tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023699945428093552024-02-22T14:33:44.394-05:00CutifulVanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-46593616203862266182014-01-04T16:13:00.001-05:002014-01-04T16:13:38.731-05:00WE ARE MOVING!!!!Out with the old, in with the new! Let's start 2014 right!<br />
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This little blog of mine was in need for a little makeover...who am I kidding... a major facelift should I say! So I'm more than thrilled to invite you over to <a href="http://www.cutifulbaby.com/" target="_blank">my brand new blog</a>! (Insert applauses here!!!)<br />
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I'm so excited for you to discover the new image & layout! Hope you'll like it as much as I do!<br />
Come on over & feel free to share your comments! :)Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-57750163292550397662013-12-31T13:31:00.000-05:002013-12-31T13:31:12.047-05:00See ya, 2013!2013, you've been so good to me!<br />
I'm gonna miss you, but I'm pretty sure 2014 has lots to offer!<br />
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Whenever I'll feel nostalgic (I know I will, somehow I always do!) I'll take a look at this little video, with the largest smile on my face!<br />
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Happy New Year to all of you guys!<br />
Wishing you all the best for 2014!<br />
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Talk to you soon!Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-65456218733190181992013-12-30T16:28:00.002-05:002013-12-30T16:28:54.134-05:00Homemade spiced hot chocolateWinter (especially the Holiday Season) calls for hot chocolate with extra marshmallows!<br />
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Today, Livia tasted her first homemade hot chocolate and she loved it! I made myself a chai-inspired spice mix the other night and it turned out to be the perfection addition to hot chocolate. I just made sure not to put any chili flakes in Livia's hot chocolate because it would have been too spicy for her.<br />
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Here's my little recipe, totally improvised, on the spot, because I was craving a spiced hot chocolate!<br />
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<b>for about 2 portions:</b><br />
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-1 cup of milk<br />
-1 cup of almond milk (mine was vanilla flavored)<br />
-1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract<br />
-2 tablespoons of cacao powder<br />
-1 tablespoon of sugar<br />
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<b>Chai-inspired spice mix:</b><br />
-1 teaspoon of cinnamon<br />
-1/2 teaspoon of cardamom<br />
-1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger<br />
-1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg<br />
-2 cloves<br />
-a few chili flakes (to taste/ optional if you don't want your hot chocolate to be too spicy)<br />
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1. In a saucepan, on the stove, mix the milk, almond milk, vanilla extract & sugar together.<br />
2. Bring to a boil, then add the cacao powder & spice mix.<br />
3. Make sure everything is well mixed to avoid any clumps.<br />
4. Lower the temperature & simmer for a few minutes.<br />
5. Pour in a mug, on top of marshmallows (mine were store bought but <a href="http://candy.about.com/od/gumgelatinbasedcandy/r/basicmmallows.htm">homemade marshmallows</a> are even better!)<br />
6. ENJOY!<br />
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How do you like your hot chocolate?Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-27066008404542056412013-12-27T10:43:00.001-05:002013-12-27T10:43:58.052-05:00Our Christmas: 2013 editionHope you all had a great Christmas with your loved ones!<br />
This year edition was a 3-days long celebration and I know some kiddos who got spoiled quite a lot! ;) On the 24th, we had supper at my dad's house, on the 25th, in the morning, we opened our gifts at home, just the 4 of us, then headed to my mother in law for supper. Then on the 26th, my father in law & my mother came by to visit the kids & give them more gifts! A real gift extravaganza!<br />
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Here are some pics I've taken on Christmas morning, when we celebrated our 1st Christmas as a family of four, wearing our pj's! We had placed the gifts under the tree during the night (the tree was in Livia's room this year) hoping Livia would come running to our room telling us there were gifts under her tree.... but she didn't even notice! Haha! Maybe next year!<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-34026705867793272112013-12-16T20:23:00.000-05:002013-12-16T20:27:35.151-05:00This the season to be jolly...About a week or so left before Christmas...it has never been a big deal for me but things are starting to change now that I have kids. Guess I want them to have great memories they can cherish as they grow up! Here's what we've been up to today in order to get in the Holiday's spirit! It's the 1st year that Livia can really get involved in the Christmas preparations & we had so much fun today! This morning, we've decorated the tree together (it's even more special because it's HER tree...it's in her bedroom since the living room is way too cluttered due to our basement's renovations...no place for a tree there!) Then this afternoon, my sister-in-law came for a Christmas cookie party! I think we've found ourselves a new tradition!<br />
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What are your Christmas traditions? Feel free to share in the comments section!<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-38230841677084731322013-12-15T11:23:00.000-05:002013-12-15T11:23:03.709-05:004 monthsDear Logan,<br />
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Where has the last month gone, please tell me?! I'm still impressed with how calm & happy you are! Even though the teething has begun and I can clearly see you are in pain sometimes, it doesn't stop you from laughing, <a href="http://instagram.com/p/hrIe5NDdjm/">smiling & giggling</a>...and I LOVE IT! You're interacting more & more with your sister and I can tell she loves it too! You came with me to some events (like <a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2013/11/shop-like-boss.html">this one</a>), dinner with friends in noisy restaurants & even to my office's <a href="http://instagram.com/p/hVEtBpDdqb/">Christmas party</a> & each & every time, you have proven to be such a little trooper! You make me so overly proud!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can't get enough of this smile!</td></tr>
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Dear Livia,<br />
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<a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2013/11/3-months.html">Once again this month</a>, we've had our ups & downs...we still have some issues communicating but each & every day, I try to put myself in your shoes to better understand what you need from me as a mom. Some days I might feel like I'm doing everything wrong, but then again, I think parenthood is a constant work in progress...I keep learning each & every day because being a parent to a baby is quite different than being a parent to a toddler...and so on! As you grow up, my parenting skills need to adapt & I thank you for showing me the way! xo<br />
