Suri's Burn Book

Now I am not much for Smut Mags (think US, People Mag, etc) & Brain Rot TV, but sometimes I cave and give into being a spectator of the horror that is being a celeb.

Hot topic these days? 

The Cruise fam dam.

I feel for them, I really do, but have you noticed that in any and all photos Suri looks so entirely miserable? 

The other day at work a customer told me about this blog.

Suri's Burn Book.

Hilariousness ensued. I spent about 20 minutes reading the tongue & cheek comments made from "Suri".

I wanted to share with you a couple of my other favorite blogs...ones that I've been following religiously since becoming pregnant. I kind of consider these Mamas my friends, or at least I totally think we'd get along if we were ever to bump into each other in the Real World.

I highly suggest you go & check these out...they're all top-notch and amazing:

Bonbonmini

Bleubird Vintage

Rockstar Diaries

MODG

Dear Baby

Sometimes I peruse others found on topbabyblogs.com, but these I simply treasure. I feel like I've known their family for years and truly care about them.

What are some of your favorite blogs?

Do share.

xo

Amazon + Starbucks GC Giveaway!!

If you don't enter this giveaway you are crazy.

Who doesn't want to win Amazon + Starbucks monies??

I'm going to make this easy peasy since my friend is hosting this giveaway to boost his Automotive Facebook Fan Page.

What's up for grabs? 

-$200 Amazon Gift Card

-$50 Starbucks Gift Card

& a whole lotta love.

Here's how you can enter...

Go & LIKE this Facebook Fan Page

- 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)

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BONUS ENTRIES:

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*Giveaway will end on August 6th & winner will be chosen via random.org*

xo

PS: The winner of the Lady Adorned Jewelry Giveaway has been announced HERE!



CONGRATS to ...

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August 1, 2012 9:44 AM  

 

 

Check your email, Mama...you done won big.

 

xo

 

Hux Speaks.

Huxley's vocab has soared within the past week or so.

He's a sponge.

He's a myna-bird.

Since his Baby Book is buried at the bottom of a bin (alliteration anyone?) I thought I'd share with you the majority of his speaking capabilities...which I am sure I've left some out as he is always talking and learning new words.

We'll start with his favvvvve...

CookAYYyyyy = Cookie (usually followed by him shoving stuff in his mouth going "nomnomnom" like Cookie Monster)

Papa = Grandpa

PeeYewww = Grandma taught him this...he pinches his nose while saying it, so it either means nose or Grandma

Fly + Flying
Thank You

Cool

Hot

Owe

Teeth
Buh-Bye
Hiiii
Squirrel
Uh-Oh
"I'm gonna get you"

Bobos = Boobs

Elmo

Grover or Gro Gro

Fishie

Doggie

Kitty

Doodle Doo

Maaaa = Mom

Daddy

Water

Ball

1..2..3 = He says this for Grandpa when he wants him to juggle & also just for counting

Aynay = Ernie

"All Done"

Baby

Bottle

Bubble

"What's That?"

"It's a..."

and the latest...

"It's a butt!"

Thanks to this photo: 

It's on our mantle and Hux was asking Matt, "What's that? What's that?"--so Daddy told him, "it's a butt".

& Huxley starts saying.."it's a butt!!! it's a butt!!! it's a butt!!" etc etc etc.'

Holy crap. Right? At least it's a semi-okay word.

xo

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(I wish I new about them when I was preg-oh!)

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(as soon as I find that darn camera charger--I know, really---I will be posting a review)

& of course we still are infatuated with Mini Mioche and our bluum boxes!

Can I just tell you how perfect bluum is? I had just ruined a teether by sterilizing it a little too long and Hux is in the middle of a mega molar meltdown....well, in this month's box they sent us a new teether!!! Just like the one I ruined!

I'm geeked for the Mini Mioche Fall Collection to come out---as soon as it does you will know, trust me!

Anyways, we LOVE our Sponsors.

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I always offer a discount when you sign up for multiple months so get on it today & start living life with the Hux!

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PS: Things to look forward to on our blog are Hux Recipes, Natural Cleaning + How to keep a house clean with a toddler & giveaways galore!

xo

Potty Talk.

Hooray-- it's almost the weekend (for you)!

Weekend's for me=work.

Which means a muuuuch needed breather from the 24/7 life of a stay at home Mama & equally needed Daddy & Huxie time.

I love that Matt gets to spend some major QT with Hux, because he doesn't get much during the week, although most mornings they spend together like this:

-Hux wakes Daddy up around 7am and demands Elmo + snack + Bottle

-They snuggle and snack until 7:45 while letting Mama sleep in a little or get ready for the day 

-8:30 Matt is out the door and isn't back until 5:30 or 6pm

-On a good night we can all have dinner together, but usually Hux is fed and bathing by the time Daddy gets home

We are planning a trip back to Michigan for Labor Day (also my Brother & I's Birthdays!)--we couldn't be any more excited for a little family adventure.

On a totally unrelated note, we are still trying to tackle potty training. We really should have opted for a plain seat for Hux, because he is sooo distracted by all of his favorite Sesame Street characters every time he sits to do his thing. 


This is what potty time looks like at our house...

xo 

PS: I extended the Lady Adorned Jewelry Giveaway another week! Got get yourself entered to win HERE!

The Sleep Paranoia.

Dear Parents,

You know this. You know it well.

Maybe you won't admit it, but you are scared s***less of your child waking in the middle of the night.

I am.

I fear it more than spiders & tornadoes...and that my friends, says a LOT.

It has to be natural. 

I mean, you don't want your child waking, because that means a myriad of things--

-they need a new diaper

-they're uncomfortable...too hot, too cold, their jammies are too tight or not the right fabric...

or...my biggest fear...

they need the boobs.

I'm 18 months deep in Milk Truck lugging, and I am so over it--but have no space in my heart to cut Hux off.

He needs the 'Bobos' as he now calls them.

& toss in some giant molars breaking through his sweet little gums and you have an egg-shell walking Mama + Papa.

I fear flushing the toilet or doing normal things because I do NOT want to stir the Huxman.

He needs his beauty rest--have you met the kid? He's a freakin' prince.

So this is my rant.
On tip-toeing.
It is not fun, and hopefully someday soon we will nip it in the bud.

We're looking into Montessori schools and I hope that Huxley will be enrolled ASAP, and then all the pieces will fall into place and he will sleep like a rock and never rip my shirt down again.

Until that time folks...keep your fingers crossed for us.

xo

PS: I realize this sounds like I loathe nursing...that is not how I want to come off--I have loved being able to provide Hux with awesome super juice, and have had an overall amazing experience with nursing. The only thing I'd like is to be able to sleep through the night...

that's not a lot to ask...




is it?

cookies MAKE milk.

Ever since Hux started solids I kind of took the lazy Mom approach to nursing.

I stopped pumping, taking ridiculous amounts of supplements

& just basically quit worrying about how much milk I was producing.

It was a giant weight off my shoulders.

I was a wreck in the beginning—especially when our horrible ex-Pediatrician told us we had to supplement with formula because I was a failure.

Well, he didn’t exactly come out and say that but that’s what I heard.

You name it, I did it…Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, oatmeal, dark beer, Brewer’s Yeast, and enough water to turn the Sahara into a Rain Forrest.

Fast-forward to now, & Hux is still a boob man.

We nurse up to 10 times if not more per day, and let me tell you—it’s exhausting!

I couldn’t tell you where my pump is, because I am sooo over that & I cannot gulp down another herbal supplement or cup of tea.

You know what I will do to help ensure Hux is getting enough to drink?

Eat a cookie.

 Yep…milkmakers. They are these delicious awesome cookies boosted with all the good stuff your Milk Trucks need to produce that liquid gold.

Milkmakers cookies are made with organic ingredients, and have three key ingredients (oats, flax seed, brewer's yeast) to boost breast milk supply. 

(There's a lot of info about them on their website).

They have a strong community to support moms, mainly through Facebook, but also through receiving and sharing stories from real moms with other real moms. They also have a lactation consultant, Renee Beebe, who hosts a monthly live-on-Facebook breastfeeding Q + A and who writes articles about breastfeeding that we share on their blog, their website, and in their monthly newsletters.

Go get on the cookie train now & let the milk flow!

xo

Mobile blogging.

After Huxley played milk & cookies with mama's phone I opted for one of those fancy phones everyone and their Grandma have had for years.
This is awesome. I don't even have to type anymore. I just tell my phone what to put down and it does it. Magical.
We hope you had a great weekend and we miss you all. There will be more posting and giveaways soon.
Until then here are some new photos taken from the fancy phone.
As you can see his hair has grown quite long. I don't have the heart to cut his sweet curls....that is how brobands was born--I just got my first shipment of supplies yesterday. Stay tuned for more info on the opening of my Etsy shop!

