Activities, Art and Culture: Homade Books with the Children

The children and I made a book!
I have been wanting to see how well they would follow directions and take interest in a "real project" together, and they did amazing!

We pulled out all the crafting materials to decide what we would use. I did the cover and let them do the inside pages (with a little guidance).

It was so fun! I talked to them about what we were doing, colors and what was happening with our "story". I really recommend doing this with your kid at any age. It makes them think, get creative, you get to see their creativity too.

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Monthly Boxes: The Honest Co.

        

So I subscribed to Honest Co, a baby and toddler personal care/ health line by Jessica Alba, and so far I love the Infant and Toddler Multivitamin Powder. I also tried the diapers, wipes and a sample of the hand wash, hair & body wash, hair conditioner, body lotion and healing balm.

I like the Infant and Toddler Multivitamin Powder because it boasts;
Pure & Unadulterated. HONESTLY FREE of commonly found binders, fillers, allergens, synthetic additives, pesticides & contaminants

Healthy Probiotics. Made with a unique blend of 500 million live bacteria cultures clinically proven to support a strong immune system & healthy digestion 

Real Food Based. Filled with 22 essential vitamins & minerals from 31 organic fruit & veggies, in addition to key antioxidants, superfoods, amino acids & more 

Key Nutrients. Optimal balance of Vitamin D, Vitamin A, folic acid & iron to support brain function & promote healthy growth & development 

Doctor Formulated & Recommended. Developed by a team of experts, beginning with only the purest, nourishing ingredients, and crafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality product

In that order!

Since having my first child I have gotten very serious about health and in addition to feeding my kid (now kids) organic, not genetically modified, local foods. This mulyi-powder is the cherry on top! I feel so good when I know I am giving them good wholesome and real food!

Steph

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My Style: Obtaining a Wardrobe for the new wife mommy woman that is me

Anthropologies Market's striped, pocketed, drop waist frock boasts a throw-on-in-a-cinch quality that's perfect for summer.

This was perfect! when i try on clothes i love when its a "no brainer buy". My rules that make it a "no brainer buy" are, it feels good on my skin, sown well, rich color and looks good on my body, makes me feel like i look great! so this was an easy buy no regrets no trip to the cleaners for tailoring. 

I am really into getting my wardrobe together lately. I want to be a hot mom not frumpy and just forget the woman that's now added on wife and mother! 

 So I will define my style as fresh, clean, classy,  classics duds and minimalist. 

I'm so excited to use fashion to express myself as Steph the woman while being wife and mother.

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steph

Good Ol Fashion Yard Play

Zoe and I drying off in the sun, after a long day of water play with our favorite neighbors and family : )

So if you haven't noticed i am more of a picture taker than a paragraph for every post type blogger. Id like to think that means that when I do have something to say in a post its noteworthy, quotable and darn important. So Im going to be true to that and I think Ill get a lot more posting done!

XO
steph
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Gymboree with Zoe "Climbing"

I Love to Cook

Did I mention I love to cook? Well I do...

There, a balanced dinner

Garlic Fries, Lemon Butter Salmon and Broccoli

All done. My Anthropologie apron makes me feel super cute and domestic looking! Hehe! Now for the dishes : (

Time to get Back in Shape!

So I totally planned to take advantage of my husband being a personal trainer and be back into shape by now. But I forgot the part where I have to work around his schedule, our two little ones (both under two years old) and the strong urge to just do nothing when i have free time. So my darling husband came up with a fitness program for me! (blushing) Its the

 "Busy Mommy 4 week Tummy Tightener"

The kids were both sleep! (Amazing!) So I jumped into my workout wear and grabbed my mat and hit the floor!

 Here are the details;
            

Jawz Fitness presents the "Busy Mommy 4 week Tummy Tightener"

for mothers with children 5 years and below

Begins Monday October 1, 2012 there will be a 9am and 6pm session

at The Forum 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California 
 on Manchester and Kareem Court

Sessions are 30 minutes long and each class will have a maximum 15 Mommy's

to give everyone adequate attention and so mothers can get back to their busy lives

This is a 3 times a week, 4 week program for $77

held each month

Call (323) 218-1052 or email jawzfitness@gmail.com

the cool part is that myself and other moms are going to come out with our kids in their strollers and werk! Get a walk/jog lap in, where I totally plan to mingle (hehe), then park it and get a work out in and get outta there before baby needs a diaper change!

I love it! This is my husbands version of writing a song for me and singing it to his own melody on a guitar.

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Steph