New York Baby Show

Went to the New York Baby Show this weekend with Mr. T, Chase, and my mom. We had a wonderful time collecting free baby food :) Other than that it was just nice to be with the family on a nice rainy day.

The biggest hit at the NY Baby Show to me is the NYC Dads Group. Why you ask? Because they were the only people with any sense to have changing tables at a baby show! NYC Dads Group hosted the Dads' Lounge for daddies to hang out while mommies were out browsing through all the different baby vendors. It wasn't fancy; just some chairs, a table, a sofa, and two changing tables. Comfort and Harmony sponsored a Moms' Lounge that was very chic, but had no changing tables. At least not one that I could find. I'm thinking it's because Comfort and Harmony were trying to sell their products so they couldn't have changing tables that weren't their brand. NYC Dads Group wasn't there to sell any products except support and information for dads.

Here is what they are about:

"NYC Dads Group is a diverse community of over 700 members created to give fathers an opportunity to socialize and support each other as we navigate parenthood. We meet at various venues around the city including museums, parks, zoos, indoor play-areas, parent-and-me classes, etc.  We also organize evening events for dads to socialize, learn from each other, and meet with journalists, authors, and other experts related to fatherhood and parenting" ----NYC Dads Group

We met some amazing dads at the lounge. It's no wonder that the changing table ideas came from these dads! Hooray for dads!

Mr. T signed up for the group. I hope he takes advantage of it and go to one of their meetup. I'm always telling him he needs to hang out with his friends before our lives get busier than it is now. The group would allow Chase and Mr. T to bond more and socialize with other dads as well.

I also want to give a huge shout out to the Babyganic representative who supplied baby supplies for the changing tables at the Dads' Lounge.  NYC Dads Group had the changing tables but no supplies so Babyganics provided them with some.  Good PR for Babyganics as well. It's a win-win situation.

Update 05/22/2013:

We collected a lot of baby food at the NY Baby Show for Chase to try since we feel that he's quite ready for solids. Chase never had the chance to try any of them out. Our dog, Pippy, had the first taste while we were out for a 2 hour stroll. Came home and I saw trails of plastic wraps and baby pouches all over the living room and bedroom. I had forgotten to put up the gate for the dog.  Reminder to self: PUT UP BABY GATE FOR THE DOG, NOT THE BABY!

However, there is a happy ending. I wrote emails to all the different baby food companies with the "My dog ate my baby food" subject line. I got some responses back and am ooking forward to the samples in the mail. They will be stored in a very high place this time!

Happy Mother's Day!

I am sick on Mother's day. Nothing major. Just a runny nose and lots of coughing. Still, I want to feel well to hug and kiss Chase on this special day. It is my first Mother's day after all. But then I realized there are so many more Mother's days to come. And I look forward to when he makes me his first Mother's day card. I look forward to him saying to me while I lie in bed, "Happy Mother's day, mom. I love you". Although I'm sick I'm so happy that he is well on his first Mother's day. 

Happy Mother's day to my mom for all that you do. Happy Mother's day to all my mommy and mommy-to-be friends. Motherhood is a great journey and one that's worth traveling through. 

Here are two great videos that I want to share with you on this special day. 

This video makes me cry every time I see it. So touching. Love that it's from a child's perspective.
I guess we all copy our son or daughter! :)

This will be me and Chase one day :) I don't even have a smart phone. I use my phone as well...a PHONE. 

Mothers do amazing things every day that go unnoticed. Notice her today with some loving. 

THANKS MOM!

P.S: As I was writing this post Mr. T woke up. Asked me what I wanted to drink. Went to the kitchen. Came back with a cup that he presented very close to my face (I'm oblivious to certain things sometimes and he knows it). My hubby got me a Mother's day cup with pictures of Chase on it. How sweet is that?! Made my day. I'm all better now. 

Howdy...

My LO (Little One) has been drooling more and often. Yes, I just abbreviated "little one". When I was pregnant and researching online I saw all these abbreviations (DD, LO, BF) and had no clue what they meant so I had to research the abbreviations in order to understand what on earth I was reading about.  To feel like I'm part of the mommy community I am abbreviating :) And yes, there are abbreviations when you're planning your wedding as well. BTW, BF stands for "boyfriend" if you're single and "breastfeeding" if you're a mother. Interesting.

But I digress, as usual. I have so much on the brain that sometimes I forget things. Then I'm thinking I might have early Alzheimer's. There I go again...digressing.

I am actually here to talk about my new sewing project for Chase. As I was saying, my LO is drooling more and often... so I made him a bib. Not just a bib; a bandana bib so he'll look cute and adorable while drooling.

I made the bandana bib following the tutorial from the purl bee. Great illustrations and easy to follow instructions.

The only thing I would do different is maybe use lighter fabrics. The fabrics I used were actually from an Ikea crib sheet. Since the bib is double layered and worn over clothes these fabrics might be too warm for Chase. We will have to try it out and see how he likes it. I would also try a stitch that is less visible.

Isn't he adorable with the bandana bib? I think with the extra fabrics I will make matching pants. Check out my pants post for  what I've sewn so far. 

Happy Sewing!

Cookie Fairy Sweets

A while back a friend offered me a big oats and raisins cookie to take home after a wonderful party at her house.   The next day after not eating breakfast or lunch I decided to give the cookie a try. A quick pick me up.  I do have a baby after all. If any mother out there get a chance to eat let me know!  Anyway with the first bite my mouth was screaming,"BEST COOKIE EVER!" That's saying a lot from a person who does not have a sweet tooth (unless it's my mom's flan).

Here are the reasons why I love this cookie from Cookie Fairy Sweets: 

1. It's a 4 ounce cookie. Great when you have a baby. Just hold the baby in one hand and eat the cookie with the other. One cookie is equivalent to several cookies from other brands. My husband will tell you that I like things miniature: mini muffins, mini waffles, mini cookies....NOT WITH THIS. The bigger the better.

2. It tastes soft and fresh like you just baked it in your own oven. But surprisingly, the cookie are bought frozen. You can either thaw it at room temperature or eat it frozen.  I  microwaved my cookie  for 30 seconds and it came out with just the right amount of softness and deliciousness.

3. It taste just right. Not too sweet with just the right amount of raisins and oats.

Who made the cookie?

The oats and raisins cookie is one of a variety of cookies that can be purchased from Cookie Fairy Sweets. Paige McCurdy-Flynn and her husband are head fairies of Cookie Fairy Sweets. They offer 100% preservative free freshly-baked frozen cookies. According to their website, they currently offer three types of cookies: lil' devils, my man cookies, and oats and raisins.  Head over to Cookie Fairy Sweets. Check them out and order some cookies today. You can also buy them at certain stores in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Cookie Fairy Sweets bake their goods right here in BROOKLYN.

HOW SWEET IT IS! 

(For non-Brooklynites that is the sign that welcomes you to Brooklyn).