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*Some people have been asking where Logan's scarf came from & I would like to take a few minutes to share this precious info with you guys. Leonie is a 2 years old little girl affected by a rare condition called <a href="http://foxg1.com/">FOXG1 syndrome</a>. Her parents are raising money with these cute scarves to help pay for all the necessities & equipment they need for their daughter to grow up in the best conditions possible.You can learn more about Leonie <a href="http://www.pourleonie.com/">here</a> (please note this website is in French) & buy your own scarf in their<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PourLeonie"> Etsy shop</a>. Thanks for your help!*<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-49086672880647277372013-12-09T21:53:00.003-05:002013-12-09T21:53:57.210-05:00Drink. Replenish. Glow.Lately, I've been feeling a bit more tired than usual (see <a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2013/11/the-guilt.html" target="_blank">this post</a>) & I thought that a little 1-day detox could help me get back on track & give me a little energy boost. I've discovered <a href="http://www.glowcleanse.com/" target="_blank">Glow</a>, a Montreal-based company offering cleansing system. You can choose to go with a 1-day detox (just like me!) , 2 days or 3 days detox (if you feel wild! haha! ;) ) 6 smoothies per day will be delivered to your door to make things even easier.<br />
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BEFORE MY DETOX<br />
For your detox to be as beneficial as possible, you have to prep your body! Here's a little recap of my menu the day before my detox:<br />
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Morning:<br />
-glass of water with the juice of 1 lemon (as recommended by Glow)<br />
-fruit salad (I used what I had on hands; clementine, grapefruit, banana & green apple<br />
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Around 10am, I drank an herbal tea (<a href="http://www.davidstea.com/noix-magiques?&TF=&DEID=&LN=EN" target="_blank">Forever nuts</a> from <a href="http://www.davidstea.com/home" target="_blank">David's Tea</a>, so yummy!!!)<br />
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Lunch time:<br />
- vegetables (carrots, celery, peppers) with a edamame & cilantro hummus dip<br />
- grapefruit<br />
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Dinner:<br />
- Arugula salad with avocado, grapefruit & hemp seeds<br />
- Pumpkin soup (without any dairy product) with curry & caramelized onions<br />
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D-DAY ("D" STANDS FOR DETOX!)<br />
Each bottle are properly identified from 1 to 6 so you know exactly in what order you have to drink your smoothies. You also have a 3-hours time frame on each bottle to help you know when you should be drinking them, which is really helpful to plan your day. For those of you following me on <a href="http://instagram.com/vanessa_giguere" target="_blank">IG</a>, you've seen my pics & read my comments throughout the day. All the smoothies tasted great, I was a bit worried that the green one would have a strong "weed-like" taste, but it was actual quite refreshing. Even though I was allowed to have a few snacks since I'm breastfeeding, I was also worried I would feel hungry all day long, but to my great surprise, I wasn't! I ended up eating veggies & edamame hummus at lunch time & dinner time only...didn't feel the need to snack on anything else throughout the day!<br />
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I completed my detox last Friday and wanted to wait a few days to share my comments with you guys to see the effects on my body afterwards and I have to say, I feel quite great! I don't know exactly how to explain, but I feel "lighter" than I usually do. You know how you can often feel bloated after a meal...I felt like that most of the time since I gave birth about 4 months ago.This weekend was quite busy & Saturday night was a rough one (both kids woke up 2-3 times each between 2am & 6am) but I really feel less tired, more energized than I felt last week! Many of you also wanted to know if the detox had any "side-effects" on my baby boy since I'm breastfeeding him. Everything went smoothly with the baby, the only thing I could say is that the following day, he pooped a lot! Sorry for the details, but you guys asked & I deliver! ;) And when I say a lot, I mean quite more than usual... guess it had to do with all the fibers I consumed during the detox! Overall, I really liked my 1st detox experience! It's not too harsh & it's something I could see myself doing once or twice a year! :)<br />
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*Please note this is not an actual "sponsored" post, but I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.glowcleanse.com/">Glow</a> for offering me a free trial. All opinions expressed in this post are my very own*<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-33158591582312247002013-11-30T16:32:00.001-05:002013-11-30T16:32:59.280-05:00Shop like a boss!When you're on mat leave with a tighter budget, you have to spend your money wisely! I try as much as possible to find great deals & sales to stay within budget ; I make my grocery list & plan my meals according to the flyer received every week, I keep an eye open for discount on children's clothing (you know how they always seem to outgrow their clothes at the speed of light?)...and I use my <a href="https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/Home" target="_blank">Air Miles</a> card whenever possible. It's the perfect tool to help me save a few bucks because it's a free card (no subscription, monthly or annual fees) that allows me to get rewards. With the points earned, I can either shop on their online catalogue or use my points as cash rewards when shopping at participating sponsors locations (that's personally the way I use my Air Miles most!)<br />
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Last week, I was invited in a suite at <a href="http://www.hotelnelligan.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Nelligan</a> to learn about <a href="http://www.airmilesshops.ca/shops/airmilesshops/Home?RefererPage=AMS_HowItWorks_TopNav-amsHomeLink_AMSHome_0_E" target="_blank">airmilesshops.ca </a>& let me tell you, I was pretty psyched. Even though me & my boyfriend have Air Miles cards for as long as I can remember (at least 8 years I think!) I didn't know about this website. The idea is pretty simple (and pretty great too!)You simply have to visit airmilesshops.ca, enter your Air Miles collector number, then shop throughout a wide variety of online shops. Basically, this website acts as a portal where you can see all the participant online stores. There are more than a hundred shops to choose from, including <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a>, <a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/" target="_blank">Gap</a>, <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/" target="_blank">Indigo</a>, <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/index.aspx" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>, <a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/home/index.jsp?categoryId=2567270" target="_blank">Babies "R" Us</a> & so on...By shopping through this "Air Miles portal", you'll earn rewards miles AND will also have access to some additional promotions from time to time, depending on the shops you choose! Pretty neat, right? Who doesn't love shopping in the comfort of their own home? I know I love it! Especially when I get rewards! :)<br />
