A Lady Gift Guide

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I'm loving this little list. I haven't done one of these in awhile - well I guess since last year. I just got the boots a couple weeks ago and love them… to bad it's not very cold here in Florida (sad face). I would really love to get the gold charm with Olivia's birth date engraved on the back… so sweet. The grey farm bag is from a company called MAKR. My sister has one in navy. It's made really really well and with a hefty price tag - it might be a bag you carry for a lifetime. The tree print I got on an Instagram sale - I was excited to receive it but sadly it's a digital print of the stump (boo). It's still a nice image to look at. The Clarisonic! I want one bad! My face needs this thing. The last time I got a facial (maybe a year ago) the lady told me "buy this thing, it's awesome!" but still haven't the extra cash for it. Once I do - I'm getting it unless I win it from Instagram (crossing fingers). Happy Holidays!!

Olivia turns 2 Gift Guide!!

A/ Golden Acrylic Paints
B// LIL' Drum Set
C/// Converse Kids Chuck Taylor
D//// Sweater
E///// XYZ Alphabet Blocks
F////// Moccasins for Kids
G/////// Rody Horse 
H//////// Healthy Gourmet Food

So Olivia's turning two! February 16th... we are celebrating at a local pizza place in town - it's really the best pizza ever on the planet - Check it // Satchel's Pizza (even their website is awesome) One of Gainesville's treasures for sure.  I put together this guide just to keep things simple in my brain and also to give others some ideas. I'm always looking for some quality products // Like the Rody Horse - pretty amazing - it's a bouncy horse (yes, please) We got her a mini artist easel since she's all about painting these days... she's really understanding her colors quicker when we paint together. So far she seems to say booo, yehyoo, wed and reen. It's really cute. We splurged on this guy! Excited to see her face :)

Mama's Gift Guide for Christmas

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It's doesn't feel much like Christmas around here. We just got some cold weather but for sometime now it was warm, gloomy and rainy. We decided on not getting a tree for maybe the simple fact that we have nothing to decorate it with. We're in this clearing out mode rather than buying more things that we'd have to pack and move in the coming months. We are starting slowly to pack up things into bins and label them. I'm kind of a freak about organization. In the last 5 years, my motto has been less is more but for some reason, I keep accumulating more things. Of course having a child creates more things, so I adopted an attitude of research and awareness. Almost everything I buy, I research it (reviews) and figure out where and what it's function will be in the house or for my wardrobe :). It's nice to start getting rid, basically donate, the things that no longer work for us. I would like this move to be a fresh start on the whole family. Olivia's getting bigger and closer to having a "big" girl room, Zach will have a new job in his field (crossing fingers) and I will be a exploring all the ways of supporting my creative side as well as my family side. It's coming soon and I'm really excited for it but first organize, donate, label and research. So my Christmas list consist of things that I'm replacing - like the boots (love them!) or adding - mainly jewelry. I definitely need pajamas for cooler months // Mixing bowls are a must in my house - my mother had this green set // and a sweet little "I love my family" sticker for my car // I'm not really into putting stickers on cars but I like having one thing that can help me find my car in a parking lot full of cars - so that's the function :)

Olivia's Christmas Wishlist...

1. Who live's Here // any from this series but this one makes sense right now // also Mouk is good too!

2. Kitchen from Ikea // can order online! :) 

3. Animal Nesting Dolls // Love to collect these for her (nice to have when she's older too)

4. Veggie Set and Breakfast Set // a kitchen needs food.

5. Gallop // Olivia fell in love with this book at a friends house.

6. First Act Percussion Pack // music is a yes with Olivia.

7. Magnet sketcher // Yes. 

8. Shoenhut kid piano // any instruments would be great - Nanita Giannina wants to buy the piano :)

9. Easel // she loves to draw and paint like her mama so this would be a good start.

10. Children's chair // I think she'd love her own lounge chair.

Of course, we would love to find these things second hand (prefer it) so if you find any of these items around town or craigslist please give me a heads up or buy-em and gift-em // We are also putting together her "big" girl room which is so crazy but exciting to me. She's going into a twin size bed with her own little  globe lamp to turn on or off. We are also getting ready for potty training - I'm not rushing this, I'd like her to talk a little more so we can understand when she needs to go - but after her birthday in February we will begin the process - any suggestions would be great! 

oh and this thing would be fun in her room - okay I'm stopping now :) bye bye

Secret Santa Gift Ideas

/1.Triangle Glass Locket $36 + $5 ship >$41
//2. 2013 Paquita Calendar $12 + $2 ship >>$14
///3. Business Card Case $13.50 + $2.25 ship >>>$15.75
////4. "Maw-come git yer coffee" $6 + $7.20 ship >>>>$13.20
/////5. Black cat Canvas tote bag $20 + $9 ship >>>>>$29
//////6. Gold and Quartz Droplets $28 + $4 ship >>>>>>$32
///////7. Whales A3 Canvas poster $45 + $9 ship >>>>>>>$54 
////////8. National Parks Checklist $35 + $5 ship >>>>>>>>$40
/////////9. Brass and Mint Wood Earrings $19 + $3 ship >>>>>>>>>$22

The last couple of years for whatever reason, our family abandon the whole secret santa gift exchange. What a bummer that was but I'm happy to say we are back in the spirit of things and exchanging our lists this year. Of course, looking at a list is not very exciting but it totally beats getting odd weird stuff that you have to secretly get rid of. I'm always looking at things I'd like to buy but just can't justify buying it for myself. So this idea of someone buying me what I want totally works for me!!  So here's my list secret santa! Go add it - don't chimp out either- haha $50 bucks all the way :) Oh and if you want an even $50 - I'll take a etsy gift certificate too! <--- easy way :)

The fun part is in the "WILD" gift item - where you must find something or place something in a jar. That will be the fun part! A big jar or a little jar // cotton balls or pickles // whatever fits the personality of your person. 

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the company and stuff yo face... gooble gooble

Father's Day Gift Ideas!!

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas!!

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