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

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

baby

Postpartum Update Week 1

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 GabbingGinger

Postpartum Update Week One

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Below are all of the products I mention in the video. Click the photo!

PS don’t miss the birth vlog/blog HERE!

What were your top products for postpartum life?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

baby, Family, Favorite Things, pregnant

Wee Baby Stella Doll

October 25, 2018 GabbingGinger

Wee Baby Stella Doll For Big Brother

We are so excited for Tripp to become a big brother. I have been researching ways to help kiddos with the transition of a new baby. One thing that resonated with me was having a “baby” for the big sibling to “help” do things with when you need to tend to the baby. Tripp is ALL about helping and having responsibilities these days so I thought a baby of his own would be perfect.

The perfect gift

He has been playing with the baby and practicing with him. He has loved his baby and when baby came home he definitely had a better understanding of being gentle and how to help mom with baby.

What I love about the Manhattan Toy Company is that they recognize that we are profoundly influenced by the toys we play with.

That in every little pair of hands lies not a marketing opportunity, but a chance to positively affect the future.

That having a sense of humor means the difference between enduring life, and enjoying it. If it doesn’t contain a wink and smile, it isn’t worth making.

We remember every day that every invention on this earth was dreamed into existence.

We remember that the most powerful thing any of us play with in this life is our imagination.

Now you create your custom wee baby Stella doll.

I think as adults we forget how important it is to use our imaginations. I have loved watch Tripp playing “pretend” with his baby. It amazes me how much he knows to do without me teaching him. Kids really do watch us more closely than we realize.

These dolls are adorable, durable and a great size. They make great gifts and the fact they can be customized just takes it to the next level. It is seriously a great first baby doll – that can look just like your child! Check out how you can customize one for a special kiddo in your life today!

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

Family, Things I Love, travel

Tripp visits Disneyworld

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 GabbingGinger

Thanks to Disney World for gifting me a day of tickets to venture around the park.

If you would have asked me about taking a two year old to Disney a year ago I wold have laughed at you. But I can tell you Tripp (and all of us) had a blast. In an upcoming post(s) I will talk about traveling with a toddler tips and what its like to travel while pregnant!

We stayed at The Grand Floridian and it was AMAZING. Their property is top notch with lots of activities for kids and good choices of places to eat.

Tripp loved the “beach” area they had! It was near a pool and a splash area too which he LOVED. This was such a fun little perk of staying at this park. We also had awesome views of the fireworks from Disney!

Tripp absolutely loved riding the rides and see all the sites. I was worried he wouldn’t be super into the rides but he laughed looked around and never cried! The only time we had to really work with him was if we had wait times in line… which wasn’t ever a long period because we used fast passes and timed when to go to other rides based on what the Disney App told us… SO HELPFUL!

**Please ignore my cheesy mom voice.

Of course this pregnancy lady NEEDED a dole whip. It was AMAZING and you can actually order ahead through the app and miss the line. This is SO helpful during “heavy” food traffic time.

Disney makes everything so easy with their app. We signed up for fast passes (which by the way made meeting characters SO much easier) and all the ride photos/attraction photos go right there in your app! I also loved the map and locator feature so we could see how to get places the fastest and where we were.

Thanks again to Disney for an amazing time! We can’t wait to visit again soon!

Whats your favorite thing to do at Disney?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

baby, Favorite Things, Maternity/ Pregnancy, pregnant

Summer Pregnancy Must Haves

April 12, 2018 GabbingGinger

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When you find out your pregnant you make a overhaul of a lot of things. I am excited to share with you some fun upcoming fashion post for my every growing bump.

In the mean time I am going to show you some of my Amazon Wish List items for being pregnant during the summer. Most of these things you can use when you aren’t pregnant too! I love utilizing items for all seasons of life.

Skin/Facial Care

*Please note to ALWAYS talk to your doctor about your skin/facial care.

Summer time means lighter makeup so you want to make sure your skin is looking fresh and bright. Here are some products I love:

Fresh Start

Facial Hydrator + Eye Creme

Facial Wash

I am using this to help keep away stretch marks. I used it my first pregnancy/postpartum and loved it!

Bio Oil

With the sun coming out pregnant mom’s need to prepare. Here is what is in my Amazon Cart to help with sun protection and tanning.

Jergens Instant Sun

Neutrogena Pure and Free

Swim Suits

Summer calls for swim suit time and with my ever changing body I am eyeing a few different bathing suits to get me through the dog days of summer. Here are some of my favorites. PS ALL of these are under $30!

Black and White Bikini

Yellow and Floral Bikini

Black Lace OTS

What are your summer pregnancy must haves?

Stay tuned for a fun maternity style haul!

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

Beauty, Favorite Things, Uncategorized

Current Crushes

January 30, 2018 GabbingGinger

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Since, Valentines Day will be here before we know it I wanted to put together a fun guide of some of my favorites items and also their affordable dupes. I know I personally love to save up for real items and splurge on dupes! Below are some of my favorite recent items or items I have been eyeing!

David Yurman Bracelet| Dupe $18

Chanel Perfume| Dupe $25

Lip Sweatshirt| Dupe $18

Sam Edelman Shoes| Dupe $25

Chanel Purse| Dupe $22

Gucci Belt| Dupe $15

Heart Blouse| Dupe $15

Ray Ban| Dupe $10

Leather Leggings| Dupe $15

What are you hoping to get this Valentines Day?

XOXO Gabbing Ginger

baby, Family, Things I Love

Tripp’s Favorite Things + 20 Month Update

January 9, 2018 GabbingGinger

As I sit down to write this post I just can’t get over that Tripp is almost 20 months old. He is a talking machine, a runner and full of life. He eats ALL the food, ALL the time and he is getting cuter by the day which I don’t even know how that is possible.

He loves to keep me on my toes and he is learning how to play by himself… which is amazing for this work at home mama. Tripp loves to play catch and He is a wiz at puzzles.

Which leads me to this….I get asked all the time what are some of Tripp’s Favorite Toys are so I wanted to put together a quick toy list. Most of these are smaller items but I wanted to show off the best item first… Tripp is a little over a year and a half right not so he loves A LOT of things but we really have fallen in love with Melissa and Doug toys! They don’t feel cheap and they are durable!

This Jeep has a remote for the parents to use and Tripp is OBSESSED with it!