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Here are a few pics of the little event! I got to meet great women & also had a fun time with a few blogger friends!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blogger friends: on the left, Marianne from <a href="http://marianneprairie.com/maman/" target="_blank">Ce que j'ai dans le ventre</a>, in the middle, Alexïs from <a href="http://nanatoulouse.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">NaNa Toulouse</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexïs & me with Air Miles ambassador<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saskia-Thuot-Page-Officielle/144374408953631" target="_blank"> Saskia Thuot</a></td></tr>
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We were lucky enough to get spoiled with prepaid credit cards to shop online via airmilesshops.ca...And some of us scored big! It's now your turn to discover airmilesshops.ca, find great deals, earn points & shop like a boss! ;)<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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*Please note this is not an actual "sponsored" post, though I've received a gift card to try out the website. All opinions expressed in this post are my very own*<br />
<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-12231948727955738122013-11-25T14:18:00.005-05:002013-11-26T08:05:22.263-05:00The GUILTLast week was a though one. I was sooooo freakin' tired, I felt like I had crashed into a wall at 80 miles/ hour...not exactly, but you get the point, right? When I had Livia, the same thing happened to me when she was about 3-4 months old, just like Logan is right now. It seems that for the first few months, the adrenaline kicks in and you don't really feel that tired....then BAM!!! It hits you right in the face.<br />
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So, tired mommy would have liked to sleep a lot, but her little lady simply wouldn't nap! (I've talked about it a few weeks back, in <a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2013/09/dont-deny-it.html" target="_blank">this post</a>! And a kid who needs a nap but doesn't take one turns into a cranky kid around 3pm...at least at our house!) The equation is really simple here... REALLY tired mommy + cranky toddler = lack of patience...and a bit of guilt too!<br />
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I'm here to talk about guilt today because I feel that us moms tend to feel guilty all the time...When we're working full time, we feel guilty about not spending enough time with our kids...then, on mat leave with a 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th....) baby, we feel guilty if we send our eldest to day care a few times a week...we feel guilty when we don't have/ take the time to prepare a healthy meal from scratch for our kiddos...guilty if we let them watch more TV than usual because we are busy breastfeeding/ cooking dinner/ doing laundry/ washing dishes...guilty when we raise our voice because our patience has run out, but we know we shouldn't have....<br />
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Last week was a though one. Livia usually goes to day care 3 days a week (from about 9:30am to 3:30 pm) to give me time to work on my custom orders & run some errands. Last week, I sent her to day care 4 days & I FELT GUILTY! But why? Please tell me why? This extra day I sent her to day care allowed me to get the rest I needed with my baby boy. It allowed me to calm down, take a deep breath & be (or at least try to be) a better mom for her! All of that while she was having fun with friends & napping! (because yes, she refuses to nap at home but has absolutely no problem napping at day care!)<br />
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In the end, I realized that instead of feeling guilty, I should be proud. I should be proud I had took the decision to get some rest because a sleep-deprived impatient mom isn't fun, for nobody...a well rested, calm & happy mom is way much better!<br />
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Are you the type of mom who often fells guilty? Let's get rid of our "motherhood-guilt" by sharing in the comment section! ;)<br />
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Take care!<br />
<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-4405710192136295442013-11-15T22:36:00.003-05:002013-11-15T22:59:19.306-05:003 monthsDear Logan,<br />
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I feel like I haven't caught my breath for the last 3 months, but I'm saying that in the best way possible! You amaze me, you are such a happy baby! Smiling seems to come to you so naturally, makes me realize that I should follow your example & smile more often! You're only 3 months old, yet you're already so expressive & compassionate (you absolutely hate when your big sis cries, makes you feel so sad!) You started grabbing things a few weeks ago and you're getting the hang of it...your new trick: putting everything in your mouth!Already?!?! Sometimes I would like to bottle you up... please just be my happy smiley baby forever!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The little man is filling up ( and he finally started wearing his cloth diaper which make him look even chubbier!)</td></tr>
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Dear Livia,<br />
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You are such an amazing big sister for Logan, I'm so proud of you. Lately however, we've been having our ups & downs...A few weeks ago you've entered one of your "stubborn" phase & I've been having a hard time communicating with you! I feel like you're testing my limits & I know that sometimes , I should just take a deep breath & be more patient with you! Some nights I go to bed thinking I might have been a little hard on you, I might doubt my parenting skills...but then, when you hug me & kiss me, I know that even if we don't always get along, I might be doing something right! Parenthood is the thoughest job, yet the most rewarding & your hugs & kisses are the best reward of all!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little miss looking sooooo grown up!</td></tr>
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-47353357539687121562013-11-08T11:37:00.000-05:002013-11-08T11:37:01.598-05:00Honestly in love with the Honest Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you familiar with <a href="http://honest.com/accept_invitation/254544" target="_blank">The Honest Company</a>?<br />
A line of safe, eco-friendly products for the whole family (including young kids & babies) created by the <a href="https://www.honest.com/about-us/who-we-are" target="_blank">actress Jessica Alba & co-founder Christopher Gavigan</a>.<br />
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Being very active (addicted should I say!) on <a href="http://instagram.com/vanessa_giguere#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, I noticed this brand a few months ago...Then it started to pop, here & there & I got very intrigued. Let's just say that the branding & packaging is so utterly pretty & cute, I just couldn't help myself. So I looked at their website and BAM! I had discovered the exact type of products I was looking for! But I was totally bummed when I realized that the shipping was only available to US residents!<br />
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I wrote a quick email to the company (and I think many fellow Canadians did the same!) asking if they were planning to offer shipping to Canada in a near future and guess what! About 2 months later, I was pleased to know that they now do!<br />
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The concept is pretty neat! You <a href="http://honest.com/accept_invitation/254544" target="_blank">create an account</a>, select our bundle (that's the most economic way to buy) then select your delivery date. It's so convenient to have your package delivered right to your door! I chose the <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/family-essentials-bundle" target="_blank">Essentials bundle</a> so for each delivery, I can choose the products I want & need out of a wide range of body care & house cleaning products. <br />
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I'm totally in love in love with their products & thought I could share with you guys! Here are the products that we've tried out so far!<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/honest-conditioning-mist" target="_blank">Conditioning Mist</a><br />
Most probably my favorite product so far. Livia ALWAYS has tangled hair after her bath and she doesn't like it when I brush her hair. This little bottle works like pure magic + it's smells SOOOOO good...sweet orange vanilla...reminds me of orange creamsicles! It leaves her hair feeling soft and shiny too! I use it for myself also (you would do the same!) We're SOLD! :)<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/cleaning/honest-toilet-cleaner" target="_blank">Toilet Cleaner </a><br />
I told a friend: "My toilet has simply never smelled sooo good! Seriously" That my friends says it all! When's the last time you had a conversation about your toilet cleaner with a friend? Just tell me when!...<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/healing-balm" target="_blank">Healing Balm</a><br />
Livia's eczema is way less intense than when she was little, but with the cold season knocking at our door, you can totally tell that her fragile skin is starting to feel all of the cold weather's side effects. This balm is perfect for dry itchy skin, but we've also used it on little scratches & other whatnot... Livia calls it her "booboo cream"!<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/cleaning/honest-oxy-boost" target="_blank">Oxy Boost</a><br />
Logan has (finally!) started to use the cloth diapers this week and I think this will become a must in my laundry room. I always let the dirty diapers soak in warm water before putting them in the washer...Just add one of these babies & you'll make sure to get rid of any leftover stains or odors! Who doesn't like a non-toxic whitener & deodorizer? <br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/shampoo-body-wash" target="_blank">Shampoo & Body Wash</a><br />
I love "all-in-one" products for my little one! This shampoo/ body wash is soft, the smell is very subtle (I love when my babies smell great, but hate it when they end up smelling like you dropped a bottle of perfume on their heads, right?) and I love knowing that it is safe for them!<br />
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Are you using any Honest products? What's your favorite? I'd love to know! :)<br />
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*Please note this is absolutely not a sponsored post!* <br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-73363329449550097602013-10-31T20:14:00.002-04:002013-11-01T11:22:51.109-04:00Happy Halloween!!!Nasty weather...Crying baby...The odds were not in my favor! :(<br />
Soooo...this (sad) mama decided to stay home with baby and let daddy head out to collect some treats with our lil' cupcake! I would have looooove to see Livia on her first Halloween "trick or treat session" but hey!...we don't want our lil' popcorn to get sick, don't we! ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Did you say CANDY?!?!?!"</td></tr>
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Once again THANK YOU PINTEREST for the inspiration!<br />
Hope you all had a great night!<br />
...don't forget to brush your teeth! ;)<br />
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PS (November 1st): Want to see a little "behind the scenes" of these 2 costumes? My friends Catherine & Vanessa shared some pics on their blog called <a href="http://lebijou.ca/2013/11/01/deux-diy-de-costumes-reussis-bravo/" target="_blank">Le Bijou</a>! Enjoy! :)<br />
<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-72268160689659887742013-10-30T15:20:00.000-04:002013-10-30T15:20:30.262-04:00Little update...Soooo... what have you been up to these last few weeks?<br />
I got pretty busy elsewhere and *ALMOST* forgot about this little blog of mine! My bad!<br />
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My 1st little wholesale order kept me quite busy...Sewing all these items with 2 kids in the house, in between meals, diaper changes, breastfeeding sessions wasn't all that easy but I'm pretty proud of myself! :)<br />
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Afterwards, I had to tackle our Halloween costumes...just finished the 2nd one this morning! Here's a sneak peek...some pics you might have seen on I<a href="http://instagram.com/vanessa_giguere#" target="_blank">nstagram</a> if you are following me!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Our" costume (Logan & me! ;) )</td></tr>
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I'll make sure to take some pics of the final result tomorrow night! It's going to be Livia's 1st time "trick or treating"! I'm sure she'll be pretty excited! ;)<br />
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What will your kids be dressed like tomorrow night?<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-72192799419205592692013-10-12T17:27:00.001-04:002013-10-12T17:27:02.572-04:002 monthsDear Logan,<br />
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This week, you turned 2 months old. Life is going crazy fast, but I'm trying to take it all in & enjoy each & every little moment I get to spend with you. Sometimes I wish my eyes could take pictures, just to make sure I don't forget a thing! I'm actually a real mamarazzi, (you must have figured this out by now) my iphone always in hand to make sure I can capture your sweet smiles. You smile a lot, more & more everyday and it's just the sweetest thing! In a few months, you'll probably be damn tired of me taking pictures! ;) Lately, you've started making the cutest little noises, like you were trying real hard to communicate with us & tell us something truly important! Your sister finds it soooo exciting when you try to "talk" to her!<br />
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Dear Livia,<br />
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You are the sweetest sister Logan could have! You are so wise, always telling me what I should do when he cries: "Logan is crying for mommy's milk...Logan has yellow poop in his diaper". You're killing me with cuteness! You always want to help out whenever possible & that's just the sweetest thing. You love entertaining your brother on his play mat, I can't wait to see you both play together when he'll grow up (Actually, that's just a saying, I CAN totally wait since you are both growing up so fast!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Say cheese!!!</td></tr>
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A few months ago, when I wrote <a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2013/06/from-1-to-2.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, somebody told me this:<br />
"Your love will multiply, it won't be shared..."<br />
Well that couldn't be more true! Just when you think you couldn't ever love more...your love grows x 2! This is a time of my life (our lives) I never ever want to forget!Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-57502056882613972762013-10-06T10:09:00.000-04:002013-10-06T10:09:10.143-04:00Apple season!!!Last weekend, we made our annual trip to a lovely orchard for apple picking! We've been going to the same place for about 4 years now and we love it! Maybe you seen last year's pictures in <a href="http://cutifulbaby.blogspot.ca/2012/09/happy-times.html" target="_blank">this post</a>? Can't believe how little Livia was, with her short baby hair!!!<br />
