You’re invited to a Pinterest SOCIAL
Thursday, May 23rd
7:00pm PST / 10:00pm EST
Hosted by @SavvySassyMoms @ProjectNursery
Theme:  it’s a Boy!
Hashtag:  #ohbaby

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It’s a Boy Pinterest board

Move over Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian because two savvy sassy moms are expecting in July!  We have been celebrating baby all month long with Pregnancy Awareness Month and I am thrilled that we have two babies on board!  So, it’s the perfect time for a few virtual baby showers.  This week it’s all about the girls and next week will be all about the boys.

The Savvy Sassy Moms team will be pinning along with Project Nursery and some very stylish friends. The entire It”s a Boy Pinterest board will feature inspiration and resources for everything girl.  Everything from baby shower invitations, designing a nursery, creating a baby registry, and styling your little one.  Simply follow along the night of the party and watch all the action, re-pin what you love or visit our special curated board anytime after the party!

Follow all our stylish pinners on Pinterest!

Project Nursery
MomFluential
Sassy Moms in the City
Kelly Tirman
Diapers-n-Heels
Bon Bon Rose Girls
ChildMode
Musings of a Housewife
My Highest Self Sarcastic, funny and brutally honest

A special thank you to our Oh Baby! sponsors for May.

What Andrea Wore: “I wore this the the Mom 2.0 Kentucky Derby party.  I thought this dress was a bit of a modern twist on the typical floral dresses you might see.  I love the cut and the bright neon stripes.  It is from Macy’s.  My shoes are a natural wedge with very light gold straps, I love them because they go with everything.  I bought those at Marshalls for only $49.99.  The most important piece of this outfit is the gigantic hat!  The hat is from Coolibar and I am a bit obsessed with it at the moment.  It’s huge and perfect for the beach this summer!”

What Franki Wore: “I was running errands and needed a comfortable outfit, so I have on a Bellyssima tank top, white cardigan, comfy maternity jeans and a pair of flat sandals”

What Tracy Wore: “I wore this outfit for a Listen To Your Mother Show rehearsal. It was still a very cool day in Minnesota, so I had to layer-up as usual. I am wearing a great tunic from a local boutique, navy leggings from Target, a raincoat and scarf from Matilda Jane and shoes from Seychelles.”

Check out other What I Wore Wednesday Posts for more inspiration.

I am currently obsessed with my Coolibar sun hat!  I wore this for a Kentucky Derby inspired party at Mom 2.0 earlier this month, but it really saw it’s day in the sun over Mother’s Day weekend while I was in Palm Springs. This SmartStraw Monaco Sun Hat was the perfect hat to keep me in the shade and protected from the sun’s harsh rays. Coolibar is a company that makes 50+ UVA sun protective clothing and accessories for women, men and children. They have swim trunks, pants, shirts, sun hats and cove-rups for the whole family. With my big move to Costa Rica coming up… I think I may have to stock up on some more items.

If this hat is a bit big for you my other favorite pick is the Tropicana Sun Hat. This one might be a little more suitable for all day and everyday. It is super stylish and will match with just about any sundress or summer outfit. They also have a variety of bucket hats perfect for folding up and having in your tote bag all summer long.  Sun hats not only protect you from the sun but helps cover up that “just went to the beach” hair.  Not to mention, the last thing I want to do in the summer is spend time blow drying my hair, so having a few fashionable hats to throw on are a must.

Shop the Coolibar website for more sun hats and UVA protective clothing and accessories.

Disclosure:  I was provided a Coolibar sun hat and our guests at the Style Suite in Laguna Nigel were all gifted hats as well.  

Well this happened to me  a few weeks ago. I found the site French Blossom via a link I saw on twitter, and now I want absolutely everything on the site.

French Blossom carries items that are all from French Designers – from baby gear, clothing, accessories, room decor, home, design, for both girls and boys. The colors are soft, the styles are simple and luscious and every thoughtfully chosen item is just well..oh so French.

Trust me on this – you too will want to travel to the land of of Eiffel Tour, fine fabrics, amazing food, clean lines, and classic styling when you visit French Blossom. Your Parisian baby will thank you.

Whimsical, fresh, classic and fun can only describe these lovely toys that will become heirlooms one day.

How about you, doesn’t French Blossom give you some French inspiration?

