My Favorite Part of Parenthood + a Carter's Coupon!

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's official - Delainey Kate Harmon has made her way into this world! She came early and unexpectedly on September 2nd, weighing in at a whopping 7lbs 10oz and measuring 20 inches long. She's a little bit of sunshine arriving just after the tropical storm hit our area and I'd be lying if I didn't share that we love her with our whole hearts and souls.

Now, I may be biased, but she really has the most perfect little personality already. We giggle about her funny little habits (like the mean mugging face you see above), we stare at her in awe when she does something new, and we have already spent hours talking about her, her future, and what she will accomplish. So, I guess you could say my hubby and I have become doting parents and we couldn't be more proud, she's perfect in our eyes. She's stolen our hearts and it's 100% confirmed, my husband and I are both madly in love with her and this love is something we both have never felt before... it's unexplainable and amazing - yet, I know other parents know exactly what I mean.

While I absolutely love every single second I spend with her, I'll admit that my favorite part of parenthood so far may just be getting to chose adorable little outfits that compliment her personality perfectly. As a shopaholic and a fashion enthusiast, it's easy to see why I'm such a fan of tiny little adorable outfits!

It's safe to say we have a ton of cute clothing for her... maybe because shopping and adding pieces to her wardrobe has been a priority for me since we found out we were expecting; but I'll admit all the pieces that I love the most in her collection of cuteness are from Carter's! It may be because they have the cutest bodysuits on the planet... or the fact that I can mix and match almost all of the pieces in her wardrobe to make even more adorable outfits, but I must say Carter's is my go-to store when we're talking fashion for my Delainey Kate.

Why do I love the brand so much? Carter's offers a variety of sizes, which means I can keep my little darling fashionable through out every stage in her life... not just this one! While she's super cute now in her newborn outfits, I can't wait until fall when I can put her in her oh-so-fashionable 3 month outfit sets and then, when Spring rolls around in 2017 we will definitely have a full Carter's 6 month wardrobe to share with you again... because as I mentioned, I'm a little obsessed!

I noticed recently that my Carter's location has stocked up on a great variety of holiday outfits, including Halloween costumes! They actually offer such a great array, it was hard to decide what to get Delainey on our most recent shopping trip for her. While I didn't buy her costume from Carter's, yet... I did find a Halloween outfit that I think her daddy will just adore. With such a cute style, I'm pretty keen on it as well and I've actually decided I'll be buying her Thanksgiving outfit on our next visit and I just know the little turkey will look adorable in it!

If you're like me, you probably don't even need another reason to love Carter's, but these character sets are just too cute for words so I have to share. After seeing the great price point on these beauties, it only made sense to me to stock up on a variety of cozy fall looks for my gal. From foxes to scottie dogs, Delainey will be stylin' in these sets while the fall weather rolls in and since they have short sleeve and long sleeve options - they are perfect for Florida winter too!

While the sets are almost too adorable, with a pair of pants and a bodysuit or two included, it's my duty to continue sharing all the great finds available at Carter's! After I saw their newer boho-looking collection, I knew she had to have a few pieces to rock during my favorite season!

With feathers and fringe everywhere, it's easy to see why I was gaga over these pieces... I almost walked out without buying a single piece of the line though, because all the items in littler sizes were already snagged by other adoring mothers. But luckily the awesome staff at my location took this bodysuit and feathery pant set off the manikin just so Delainey could rock the look this fall! While I managed to snag this look, I plan on looking at the other location nearby me to find the rest of the collection... because you can't ever have enough fringe and feathers on a baby, am I right?!

While I've bragged about all of my awesome finds recently, I feel the need to share the main reason I love Carter's so much for Delainey. You make think it's because they thrive on babysoft knits, making every outfit snuggly, cozy, and color-coordinated and that's a great guess... but I really love the brand so much because I can buy almost everything I need for her at one place! From cutesie bibs, to fun burp cloths, to tiny little shoes, they have every accessory and adorable addition to a baby collection a mama could need!

Now that you know that I'm a Carter's fanatic, I need to know - are you expecting or do you have a little one in your life that needs some cute new items in their wardrobe? Click here to find a Carter's nearby you (or shop online) and check out the items Carter's has for your little fashionable gal or guy! Don't forget to use the coupon below to help you save 25% off your purchase of $40 or more!

