarKaty M says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    We are adopting a sweet baby boy NEXT month! We are so excited and anxious to finally be parents after several years of infertility and pursuing adoption. An owlet looks like such an amazing product – we would be thrilled to have it for peace of mind!

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  65. AvatarKris Mihalov says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I will give to my co-worker who is having a baby girl due in oactober

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  66. AvatarCandice Denigan says

    June 26, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    My best friend is due in November, and I’d love to give this to her.

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  67. Avatargolden storm says

    June 26, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    i would gift this to my sons friend who is having a baby in august

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  68. AvatarKim Naumann says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    I would gift this to my daughter for her baby boy!

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  69. AvatarGricelda Castro says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I am a little nervous about starting over with an infant again!

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  70. AvatarAlison King says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    This would make a great gift for one of my dear friends who is expecting.

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  71. AvatarDawn S. says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I’m not currently expecting, but hope to be in the near future!

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  72. AvatarRoxanne Moon says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    We are in the process of working on another and I think I’m pregnant now!!!!!

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  73. AvatarDarlene Carbajal says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    This will be for my niece!

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  74. Avatarrobin s. says

    June 28, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    I would gift this to my niece who is having a baby in October. She is a little nervous and this would be perfect and give her peace of mind.

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  75. AvatarBobbie J Smith says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    This would be a gift to my step daughter who is expecting her baby boy in about 2 months. This would be so great to give her as a baby shower gift! I’ve never heard of anything like this, and this would definitely give her a little peace of mind.

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  76. AvatarRyan Spencer says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    We are trying to have a baby. I would keep some and gift some to a friend who has twins.

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  77. AvatarAshley Meyer says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    this will be a gift for my brother in law he is having his first baby due around xmas

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  78. AvatarThuy Vy Vu says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:32 am

    I want to give it to a friend who is expecting a grandchild

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  79. AvatarKatrina Angele says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:35 am

    This would be a gift for my brother and his wife.

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  80. AvatarSarah Mayer says

    June 29, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I’m not expecting, but I’d gift this to one of my coworkers who recently had a baby.

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  81. Avatarjeremy mclaughlin says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    This would be a gift for my cousin.

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  82. AvatarGabrielly says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    I would give this to a friend.

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  83. AvatarNancy says

    June 29, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    This system would be very reassuring for new parents. If I won, I’d give it to our daughter.

    Reply
  84. AvatarLeAnn Harbert says

    June 29, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    This will be for my granddaughter.

    Reply
  85. Avataramanda whitley says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    this would be for me. i am TTC at the moment.

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1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch of cilantro)
1⁄2 cup olive oil or neutral oil, such as organic canola or grapeseed
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

In a blender or the mixing cup of a small food processor or immersion blender, combine the vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Swirl a few times to dissolve the salt. Add the stems, olive oil, and cumin — puree. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

#wfaa #tv #recipe #goodmorningtexas #chocolatetruffles #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #eatwell #dfw #momblogger #healthylifestyle #wholefoodmethod
Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’ Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’t think that’s the way it work...🌯

Today was a busy one: getting ready for the week and getting prepped for a tv segment (tomorrow on @wfaagmt, so I had to call in for reinforcements. While I may be on the no-carb wagon, the rest of the fam wanted something different -  fresh, full of flavor and delivered fast...enter @savageburritos!

Made from the @unclejuliosmexican family, this ghost kitchen delivery service offers specialty burritos, bowls, salads, the holy trinity (queso, chips and salsa) and even dessert - all to your door! 

Find ‘em online and find out why you’ll go savage for more! And thanks @savageburritos for such great service! 

#savageburritos #savageburrito #unclejulios #texmex #dfweats #mamachallenge #dallasfood #dallasmoms #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid surprises you with an over-the-top hot cocoa in bed.

...But at least she put it in my @shopcarrieelle mugs.

I’m wondering if this was my first teat of 2021.
Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨ Happy New Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨

Happy New Year’s Y’all!

