A quilt.

 

At least twice a week, I get asked about Caleb's baby blanket. So here you go!

{see more shots of the quilt in all of Caleb's monthly updates!}

  I love cooking for people, giving gifts, and- I've learned- sewing. Let's start by making it really clear that I am so not good at sewing. My mom gave me my machine the first Christmas I was married and signed me up for a 1 hour Joann's class learning how to sew a pillowcase. Other than that, I just wing it and learn as a I. And rip a lotttttt of seems out. But I love it. I love sewing special things for people I love, especially my kiddos!

  After following a really simple pattern for my first two quilts {both for babies}, I knew I wanted to try something a little different for Caleb. And then I saw this photo floating around on Pinterest. I had to recreate it! While still an extremely simple pattern {probably easier than the other's I've made!}, I just love how it looks. I spent a few months collecting fabric, after choosing my color combo. I think from start to finish, this quilt took me maybe 2 afternoons? It was really so simple. About a week before Caleb was born, I started trying to sew his name on {we kept it a secret until his birth and I didn't want anyone stumbling on his blanket before he came!} and it looked HIDEOUS. Evidently I really don't know how to appliqué. And then he came early! So my sweet mom took the quilt and appliquéd his name for me. {thanks mom!} But other than that, easiest quilt ever. And so cute. Someone asked me the other day if I'm worried about the large white center getting stained. I'm not! Caleb used to spit up all the freaking time, and in all colors of the rainbow once he started eating real foods. But if he stains it, I just blot some bleach on. Of course I don't want the quilt to be ruined, but I don't want to pack it away never to be used. So instead, we use it all the time! A little wear and tear just adds character, right?
  So, after a full year of being really loved {going on plane/car/stroller trips, keeping Caleb warm at night, catching lots of spit up and goldfish crumbs, and being washed regularly) it has held up perfectly! Still bright white!
  I loved the pattern enough that I recreated it in fun colors for my new niece and will probably be recycling it again for other baby gifts {spoiler alert to all my expecting friends!}. But I'm on the hunt for a new fun pattern for baby number two, and can't wait to start once we find out the gender {8 days!!!!}

Baby favorites. {on the go}

Are you still sticking with my baby favorites series? It's actually been so fun for me to look back on my go-to goods and have a list written down so I can remember for future babies! Today, let's talk about on the go must-haves. But first, let me say that I'm painfully basic {if you haven't noticed already!} and that is evident in my diaper bag and travel essentials for Caleb. Everyone says you need SO MUCH CRAP to travel with a baby, but I disagree. Honestly, I barely used the contents of my diaper bag before these past couple of months- and now I only do because Caleb is more little boy than baby and needs more entertaining! We've never had a blowout away from home, so that extra outfit in his bag has gone unworn. And after flying with him and taking lots of roadtrips/staying in hotels and with friends, I can honestly say my husband packs more than my baby! There are so many things you just don't need and I really stick with the essentials {clothes, diapers, food}. So, here is my list of on the go favorites; both for day-to-day and for overnight travel!

diaper bag // Before Caleb, I never used a purse. I usually just carried my wallet and keys whereever I went. So it isn't too much of a surprise that I hardly use the contents of his diaper bag- we just don't need much when we're on the go! Because of that, I didn't put too much thought into what diaper bag to buy. This one was affordable, didn't scream BABY, and has worked out great for us!

stroller // Honestly, I didn't do much stroller research. I hear awesome things about the pricey BOBs, but have you seen a mom try to navigate those ginormous tires through the cramped aisles at Target? No thanks. They're probably great for actually running, but not for day-to-day use. My friend Emily showed me her stroller, raved about it, shared the research on safety she had done, and let me test drive it. And I was sold! 10 months later, and I absolutely love our stroller ! The 3-wheel design makes steering with one hand a breeze while holding the dog leashes in the other. My favorite part? I can honestly open and close it with one hand. We got the the travel system {with carseat/base} and have loved those, too!

carriers// I know some people are super into wearing their babies. I was sort of indifferent about it? We have two carries and have used both a decent amount, but not tons. I really didn't want to have to wrangle 10 yards of fabric, so my JJ Cole Agility Wrap Carrier was perfect for newborn days. When we were out and about, it was so easy to snuggle Caleb in there if he was ready to be out of his carseat and it took zero effort on my part to get it on! Justin has loved our BABYBJORN and it was a tailgate/family walk staple in the fall. We've pretty much retired both now, but will definitely break them out with any future babies!

