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It just dawned on me that June is moments away.

I guess I have Motherhood to thank for that...regardless, if you are a cool company, blog, or website we'd love to have you as a Sponsor!

We always are offering fun Giveaways, tips & recipes, and of course...tons of Hux.

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xo

Traveling with Toddler

Me have time to write? Hardly.

But I feel like ever since we got back from Michigan I have yet to really fill in the blanks.

It is just so ridiculously difficult trying to sit down for a couple minutes these days--Hux is feeling worlds better, but still keeps close to Mama. It's like we have an invisible rope that has bound us together. Thank goodness for our Ergo, because I seriously would not get anything accomplished without it.

I've got to sing some praises to another great company out there...

GoGo Babyz saved our tail while sprinting from one gate to the next on our flight from Philadelphia to Saginaw, Michigan. We had a connector in Detroit, which I loathe. Our connecting gate is ALWAYS on the complete opposite end of the airport, and with less than an hour to haul Hux through the crowds. 

The Gogo Babyz Travelmate worked like a charm. Although I didn't put Huxley in it, I did however put my ginormous diaper bag in it with the straps around the handle--this saved my shoulders for sure, and nothing tumbled out as we clipped along.

I saw a bunch of other Mamas & Papas toting their little ones in these beauties. Which I totally would have, but Hux was asleep for most of our travels (and on the boob) so I kept him in the Ergo. 

As far as other traveling essentials go I packed some new books, snacks, ice water (they let you bring this through security when you're traveling with child), natural hand sanitizing wipes, iPad with Elmo Calls app, organic suckers (quiet makers as we call them), as well as basics--diapers, wipes, spare outfit, etc etc etc. 

Looking back I wish I would have put Hux in his JoJoCo Pilot hat, since there are so many germs flying around on a plane...I didn't know they could get in through the ears & maybe I could've spared Huxley that nasty double ear infection.

Live & Learn, right?

More photos & prose to come...until then...my rope is being tugged.

xo

Voting Time...again.

Hi guys! The votes were reset...again...& just as we were climbing up to top 15!

We would love your continued support for our blog---super easy to vote...just two clicks...one on the link and one click on the Owl on the left. 

Your vote allows us to get cool sponsors & host sweet giveaways like the one listed below!

Thanks again for stopping by & being a part of life with the Hux.

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xo

Major Summer Stylin' Giveaway!

 We have been fortunate enough to make friends with some pretty amazing companies via Hux's blog. Each of them hold a dear place in my heart, annnnd a take up Huxley's entire closet.

Since summer is at our heels we thought it'd be fun to do a major giveaway featuring some of our favorite  lines. I could go on & on about each of these phenomenal brands...seriously...sometimes I do, and Matt's all.."Hillary, they are clothes..and I am a guy." But what does he know about stylin' a Doll Baby anyway?

Okay, can't contain my excitement anymore....here is what's up for grabs!!!!

Mini Mioche $75 Store Credit

With fun, clean, & COMFY organic basics, you will find it hard not to buy everything they have to offer your littlest fashionista. Huxley wore his skinny jeans until they crept above his ankles & I sadly had to retire them...but his circle scarf? Most compliments ever--a must for every kiddos wardrobe.

 Goatmilk $50 Store Credit

Literally the cutest skivvies I've ever seen.

The fabrics and designs are heavenly. I wish they made these in grown-up sizes!

Tea Collection $100 Store Credit

 If you aren't familiar with this company already, which I know you are-- there isn't enough good things I can say about this line.

Boy clothes--awesome. Cool patterns, cozy fabrics, totally interchangeable styles. I love layering Hux in his romper with striped leggings underneath, and a cardigan if it's cold, so darn cute & these clothes last forever! Hux can still fit into one of his rompers from last summer--which is pretty awesome if you ask me because I lovvvved that romper.

TANE Organics Spring Romper in Pond (Size 6-12mos)

I discovered this delicious line via Gilt.com and was instantly smitten.

They're like little elfin clothes! And their girl's dresses?! Don't even get me started. Matt will side-eye me something fierce if I start talking "Baby #2" again. 

Anyways, TANE Organics. They rock. We love them, and when I have a little fairy princess she will be dressed in all of their sweet twirly dresses.

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- Tweet about the giveaway: Win a @teacollection @minimioche @TANEorganics & Goatmilk NYC $300 SHOPPING SPREE!!! http://lifewiththehux.blogspot.com/2012/05/major-summer-stylin-giveaway.html #giveaway

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*The Giveaway has been extended to June 11th & winner will be chosen via random.org*

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xo

& the winner is:

Natasha Duncan said...

voted for you

May 29, 2012 4:24 PM  

  

there & back again...

& here we are...just a little over one week later and holy wow has so much gone on!

Hux & I are safely back from MI, although not as healthy as one would like.

Huxley had his first trip to the ER on Saturday after battling high fever temps all day...he was still not himself today so I took him into his Pediatrician---lo & behold the poor guy has a double ear infection. Since I can't get any liquids or meds in him aside from a few sips of water or juice & nursing 'round the clock, they injected him with an Antibiotic. 

It's so heart-breaking having to stand-by and watch your child fight through an illness. Hux is neverrrrr like this, so it's hard, he sleeps all the time, and never wants to be put down...I pray he's recovered come morning.

I plan on a much more coherent post soon...one on traveling solo with babe, battling flu bugs & how to keep your child hydrated ect. and the fun highlights of our trip. But right now I need to go curl up next to my sicky Squish.

Until then I think the photos speak volumes...

xo

My Second Mama's Day

My second Mother's Day.

Third if you count the one that fell five days after we found out we would soon be a trio.

Words fail me when it comes to being a Mama.

Everyday I am blown away, mesmerized, in awe and adoration of my son. He sure takes after his Daddy in the way he can always make me smile. 

I seriously can't understand why I am so blessed to be the one Huxley runs to for comfort, love, and protection.

It's humbling.

To keep my bearings I often read this excerpt from Kahil Gibran's The Prophet "On Children": 

Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.

I pray everyday God gives me the strength, courage, wisdom and compassion to help guide and raise Huxley into a God glorifying man who never stops seeking adventure & always follows his passions.

Happy Mama's Day, all you amazing women.

 

xo

loathe laundry day? Mrs. Meyer's to the rescue! (Mother's Day GIVEAWAY)

After receiving Mrs. Meyer's Bluebell scented laundry detergent I was actually excited to wash dirty clothes!

The smell is intoxicatingly delicious. It takes me back to those carefree wandering days living in the backwoods of Colorado washing my clothes in a mountain stream.

Mrs. Meyer's would like to give one of you lucky readers the chance to win your own 68 load bottle of Bluebell Laundry Detergent & I thought this would be a fun little Mother's Day Giveaway...because, well, Mama's know how to do laundry the best, don't they? (wink)

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*The Giveaway has been extended to May 23rd & winner will be chosen via random.org*

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xo

& The winner chosen via random.org is......

Kangaroo Mama said...

- Followed life with the Hux. on Twitter
Twitter handle: @mama_kangaroo

May 23, 2012 2:52 PM

my little Milk Truck lover.

& here we are, nearing 16 months old.

Hux is just the most fascinating, good-natured, funny + adorable little man.

He definitely understands a lot more than I give him credit for most days. Simple commands are cake, and complex things are becoming easier by the minute. 

Huxley's vocabulary is just through the roof...I can't keep up with how much he says--it's so sweet, his constant stream of babble. He wakes up and says, "Doodle Doo". 

Other words Hux has mastered:

Hi, Bye, Mama, Daddy, Doggie, Cheese, Ball, Bear, Elmo, Book, Kitty, Cookie, "What's that", "Oh Wow", "Oh Cool", "Oh I see"

But his most basic form is a simple "Mmm?!" with a point or his arms stretched out to us he shows us what he'd like and does not give up until we've provided it---think of the sound a hamster/guinea pig makes... 

Huxley is still quite fond of the "Milk Trucks" and has shown no sign/desire to wean, which is okay with me. It is a little frustrating how he lacks a certain eagerness when it comes to real food time. A LOT ends up on the floor. Bummer. I've started having to feed him myself, and we also sneak organic flax oil into one of his bottles per day.

We are getting ready for another flight to Michigan (without Daddy), and couldn't be more excited (not that Daddy isn't coming---that part sucks!).
I just love Mama + Hux adventures.

I've got some cool Sponsors for the trip too! Can't wait to share with you their products and how they are totally going to save my butt as I maneuver the airports.

Until then, Happy Cinco de Derby weekend.

Go fix yourself something festive with mint in it!

xo

& the winner to the Hugo Naturals Giveaway is announced HERE!

our little fam damily.

My camera is empty of photos...I've been shooting more Flip videos than anything since Hux is so fast. 

Thankfully our lovely friend Kristen sent us some pictures she took on Easter.

I can't get over how hilarious Hux looks in Daddy's glasses & he knows it's cute too and just hams it up.

Huxley is just getting over his first tummy bug. It was horrible. Daddy happened to be at a Phil's game & Hux was standing on a chair when all of his dinner/lunch/etc decided to come up...twice. I was right there..freaking out. Hux had to have a bath so I just quickly cleaned up what I could with my natural cleaner concoction (distilled white vinegar + hydrogen peroxide + filtered water) & sprinkled baking soda on the rest. Daddy was awesome and cleaned up the remainder as soon as he came home, which I am so grateful for because all I did the rest of the night was comfort and snuggle Huxley.

He's all better now...a little dancing machine lately...will have some funny videos for you later of all that goodness.

[Glasses c/o Bonlook]

xo

we love bluum!

Every month I can't wait for that cute little bluum box to arrive--and neither can Hux!

Bluum sends the most perfect, hand-selected samples that have opened my eyes to all the awesome products that are out there for Baby & Mama. I love how they vary from month to month--sometimes it's mostly goodies for Huxley, and then there are boxes curated to spoil Mama. LOVE that. 

Memberships are super reasonable, and totally worth the monthly postal service pick-me-up that bluum brings.

Go & sign up today and start getting your monthly bluum fix!

Here is Hux opening our box for April...

xo

I'm a believer. Sodastream Review

The kind folks at Sodastream sent us the works.

Seriously.

They were so generous & sent us our own Sodastream and pretty much all of the tasty flavors they have to offer. 

I'll be honest, it took me awhile to take the thing out of the box. All I was thinking was.."Another thing taking up room in the kitchen.." waa waa waa...woe is me, blah blah blah.

Well, all that changed when I had a craving for some sparkling water. 

We were all out of our canned 356 Club soda, and I wasn't about to make the trip to the store---

& so, out came the Sodastream.

It took me not even 5 minutes to have it up & carbonating.

Super easy--after installing the CO2 cartridge you simply fill one of the special BPA-Free carbonating bottles — you must use the special bottles for safety reasons — with filtered water and screw the bottle into the unit. Make sure that it is on properly or you'll have a mess. You then just press down on a button until you hear a "Buzz". You can also add more/less carbonation depending on your preference...we like ours extra fizzy! Once the fizz is in there, you remove the bottle from the unit and add the flavoring. Again, you can add more or less depending on your tastes.

 [add some lemonade & raspberries to your sparkling water & sip away!]

I like that their flavorings do not contain high-fructose corn syrups or any other nasty ingredient, however I keep it simple & just add unsweetened cranberry juice or lemon. Matt on the other hand...LOVES the flavorings, especially the "Energy Drink" one...the guy could live off that stuff.

We also have been getting creative making our own simple syrups with ginger & maple syrup...quick and delicious...and great for upset tummies.

I'm so thankful that I don't have to lug home cans or bottles of soda anymore...nor will they take up space in our recycling bin. The Sodastream doesn't take up much room, doesn't use electricity or batteries and is pretty flippin' fun to use!

The only downside is the CO2 cartridge needs to be replaced every 6-8weeks or 3-4months depending on which unit you have and how much fizz you like. Sodastream makes it really easy on you though & has an exchange/refill option set up on their website. Refills will run you anywhere from $29.99-$99.99...but again, totally worth it--you'd be spending that on soda anyways, right?!

I drank the carbonated Kool-Aid & man was is delicious.

I'm a believer in the Sodastream & you should be one too!

xo

Huxley's Fort Renovation

Our "Hux-Proofing" is basically removal of anything that seems unsafe...

& it has left us with a pretty bare place---including this cupboard which Hux has claimed...

Huxley wanted to give you a tour of his fort before & after we redecorated.

our sneaky little Squirrel.

If you've lost something in our house you should first look:

• In the trash 
• In the bathtub
• In Huxley's play area
• Off the deck

I recently caught Hux sneaking things into the trash. He slides the lid open & quietly drops it in never to be seen again. Lord knows what we've accidentally tossed because of this!

He also loves to throw things into the bathtub. This at least keeps him occupied while I get ready in the morning, but it's a little less cute when I have to pull out a soggy book or slipper.

I've also watched him drop things such as our shoes into his baby-jail/play area...it's like he is collecting them for something, like a little squirrel. 

& finally...while playing on the deck together I watched him joyfully toss things through the gaps in the railing---toys, sticks, recycling stuff...it's totally fun for him to watch something bounce off the roof and hit the ground with a SPLAT.

In order to curb these tendencies we got Huxley a Water-Play table, which instantly doubled as his new baby pool. Hey, whatever keeps him from pillaging and plundering, right?

xo

Goat-Milk NYC...cutest skivvies in the world!

If you've ever thought that your child just couldn't possible be any cuter you should put them in a pair of Goat-Milk's striped boxers...

I could not even stand how grown up Hux looked in these organic, super-soft, European-inspired basics.

The story behind Goat-Milk is a must read--I always love hearing about inspired Mamas that take matters into their own hands & create beautiful, earth-friendly products for our precious little ones.

I'm so grateful for stumbling upon Tania & Roland's project &  plan on dressing Hux in Goat-Milk until he's too big for their pieces. 

And those boxers? Totally make me look forward to getting through potty-training.

Go & scope Goat-Milk here.

Like Goat-Milk on Facebook here!

xo

a letter from Hux.

n nuu.u9iii9.........9i.9,

,.f.f b , b flgkdi / .,o[ ,≤f √ ggggdggdgg e

love,
Hux.

xo

Reality Check.