In almost 4 years of traveling with kids the only things that have been added to our baggage load are a stroller, car seats, and one tiny backpack my toddler insists on bringing even though 90% of the time he doesn’t carry it.

So what do you actually need to pack up when you head to the airport for the first time with your new baby? It’s simple; about the same things you use every day at home and when you go to the grocery story.

Plane travel- your carry on bag

These days I prefer to carry on my big purse and a backpack when traveling with my kids. I can fit way more into the backpack, throw in my own items, like that Kindle I may get to use for 3 minutes while the baby naps and my laptop, and it can double as a daypack for hubby to carry while we explore our destination. Plenty of fabulous baby bags and diaper bags are out there though. Find your favorite and make sure it looks fabulous. No one wants to look like a slob while jet setting around the globe. What should go in your bag?

• Diapers and wipes
• One change of clothing for baby
• One extra top for you
• Burp cloth
• Bottles and formula for trip length (plus enough formula to cover 2-3 extra feedings in case of delays)
• Nursing cover up (I love to add a wide scarf to my outfit and use that instead of packing one more thing)
• Pacifiers
• Nap lovies or blankie
• Small baby blanket
• One toy (up to 3 depending on the age of baby)
• Baby carrier (I love my ErgoBaby Sport)
• Squeeze packs of baby food, 2 spoons and 1 bib (if baby is eating solds)

Cars eats and strollers may be gate checked before you board the plane. Ask the ticket agent for a tag for your stroller. If you are not bringing your car seat on board the plane (it must be FTA approved) you will need a tag for that as well. There is no charge to check either of these items at baggage or the gate.

Note: TSA policy states that you can bring breast milk, ice packs for breast milk, formula, and baby food through security. It will be subject to inspection just like all of your other liquids, but you do not have to adhere to the 3oz rule here. Just keep the quantities reasonable for the length of your flight. If an agent gives you a hard time, or tries to deny you this right, ask to speak to a supervisor. 

Lighten the load

Not everyone wants to be bogged down by extra baby gear when they travel. Check out alternatives to packing your own baby gear in the destination you are flying to.

• Look into renting car seats when you arrive. Most rental car companies do offer them for an extra fee.
• Ditch your giant stroller for a simple umbrella stroller. If baby is young enough think about wearing your little buddle in your favorite carrier. She will be happier snuggled up with you.
• Ask your hotel if they have a crib you can use, or look up baby gear rental agencies in the area. Many are very reasonably priced.

Check the bag

Unless you are going on a very short trip, you may want to check your main suitcase. I know plenty of families who only do carry on, but for me, I like to dump everything and walk on with as little as possible. Let me tell you, that is still plenty.

I only pack the bare minimum when it comes to toiletries, unless I am leaving the country. I can always buy more when I get there. The same goes for diapers, wipes, formula and baby food. I bring enough to last the first 2 days and then stock up when I arrive. I usually need to grab snacks for my family anyway, so why not add a few more things to the list.

Clothing is the hardest part, but honestly the fashionista in me has more trouble paring down my own wardrobe more so than my kids. If I am traveling for a week here is what I will pack for my baby boy. If I know I will have access to laundry I will cut this list almost in half.

• 7 tops
• 7 bottoms
• 7 socks
• 2 pairs of shoes
• 1 hooded sweatshirt
• 1 hat (sunhat or ski cap depending on temperature)
• Medications: small bottle of acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and vitamins
• Baby tooth brush (if he has teeth)

As you can see you really don’t need to pack the kitchen sink, especially when traveling with a baby. You are entertainment enough, and many items can also pull double duty (ex. stroller can also be a high chair). Think about what you absolutely have to have and won’t be able to find at your destination, and then start packing.