tote bag // For Caleb's Christmas present, we bought him this tote with his name on it. And we're going to make it a family tradition! It is super durable, large, and perfect for travel. Each trip we've taken, it has been perfect for ALL of his stuff {clothes, diapers, toiletries, food, EVERYTHING} because it is so roomy, but really easy to carry and travel with. Love this bag!

travel crib// Ok, here's where I'll be honest. We registered for and were generously gifted one of the popular Pack'n'Plays. And? It's just ok. If I could do it over, I would have registered for either a BABYBJORN travel crib or a 4Moms Breeze. Both are WAY pricier, but so much more practical for traveling. They are lighter, set up easier, and can grow with your child longer. This is one of those things that I think is worth splurging on.

Baby favorites. {feeding}

{find my nursery and sleeping favorites here and here!}

  Before he was born, I didn't have any expectations for how I would feed Caleb. While so many people are passionate about breastfeeding, I wasn't/still am not. Yes, it is great and probably the best source of nutrition if it's possible. But it's not always possible, so I really hate touting it and shaming mom's who can't/don't/choose not to breastfeed. I approached nursing the same way I approached labor and delivery- whatever is best for my baby. I was prepared to nurse if it worked out, pump, or do all formula if Caleb needed it.
  That being said, Caleb has been a great nurser from birth. We never had any problems and I never experienced any of the toe-curling pain so many moms had warned me about. I am so grateful for this and know that it is totally luck of the draw, so I don't pretend to have any secrets to share! I did get mastitis when Caleb was about two weeks old, but never experienced any pain- just a really high fever/flu like symptoms. Outside of that, it's been a pretty easy 10 months of nursing {we'll stop when he's a year old. I'm ok not nursing a toddler + he eats SO much food, he's getting plenty of nutrients}.
  Even being a great nurser, Caleb has always been on the small side. He's stayed around the 20% for weight and height, but around 4 months he dipped to the 9th percent. Our doctor wasn't worried at all, because he was staying really proportional and eating great. At the same appointment, she let us know we could start solids if we wanted. I know some people wait until 6 months, but since Caleb seemed like he could use the extra calories and all other signs pointed to him being ready- we started solids a little after 4 months.
  Since he's always been a great nurser, I shouldn't have been surprised at what a great eater he is overall. He LOVES food. All kinds. We haven't found a food he dislikes and most meals end because we're simply out of food for him. He is a bottomless pit! He is also really great at feeding himself, so while we did purees for a couple months- we quickly added in finger foods and by 9 months were doing that almost exclusively.
  SO. With those backstories, here are our favorite things to help with feeding! I'm breaking it down into separate nursing and solids categories.

nursing::

Boppy // This seems to be a new-mom registry staple, and I understand why. It's just so convenient to have when nursing! I used this really consistently for the first couple of months and would recommend it to everyone. Justin also loved our boppy and used it all the time when he snuggled with Caleb as a newborn! Sidenote: I hated all the affordable covers I could find {there are super cute, pricey ones on Etsy!} but found this and love it!

disposable nursing pads// I tried a few different brands, but found Medela was my favorite. They're perfect for preventing any embarrassing leaks, but also just for comfort in those first few weeks when you're just a little sensitive and need a little buffer! Unfortunately, Medela has changed the design of them and I don't love the new design as much {more bulky and noticeable under clothing}, but that's ok because I only needed them for the first couple of months. I'm on the hunt for any left in the old design so I can stock up for future babies! {I found some of the old style here!}

Lansinoh// Like I mentioned above, I never had any problems with pain while nursing or surrounding it. I didn't have any cracking or bleeding or any of the horror stories people mentioned. But my sister included this in a little care package she brought to the hospital when Caleb was born, so I started using it before and after each nursing session just in case. I think it definitely helped!

burp // I love making burp cloths for friends, but got lazy when it came to making some for my own baby. Instead, I bought a package of cloth diapers and have used them like crazy as burp cloths. Caleb was a HUGE spitter {and always happy about it!}, so we went through at least one of this at each feeding. They also come in handy when pumping so that I don't make a mess.

