Sleepin' in a sack!

My little boy loved to be swaddled as a young, young baby.

Around 8 weeks---he was getting out of his swaddle every night. So I stopped.

I got hooked on these sleep sacks...

I loved the idea of a wearable blanket.

I am sure a long sleeve/footie onesie is just fine too...

but I like the extra layer of theHalo Sleep Sack.

I really like this brand too...the cotton is super soft...

and the sack is nice and roomey!

Another great feature is the weight of the cotton...

light with a touch of weight!

And...they come in fleece for cold months...

we love our fleece one!

The wash great...and best of all...don't shrink!

By the way...diapers.com is having a great sale right now!

Got a Zutano {love this line, another post!} onesie for $12---score!

And....a Halo sack for a steal too!

Here is a sleep sack for $9.99!

I ordered one on Sunday---got it yesterday!

{We order our diapers on line....heavenly that they just show up at my door!}

A sleep sack would be a wonderful baby gift for any mama to be!

Happy Sleeping...in a sack! ha!

Diaper Bag or Great Gift Idea!

Dreft's Portable Pretreater pen is an excellent product

to throw in your purse or diaper bag!

We have all been there...you or your child{blow out diaper} gets a nasty stain!

You are hours from being at home...

you need to treat it so the garment is not ruined!

I have found this pen to do the trick!

I keep one in my diaper bag for little mishaps!

I also think this would be a great "little something" to throw in a baby gift!

Merlot Friday!

Hello! Happy Friday! I want to share a nice wine we sipped on this week!

A wine I have not had in a long time...but, it was just perfect for a wind down after a long day! Estancia makes a good wine for the price!

And...they tend to put it on sale a good bit, too! We found the merlot on sale last weekend! This wine has a pretty red, ruby color...and it is nice and smooth...We enjoyed with dinner two nights this week...and it is delish with a piece of dark chocolate. It has a berry flavor to me...it says it has hints of mocha...but, I didn't pick those up in my tasting. My husband should write these wine reviews...he has crazy, sensitive taste buds...can pull out flavas well! :) I, on the other hand, just like the wine because it is good! ha! But...this is a "good 'n!' for sure! Oh...I believe it runs in the $10-$15 range!Happy Weekend! Happy Sipping!

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Great Winter Wine!

Cline 2007 Zinfandel is a yummy winter wine! It is an old faithful at our house! We know it will be good with just about any dinner and dessert! The 2007 is around $9-10 at most stores. It is a wonderful sipping wine! Here is an excellent description:

A solid everyday Zin, dry and spicy, with flavors of blackberries, cherries, chocolate and loads of anise and black pepper. Good price for a nice, easy wine.

Happy Weekend! Happy Sipping.

Cheap, Fun Bubbly!

Looking for some fun, cheap bubbly for the weekend?

Yellowtail's {white} Sparkling Wine is yummy!

Not only is it delicious for the price, it is cheap{er}!

It is around $9-$10 depending on where you buy it...
I can get it at Publix for $9!



As far as taste goes...it is mildly sweet with light fruity notes.
I think it pairs well with fish, chicken, and desserts!
I love it to sip on as well!

I made some dark chocolate brownies and served this alongside...
great cheap{er}, charming dessert!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Happy Sipping!

Baby or Baby Gift?

There is nothing sweeter than a swaddled baby! Aden and Anais swaddle blankets are simply the best swaddle blankets we used!

I could not get enough of these! What I love about these blankets are there weight. They are made out of muslin. Muslin is so great because it is light weight and allows the baby to stay warm, yet not over heat!
And...the more you wash these blankets---the softer they get!

Straight from Aden and Anais:
"The lightweight muslin also permits air to circulate around the baby's body, while still providing comfort and warmth without the worry that the baby may overheat in moderate weather. Cotton muslin is also a workhorse fabric, in that wraps woven from this natural fiber stands up to repeated washings only becoming softer -- and better -- with age."
The website is full of wonderful muslin products!
Some of these are: swaddle blankets, sleep sacks, towels, wash clothes, burpy bibs-these are great{a burp cloth that turns into a bib!}! and dream blankets! Check it out!


Target carries a line of these blankets, sleep sacks and burpy bibs!
The blankets come in packs of 4 for $29.99. They make a super gift for mamas!

Like I said...I love, love, love these blankets!

Got Duck?

