Though it’s beginning to feel like summer is coming to a close… it’s not over yet! We’ve had a full schedule and a great time this summer, and here at FMB, we like to celebrate whenever we get a chance. No one’s days are perfect, and we take the crying fits and bumps and bruises along with the rest of em’, but when it comes down to it, we choose to remember the good. The long days spent in the sun and the nights crawling into bed with the linger of sunscreen and salty air still in our hair. The tan of our skin and the blonde streaks of hair signaling cumulative hours of play under a golden sun.
Each night, whether at the dinner table or when tucking my littles into bed, I ask what their favorite part of the day has been… and the answers always range from sweet to adorably funny (and many times are a moment of the day that I’ve already forgotten, it really is sweet what our wee ones remember). I’ve been thinking about my favorite parts of summer, and really, it’s been so filled to the brim with good memories it’s hard to choose (though our day spent splashing through Brooklyn’s Pier waterpark to a backdrop of the NYC skyline ranks up towards the top, more on our #bluesummertour to come!). So, yes, there are times of chaos and mess, but today, we want to celebrate all the good that summer brings! Below are some of our recent favorites for mama and baby… and one FMB reader will win it all!
1// Picture Alphabet Blocks by Little Sapling Toys. Modern organic building blocks in natural wood tones make a great for a fu
2// “Some Like it Sunny” Bloom Theory Camera Strap (camera not included). I’ve long been a fan of the chic and fun Bloom Theory straps to dress up any camera you want to tote around.
3// A felt crown from A Brimful Shop. They are so adorable, and perfect for playtime!
4// The MamaRoo from 4moms. On of the most advanced bouncers… that isn’t just a bouncer. It bounces and sways and actually mimics the motions of mom and dad. I’ve always been intrigued by their design innovations, designed by moms for moms, and the mamaRoo is designed to comfort your baby.
5// $30 Shop Credit from Whistle & Flute. I love the super soft tees and tanks on my kids, especially in the adorable ice cream and Je T’aime designs.
6// $25 Shop Credit from Juniper Wilde, where you can find adorable and organic pillows which are perfect for any nursery or bedroom.
7// A hand-poured, all-natural soy candle in “Bedtime Bath” from Riles and Co. I’ve used and loved the candle collections from this awesome, New York based shop, and now they’ve just started a Nursery Collection, which makes me super excited!
8// This Inspiration Necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs is gorgeous, and a perfect addition to any mamas daily wardrobe! I love my own hand stamped kid’s name necklace… and still need to get a name added to mine, oops!
9// How cute are these gender neutral Geo Stargaze Rompers from Rachel and Groms?! I actually just ordered one for my little guy and can’t wait to get him in it.
10// $25 Shop Credit from Eleven Twenty Co. Choose a cute onesie for your babe, like the adorable Stand Tall shown above, or rock out a screen printed tee for yourself.
11// Choose a pair of adorable soft-sole baby moccasins for your little one from Freshly Picked. I seriously heart their moccs… and want one in every color!
12// I always swoon over sweet wooden toys for my littles, and the individually hand-crafted items, like the organic wooden play camera from Bannor Toys doesn’t disappoint.
13// If you’re a wrapping mama, then Solly Baby is for you! We heart their soft and lightweight wraps in a gorgeous variety of colors.
14// Hello Sunshine Print and iPhone Case from Rifle Paper Co. I’m always impressed by the gorgeous colors, patterns, scripts and designs that come from Rifle Paper Co, and of course in sunshine yellow? So happy!
15// The Robot and Circus Babushka Nesting Dolls from Precious Little Things are some of the cutest little toys I’ve seen in a long time. And the best part… nesting dolls keep kids busy for SO long!
To enter and win the grand giveaway of over $770 of these wonderful things, simply visit the sites and enter below. Plus, there are a myriad of way to gain extra entries!
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– Leave a comment below telling us what you’ve loved most about your summer for an additional entry. Record below.
– Enter once per day until August 15, 2014 at 11:59pm EST.
– One winner will take all and will be announced the next day.
*** Congratulations to the winner, random entry number 4976 chosen, Monica Shipp! And thank you ALL for entering and being a part of Fresh Mommy Blog! I will email the winner and there are 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. ***
We can’t thank our beautiful sponsors enough for partnering and standing behind Fresh Mommy Blog with their generosity. They, along with all of you, are what make us tick here at FMB headquarters and make us want to grow bigger and better. I so wish I could win this myself. Good luck friends!
Claire Cervino says
I’ve loved spending every day of this summer with my first baby!
Anne says
I’ve loved the usual summer lull in my work schedule so I can hang out with my little guy!
Candace says
I think my favorite part of summer is being able to stay home and enjoy all the little things I would of missed while working.
I have fallen in love being a stay at home mom!
Rebecca Muscato Briggs says
I have loved spending time with my first baby and swimming with him…my little fish!
Tabitha Blue says
So sweet!! I love swimming with mine too 🙂
Diana Cote says
My favorite part if summer is celebrating our wedding anniversary, my husbands bday, my daughters bday. They are very close to each other. I love it because they my life and world and I love celebrating and appreciating them. 🙂
Tabitha Blue says
Such fun reasons to celebrate too!!! 🙂
Tiffany A. says
I love watching my baby girl love the water! She loves to play with her water table and lovesssss to swim! Her face lights up with excitement and happiness. It makes me such a happy mom!
tina mccallum says
What I’ve loved most about this summer is that my baby is actually now a toddler and we can do so many fun things that she couldn’t do last year (water park, park, she enjoys the zoo more, etc)
Awesome giveaway! Good luck everyone!
Tabitha Blue says
Aww it’s so fun watching them take in all the sights and fun of summer!
kayleigh larkins says
I am due with my second in 5 weeks so I have loved that this summer I have gotten closer and closer to my due date!
Brittanie Jones says
I’ve loved taking my little one swimming for the first time!
Maly says
What I must enjoyed about this summer is being pregnant and sharing the journey with my 4 year son.
Arianah Watts says
What I’ve loved most is our mini vacays 🙂
Miriam Prantner says
I’ve loved watching my eldest learn how to swim and ride a bike this summer. Big milestones!
Courtney Martinez says
I have loved seeing my 6 month old son and 2.5 year old daughter laugh together in the sunshine 🙂
kseniya edwards says
the beach
Renee Smith says
What I have loved most is just spending time with my kids. There are no set schedules so we can just be spontaneous and enjoy it.
Jannelle says
My favorite thing about this summer has been our outdoor adventures and camping trips.
Renee Smith says
The best part about summer is sleeping in and hanging out with my kids.
Tabitha Blue says
Two thumbs up to that one!!
Melissa M says
I’ve loved being able to spend more time with my grandson!! 🙂
Jennifer Louisignau says
This summer has been a major life changing one for me and I have loved every minute. While planning our wedding in June, I found out I was pregnant, which led us to look for a house because we have a small 2 bedroom condo. It has been a very happy, loving, eventful summer and I love every minute. The weather has been pretty good too, as I was worried about being pregnant during a Chicago summer lol! I can’t wait for our son to come in October!
Tabitha Blue says
Wow that is a busy, full and beautiful summer!! And in Chicago too, love that city!
Jaclyne says
I LOVE the sun and swimming with my daughter❤️
Tabitha Blue says
Oh we so do too Jaclyne!
Meghan V. says
We have had so much fun with a summer “bucket list”. Every time we accomplish something on it, our family cheers. It’s made us remember to slow down and embrace these sweet summer days as a family.
Kim Temen says
I absolutely love summer with my kids, catching lightning bugs, camping in the yard, staying up late to watch movies snuggling on couch, sleeping late and spontaneous trips to the zoo or beach! When August arrived I usually get this sense of sadness about them going back to school, happens every year. I love the smell of sun cream and ice cream on them 😉
Stephanie says
I’ve loved spending this summer with my son, enjoying the warm weather and splashing in the kiddie pool.
Alyssa Laughlin says
I’ve really been enjoying staying home with my toddler this summer and playing outside in the sprinkler or going to the park. Keeps me a little active while pregnant! Also I’ve enjoyed a rather smooth pregnancy which I will take! No one likes to be hot and miserable while pregnant after all on top of chasing a toddler. 🙂
Alexa Cohen says
I love going on roadtrips
BrieAnnName (required) says
I’ve loved taking my kids swimming, and watching them improve on their swimming!
Claire Rheinheimer says
I’ve enjoyed a lot of pool time this summer, and watching my son learn to swim and my baby girl learn to walk.
EDC Johnson says
Spending time with my family has been my number one joy! Seeing my daughter enjoy the splendor of summer for the first time has filled my heart each day.
mariaelena says
I’ve loved going on hikes with my family the most.
Brenda P says
My favorite part of this summer was welcoming my new little girl.
Melanie F says
I have loved spending the long summer nights with my little man running around & playing outside! We’ve also had tons O fun at the local drive in movie theater!!
Laura Miller says
This summer has flown by! Living on a lake I love watching my son go swimming. He taught himself to swim this summer at 3 years old and goes underwater.