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The weather was perfect, quite hot in fact for end of September. We had such a nice time! My new ergo baby turned out to be the perfect baby carrier! Logan slept all the way and we both were perfectly comfortable! That was a good buy, I totally recommend it if you're a new mom! :) <br />
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I wanted to share some pics sooner but my computer failed...then the week flew by like crazy (as usual, when does it ever stops!) But my computer is now fixed (Alleluia!!!) so here they are:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and slowing down a little!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st apple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taste test!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbed all the way here with the ergo baby...definitely a good buy. Absolutely no back pain!</td></tr>
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Hope you're all having a great weekend!<br />
Talk to you soon!Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-77310467369080684672013-10-02T10:02:00.004-04:002013-10-02T10:02:48.525-04:00What we've been up to...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I haven't been around lately because things have been a bit hectic around here... I've been meaning to write a little post, but when I was about to sit down to do so, my computer failed! :( Let me tell you, I totally felt like crying! My laptop is now at the Apple store & my fingers have been crossed ever since, truly hoping they will be able to fix the problem & that my computer is not simply DEAD!</div>
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Meanwhile, I thought I could do a quick post using my Iphone (Thank God for Iphones, it has proven to be pretty useful these last few days!) Here a glimpse at what we've been up to last week...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I helped Livia make her very 1st bracelet...and less than 24hr later, it was already lost...typical!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ran some errands & I enjoyed my 1st Pumpkin Spice Latte! Sooooo good!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took Livia to the library for the 1st time (ok, I had already brought her when I was on mat leave, but it doesn't really count, she was a few months old & always sleeping in her stroller!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even though October was right around the corner, we were lucky enough to enjoy some nice & warm weather! Perfect for walks, playground fun & smoothies!</td></tr>
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Maybe you've already seen their eco-friendly/ decorative/ playful animal cushions?<br />
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After my studies in fashion design, I was looking for some little freelance contracts & came across this Montreal based company. I totally fell in love with their vision, aesthetic & designs! I got in touch with Majorie, the highly talented woman behind the brand, and was lucky enough to do a few little contracts for her! I got to know her & her company, and let me tell you, my admiration now has no limits for her! It so inspiring to see local artists grow their business with so much passion (and hard work!) like she does.<br />
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When Livia was born, I bought the <a href="http://velvetmoustache.ca/collections/frontpage/products/houhou" target="_blank">Owl</a> cushion for her nursery. She totally loves it & sleeps with it every single night ever since!<br />
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So now that Logan is here, it was only a matter of time before he got his very own Velvet Moustache cushion. This time around, I had a hard time choosing which design I wanted to bring back home because there are so many to choose from & they are all adorable. We ended up choosing the <a href="http://velvetmoustache.ca/collections/frontpage/products/renard" target="_blank">Fox</a>, as a tribute to my lovely little redhead baby boy! <br />
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On Wednesday, we did a little field trip and visited Velvet Moustache's HQ! Isn't this wall of cushions impressive? (and you don't even see the entire wall here!)<br />
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You can <a href="http://velvetmoustache.ca/collections/frontpage/products/renard" target="_blank">buy your very own Velvet Moustache cushion</a> on their website! Go take a look!<br />
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Talk to you soon!Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-5561894257426777412013-09-17T21:00:00.002-04:002013-09-18T19:04:34.575-04:00Under the sea... a surprise giveaway!When I was little, The Little Mermaid must have been one of my favorite Disney movie! (and "Under the Sea" one of my favorite soundtrack songs!) I've always loved swimming & I remember dreaming of being a mermaid, just like Ariel! Do you remember the part when Ursula turns herself into a human using Ariel's voice to try to seduce Prince Eric?...God was I mad her evil human self was called Vanessa! Why oh why! Hahaha!<br />
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When I was asked to do a giveaway, I couldn't resist! My daughter loves her Little Mermaid book and to this day, she has never seen the movie so it will be a great opportunity for me to travel back to my childhood & watch this award-winning Disney classic with my favorite little lady! One lucky reader will also get his very own of the Blu-ray +DVD combo pack of The Little Mermaid- Diamond Edition (coming out October 1st)<br />
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if you'd like to be the lucky winner, all you have to do is:<br />
-Like my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cutifulshop" target="_blank">facebook page</a> (if you're not yet a fan!)<br />
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comment below the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=537861836287127&set=a.283344688405511.65354.278760235530623&type=1&theater" target="_blank">giveaway's post</a> on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cutifulshop" target="_blank">facebook page</a>!<br />
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You have until September 27th (Midnight EDT) to participate, winner will be announced on September 28th!<br />
Good luck to you all! :)<br />
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**Please note that I did receive a copy of the movie in exchange for this post, but all above comments & opinions are my own**<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-57005479962026419742013-09-15T07:51:00.001-04:002013-09-15T07:51:29.071-04:00Guest blog post #5: Margaux from Young Nesters<br />
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<i>Margaux is a fellow <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargauxMakes?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Etsy shop owner</a> who, just like me, enjoys blogging about her family life. Her blog is called <a href="http://www.youngnesters.net/" target="_blank">Young Nesters</a> & our kids being about the same age, I can totally relate to many of her posts! You can follow her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YoungNesters" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for updates about both her Etsy shop & her blog</i><br />
