*Micro is wearing a gingham shortall from Bellabliss above — currently on sale for $21!
On Saturday, we left the house at 9 A.M. and returned around 5:30 P.M., having been to a musical performance, lunch, and then to my in-laws for the rest of the day. I had to pat myself on the back — I somehow had everything we had needed in my tote bag. Today, thought I’d share a bunch of recent finds mixed in with longtime lifesavers for adventures outside the house with littles. Let me give a specific shoutout to Gathre mats, which fold up into tiny squares but are super durable – great for changing mats, a spot to perch on grass/ground, a work space while painting, etc. We have a few different sizes and they’ve been in use since day one of motherhood. I also absolutely love this OXO travel wipes pouch — you refill with bulk wipes at home, and the case is super easy to find, durable (does not rip or anything), and the little ring at the top can hook right onto a stroller, bag, etc. Last but certainly not least, my BabyZen Yoyo was one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I was skeptical about buying such a pricey travel stroller given that we already had a pricey Bugaboo full feature stroller, but we have used this so much, especially in NYC and while traveling. Whatever stroller you have, though, these repositionable velcro bag hooks are NON-NEGOTIABLE. So great for carrying grocery bags, diaper bags, wet swimsuits, keys, etc!
Even more favorite out-of-the-house-with-littles buys below…
YELLOW QUILTED NYLON TOTE WITH ZIPPER CLOSURE — REPORTEDLY EASY TO WASH AND HAS AN EXTRA ZIP POCKET INSIDE…AN MZ WALLACE LOOKALIKE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SPLURGE!
DIAPER BAG DISPOSAL BAGS AND DISPENSER FROM ARM AND HAMMER — A TOTAL MUST HAVE, STILL, FOR ME…WE ALSO HAVE MEDICAL GRADE EMESIS BAGS IN OUR CAR BECAUSE MINI IS PRONE TO CARSICKNESS
LIGHT PINK KEYCHAIN-FRIENDLY LEATHER AIRTAG CASE — A GOOD IDEA FOR ITEMS THAT TEND TO GO MISSING
OUR BELOVED NUNA RAVA CONVERTIBLE CARSEATS TO GROW WITH YOUR LITTLES — ON SALE FOR 30% OFF IN GREY AS PART OF THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE
MULTI-COMPARTMENT REUSABLE SNACK DISPENSER — DISHWASHER SAFE AND LEAKPROOF!…MY KIDS WOULD LOVE THIS…I STILL LOVE THESE TINY SNACK TUPPERWARES, WHICH CLIP ON TO ONE ANOTHER FOR EASY ORGANIZATION IN A BAG
QUICK-DRYING BEACH TOWEL IN A CUTE PEACH PRINTED STRIPE — FOLDS REALLY COMPACT; GREAT TO KEEP IN STROLLER OR BAG FOR IMPROMPTU SPLASH PAD/SPRINKLER RUN INS
THREE-SPEED PORTABLE TURQUOISE FAN WITH FLEXIBLE TRIPOD LEGS…GREAT TO WRAP AROUND STROLLERS
DARK GREY MESH MINI BABY CARRIER FROM BABYBJORN — PROBABLY TOWARDS THE TOP OF MY TOP TEN BABY PRODUCT MUST-HAVE LIST
TODDLER PROOF IPAD CASE — WE HAVE SOMETHING SIMILAR AND I FIND HAVING A CASE THAT CAN STAND UP ON ITS OWN VERY HANDY…WILL BE SHARING MORE CAR TRAVEL FINDS SOON BUT WE ARE GOING TO TEST THIS HEADREST IPAD HOLDER
FOREST GREEN GINGHAM FANNY PACK — YOU KNOW I SWEAR BY FANNY PACKS FOR HANDS-FREE MOM LIFE..I LIVE IN THIS STATE BAGS ONE
SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FOR LITTLES AND SENSITIVE SKIN
TRAVEL-FRIENDLY TOILET SEAT COVER — MY SON NEVER NEEDED THIS BUT MY DAUGHTER ABSOLUTELY WOULD NOT USE THE FACILITIES OUTSIDE THE HOUSE WITHOUT THIS
EDUCATIONAL DOODLE RECOGNITION A-Z ALPHABET WATER-ERASE CARDS…A MORE EDUCATIONAL TWIST ON THE WATERWOW
WELLY REMEDIES TRAVEL KIDS’ MEDICINE KIT — ALSO I’M NEVER WITHOUT WELLY’S BANDAIDS WHICH ARE NOT ONLY ADORABLE BUT ACTUALLY VERY HIGH-FUNCTIONAL…THEY STICK ON EVEN IN WATER!
SUPER SOFT COTTON BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED LONG SLEEVE PAJAMA SET — MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CHANGE OF CLOTHES ON HAND AND THESE ARE GREAT, EASY LITTLE SETS
REUSABLE WATER-REVEAL FLIP PAD
And a few more finds…
P.S. Gingham finds.
P.P.S. Best of summer trends.
P.P.P.S. Workplace mantras.