The Sarahs tell it like it is, sharing the salty + sweet, big city + small town, ups + downs, the pretty + not so much of modern motherhood.
Candidness and honesty never get old.
Love this cheery less is more nursery - would make a great guest room too.
For when life's a beach.
We often talk about books for boys, but check out these positive princesses and strong girls for little ladies.
Can't resist a good Ikea hack, and this is one you could do on other furniture.
Great update to the mom ponytail.
~ The Other Sarah
After a Saturday filled with superheros, I can confidently say the Party Pooper is banished forever. My superhero-obsessed son loved every second of our comic book celebration on Saturday from the kryptonite jello to a rousing round of "Pin the Mask on the Superhero."
It's hard to say which was a bigger hit the party or the presents but I think he formed some happy birthday memories. I decided at the last minute to make Super Griffin the star of the show even if he wanted to wear a Green Lantern costume and I think he enjoyed all the big G's everywhere.
My favorite part of the party were the favors. I painted fill-in-the-blank tshirts (my new obsession) with "My Superhero Power is ________" and let the kids fill them out. My favorite? My Superhero Power is shopping and My Superher Power is punching.
Awwww...kids.
Now, on to the Amos county fair!
I often have a big case of wanderlust, as well as want to show my son the world (I dream of packing up, taking a year sabbatical from, well, everything, and living abroad with him). But that reality isn't possible...yet. So, instead, I look to get lost in my very own city. Kind of like a staycation but shorter, I try to take advantage of the cultural and educational activities in Los Angeles as a way to transport us away from the grind...even if it's just for a few hours.
One way to do this, is the element of surprise. Which is exactly how UGG Australia whisked my family away for a fun Saturday afternoon. As a mom, I like to relax and escape with a little pampering. So, it was incredibly exciting for my family to shop for our favorite pair of UGG shoes to carry us on our LA Zoo adventure. I often think of UGG boots, but the fashionable spring and summer options at the store were plentiful. It was hard to make up my mind between a gladiator sandal, a snake-skin print sandal, and wedges. Normally, I would wear flats to the zoo but I selected the wedges because they were SO comfortable. I'm always in the market for a heel that doesn't hurt and can support me as I keep pace with a toddler — and these fashionably did the job.
Our exotic (and hot!) afternoon at the zoo was just the weekend break we needed. It's such a pleasure to see my son explore the zoo campus and get excited about his favorite animals. He gets lost in the moment, asks tons of questions, and has the opportunity to see something other than the urban jungle. For him, watching a mom and pop giraffe care for their baby, hearing a peacock squawk, and seeing a snake dance was quite magical. What more can a mom ask for?
This post is sponsored by UGG Australia so my family of three could get lost in the adventure, fun, and fashion that the UGG Family Day at the Zoo had to offer. All opionions are 100% my own. To learn more about UGG Australia, visit it on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Share your favorite #LetsGetLost story or dream with them.
Toddler obsessions, while annoying at times, are quite funny. I’m always impressed by their one-track mind, determined focus, and impressive command of a subject matter (my son can name all 1,225 construction trucks that exist or explain the mechanical differences in trains—and I can’t). And because it’s just a short-term phase in the grand scheme of their lives, I can’t help but encourage their love of that one thing. Why not jump on the bandwagon?
As a result of sharing my toddler’s enthusiasm for his various obsessions, I’ve helped him build a depot of trucks, a fleet of trains, a sanitation department (yes, he has that many garbage trucks), and a litter of puppies. But my favorite obsession? Tacos.
Image and design by Apericots.
Odd for a toddler, but perfectly suited for a foodie mom from SoCal. It first started with this cheeky shirt from Apericots. Because of my love of tacos, I had to get it for him. It turned out to be one of his favorite pieces of clothing, as he had to wear it every other day. But I was thrilled that it was a great conversation starter with parents that appreciate our family’s love of the food and sense of humor. (Full Disclosure: I am well aware that this might be an example of me projecting my obsessions on my toddler before it became his own).
No surprise, I had to get him this book too. Dragons Love Tacos is a silly tale of a boy who turns dragons into fire breathing creatures by giving them spicy salsa. It’s an instant classic that will quickly find a way into the weekly book rotation. Plus, what’s not love about a story that makes a little one laugh endlessly.
And, if you’re still hungry for more, Melissa and Doug’s felt taco and burrito set is the perfect and final addition to this taco trio. I enjoy themed birthday presents and love to give all three taco-related goodies as a set.
Now you know how his obsessions are born and nurtured. What are your toddler's favorite interests (or yours)?
~ The Other Sarah
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