A MESS FREE HIKE

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Ever since I became a Mama I've totally turned into a major germaphobe. I'm always stressing about what Asher touches, puts in his mouth, puts in his nose... You know all the messy little things toddler boys do. I know that getting dirty is the norm for his age, but I must say I do love a clean, germ free babe. Over the weekend, I sat my germaphobe worries aside and decided to take Asher to the Morongo Preserve Basin for a fun filled day of hiking. The child loves to be outdoors and the weather has been a little cooler lately so it was a perfect day to go!

Once we arrived at the preserve I let Asher explore for a bit and then we sat down in the picnic area for a nice picnic lunch. Of course by this time he had already decided to get his hands dirty and luckily I packed a canister of Wet-Naps in the diaper bag which made for a quick clean up! What I love about these wipes are that they are super soft, yet durable enough to clean the mess. I always have to be cautious of what I use on Asher's delicate little skin and Wet-Nap wipes moisturize with aloe so they are mild and safe... And I love that I can pick them up at my local Walmart. One of the downfalls to us living in a super small town is that I am very limited to shopping resources here. Luckily Walmart stocks Wet-Nap products and is only a short drive from us and because of their everyday low prices, these wipes are a great deal!

After lunch I surprised Asher with a cookie. The child loves cookies (who doesn't?!) and as you can tell Wet-Nap wipes came to my rescue once again! Asher is becoming quite independent these days so I've now started letting him wipe his hands and mouth after a snack... I must say he does a pretty good job, but this cookie was a melty chocolatey mess! 

Once he was cleaned up I tossed the Wet-Nap canister into the diaper bag and we sat out on our hike. The other nice thing about the wipes are that they don't take up a ton of space in the diaper bag! Total plus when I've gotta pack 2 camelbacks, my camera, and all my other junk! 

The Preserve was beautiful and so green! It's so crazy to see greenery in the desert... I'm so used to the sightings of sand and tumble weeds that I get a little giddy when I seen greenery and grass. There were a number of trails to do and we settled for just doing one quick trail. We seen a ton of lizards, birds, and spiders! Asher kept looking for a "lion", it was pretty cute!

After we finished the hike I cleaned Asher up and we headed back home. He had such a great time and thanks to Wet-Nap wipes, I was able to enjoy myself without worrying about dirt, germs, and whatever else Asher managed to get into. I also didn't have to worry about giving him a bath right away when we got home. I'm a huge fan of Wet-Nap wipes and always have a canister on hand! You can buy Wet-Nap wipes at any local Walmart. The product may be located in various areas of the store, but I was able to find mine in the napkin/paper goods aisle. Also be sure to print this Wet-Nap coupon HERE to save .55 cents off a Wet-Nap product! 

Happy Monday! 

XO,

Emily 

Sponsor Spotlight... Wren and Rumor

Wren and Rumor is online children's shop that offers handmade modern and unique blankets, pillows, stationary, and more. Their designs are bright, vibrant, and one of a kind... They also offer a great variety of personalized items for your little. I am obsessed with the fabric choices, colors, and overall designs of their amazing products. 

Last week I opened my mailbox to find this absolutely beautiful plus printed blanket from Wren and Rumor. I nearly died when I pulled it out of the package.. This blanket is seriously amazing! I am blown away by the quality and design... The thickness is perfect, not too thick, and not too thin.. super versatile and perfect for just about anything! A good sized blanket as well.. Asher will get a ton of use out of it throughout the years... And not to mention it is the perfect little accessory to his room! I adore this blanket and HIGHLY recommend it! It is seriously perfection! 

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Sponsor Spotlight... Mulberry Press Co.

Mulberry Press Co. is one of my absolute favorite handmade shops. I first ran across Mulberry Press Co. when I was trying to find a perfect little print for Asher's room and immediately fell in love with their "Goodnight Sleep Tight" print on Etsy. I then began to follow Sera, the creator behind MPC, on Instagram and she is the sweetest lady ever! Mulberry Press Co. carries everything from prints, to cards, to mouse pads, to totally rad coffee mugs and more! Their designs are clean, simple, and one of a kind... Definitely a fit for any style of home! I can not say enough great things about Mulberry Press Co.! Sera is such an inspirational and talented individual!
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MPC sent me this darling little print that I adore so much! I framed it and hung it in our master bedroom. I admire it every morning when I get out of bed!

Don't forget to enter the amazing holiday giveaway going on right now! You could win an amazing watercolor mousepad from Mulberry Press Co.!!!

A huge thank you to Mulberry Press Co. and all of their amazingness!!!!! 

Sponsor Spotlight... This Freckled Girl

This Freckled Girl is a fabulous little online children's shop that sells beautiful well made organic knit leggings. I have purchased a few pairs and I must say the are great! Well made, wash nicely, and stylish... Three very important things. As most of you know I'm sucker for the lumberjack plaid (You can Asher's lumberjack nursery here) and when I seen these I feel in love... They are perfect for Fall/Winter season. I styled them with a H&M band tee, a vintage gap jacket that I turned into a vest, and a sock cap... Kathleen Amelia captured some beautiful photos of Asher in them!

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Sponsor Spotlight... A Summer Afternoon...

If you are looking for excellent handcrafted toys for your little A Summer Afternoon is the shop for you... They hand make high quality wooden toys that are perfect for the littles. They recently sent me this beautifully handcrafted flatbed truck that Asher loves... The wood is baby soft and truck glides smoothly over surfaces. Asher is obsessed with anything he can push and absolutely loves this toy! And I love that the truck is made from safe materials such as organic maple and walnut.... The toy is so precious and a favorite of ours! They have an array of organic wooden toys to choose from and with the holidays right around the corner, they would make a perfect gift. I HIGHLY recommend these toys for your littles! So so pleased with this toy! 

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Have you checked out A Summer Afternoon yet? If so what toys of theirs are you loving!?!