1. Xuxa
There are lots of good things that come from Brazil...caipirinhas, Havianas, and samba, just to name a few. Well, now you can add Xuxa to the list. She's like the Brazilian nanny I'll never have. As soon as Rory hears the first rift of any of her 100+ catchy songs, she immediately stops what she's doing (most likely terrorizing Marli or eating week old Cheerios off the floor) and stares at the TV, completely entranced. I'm not a big advocate of using TV/electronics, especially with babies, but for those 15 minutes between dinner and bath, Xuxa is a lifesaver. Plus, it's helping her learn Portuguese, so it's practically educational.
2. Ikea Sippy Cups
Rory has probably tried every brand of sippy cup under the sun, but none of them worked for us until we tried these cheap-o ones from Ikea. The nicer/ more expensive ones usually require some sort of sucking motion that Rory just couldn't seem to figure out, but these don't have a stopper, so all she has to do is put it in her mouth and out comes the water. This is great until you find one turned upside down next to her in the high chair. For the third day in a row.
My Picks
1. Lou and Grey
My friend, Karla, recently told me about this line of lounge wear from The Loft, and I'm pretty sure Marcos wishes she would have kept it to herself. I've ordered several pants and tops from this line, and I'm very impressed with the quality and comfort of each piece. I've dubbed these clothes my "fancy sweatpants", which is basically every
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| Lacy sweatpants? Yes, please! |
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| I love this moto-jacket. |
2. Loreal Evercurl/Plopping
I have wavy/curly hair that one random guy at a bar in college said made me look like Taylor Swift. Thank you? I'm always trying out new shampoos/hair products in an effort to tame frizz and define my curls without making them stiff and crunchy. I've had the most luck with the Devacurl line, but it's expensive, and it's literally just money down the drain. Devacurl is sulfate-free, which is important when it comes to curly hair because sulfate dries out curls, making them limp and frizzy. I did some research and learned that Loreal recently created a sulfate-free line for all types of hair, and it happened to be on sale at our grocery store, so I decided to give it a try. It's amazing, and much cheaper than the other sulfate-free shampoos I've tried. I'm actually looking forward to finishing my curl cream so I can try the Loreal version. It's the little things.
I learned long ago that you should never towel-try your hair because it creates frizz, so I've been using old T-shirts for years now, but I recently read an article about something called "plopping". The name alone is intriguing, isn't it? Basically, you wash your hair, put in your product, wrap your hair in a t-shirt (using a special method) and wait until it's dry (or dry enough). Here's a link that gives you step-by-step instructions:
http://www.gurl.com/2014/03/13/how-to-plopping-plunking-curly-hair-tutorial/#6
3. Online Garage Sales
If you read my blog, you know I love a good deal. Almost everything Rory has is used, and I always check Craigslist and other sites before purchasing anything new. My town has an online garage sale through facebook that's awesome. People post pictures of things they're trying to get rid of at (mostly) great prices, and you can go "shopping" without ever having to leave your house. I like this group better than Craigslist because everyone lives in the same town, which means you don't have to travel far to pick up your purchases. I bought Rory's wooden kitchen for $60 through this group. It's in near-perfect condition and retails for $160 on Amazon. I also bought a tricycle, an REI rashguard, bibs, and a travel placemat that sticks to the table, all for way less that what they would cost new. Check Facebook to see if your area has a group of its own...I'm willing to bet it will quickly become one of your favorite things.
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