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What's inside my minimalist diaper bag?

>> Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Hey, guys! Over the weekend, I shared on my Instagram that I have become a diaper backpack convert. It frees up both hands. It's easy on your back. These are important things for mamas, am I right?

Here's more about what I carry in my diaper bag.

I talk more about it in the video -- but my approach used to be ridiculously minimalist. Almost to a fault. I literally carried a single diaper and a couple wipes in my purse. Now I carry the items I need, nothing extra.

If you're interested in my bag, I bought it from the Etsy shop called UrbanPath. This shop features Huipil backpacks, bags, and other items straight from Guatemala. They remind me of the bags you can buy for a much higher price by Nena + Co. You can also find similar bags on Amazon that will ship to you via Prime ASAP (though I cannot find a backpack on there!).

What's in my bag:

Periea -- Bag Organizer Insert
Planet Wise -- Small Wet Bag (Jelly Jubilee)
Planet Wise -- Zipper Sandwich Bag (Jelly Jubilee)
Booginhead -- Zipper Bib
Re-Play -- Recycled Utensils
Aden + Anais -- Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Folding Hair Brush + Mirror
Babyganics -- Mineral-Based Sunscreen Stick
Babyganics -- Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer
HABA -- Wooden Rattle/Clutching Toy
Klean Kanteen -- Kid 12-Ounce Water Bottle
ECOHip -- Reusable Grocery Bags
Thrive -- Travel First Aid Kit
Huggies -- Wipes Clutch
Burt's Bees -- Peppermint Lip Balm (the BEST!)
Shea Moisture -- Frankincense + Myrrh Lotion
Extra change of clothing for Eloise
Bonnet by Sweet as April
Bag of activities for Ada (paper, markers, jar of play-doh)
Wallet, phone, keys, etc.

So, what do you think? Is this minimalist or not? It's definitely more than I used to carry -- but I feel like I do end up using it all when we go out to eat, for example. With the warmer weather coming up, I see long trips to the park in our future. I'll definitely need that first aid kit!

What do you carry in your diaper bag? Or do you choose not to carry one?

Weekend Things + Orange Hair Vlog

>> Friday, January 22, 2016

For those of you who are interested in how Overtone color depositing conditioners work, I uploaded a video of when I recently colored my hair orange. So, here’s the deal with the color: It looks rad . . . if you don’t have awful roots like I do (I know I mentioned this the other day). I probably won’t be keeping the color BUT, BUT, BUT -- the products work beautifully and leave my hair shiny and manageable.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! I’m working to make weekly vlogs in 2016, and I’m always open to your topic ideas, FAQs, and other suggestions.

Everything you need to know is in the video, but here’s a rundown of important info:

This stuff is color depositing conditioner, NOT hair dye
It is made from safe, chemical-free ingredients
Works best on light hair. But EXTREME strength will cast color on all hair.
Use gloves unless you want colorful hands.
This stuff washes out -- without refreshing -- after about 2 weeks.
You can blend colors to get a custom result. They even sell kits of custom colors.
Applying on dry hair gives the most vibrant result.

This post isn’t sponsored. Here’s where you can find Overtone. Here’s another post I wrote a while back about My Purple Hair. And here’s yet another post I wrote about how to Dye Your Hair with Henna from LUSH.

Interesting stuff:

// How Canada is adopting Finland’s Famous Baby Boxes (via Upworthy)

// How to do the 5 most popular Bodyweight Moves correctly (via Greatist)

// Love Jessica’s post Fashion Blogging: Game Over because it says so much about what’s wrong with blogging in general today.

// I’m Getting Rid of My Blender, And Here’s Why! (via The Kitchn)

// Spoiler alert: She says all you need is an Immersion Blender + glass jar.

// I have mixed feelings on YHL, but here’s an interesting piece from The New Yorker about if they can ever truly escape the internet.

// Don't have Amazon Prime? I signed up for a FREE 30-Day Trial. And it rocks. Everything 2-day shipping.

// Why are American Women Dying During Childbirth? Freaky read. (via Cosmopolitan)

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3-Ingredient DIY Face Scrub Vlog

>> Friday, January 15, 2016

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s a weekend project you can knock out in only a couple minutes, but the reward will last much, much longer. I love exfoliating scrubs for my face. My combination skin requires both gentle and more powerful cleansers, though. Since a lot of scrubs on the market contain those plastic microbeads, I started making my own at home.

This recipe is safe for pregnancy, contains just three ingredients, and will last a good month or more in an airtight container. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get more fun videos like these! (Oh, and don’t mind my wicked-awful roots. Going blonde before pregnancy wasn’t the smartest idea, right?)

BASIC DIY FACE SCRUB

You’ll need . . .

1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup unrefined coconut oil

TO MAKE: Just mix together everything in a food processor, pour into an airtight container, and love your skin! For best results, use only once a day (or less frequently) and scrub gently.

Here’s some facial scrub inspiration:

* One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that the feel of the scrub, especially after rinsing your face, does take some adjustment. It initially leaves an oily residue that comes off 90% when you towel dry. The hint of oil left behind provides some nice moisturize -- especially this time of year.

More homemade beauty products, etc.:

Vlog + Weekend Things

>> Friday, January 8, 2016

Happy Friday!

My first vlog of the year finally uploaded on my new YouTube Channel (definitely subscribe if you believe I’ll keep up my end of the goal!). I’d love to make this a weekly thing. Possibly on Fridays. But at the same time, I have a bunch of ideas of vlogs -- some casual like this one and others, like tutorials, that might fit into specific posts.

Also: Thanks for bearing with me while I figure out how to take better video. This one’s a little overexposed.

Here’s a few things I found interesting this week:

// I send my toddler to school outside. You should, too. (via High Country News)

// Teeny house, big lie: Why many are upsizing. (via Globe and Mail)

// Have you guys seen the Instant Pot 7-in-1 programmable electric pressure cooker?! I’m obsessed after my friend shared that she cooked a chili dinner in hers in less than 45 minutes. I might be kicking my old slow cooker to the curb this weekend.

// 5 reasons to leave lettuce out of your salad (via The Kitchn)

// FDA warns against 3-D “keepsake” ultrasounds (via CBS News)

// Here’s an amazing deal on a JA Henckles knife set. 12 pieces for just $96 -- that’s 63% off. We switched to this brand of knives long ago and haven’t looked back.

// Converting regular recipes to vegan recipes (via Mother Earth News)

// Does anyone else have a salt lamp (I have this one)? I use mine almost daily when I do yoga or just need to relax. I can’t describe how that amber glow just melts my worries away. I’m a bit skeptical on the whole air purification part of it, though. Thoughts?

Need to catch up on this week’s posts?

And I remembered one thing I left off our Aldi shopping list for this week. We got 4 avocados with all that food, too. Here’s an older post, but a goodie: What $77 Looks Like at Aldi.

Have a great weekend!

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