Celebs in attendance included Denise Richards (“Twisted”), Ziggy Marley, Breckin Meyer (“Franklin & Bash”), Bree Turner (“Grimm”), Lisa Loeb (musician), Jennifer Aspen (“G.C.B.”), Lydia McLaughlin (“Real Housewives of Orange County”), Bethany Joy Lenz (”One Tree Hill”), Melissa Sagemiller (“Law & Order: SVU”), Marisol Nichols (“G.C.B.”), Dorian Brown (”Wilfred”), Eric Ladin (“The Killing”), Marla Sokoloff (“The Practice”), Arianne Zucker (“Days of Our Lives”), Christie Lynn Smith (“General Hospital”), Marisa Coughlan (”Side Order of Life”), Brooke Anderson (“Entertainment Tonight”), Constance Marie (“Switched at Birth”), Beth Hall (“Mad Men”), Courtney Lopez (“Mario & Courtney”), Samantha Harris (“Entertainment Tonight”), Addison Riecke (“The Thundermans”), Tony Potts, and Erin Ziering. Ya know, just a handful.

Once you entered inside the wrought-iron gates, guests were transported to a whimsical time far away from the bustling city of LA. There were Corolle dolls beautifully displayed everywhere and stations were set up where little (and big) ones could give their baby dolls a bath, feed them in a highchair, push them around in a stroller, or pick out some fancy new duds for their wee friends. There were also tables for crafts (courtesy of Jo-Anns Fabrics and Crafts), a caricature, a mini nail station to get manicures and the most amazing dessert table provided by Jenny Cookies. Kid-friendly crepes were made to order along with finger-food items like grilled-cheese sandwiches and turkey paninis.

And the event wasn’t just all about fun and games. All guests brought brand-new packages of diapers and wipes which were all to be donated to Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization that is committed to providing families in need across the U.S. with the essentials they’ll need to raise their children, ages 0-12. Hundreds of Corolle dolls were also donated to the organization.

All in all, the event was a huge hit. My daughter had the time of her life running around and playing “mom” to her baby doll. The bathing station was the biggest hit among all the kids. What kid doesn’t love playing with water?! We had never heard of Corolle dolls prior to the event, and now we’re huge fans!

The Mama Mio OMega Body Buff is an exfoliant to be used on dry skin right before heading into the shower.  Exfoliation is a must and a great foundation for fabulous-looking arms.  OMega Body Buff includes micro-ground pumice, sweet almond oil, aloe vera, chamomile and Vitamin E to both buff and soften the skin.

Now that those arms are smoother and softer, the perfect second step to fab arms is the Mama Mio Skin Tight Toning Serum.  Massaging this serum on to skin helps to instantly tighten the arms.  Using the serum for at least 30 days could really show off the results of the Papaya Enzymes working with Hyaluronic Acid to plump and moisturize.

The perfect final step to super hero arms?  Mama Mio OMega Super-rich Body Cream will basically be the icing on the cake of this “fab arms” regimen.  After exfoliating and using a tightening serum, it’s time to pack on the Omegas to nourish the skin and lock in the moisture.  This body cream tackles any sign of dry skin with Avocado Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil and more.  The Aloe Vera also gives an extra boost to calm and soothe skin.  Your arms may feel like heaven at this point!

Don’t blame us if you suddenly hear whispers like: “Wow, her arms look amazing! She’s someone’s mom?”.  You can thank us later!

Kissy Kissy offers up sweet, timeless and age-appropriate clothing with a fun, whimsical flare. Within the Kissy Kissy clothing collection is the classic Kissy Kissy line, Kissy Kissy’s Qt-Qt line which offers bolder statements, Besos by Kissy Kissy offers gorgeous christening apparel and Kissy Kissy Premier which offers embroidered and smocked garments. The lines run from preemie through size 4T.

The Kissy Kissy collection is made up of newborn necessities like converter gowns, footies, rompers, one-pieces, hats, bibs, booties and blankets as well as fashion bodies including flutter-sleeve dresses, swing tops and bloomer sets, shortalls, bubbles and shorts sets. The collection retails from $9 for hats to $60 for hand-embroidered pieces, and it ranges from $90 to $260 for special occasion items. A team of local artisans-mothers and grandmothers who work at the factories or at their homes, lovingly create the hand-made embroideries that set Kissy Kissy apart from other children’s clothing lines.

Kissy Kissy is available in premier children’s clothing stores and specialty boutiques around the world. Log on to Pump Station now to purchase online.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Photos courtesy of Kissy Kissy. 

