Monthly Archives: November 2016

Stocking Stuffers for Babies and Toddlers

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

There are now only 25 days left until Christmas! I took advantage of some of the amazing black Friday shopping deals a few days ago, and stocked up on a lot of great toys for Gracie. I usually always forget about the stocking gifts, but this year I am prepared! I love shopping for stocking stuffers because the gifts are tiny and cute but usually end up being Gracie’s favorite toys. Side note- * do you wrap your stocking stuffers? As a kid, I don’t think our stocking presents were wrapped, but I can’t remember.

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

Anyways, I wanted to round up some of my favorite stocking stuffers for baby + toddler! Everything but one is from a small shop. I love shopping small and handmade because it’s amazing to support these makers! They are working day in and day out creating these products. It’s so important and fulfilling to support these small shops rather than always buying from big name box stores.

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

Here is my 2016 Stocking Stuffers Guide!

1 + Natemia Baby Brush Set 

This brush set comes with three amazing brushes. Perfect for messy toddler hair, but also great for massaging baby’s scalp. Each brush has it’s own unique features! They are high quality and are sure to last for a long time!

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

2 + Bella B Bubble Bath – 

I love this travel size Bubble Bath. It’s a perfect treat for baby and also for mom! I love the refreshing smell, but what I love even more is that it is all natural and free of any artificial preservatives.

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

3 + Sillichews Donut Teether

 This adorable donut teether is perfect for a teething baby or a toddler cutting their molars. Gracie has loved this toy since she was 6 months old. It’s long lasting, adorable, and also effective. It also makes a cute accessory for a toddler kitchen.

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

4 + New Little Wonders Toy – 

Another great teether toy! This rainbow charm is easy to grasp. It has bright colors which helps visual stimulation! I love how soft the silicone is, which makes it a great teether. And best of all, it’s the perfect size for baby’s stocking!

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

5 + Templeton Silver Pacifier Clip – 

I’ve written about these clips many times on my blog and instagram. The Templeton Silver clips are perfect if your baby uses a pacifier. These gorgeous clips help keep the paci clean and off the ground. It also helps promote independence because baby can easily find their pacifier and put it in their mouth whenever they need it. I love how they are so dainty looking, as opposed to other pacifier clips. These make great gifts, too!

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

6 + Lillibug Creations Bows – 

You can’t have a stocking without some Christmas Bows! Well, I suppose if you have a boy, you can. But, these are a must-have for a girly girl like Gracie. I love Lillibug Creations new Christmas bows! They stay put in baby’s hair and are the perfect accessories to any holiday outfit.

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

7+ Colored Pencils – 

These are not from a small shop, rather we picked them up from Ikea. But they rock! I think these make a great stocking stuffer. They don’t break (like crayons do) and they color great! They last for a long time. I like that they are a bit bigger than crayons because it makes it way easier for Gracie to hold. And the best part is, the colored pencils are water soluble. So after you color, you can actually take a wet brush and blend the colors, almost like water colors! How neat!

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

8 + Katahdin Nooks Mini TeePee – 

How cute is this?!?! Katahdin Nooks is extremely popular for their big teepees, like one’s that your baby can go inside and play in. Well, now they offer mini teepees!! These make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Gracie loves playing with her teepee with little dolls and animals. These mini teepees also look amazing styled on a shelf in a nursery!

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

Stocking Stuffer Guide 2016! These are great ideas for baby or toddler! Love the whole list

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Holiday House Tour

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

I’m usually not one to decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I always felt like it took away from the fall feel of Thanksgiving. But, here we are, decorating for Christmas! This is our first Christmas in our new house, so I wanted to actually enjoy the decorations this year. It always feels like it goes too fast. With it being our first year in our home, we don’t have too many decorations. Our house style is very simple, so with our decorations, we wanted to keep it simple, too. We go for a less is more feel. Anyways, here’s a look at our new home and house decorations!

We went for a more minimalist tree theme this year, too. A simple tree skirt, only a few red ornaments, and a white garland. Ah, it’s perfect! Not sure why I didn’t turn on the lights for the photo, but you get the idea. The two chairs on the side of the tree were found at a thrift store! They are so comfy. The blanket is the falsa blanket from Wild Sunshine Threads.

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more! Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

We moved our Ikea couches around a bit to be able to fit the tree in the perfect spot. I love the new set up! It’s so open, yet cozy and comfortable. We love this room because there is no TV. So naturally when we sit in here, we just end up talking for hours. Gracie loves reading in this room :).

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

Here’s a look from another perspective. As you can see, our walls are pretty bare. While I LOVE them because it’s so simple and eye pleasing, I do feel like it’s missing stuff on the walls. Any ideas?! I’m stumped.

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more! Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more! Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

As you walk through the house, you enter the family room/kitchen area. Here is a look at the tree from the family room.

On the wall, I hung a shelf with some of Gracie’s christmas photos and another little tree. I call this tree Gracie’s tree, hehe.

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!
Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

In our kitchen, I put just a few decorations up. A little tree on the table, a banner on our chalkboard, and some other little things.

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

We just mounted the TV onto our kitchen island so that it can be tucked away when we’re not watching it. Love when the TV is not the center of attention.

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

Our table is from Ikea and our chairs are from amazon (Giantex eames chairs).

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more! Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

Well, there ya have it! A sneak peek into our home and our christmas decorations! We are still finishing up our bedroom and office, so I will share those soon! Are your christmas decorations up? I would love to see them!

Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

 Holiday House Tour From Graceful Mommy! Beautiful and simple, less is more!

Ekos Kids Review

Ekos Kids Moccasins Revew

Christmas is FAST approaching and I do not feel ready at all! I’m like so ready mentally- because I love Christmas, but when I think about all the things to do… well I’m not totally ready for all that. Anyways, what I have checked off my list is get Gracie an ADORABLE christmas shoe! Check!

Ekos Kids Moccasins Revew

Gracie’s new Christmas moccasins are from this amazing company called Ekos Kids. They are an online boutique that specializes in children’s accessories and baby moccs! Their shoes go from newborn to 24 months. What I love about Ekos Kids shoes is the gorgeous leather they use! The shoes are made from 100% leather- which makes them SOO comfortable. It allows allows a good grip on the bottom which is great for learning how to walk. They are super easy to take on and off, which I totally appreciate.

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I love the Christmas pair Gracie got- it’s called Plaid Fun on their site. I love that it is more elegant than most moccs, making it the perfect pair for our Christmas parties this year. It will go with her several outfits. Yes, Gracie does outfit changes during parties. Yes, she’s a princess. I don’t think I’ll be changing her shoes though because these go cute with everything!

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My other favorite pairs from Ekos Kids are the winter blush and the denim black. Ah, just GORGEOUS!!

Make sure to check out the sizing guide to ensure the best fit for your babe!

S: 4.5″/11.4cm (approx. 3-6 M)

M: 5.0″/12.7cm (approx. 6-12 M)

L: 5.5″/13.9cm (approx. 12-18 M)

XL:6.0″/15.2cm (approx. 18-24 M)

Measure from the tip of the big toe to the end of the heel.  Add at least ¼ to ½ an inch for wiggle and growing room then choose closest size.

I highly recommend Ekos Kids when you’re looking for some good shoes this season! They also make GREAT baby gifts 🙂 hint hint.

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Watch Gracie run around in her new shoes: