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3 QUICK SNACK IDEAS FOR TODDLERS

October 4, 2017

As of late, Evie has been extremely picky when it comes to food. She will be two next week so maybe that has something to do with it. But I’m getting a little overwhelmed coming up with new things to make and sometimes it feels I can barely feed myself. Some things she loves are: blueberries, strawberries, hummus, bananas, pickles, chicken (some days), applesauce, yogurt, and apples. See how there are no veggies listed…she will eat cucumbers every once in a while and there are veggies in her pouches and sometimes in a couple recipes I make. But who has time to sneak in veggies all the time?! I’m the worst about meal planning too which is why most of our dinners are from Hellofresh. I also hate how quickly she eats pouches (which she loves). Anyway, I’ve come up with 3 easy snack/meal options for toddlers and thought it would be nice to share for those parents in need of new ideas!

1. For the busy parent that wants fresh and healthy options: I was recently introduced to Little Spoon – Fresh baby food made with Certified Organic + Non-GMO Ingredients and delivered straight to your door. Evie had the opportunity to try them out and it was a big success. The little spoons (ha!) that come with each baby blend are sized-perfectly and the packaging is so cute. Right now you can request an invite on their site but they will be launching soon! I can’t wait to keep these in our fridge to have for snacks or a side.
2. Hummus and tortilla/cucumber: this is our go-to snack for Evie because she likes to “dip” everything right now. So I will tear up some tortilla for her and she dips it in the hummus. I also cut up some cucumbers because she likes to dip those too. Perfect snack! 3. A cup of fruit and yogurt – this is super easy and nothing new obviously, but Evie loves yogurt with a little honey and fruit on the side. She doesn’t like it mixed in (haha picky thing). Love this for quick mornings for the both of us!

Little Spoon provided us a few of their baby blends to try and we loved them so much we thought we would share! What are some of your favorite snacks for little ones?

#OHIDESIGNRUNS – HELP ME RAISE MONEY FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL!

September 20, 2017

Hello, friends! I can’t believe I’m just a few weeks from running my first half marathon!! CRAZY. If you didn’t see the post about why I signed up for a half marathon, click here, and for my training schedule, click here. Like I mentioned in my previous post, I am not only running for personal reasons, but I’m also running to raise money for the kids of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. With a large goal of $3,000, I am hoping this incredible online community of mine can help!

I have put together an opportunity to win some incredible wellness items I love & use in my own home – for anyone that donates at least $5! Your donation ensures families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. I can’t even imagine what these families go through and I want to continue to make a difference for them! I truly appreciate every dollar donated – and to those of you who have already donated, you are THE BEST!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Okay onto the details…

HOW IT WORKS:

For EVERY $5 you donate, your name will be entered into a drawing to win 1 of the 9 Wellness Items shown below! So let’s say you donate $25, your name will be entered 5 times!
Email me (jessica@ohidesignstudio.com) once you’ve donated so I have your contact info!

We might be adding a few more items to the giveaway (possibly the products of my skincare routine), so keep a look out for that as well! 🙂

HOW TO DONATE:

Click here. Or you can venmo me: @jessica-klein-16

Terms: U.S. only // Winners will be selected in mid-November (I need to confirm the final date for donation submissions) // Winners will be notified by email (you must email me once you have donated so I have your contact info).
one – Runkeeper Men’s Tshirt & Shorts

two – The Optimist Co. “Green your Home” Sets (3 winners will be selected) – I use these products every day in my own home!! LOVE THEM.

three – Runkeeper TriggerPoint CORE Foam Roller THE BEST!!!

four – Follain’s refillable hand & body soap – we use this for our dog, Bella, too!

five – Runkeeper Women’s Tshirt & Shorts

six – WELLSummit Wellness Basket filled with: Banza Rotini, Wedderspoon Manuka Honey, David’s Toothpaste, Piperwai Natural Deodorant, Tenoverten Nailpolish

seven – The Everyday Co. Kitchen Towels – we have a few of these and are obsessed!

eight – Organic Bath Co. PeaceFull Body Scrub, Body Butter, and a Soy Candle – I use the PeaceFull Body Butter after baths or when my skin feels extra dry…it’s my favorite and such a lifesaver.

photo by: Laura Saur of LCS Studio

OUR NEW FAVORITE PILLOWS!

September 19, 2017

Recently Evie and I were asked to be “models” for our favorite local company, The Everyday Co. Not only did we have a blast and Evie was a natural, but we also LOVED the pillows and thought I’d be fun to share some of the photos with you.

We have this ritual every morning in our house when Evie wakes up, she asks to get “cozy” and that basically means she wants to get in our bed (which has already been made for the day) and have some milk + watch Moana. This does allow me to get a few emails out in the morning, so I’m welcoming the new ritual. That being said, we are going to add a couple The Everyday Co. throw pillows to our bed as they are truly the perfect “cozy” pillows, Evie loves them and so do I. They are oversized and liveable, yet stylish. All good things in our books! Evie is turning 2 this month (WHAT?!) and we are soon going to turn her room into a big girl room. Which means, new bedding, taking the side off of her crib, and adding more storage in her closet for toys/books/etc. I’m using The Everyday Co. Navy Windowpane Lumbar pillow and these xoxo sheets from Land of Nod! Blog post to follow. 😉
How beautiful are these handmade, limited edition Rifle Paper Co. pillows featuring Folk Horse Coral from Les Fleurs Canvas Collection?! Shop them here: lumbar / 18″ square Also, FYI!

