Baby Favorites || Small Toys (6 - 12 months)

I am still in disbelief that my baby is turning 1 in less than a month. In honor of Cam's upcoming birthday celebration, I wanted to start a mini series of our 'baby favorites' highlighting some of Cam's (and mommy's) favorite things. This series will run for the next month and I will be posting weekly with different categories of favorites.

This week is all about small toys. Every morning we have playtime in the family room (which has now turned into Cam's playroom). I have 3 baskets with small toys that we keep in our cabinet under the tv for easy access. These toys help keep him busy while I rush to make that first glorious cup of coffee. 

Here is a round up of Cam's favorite small toys (each under $16):



1 || Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Click n Learn Remote - Cam goes straight for our remote when it's in his sight. This one was a no brainer. It has big buttons, lights up and really obnoxious voices that sing and say numbers and such. 

2 || VTech Rhyme and Discover Book - We have a similar sound book made by Fisher Price at our house, but my mom purchased this one to keep at their house and Cam loves it! The 'pages' are thick and plastic so it's easy for him to turn them and the buttons, lights and sounds keep him very entertained. 

3 || Fisher-Price Babys First Blocks and Rock Stack Bundle - This was given to us by Bill's parents and it is one of the most used toys! Camden loves the rings, especially the one on the top that rattles. We also love the blocks and bucket for learning shapes and colors. 

4 |Baby Einstein Roller-pillar Activity Balls - These are a recent find from Target. Camden loves the balls that rattle and the smiley face one lights up when you hit it. 

5 || Oball Grip & Play Sensory Toy - This is the perfect distraction in the high chair. Cam usually plays with this for a bit while I get his food ready. It suctions right to the high chair tray!

6 || Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stack & Roll Cups - These are definitely on heavy demand these days. The cups not only stack, but they also nest in each other. Cam loves to bang these together and drop them on our hardwood floor! This boy loves to make noise!

7 || Baby Einstein Musical Toy- Keys to Discovery Piano - This was actually a gift I added to his Easter basket and has been one of his favorites ever since. The little piano keys play music and also say "1, 2, 3" in english and spanish. It is also a great toy for on the go and in the car. 

8 || Little Tikes Play Triangle - I got this toy for Cam shortly after he started sitting up. I liked that he could sit with it and play. There are so many little gadgets that he can explore. It's also lightweight and rattles when he picks it up. 


There you have it! The first round of Cam's favorites!

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We are taking Cam trick or treating (to my parents house and maybe our neighbors tops) tonight! I can't wait to see him in his little fury costume :) Follow me on instagram to get a little peak at all the fun tonight!

Fall Basics || Mixing Patterns




striped long sleeve tee (less than $10!) | blanket scarf (out of stock, similar here and here) | jean leggings | boot socks (similar) | hunter boots | satchel | ray bans


It is really starting to feel like fall now. This week it has been quite frigid in the mornings. We did have a sunny day in the afternoon on Monday, but the rest of this week is looking chilly, grey with some showers. This outfit is my go to on cold rainy days. This blanket scarf (out of stock currently, but I've linked to similar ones below) is so warm and is literally the size of a blanket! I've been meaning to do a post on how to wear a blanket scarf, but for time's sake if you need some inspiration, click here

One of my favorite fall trends this year is mixing stripes with plaid. This striped long sleeve tee is so comfy and it's less than $10!! I've also 'invested' in a similar white striped long sleeved tunic that I love for layering with my blankets scarves. 

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I can't believe it's just a few days away from Halloween and it will be November next week!
Our neighborhood's Halloween is tomorrow night and I can't wait to get Cam dressed to go trick or treating! We probably will only make it to a few houses, but it will be fun!

Happy Wednesday and happy fall shopping!

Weekending

It was a cozy fall weekend that flew by so quickly! Bill's parents were in town Friday and Saturday, so we spent a lot of time just at home with them. I think they really enjoyed the quality time with little Cam man. It was chilly and drizzling most of Saturday, but the men were able to complete a few house projects and rake leaves. Bill and his dad actually got a new toy (a leaf vacuum/shredder) to help clean up our lawn. It works pretty well! 

Saturday night we were able to sneak away while the grandparents watched Cam for a date night! I always look forward to our fancy date nights when we have the chance to get out. 


We went to dinner at Oscar's in Dublin. The food was phenomenal! Neither of us had ever been to Oscar's before and we were very impressed. It's a pretty non-assuming place on the outside, but inside it has a nice bar and dining area. I ordered the scallops with cauliflower mash and green beans. The sauce with the scallops was a sage browned butter with almonds and capers. So amazing! Bill ordered the fillet with blue cheese, mashed potatoes and a wine sauce. Of course, we also enjoyed a few glasses of wine because #yolo. 


Of course, now that we are old a few glasses of wine equals a next day headache. Since when did I become such a light weight?! So we spent the majority of the day in our PJs, but we were able to get out of the house for a nice walk around the block. It was a gorgeous day! 

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I can't believe it is already Halloween week! I picked up a few goodies at my local Target last week to help get me in the mood. I've been so obsessed with Camden's outfit, I hadn't really planned anything for myself?! I think I may use those devil horns... in a creative way :)


How was your weekend?

I'm linking up with Biana for weekending!