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DIY: 5 Minutes Puff Ball Necklace /  by Katie Brightbill






















I definitely don't take crafting very seriously around here. I don't have/make the time to do "real" DIY's, but sometimes I just want something without spending money on it. Sophie loooovvves necklaces, so I tend to attach things to strings, tie, and there she has it! A free necklace. This is the one she's been wearing this week. It's little puff balls and beads in bright colors, with a pink string I thread through and tied behind! Piece of cake. Everyone's happy! Try it!


























Love,
Kate


Neon & Graphic /  by Katie Brightbill
















I'm a pretty big fan of the neon trend that's still going pretty strong in 2013. I thought for sure we'd be totally over it after the overdoses from last summer, but now that the deep, dark colors of the holidays are over, I'm ready for brightness in bulk. I just love the fearless cheeriness that it brings to any outfit, especially for little kids.

So make it happen... here you go:
Step 1: grab a basic tank for a silly little girl like mine (or boy!), Step 2: stock up on neon jeans in all the colors (when they're on sale, of course), and Step 3: add a sweater with some neutral graphics, gingham or dots... your kid is comfortable & stylin' all at once.






























The pink also kind of says a good little hello to February and hearts and lovely little notes (psss. have I mentioned February is one of my favorite months? I looovvve Valentine's season).

XO,
Kate

Porch Picnic /  by Katie Brightbill






















A little bit of rain today meant no long walks, but we most certainly can have a picnic outside on the deck anyway! Set a little rug with some fruit and fun and we're good to go. The nicest part is that in case we forgot anything, by all means, run right inside and get them... no biggie.

Add a couple darling friends, and you have yourself a lovely little excursion... right on the porch!

























XO,
Kate

Ps. Before we moved to a place with a porch, we set our picnics by the biggest window in the house and looked outside & pretended it wasn't freezing out... in case you don't have a porch at your home or in case it's zero degrees out where you live. :)


Baby Gifts ($15 and under) /  by Katie Brightbill




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When friends have new babies, I love bringing a little something to the hospital or to their house when I come meet their brand new little ones. Since generally I've already gifted something off their registries from their showers, it's nice to have a few little options of things that any new baby would like to get that won't break the bank! Here's why I love them:

I always needed more socks than I had-- half of them disappeared!
Mittens are perfect for preventing the little scratches on baby faces.
My babies loved bath ducks right away, and I'm a fan of the BPA-free type...
...and speaking of baths, the best smelling shampoo is the Honest one- hands down!
Their bottle is also safer for babies than an average bottle.
Baby booties are fantastic and adorable, and my babies wore theirs constantly because they tie and stay on!
Hey, they now make pacifiers that are glow-in-the-dark and that makes amazing sense when you think about it... I've spent many nights searching under cribs for pacifiers.
I love toys that are pretty and safe and FUN, and so do babies.

Have fun!! 

XO,
Kate