pump // I have this model, because it is the one that my insurance provided me. All health insurance is now mandated to provide a free hospital grade breast pump to all new moms! {besides military insurance, but they provide other great benefits!}. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS! Even if you don't necessarily plan to pump much or go back to work or leave your baby, you will want to pump if you ever leave the house for more than a couple of hours and IT'S FREE! I know some people use manual pumps, but that seems silly to me because you pay for insurance and they have to offer you a free electric pump, why wouldn't you take advantage of that?? But anyways. Since I stay home with Caleb full time, he doesn't need tons of bottles. Just in case, I started pumping when he was about a month old and did so every morning until he was about 7 months old. As you can imagine, I have quite freezer supply built up! But it's great to know I can leave for a week or more and not have to worry!

cover// Since Caleb came a bit early, I didn't get a chance to pick up a nursing cover and used light weight swaddle blankets at first. They were ok, but I hated that they fell down or I had to keep adjusting them so I felt like I wasn't giving anyone a peep show. And then I found this super affordable, lightweight one. Its by far the best one I've seen! {even better than the trendy nursing infinity scarves}

solids::

Nuby Spoons // I picked up these spoons before we started solids and love love loved how they showed me the temperature! I was nervous at first about food being too hot for him, so these were great for putting my mind at ease. Plus the soft tip made feeding easy.

bowls // These are by far my favorite bowl for baby food, especially since I make my own. They deeper and wider than most baby bowls and are so affordable {isn't everything at ikea affordable?}

ice cue trays // Just because it's fun for me, I have the time, and it really does save money- I've made most of Caleb's baby food. Making purees in big batches, freezing in ice cube trays, and storing in freezer bags is the method that worked best for me.

Foodii // I've used ice cube trays for about 90% of my baby food storage. But when I saw this easy pouch system on Zulilly and had a $15 credit to use- I ordered on for free. It's actually really convenient and easy to use! I also like that it takes up really little storage space {unlike the popular squeeze station} and the pouches could be used for pumped milk storage, too!

Ella's pouches // When we're on the go, we've found that it's great to have food on hand to keep Caleb busy. This brand is my favorite!

highchair // We used our Bumbo for a hot minute when we started solids, but quickly transitioned to our highchair. And I LOVE our highchair. It's a bit fancy and was a total registry splurge, but it's been awesome. Bonus? It grows with the baby and can transition from highchair to booster seat and eventually into a chair for an adult!

Baby favorites. {sleeping}

 {A week late...but I'm continuing the Baby Favorites series today! Read about my nursery must-haves here}
 I'm no baby whisperer, but by 9 weeks Caleb was sleeping 9 hours and a full 12 hours at night by 12 weeks. Around that same time, he started taking long, predictable naps throughout the day, too. Of course, some of that has to do with him being a generally easy-going guy. But it really bugs me when people 100% attribute his great sleeping and schedule to his personality. It's not all luck, guys. It for sure has lots to do with that and also lots to do with how we've set him up for success. We've helped him learn to sleep well and we've found a great schedule that works for our family- it totally may not work for you. But in case you're interested, here are my favorite things that helped our little guy sleep so well {as a newborn and now as we near toddlerhood!}.

blog// Before Caleb arrived, I read a couple of blogs just to feel a little prepared for how to eventually develop a schedule. Of course, I read them all with a grain of salt and then reread them after Caleb arrived and I knew what his sleep was like. This blog was my favorite and had the most helpful hints. It loosely uses the BabyWise method, but I didn't really read that book and honestly, it all seemed like common sense for me. It lined up with Caleb's personality and mine. My biggest takeaways and tips I love to share? 
-you can't spoil a newborn! Snuggle as much as you want those first four or so weeks!
-start the crib early! Try different sleep locations in those first weeks, but use the crib as one of them.
-Eat, Wake, Sleep. As soon as Caleb was 4 weeks old, we started keeping him awake after each feeding instead of letting him stay in his milk coma. {this usually meant an angry diaper change after feedings to get him wide awake} It didn't take him long to catch on and by 6 weeks or so he always knew that eating did not mean sleeping! We don't even nurse him to sleep before bedtime!
-Put the baby down awake! This was trickier for Caleb during the day, but after some nap training, he totally got the hang of it.
And while I know schedules are totally not for everyone, it is great for us. We know what to expect everyday. Babysitters know what to expect. Even in those newborn days, we could get out and about with our baby without worrying about meltdowns or surprise feedings. 

crib// I'm finding that we're in the majority with this, but we 100% had Caleb sleep in his crib at night from the moment we came home. I had heard lots of stories about the dreaded 'crib transition' or babies getting so used to sleeping at an incline in their rock'n'play {we never bought/needed/used one at all!} or in their parents beds {which is EXTREMELY dangerous before 12 weeks old}. Plus, we live in a small house, have two big dogs that sleep in our bedroom, and Justin went back to work quickly. All of those made for an any decision for us- and it worked great! Since he never knew any different and didn't have any colic or reflux, Caleb has always done great in his crib.

