| A redheaded mom gabbing about life

Y’all know I love a good calendar or planner! I asked a week or so ago over on my Instagram stories if a downloadable calendar for bloggers/influencers would be helpful and SO many of my wonderful instafamily said they needed one!

With that being said I tried to incorporate the things that planners tend to miss out on that influencers need! Basically, the campaign and payment tracking! This has helped me so much over the last few months to stay organized and on top of my campaigns with brands and my payments.

Please feel free to download this and share! Also, if you have any features you feel should be added or something that should be changed let me know! I call this my beta edition so I am happy to adjust it along the way to help others!

Here is my FREE 2019 Influencer Calendar!

Gabbing Ginger Influencer Calendar Download

What do you do to help stay organized?

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

Fashion

Bootie, Bootie, Bootie

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 GabbingGinger

The fabulous ladies of #trendingacrosstypes are back in action with a fun styling of booties! The white bootie trend is here and we couldn’t miss out on style some looks with them for y’all!

When we picked these white booties [PS y’all know I have a thing for a good fall bootie] I knew I wanted a bold pop of color to pair with them. On to the the internet I went to find a fun color block sweater. Nordstrom had the answer with this super cute one and I really loved the colors.

The sweater is lightweight and with the pinks I knew would transition well into spring [just like the white booties]. What I didn’t realize was that it was a cropped fit… was my postpartum body ready for this? I actually sent Monica a super awkward video of me wearing it because I felt so unsure. I love how it felt and the colors but on body I didn’t know if I could pull it off.

Monica reassured me I looked good and to just rock some high waisted jeans! So I swallowed my fear and decided to go for it because THIS is what this group is about; rocking trends for ALL ages and body types. #styleforanyage

So here I am sporting the crop with a bit of a front tuck and you know what?! I’m so glad I did it because I love the colors and how the whole look came together! I can’t wait to style these pieces throughout winter and early spring! So stay tuned on my IG and see where these looks pop up or follow me on Liketoknow.it!

Make sure to check out Laura and Monica to see how they styled their booties! AND stay tuned for several more exciting collabs we have over the next few months!

Have you rocked the fall white bootie trend? Do you love it? What are your favorite ways to style booties? Check out everything from my outfit linked below:

Sweater

Jeans

Booties

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

baby

Lollipop Baby Camera + Nursery Reveal

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 GabbingGinger

I am so excited to finally show you all the nursery! I revealed awhile back that it would be cactus themed but never showed much more! I finally have the majority put together and can’t wait to show you everything. I also did my best to link all the items you see at the bottom of the post!

THE BEST BABY CAMERA

One of the first things I wanted when I found out I was pregnant was the Lollipop Baby Monitor smart and intelligent video-based baby monitor.

It is WIFI-based monitor such that you can not only use your phone to see your baby’s live-feed indoor, also in your office or outdoor is available to watch your baby.

I love the Lollipop’ name and the soft, rounded contours, and the posable silicone arm! Also, the camera can detect a truly crying baby and has a low false alarm rate! Basically, their technology can distinguish between CRYING and NOISE, which is totally different from the other products on the market claiming .

My favorite features:

Audio Mode – The Only Wifi Baby Monitor with Audio Mode for Overnight Monitoring
Audio Mode Alarm System – Alarm if there is a network disconnect while using Audio Mode.
No Addtional Monthly Fee
Push Video Notify – 30s event video, by Crying/Noise/Virtual Wall (Optional: Lollipop Sensor, Temperature, Humidity, Air Quality)
High Quality Video – Sony Sensor inside, H.264, 720P, with Made-in-Japan Computar Lens
Streaming – In home:LAN rtsp/Away from home:Cloud Streaming
Data History – Daily & weekly noise/crying and environment (Optional: Lollipop Sensor) data log
Quick Setup
Night Vision – Two mode selection – 940nm LEDs invisible for nearing baby, and 850nm for wall mounting
Remote Music Playing – Lullabies and smooth sounds built-in
Live View Sharing – unlimited shared users for your relatives
Mobile Device Requirement – Bluetooth 4.0(BLE) iPhone 4s or Later / Android Phone

In addition to the baby camera [which I loved that I could match the color to Annabelle’s room], I went with a pink/green/black colors group. The furniture in this room is actually a hodge podge of finds. But I will do my best to link similar products!