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I hope the Cutiful family is busy resting and enjoying their new little Logan so I volunteered to fill in one day and share a project of my own.<br />
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I'm Margaux and I blog from time to time at <a href="http://www.youngnesters.net/">Young Nesters</a> and also have a little shop on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargauxMakes">Etsy</a>. I talk about my family and all the adventures we have. We recently relocated from Pennsylvania all the way to California and we've been pretty busy unpacking and exploring our new home. My husband is an ecologist and works in the national forest near by and my son is an energetic two year old, always teaching me new things every day.<br />
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Vanessa lovingly shared the <a href="http://www.youngnesters.net/2012/10/blogger-kid-space-vanessa-from-cutiful.html">beautiful nursery space she created for little Livia</a> on my blog a while back when I was making my own son's room a little more toddler friendly. And since we just moved to a new house I thought it would be a great idea to share my inspiration for creating a new space for my own son, Darwin. I need a little help though so I'm asking for a vote on my bed linen fabric choices at the end!<br />
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My inspiration came from a neutral wall color. <a href="http://www.youngnesters.net/2012/10/darwins-toddler-room-reveal.html">His room in Pennsylvania</a> was so bold and saturated, I wanted to tone it down and bit but still keep things bright with pops of color. I started browsing for curtains to match the rug he already had in the room and I was immediately draw to these orange ones and started to work the rest of my planning around that theme of orange and brown. <br />
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It's still evolving a little bit as things start to come together but I'm very excited! <br />
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So what do you think? Would this make a nice space for a growing boy? My fabric choices are below. Cast your vote in the comments.<br />
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And here are the sources for all of the items (and images) from above:</div>
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<i>Paint Color: <a href="http://www.olympic.com/color/paint-colors/crumb-cookie-c20-1">Crumb Cookie by Olympic </a></i></div>
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<i>Curtains: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-ombre-stripe-window-panel/-/A-14287150#prodSlot=medium_1_20">Target</a></i></div>
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<i>Interactive Wall Map: <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1153796/discovery-kids-world-map.jsp">Kohl's</a></i></div>
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<i>Every Boy is a Super Hero Print: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85776000/every-boy-is-a-super-hero-sometimes-type?ref=col_view">Etsy</a></i></div>
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<i>Golden State Print: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/56500631/8x10-going-to-california-vertical?ref=col_view">Etsy</a></i></div>
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<i>Tiger Print: <a href="http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/baby-white-tiger-close-up/">The Animal Print Shop</a></i></div>
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<i>Toddler Bed: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S39887442/">IKEA</a></i></div>
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<i>Table and Chairs: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178411/">IKEA</a></i></div>
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<i>Woodland Rug: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50203793/">IKEA</a></i></div>
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<i>Dresser: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00067830/">IKEA</a></i></div>
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<i>Crib Sheets: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/cocalo-snickerdoodle-taupe-dot-fitted-crib-sheet/-/A-13887009">One</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/cocalo-skyler-fitted-sheet/-/A-14365263">Two</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/circo-organic-fitted-crib-sheet-stars/-/A-14626101">Three</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mudhut-amani-crib-fitted-sheet/-/A-14239766">Four </a>(All from Target)</i></div>
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I'll leave you with a view of how it's looking now that I recently shared on Instagram... Can't wait to paint over those drab baby blue walls!<br />
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Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-5322197897431499132013-09-11T21:15:00.000-04:002013-09-11T21:15:48.654-04:001 monthDear Logan,<br />
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Already a month has passed by since you came into our lives! Words can't explain how happy, proud & grateful I am to be your mom! We are still getting to know each other, yet it almost feels like you've always been part of our lives! Sometimes you make the funniest little faces & you remind me so much of your sister! You love to be held and I totally love it when you're in my arms, just staring & smiling at me! You also started staring at your sister, as if you were already looking up to her! I'm so blessed to witness this new relationship growing up between you two!<br />
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Dear Livia,<br />
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The last month must have been a real roller coaster for you! We've had our ups & downs, but I can proudly say that there were a lot more ups than anything else! It's a real pleasure to see how thoughtful & caring you are towards your new little brother. When he cries & you simply stop whatever you're doing to sing him a lullaby...it just melts my heart, everytime! I know you already love him, I can totally see it in your eyes when you look at him. I know for a fact that you'll be an amazing big sis and I can now say that all my worries have totally disappeared! I'm so proud of you!<br />
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<br />Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-3734968848651024862013-09-10T10:53:00.002-04:002013-09-10T10:53:31.602-04:00Morning ritualsDuring my pregnancy, on weekends, Livia used to crawl into our bed to cuddle under the sheets & watch some cartoons before going downstairs to eat breakfast! I loved our little morning ritual...but lately (mostly since Logan has arrived now that I think about it) she won't come into our bed like she used to...and I totally miss our lazy morning starts...especially now that we don't really have any schedule, now that we can totally enjoy our family time, even on week days!<br />
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Yesterday morning, after a rough night with Logan, I was totally pleased when she came up to me, gave me a kiss & snuggled up into bed with me! I asked if she wanted to watch cartoons with me & she said yes! And guess what?... This morning too! Happiness can be made of lots of things...little things like lazy mornings in bed with my 2 babies! :) <br />
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Do you have any morning rituals with your little ones?<br />
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Feel free to share in the comment section!<br />
Have a good one!<br />