What happened?!
It seems like Hux has gone from zero to FULL FORCE TODDLER MONSTER.

Now, I am not green in the baby/toddler/kid department.
I've babysat, was a Nanny in Nashville & Breckenridge, have two nieces, and a nephew two months younger than Huxley---I pretty much have Second-Child syndrome with Hux too, but holy wow are little boys different that little girls.

It's like I need an IV-Drip of caffeine to keep up with his stamina, because from the moment he wakes with, "Doodle-doooo...hiiiii!", right in my face, it is GO time.

Currently we are revamping our "Baby-Proofing".
We should write the book on it, because for us it's not "Baby" but "Hux" proofing, which is basically removing any and all objects from our home that pose potential harm.
(eg. we just cleared & took out our metal shelving unit that was in the kitchen--it was practically empty anyway as we slowly took things from his reach.)

It's hard, I won't lie...the constant threat of danger with this kid, 'cause Lord knows what he will try and attempt next. There is no such thing as down-time anymore...oh, how I miss those sweet days of his unmobile cuddling- but still, this stage is exciting/challenging and fun & I wouldn't trade it for anything in the whole wide world.

Especially with moments like these...

Mini-Mioche Spring/Summer Goodness

We are huge fans of the Canadian based, Mama-founded clothing line Mini-Mioche.

Hux has worn his skinny-jeans until they started to look more like capris, and his cardigan & circle scarf have gotten sooo many compliments (so have the jeans!).

The fabrics have held up flawlessly through hundreds of washes, stains, and our rough & tumble Hux.

I was so excited to see the new pieces for the season---this little ditty being my favorite ensemble:

[Breezy Tank & Beloved Bloomie Short]


Go & check out Mini-Mioches new lovelies HERE!

xo

water baby.

Legitimate summer is just around the corner & it's been hot.
We like to play on our deck when the weather is nice--and it has been super nice as of late.

Unfortunately, our baby pool we had last year bit the dust & it seems like no one is carrying simple plastic pools...but Hux doesn't care. He's an equal opportunity water lover & will play in any source of water.

I caught him trying to stand and then sit in a little Pyrex dish I had filled with water, and spoons...I snapped a photo just after he sat down...my little ham.

Hux has been such a good photo taker--always 'cheesing' for the camera.
I really need to get all of us scheduled for a little family photoshoot..
(or convince my friend Carie to come down from NYC for a weekend! wink wink nudge nudge, Carie).

xo

Baby Hugo Naturals Giveaway

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*
I work part-time at Whole Foods Market & it's pretty much the greatest job I've had to date.
Besides being the perfect fit our schedule (we typically do not have anyone else watch Hux..we're kind of selfish that way), I've met so many awesome Mama's to talk "shop" with, and have found the best products for baby.

When Hugo Naturals came out with a baby care line I was sooooo excited to try them all, since their products are amazing (Vegan, Soy/Gluten/Cruelty-Free, 100% Natural ingredients--never any of those terrible things like sulfates/parabens/synthetic fragrances), I knew I wouldn't be disappointed.

Baby Hugo Naturals was so generous & sent Hux their new line.
He was very happy to jump in the tub and give them a whirl...

One of the most anticipated products was their Baby Oil with Borage Oil. This plant-derived oil is a natural source of gamma-linolenic acid, which helps in relief of atopic eczema symptoms.

As you may remember, Hux has struggled with eczema since he was little (see other post here), and I am constantly banging my head against a wall trying to figure out the cause & alleviate his poor irritated skin. Hugo's Baby Oil is just amazing. I can tell that the moment I put it on, Huxley feels soothed...and it smells delicious.

Another favorite from their line is the Oh-So-Soft Lotion. It is creamy-dreamy, and has a faint smell of vanilla frosting...totally doesn't help my urge to gobble up all of Hux's cuteness!

Hugo Naturals was so awesome & wanted to give one of you fabulous readers the opportunity to win the entire Baby Hugo line (Shampoo & Baby Wash, Foaming Milk Bath, Handcrafted Soap, Oh-So-Soft Lotion, Baby Oil, Baby Mist, Baby Powder & Diaper Cream...over $50 value!).

Love love love this stuff & am so stoked we got the chance to share with you!

Many Ways to Enter!

- Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter

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

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-Follow Hugo Naturals on Twitter

-Like Hugo Naturals on Facebook

- Tweet about the giveaway: Win the entire @HugoNaturals Baby Care line @lifewiththehux http://lifewiththehux.blogspot.com/2012/04/baby-hugo-naturals-giveaway.html #giveaway

-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 Giveaway will end on April 30th & winner will be chosen via random.org*

Good luck!

xo


& the winner is.....

Bethanny said...

Voted for you today!

bethannyamor at gmail.com

April 30, 2012 5:48 PM