The Everyday Co. will be at Field + Supply, 3-day weekend show in Hudson Valley, with their tabletop goods + brand new pillows!

Hutton Brickyards

Kingston, NY

Fri., October 6th 2-5p

Sat., October 7th 11-6p

Sun., October 8th 11-5p

All of the stunning photos in the post are by: Lara Woolfson of Studio Nouveau

5 FRIDAY FAVORITES: FRESH BEAUTY

September 1, 2017

You know what makes me entirely too happy? A well-design shop that smells like a spa – and that’s exactly what Fresh is. You may know Fresh as their products are sold at brands like Sephora and Neiman Marcus. But what you may not know is that their very first apothecary store was opened in Boston in 1991. Ever since I moved to Boston I fell in love with this shop and is part of what got me excited about caring for my skin more and why you see so many skin care posts on Oh, I Design. I’m thrilled that they invited me in to try some of their newest products and I have a few favorites listed below. But first, can we take a moment to “ooh and ahh” at their store design?! Don’t forget to sign up for their new Loyalty Program! It’s free & you basically get a ton of amazing perks like a welcome gift, a free birthday gift, access to private sales and free shipping at Fresh.com. Also, the more you spend the more you receive!

Shop my Favorites Below!

6 WAYS I’M SAVORING SUMMER

August 29, 2017

Excuse me, August, where did you go? Anyone else feeling like this?! A part of me is excited to transition into Fall (it’s my favorite season after all) but the other part of me wants the warm days to stick around. In the next couple of months, we will be traveling to Charleston, NYC (twice), Oklahoma City, Vermont, and Newport. I’m trying to get a lot of work done now so that I can really enjoy my time on each trip. Which leads me to how I’m going to savor the last days of Summer:

1. Take a Personal Day: Last week I took the day off with my new friend, Megan of The Well Essentials, and we headed to Nantucket to get inspired and unplug. Since taking the day off without Evie can be pretty expensive, I brought her along and she had a blast. There’s something incredibly motivating about getting out of the studio and visiting shops that inspire you. A couple shops that I loved on Nantucket Island were: Bodega, Space, and Parchment. The next day I was feeling extra rejuvenated and tackled SO much on my to-do list! Talk about a return on the investment. FYI Boston friends, I recommend taking the 8:30 am fast ferry out of Hyannis and return on the 5:45 pm ferry – it’s the perfect amount of time to explore the shops and beautiful streets + enjoy a nice lunch. It only takes 1 hr. 15 min to drive from Boston to Hyannis. It’s definitely a long day, but it’s very relaxing and well worth it!

2. Eat Outside: Since moving to New England, I try to find a way to eat lunch and/or dinner outside as much as possible during the warm months. Basically anytime there’s a patio option, I’m in! Is it just me or do drinks taste a little better when enjoyed outside in the sunshine? The other night we went to our neighbors to grill out and ended the night with s’mores by the fire pit, it was the ideal way to spend a Summer night. We are making this a priority the next few weeks! We’ve been loving Stonewall Kitchen’s selection of chips & salsa and this jam is a staple in my cheese boards.

3. Pamper Yourself: I’m also focusing on enjoying my Summer skincare products and adding a few more pampering nights to my calendar. Currently, I’m using the Suntegrity sunscreen, hands down my favorite and smells like oranges! This will continue into my Fall routine as well, but it’s extra important during the Summer months. Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes are my new go-to for removing makeup or a quick cleanse. I use these after I go on a run and love the way they smell!

4. Walk vs. Driving/Taking the Subway: Taking the long way home instead of grabbing an Uber/driving or taking the subway is another way I like to enjoy the last days of Summer. A cute coffee shop opened up near our home and Evie & I have been getting up and walking there in the mornings since our kitchen upgrades are not complete yet.

5. Weekend Getaways: We are all about weekend getaways! I’ve said this several times on here, but it’s one of my favorite things about living in the Northeast. We can drive 1-3 hours and be in a completely different place and have zero plans…and those tend to be the most amazing weekends! Like I mentioned above, we will be making quite a few trips in the next couple of months and 2 of them will happen while Summer is still here. I’m excited to travel, go hiking, finish training for my half marathon (ahhh!! more on that in a following post), and then welcome Fall with lots of relaxation.

6. Farmers Markets & Berry Picking: There’s nothing I love more in the warm weather than perusing our local farmer’s markets with my little family. I love knowing we are supporting local farmers while spending less on fresh produce. It’s a win-win! In addition, there are typically things to do in Boston near the farmers markets so we will make a day out of it.

How are you spending the last days of Summer?!

This post was written in collaboration with Follain and Stonewall Kitchen. All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my own. Thank you for supporting brands that we love and use AND that support Oh, I Design!