1. Activity Table
I always imagined a house full of wooden, Montessori-esque toys that encouraged imagination and open-play. I distinctly remember telling Marcos, "I refuse to buy toys that make noise. Or anything that needs batteries." (Excuse me while I die laughing.) Before Rory was born, I stalked up on wooden blocks, puzzles, and rattles. There's just one problem: Rory could care less about any toy that isn't plastic, composed of bright primary colors, or doesn't make loud, obnoxious music that gets stuck in your head for days at a time. We bought this activity table for ten bucks at a garage sale, and my only regret is that we didn't buy it sooner. She loves that it is the perfect height for her and it has a ton of buttons for her to push compulsively. Also, it has a Spanish button, so it's obviously educational.
2. Baby Bananas
Rory is eating more and more solids, but banana is still her all-time favorite. I've been giving her fruits in their whole form as often as possible, and these little bananas are perfect for her little hands.
3. Aden and Anais Sleep Sacks
Rory has graduated from her Baby Merlin Magic Sleepsuit (try saying that five times fast), and is now wearing sleepsacks. I found this Aden and Anais bamboo sleepsack at TJMaxx, and I love that it is super soft and very light weight for the summer months. It's easy to put on and take off and it stands up to heavy washing. Another win for Aden and Anais.
4. Textured Blocks
I purchased these a few months ago at a consignment sale and stowed them away in a closet where Marcos found them earlier this week. It's a good thing he did, because Rory loves them. Each side of the block is covered in a different texture, which makes them easy for her little hands to grip. She loves knocking them over after I've stacked them and throwing them at the TV.
*Let's be honest; these aren't really Rory's picks. If I were to make an honest list of her favorite things, it would include waking up at 5:30 am, biting cords, crying in her carseat, and sucking on Mommy's wedding ring.
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| She may not look like me, but her obsession with diamonds proves she's half mine. |
My Picks
1. Utility Tote
I ordered this bag from Etsy, and it's amazing. Rory and I go to the indoor pool at our community rec center a few times a week, and it's perfect for holding all of our pool gear. It's super sturdy, so things stay put, which is great when for those times when I'm searching for my keys or my ID card. The wire sides can also be collapsed for easy storage. I know several people who keep similar bags in the trunks of their cars for storing things like diapers and towels.
2. My Hand-Stamped Ring
I bought this ring for 10 bucks on groopdealz.com (see number 3), and I love it. It's a lot thicker and nicer than I thought it would be for the price. Next time they are featured on the site, I plan to buy a few for my sister.
3. Groopdealz
This wesbsite is the first thing I look at each morning when I wake up. I rarely buy anything (Marcos would probably say differently), but they do have great deals and feature a lot of cute kids-themed items. It will definitely be a great resource for Christmas gifts.
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