1.  Pink Cake in a Jar

2. Pink Barefoot Baby Sandals

3.  Ready to Pop Baby Shower

4.  Rose MaryJanes

5.  Pretty In Pink Wall Art

6.  Aden + Anais Princess Posie Swaddling Blankets

7. It’s a OPI Girl Baby Shower Favors

8.  Turquoise & Pink Nursery

9.  Suzette the Fox by Blahblah

10.  Stokke Pink Pixel Summer Kit

Hop on over to our It’s a Girl Pinterest board to see all the fun picks for a baby girl!

Thank you to our Oh Baby! SOCIAL May Sponsors!

On Tuesday, May 21st we will be chatting on the theme Style, in honor of Nurture Week. Our Expert Guest and Co-Host Andrea Fellman @savvysassymoms (savvysassymoms.com).

We will have 6 GIVEAWAYS during this party:

During the Twitter party there will be 6 giveaways. Every 15 minutes we will ask a question and randomly select a winner from those who are participating in the party.  The giveaways will include the following:

1) Josie Maran Cosmetics @Josie_Maran

Full size Argan Oil and Cheek Gelee

Josie Maran’s signature ingredient, Argan Oil is a legendary, lightweight oil rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Use it as a fast absorbing daily moisturizer, or to heal and condition everything from stretch marks to split ends. Plus it is 100% organic! Housed in a recyclable glass bottle.1.7 fl oz./50ml.

Josie Maran Cheek Gelee is a buildable, blendable blush hybrid providing the natural look of a cream blush with the long-lasting 14-hour hydrating color of a gel stain. Infused with 50% pure Coconut Water, it instantly hydrates while nourishing with the powerful benefits of Vitamin E-rich Argan Oil.

Retail Value: $70

2) Thyme Maternity @thymematernity

Thyme Maternity Gift Bag

Thyme Maternity is an international maternity and nursing fashion brand whose family of experts is dedicated to ensuring you look and feel your absolute best throughout your entire pregnancy and after your little one is born. Every garment is specifically designed with the pregnant body in mind, offering you comfort where you need it most.

Retail Value: $100

3) Stokke @StokkeBaby

Tripp Trapp Highchair

Created in 1972, the Tripp Trapp® chair  is still unique. It’s designed to take a child from baby to adult, while keeping him/her secure, comfortable and fashionable all the way.

Retail Value: $250

4) Beco Baby Carrier @becobaby

Two Beco Baby Soleil Carriers

Beco Baby’s Soleil Carrier offers parents the world’s most advanced baby carrier system. With its amazing easy-to-use features, improved ergonomics, elegant and intuitive design, the Soleil Baby Carrier System gives modern parents all they are looking for.

Retail Value: $130 each

5) Lolli Living @LivingTextiles

Softie Doll, bookends and a matching Sleep Sak.

Retail Value: $125

6) Kissy Kissy @kissykissybrand

Two Kissy Kissy outfits of your choice, sold by The Pump Station.

Estimated Retail Value: $70

What is my passion?

That’s easy: traveling. That is my passion. I LOVE to travel. But what is it about travel that gets me so riled up and excited?

It’s experiencing something new, seeing new places, eating new food, meeting new people and living in the moment.  Am I a history or geography buff?  No.  I am a live-life-to-its-fullest-and experience-as-much-as-you-can kind of girl and seeing the world makes me ridiculously happy.  I want to see and experience it all and I want to give the gift of travel to my kids.  At my core, I am a HELL YES type of person, it’s just who I am.

Definition of Passion:

1.  Strong or barely controllable emotion

2.  A state or outburst of such emotion

Traveling is the only thing that I have a “barely controllable emotion” about. When talking about travel I can barely form an intelligent sentence.  Even as I write this every fiber in my body is on fire. Most people do not get to live their passion every day.  In fact, telling people to “find their passion and do what you love” is very cliche and can evoke some negative reactions, because let’s face it – passion doesn’t exactly pay the bills. So telling people to go live their passion can piss people off. Passion is something most people do in their free time, after work or on the weekends.  And only the lucky few get to actually live their passion and turn it into what they do for a living.

My very first blog was “Have Kids Still Travel.” My husband and I started it when we took our kids, Hudson only 12 months old and McKenna barely 2 ½, to Barcelona, Spain for one month. This was a blog for mainly the Grandmas to see their babies while we were gone. I had no idea how to blog yet or really what a blog even meant.  We wanted to prove to people that we could still travel even after having kids.  Our next one month trip with the kiddos was to Costa Rica and once again I only updated the site with pictures and small blog posts for my family to see.

