favorite newborn accessory here’s my little secr favorite newborn accessory 

here’s my little secret to getting things done around the house with a newborn. I love the Wildbird baby carrier! It’s easy to put on and comfy for both of us. My baby boy always falls asleep and I’m able to have productive days. Homeschooling and checking off my daily household tasks is so much easier with this baby carrier. Also my baby boy is 12 pounds so I’m basically wearing a weighted vest and getting my daily workout in! 

I’ve linked this baby carrier on my LTK 🤎 #newborn #babywearingmom #wildbird #babycarrier #babywrap
summer reading 📚☀️ I found the cutest summer read summer reading 📚☀️

I found the cutest summer reading chart at Target. This chart is a fun way to encourage reading throughout the summer. We love going to the library a couple times a week to pick out books. Here are two free summer reading programs that I love

📚Barnes & Noble: get a free book when you read 8 books & complete a reading log.

📚The Good and the Beautiful: free summer reading packets that includes a book, sticker sheet, bookmark, and reading log. 

Follow along for more homeschool resources! #homeschoolactivities #homeschoolmom #homeschoolfun
homeschool activities ♟️ So Maddie and little Ra homeschool activities ♟️ 

So Maddie and little Ray learned how to play chess and they’re so good at it now. They started taking lessons with the free @duolingo app and it’s been so helping in teaching them! Chess is a game of strategy that helps kids learn to evaluate positions, recognize patterns, and analyze “if-then” scenarios. Now it’s time for me to learn lol. 

Do you and your kids know how to play chess? I highly recommend Duolingo (it’s free) if your kids want to learn a new language or learn how to play chess! #homeschoolactivities #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcurriculum https://liketk.it/6dpfI
Outfit of the Day 💚 So I’m 2 months postpartum an Outfit of the Day 💚

So I’m 2 months postpartum and none of my clothes fit lol. Finding your style after having a baby can be tough. I decided it’s time to treat myself to a new spring/summer wardrobe. Over the next couple weeks I’ll be sharing some of my favorite casual outfits that are affordable. I also love having a seasonal capsule wardrobe which makes it easy to pick outfits that I love daily. 

These eyelet harem pants are so comfy and they are 100% cotton. Such good quality. I’ve linked this outfit on my LTK #walmartfinds #springoutfits https://liketk.it/6eG4M
3 things I loving in my home🏡🌸 So I’ve been doing 3 things I loving in my home🏡🌸

So I’ve been doing simple things to give my home a refresh. Here’s what I’ve been loving. I open up all the windows so the natural sunlight can shine through and it’s so refreshing. I’ve been adding fresh colorful flowers to my dining room table. The pop of color is so pretty. And the curtain from @homerilla_official really elevate the dining room and the quality is top tier. 

This your reminder to give your home a simple refresh that brings you joy. I’ve linked these Homerilla curtains on my LTK.
Use my code SHLEY17 for 17% off your next order https://liketk.it/6cXqo
#ad New Mom Essentials for Baby! #NewMomSurvivalKi #ad New Mom Essentials for Baby! #NewMomSurvivalKitBBxx The newborn stage is filled with lots of joys but can also be overwhelming. So I’ve come up with a roundup of my favorite baby essentials that makes the newborn stage easier:

•The @Munchkininc Flow Nipple Shield +  helpful breastfeeding tool for mamas to help baby latch.

•The @Munchkininc silicone bonded glass bottles have the natural nipple shape to help with feedings! 

•The @ButtPasteBaby bundle helps to prevent diaper rash. I keep several in the diaper caddy on the changing table. 

•I’m loving the @NewtonLiving x STATE diaper bag! It holds everything I need for baby and myself when we’re on the go!

•The @Waterwipes are gentle on my sweet baby’s skin and it’s 99% purified water!

•The @LittleRemedies Gas Relief Drops and the Little Remedies Infant Fever and Pain Relief is so helpful when baby isn’t feeling well. 

Check out my stories for discount codes on new mom essentials for baby! $20 off a Newton x STATE Diaper Bag: ASHLEYW20 (Expires 7/20)
Strawberry Lemonade Stand 🍓☀️ #ad We’re kicking Strawberry Lemonade Stand 🍓☀️ 

#ad We’re kicking off summer break by creating a Mother’s Sparkling Strawberry Mythical Creatures Cookies inspired lemonade stand! 🍓🍋 We squeezed lemons and added fresh strawberries to the cups. Then we made mini cupcakes topped with these new strawberry frosted cookies! Setting up the lemonade stand was very easy and my kids loved how everything looked! 