Also, if you're also a Carter's shopping fanatic, you'll want to take a second to enter the Carter's cutest baby's first outfit giveaway on pinterest! The contest runs until 9/26 and 75 people will randomly win a $50 Carter's gift certificate! To enter, all you have to do is choose your favorite baby's first outfit via this link and pin! That's it! Good luck and I hope you win!

Peace of Mind with a Newborn: Owlet Baby Care Smart Sock

Thanks to Owlet Baby Care for sending over this amazing device to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide,
regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I've talked about all kinds of gear and a handful of cute little getups we have for our little Delainey lately. I've shared quite a bit, ranging from how I plan to baby-wear, to little sneak previews of her mermaid nursery, and even the products we plan to use to protect her skin... but I haven't shared how I know for certain we will have peace of mind once she arrives.

After so many years of trying and finally finding out I was expecting, I've now spent countless hours wondering how I'll ever let her out of my sight. While I'm still wondering how I'll ever let her "fly out of the nest" when the time comes, I've at least figured out how we will all get some rest when she is an infant with Owlet.

The Owlet device is the most advanced way to monitor my little darling, so I won't ever miss a thing. It monitors her heart rate and oxygen levels so I don't feel the need to hover over her crib and make sure she is okay at all hours... which is kind of what I was worried I would do had I not found this handy little gadget!

The best part is, it's just a little sock I put on my girl's foot before bedtime and it notifies me via an app on my phone if anything happens. I mean, I get notifications when someone likes my status, why shouldn't I get a notification on my phone if my daughter is having issues breathing? It only seems logical to have a device like this and as a first time mom, I honestly feel like the benefits of this tiny little sock are going to be life-changing. Plus, the socks are made to grow with her so I'll be able to keep my eye on her stats for a while... and this mama-to-be couldn't be more pleased about that!

Are you an expectant parent hoping to get some peace of mind? Maybe you're a family friend hoping to bring the most amazing gift to an upcoming baby shower? Score a special deal on an Owlet of your own with this exclusive promo offer and save on your peace of mind, click here!

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Our Shining Star: The Most Adorable Baby Items from Just Born's New Sparkle Collection

I'm so excited to say I'm now a Just Born Ambassador, which means I'll be sharing items with you on their behalf on occasion... regardless, all opinions expressed below are my own.

The countdown is on... We have less than 3 weeks until our little darling arrives and that's if she comes on her due date, can I just say I'm beyond excited?! I've been in a constant nesting mode for the last couple days and I have a feeling it's not easing up any time soon. I've washed her clothes and blankets a few times now, cleaned her toys, organized her books by color, and reorganized how everything is set up in her nursery a few times. Tonight I even took the time to officially pack everything into our hospital bag.

With so many cute items in her closet, I'm not going to lie, it was difficult to narrow down which items of her wardrobe need to come along. While I'm still debating on a few outfits, there was one specific item I knew had to be packed in her bag the moment I laid my eyes upon it, it's perfect - just like her!

Our Just Born Sparkle Gown is too adorable not to include in her bag, with dainty little stars and the most feminine shade of coral pink... I fell in love with it the second I saw it and I can't wait to see her in it! Paired with the adorable little hat to keep her warm, I'm certain everyone will be gaga over her adorableness in this get up! The tiny, sparkly gold details, the beautiful shade of coral, and the super soft fabric are just so perfect!

Not only is the little layette gown adorable, it's super soft so I don't have to worry about her being uncomfortable... It's the perfect match to the little sparkly lovey I plan on bringing for her as well. The little star lovey from Just Born is so incredibly soft and sparkly, it's just perfect for my little darling. Honestly, I may have a case of "2nd baby fever" already thinking about how adorable her little newborn pictures will be with her Just Born Sparkle goodies!

It's a little crazy how much I love her already - she's our shining star, our little love, and I can't wait to treat her as such. If you or a friend are expecting, I highly suggest you check out the NEW Just Born Sparkle line at Buy, Buy, Baby... you'll fall in love with the glitz and want the whole line, I promise!