Summer Infant SwaddleMe // I know everyone raves about these blankets , but we hardly used ours. As soon as Caleb was big enough, we started using these amazing sacks that took all the work of swaddling away from night time feedings/changings. They were so much harder for him to break out of! Soon, we stopped doing any diaper changes at night and went right back to sleep after each feeding. I definitely credit this lifesavers!

MAM Silicone Start Pacifier // Since he has always been a great eater, we gave Caleb his first pacifier in the hospital and he loved them until he got his first teeth. They seemed to be a really good source of comfort, and he only ever took them when he was tired. We found that these were his favorite and essential to helping him sleep at night!

White noise// Because everyone made it sound super important, we went ahead and used this sound machine from the very beginning {on the white noise setting- the heartbeat and others are so creepy!}. We stopped using it after awhile because Caleb really was able to fall asleep and stay asleep without it. But still worth having!

Halo Sleepsack // We didn't stop swaddling Caleb until closer to 8 months, which is crazy. But he loved the comfort of it! We used this to slowly transition him out of the swaddle, but ended up just ditching it all together because that seemed to work best for him...

Monkey//...but! He had become so used to 'cuddling' with his swaddle, that we had to replace the with something. Enter his monkey. He loves this thing {or anything similiar} and keeps it near him throughout the entire night!

Baby favorites. {nursery}

drawer organizers// glider// crib// nightlight// monitor// dresser

  You've just been dying to dive in and hear about my baby must-haves, right? Ha. But for the three of you that care...here we go!
  When we were setting up Caleb's room in our house, I heard a million times that we'd probably never use it for the first six months or so. I think that's true for a lot of {most?} families! But that wasn't the case for us. Here's where I should say that I knew, before he even arrived, that we wanted Caleb to sleep in his own room from the beginning. Before I get a million hate emails about being a terrible mom, let me say I had my reasons! First of all, it's safe, which is most important. Our dogs also sleep in our room, Justin went back to work quickly, we don't live in a mansion and its about 10 steps to his nursery from ours, and I just wanted to keep our room a place for the two of us. See? Reasons! Having said that, I know that you should never say never, so I was open to the possibility that new-mom me would change my mind. Thankfully, that didn't happen!
  So, I knew from the beginning we'd use the nursery a ton. Caleb slept in his crib from his first night home from the hospital. And it quickly became a really important space in our house. Obviously there are a lot of things that go into a nursery, but I'm just sharing my 5 essentials {and one splurge!}. We of course have a changing pad and hangers and crib sheets and blah blah blah- but I don't have any real favorites of those things.

furniture:: I'm not a fancy person and we don't have fancy taste and we definitely do not have a champagne budget. Maybe you're the same? If so, this basic crib and dresser from Ikea is perfect! The crib is only $119 {and meets ALL safety standards, what else do you need?} and the dresser only $149 = $270 TOTAL!!! We just put a changing pad on top of the dresser to make it a changing table and it works- that seems to be the trend these days. Bonus:: they were both crazy easy to put together and will grow with him as he gets older!

diaper pail:: I know the Diaper Genie is to go-to diaper pail, but we love our Ubbi . It's pricier for sure, but makes up for it ten-fold. First, it's made of powder-coated steel, which is just a fancy way of saying it DOESN'T RETAIN THE POOP SMELL! Second, you can use regular kitchen trash bags. Super convenient, cheaper, and again, holds in the stink better. Third, {and my favorite!}, it can be used as a regular trashcan once the diaper days are over.

nightlight :: Honestly, I don't remember if this is the brand we have? Before Caleb was sleeping through the night, I would nurse him in his room. His lamp and overhead light were way too bright, so for awhile I would turn on the hall light and leave his door cracked so I could see around but not enough to wake him up fully. And then, {I'm really slow about these things} I finally realized I could just put a nightlight in! There's an outlet right by the glider and on a wall adjacent to the crib, so it doesn't bother him while he's sleeping but is perfect if we need to go in his room at night without waking him.

monitor :: Ok, so we've only one monitor. But we love it, so that means something right? I wanted an audio monitor {cheaper!} and Justin voted video; we had extra gift cards so we splurged on the video. Since Caleb was in his own room from the beginning, it was nice to have the video to peek in on him. For the first couple of weeks I think we even slept with the volume on High and the screen on {silly first time parents!}. Now, we keep the volume super low and the screen off unless we need to see what he's up to. We have this motorola monitor and it has great quality, shows the room temperature, and works all around our house. Bonus: we can add another camera for kid #2 some day. 

drawer organizers:: I'm somewhat obsessed with these cheap and awesome Ikea Skubb drawer organizers. They're perfect for all those baby-sized things. And only $7.99/set of 6. In fact, remind me to pick up a couple more sets on my next Ikea trip, mkay?

glider:: Ok, so this is a splurge and not really an essential. Because of some royal screw-ups by Buy Buy Baby {that they never really made up for}, we didn't get our chair until Caleb was two months old. And we didn't die without having a rocking chair until then. Once it did arrive, though, it was awesome! The model we bought {it was a really generous Mother's day gift for me} rocks, glides, and my favorite-reclines! It's so comfy and perfect for nursing, reading bedtime stories, and hanging out in. It's definitely not in everyone's budget, but if you can swing it {or pool some giftcards! and use a coupon! We did both}, totally worth it. Bonus:: our's really just looks like a plush recliner, so we can easily transition into a family room when the baby days are over. {notice a theme with my purchases?}

In case you're interested. {baby favorites}

  A lot of my favorite things I have because someone told me about them. Word of mouth goes a long way for me, and you can tell. Our realtor was recommended to us {and we've referred her to other friends now}, I found my living room curtains on one of my favorite blogs, my camera is a total copycat of photographers/friends I love, and most of my favorite music was shared with me by others. 
  There are lots of people I look up to, whether it be for design or cooking or whatever kind of inspiration. And you know when you see someone who you can just relate to? The kind of people that you see yourself doing things similar to? My friend's Kate and Carmen are both easy going and personable, so when they both recommended the same pediatrician, I decided to chose her for Caleb. We had lots of other friends recommend doctors, but I just felt like I related to them the most, so I went with their recommendation. With so many different personalities and ways of approaching things, it's always encouraging for me to see people who I can kind of relate to and hear how they do things. And, in the most flattering way, copy it. 
  So, in case you're like me and love hearing how others do things and are curious about how I go about things {namely: parenting a baby}...I'm doing a little mini series! I loved seeing all the baby must-have lists floating around and sifting through them to see what I thought might relate to how I approach parenthood. I 100% embrace Amy Poehler's 'good for you, not for me' attitude, and won't be offended if you read through this series and think that very thing! 
  Before the series starts, I should preface with this: Without meaning to, I've become a sort of minimalist parent. We don't have tons of extra stuff hanging out and we kept our registry basic and bare. This surprised me a little, though it shouldn't. I'm kind of a simple person anyway- I don't have tons of clothes or accessories, so by default, Caleb doesn't either. Just enough and what he needs. But what he does have, we love and use the heck out of! 
  Come back tomorrow {and the next 4 Tuesdays} for some of my most favorite baby things- from nursing and sleeping to traveling and day-to-day. There may just be a little giveaway at the end of it all! 

Tips for teething.

I'm totally late to the teething game because at 9 months, Caleb just now has his first teeth. You guys, my kid is lazy. Really cute and very lazy, even when it comes to getting teeth. But anyways, we have two now! And after a few weeks of dealing with the whole process, we've figured out what works for out little guy to make it a little more bearable for all of us. 

1. Teething toys. We love our Nuby teething toys. They're never far from Caleb's reach and he constantly shoves them on his mouth to chew on. His favorite, by far, is his pineapple Fruity Chew- I think because it's the perfect size for his little hands to hold and just so soft {and makes me want to get some of these for him!}. I also have started keeping his Spin n'Teethe and Safari Loop in our diaper bag- between chewing and crinkling and spinning- they both keep him busy! They're all bright and fun and also BPA free, so I feel good about him chomping on them. Bonus? They're all under $6!!!