Did you know May is #NationalStrawberryMonth?! This is the perfect activity and treat to kick it off and celebrate the start of summer break! #MothersCookies @motherscookiesus
Quiet Time ☀️☕️🍪 So I gave my dining room a sprin Quiet Time ☀️☕️🍪

So I gave my dining room a spring refresh about a month ago and I love it. I added these beautiful @homerilla_official linen blend ivory white curtains and it really elevated the room. The afternoon sunlight in here is so refreshing. My days are so busy with my newborn. So just 5 minutes of quiet time, sipping on tea and eating a cookie brings me joy! 

This is your reminder to give your home a simple refresh that brings you joy. I’ve linked these Homerilla curtains on my LTK. Use my code SHLEY17 for 17% off your next order
Newborn Activities 👶🏽🧸💙 We’re still at the newbor Newborn Activities 👶🏽🧸💙

We’re still at the newborn stage where he sleeps most of the day. But during the wake windows, we do these activities to help with development. He’s been loving the Looker Play Kit from @lovevery I started doing daily tummy time with him and the Look at Me Ladybug helps so he’s not fussy during that time. Here’s the activities I do with him during the wake windows 
•reading together
•visual tracking objects & sounds
•tummy time with Look at Me Ladybug
•high contrast cards

Lovevery has play essentials designed for your child’s learning stages! There’s also a play guide with that comes in every play kit & access to the app! Link in bio #Lovevery, #LoveveryGift #newborntoys #babytoys #tummytimeactivities
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Home Tips, Lifestyle · December 5, 2021

6 Reasons Gift Cards are Great Holiday Gifts

I love gift cards to give and to receive for the holidays. As you’re doing your holiday shopping be sure to pick up a couple Vanilla Gift Cards for family and friends. Here are 6 reasons why gift cards are great holiday gifts.


Gift Cards Saves Time

The holidays can be a very hectic time of the year. Typically, people have a long list of gifts that they want to get for family and friends. I believe that the holidays should not be a stressful or a hectic time of year. Vanilla Gift Cards are a great option to save you a lot of time during the holiday shopping. You can easily get the Vanilla Gift Cards emailed as an e-gift or you can purchase them from the website. This will save you a lot of time and reduce some of that holiday stress of trying to look for gifts in stores.

People Can Choose What They Want

Giving someone a Vanilla Gift Card allows them to choose what gift they want. I know everyone can relate to getting a gift for the holidays that they didn’t really use or didn’t really need. Also, it can be hard to get a person exactly what they want if they are just a hard person to shop for. For those people that are harder to shop for, they would really appreciate a Vanilla Gift Card so they have the option to choose what they want.

You Can Easily Stay On Budget

It’s so easy to overspend during the holidays. There have been times when I couldn’t find that exact gift for a family member and I ended up spending more than I intended. Vanilla Gift Cards are a great way to stay within your exact budget during holiday gift shopping.

Can Help Pay For Necessities

When I first entered adulthood, I remember laughing with friends about how we wished we could ask for a bill to be paid during the holiday. Oftentimes, material gifts are not what people want or need. They might want an electric bill or a cable bill to be paid. Gifting a Vanilla Gift Card gives people the option to use the gift card for anything that might be more necessary for them.

Gift Cards are Convenient

I always appreciate when I receive gifts that also have gift receipts. There have been times when my kids get clothes and shoes from family and friends, but they don’t fit so I’ll have to exchange for the correct size. For some people, this can be a hassle to go out to the store and exchange the gift. Specifically, for new moms, it might be more convenient to give them a Vanilla Gift Card for the holidays so they are able to buy correct sizes in store or online.  

Great Stocking Stuffer

Stocking stuffers are always so fun. Adding a Vanilla Gift Card to stockings in your home is a great option.


In conclusion, make sure you remember that the holiday should be a stress free time. Gifting someone a Vanilla Gift Card can reduce some of that holiday stress on yourself and also be the perfect gift for someone else!

XO,

Ashley

In: Home Tips, Lifestyle · Tagged: gift cards, holiday, vanilla gift, vanilla gift cards

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  1. Stevie says

    December 6, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Yes! I love gift cards because I can buy what I want!

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favorite newborn accessory here’s my little secr favorite newborn accessory 

here’s my little secret to getting things done around the house with a newborn. I love the Wildbird baby carrier! It’s easy to put on and comfy for both of us. My baby boy always falls asleep and I’m able to have productive days. Homeschooling and checking off my daily household tasks is so much easier with this baby carrier. Also my baby boy is 12 pounds so I’m basically wearing a weighted vest and getting my daily workout in! 