The Cutest, Sweetest Baby Shower Gift: A Donut Romper from Little Lake Threads

Thanks to Little Lake Threads for sending over this adorable romper to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide,
regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

Okay, so I'll admit it, picking out clothes for my little darling has been one of my biggest joys during my pregnancy. While I'm 37 weeks pregnant and feel like I may be turning into a planet, I'm still enjoying time spent browsing through clothing racks and adding items to my wishlist on Etsy. My husband likes to say I'm addicted to shopping for her... and he may be right, but I mean, the clothes are so incredibly adorable it's hard not to be.

While my little girl isn't quite here yet, I'm so excited I'll soon be able to dress her up in all the cuteness! From rompers to headbands, I've been stocking up on some of the most fashionable and adorable items I've seen. So when I saw this donut romper in Little Lake Threads etsy shop I knew my girl had to have it, it really is tiny, newborn perfection. Maybe I just think that because we're pretty big donut fans in our house but you have to admit, this is too sweet for words? I just knew the second I spotted it, our little sweetness had to share our adoration for sweet-doughnuty-goodness with an adorable romper made just for her!

While I may have an addiction to clothes for Delainey, I think we all can agree, nothing is sweeter than a donut romper paired with some moccs and a headband on a little itty, bitty baby... am I right?

Plus, when I got to know the ladies behind the shop, Jennifer and Cheryl, a mother-daughter team, I knew I had to share this little etsy boutique of awesome with all of you. Whether you want a big oversized bow for your little gal, a one-of-a-kind skirt, or a completely cute romper made just for your little, these ladies are the ones to ask! With unique fabric patterns and gorgeous trim options, they make some of the best items I've seen on Etsy yet.

I can't wait to share a picture of her in few weeks rocking this adorable-ness but for now, you'll just have to shop Little Lake Threads shop for the little one that is soon going to be a part of your life, whether that be your own baby or a gift for a friend that is expecting! Be sure to check out their holiday themed rompers for all the upcoming events you have on Halloween! Speaking of, I'm totally eyeing the sugar skull rompers... which one is your favorite? Tell me about it in the comments below!

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Parenting Choices & a $100 Babies "R" Us Gift Card Giveaway!

This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

It's interesting how your life changes when you find out you're expecting your first child. You go from caring about things like what time you are meeting your friends for a drink to worrying about taking your prenatal and doing kick counts. I went from looking at racks of clothes for myself and fun new gadgets to picking out "future lady nerd" onesies and buying stacks of wooden blocks for her to play with... I'm not complaining, I'm so blessed to experience these changes; it's just funny how quickly your whole world begins to revolve around one tiny growing human and even funnier to realize you'll always be wrapped around their little finger, for the rest of your life.

The Cutest Accessories for You & Your Baby: Copper Pearl is Where You Need to Shop!

Thanks to Copper Pearl for sending over these adorable items to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Keeping my little girl stylish and safe through out every stage in her life is definitely one of my goals as a first time mama. While I want her to be safe I also want my babe to have the cutest, newest, and best version of almost everything... that's kind of what being a parent is all about, wanting the best for our kids and doing everything we can to hopefully provide the best in life for our kiddos... Right?

With that said, I've found the cutest, newest style of bibs via Copper Pearl and I'm absolutely obsessed! They are so stylish, they almost count more as accessories than bibs but they are so functional and I'm so happy that little Delainey will be rocking an adorable bandana bib instead of the traditional style.

Whenever I showed these adorable bibs to my sister, who had my niece a few years ago, she was overjoyed to find out about the new, stylish bibs on the market. While Copper Pearl has ALL kinds of adorable prints to choose from I opted for the bold, adorable Jewel bib set! I'm thinking her next set of these cute little bibs will either be the Rosie set because it includes a little purple mermaid looking bib along with a collection of other patterns, but I'll be honest, I've also got my eye on the more gender neutral Pacific set that includes a shark bib as well as some other fun, nautical inspired prints. Have you taken a look at the Copper Pearl bibs yet? Which print is your favorite?