2. Food. My kid is passionate about eating, and I've found that it really does seem to make him feel better. Our go-to teething snacks are small cereals/puff and bananas. He loves to hold his own banana and go to town- and I think it really does feel good on his sore gums. And now that he's able to eat cereal, I absolutely always have  some with me wherever we go. You can usually find two of these Nuby Wash or Toss bowls in our diaper bag and half a dozen in our sink or drying in our dish drainer. They're perfect for on the go because of their size and I never feel guilty if I lose one or have to toss it for whatever reason {toss is literally in their name!}. 

3. Pain reliever. Perhaps you fall into the never give my child medicine forever and ever amen camp. Awesome! But I don't. This stuff works miracles for Caleb- we give it to him in moderation, but can tell when he really needs it to just take the edge off of his pain. He's happier, sleeps and eats better, and it is sort of our teething lifesaver.

4. Being flexible. We have a great schedule around here, and we love it. I guess we're creatures of habit. This Sunday we had to miss church because he was fighting a nap- and we just had to roll with it. Thankfully, that's the only sleep problem we've had- but still. We're bracing ourselves for anything when it comes to teething and telling ourselves to just be flexible and go with it. No need to be upset about something that's inevitable!

5. Bibs. Teething=drooling, so we keep Caleb in a bib almost all the time. Well, that and his ongoing tendency for spitting up {that my dr. swears will end eventually}. We have tons of them at this point and just about all of them do the trick!

And with only 2 of his 100 teeth that have to come in {I'm exaggerating- how many teeth does a kid really have??}, we've still got a looooong way to go with teething! So any and all tips you have for us are welcome! 

Disclosure: I received Nuby products for this post, but all opinions are my own.  We love Nuby in our house, and I’m excited to introduce you guys to all the great stuff they have for little ones!

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Favorites. {baby edition}

  

  A little while after Caleb was born, I shared my list of essentials. It was pretty atypical, and didn't actually include any baby products. I still get asked often what some of my favorites are, so I decided to start a little series to share the different things I've found helpful in Caleb's first 8 months. When I was pregnant, I loved talking to other women that I sort of aligned with and hearing what worked {and what didn't work} for them.
 I've unintentionally taken a more minimalist approach to parenting, so the things I love and use are things I truly love and use a ton. I'll probably break it down into a few different parts; bath, play, mealtime, out and about. Everyone has totally different {and polarizing} opinions on things like sleeping and breastfeeding, but maybe I'll touch on how we approached both of those? Then again, I might spare myself some internet wrath/judgement/momwars and avoid those altogether... What else would you want to see/hear about? 

Alex + Ally. {Holiday Shop Feature}

 The Holiday Gift Guide series started yesterday! Did you see it? If not, stop what you're doing and click over to see the first group of shops!
  And now, let's talk about one of my favorite shops from yesterday's bunch. If you have seen my baby or any photos of him in the last two months, you've probably noticed that he has an adorable bib on 80% of the time. This used to be because he was SpitsMcGee, but now he's transitioning into a serious drooler. And I hate having to change his outfit a gagillion times a day. So we wear bibs. All day, errday. And my absolute favorite bibs are these gems from Alex+Ally. Gah, I can't tell you how much I love them!
  Not only do they come in adorable fabrics, they're just the right size and super absorbent. Keys to a good bib, right? I thought about taking really cute photos of Caleb modeling his Alex+Ally bibs, but figured I should show you that we really do love these bibs. So instead, I used a hodge podge of real life shots of Caleb using his favorite bibs for everyday things like snuggling, being pushed off his cousin's lap, and hanging out in his exersaucer. I literally keep one of these bibs on hand every. single. day. 
And, spoiler alert! I plan on buying a few of these for some of the new babies joining our family this winter {act surprised, sisters!}. They are kind of my new go-to baby gift. Adorable and ridiculously practical- basically the perfect baby gift!
  If you have a little one or are shopping for one this Christmas, you have to check out Alex+Ally's shop! They're offering a great coupon code right now in conjunction with the Holiday Gift Guide- use HOLIDAYGIFTGUIDE for $5 of any order of $25 or more! {You better believe I've already taken advantage of that deal!}