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Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-91038319676771284632013-09-08T10:00:00.000-04:002013-09-08T10:00:02.687-04:00Guest blog post #4: Sabrina from Les Loupiots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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--></style> <i>I first discovered Sabrina's blog called <a href="http://lesloupiots.ca/" target="_blank">Les Loupiots</a><span id="goog_757453575"></span><span id="goog_757453576"></span> via <a href="http://instagram.com/les_loupiots#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I totally fell in love with her style & aesthetic, so I decided to get in touch with </i><i><i>her through her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/loupiots" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. </i>She's a writer & film-maker, but most importantly, she's the proud mom of an adorable 6 months old baby boy called Edgar. Her cute blog is filled with her latest baby/kids-related finds & inspirations.</i><br />
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LILLE NORD | ONLINE MAGAZINE <br />
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I absolutely love Scandinavian culture, especially design & fashion. A couple of months ago, I discovered a new online magazine called <a href="http://lillenord.com/">Lille Nord</a>. This free mag is perfect for parents who love the Nordic style & want to be inspired by new projects. Across the pages, we discover fun DIY projects, activities to do with the kids & also funny recipes. <br />
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LILLE NORD features each month upcoming and established Scandinavian designers and offer to their readers a free illustration to print! Isn’t it great?<br />
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Already <a href="http://issuu.com/lillenord">4 issues are available to download</a> in PDF, perfect for your tablet! <br />
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Oh, they also share great discoveries on their blog, go take a look! Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-64286884016551561892013-09-02T09:04:00.001-04:002013-09-02T09:04:37.505-04:00Don't deny it...Do you have any issues with your kids when it comes to napping?<br />
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A few months ago, Livia has decided she simply didn't want to nap anymore when we're home. At day care, no problem! On the road, during a car ride, no problem either! But at home...FORGET IT!<br />
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Even when she's clearly tired, if you simply pronounce the word "nap" in front of her, BE AWARE!!! She will put up a fight... then, when you'll be cooking dinner, she will most probably fall asleep on the couch & be the grumpiest little person when you will wake her up!<br />
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Last week, she woke up really early & was starting to be really cranky, crying for no reasons so I told her she needed a little rest & would feel better afterwards! She ended up crying & yelling in her bedroom for about 45 minutes before FINALLY falling asleep! Let me tell you, this kind of behavior drives me nuts... it's sooooo exhausting! (Especially when all I wanted to do that day was to take a nap with my baby boy after the rough night we had!)<br />
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2 days ago, she kept fighting & didn't want to nap (same old story!)...and my boyfriend finally caught her sleeping on the powder room floor! What the hell?!?! When you end up falling asleep on the floor (especially in the powder room or bathroom) you CLEARLY are tired! Don't deny it!<br />
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Anyhow, the reason I'm writing those lines is because yesterday was kind of epic! At least for me as a mom! Haha! I've been able to convinced her to take a nap with me & her baby brother, in my bed! She didn't complain & even slept for almost 2 hours! A dream come true, I tell you! (even though I only slept about 30 minutes because Logan woke up to be fed...a power nap is better than no nap at all, right!) Her nap seriously made all the difference in the world! Her behavior & attitude throughout the day was way more pleasant than usual!<br />
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Today is a rainy day... perfect for a family nap, all cuddled up! Will I be able to convince her once again? Wish me luck! ;)<br />
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Have a lovely day!Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-52804854282046624252013-09-01T08:16:00.000-04:002013-09-01T10:27:04.538-04:00Guest blog post #3: Alexïs from Nana Toulouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMChCPvHTrCx13nTWlrcwF6iWlgcqtnIzxk1andNyoIJD-W4EYCAbKTkIJNnAPfjveTrmxN1T-CJfzPEfUTBRmAbuiCFDyuxIEWh5hQOhPYFFZZKCKghIgzAaSvEZTMvtyavAD9QvzEer/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-31+at+10.03.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMChCPvHTrCx13nTWlrcwF6iWlgcqtnIzxk1andNyoIJD-W4EYCAbKTkIJNnAPfjveTrmxN1T-CJfzPEfUTBRmAbuiCFDyuxIEWh5hQOhPYFFZZKCKghIgzAaSvEZTMvtyavAD9QvzEer/s200/Screen+Shot+2013-07-31+at+10.03.01+PM.png" width="200"></a><i>Alexïs is a mother of 3 (just for that, she has all of my admiration!) who is also a freelancer (more admiration over here!) She works as a fashion writer & has her own blog called <a href="http://nanatoulouse.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">NaNa Toulouse</a>. If I remember correctly, we've met through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nana.toulouse.7?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (common friends, common interests... ) but we've physically met a few months ago in the exact same "mommy event" where I met Marie, my 2nd guest blogger. Since then , we chat quite often! She's such a generous person, always has great advices & kind words! Thanks for sharing this post with us </i><i>Alexïs!</i><br>
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If you’re reading this today, chances are that Vanessa gave birth to
her second child!!! How exciting! I’m really super happy for them. Their
little family is growing, and Livia will now have a little brother to
grow up with.<br>
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I was SO excited to try out this recipe! I tested
it a few times with my son, Joseph (4 and half.) A total hit! Since
then, the kids are constantly asking me to make these “rainbow cookies.”<br>
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This recipe comes from an old issue of Coup de Pouce (I gotta
admit, I stole the magazine from a waiting room, only to try this
particular recipe. In my defense, the magazine was so old that I’m
positive that no one will miss it. If anything, I did that dental clinic
a favour… but I digress.) <br>
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It was only when I was going through
my pics that I noticed the half-eaten cookie on top of the pile. I
believe it was my sneaky little helper who was to blame! <br>
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Without any further delays, here is THE recipe:<br>
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Yields 36 cookies. (Well, no. More like 24. Mine must be bigger.)<br>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>1 1/4 cup (310 ml) of sugar </li>
<li>1 cup (250 ml) soft butter </li>
<li>2 eggs </li>
<li>1/4 cup
(60 ml) of corn syrup </li>
<li>1 tblsp. (15 ml) of vanilla extract </li>
<li>3 cups (750
ml) of all purpose flour</li>
<li>3/4 tsp. (4 ml) of baking powder </li>
<li>1/2 tsp. (2
ml) of baking soda </li>
<li>1/2 tsp. (2 ml) salt Candy covered chocolates, i.e.
