These Hidden Gems

Let's talk nursing covers today. Today I want to share an amazing Canadian small shop that I am currently loving!

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Rachel is the owner of this lovely shop and not only are her nursing covers great, but she also splits 20% of the proceeds between 2 organizations near and dear to her heart! Just a little more incentive to buy from her shop, knowing you are also helping organizations in need! 

Rachel is a Mom herself and knows the needs of a busy mom. Having used a cover in the past that only covered the front of me, was no longer an option with a busy toddler.

I went with the winter floral, a pattern I was soo nervous to order, as I didn't know the gender of our baby at the time, but decided the cover was for me, and if I did indeed have a boy, then it's me wearing the cover, not him. Well lucky for me, we had a girl and it has given me even more use than I could imagine. 

This cover has come in handy for myself so many times. I typically leave it on the car seat as a cover, that way I always have it when out and about. But what I can tell you is that I have used it several times  as a nursing cover, it's been a swaddle blanket, it's been a car seat cover, a poncho for me - when someone spit up on my shirt - luckily I dress in layers and had a tank top on, so I just wore this on top and no one even knew. I can see myself using it in the future when dining at restaurants as a seat cover, covering the shopping cart handles, the swing at the park, etc. It is such a multi-use product that I couldn't be more grateful for.

This cover has made nursing in public soo much easier. Yes, I was able to walk around and nurse Emilya while trying to shop at IKEA after our basement flooded. Something I wouldn't have done with my son, but with this cover, it gave me the confidence I needed to be able to move freely without feeling exposed. Not to mention when you have a toddler running around, you need to be able to move freely.  

Nursing to me is a special bond between me and my babies, it's not a public affair for me. I have no problem with those who do nurse without covers, but I like the privacy of that bond. I like the protection that cover gives not only me, but my baby as well. 

I have received soo many compliments on the cover, and the pattern is just my favorite. Unfortunately the winter floral fabric is not available right now, but you bet she has some other amazing fabrics:

Thank you soo much Rachel, for helping simplify this crazy journey in motherhood!!

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Happy shopping!! 

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Influenster Review: L'Oreal Color Radiance

It's been a while since I have had the opportunity to do a review for Influenster, so when I was selected for this product review, I was more than willing to oblige.

The funny thing with Influenster, is that you never really know what you are getting when you are selected. I was excited to see the box in the mail and couldn't wait to open it up to see what I got. 

When I opened up the box, I was excited to see hair products because in all honesty I'm not someone to just buy a new product to just try, I stick to what I know or what I have heard is good! 

The fact that I dye my hair often made this product really appeal to me. So here is my honest opinion and granted this is my opinion have the initial use. 

First impression was that the products smells good, however seeing that it was a 3-step process did not exactly appeal to me being a mom, who needs to shower quickly for the most part! 

But I gave it a try, starting with the shampoo, as I mentioned it smelt great and after I rinsed it out my hair did feel silky, not stringy like some other products I have tried. 

Up next was the instant miracle - this was probably my favorite product of the 3. The smell was even better than the rest. You put this product on and rinse it immediately, so no time wasted waiting for it to sit. My hair felt amazing afterwards, to the point that I didn't even want to put on the conditioner. Because I wanted to complete the full review, I did apply the conditioner next, but I will be trying the products without the conditioner just to see. It took the tangles outs and everything. 

I applied the conditioner and my hair didn't feel as silky as it did after using the instant miracle. After showering I blow dried my hair and found the frizz to be at a minimum. My hair did feel soft and it did dry quickly. I also found that it was not a product that weighed my hair (which is thin and light weight) down, especially being a 3 step process. I didn't find my hair greasy after using the product either. 

So would I reccomend these products? Yes! I haven't checked out the price point of the products, but L'Oreal is usually affordable. 

If anything try the instant miracle product. 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for my honest opinion. 

4Fold Threads Review

Today I want to share yet another awesome little Canadian shop with you all!

This shop makes the cutest slouchies and now offers the all for 1 nursing cover/car seat cover/infinity scarf and cart cover.

I saw this hat and just knew the newest little babe coming soon would need this, either boy or girl.

After chatting with the shop owner, Liat was kind enough to send along not just one extra hat to review, but two with my order! I was pleasantly surprised to find the three hats in the mail soo quickly after chatting:

Clearly I have a monochrome theme going on but I love it!! The first two hats are for the baby and the striped hat is for Noah!

Liat and I shared quite a few conversations about our lives, our kids, etc. But I did ask her to write a little biography of herself so you could all get to know her as well!! Here is what Liat had to say:

"I have been a middle school teacher for 8 years in Lethbridge and coaching competitive cheerleading for 9 years (bringing the sport back to our city when it was lost 20 years prior). I brought all my kids to practice each time and then I found out I was pregnant with number 4 and I knew I needed to take a step back. I sadly lost that baby in February and was devastated. So when I found out I was pregnant again I took more me time to make sure all would be ok.

On leave early from the district, I started sewing to make slouchies for the baby coming in December. I had never touched a sewing machine in my life. And this little passion for slouchies for my kiddos turned into what I have now just a short 3 months later. It's been a crazy little whirlwind for this little shop but I love it. With my newest baby, Kai, I baby-wear a lot and sew at the same time. It's pretty great!"

You can find her shop on facebook HERE and Instagram is 4FOLDTHREADS

Now as for our mini photo shoot, we had a bit of a drama king going on and we ended up having to bribe him with smarties. I think he got about 6 for these photos, but we got the job done!

He won on this one with no hat! But can someone please tell me a month from the day this pic was taken he will be 2!!?? 23 months... where the hell did time go?

Trouble... you know that hat is coming off!

So we got him all dressed up and out he went to play!

Be sure to check out 4FOLD Threads. Such a fun, up and coming shop with the latest trends and fabrics. The prices of the products sold are soo reasonable. I was able to ensure that Noah's hat would fit, since he has a big head and although the hat is a bit big on him, it will fit him longer. 

Liat was amazing to work with and the hats were here in no time! I can't wait to see the two hats on the baby when s/he gets here!!

Thanks again Liat, it was amazing working with you and getting to know you!

Crowns and Coroknits

Today I want to share an amazing little Canadian shop that we are currently in love with!!

 

 

This shop carries a variety of items from cute trendy leggings, rompers, t-shirts, scarves, moccs, - this list goes on! I must say I am absolutely in love with their new hats:

 

 

 

This summer I ordered Noah a pair of their antler leggings. I love that this shop is Canadian, great prices and the sizing ranges from newborn up to 5T, not to mention the customer service is exceptional!

 

 

I ordered 2T for Noah, so I had to wait a few months for him to grow into them, and with that being said, Noah is tall and still has extra length in them! The material is soo soft as well. 

 

Shortly after ordering, the shop owner sent me the sweetest gift in the mail to review. One of her hew shirts!! How fitting for Noah:

 

Not to mention it looks great with his pants!! It is still a bit big, as it is a 2T as well and Noah is just starting to wear this size with shirts.

 

We wore a few weeks to a family function and everyone was sure to comment on the Naptime Warrior statement and how much they loved it!!

 

Here is how the outfit looks together:

 

 

We swapped the shoes out for his favorites from Parker and Posie of course!!

 

 

Thank you soo much for sending us the shirt to review! We absolutely love these pieces and cant wait to order more soon!!

 

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Be sure to check out this amazing shop, you will not regret it!!



Daniel's Bib Shop

Today I wanted to share another little Canadian Shop that I found on Facebook initially called Daniel's Bib Shop!!

Joana and Mila are a mother daughter team who share a deep appreciation for all things handmade. With the birth of her son Daniel, it seemed only natural to create high-quality items geared towards the most important little people in our lives.

They run out of Toronto here and make the cutest bandana bibs, beanies, headbands and infinity scarves!

You can find their shops below:

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I must say I love following on instagram and seeing the latest fabrics she has been getting! Like these:

The shop sent Noah a cute beanie to review and we have managed to wear it a few times! The hat fits perfect. I did send Noah's head size, because he does have a big head and they easily accommodated my request.

We picked the heater grey hipster slouch beanie:

I love that it is double lined, so perfect for upcoming fall days and not to thin and flimsy! It is very well made and look at these cute little tags on the back:

Do yourself a favor and check out this shop, you will not be disappointed with the product you receive and its the perfect time to place and order before the cool fall weather arrives!!

Thanks again to Joana and Mila - it was a pleasure working with you both.