I’ve linked this baby carrier on my LTK 🤎 #newborn #babywearingmom #wildbird #babycarrier #babywrap
summer reading 📚☀️ I found the cutest summer read summer reading 📚☀️

I found the cutest summer reading chart at Target. This chart is a fun way to encourage reading throughout the summer. We love going to the library a couple times a week to pick out books. Here are two free summer reading programs that I love

📚Barnes & Noble: get a free book when you read 8 books & complete a reading log.

📚The Good and the Beautiful: free summer reading packets that includes a book, sticker sheet, bookmark, and reading log. 

Follow along for more homeschool resources! #homeschoolactivities #homeschoolmom #homeschoolfun
homeschool activities ♟️ So Maddie and little Ra homeschool activities ♟️ 

So Maddie and little Ray learned how to play chess and they’re so good at it now. They started taking lessons with the free @duolingo app and it’s been so helping in teaching them! Chess is a game of strategy that helps kids learn to evaluate positions, recognize patterns, and analyze “if-then” scenarios. Now it’s time for me to learn lol. 

Do you and your kids know how to play chess? I highly recommend Duolingo (it’s free) if your kids want to learn a new language or learn how to play chess! #homeschoolactivities #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcurriculum https://liketk.it/6dpfI
Outfit of the Day 💚 So I’m 2 months postpartum an Outfit of the Day 💚

So I’m 2 months postpartum and none of my clothes fit lol. Finding your style after having a baby can be tough. I decided it’s time to treat myself to a new spring/summer wardrobe. Over the next couple weeks I’ll be sharing some of my favorite casual outfits that are affordable. I also love having a seasonal capsule wardrobe which makes it easy to pick outfits that I love daily. 

These eyelet harem pants are so comfy and they are 100% cotton. Such good quality. I’ve linked this outfit on my LTK #walmartfinds #springoutfits https://liketk.it/6eG4M
3 things I loving in my home🏡🌸 So I’ve been doing 3 things I loving in my home🏡🌸

So I’ve been doing simple things to give my home a refresh. Here’s what I’ve been loving. I open up all the windows so the natural sunlight can shine through and it’s so refreshing. I’ve been adding fresh colorful flowers to my dining room table. The pop of color is so pretty. And the curtain from @homerilla_official really elevate the dining room and the quality is top tier. 

This your reminder to give your home a simple refresh that brings you joy. I’ve linked these Homerilla curtains on my LTK.
Use my code SHLEY17 for 17% off your next order https://liketk.it/6cXqo
#ad New Mom Essentials for Baby! #NewMomSurvivalKi #ad New Mom Essentials for Baby! #NewMomSurvivalKitBBxx The newborn stage is filled with lots of joys but can also be overwhelming. So I’ve come up with a roundup of my favorite baby essentials that makes the newborn stage easier:

•The @Munchkininc Flow Nipple Shield +  helpful breastfeeding tool for mamas to help baby latch.

•The @Munchkininc silicone bonded glass bottles have the natural nipple shape to help with feedings! 

•The @ButtPasteBaby bundle helps to prevent diaper rash. I keep several in the diaper caddy on the changing table. 

•I’m loving the @NewtonLiving x STATE diaper bag! It holds everything I need for baby and myself when we’re on the go!

•The @Waterwipes are gentle on my sweet baby’s skin and it’s 99% purified water!

•The @LittleRemedies Gas Relief Drops and the Little Remedies Infant Fever and Pain Relief is so helpful when baby isn’t feeling well. 

Check out my stories for discount codes on new mom essentials for baby! $20 off a Newton x STATE Diaper Bag: ASHLEYW20 (Expires 7/20)
Strawberry Lemonade Stand 🍓☀️ #ad We’re kicking Strawberry Lemonade Stand 🍓☀️ 

#ad We’re kicking off summer break by creating a Mother’s Sparkling Strawberry Mythical Creatures Cookies inspired lemonade stand! 🍓🍋 We squeezed lemons and added fresh strawberries to the cups. Then we made mini cupcakes topped with these new strawberry frosted cookies! Setting up the lemonade stand was very easy and my kids loved how everything looked! 

Did you know May is #NationalStrawberryMonth?! This is the perfect activity and treat to kick it off and celebrate the start of summer break! #MothersCookies @motherscookiesus
Quiet Time ☀️☕️🍪 So I gave my dining room a sprin Quiet Time ☀️☕️🍪

So I gave my dining room a spring refresh about a month ago and I love it. I added these beautiful @homerilla_official linen blend ivory white curtains and it really elevated the room. The afternoon sunlight in here is so refreshing. My days are so busy with my newborn. So just 5 minutes of quiet time, sipping on tea and eating a cookie brings me joy! 

This is your reminder to give your home a simple refresh that brings you joy. I’ve linked these Homerilla curtains on my LTK. Use my code SHLEY17 for 17% off your next order

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