Products I adore: Preserve

I discovered a fabulous line called Preserve while on my shopping trip. This made in the USA (woot!) brand uses all recycled materials to create everything from razors and toothbrushes to the fabulous bright red cutting board I bought. BPA free.



Cutting board $14.99



Mixing Bowls $24.99




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Products I adore: Mrs. Meyers

You know I love me some good packaging and especially on cleaning products. Pretty products make me actually want to clean, just so I can use them. Sam says I'm every marketing person's dream! You've probably seen Mrs. Meyer's products styled in magazines, in laundry rooms and on kitchen counters. The packaging is clean and fantastic. Most if not all of the line is available at your nearest Whole Foods. Mrs. Meyers is a company started by a girl who was inspired by her mothers cleaning prowess, Mrs. Meyers. The cleaning lines' fragrances are taken straight from their gardens...Basil, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Geranium, and Baby Blossom and "they clean like the dickens." I love how you can shop by fragrance or cleaning task.


There is also a baby line, I was thrilled to know!





Right now they're offering this wonderful, practical gift set at a great price:



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Green tea Ginger Ale

While we are on the subject of refreshing treats...this new flavor of ginger ale by Canada Dry sounds divine!



Has anyone tried it? Survey says?

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A girl can dream

As a future parent I am trying to be as conscious as a can about making responsible choices. I am trying to use as much vintage as I can (the easiest way to be green is to reuse!) and as eco-friendly as I can. Here are a few of my favorite things, as well as a recent purchase!

I love Haba, they are based out of Germany and they use natural materials, which are great for your baby! I just purchased this adorable pacifier clip:



Shop HABA

some other favorites:


Blossoms Pram Chain


Lisa and Rosa teething ring


Ballino grasping toy

Haba toys are not only beautiful to look at, but are functional and absolutely safe for your child. Haba toys are made from hard wood, stained with non-toxic colors and finished with a protective, saliva-resistant, water based varnish for long lasting protection. With a huge variety of Haba toys to choose from we are sure there is something suitable and fun for you child.

BornFree Bottles are all the rage with all the plastic scares.


Shop Bornfree

BornFree™ specializes in producing smart and safe baby products.
BornFree™ has developed a range of products baby bottles, cups and accessories that is totally free of the potentially dangerous chemicals Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC.

BPA is a known estrogen mimicker that is used in the production of polycarbonate plastic.
According to researchers, BPA may cause developmental and neurological problems if it leaches from plastic. Reports suggest that small amounts of BPA may leach into food or beverages stored in polycarbonate containers, especially when the contents are heated.

In addition, BornFree™'s cups and bottles feature the unique BornFree™ venting system, designed to reduce colic and ear infections.

Another brand I really love is Under the Nile. They have to cutest organic clothes, blankets, toys, and more!

Here are some favorites:



Crib Blanket



So cute!



Veggie crate

Shop Under the Nile

The Little Seed is a great source of all sorts of great products!



Shop The Little Seed

I'm a HUGE fan of Dwell. We have Dwell bedding in our room, the Camelia bedding. I love their prints.





some of my favorite things:


Dots, diaper tote



Charlotte bedding



Hooded towels

Shop Dwell

So, happy browsing. You can tell I'm more interested in the girly things, but have no fear there are plenty of great boy options. The more I weed through the junk to get to the good stuff, the more I want to share. Happy Mother's Day to all of you!!!

Best Laid Plans

So, after consulting many organization guides and do it all friends I am trying something new. On Sunday I actually planned out my meals for mon-fri and made a grocery list! Novel idea, huh? I was in and out of the grocery store in 30 min and had my first meal ready last night. I made the most delicious Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad from the Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook.


Amazon.com


You, too can have your very own onion goggles!



Where's my hand model when I need her?



This is one of my favorite summer time meals, click here for the recipe!

It is no secret that I love the Contessa. I have loved every one of her recipes that I've attempted and I imagine myself in the Hamptons each time I do so.

In other news I have been feeling baby Matilda more and more and I love it.

In other, other news I must get back to Gossip Girl! Little J wore an Anthro sweater tonight!!


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