Do you need something for those stinky diapers or dirty clothes? Do you need a baby shower gift? Or...do you just want to send a mama friend a "little happy!?" Well, my best friend gave this to me, and it is another baby favorite. Munchkin's Diaper Duck is a diaper bag must!

How many times have you been out shopping, eating, playing at the park, or just anywhere and your child does an infamous BLOW OUT? The kind that requires a new outfit...!? All of us, right!?! Well...these bags are so great because you can throw the stinky, dirty outfit in the lightly scented bag and there you go...you don't have to put a gross, dirty outfit back in the diaper bag!

Another great use of these bags are when you are at someone's house and can't find a trash can because you changed your child in a bedroom-or wherever...but, no trash is in view...use one of these! Oh, and....a wet swimsuit---the list goes on! The bags have a nice, fresh scent---helping when you put a super stinky item in the bag.

Not only do they have the ducks, Munchkin makes a "key chain" like dispenser as well. Great for a dad's diaper bag! (ha!) I have seen these at Target for around $7.00--you have to purchase the replacement bags ($4 for 3 rolls)--but they last a while! You can also find them on Amazon. Your first duck comes with 2 replacement bags rolls. You can them purchase them in sets of three.
Hope this helps! **Now, you could just go the cheap{er} route and buy the fresh, scented replacement bags sans the dispenser....just a thought!**

Best "Eva!"

Now, I know there will be some dispute as to whether this is even a product!? But, in my mind, a product is anything you use! So...I think these Hanky Panky undies are one of the best personal products you can get!

First, let me say...I don't spend a lot of money on most of my undies...like I buy the 3 packs at Walmart---really! So---these are a fun splurge! How many times have you heard someone say, "you really can't tell you are wearing a thong?" And...then you buy those pair---and YOU CAN TELL you are wearing one, in fact, you want to burn them because they are so uncomfortable!!

Well---that was me. Until I found these...Hanky Panky Orginial Fit. I love, love, love, love them! And...I really can't tell I am wearing them. I even wore them 9 months preggers and they fit great. See---they are one size fits all. I accidentally bought a low rise pair---honestly--I don't love them as much as the original fit...there is a difference.

Now, let me tell you-they are pricey. Like, $18.50 a pair pricey, GAH, I know! But...they really are worth it ladies! I have 3 pair---and that is plenty! Of course, I would love more...but, you can rinse them with a delicate wash and you are good to go.

They dry fast!

So....if you are still looking for the perfect thong, give these a try! On another note, these would be an excellent lingerie shower gift! Any new bride would love to have some, right!!?

Hanky Panky can be bought at most high end department stores, clothing boutiques, of course, you can go to their website: Hanky Panky! And...check out this deal on Amazon!

In the dark?

I saw this night light on another blog I visit time to time, Urban Grace.
After seeing this- I knew it would be a great solution to getting up with my brand new baby in the middle of the night! The OXO Candela Night Light is a fabulous way to navigate around your house in the middle of the night.

The light is much like a lantern. As you see in the picture above, it is a rechargeable night light.

Here is an excellent description from OXO's website: "Light the night with OXO Candela Guardian. Guardian is two lights in one – the charger has a luminescent panel that’s always lit, and the portable lamp illuminates instantly when removed from the charger, or if the power goes out. The portable LED rechargeable lamp stays lit for eight hours, is cool to the touch and is designed for easy carrying. The long-lasting rechargeable LED lights are brighter, safer, cleaner, more durable and easier to use than candles. Portable and cordless, they are suitable for many uses and occasions. From fuse box searches to late-night feedings, the Guardian is always there when you need it. Includes 1 LED lamp with rechargeable battery and night light charging base."

This light provides the perfect amount of light to change a diaper, feed a baby, move around the house, and so on! Not to mention the light has a nice, soft glow. The piece that stays plugged into the wall also puts off a nice, soft light-leaving just a little light in my baby's room. It would be a great night light for a toddler age child too! It took me a while to figure it out---didn't read the directions--but there is a button on the bottom to turn the lantern off and on. I use this every night to go and feed my baby! {that is not me feeding my baby!}

While looking for images-I came across this image below. It looks like they have some quirky, fun styles! I think these are too cute! After browsing through OXO's website, it appears there are several choices of candela night lights.

These lights are $29.99. But, I bought my night light from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. They didn't have it in stock in the store--but I went to the store and they were able to order it for me---and I was able to apply my famous 20% off coupon! The package came right to my door--no shipping! This would be a unique, fun baby shower gift {mama's would love it for sure!} or personal purchase for you and your family!