The best baby registry and what to add to your registry

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Things sure have changed in the gift-giving game with baby registries – and by gifts I’m talking about the free gift you get when you start your registry, mama!

I have a lot of experience with this as I used to be the local marketing specialist for Babies “R” Us in the Rio Grande Valley. Even in the last 4.5 years since Jericho was born, the swag sure has gotten better!

When I started doing my research for baby registries for Baby Canaan this time around, I was pleasantly surprised to see the amazing free gifts and perks I received, and today I want to focus on the awesomeness that is the Amazon Registry.

20 gorgeous statement earrings for less than $20

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Hi my name is Lisa and I am addicted to statement earrings. The more unique the better!

But I love a good deal even more…

When I was a young girl, I wasn’t allowed to wear jewelry. Always being a rebel at heart, I would sneakily buy jewelry at Claire’s and put it on as soon as I got to school. I’ve loved jewelry and shoes as far back as I can remember!

So I pulled together some of my favorite earrings from Amazon and online boutiques, all less than $20!

Lisa’s Loves: Fashion & beauty products I am loving right now

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I haven’t shared a list of my loves since October, so I knew time was due! Originally I wanted to post this monthly, but #life. Funny thing is I had SO MUCH to share because November included birthday gifts, then December with Christmas. But, the benefit of waiting (aka procrastinating) is that I will only share the items I am still loving weeks later!

So, let’s dive in. Today I am sharing my most favorite fashion, beauty and mom products from November to January!

10 Valentine’s Day gifts for your toddler that don’t involve sweets

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10 Valentine's Day gifts for your toddler

I absolutely love any excuse to buy gifts (it is totally my love language!) so there is no forgetting Valentine’s Day. And while I will gift my hubby something thoughtful, I love including my toddler in gift giving.

Growing up, my parents always gave me a box of chocolate and another small gift. I want to always show my love to Jericho, but without sweets. We are a sugar-free family, after all!

Last year’s gift guide was a big hit-including in our house! This year I wanted to share some of our current top favorite gifts that would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift for your 3-year-old. I’ve broken it down my category just for you, mama!

14 gift ideas for your party host or hostess (on any budget)

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It’s the most exciting time of the year! And with the holidays comes lots and lots of parties.

You may find yourself at many a soiree that include a gracious hostess. How do you thank them? I think the art of etiquette has been lost on many through the generations, so if you are not one to give hostess gifts I hope you will reconsider this year!

I’ve pulled together some of my favorite, thoughtful host gifts in many price points.

Stay cool this summer in these 10 plus size outfits

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Our summer is brutal in Texas this year. We’ve been in the 100’s for weeks, plus it feels like 110+. I am not one to stay indoors (and my toddler won’t allow that!), so cute fashion that keeps me cool is a must.

I had the very special opportunity to be a model for an online boutique, B’in Gruene, that is headquartered in New Braunfels. Once a thriving brick and mortar in Gruene, they now cater to beyond our little town through their online shop and this special VIP Group. (Go join now for the hottest deals!)

Toddler fashion: The cutest duds for your dapper 2-year-old dude

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This is an updated post from February 5, 2018. New season, new style and new deals! Some of the links on this post are affiliate links, and you can read more about that here.

Okay, boy mamas, let’s talk about something that weighs on my heart every time I go shopping for my 2-year-old BabyCoolJ: the lack of cool clothing for boys! As I stroll by all the pink, tutus and bows I can’t help but feel bad that all that I can find in the boy-corner is boring outfits.

So, I am here to help. Since shopping is my ‘thang, I take a lot of pride in dressing my (in my opinion) super hip tot. I’ve done the work for you, scouting out the cutest duds to make your little guy one dapper dude. Read More

7 thoughtful & practical gifts to give a new mom

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7 thoughtful and practical gifts for a new mom — First time Tia Ray Ray and BabyCoolJ met, circa 2016

This week my oldest and dearest friend had her first baby! I received the news yesterday, so I immediately did what any long-distance girlfriend would do: ordered a few must-have items on Amazon Prime.

10 Mother’s Day gift ideas: my top picks from Target

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Mother’s Day has taken all a whole new meaning for me since becoming a mom. I love celebrating the day with my family, and because my love language is gifts I’m happy to be on the receiving end of this beautiful holiday!

This list is admittedly items I would totally want (there ya go, hubby…easy!) and includes things that inspire me. And they are wonderful for any gifting occasion – Birthdays, anniversaries and just “thought of you” gifts. (MEN: take note of that last one!)

10 Mother’s Day gift ideas from (almost) everyone’s favorite retailer, Target:

My Amazon haul this week with fashion, beauty & toddler items

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I get so much joy from shopping. My spending has been majorly curbed with becoming a stay at home mom and now with our upcoming move. But every once in a while I find some amazing deals….and get to spend some commission money!

This week was particularly hard. BabyCoolJ had strep throat and is always a terror on antibiotics, and he also had a bad fall that brought EMS to our house. Thankfully all is good – but this mama needed some retail therapy!