While Copper Pearl has some of the cutest bibs for babies, I feel the need to mention that they also make some other amazing products. From crib sheets, to wash cloths, to multi-use covers... I'm obsessed with all the cuteness in their shop! Lucky for me and Delainey, they sent over the cutest multi-use cover I've ever laid my eyes on.

These little car seat, nursing, cart, and just straight cuddly covers are the best, they are so soft and they also come in a wide variety of patterns making one for everyone's personal style. I received the "classic" pattern and I adore it and can't wait to rock it as a scarf, throw it over myself while I'm feeding D, and then put it over her carseat whenever we need to run an errand. It's that versatile... I'll be able to use it in all these ways in one trip out of the house. Now do you see why I love it so much?

Now that I have a handful of bibs and an adorable 3-in-1 cover from Copper Pearl, I now want everything in their store...but don't let my husband know, we're on a spending watch after a few shopping sprees while I've been "nesting". HA! Click on over to Copper Pearl and let me know which items you love the most, I can't wait to hear all about your favs in the comments below!

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20 Must-Read Children's Books: You'll Want to Add All of These to Your Baby's Bookshelf!

As I mentioned recently, I'm super excited to share my love of books with our little miss. I'm sure I'm not the only parent that's eager to read to their child and watch their wonder of books blossom, so today I want to share a great little list of books for any baby to enjoy with their parents!

Whether you want to read a book about little creatures who love cookies or a book about how much you love your little one, there's a little bit of everything included in this list! With beautiful illustrations and creative tales, you and your little one are going to love this collection of good, clean books and since most of them can be bought as "board books", they are tough enough that your little one can handle them without a worry!

Go ahead and buy one, two, or maybe even a few of these awesome books... I've linked all of them below so you can easily find them and stock up your babe's library!

1. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff

2. The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin

3. How Do I love you? by Marion Dane Bauer

4. A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na

5. The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson

6. I'll See you in the Morning by Mike Jolley

7. Numbers by Orla Kiley

8. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

9. Gaston (and Friends) by Kelly DiPucchio

10. The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood

11. Ten Tiny Tickles by Karen Katz

12. Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell

13. The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen

14. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr

15. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

16. I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt

17. The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

18. The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz

19. Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton

 20. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

That's TWENTY different books you can add to your kiddo's library and I guarantee you'll love each book every time you read it. If you are already a parent, I'd love to hear what your favorite children's book is and why it's your favorite in the comments below!

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The Cutest Clothes For Little Explorers: Baby Bear Outfitters

Thanks to Baby Bear Outfitters for sending over these cute pieces of clothing to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

If you've been following the blog lately you may have came to the realization with all of the items I've been sharing that I'm a bit of a clothes hoarder when it comes to Delainey... but can you blame me with all of the cute items available for little girls? There's plenty of pink in her wardrobe and possibly WAY too much gold, especially if you ask my hubs... but I think she could use a few more items!

While she has such a great collection of clothing and it's all worth talking about, you really will understand my addiction to tiny pieces of cuteness when you check out Baby Bear Outfitters. Let me warn you, you are going to want to snag a few pieces of clothing for your little one's wardrobe (or maybe the next bestie of yours that is expecting) - it's all so cute, you won't be able to resist!

Baby Bear Outfitters offers a wide variety of everything adorable, so it was really tough to narrow down what to include in my gift guide! I finally decided a mommy & me set seemed like the perfect addition as well as a very special gown just for our princess to wear when she's "brand sparkling new" in the world!

The mommy & me set from Baby Bear Outfitters is the perfect mixture of adorable and comfortable, everything a new mama & baby could want! This mama bear is in love with her new set and while my baby bear still has a little bit longer left in my belly, I'm so excited to have her rocking this adorable onesie in just a handful of weeks! I imagine these additions to our wardrobes will get regular use, because what could be cuter?

Well, I think I know maybe one item in her wardrobe that is cuter... her "Brand Sparkling New" pink gown! This little beauty is going to be one of her first and most fashionable get-ups to wear once she makes her appearance in the world. With a gorgeous gold detail printed on a perfectly feminine gown, she will be the talk of the town once she arrives and dawns this beauty and I wouldn't want it any other way! Paired with a headband made to match, I'm in love with this super comfortable addition to her wardrobe and can't wait to share photos of her in it while we are at the hospital.

