Saturday, August 10, 2013

Ultrasound Vinyl Framed Artwork

Yay, I have my cute ultrasound framed and ready for the baby room. We still don't have a name so "baby" will still have to do but I love how it turned out and is now listed in my Etsy Pearl Pear Designs!  Loved how it turned out and it would be such a cute idea for a gender reveal or pregnancy announcement idea, baby shower gift, or nursery wall art.  

Here is a close up of the ultrasound and baby information that I cut out with vinyl.


Love it!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

34 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard

Yay! The last two weeks have gone by fast and I'm still slowing down and feeling sick about once a day.  I'll especially feel like I'm going to pass out or throw up if I'm really hot and it comes all of the sudden.  It could be worse, I just lay down right away which makes me feel better, or I have a Preggie Pop.  Ugh, I've been more swollen recently (obviously) my hands (my birth stone ring hardly fits now) and feet (yep, I have Rainbow sandals which are my favorite which I pretty much have been wearing everywhere) and my face and lips especially during certain parts of the day and then sometimes they go down.

Inches: 15 inches larger around belly
How I've used my time: Went to St. George with the fam, put up the baby's chandelier, doing last minute crafts, and blogging :)
Cravings: Snowies, dang it, I'm craving one right now after writing that
Other facts: My carpal tunnel is awful at night and I have a  new pillow under my hips so they have been in less pain.  Still haven't come up with a baby name, baby kicks so hard which hurts or scares me but I love it because I know he is ok and wants to see us.  He'll especially start being wild when my husband touches my belly.

Btw people have asked me about my maternity clothes and this shirt is the Megan Ruched Empire from Trendy Tummy Maternity. This is the softest shirt and I love the ruching on the side for a fitted look and the empire waist with a v-neck which helps make my puffy face look thinner :)  This style of shirt flatters every figure and I'm excited to continue wearing this after pregnancy!
Right now enter to win a $50 GC from Trendy Tummy for you to get your favorite pregnancy outfit:

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Humble Pie Anyone?

There's a few more weeks of summer and it's time to get those last fun trips, projects, and recipes completed.

Right now my last few weeks are in preparation of the baby and helping my spouse and I get ready and one way I've been doing that all summer long is by learning how to cook and prepare meals better.  Obviously our little one won't be able to eat real food for awhile, but my husband and I loved to eat out and now it's time to buckle down and do some more cooking and less restaurant..ing.

Humble Pie is the cookbook creation from Ali Eisenach with the best pie recipes from Raisin Cream, Cherry Apple, Raspberry Lemonade and more! Sounds super good right! Here is one of here recipes that will be featured in Humble Pie which will be sold at prices wholesale over the US including the funding that is received.  If you want to participate in the funding for this awesome book, check out: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/980095091/humble-pie.

Awesome recipes from Humble Pie:


SUMMER PEACH PIE

3 lbs. fresh peaches
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
2 T. fresh lemon juice

Pastry for  double crust (I need to get angela's recipe ***I am going to to use her recipe as the basic crust and refer people to the page like you suggested )
2 T. butter, cut into small pieces
1 T. milk
1 T. sugar

Check out Ali's website at http://www.lemonpoppyinc.com/ and facebook as well: www.facebook.com/lemonpoppyinc and keep update when Humble Pie will be available in stores near you!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

22 Awesome Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

Just a few months ago we were announcing that we were expecting our first little bundle of joy!  I've been addicted to looking through so many others sharing that joy and coming up with the most cute, unique, clever ideas for how to announce their baby.  Here are 22 awesome pregnancy announcements to hopefully give you some ideas of how to announce your baby.





Love this idea using a baby onesie to announce the pregnancy.  I might do this for our next little one, I love how cute it is! 

Have a pet you want to include in your pregnancy announcement? 

How cute is this using the bottom of your shoes to write the due date.

Haha, I love this cute saying of growing by two feet.  Such a cute idea to take a picture then add text wherever you would like.

Chalkboards are popular right now. This family put the year they were born and then a picture of their family together with the year to announce their new baby.

I love this picture as well! I don't live by a beach, but drawing this in the sand is so cute, especially since I read this couple got engaged here as well.  That would be fun to go to where we were engaged to take pictures of us announcing our pregnancy... well at least next time.

An ultrasound says it all... Holding up your first ultrasound is a cute idea to announce your pregnancy.

Another cute chalkboard idea to announce your pregnancy, love how this is the whole background.

Here's a cute idea, this is a small bin to keep their library books in.  They put the due date for the baby on the side.

So cute, using a chalkboard with your other children to announce your baby's birth date.
You can purchase chalkboard through: Pearl Pear Designs

Or with your other babies (aka dogs or cats) to announce your pregnancy.
 You can purchase chalkboard through: Pearl Pear Designs


Or if it's just the two of you.
You can purchase chalkboard through: Pearl Pear Designs
You can purchase chalkboard through: Pearl Pear Designs

Using food is another great idea to announce you're pregnant.  Take a picture with you and your spouse holding these or take it randomly out and see your family's reaction.

I absolutely love this idea as well using first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...
They even had a baby carriage to announce this pregnancy.

Haha, fun idea including your husband being pregnant. 

Bump ahead sign for this pregnancy announcement

I love this picture with both of them looking down on the belly with a 'waiting for you' sign.  

Using these name blocks or number blocks to announce the baby's due date is another cute idea.

Such a cool idea, get your ultrasound projected on your belly to announce that you are pregnant. Great idea.

I love this idea for announcing your pregnancy to your spouse. A big card with "you're going to be a DAD"

Here is another funny announcement. Both parents holding up things they will no longer use or need in the upcoming months and a "for sale or trade for crib" at the bottom.  Very clever.

I love when the older siblings participate.  Love their cute little "big brother" "big sister" shirts to announce their new baby.

And lastly, a picture with your feet and a cute pair of shoes showing you are expecting along with using chalk to write the due date.  

Monday, August 5, 2013

8 Top Baby Boy Clothing Trends: FALL 2013

Looking for cute and trendy baby boy clothes this fall? Look no further, here are 8 trends including Old Navy, Gap, Janie and Jack, H&M, Zara, and Osh Kosh B'Gosh from colored jeans to quilted tops.

1) Colored trousers and jeans




2) High-top baby shoes



3) Plaid button-ups




4) Knit baby Hats


Gap knit hat: $14.95


5) Neutral Baby Moccasins

6) Quilted Outerwear




7) Chambray / Denim for baby

8) Layering tops


From Gap:




From: Zara

From: H&M

Osh Kosh B'gosh outfit