When we came home from Costa Rica I started Savvy Sassy Moms and Have Kids Still Travel simply fell by the wayside.  I saw an opportunity to create a business with a Savvy Sassy Moms and over the years have worked extremely hard to make it a profitable one.  I didn’t really see how I could make money traveling.  But while I have been building Savvy Sassy Moms, a piece of my heart and passion was left over on Have Kids Still Travel.  Not to get into the nitty gritty of personal struggles, but building Savvy Sassy Moms a business was also out of necessity.  I needed to help support our family.  My husband’s passion as it turns out is being a bit of an online serial entrepreneur and well, that passion creates a lot of financial peaks and valleys sometimes.

I don’t want to just talk about my passion and dream about it. I want to live it.  So, we are moving to Costa Rica on June 30th.  The tickets have been bought and we are getting rid of almost everything.

That’s right, we’re doing it.

This is not being handed to us.  We are not moving to Costa Rica with some large lump sum of cash or with some crazy inheritance from a dead relative. We have worked hard building our online businesses, sacrificed some things, have saved and made plans for this. We’ll also have to continue to work hard while we are on this adventure. You’ll be able to follow all of it, the good, the bad and the ugly over on WanderlustLiving.com (coming soon).

In the beginning I told you that travel is my passion but I think it goes deeper than that, my passion might actually be:  Living an extraordinary life and experiencing everything that I possibly can.

When you are passionate about something and truly want something nothing will get in your way. I believe you can live the exact life you want to live, if you are willing to make the right, and sometimes tough choices that help you get there.  Anything is possible people.

What is your Passion?

*I am currently working as a brand ambassador for Cracker Barrel Cheese – they are clearly passionate about their award-winning cheese.  They asked me to write about my passion and it could not have come at a better time.  This is a sponsored post, but gosh don’t you love brands that aren’t just about their product but admire and respect passion?

Kate Somerville Exfolikate Body - This exfoliator is my all-time favorite caffeine-infused beauty treatment!  The enzymes and acids mix making this the hardest working body exfoliator I have tried.  The caffeine tightens and firms skin for results you cannot deny. Kate Somerville, $65.00

Bliss FatGirl Soap - Start with a caffeine soap in the morning to really get your skin in shape.  The massaging nubs are half the fun in this little bar that will help with firming and toning.  Perfect for known cellulite trouble spots in thighs and arms.  Bliss, $19

Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinke Reducing Eye Cream - We all want to wake up with a fresh look, and this eye cream from Kiehl’s includes caffeine for reducing puffiness.  It could be your quick fix in the a.m.! Kiehl’s, $42.00

Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer - The coffee and ginseng in this oil-free moisturizer has the power to create a healthy glow.  I could get used to that!  The lemon, grapefruit and spearmint combine for an energizing fragrance.  Origins, $26.50

LORAC TANtalizer Award Show Glow - The allure of looking like a star on the red carpet gets me every time!  Get a tan, toned, gorgeous glowy look with this body bronzer. Caffeine and anti-cellulite ingredients work hard to firm skin and the bronzy formula provides color worthy of a star. LORAC Cosmetics, $32

Psssst Volumizing Boost Powder - Give your hair a boost of caffeine by adding this powder to roots for volume.  It will absorb oils and can even revive hair at the end of a long day.  A quick save for your style!  ULTA, $6.99

Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer - Made for smoothing the under eye area before foundation, this primer gets an anti-aging boost from caffeine and peptides.  The optical diffusers make this product a must for those with under eye issues. Sephora, $29

Bobbi Brown BB Cream - The caffeine in this BB cream works with the botanical extracts and peptides to provide skin with a flawless finish.  This product really does it all, from controlling oil to reducing the appearance of fine lines.  This could be your one-step fresh face when you are on-the-go!  Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, $42

Do you have any favorite caffeinated beauty products currently in rotation?

The pools will be open in the next few weeks, so it’s also time to grab a few swimsuits to get us ready for pool, beach and sun!

Let me just say right now that I am not a prude, nor do I have an issue with a bikini on a young girl or tween girl.  I say you need to buy, and your girls should wear what you all are comfortable wearing. I always wore a bikini as a little girl and I sometimes wear one know. However, my daughters have never expressed an interest in them as I think they are more comfortable with a suit that doesn’t have ties and covers a little more so they don’t spend time pulling at it to keep covered or watching their top come off after a dive off the board.

