It's Simply Lindsay

07/28/19

Diaper bag essentials

This post has been sponsored by Dr. Brown’s though all opinions are my own.

I’m a mom on-the-go, and aren’t we all? If it wasn’t for my bag, I would probably lose my mind. I work out of the home part-time, so between leaving my house, going to my mom’s, going to work, running errands on my way home from work, trips to the park, and everywhere we go in between, I like to be prepared.

And by ‘like,’ I mean ‘need,’ because when you have kiddos, their needs are priority, often urgent, and can make the difference between a total melt down and a successful day out.

I broke down the major diaper bag essentials every parent needs in their bag along with some tips for organization and not overdoing it.

 

07/7/19

Create & learn with LeapBuilders® Fruit Fun Elephant

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. 

When it comes to my family’s favorite toys, LeapFrog has always been a fam fave – my kiddos always love how engaging and fun they are, and I love that they keep them entertained and are actually educational! Our new LeapFrog® LeapBuilders® Fruit Fun ElephantTM is no different.

Geared at ages 2 and up, our fun little learning elephant entertains all of our kids (6 months, 2.5, and 4-years-old). As I sat reading the instructions upon opening (bonus that there’s no difficult packaging – HUGE score), my kids quickly got to playing – no instructions needed.

Here’s the lowdown: this 21-piece set comes with simple to grab building blocks; the double-sided learning blocks, featuring animals and fruit, fit into the interactive Smart StarTM that plays sounds and words that matches the blocks. Lights, music, building, learning, what more could you want in a toy?

05/30/19

How to instantly connect with moms on-the-go

This post is sponsored by PeckApp – all opinions and experiences are my own!

Searching phone contacts:
– Isla’s mom
– Park mom red shirt
– Hailey (?) school picnic

Do any other moms have random entries in their contact lists like I do? It happens all the time – you’re out and about at the park, library, or school function – you watch your kids play so sweet with the other kids and even strike up a friendly conversation with the mom. You briefly exchange names during your pleasantries, but of course, you forget – or maybe you know a first name, but is that enough to stalk find her on social media so you can connect?

Enter every mom’s new best friend – PeckApp. PeckApp is a way to share contact information, from your phone number and email to social channels and Venmo, in one simple app.

05/8/19

I’m publishing a children’s book!

I’ve been a little quiet around the blog lately because I’m working on a huge, exciting project, something I’ve wanted to do my whole life. I’m publishing a children’s picture book, set to be available late fall 2019. Want to see what’s going on behind the scenes? Join me on Facebook!

 

Join the VIP list for sneak peeks, pre-order information, and exclusive gifts.

 

These Words Are for You, a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book, is a must-have for every parent, child, grandparent, aunt, and uncle, and anyone who loves a child. This timeless book will be enjoyed by all generations of your family for years and years to come.

Written in a poem format, the story soulfully depicts how everything in the world – “every colorful, colorless thing in this world” – has been waiting for you. This whimsically illustrated story is sure to bring warmth, snuggles, and happy tears to all its owners.

Don’t forget to join the VIP list!

03/25/19

How to combat baby gas — tips from a third time mom

Thank you, Mommy’s Bliss, for sponsoring this post. All opinions about these products are my own.

As a mom to three little girls each exactly two years apart, you’d think I’d have the whole newborn thing down to a perfect science.

But alas, I did not. My 2-month-old slept like a dream the first six weeks but then started getting really gassy and fussy at night.

We’ve all been there, right? Your always smiling, sweet, happy , and cooing marshmallow of a babe flips a switch and becomes, at best, sad and crying and at worst, completely inconsolable for hours on end. The culprit? Gas.

I tried all the old tricks; I used gas drops; nothing was working. While I don’t love the idea of medication, especially for my new baby, my neighbor friend came to the rescue when she offered me a brand new bottle of some miracle gas drops. After giving them a try when my husband was out of town, I was hooked. Then when Mommy’s Bliss reached out about working together, I knew it was a match made in gassy baby heaven.

03/8/19

Feminine baby girl nursery decor

This post contains affiliate links. Photo credits: Ashley Summers Photography

After sharing my daughter’s bedroom recently, I had a lot of feedback that my readers want to see more of my home – you ask, I deliver! I’m excited to share my nursery with you all.

How to start designing a room

If you feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to start decorating a room, here’s what you should do:

1. Start a Pinterest board for inspiration. Narrow down your favorite aesthetic, considering colors, textures, and specific elements you want for the room.
2. Choose one element to start with to build the room around. This could be an area rug, paint color, or piece of furniture.
3. You can online shop so you can “see” all of your products together and shop at once or get pieces one-by-one as you find them in stores.

When designing the nursery, I already had the crib and knew I had to choose wallpaper for an accent wall to start – I’m kind of a wallpaper fanatic…and area rugs…and throw pillows.