#ArlingtonTexas #ArlingtonTx #dfw #nye #lonestarnye
Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel. Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel.

We’ve been working to squeeze in all the celebrations this week before it’s time to work out all the tears, wine and carbs 2020 brought. 🍷 🥖 😭 

What’s your NYE plan? And most of all what’s your last cheat meal? 

#dfw #nye #newyears #covidchristmas2020 #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
The 80s are coming back in full force...but does m The 80s are coming back in full force...but does my visor match my mask? 😱

Actually my #OOTD is part of our equipment to take down aliens in London circa 1984 at @electricgamebox, the new immersive gaming experience @grandscapetx. Opening December 24, it’s the perfect way to spend some family time TOGETHER, hear a bada$@ soundtrack (hello, 80s!?!) and burn calories (don’t worry about those extra cookies!)

Before you go: 

🕹Have a team name ready

🕹Wear tennis shoes, no hats or hair bands, and comfortable clothes. 

🕹There’s a locker to put your bag in if you need to drop it off!

🕹Safety is #1: Masks are a must, no contact and you’re the only ones in your game room! 

🕹The experience is an hour so be ready to move bc you will! 

Swipe to see our score and family photo (emailed to you after your experience!)

Thanks for some pre-Christmas fun Electric Gamebox! (Partner)

#dallas #dfw #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #dallasmoms #dallastexas #electricgamebox #covidchristmas #2020 #openingsoon
❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas... We ❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas...

We normally head to the mountains at Christmas time, but this year we’re just happy to celebrate Christmas healthy and together with lots of wonderful trips around home including to the @gaylordtexan. So we broke from our matching plaid instead with this mom/daughter snowflake set from @shinestythreads. Most their stuff is exactly what you need to dominate the Christmas sweater game, our little bit of cheesy (cue “Let it Go...”) but came out too sweet not to share. (When they’re this age, you take it when you get it!)

Shinesty is the resource for all the holidays apparel and even does free returns! Save their page for when you need to be the talk of the party (online and in person.) 

🎄And for details about the @gaylordtexan Lonestar Christmas like this week’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch, head to the blog (and remember the code REO gets you a discount on some of your activities!)

#shinesty #snow #dfw AD #gaylordchristmas #gaylordtexan #visitgrapevine #dallastexas #dfwinfluencer #dallasbloggers #matchingoutfits #snowdfw #somuchchristmas
One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-th One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-thru margaritas...I had time to enjoy wrapping my gifts! 

While we had a minor Santa disaster yesterday, I devised a mom save and moved on to the wrapping paper! I even made my Christmas tags with my @Cricut to match my white & silver snow theme! 

Do you theme your wrapping? What was this year?

You finally can get yours or stock up on accessories now at 50% off now with this link or download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot. http://liketk.it/34fvi #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
 #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKhome @liketoknow.it.family @liketoknow.it.home
...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄 I love celebrati ...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄

I love celebrating our holiday traditions, but this year we made a new one! I’ve always wanted to see Christmas lights by carriage ride and this year we made it happen by surprising the girls! 

We spent the night looking at beautiful houses, drinking hot chocolate under the blankets and hearing some of the best commentary from the girls!

🐴 There are several different carriage ride companies (we used Whitehaven Carriages) that drive through Deerfield and Highland Park with multiple types of carriages (there’s even a Cinderella) for varying prices starting around $175+. 

🐴While rides reserve quickly, you might be able to find some after the holidays! If not, put this in the calendar for next year because it’s a must do!

(I’ve shared some of it on Instastories!)

#dfw #highlandpark #dallasbloggers  #christmasdecor #horses #chriatmaslights #dallas #dfwevents #dallasinfluencer #dfwinfluencer #christmastradition
Just ONE more day! The countdown to Christmas may Just ONE more day!

The countdown to Christmas may be a week away, but @thecroods New Age is available by demand tomorrow! 