There are some great bikinis that I found that don’t have tie straps that both my daughters tried on this year, but they both ended up wanting tankinis again as I think they are just more comfortable in them when they don’t have to worry about it coming off or messing with lots of ties…and a tankini still has the convenience of being a two-piece suit for easy bathroom visits and changing on the run!

Here are some of the suits we found this year that my tween daughters love and I completely approve of…

This Gap neon chevron strip tankini has beading at the ties, cute ruffles, and a great halter style. Justice red polka-dot tankini. I Love the retro styling and cute dot pattern. Neon, patterns, disco and funky can only describe this awesome suit from P.S. Aeropostale. No wonder my 8 year old loves it. I also love the look of this surf suit from Mini Boden, also available at Nordstroms. The boy shorts provide a little more coverage and comfort and awesome style.

Gap assemetrical off the shouler one piece has great colors, style and floral pattern. A little more grown-up with more coverage. I love the rainbow colors and animal print of this standard one piece from P.S. Aeropostale. I love the stripes and halter style of this Limeapple one piece suit at Nordstroms. You cannot go wrong with a limited edition suit from Diane Von Furstenberg for Gap. I love her exclusive collection and the price is sure right!

What style swimsuit do you love – are you a bikini, tankini, surf suit or one piece girl?

This last weekend I had the pleasure of going to the UGG store here in Los Angeles at The Grove. I got to see their new Spring/Summer lines and try on shoes. Yes, I was in my own personal heaven. However, the best part was that not only did I get to take home a pair of shoes, but my whole family got to take home a pair of shoes too. Given the fact that they are my children, they were very excited about this. We were lucky enough to be greeted with wonderful staff, and had a great time at the UGG store.

Family of UGG Shoes

I got the Lauri in Harissa (as you can see above I had a hard deciding on color). My husband got the Reefton in Grizzly. He stepped out of his comfort zone, and actually surprised himself with his choice. The boys got the Johnny Shark in Seal and the Mycah in Indigo. Lastly, my daughter got the Laela in Bubblegum.

Taking Our Shoes Out For a Spin

We didn’t go home though. We took our UGG shoes out for a spin to the Los Angeles Zoo. Whats a better way to celebrate the Moroccan Safari inspiration of the UGG Spring/Summer line then the zoo right?

We arrive at the zoo and my boys, who each had to have their own copies of the maps, stopped at the huge life sized maps to map our course and navigate where we should go first. My husband and I were dumbfounded by the fact that they had maps in their hands, but still had to stop at the “big one” to make sure we went the right way. Then we remember that is the whole point of fun time at the zoo.

Our first stop was the flamingos. Wow are they loud creatures.

The Comfort of UGG

Well as you can see the shoes I got are wedges. Anyone who has been to the LA Zoo will think I’m nuts. It’s a very hilly zoo, and on top of that we had epic heat. However, I have to tell you that I did not regret my decision for one moment. I couldn’t control the heat, but my comfort climbing hills in my wedges was great. As a matter of fact I only changed into my flip flops on the way down because it was steep and I really felt like I would fall. My feet started to hurt once my flip flops were on. I wished I hadn’t changed my shoes.

Our zoo adventure was a fun day with kids happily climbing hills and never complaining about their feet hurting all the live long day. We saw the zebras, and my daughter said “look it’s Marty” (she’s referring to the zebra in Madagascar). We saw the giraffes and there was a baby giraffe. It was so cute! Did you know that giraffes are born at 6′ tall? The new elephant exhibit is beautiful, and they did a fantastic job. We even got a glimpse at the tigers playing ball in the water.

Not only did we get some great shoes, and have a fun family day, but my kids have not stopped wearing their shoes since. Every time they’ve had to put on shoes they’ve gone to get their UGG shoes. Now those are some comfortable shoes.

Disclosure: Not only was my family outfitted with a pair of shoes, but I was supplied with tickets for us to go to the zoo. However, the opinion above is my own, and I thank UGG for our shoes, and fun day at the zoo.