M&Ms</li>
</ul>
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<ol>
<li>In a large bowl, mix the sugar and butter with a hand mixer.</li>
<li>Add
in the eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. Mix it all until smooth. Add in
flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir consistently.</li>
<li>Shape
the dough into little balls, approximately an inch and a half (4 cm) in
diameter. Place some sugar on a place, and roll the dough balls in the
sugar. Place the sugar-covered balls on two baking pans, keeping about
two inches (5 cm) in between each. Lightly flatten each ball with the
bottom end of a drinking glass. Into each cookie, press a few
candy-covered chocolates.</li>
<li>Preheat your oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake cookies for 7 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are firm on top.</li>
</ol>
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When Zack arrived home from school, he was the first to try our
heavenly treats! He really loved them, especially since these cookies
aren’t too sweet. Zack is more of a salty type; he doesn’t really have a
sweet tooth. If you’re like him, chances are you’ll love these cookies
too! Vanessa @ CUTIFULbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624133035665257475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902369994542809355.post-85503219615956402072013-08-25T10:00:00.000-04:002013-08-25T10:23:23.979-04:00Guest blog post #2: Marie from Why not moi<div class="entry-content clear-fix">
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<i>I've met Marie a few months ago in a little "mommy event". We've only
had the chance to talk a few minutes, but she seemed like such a
genuine & lovely person, I decided to get in touch with her
afterwards. After reading a bit of <a href="http://whynotmoi.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">her blog</a>, I knew that, once again, I
had find another cool mommy with whom I would probably get along pretty
well! Not so long ago, Marie made a big career move & decided to
jump head first in the freelancing world, and God do I admire her for
that! I'm really glad she accepted my offer to do a guest blog post for
me! Here she is with a few tips that might come in pretty handy!</i><br />
<br />
<i> </i>Hi folks! or should I say ladies? No offense Vaness, but for sure there can’t be that many boys reading our mama blogs. ;)<br />
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When Vaness asked me to write a post for her blog during her
“maternity leave” I was super happy and honored! Our kids have the same
age difference (my kids are 25 months apart, hers 27 months). So I
thought I’d talk about something relevant to both our situation!<br />
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When my baby was born, my toddler (aka Mr. Stubborn) had a REALLY
hard time dealing with it. Even if we had done lots of different things
to prepare him for the new baby’s arrival… (Btw, we tried not to go
overboard. Some days, your toddler just doesn’t want to hear AGAIN about
that stupid new baby arriving ‘soon’. lolol)<br />
So when I was breastfeeding the new baby, my toddler was: a busy/needy toddler AND also a real jealous big brother.<br />
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<b>Here are tricks to help manage a toddler when you are breastfeeding a newborn</b>.
I didn’t try everything but hope you can find something useful in
there! If they don’t work that great the 1st time you try it, don’t
despair and try again!<br />
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<b>Before baby is born</b><br />
<ol>
<li>Talk with your child about newborns. Tell them that they are pretty
freakin’ boring and that they pretty much just nurse/sleep/cry! That
they need to be held all the time!</li>
<li>Toddlers (and big humans sometimes too, HA!) are SELFISH creatures:
Tell stories about what he was like as a newborn and how you took care
of him and nursed him all the time.</li>
<li>Toddlers are selfish (see point 2) but they LOVE to help. Talk about
the things that the child will be able to help you with, while you are
feeding: bring your bottle of water, the baby’s blanket, his plush toy,
the TV remote (!). Tell him that he’ll be able to sing (softly… hahaha)
to baby.</li>
<li>If possible, get your child to see really young babies and nursing
babies: in person or on youtube! Read books that show newborns and
nursing babies.</li>
</ol>
<b>During</b><br />
<ol>
<li>Make a special ‘breastfeeding toy basket’ that comes out only when
breastfeeding. Toys he hasn’t seen before. Easy puzzles, toy cars,
stickers, a shape-sorting toy, a couple of new books. They can all be
used things, as long as he hasn’t seen them (don’t spend too much $$).
And you can rotate the toys in there.To be bluntly honest, I though
this was the best tip EVER! I heard a few moms saying it worked well
with their kids. Unfortunately, my eldest is so stubborn and he was in
his tantrum phase, BAD. Taking away the basket when the feeding was over
created just more problems for me! I really hope this will work for
you!!</li>
<li>Nurse sitting on the floor in a small safe play area where he can play, but can’t escape.</li>
<li>If you and the baby are comfortable nursing in a sling that’s great!
Also your toddler won’t try to brush the baby’s hair or, pinch him in
the face(!) while you are trying to nurse.</li>
<li>Read books, snuggle and talk with your toddler.</li>
<li>If he is old enough, play games like “I Spy” and “Simon Says”.</li>
<li>Breastfeed during your toddler’s snack time. He will be busy eating!</li>
<li>Get a fresh toy out of the toy box that he hasn’t seen in a while.</li>
<li>Allow “special” TV time. Hey, I don’t like my kids to watch TV either but sometime you just need to let go!</li>
<li>iPad anyone?</li>
<li>I’ve read that some toddlers like to pretend-nurse their dolls or stuffed animals while mama is nursing baby.</li>
<li>SELFISH, I TOLD YOU: Look at your toddler’s baby book or baby
pictures. Or tell stories about when your toddler was a little baby,
when he was born. I have done this in other situations but talk to them
about them to diverse the situation and abort a tantrums and it has
worked well!</li>
<li>If you have the energy, go to toddler groups some mornings. They keep busy and don’t even want to hang out with you!</li>
<li>On a really bad day, don’t be afraid to ask for some H.E.L.P.. A
neighbor, your sister-in-law, a friend. The worst that can happen is
that people will say no!</li>
</ol>
Good luck and congrats Vaness!<br />
Marie xxo</div>
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