Why the cactus?

The cactus theme was build off of the glass cactus you see below that was my moms. I thought it was the perfect inspiration piece to build off of and as Annabelle grows I can’t wait to tell her all about her Grandma Jeanne that is in heaven.

Also, I want to note that the pillow and blanket will not be in the crib. I just staged them for photos!

Rug

Lollipop Baby Camera

[Similar] Glass Cactus

[Similar] Wood frame “Annabelle” sign

Fierce Sign FYI this is a printable that Annabelle’s Gaga had framed for us!

Cactus mirror

Glider& Ottoman

Pink lamp shade

[Similar] Lamp

[Similar] Monogrammed blanket

[Similar] Stay Wild Pillow

I hope you all loved everything about Annabelle’s nursery. I can’t wait for her to enjoy and grow into it!

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

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Favorite Things

New Year, Clean Home with Grove

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 GabbingGinger

A Clean Home

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After all the buzz and excitement of Christmas, January feels like the perfect time to wipe the slate clean. I’m craving a calm, clutter-free home with lots of space to cook a healthy meal and unroll my yoga mat.

I know I’m not the only one feeling that way! Luckily for us, Grove Collaborative has a special offer to help start the New Year with a clean home. When you place your first order of $20 from Grove using my link HERE you’ll get:Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap

A Free Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap
A Free Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface spray
A Free Grove Collaborative caddy
Free Grove Collaborative walnut scrubber sponges

Plus Free shipping & free VIP trial

If you’re already a Grove customer, you’ll receive a free set of walnut scrubber sponges.

I’m all for anything that helps me stay organized in the New Year, which is why I’m so excited about this cleaning caddy. It’s a chic and modern way to keep my most-used cleaning supplies at my fingertips.

The caddy is big enough to hold a few bottles of cleaner, gloves, and microfiber cloths — yet compact enough that I don’t feel like I’m lugging it around the house.

By choosing versatile and effective products, you’ll have less to carry around and be able to clear some space under your sink. Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface spray, for example, works on countertops, backsplashes, faucets, doorknobs, painted walls, and even wood floors. I can literally clean my home top to bottom with just one product!

The Best Sponge

These Grove walnut scrubber sponges are also extremely versatile. The scouring side is made from crushed walnuts (yes, walnuts!) and is perfect for scrubbing pans or tile. The soft side is made from all-natural vegetable cellulose and is great for wiping down countertops and appliances. Since you get two, you can stash one in your cleaning caddy and one next to the sink.

Along with my walnut scrubber sponge, I always keep a bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap and dish soap by my kitchen sink. After all the holiday baking, I’m tired of doing dishes and grateful that Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap makes the job that much easier.

(By the way: if you spend $39, you’ll get a beautiful stoneware tray for free! It’s perfect for holding your soaps and a sponge.)

Another thing that helps me maintain a clean home all year long is Grove Collaborative. Grove hand-selects the best green products and delivers them (carbon offset) right to my doorstep, on my schedule. I get helpful reminders when it’s time to reorder, so that’s one less thing I have to think about.

As a VIP, I also get free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service. Once you’ve submitted your order, you’ll be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial so you can check it out for yourself!

Here’s how it works:

Sign up for Grove Collaborative here HERE.
To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.
You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.

What are your favorite cleaning hacks?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

Fashion

Holiday OOTD

December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 GabbingGinger

Please note this post may contain affiliate links!

Hey y’all! It has been a quick minute since I have done an OOTD post. I thought I would showcase a classic casual holiday look! Check out the details below. I am hoping to bring back more fashion post in the coming year!

Burberry Scarf Scarf DUPE $15

Earrings

Leopard Belt

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

Family, Favorite Things

Holiday Cards made easy with Basic Invite

December 12, 2018 GabbingGinger

The holidays are upon us and that means it is time for Holiday Christmas Cards and updating business stationary.

Basic Invite makes designing your custom stationary and cards so easy. I know I love personally writing and receiving notes and cards in the mail. I wanted to add some that were specific to my blog because I work with so many wonderful people and love dropping random notes to them when I have the chance. It was so much fun going through all of the different color, font and design elements to find the perfect look for my cards.

