Freshly Picked Sandal Launch + Giveaway

Hi friends! Spring is here (or somewhat depending on where you live) and Summer is just around the corner! I always look forward to this time of year, Sun shining, Flowers blooming and the latest spring and summer fashion trends popping up on my social media feed! My favorite one that I just so happened to receive an email about was in regards to my favorite kid's shoe brand, Freshly Picked! Since my babes were born, I always had a sweet pair of Freshly Picked Moccasins waiting on them and loved how they protected their feet in the sweetest way.  Now that they are all grown up to the ripe old age of 5 and 2 (I knowI'm a little dramatic), their moccs have definitely seen better days, however thanks to the genius behind the brand, Mompreneaur Susan Peterson - Freshly Picked just launched their new line of gorgeous gender neutral leather sandals for small babes all the way up to Big Kids! These sandals are not only beautiful  they come with an amazing feature that ALL moms will appreciate!! Keep Reading....It gets good!

Freshly Picked is known for the innovative construction of the modern day moccasins for baby and toddlers, so it when it came time to create their new summer style shoe they did not disappoint! These sandals are made with PREMIUM leather (what FP is known for) allowing the straps to fit comfortably around your child's little feet. They are water-risistant so that our kiddos can still be kids!! They are constructed with a soft padded premium leather insole and cushioned sole for added comfort. My favorite feature that will have every mom reading this raising their hands singing Hallelujah! is the prong-free buckles???!!!  Can I Get An AMEN! Yes you read that right, see video below for demonstration and proof!

Is this not the best thing since sliced bread?  When we received our Freshly Picked Sandals, I could not wait to try them on my littles, amazed at how incredibly easy and stable this buckle truly is. No worries about it coming loose or kid's who are sized in between buckle holes. You just slip through and go!! And the strap lays flat and comfortable on my kiddos ankles, so no irritation or rubbing. These are truly FANTASTIC! This past Saturday, We went to our local SnoCone Shop Snopocalypse to take advantage of the nice day we were having and it was so nice to be able to slide them on, buckle and go without the hastle!

Outfit Credit: SnoCone and Leggins: Miss Artemiss

Outfit Credit: SnoCone Tee & Leggings Miss Artemiss

Outfit Credit: SnoCone & Leggings - Miss Artemiss

Wait! There's More!! For All My Freshly Picked Fans there is a special club just for us!! It's called THE FRINGE - have you heard of it? It's a membership that is only $10/month where you will get 20% off EVERY TIME you shop their website and you will also receive FREE SHIPPING on every order - no minimum required! If you don't happen to purchase a particular month, your credit rolls over to the next month! Think of it as like a savings account for your FRESHLY PICKED obsession! Not to mention, you will receive early access to all promotions and new releases!! It's pretty awesome and something you should definitely consider if you love this brand as much as we do!!

!!!GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

And The Fun Continues!! This Week (Mon-Fri), Fawn Over Baby & Freshly Picked are partnering to GIVEAWAY a pair of Freshly Picked shoes to one lucky winner! All you have to do to enter is Register with the Rafflecoptor Link Below & Enter All Prompts For your chance to win! I will be cheering you on and announcing the winner Saturday Morning! Good Luck Everyone! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Our Little Summer Time Toddler OOTD Inspiration Flatlay

McKenzie's Outfit: Miss Artemiss & Freshly Picked + Haine's Outfit: Top and Shorts: Old Navy & Freshly Picked

Classroom Valentine's from MINTED

Hi Friends!

So a few weeks ago I shared with you my roundup of my favorite Classroom Valentine Collection from MINTED!  Have you checked them out yet? If not, you should! They have the sweetest collection of so many styles, designs and color options to choose from - not to mention every design can be customized to better fit your little's style and personalized with his/her name!

It didn't take long for me to narrow down our choice! I planned on choosing two gender focused designs, but instead decided to go with my absolute favorite and the one my daughter picked out - The My Deer Design by Laura Hankin

We received them not too long ago and they are as cute in person as they are on the computer screen! They are the perfect size for little hands to pass out. The adorable backing option of tic-tac-toe is so genius and is a sweet little extra treat for all of our little recipients!

The cards came with the perfect size envelope to fit each of the heart shaped valentines making it super convenient for assembling!

After being inspired by this fun and fanciful design, I decided to keep going with the theme and add a little cookie treat! While browsing Pinterest, I found wonderful blog Home Stories A to Z, and spotted the most adorable antler cookies that I just had to include! After following blogger Beth's easy and delicious recipe, I used an antler cookie cutter from here and they turned out amazing! Which NEVER happens when I'm in the kitchen baking! I'm the worst, so if I can pull this off so can you! lol!

They fit perfectly in cellophane bags that I had left over from Christmas and the ever-so-adorable coordinating stickers from MINTED made the perfect closure for this sweet treat!

I went back and forth on whether or not to use the convenient envelopes but in the end decided to just clip the valentine cards onto the wrapped cookie. They are just too cute to hide behind an envelope. I came across these sweet mini binder clips at Target and they coordinated perfectly!

If you are still in need of Classroom Valentine Cards, I would highly suggest you check out MINTED CLASSROOM VALENTINE COLLECTION! You will be so glad you did and your little will have a fun and uniquely personalized valentine gift that their fellow classmates will LOVE!

Hurry Now and take advantage of MINTED awesome promotion! Get 15 Cards for only $14, with FREE upgrade to any card shape!!

MINTED. Our 2016 Family Christmas Card + Review

Hi Friends! Last week I shared our Family Photo Session Adventure and to my delight I had more than one descent photo to choose from, which never happens! The Cherry on top - I already have them in hand and I have half of them mailed out already! I know, crazy fast!!  Thanks to MINTED.'s Holiday Card Shop the process of uploading our photo, choosing a design and adding their convenient FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING to our order made it a headache free process and took no time at all!

I chose a simple, yet whimsical design from graphic artist, Carolyn Maclaren! She has a beautiful collection of award winning card designs in MINTED's AMAZING Artist Catalog.

MINTED thinks of everything when it comes to a beautiful stationary package. After you work your way through the card design process using their lovely FIND IT FAST tool, you are offered a variety of "add-ons" to fully complete your Christmas Card Suite! From Coordinating envelopes & envelope liners to their FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING feature that is also designed to coordinate perfectly with your card design, MINTED leaves no stone unturned as far as customer convenience.

Did I mention their quality? MINTED's thick high quality paper comes in a variety of sizes and formats that allow you to customize and create a Christmas Card unique to your taste and style! I chose to shape our card using the wave-frame silhouette. It adds a fun element to the whimsical theme we went with this year.

With MINTED, your Christmas Card doesn't just stop at photo upload! You get to accessorize your card suite with accents that make your Christmas Card not just another envelope to open, but a holiday treat to display!

Return Address is also an option that makes mailing them a breeze and another weight lifted off your shoulders!

For the past few years, we have used MINTED for all of our stationary needs and couldn't be happier with their easy-to-use website and amazing customer service!

PROMOTION!

Today MINTED is offering all customers 15% OFF of their holiday cards as well as FREE Custom Envelope DESIGN along with FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING! It's not too late to surprise your loved ones with a beautiful Christmas Card Treat, so head over now and allow your Holiday Spirit to express it's creative side!

G I V E A W A Y - Fawn Over Baby Wooden Activity Gym + Wooden Hanging Toys

Hi Friends!

If you follow  Fawn Over Baby on Instagram, you may already know that this week we are GIVING AWAY one of our beloved hand-made wooden activity gyms for baby...along with a set of beautifully coordinating wooden hanging toys from the AMAZING toy shop Hey Jude!

We will choose a winner this Friday at random and announce on Instagram shortly after!

If you are in need of a gift for an upcoming baby shower, or have a little one in need of a floor time play activity, head over now and enter to win this fabulous set-up that will fit with any theme or decor in your home! Hurry, there are only two days left!!

New To Fawn Over Baby Shop!! Wooden Baby Play Gym

I am so excited to share our newest item to grace our Fawn Over Baby Etsy Shop! Along with our wooden toys cameras, blocks and additional Waldorf inspired baby/toddler toys, we have added a hand crafted Wooden Baby Play Gym!

Our All Natural Wooden Baby Play Gym is the perfect addition to your baby toy collection as it provides an exciting way to explore and play while laying on their back. It promotes early motor skills such as head turning as well as reaching and grasping all while exercising their hand-eye coordination. 

This All Natural Wooden Baby Play Gym provides a stylish way for baby to play without over stimulation and will coordinate with any theme or design in every space of your home. 

This Baby Gym comes complete with an adjustable wooden stand and three wooden rings that hang on the top bar allowing for easy hanging of your baby's favorite toys. As your baby's interest and development grows, simply remove and replace with new toy of choice. In addition to, this gym is adjustable to create just the right height for your baby's reach. First, simply remove baby from play area, un-tie the attached ropes, adjust to your preferred height, re-tie and knot!

With it's timeless look and built-to-last construction, this wooden baby play gym would make for an excellent gift for the lovely expectant mother in your life or an upcoming sip and see.

Whether you are in search of a gift  for your next baby event or simply would like an understated way to entertain baby while not comprising room design, stop by the shop and browse all of our items that were created with you in mind.

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P.S. -Because we are so excited about our new addition to the Fawn Over Baby Shop, we are offering our first 10 wooden baby play gym customers 10% off their purchase by using code: "FIRST10" at checkout!!

We hope to see you there!!