"No Size Issue" Shoe Shopping For Kids With Jenzy

Alert: Discount code at the end of the post!

The girls are wearing these adorable and durable Natives booties.

(DISCOUNT At the bottom of the post ALERT!!)

When Jenzy reached out to partner I was thrilled. Mainly because dang I love a great partnership that helps me with an issue that many mamas have. Every brand out there fits differently on the same dang kiddie foot. And how about when said little humans pretend the shoes fit because of the dreaded return of shoes when they are too snug, and then they don't wear them ever again. Oh that's just my kid? Oh ok... lol

This site made it super easy, I answered a few questions, the girls searched for their favorites (we were looking for boots that would work now and in the spring) and they chose the sizes for me. And guess what, they fit and had some wiggle room (because my kids feet are currently growing like weeds) but they fit!!

I love that they are offering my readers a discount code because the process was so easy and they have SO many options. Here are a few shoe options I loved.

These Saltwater Sandals are a Spring + Summer Fav, they go with everything. I get the girls a pair every Easter, I would ask for a roomier fit so they will fit through until Fall!

Van high tops, are just so cute!

Birkenstocks, love them for me and the girls. They last FOREVER, so hello hand me downs!

Classic Bogs, great for rain or snow!

Heart Sneakers, new to me brands are my fav!

Give my girls anything with sparkles, like these Pewter sneakers with a velcro strap.

So so so many others that are so cute, so be sure to create your profile and get the sizing help that will make shoe shopping from home, SO MUCH more fun.

We always make sure we have a pair of sneakers, a waterproof closed toe shoe, a cute sandal and some rain boots for Spring through the Fall (Winter boots and maybe sometimes rain boots pretty much dominate here on the Island for now, especially our walks!). I never really buy them at the same time , wait for them to outgrow shows/hand me downs and watch for sales, so I wanted to make sure and share a code!!

Head on over and use code: NATALIEMARIEROWE for 25% off of your first shoe purchase!!!

I hope you can tell I am about some really true to my brand partnerships this year because I am. This will be the year I give more love to this space that I have been building for 7 years and I am excited!

xoxo

Natalie

Self Care & Where I Shop For My Favorite Pajamas

Well, hey there sweet friends.

I chatted about finding your own self care routine. Not just what the world tells us to do but what are the things that fill your bucket, and allow your body, heart and brain to feel good. What are the things that you can do for YOU and for no one else. I shared the things I love to do are taking time to blow out my hair, painting my nails, hot epsom salt baths, a really good glass of wine (in quiet), a good book, a walk on the beach alone, really great soft pajamas and most of all time to myself.

Whatever you choose to do as self care, make sure you schedule it like any other task. And do something daily. I do this so that I won't let my cup be completely empty to remind myself I need some ME time!! So I am telling you from experience, scheduling it on your calendar, setting reminders, alarms, waking before the family, putting together a group chat, and making it a PRIORITY.

Since most of my self care can be done in pretty pajamas, I am sharing my favorites and where I shop for them!

Amazon

(Love these cozy cotton pjs! These satin ones I ordered as gifts so soft and look wayyyy more expensive. This star set comes in so many prints, and easily a lounge set for drive-thru.)

Banana Republic. (60% off sale right now!)

(My newest obsession are the BR pajamas! My sister got me these, the cut and fit is so flattering. This red set is pretty, and this tank set is cute! I ordered these blue print top and pj pants! I bought these heart ones and loving the star ones.

Gap.

Loving this cardigan, and pant set it's just so soft and pretty and cute! This blue stripe set (I have a sleep shirt) is so perfect for spring! Love the pointelle leggings are just so cute!

Target.

Striped PJs, I Think I have them in 3 colors in storage and so cute. This satin jumpsuit is so cute!! This tye dye pj set is cute, I have this leopard one is so adorable.

Floral PJ's are cute!

Loft

They are having an amazing sale right now!

These cat ones are so cute, love that it's a short and long pants. This leopard tank one is similar to one I have from two summers ago! Any one need some for St Patty's Day, these are so cute! And I ordered these strip ones for my mom for Spring!

Lunya (these were a very nice gift from hubby and now I want the short set!)

I hope that this little reminder to make time for yourself comes in a good time. Because honestly for a lot of us it has been a year of isolation, of taking on childcare, cooking duties, trying to stay fit, work, trying not to yell, saying yes too often, and like for us not knowing what the plan is for a "normal life". It is not just draining but sad, and this is why I try to turn to myself and see what I need to change my perspective.

xoxo

Natalie

9 Games To Play On Your Next Family Walk

Whenever I post our daily walks you guys want to know, "how the heck to do you guys walk over a mile in this cold weather??". My answer, a easy lunch or snack and games!! So here are 9 games we love to play when on our winter walks on the beach or in our new 'hood!

1. Eye Spy. Most likely our most favorite on the road and walk game. We love throwing in some spelling or letter sounds into this as word study. Example: "Eye spy something red and the first letter sounds like mmmmm, M". You can also make a list and check them off as you SPY them!

2. Follow the leader! Our absolute favorite game! Youngest to oldest take turns leading the group, making funny noises, hopping, jogging, walking like a penguin etc, the funnier the better".

3. Draw out a map and let the kiddos lead the way. Bonus points if you pretend to be looking for treasure. This is Zoe's favorite, GF has an incredible memory so her maps are pretty dang accurate and she loves being in charge of the group... lol

4. Stick collecting, in our case beach wood, pinecones and sea shells are also other favorites. We will use these in crafts but mainly keeps them super entertained and not thinking about the cold. Love watching how they imagine what they will do with it!

5. Tell a story together. Each person takes a turn to add to a story. We LOVE doing this and it is hilarious.

6. Act out an animal. The name explains it all and its hilarious. This animal walks like this, makes this noise, lives somewhere...

7. Funny voice competition. Another one that doesn't take much to explain but is utterly hilarious to play.

8. Counting game, pick a number, like 8 and then try spot 8 cars, then 8 people or 8 houses, 8 trees etc.

9. Trace out letters. This one is perfect for the beach or anywhere there is dirt, take turns letting your littles write a letter or word!

There you have it, 9 games that if you play for 10 minutes each will keep you outside for an hour and a half!

Also for lunches I find little rolled up turkey, veggies, tortilla chips, fruit, dried fruit and our water bottles work best for eating on the go. These reusable bags and these bento boxes have proven to be our favs sustainable ways. Don't forget to pack a few wipes, and a treat (we love some chocolate chips inside our raspberries and a mint!).

I hope that you will get outside today and tag us on your adventure!!!

xoxo

Natalie