While I was designing my business stationary I feel in love with all of their Holiday Cards! Basic Invite has streamlined the process and have some great functions that very few stationary sites have! Here are some of the features that made me love using their website for my business thank you notes:

Almost Unlimited Colors – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what we feel sets us apart from almost any other online stationery company and is what we feel is our biggest draw.

I know I am very particular about colors because I want my brand to be consistent. The instant preview was easy to use and made designing super simple!

Custom Samples – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as feel the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

I think this makes the perfectionist in me so happy! You can make sure everything looks and feels right in person!

Address Capturing Service – Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders.

THIS IS LIKE THE ULTIMATE MOM HACK. How much easier are Holiday cards when you don’t have to deal with addresses?!?!

PS They have Over 500 Christmas card and holiday card designs!

Right now Basic Invite is offering 30% off with coupon code: holi30

Make sure to also check out Basic Invite on their social media channels! A big Thank you to Basic Invite for gifting me the amazing stationary.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Do you like classic or creative holiday cards?

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

Things I Love

Front Door Thank You

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 GabbingGinger

The holidays are CRAZY for delivery of packages. Last year I was inspired by blogger Katey McFarlan and I started a tradition of leaving out friendly snacks to thank them for all of their hard work. I mean come on I basically order all of Christmas off Amazon so needless to say we get a lot of packages.

They work hard and work in the elements so this is such an easy way to say thanks! I received several thank you notes from drivers in appreciation so of course I brought it back this year!

I thought I would have a free download of the graphic I use as a sign. It is super fun and festive and way better than if I try to handwrite something and I know some of you will appreciate that.

Here is the download for the Door Step Thank you!

What do you do to show appreciation during the holidays?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

Family, Fashion, Favorite Things

Ultimate Amazon Gift Guide

November 19, 2018November 21, 2018 GabbingGinger

The Ultimate Amazon Gift Guide

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I know gift guides are super helpful for everyone and I know how helpful Amazon is for gifts so I thought why not combine the two?! Here is a gift guide that includes something anyone will love! Your one stop shop if you will! Also, make sure to ask friends/family if they have their own Amazon Wish List! I know most moms continually keep a list going!

As a busy new mom of two I need easy and convent! I hope this gift guide provides that and will help you fill up Santa’s sleigh with all of the perfect gifts!

Newborn

Baby

Toddler

*Bonus ideas for smaller children: Zoo and museum passes!

Young Children

Teen

College Student/ Young Adult

Mom

Dad

Husband & Wife

Grandma & Grandpa

Bestie

Clean Freak

Cook

Baker

Techie

Book Lover

Fashionista

Outdoor Lover

Music Lover

Traveler

Gift for All

What is on your must have list?

XOXO, Gabbing Ginger

30 for 30: Football, Entertainment, FItness

Top 5 Newborn Products

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 GabbingGinger

Top 5 Newborn Products

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Thanks for checking out the products I love. Below are a few extra details on the products with links to where to buy! Hope you enjoy!

Haakaa: If you didn’t know the Haakaa Breast Pump is made of 100% silicone and sticks to any flat surface with its suction base. The increased capacity lets you express even more milk at once!

Hatch: If you didn’t know this is a sound machine, night light and a time to rise alert machine all in one!

Ollie Swaddle: If you didn’t know the Ollie Swaddle reduces waking suddenly due to the Moro reflex or spontaneous arousal and helps to maintain supine position.

Ollie Swaddle and DockATot — *Swaddle & DockATot*

Binxy Baby: If you didn’t know the Binary fits most standard grocery store carts (even a Costco cart at the narrow end)! It can hold the car seat and support up to 50 pounds in weight. Ideally used for babies approx. 6-8 months until they sit up on their own. ***BONUS ITEM*** Lulabu Soothe Shirt: If you didn’t know this is a “kangaroo” pouch that allows you to baby wear with out the hassle of a wrap or carrier.

DockATot: If you didn’t know the DockATot is a multi-functional lounger, co-sleeper and playtime lounger. It comings in two sizes (Deluxe for 0-8 Months, Grand 9-36 months).

All of these products are lifesavers in the newborn days. Make sure to check out the video on my thoughts on each product and why I love it!

I am getting a lot of questions on the nursery and how the rug I talked about HERE is holding up. The nursery is almost complete (2nd kiddo problems). The Lorena Canals rug is wonderful.

What are your must have newborn products?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger