FInger Food Coupon Winner!!

First off---thank you so much for all your comments/love/support!
Each of you mean worlds to us!

Second--thank you to Dr. Praeger's, Pirate Brands & Happy Baby for allowing us to host this fun giveaway!

& the winner that was selected via random.org is...(drumroll)...

Rachel D.
(shot you an email last night, lady!)

xo

Babies First Birthday Bash!

We had so much fun yesterday at a group First Birthday party!

A Yoga Mama friend of mine hosted a collective celebration for all of our little ones (most of us took pre/post-natal together). It was so great to be around such lovely ladies...noshin' on good foods & watching our sweet babies play together.

I couldn't be more envious of the Hostess' play area--essentially a giant colorful cage of amazingness. Hux could have spent the rest of the day in that thing-- it was magical.

All of the babies were so stinkin' adorable & were so cute to watch interacting with each other...one little girl was having some severe meltdowns & Hux would go up to her with toys and crouch down by her as to console her...my heart is officially a puddle!

Here is a glimpse into the absolute preciousness that was yesterday's birthday bash:

[I love the narration on this video!]

xo

Prince Huxley

Thanks for all the votes guys!
Keep them coming daily! More votes=more fun giveaways & such. We are SO close to being back in the top 25!

Currently we are getting ready for a Birthday Party play date (Hux is napping & letting me actually get presentable)...oh my gosh this is going to be a blast! Hux LOVES play dates!!

[You better recognize.]

xo

that time again...

So the votes were reset.
Again!
It would be so great if you could give us a click & help us get back to the top!
I even put up another Giveaway as incentive--which we can only do when we're climbing the charts.

& besides, being #1 makes this kid do this...

We love you all & are so thankful to have you along for the ride!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE HUX CHEESE!

xo

Donna Wilson Giveaway

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

If you haven't yet stumbled upon the magic that is Donna Wilson I highly suggest you do!
Donna's whimsical woolen woodland themed designs make me swoon--I mean c'mon, I am a sucker for woodland--you know this!!

Donna's originally from Scotland but has set up shop in London where with her crew she creates a variety of lambswool critters, cushions, blankets, & other delightful little knick-knacks.

Donna has been lovely enough be gifting her Mountain Peaks Mini-Blanket to one lucky reader! This blanket is seriously cooler than cool. I'm infatuated with it really, with the perfect pastels & adorable design...it is a must have for any nursery.

Many Ways to Enter!

- Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter

-Follow life with the Hux on GFC (located on the verrrrry top left of this page reads "follow")

-Vote for life with the Hux. (one vote & entry daily)

-Follow Donna Wilson on Twitter

- Tweet about the giveaway: I just entered to win a @DonnaWilsonLtd Mini Blanket! http://lifewiththehux.blogspot.com/2012/02/donna-wilson-giveaway.html #giveaway @lifewiththehux

-Grab our Button & post it on your blog (leave the URL in your comment to confirm)

-Blog about the Giveaway (leave the URL in your comment to confirm)

*The winner will be chosen via random.org on February 14th @ 12am*

Good luck!

xo

maybe next year, Winter.

It's a darn good thing Winter has decided to take a year off, because right about now we'd be nursing some serious Cabin Fever.

We've been taking full advantage of these gorgeous days & hitting up our local park daily. It is Huxley's favorite. He squeals with delight & runs around like he owns the place--going up to everyone and greeting them with a smile.

Hux has the funniest walk--he looks like he is about to take flight as he prances about like a baby deer. He is also obsessed with walking up the slide...not going down it...he saw the big boys running up it so that's what he likes to do too.

Here are a few photos from two different park visits...

(you can click on them for an enlarged slideshow)

xo

PS: Top Baby Blogs will be reseting the votes TONIGHT @ 8:02pm--how random of a time is that?! If you could PLEASE vote right after the reset that would help us ZOOM to the top! Thank you for all of your love & support!

Ada Ada...we love you.

We are obsessed with Ada Ada.

Created by 3 sisters in Israel, Ada Ada is hands down one of best children's clothing lines out there. Besides everything being ridiculously good-looking and polar opposite of anything those mass produced clothing companies could offer up---the fabrics are simply luxurious.

Everything is classy classic & comfy for baby, and I want more.

Ada Ada's Fall/Winter collection was a galactical masterpiece & Hux was gifted this stellar (pun intented) outfit...

xo

Hux & his Kazoo

Huxley LOVES to play the kazoo.

It blows my mind that he has picked it up so quickly...it took Mama forever to figure out how to play one--I'd confuse it with a whistle or harmonica.

Cracks me up!

xo

Finger Food Coupon Giveaway!

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*
Remember the post I did about Hux's favorite finger foods?

Well a few of the companies were cool enough to offer up some their products...for free!

Here is what YOU could WIN:

Pirate Brands case (24 bags) of Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar
Two coupons each good for a free Dr. Praeger's product
One Case (6 pouches) of Happy Tot's Banana, Peach & Mango Fruit Mix

Many Ways To Enter:

- Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter

-Follow life with the Hux on GFC (located on the verrrrry top left of this page reads "follow")

-Vote for life with the Hux. (one vote & entry daily)

-Follow Dr. Praeger's on Twitter

- Tweet about the giveaway: I just entered to win Free Healthy Snacks! http://lifewiththehux.blogspot.com/2012/01/finger-food-coupon-giveaway.html #giveaway @lifewiththehux

-Grab our Button & post it on your blog (leave the URL in your comment to confirm)

-Blog about the Giveaway (leave the URL in your comment to confirm)

*The winner will be chosen via random.org & announced on February 2nd!*

Good luck!

xo

potty training a one year old?

Call us crazy, but we're attempting the impossible.

A lot of you I'm sure have seen my Tweets braggingly updating that Hux was successful 2/2 now 3/3 on the new training potty we got him. When he was smaller I practiced Elimination Communication, which you can read more about here. This is pretty much the next step in that--where Hux isn't really conscious of what he is doing he is however making a positive connection between the two--1) about to go potty 2) I go in this little green potty.

It would be fantabulousamazingawesome if he started to do this all by himself, but let's face the facts here: he isn't dextrous enough to unzip or undo himself from clothes & diaper. He does however, make it really easy to tell when he needs to go and is becoming quite the good little signaler!

If this saves a few diapers (either our Seventh Generations or our Fuzzibunz Cloth All-In-Ones) we are happy, and it saves the mess to clean up too.

I post this not to boast, but to update you on what we are doing with Hux. Let it be known we are just starting out on the long journey called potty training & man have I heard how long the road is...

Wish us luck!

[we got Hux Once Upon A Potty to compliment his Jahgoo potty]

xo

Join Totsy!

Okay, okay, I am a huge Gilt girl & Zulily...but now I am addicted to TOTSY!

I've seen nothing but cute stuff for baby & Mama and at STELLAR prices.
Take for instance this sexy cowl neck top shown below...$16.00 (originally $60)...a bargain!

Go! Sign up now & get your Totsy on!

Click here for your invite

xo

we love local...eco-STORE USA Review

We love supporting local businesses & I was over the moon when I found eco-STORE USA--based out of my home state, Michigan!!

The kind folks at eco-STORE USA generously sent us a slew of their amazing eco-friendly products to try out--all of which we love--especially the baby care line.

EcoSTORE USA’s baby care line is created using only the finest plant-based ingredients and essential oils to gently soothe, nourish and help protect baby’s sensitive skin. They offer healthy products that can help to relieve or avoid skin conditions, rashes and other chronic problems such as asthma and allergies. With Huxley's SUPER sensitive skin this is a mega-plus!!

I love being able to bathe Huxley knowing he isn't marinating in nasty chemicals & that I am treating his fragile baby skin with the best stuff out there--because let's be honest...we have enough to worry about as parents, am I right?


Like eco-STORE USA on Facebook!
Follow eco-STORE USA on Twitter!

xo

we made a Snow Baby!

It's safe to we have a Snow Baby on our hands, & Mama couldn't be any happier!
While Daddy prefers the surf & sand I could be completely content in the mountains--skiing until my legs are jello & face is numb.

The East Coast got hit with a few inches last night and I was so excited to finally be able to properly introduce Huxley to my long time friend. After a big lunch we all got bundled & headed out into the field behind our place to play---Matt even found a super awesome antique sled and Hux was all about it. It was quite the proud moment for me, really. Hux was in his element. He didn't want to go inside! But he finally agreed to & had hot milk (boobies) while I sipped some hot cocoa made with rice milk and Ovaltine...my favorite.

I'm thinking he is almost ready to get strapped to some boards to get his first ski lesson from Mommy!

We hope you are having a fun & safe weekend wherever you may roam!

xo

Huxley's Hutch Update

Huxley's room has gone through a MAJOR transformation from before until now & I thought I'd share his very much lived in little nook.

Despite him not sleeping in his crib...ever...he loves playing in his room.

Decor is a total mish mash of everything we like...pieces I've picked up from special places--mostly near the shore of Lake Michigan, paintings by Matt & I hang above his changing table, and the portrait of Matt as a baby was done by his Aunt. There is also another little print hanging by the doorway which was done by my Aunt's Great-Grandma. Pretty darn cool, right?

Here is a 360º of Huxley's room--note: this is what is looks like when it is straightened up a bit---it stayed this way for oh...halfway through the shoot & then Hux and Daddy wanted in on the fun! (or Huxley just wanted to play---he is in love with Hammy, his fake but ridiculously real looking hamster.)

xo

Hux's 1st Birthday Photos pt. 2

I will admit I am not a Super Mom.
This party wasn't Pinterest material.
I wasn't at my sewing machine for months in advance.
I didn't bake Huxley's cake.
(Thais of Dia Doce did!)

If it wasn't for my beautiful amazing friend Kristen this party would have been a bust.

The theme was an obvious choice...woodland, & it was pretty easy to conjure up cheap decor--
we left the Christmas tree up, sans ornaments, I bought some pussy willow from Whole Foods and put it in a pretty vase. Hux has tons of woodland friends so I tossed those here & there. I cut up fabric for streamers, bought balloons & Kristen handmade the adorable banner.

For foods & bevvies we did all finger foods and White Russians (milk on the rocks for the kiddohs). I kind of forgot how rich and unstomachable White Russians are...but hey, we had a big jug of vodka & lots of mixers so we got creative.

A huge thanks to Bla Bla & Mahalo for providing the cutest party favors everrrr.

Bla Bla gifted us stickers & finger puppets which were loved by all---such perfect little goodie bag additions. Mahalo sent us the Woodland Pack of masks---they are SO fun, and are awesome for parties or gifts--the bunny would be make a great Easter Basket present! Look for them on Gilt.com on February 27th to get yours for a seriously discounted price!

All & all the party was a success...I never thought I'd get so much joy watching a little creature destroy a cake...can we do it every year?

Let's!

[these are Huxley's GREAT Grandparents...I told you Matt comes from a good-lookin' bunch!]

[the mini-everything buffet...holy deliciousness.]

[fun little owl cupcakes!]

[goodies!]

[cake...his FAVE!]

xo