While these few items are just the cutest, I can't help but checking out Baby Bear Outfitters Etsy shop and planning what I'll buy little Delainey next. Chloe is the girl behind the shop and she's actually a wedding photographer based out of Utah who started her shop after making a few items for her little bundle of joy and the adventure of Baby Bear Outfitters began there. With her great love for the outdoors and a good adventure, her shop blossomed into the inspiring beauty it is today - full of creations made for people with a similar mindset. Plus, if you're looking for something customized, give her a shout - she's a creative genius capable of making your dreamy visions into a reality.

So tell me, are you a mama on the hunt for an adorable outfit? Click on over to Baby Bear Outfitters and you'll find some of the most trendy and fashionable items to add to your little one's wardrobe. I'd love it if you let me know which item in her shop is your favorite in the comments below, it may just end up in Delainey's closet next!

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A Baby Shower Gift Everyone Will Love: I See Me! Personalized Children's Books

Thanks to I See Me! for sending over these adorable, customized items to include in my baby shower gift guide,
regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Ever since I can remember, books are something I've always been pretty fond of. Story time was my favorite time of the day in Pre-K and I've been a bit of an over-buyer when it comes to trips to the book store. My husband has always been the same way, story time with his mom was something he looked forward to and when he grew up he found a sense of comfort in books. While there are plenty of amazing hobbies to have, reading is one of my favorites that we share and one that I really want to encourage Delainey to partake in. We can't make her have a specific hobby, we plan to read to her often and hopefully influence her to love books just as much as we do.

We have a growing collection of books in her library already and we even asked guests that attended our baby shower this weekend to bring a book instead of a card, which greatly expanded her library! She now has some of the classics, an amazing amount of new books, and even a few books I've never even heard of but look forward to reading with her!

While we have an amazing stash of books now, I have a feeling I know which ones will always be her favorites... Her personalized Snuggle Bunny book and her personalized ABC What I can be book! How do I know these books will be loved so dearly? They are books specially written about her made by I See Me!

The Snuggle Bunny book actually came as part of a set that includes the most adorable snuggly bunny stuffed animal and a placemat that's equally as cute. The story is all about the 10 different ways this cute little bunny loves your child, with their name sprinkled through out the book and beautiful illustrations to match!

Whether your son's name is Jacob or your daughter's name is Hannah, you'll be able to have to book customized to include their adorable name and it'll be one of their favorite night time stories for life. My little niece was gifted this book by my grandmother and it's one she constantly grabs to read at night, even though she's 3 years old and has read it almost every night since she was born. Plus, Snuggles (her little bunny) is her favorite stuffed animal that she owns... I can't wait until Delainey is here and we get to share the snuggly love with her too!

The other personalized book we ordered for Delainey explores different careers while also teaching her the alphabet in a fun way that includes her name on nearly every page! Whether she wants to be a gardener, a musician, a novelist, or a dentist, this book is a fun way to teach her while encouraging her to be whatever she wants to be and will be perfect for any little curious kiddo in your life!

I love that as she gets older she can recognize her name in random spots through out the book and learn to think creatively about who she will be when she's bigger. It's such a fun book and one that I think I may order for my niece as well so she can have another amazing book from I See Me!

While these two books are amazing, I suggest you take a look at the other options you can customize for your little one! If you want to get your little girl a personalized book about being a super incredible big sister or your niece a book about how she can change the world, I See Me! has the most amazing options and at a great price they make the perfect and most thoughtful Baby Shower Gift! They don't just make books either, your little one can get everything from a personalized lunchbox to coloring books and growth charts that have their name!

Plus, I See Me! is celebrating their 15th year anniversary of the book that started it all! You can get the 15th Anniversary Edition of My Very Own Name this year and celebrate with them!

So click here and check out the great selection, if you find something you just love, let me know what it is in the comments below... plus be sure to sign up here and receive their coupons in your email so you can score an awesome discount on your next purchase! I know I signed up right away, because I'll definitely be investing in a few more of these cute personalized books before Delainey arrives. As I said, I want her to love reading and having a huge stash of books is the perfect way to instill that!

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