16 Friday Feb 2018
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Yay!! The 360 LilleBaby carrier that I posted about here (what E is in!) is only $90 today on Amazon! This is a great deal considering you can use it from newborn to toddler on the front or the back! This is normally an almost $150 carrier!!
This would make a perfect shower gift!
Let me know if you snag this deal!
Have a great weekend!
Erin
*deal originally posted on Hip2Save (my fave couponing site!)
07 Wednesday Feb 2018
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advice, baby, crawling, eating, eight months, growing, growing up, inspiration, learning, Life, milestones, sleeping
And suddenly, she’s EIGHT months old!! I cannot believe how much she has changed since seven months. She has only woken up one night since I wrote this post on her eating and we feel in a pretty good routine! She cut two teeth (her bottom front) at the same time so that was a rough night, but other than that she has been one happy camper! Her current schedule is 4 5-6oz bottles and then an 8 ounce before bed, plus 4 solid meals a day. Her favorite combo is pumpkin and apple! She’s a growing girl!
She has started crawling and standing up/supporting herself with tables or in her crib. And in the last week or so has started shuffling along the table! I think we will have another early walker (E started walking at 9 months!). While this is very exciting, it will also be slightly terrifying having two kids RUNNING around the house!
Another big milestone has been babbling! Less baby cooing and more dadas! She can recognize us calling her by name, either Claire or sissy 🙂
We have officially entered the super fun phase which I think lasts from 8 months-18 months where they switch from newborn to fun baby and fledgling toddler! I love to see their personality develop!!
We love you C!
And here’s E at eight months!
06 Wednesday Dec 2017
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blog, Columbus, deals, experience, fun, gift, Goldfish, health, holiday, inspiration, learning, Life, lifestyle, swim, swim lessons, swimming
Oh my goodness–how has it already been another four weeks of lessons at Goldfish?! I am telling you, time is flying!! Everytime I post an update, I look back at all of the old updates and I am just in awe of how much our little one has changed and grown over these last few months.
First lesson
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {2}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {3}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {4}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {5}!
That first lesson was absolutely terrifying. I really thought I was going to die of embarrassment. And now I see other littles at their first lesson and I salute to that mama in solidarity. Most kids are just fine at their first lesson–I think it depends on a lot of factors; time of day, temperament of your kiddo, your uncomfortableness at being in a swimsuit in December, etc…
But truly, from screaming and only consoled by the demonstration baby to waving her little ribbon at me and saying “MAMA CHEEEEEEEESE!!!” because she wanted me to take her picture is probably one of my favorite milestones for her. She was so proud and my heart just shattered into a million pieces.
Over the last two years, my favorite thing to do is get out and explore and do things with my kiddos. I love seeing them experience new things, meeting people, getting out there and seeing what this world has in store for them. This year for the holidays, I am hoping to snag up a few deals to get out and do this year.
This year, Goldfish is offering the gift of experience for a serious deal. For only $205, you get everything listed below:
$193 Family Credit at Goldfish Swim School
2 Family Swim Passes at Goldfish Swim School
Bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes
2 Kids Meals from Texas Roadhouse – Polaris
2 Child Admission Passes to ZipZone Outdoor Adventures Kids Park
1 Large One-Topping Pizza from Jets Pizza
1 Jar of Pure Peanut Butter from Crazy Richard’s
1 Preview Class at Gymboree Play & Music
1Half Dozen Donuts from Duck Donuts
1- 5 oz cup from Menchie’s
2- 30 Minute Passes to Sky Zone
1 Child’s Nail Polish from Sweet & Sassy
1 Philly Sandwich from Charleys Philly Steaks
2 Ice Skate Rentals from The Chiller
1 Kids Meal from Matt The Miller’s Tavern
1 $50 Gift Certificate from Aaron Taylor Photography
3- Two Hour Play Passes to Recreations Outlet
2 Adult Admission Tickets to the Arnold SportsWorld Expo for Kids & Teens
1 Class at Barre3 in Powell
1 Attraction Pass to Magic Mountain Fun Center
The basket is sold for $205 and the value is well over $500, and it can be purchased at Goldfish Swim School in Dublin or Westerville.
What are some things you have given your kiddos that are more experience based vs. material gifts? Any deals you know of in Columbus? Like I said, we love to get out of the house!
Hope you are all having a great week!! Stay tuned for a SIX MONTH Claire update happening soon!!
Erin
*This post was sponsored by Goldfish, but all opinions, as always, are my own!
31 Tuesday Oct 2017
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Oh my gosh you guys. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen that we’ve picked up Monday night swim lessons. We loved our Saturday slot, but life gets in the way and we just couldn’t make weekends happen anymore. BUT. The best part about Goldfish is that they are literally the nicest about canceling. Trust me, I know. Between having a newborn and a wily toddler, taking on a new position at school, and the busyness of fall, I have made more than my fair share of “we aren’t going to make it today” phone calls to Goldfish. The best part is that all you have to do is call, even one minute before your lesson starts and cancel if you cannot make it. Once the lesson passes, you get a credit for a makeup. You can then use that makeup for another class or for family swim time! And they are seriously so nice and answer on like the second ring.
Since the last lesson, E has picked up quite the vocabulary. She now says 2-3 word sentences and we are loving all she has to say about the “poo”. But, I’m also very glad that I am behind the glass while she’s chatting to the instructors about how “dad in poo”. So awkward, that toddler language. She loves her time in the pool and we now have a hard time getting her out, which is a far cry from her first lesson (she’s so little!).
I just love how far she has come from 13 months to 22 months at Goldfish. She freely goes to the instructor, splashes said instructor when it is absolutely not appropriate, refuses to go on her back, plops up on the ledge, readily jumps back in, and just giggles the whole time.
I’d say that’s a pretty solid way to spend a Monday night. Now, we just need to get sissy started!!
Erin
*This post was sponsored by Goldfish, but all opinions, as always, are my own!
12 Thursday Oct 2017
Posted in Daily Happenings, Life's Loves, Uncategorized
Claire is four months! I actually took these photos only about 4 days late, but this post is almost two weeks late. Sorry about that Claire! We are in the middle of an intense sleep regression/teething situation. She’s never been a great napper/sleeper, but this is really putting that into a whole new perspective. She really really really loves her mama and is pretty much only calm in my arms. She also loves to lay in a warm bath, watch her sissy, and has just recently started loving grabbing for objects. She has rolled from front to back and is almost rolling from back to front.
She is still taking gripe water in her bottles which has really helped up until this little regression we are going through. But let me tell you, those big ol’ smiles she flashes make it all worth it.
We love you, Claire!
…and here’s E at four months!