The kids have been so excited about this debut and have decorated for the occasion with their goodies from @dreamworks! 🎁 (Partner)

#CROODSNEWAGE #dreamworks #thecroods #giftideas #dfwinfluencers #dallassocialinfluencers #movie #fandango #momlife #sloth
🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 . 🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 

...to drink that is, The Dude style. Picking up last minute gifts, I took a brief break at @lockwooddistillingco. They have a great holiday cocktail list and if you’re lucky, you’ll find some awesome gift baskets under their Biggie & Snoop Christmas tree will make everyone happy for Christmas (twofer!)

Whatever you do, don’t leave without a bottle of the Bourbon Creme or Cinnamon Rum to make it through the holidays (who needs eggnog when you can drink this?)

#lockwooddistillingco #biglebowski #dfw #richardsontx #dallastx #holidaydrinks #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger #whitechristmas #giftidea #biggie #snoop
#MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourse #MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourself to put under the tree and saying it’s from the kids? 🌲 

For me it was this crossbody from @bestofsevenshop. I love a beautiful big handbag (hello @louisvuitton!), but lately I’ve kept it to the essentials as we enjoyed all the holiday events safely, but I still wanted it to be cute! 

Best of Seven style is classic: full of pockets and zippers as well different styles that let you interchange colors to make it your own! “Keeping it your own” is their mission by celebrating diversity:
🌈 races
🌈religion
🌈genders
🌈sexual orientation
🌈Abilities and disabilities
🌈Ages

And you know I love a monogram! 

Today’s the last day to get 30% off and still get it personalized! Get the link in my profile!

#bestofseven #diversity #giftideas #dallasblogger #style #holidays #grinch #rainbow #dfwinfluencers #dallasmoms #covidchristmas
SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼 It’s incred SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼

It’s incredible how much you can do in 24 hours and how many photos you can take - 422 to be exact.

Have you been so busy you haven’t had time to do the Christmas stuff? Get in all the holiday fun with our guide to SO MUCH Christmas at the Gaylord Texan @gaylordtexan.

We even share how to save some money (use the code REO!)

Link to the guide is in the profile and #ontheblog.

#gaylordtexan #ChristmasatGaylordTexan #ilovechristmasmoviesWB #SoMuchChristmas #gaylordchristmas #dfw #visitgrapevine #christmas #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencer #travelblogger #traveltex #grapevinetx
Are you making a different kind of O Face because Are you making a different kind of O Face because your not sure if that box is gonna make it? O-NO! 😱

Deadlines start today fast and being in those long lines might be the worst part of Christmas. However, I shared some tips  on @wfaagmt on how you can avoid feeling like a Grinch when it comes to shipping. 🙌🏻

Here are some tips you might not know before you get in line: 

🎁 The big three all have pick up at your house, by going online and scheduling for pick up @ups, @usps.official and @fedex.

Did you know that several stores actually have shipping inside? 
🎁Some Ace Hardware stores @acehardware and local Eliott’s Hardware
🎁 @Staples - they have all the supplies for you to box it up (and I have a coupon in my Instastories!)
🎁 CVS ships UPS
🎁 Heading to those third party parcel stores can definitely save you some time.

Ship to Store is a huge way to get the item delivered quicker to you or to have sent. 
🎁 Get your @amazon sent to an Amazon Locker  or @wholefoods for shipping and pick up! 
🎁 @target - drive through pick up with the App 
🎁 @Walmart - just launched a new service called Walmart+ which is like Amazon Prime where you can get it. (Try it free now!) 

Last-minute shipping?
🎁 While you might not want to pay for those last-minute shipping services, if you use @rakuten you can save money on your purchase so then it still can be affordable for your budget. (I have already racked up a $600 cash back check just for using Rakuten - head to my profile to get a link to get $20 back when you use it! (It’s FREE!) 

@wfaagmt @wfaa #dfw #shipping #holiday #savemoney #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencers #dallas #giftideas #mamachallenge #giftguide #covidchristmas
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