Appaman

Faux fur jacket from Appaman 

Appaman is inspired by, and named after, the childhood companion of founder and designer Harald Husum. While growing up in Norway, Husum befriended a corduroy ape named Appaman. 

Appaman has a unique Scandinavian perspective on Ameripop iconic imagery. Husum finds inspiration everyday on the mean streets of Brooklyn and translates it into his ever changing palette of vibrant garments.

What a wonderful jacket for the winter AND it comes in ink blue!!

Dress: BangBangCopenhagen

Fox Headdress: Poppy's Closet

Maisie Jayne

Everleigh and Willa are all about comfort (and of course style) so when we found Maisie Jayne the girls were thrilled not to mention they were able to pick their fabric! There is nothing better than a soft outfit with unique fabric choices which is what Maisie Jayne offers. 

These handmade pieces are professionally made and can withstand any child's active lifestyle! I love that you can get any piece made in sizes 6 months to twelve years. 

We chose the stark floral print which reminded me of a Warhol print. You can check out Masie Jayne's Instagram here  and Etsy shop here.

Use this coupon & Get 15% off your order when you order 5 or more headbands with the code: 15OFF5ORMORE

The Laundress

Oh Laundry....what can I say? Is there a person out there that loves doing laundry? For me it's been hard finding a detergent with a pleasant light smell that will stay through the wash and dry process. 

I've become a fan of The Laundress products and my husband who helps with the laundry just loves the fabric fresh spray (he may be one person that actually likes doing laundry....no kidding). We received the The Everyday Laundry Kit which includes the Signature Detergent, Fabric Fresh Classic, Stain Solution, All purpose Bleach solution and Stain Brush and I love everything! Seriously the smell is so light and fresh. I recently washed my duvet cover and treated the stains with the stain solution (kids and cats....enough said) and used the non toxic All purpose bleach solution which is unscented. I cannot tell you how refreshing it was that night when we went to bed.....I did spray just a bit of the Fabric Fresh just after making the bed.  

I am a candle freak and just LOVE the Lady candle which isn't overpowering. This candle is a blend of grapefruit, apple, bergamot, basil, tea tree, rosemary, and lavender. You will love the The woody notes of amber, rose, sandalwood, cedar wood, and musk which makes it a perfect balance for men or women. 

The Ironing board cover is pretty stylish and goes with my decor (bye bye puke green cover) not to mention it is scorch resistant!! It is 100% cotton and has a hanging pocket for things such as ironing water which I need to purchase just because I love things to smell pretty!!

If you want to try this product out you will not regret it!! The Laundress is currently running a promotion...just post an image on Instagram with the hash tag #IamTheLaundress and you will receive a $25 voucher to their website!!

Yup...the girls approve of the fragrance!
Pajamas: Organic (another yessss) Skylar Luna
Skylar Luna commits to environmental-minded practices like packaging PJs in reusable linen bags, Wen seeks to continually build a unique and socially conscious company offering sleepwear that’s as safe as it is chic and snuggly.

Day 1

The boys first day back to public school was yesterday and my mom kept the girls so our first day back was easy. Today was a bit harder because I had to wake the girls and get them ready to go. Here is my schedule.

6:00am-7:45 I wake up and get the boys up to take a shower if they want and get the girls ready.
As soon as I get ready I make breakfast
I have to leave at exactly this time to get my oldest son to school on time. It take me around 20-25min to drive him to school each morning. My husband takes my other son (two different high schools)

8:45-10:00 I'm usually home by 8:4 if I don't need to go to the grocery store for the next day. I'm still no good at shopping ahead but hopefully I will get the there!
The girls eat breakfast if the didn't eat earlier with the boys.
I give the girls a worksheet and eat my breakfast while helping them if needed. We talk about the worksheets they did and I ask each to share with the other what they learned. I'm hoping this will help Willa learn some of the things Ever is learning.
I let the girls play in the living room with light music playing.
We practice counting to see how high we can count and go over number recognition and then we play number games.

10:00-11:00 I let the girls pick a book each for me to read to them or for E to practice reading to us.

11:00-12:00 We make lunch together on the less hectic days. I will make it alone on the more hectic days. After lunch the girls watch a learning program on the TV (Netflix or YouTube) while I work and after their program is over they have free time to play with their playdoh, building blocks etc.

12:00-3:30 snack and just after they do another fun learning worksheet and the girls share their sheets with each other. I usually include some type of learning game after then more free time while I clean. We leave to pick up the boys. The girls usually nap in the car.
We get home and I get the girls up and keep them awake so they will be tired enough for bed.



5:45-6:00  (I usually start dinner between these times) I start making dinner. The boys usually tell me how their days went and we all sit at the table and chat while I'm making dinner. The girls play with their dad in the den.

We are eating by 6-6:15 and the kids do their own thing until bed time.

All kids have to be off of electronics by 9:30 and  the boys in bed by 10:00 although they have been going to bed around 9:00 because they are so tired. My 14 year old tries to keep his eyes open until 9:30 but lately he just gives up and goes to bed. The girls are in bed by 10:00 or earlier if I can get them to but because of late nights and late sleep in mornings during the summer they aren't use to sleep time yet. Tonight I will find out how they feel after waking up so early. Hoping they will get to bed earlier so I can get some work done.


It's 10:05am as I'm typing this and I am starting to get sleepy. Wow....looks like another cup of coffee. My thoughts are that I need to add some exercise into our schedule (duh). Also there will be trips to the library or museums during the week and we meet with our local home school group for fun/learning activities on Fridays.  We are still learning and hopefully in the near future things will flow better. Can it be summer again already?? I swear I need that MOMBIE tee because it would describe exactly  how I feel right  now-__-

Minouche

 Minouche

 Dreamy loveliness

 Designed in a seaside suburb of Sydney, Australia, and ethically made by a small and talented group of seamstresses in Bali, the designs are precious but not 'precious', and look right at home at either party or playground. Clothing that suits the relaxed Australian style, with a Euro sensibility.

 You will not be disappointed with this lovely line. My girls loved twirling in this beautiful skirt that doubles as a cape.

Arlo & Imus

Check out our brand Arlo & Imus! OOAK items daily! www.arloandimus.bigcartel.com

Sunuva

In 2007 two mothers Emily & Sabrina were brought together by the friendship of their children and a mutual frustration at the lack of stylish UV protective swimwear. An idea was born-stylish kidswear with UV protective swimwear and beachwear in bright colors and a stylish design! Sunuva is stocked around the world, from Bloomingdales to Harrods, as well as boutiques and luxury resorts.

We love how well made Sunuva's pieces are! The dresses are flowy and perfect for a hot summer day. The swimsuits are embellished with wood beads and easy to open snaps at the neck which the girls were thrilled with! I know for sure that we will be in Sunvia next summer as well!

Nena & Co.

Nena & Co. was brought about by Alejandra Hynek and is a wonderful company that incorporates unique textiles from Guatemala. Based in Utah this company gives Guatemalan women an opportunity to make a living at home so that they are able to care for their children.

Created from foot loomed fabric, the bags and garments show every bit of hard work that has been put into them. Here are a few photos of some of my favorites on the site. I suggest you go take a look...you will fall in love!

Willa in Nena & Co. Vintage summer romper


This romper is unbelievably comfortable and snaps at the bottom. Willa just loves it!

Perfectly Baked

LA based children's clothing line Perfectly  Baked is having a 50% off bake sale and boy is everything good!  Hurry over and grab a few items before they are all gone! The girls imaginations run wild while exploring the detail in their Hello-hola and Rocket love tees, definitely a plus in my book!

All products are made with the finest Peruvian Pima Cotton, which is known for its excellent durability and butter soft touch. We wanted to create a garment piece that could be washed several times and not lose shape, color or form. Being both moms we know what it is to shop for the kiddos and that is why we created a collection with fun designs and top quality in mind. All garments are produced in Peru and manually screen printed with a water base paint. This paint and technique allows the design to be absorbed and it almost feels part of the fabric. For our collections, we collaborate with different indie designers to always create fresh and innovative designs.

                                                                                                                     ---Mikki