Monday, January 25, 2021

Baby Registry Must Haves

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about what to include on a baby registry! I got so many helpful responses.  Some things shared were general and some were specific products.  I also appreciated a lot of the advice I received about types of things to get (or not get!). 

Here is some of the specific advice I got:

-Get lots pajamas with zippers and NO SNAPS

-Use plastic bibs, not fabric ones

-Get a backpack diaper bag, not an over the shoulder one

-Register for baby proofing and safety items

-Get a cart for diapers to put next to your bed

-"Less is best" as far as stuff!

-Register for a sound machine!

-Save the name and number of an IBCLC, and have your partner make an appointment.  Breastfeeding is a skill.

-Use cloth diapers (the kind that are a large absorbent cloth, not real diapers) as a spit-up rag

-Get a traveling sleep pod (like a little tent for babies that can get completely dark)

Here are some specific products that were recommended to me: 

Monitors:

-Owlet Monitor

-YI Baby Monitor

Bouncers:

-Bjorn Bouncer

-Mamaroo

Health and Grooming:

-Red Cross Nail Clippers

-Nose Frida

-Earth Mama Organic Sitz

-Calmoseptine Ointment (for diaper rashes)

-Diaper Genie

Nursing:

-Milk Snob nursing/carseat cover

-Hakka pump

Blankets and Swaddles:

-Copper Pear Soft Swaddles

-Sleepea Swaddles

-Aden and Anais Easy Swaddles

-Saranoni Blankets

-Halo Sleepsacks

Baby Loungers:

-Dock a Tot

-Snuggle Me Organic Lounger

-Boppy Newborn Lounger

Baby Carrier:

-Ergobaby Carrier

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Sunday, January 3, 2021

Our Top Books of 2020

2020 was the year of reading for the JLHL sisters. Between us we read about 100 books! We wanted to share some of our top favorites with you if you are looking for some good reads for 2021. 



Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Psythe was a commentary on many of the issues we have in our world today. It was fascinating how to author paralleled what was happening in the future world with what happens now. Even with a "perfect" society, greed and power corrupts. -Katie

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
This book focused on the wife of CS Lewis and addressed some very difficult moral issues, such as how to navigate your religious convictions about marriage, fidelity, and family when you're being disrespected in your own marriage. It was inspiring to read how religion changed her life but didn't stop her from struggling with questions and problems. -Katie

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
If you love a good thriller/who dunnit, this book is for you! This one has you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what happened to the main character who mysteriously disappears without a trace. -Christina 

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
This book twists and teases your brain. Written from the perspectives of a silent patient in a mental hospital and her therapist. It keeps your attention to the very last page. (Warning, there is a lot of language in this book.) -Christina and Anna

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
This one was fascinating! It was crazy to imagine what it would be like to wake up with 10 years of your life forgotten and to view what your life had become. -Katie, Christina, Anna

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
We especially love this book because it is about sisters and a mother-daughter relationship, two things near and dear to our hearts. It has a wonderful message of forgiveness, and that you never know what others have been through in their darkest times. -Anna 

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
We love a good historical fiction book and this one did not disappoint. It was even better, because it was based on true accounts from Tennessee Children's Home Society. Fascinating, sad, and hopeful all at once. -Anna and Christina 

Educated by Tara Westover
Another book that blows your mind over and over. It is a true, honest memoir of a girl who grew up with one view of the world, then began to discover a new view as she grew up. -Anna and Christina 

The Woman in The Window by AJ Finn
Another thriller that keeps you guessing. Anna suffers from agoraphobia and sees something through the window that she shouldn't have. -Christina 







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Monday, November 23, 2020

JLHL Holiday Shopping Guide

 We had a request to put together a holiday shopping guide. Your wish is our command!


Gifts for Him

FROTHER:

'Tis hot cocoa season! We looooove this inexpensive but useful gift! The frother mixes your beverages so there are no lumps and leaves it with frothy deliciousness on top. Find it here.



Gifts for Her


MIXBOOK PERSONALIZED 2021 CALENDAR:

https://www.mixbook.com/

We are crazy about Mixbook products! They are so easy to make, and beautiful! You can make a family calendar for $25 plus shipping. This is the kind of gift our Mom likes the very best! 


WETBRUSH:

                                              


This is a great, inexpensive stocking stuffer! Check out the video above for why we love it! Only $10!

CC BEANIES:




The right length, not too tight, and super cute! Only $11 each.


WAVER:


Love how this waver makes cute, beachy waves and they last for days! It's a great price point at under $30 at full price! Find it here.

Gifts for Kids


GEODES:


Kids (Katie and Christina's boys especially) love cool rocks, they love surprises, and they love hidden treasure. In this kit, they get to break open their own geodes and see what’s inside! Find them here.

CRYSTAL GROWING KIT:



If your kids love science, this is such a great gift idea that does not involve a screen! Find it here.

TACO CAT GOAT CHEESE PIZZA & TOO MANY MONKEYS CARD GAMES:

Our kids love family games and we love these ones because they are fun for adults and kids alike. Our kids can play these on their own! Only $10 Find it here. 

                                                      Too many Monkeys here. Also $10!

GARFIELD:


Katie's 10 year old stepson was crazy about this Garfield treasury from our parents. But, honestly, these classic comic books are great for comic book fans of all ages. Find them here.


Stocking Stuffers


SPINGRIP:



The spingrip is a super fun gadget for stocking stuffers! Think pop socket meets fidget spinner. Find it here.
SPINGRIP:
APPLE WATCH BAND:

Christina has had this watch band for a couple years now and it's her favorite! Silicone band with super cute design. Only $8, perfect stocking stuffer. Find it here.

SLINKY:


Even we would be stoked to get a slinky in my stocking! This is a perfect stocking stuffer for all ages and it comes in a three pack. This is a classic toy that never gets old. Find them here.

MOCHI SQUISHY ANIMALS:


These are so cute and also double as fidget toys. Great for all ages. Fun to give away, too. So random but kids love them! Find them here.

Tile




If you’re like Katie and lose your keys on the regular, then this stocking stuffer is for you. After Katie’s last lost keys fiasco, her friend sent her one of these tiles that she said she herself uses on her keys, wallet, passport, and remote. She also gave the tip that they have big sales around Black Friday! Find them here.

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