Ashley says
This summer, I have loved getting my baby boy’s room ready for him to come this November! It has been so fun picking stuff out for his new life!
Alyssa Wilson says
What I loved most about this summer was that we found out we are expecting our first baby in January!! xo
Rachel White says
I have loved each and every moment with my sweet little girl. Mostly I have loved her smiling face when she steps into the lake/pool.
brittany says
This summer I gave birth to our first child she is the best part of everyday. We’ve had the best time on this amazing new adventure going on dates to places like the zoo to hanging out with a few friends by the pool and then there are the long nights that lead to sleepy days. It’s so true to sleep when she sleeps. I’m love=ing spending every moment with her and watching her grow each day 🙂
Lanae ChristiansenName (required) says
What I loved most about the summer was the birth of my baby girl. It was a really rough pregnancy. Really scary at times. I’m just so happy to be done with all that and just enjoying my healthy baby girl!
Jamie says
I’ve been spending this Summer in our new home and lovely swimming pool. And watching my little belly grow!
Michelle Evans says
I’ve loved being tourist in our own city. We’ve explored so much together and it’s been a blast.
Sarah says
I have loved spending time with my little ones outdoors in the garden and at the lake!
Angie says
I have loved actually playing with my 2 year old son! Not that I didn’t enjoy him last summer, but it is so much more fun now that he is walking, running, talking, sliding and imagining! I was worried that the baby stage was going to my favorite. But to my surprise, every stage we get to I like even more!
Karen Ramos says
I love that I have been able to relax and enjoy my newborn baby boy!!
Desiree J says
Seeing my son grow up into this little man. He is getting a sibling at the end of the summer! We have done a lot of swimming!
marianne rodriguez says
I enjoyed spending my summer with my daughter Isabella , and my newborn son ,going to the park and zoo . Living in Chicago we have alot of opportunities to go out walking around during the summer time. Love
It!
Wendy Jabkowski says
I’ve loved meeting my 2nd baby – such a sweet little girl!
serena says
I’ve loved everything about this summer. It’s been a great mixture of very social and relaxing.
Holly Rice says
I have loved my time off. I work as a counselor in a school and have been off for about 8 wks. I am due at the end of this month and it has given me some time to prepare for my little one.
Jessica says
Watching my pregnant belly grow this summer!! 🙂
Jocelyn says
My favorite part of this summer was soccer everyday with my little 1 year old and swimming!
Jordan S says
What I love most about summer is the little getaways where I get to spend extra special time with my sweet family!
Casi says
My favorite thing about summer is no school for my oldest son! I love that he gets to stay home with his 2 year old brother and I, and we get to have fun and not worry with homework or studying♡
alisha dearen says
The best part about my summer was the birth of my baby girl and enjoying my daughter soak up the sun. She really loved to swim this year.(Last was a terrifying experience for her, lol.)
Samantha says
I finally got to a financial point that I didn’t have to work 7 days a week and could still afford all of the things that make my daughter happy. So my favorite part of the summer was actually getting time to spend having lots of summer fun with my two year old. And becoming a proud and accomplished single mother.
♡ 🙂
melody says
I had a great summer with my daughter and her family who came to visit us here in WA state. They live in CA and spent 3 weeks with us!!
Michelle M. says
Learning that we are going to have a beautiful baby girl in December!
Kayla says
I have loved spending time with my little, having breakfast in the park, and half price Sonic slushes!
Ryan Origon says
What I love most about summer is that my baby boy was born!!!
Heather Rhein says
I loved watching my sweet little girl playing at the beach!
Nancy says
My grand kids surprised me from Poland, so I enjoyed every moment I got to spend with them.
jade Bradburn says
I enjoyed spending fun time with my kids!
Rachel C. says
OMG it’s all so adorable! Plus I’ve had my eye on the 4moms mamaRoo forever 🙂
JJ Caraway says
The thing I most loved about summer was spending time with the grandchildren since they were out of school.
Adibah says
Summer this year is having good food at open houses for Eid!
audrey says
Getting to watch my daughter play with her grandparents.
Megan says
This summer was our move from the east to the west coast and we are soaking in all of the sunshine. Spending so much times outdoors with some ocean kayaking, beach picnics, and relaxing bike rides. It has been a great way to kick off our newest adventure.
Kristine Lin says
what i’ve loved most about this summer is that the weather never got too hot or humid especially since i’m having my 3rd trimester in the June-August time frame! but i can not wait until i meet my little guy in 2 weeks (or less, hopefully not more than 2 weeks)!!
Shannon Gould says
Trips to the beach! I wish there could have been more!