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Move over Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian because two savvy sassy moms are expecting in July!  We have been celebrating baby all month long with Pregnancy Awareness Month and I am thrilled that we have two babies on board!  So, it’s the perfect time for a few virtual baby showers.  This week it’s all about the girls and next week will be all about the boys.

The Savvy Sassy Moms team will be pinning along with Project Nursery and some very stylish friends. The entire It”s a Girl Pinterest board will feature inspiration and resources for everything girl.  Everything from baby shower invitations, designing a nursery, creating a baby registry, and styling your little one.  Simply follow along the night of the party and watch all the action, re-pin what you love or visit our special curated board anytime after the party!

Follow all our stylish pinners on Pinterest!

Project Nursery
MomFluential
A to Z Celebrations
Evolving Motherhood
Sassy Moms in the City
Kelly Tirman
Everyday Mama
Fashionably Organized
Diapers-n-Heels
Bon Bon Rose Girls

Thank you to our Oh Baby! SOCIAL sponsors for the month of May!

Valco Baby introduced the Snap 4 stroller in Spring of 2013, the Snap 4 stroller created for busy parents on the go. The sleek looking Snap 4 stroller is ultralight and is under 15 lbs and raises the bar for comfort, durability and ease of use in compact strollers.

What is unique about the Snap 4 stroller is that is is ultra light and compact and offers designablity with the Vogue Hood additional options. Just imagine having the ability to change up the colors of your stroller whenever you felt like it with the Vogue Hood colorful options. 

Features of the Snap 4:

The Vogue Hood option – allows parents to add color to their stroller. The designability parents have over the Snap 4 is very appealing. Pick up a Vogue Hood in every color, each color to match your outfit for the day!

Lightweight and Compact – allows an incredible about of ease of use in a stroller. I have never been so impressed with a stroller as I have with the Snap 4. It is light, it is easy to fold and it fits in the truck of my car easily without taking up too much space.

Safety – the Snap 4 stroller features a 5-point harness system, bumper bar and Tilt-Loc brake system.

Tubeless Tires – no fears of a flat tire, the tubeless 10′ back wheels and 8′ front wheels allow for extreme maneuverability on any terrain.

Storage – the over-sized undercarriage basket is ginormous. I can fit my huge diaper bag in it without trouble.

Portability with full features – unlike other compact strollers, the Snap 4 is lightweight, easy to fold and yet carries all of the full features as other strollers. Such as a peek a boo window, roll up pockets with extra airflow and a carry handle & shoulder strap for easy traveling.

Additional accessories – from cup holders to hitchhikers for the older siblings  Valco Baby has everything you need to accessorize your stroller perfectly.

I absolutely ADORE my Valco Baby Snap 4 Stroller. It is light, super easy to maneuver and goes with me everywhere from the baseball field to the shopping mall. Having 3 kids requires a lot of stuff and the Snap 4 makes transporting three kids worth of stuff easy. The extra large storage basket carries my large diaper bag perfectly. Best yet, I love how easy the Snap 4 is to fold up and store away. The Valco Baby Snap 4 Stroller truly is a mom-on-the-go’s best friend.

Log on to Valco Baby now for more information about the Snap 4 stroller.

A Snap 4 stroller was provided for review purposes. All opinions are my own. 

It’s finally skirt and sandals weather! Just in time.

The weather has changed drastically from a week ago, and I could not be happier. It’s nice enough to wear skirts and dresses, and my 32 week uncomfortable pregnant self is ecstatic. No more squeezing into jeans for this mama!

I am always a big lover of clothing that can be worn during pregnancy and after as well, and this skirt I scored from American Eagle will be perfect for that. It has a stretchy elastic waist, so it will accommodate a large baby belly, but can be worn just as easily post-partum. I love the bright coral colour of the skirt for spring (and summer!). I can also see this skirt being worn with a striped tee and denim jacket! I wore flat gladiator sandals with this outfit, but you could also swap them for a pair of  heels or comfy wedges to amp up the look.

Now that I’m 32 weeks, my time as a pregnant woman is slowly coming to a close. I’m ready to get back to feeling like myself, but I know I will miss pregnancy. I’ve been lucky to have a very uncomplicated and healthy pregnancy so far, and it has made this experience the second time around so enjoyable. I’ve been staying consistent with prenatal yoga, birth ball exercises and my nightly cup of red raspberry leaf tea, so I’m hoping this body is ready to birth a baby and my goal of having a VBAC will be accomplished!

The birth of our second baby is rapidly approaching, and I’ve been scouring the internet to find special birth announcements to help introduce our newest family member to the world. While looking around, I knew that I didn’t want any ho-hum announcement. I wanted something that can convey our personality while remaining on-trend and beautiful.

A birth announcement is your own personal way of showing off your precious new bundle, and as always, Etsy did not disappoint in helping me to find tons of great announcements. I knew that I could turn to Etsy to find birth announcements that not only were unique, trendy and chic, but also wouldn’t completely destroy my wallet. With the birth of a new baby, you have a lot of other expenses going on, and the expense of birth announcements can seem quite unnecessary. Luckily Etsy has several options that can work for you and your budget.

Are you expecting a sweet little girl? Preparing for a handsome baby boy? I found amazing birth announcements for both genders that lucky recipients will be overjoyed to display on their fridge Another bonus is that most of these announcements have the option of either being sent to you as a digital file for you to print out yourself, or they can also be printed out by the shop owner. Take a look below at my favourite birth announcement finds from Etsy.

1. “Creamsicle” Baby Girl Birth Announcement – KM Thomas designs 2. Argyle Printable Announcement – Charis Design 3. “I’m Here” Birth Announcement – Ink & Elm 4. Stripes and Bloom Birth Announcement – Big Day Invitations 5. Baby Girl Birth Announcement – kimberly j design 6. Modern Chalkboard Birth Announcement – Designbug Studio 7. Chevron Baby Girl Birth Announcement – confetti colored day designs 8. Colorful Double-Sided Birth Announcement – pemberton prints 9. “Hi I’m” Birth Announcement – Katiedid Designs 10. Baby Boy Birth Announcement – cardcandy

(Project Nursery founder and FLOR laying expert Melisa Fluhr)

FLOR sponsored the amazing carpet tiles which were bold and beautiful making the Oh Baby! style suite a popular stop for the attendees throughout the day. And if you notice, they match the Savvy Sassy Moms logo almost perfectly;)  These carpet tiles were so easy to install and are perfect for any nursery, kids room or even a home office. You can customize your own style and order to fit the needs of any room demention.

Right Start showcased many of the products they carry at their stores both online and at their seven locations around the county. On display was Baby Jogger, Peg Perego, Moonlight Slumber, 4 Moms mamaroo, and a few Recaro car seats. They also teamed up with Project Nursery for a special Nursery section. On display was a favorite crib of mine, the BabyLetto Hudson 3-in-1 Crib with the matching Babyletto Hudson Changer, a Moonlight Slumber Mattress and my latest crush on baby crib bedding, Lolli Living!

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Melisa Fluhr and Pam Ginocchio, founders of Project Nursery were there to give onsite Nursery Consultations to expecting parents. Not only is their website the top design source for nursery design but they just recently launch Project Junior for when your child grows out of that crib and toddler bed.  With over 45,000 Pinterest followers these ladies can help you make a dream room a reality.

Beco Baby and Ergo Baby were both in the suite together to provide the best baby wearing advice for both new moms and dads.  Both of these exceptional carriers provide safe and stylish ways to support your baby. They each have many unique features including inserts making it more comfortable for baby and accessories that even provide a place for keys, cellphones for an extra diaper for on the go.

I have to say, there could not be an Oh Baby! Style Suite without Stokke. One of the most innovative and stylish strollers on the market and a Savvy Sassy Moms favorite.  With the release of two new Stokke strollers, the light weight and more compact Scoot and the Crusi.  The Crusi is the first double stroller from Stokke and this sharp sophisticated black melaange fabric was a real show stopper. Everyone did a double take and stopped to check it out. Also on display was the popular Tripp Trapp highchair and the Stokke MyCarrier.

A special Thank you to UnReal Candy and Lucy’s Cookies for providing us some unjunked candy and cookies through out the day.  Both are natural and contain no artificial ingredients, no hydrogenated oils, corn syrup or preservatives.  The peanut butter cups from UnReal are literally UNREAL.  You will not be able to stop at just one.  Lucy’s cookies are vegan and gluten free but still taste like an actual cookie!  Both are safe for expecting moms and the entire family.

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