My DIY To Do List

There are just way to many things that I want to do! From blankets to clothes, carseat covers to baby slings and so many other things. So here are some ideas I thought were awesome that way you can make them and let me know how it came out!

DIY Baby Wrap

I have an evenflo baby carrier that a bought for 30 bucks and have used it once. It just feels thick and bulky and uncomfortable. This one seems very light weight and easy to make. Click below to see the tutorial from A Load of Craft.

You can find this tutorial here 

Baby Wrap Tutorial 

DIY Burp Cloths

I can never have enough burp cloths. As soon as a I grab one, it's time for another. This tutorial is amazing and I can wait to start making my own.

 

Burp Cloth Tutorial

DIY Carseat Canopy

A light blanket would never do for this. I refuse to use one, I have to have a canopy. Plus, it's super adorable.

 Carseat Canopy

 DIY Funhouse

So this is something that my son will definitely have when he gets old enough. It is just so creative and awesome.

Funhouse 

I hope you enjoy making these and please share your experience with any of the tutorials posted on this blog.

Amazing Products.

So, I decided to do a post about the things that have made being a mommy a little easier. These are items that I think no mother should go with out and quite frankly I don't know how they do.

Baby Wipe Warmer

So, if your little one is anything like mine he/she hates cold wipes on their bums. I have found that this wipe warmer keeps the wipes warm and they hold their moisture amazingly. It definitely makes diaper changes a little easier. You can find it on Amazon here

Baby Lounger

This baby lounger is perfect for laying your baby safely down while you grab a toy or take millions of pictures. You can find it on Amazon here.

Exercise Ball

This exercise ball helped me with speeding along labor and also worked great on those long nights with a fussy baby. The bouncing motion help soothe your little one. You can also find it on Amazon here.

Gripe Water

OMG. That is about all I can say about Gripe Water. Ryker will have a belly ache and I will give him some and he will immediately settle down. You can definitely find this at you local CVS for 9.99 or on Amazon here

DIY Boutique Travel Wipe Case

I know you have all seen those adorable diaper wipe cases that someone probably bought for 20 dollars at some boutique.

Like this one.

Well, I decided that I was going to make one myself. This entire project cost me under ten bucks (everything can be found at walmart) and it turned out pretty well for my first time.

Here's what you will need:

1 travel wipe case. (I used the huggies one)

1 Quilt batting.

1/2 yard of fabric. (This is more than plenty. I got extra just in case.)

1 package of ribbon or trim.

1 hot glue gun and 3-6 hot glue sticks.

I wasn't smart enough to take pictures of my progress because I was too excited, so I will just have to explain the process.

Step 1: Cut a piece of batting to fit your case. This helps to cover the the pop up dispenser hole and adds a 

            little padding to the top. I also did the same for the bottom, but if you don't want to spend the extra

            time that's okay.

Step 2: Glue the batting to your case. I would recommend doing a little at a time or you can do it all at once.

            Just make sure you do it quick so that the glue is still hot.

Step 3: Cut and glue your fabric. I cut a bigger piece than I needed, glued it to my case and then trimmed it.

            You want to make sure you leave enough fabric to cover to the middle of the sides. This does not 

             need to be perfect because you trim will cover the ends. Repeat with both sides.      

Step 4: My case has a piece of ribbon going from side to side at the bottom. Like the picture shown below.

            If you want this make sure you glue this first, also gluing to the middle of the sides.

Step 5: Glue your trim around the sides of your case. Covering the ends of the fabric and ribbon.

Now you are all done and can stuff your case with baby wipes and be a very stylish mommy (or daddy)

Here are the finished results of mine and I hope you had fun with this like I did.

The Reveal

After having our beautiful baby boy, we decided to announce our pregnancy and the birth of Ryker. How should we do it? Should we just call everyone, send out pictures? Then we decided the perfect way to announce to the world that we had just had our first child.

FACEBOOK!

Within minutes of posting this picture, along with maternity photography and baby pictures, I had never had so many status and photo comments. 

I don't regret not telling extended family and friends immediately because baby Ryker showed up with a bang that few of my friends and family will be able to compete with. I will forever be able to tell my son how we were able to keep a secret for nine very long months and introduced him in a way no one will be soon to forget.