We {heart} Slings!

I've always loved the idea of babywearing! My sister used several different slings/carriers with my nephew, so I got to try them out with him. I really liked Myra's Maya Wrap ring sling and her Beco carrier. When I found out I was pregnant with Lily, I started researching carriers to see what I thought would be the best for me. It is crazy how many different kinds of carriers there are! I was very overwhelmed at first!

After awhile I decided I wanted to try a HotSling, but they are pretty expensive {as are most carriers}. I checked ebay and they had this brand new HotSling in my size! We bid on it and won! It ended up being about $10 including shipping!

Out of all the slings I've tried, the HotSling is my very favorite! It's so easy to put on and get Lily into. And since HotSlings are made in different sizes depending on your height, I don't have to adjust it to fit my body.

Jacob tried it on and it was so snug on him! There was hardly enough pocket to get Lily in it. ha!

I use this sling all the time, at the grocery store, at church, on walks, and just around the house. It is so wonderful to just stick Lily in the sling when she's fussy. Being close to me calms her down, but I still have my hands free to cook dinner, wash dishes, work, blog, etc.

Myra let us borrow her Maya Wrap ring sling. Jacob has especially enjoyed wearing Lily in it. Ring slings are also quick and easy to put on, but you do have to tighten them up once you get the baby in it. I have never had any problems with a sore back during or after using the HotSling or the Ring Sling. Lily's weight is evenly distributed across my back and shoulders making it very easy to carry her.

Several weeks ago I got the idea to make a Moby Wrap. I went to Hancock Fabrics and found this stretchy fabric on the clearance table! It cost me $10 for 5 yards of fabric, but I cut it in half length-wise so I got two wraps. That's $5 for a Moby Wrap!

I really like how Lily fits in it, and it's super comfortable, but it's just pretty complicated to get on {I know it's not that bad, but after I've been used to the HotSling that you can put on with one hand, it's just more involved}. Another down side is that it's really bulky {I mean, 5 yards of fabric is a lot of fabric!} so you can't just stick it in the diaper bag when you go out.

Lily seems to like all of the slings! She just loves being all cozied up close to her Mommy and Daddy.

Well, that's just my two cents worth about slings. I know nobody asked for it, but that's ok, I just wanted to share my opinions about the different kinds I've used.

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I'm Lovin' Mimi's Babies!

It is no secret that I love all things girly for Lily. Just imagine my excitement and joy when I got this surprise package from Charissa at Mimi's Babies!!

Charissa made these two beautiful flower clips for Lily! Aren't they adorable? They are so well made too. It was the first time I'd seen Charissa's work in real life, and boy was I impressed! {Edit: I have seen Charissa's work before...but not the flower hairclips. Just clarifying!}

Super cute, huh?!

Before Lily was born we were given a blue carseat that some friends had used. I asked Mimi if she could make a girly carseat cover and this is what she came up with. I love that it is unique, cute and durable!

Mimi's Babies has so many adorable items for the sweet little ones in your life! Just for the record, I'm not being paid to say this...I just wanted to share my love for them with ya'll!!

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Things I Love Thursday - Road Trips

Last week I went on a road trip to South Carolina to visit family and one of my very good friends. I stayed in the dorm at the university I attended several years ago. Talk about lots of memories! I definitely don't miss dorm life although I do miss my friends! Here are a few pictures from my trip:

Me and my awesome friend Cassie. She was in my wedding last summer and I'm in her wedding this summer! We are kindred spirits!

This is me with my sister & her baby and a dear lady that was like a mom to us when we were at college away from home!

My FAVORITE road trip snack - Fritos (which are gluten-free! yay!) and Hershey's dark chocolate! I certainly needed something to keep me awake during the long drive home!

I thought the sunset was cool.

Even though I was only gone 1 night, it was a nice change of pace for me. I think it's good to get away sometimes to refocus on what's really important to us. I get in a rut a lot and forget to be thankful for the little things about home and my hubby. It was a great trip, but I'm so happy to be at home!

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Things I Love Thursday- Spring!

It's such a beautiful time of year! The last couple of days I've taken a beach towel outside and enjoyed sitting in the sun for awhile. Seeing the flowers blooming and hearing the birds chirping makes me so happy!

I LOVE green grass!

I LOVE blooming flowers!

I LOVE flip-flops!

Especially Yellow Box flip-flops, they are soo comfortable!

This past Sunday my pastor (he's my dad too!) preached on Genesis 1:1,"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." It was an awesome reminder that God created everything from absolutely nothing! How incredible!! I'm so thankful He created the flowers, grass, birds, etc. for us to enjoy!


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