Cheatin' on Elmo

Hux has traded allegiances. Thrice.

From Elmo to Cookie to Grover.

Kid loves him some Sesame Street folk.

He also really enjoys Auntie Anne's Pretzels.

Hux is just the sweetest little squishbug. He will give hugs, & kisses. He always says "thank you" & never hesitates to share.

We really hit the cute kid jackpot.

How was your holiday?

We spent ours stuffin' grilled foods into our belly & just bein' plain ol' American---got home early & caught not one but three different firework shows right off our deck.

Pretty much perfect.

This weather is beastly. I'm not a fan. 

Wanted to apologize for lack of photos & such as I need to relocate my camera charger...

 I know. I know. I can never find it.

Until then here are some heart melting photos from our friend Kim's iPhone..

[who is this giant man child and what did he do with my baby Hux???]

xo

Lady Adorned Jewelry Giveaway!

Ever since having Hux I'd been dreaming about a pretty little something to adorn myself with as a keepsake of sorts.

When I stumbled upon Lady Adorned Jewelry I instantly fell in love with this necklace...

It's everything I ever wanted, and at an affordable price too.

As soon as it arrived in the mail I put it on & haven't taken it off.

It's Hux proof, which says a lot---Huxley will tug at this, kick it with his feet when he's nursing, chew on it, you name it.

Another great thing is that it hasn't given me any issues with my sensitive skin. Typically I have to wear pure gold, because anything else makes me break out in a rash or turn green...but this gold filled beauty hasn't let me down yet (and I've been wearing it for months).

The lovely Malaika who is the creator of Lady Adorned Jewelry would like to give one of you the chance to win a $30 credit to her store---rockin' right? 

We're going to make this giveaway super easy for you this time...

Here are your ways to enter:

- Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter

-Follow life with the Hux on GFC

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

-Like life with the Hux. on Facebook

Stop by Lady Adorned Jewelry & leave me a comment telling me which pretty piece you'd like to get yourself 

-Comment on any other life with the Hux. blog post!

Cake, right?

*Giveaway EXTENDED to July 23rd, winner will be chosen via random.org*

xo

Winner winner chicken dinner! Love your name + comment xoxo

Piffle said...

voting every day!! Love the little Hux Monster:)

July 12, 2012 9:55 PM

How to grow a Healthy Hux Monster.

Ironic that I chose to post this now while Hux is totally maxed out with explosive poops and crankiness...but, the kid eats like a Green Machine & has the six-pack to prove it & I've been wanting to update you all on what the Huximonster noshes on.

I'm always a fan of reading what all the other awesome Blog-oh-sphere Mama's are feeding there smooshables, & I wanted to share some of our favorites as of late.

Smoothies!

This one is a rainbow of goodness:

Muesli

Spinach & Kale

Strawberries, Blueberries,  Pineapple & Raspberries

and Goodbelly Organic Probiotic Coconut Water

(all our produce is always organic)

Honest Kids Organic Fruit Punch...Hux approved.

Sweet Cherries...okay, this is a soft spot in Mama's heart. I come from the "Cherry Capitol of the Worrrld", & I could eat a lug of cherries. It made my soul sing when Huxley took to them like candy. Sadly, Michigan had bad crops this year and cherries were 'spensive and hard to come by...but we bought organic ones from our local Whole Foods, and indulged.

Froose! We LOVE you! 

Froose is organic fruit juices + rice grains for fiber! Local & AWESOMESAUCE!

Hux is also noshing on some turkey ham, strawberries & grapes.

Eat hard + Play hard.

xo

PS: Winner of Sodastream Giveaway was announced here!  
Thanks for all who participated! Hope you keep comin' back & keep up with the Hux! 

Daddy love.

We didn't really have a full day to celebrate Daddy since Mama had to work, but around here we try to celebrate eachother every day.

Matt is such an amazing father.

Even more so, he is my best friend.

I love watching him with Huxley.

You can truly see his heart light up when they are together & that just completes me.

It's effortless for him.

He wakes in the middle of the night to help out, lets me sleep in almost every morning while fixing Hux breakie & simultaneously getting ready for work.

This morning he took Hux in the shower with him, because he is just that awesome.

When we were pregnant I would daydream about a little brown eyed, dark haired boy before we even knew Hux was a "he". 

I'd swoon over any little kid that resembled Matt.

& I got everything I ever dreamed of and more.

Matt + Huxley just adore one another, and I am such a lucky lady to have them in my life.

I honestly could not do this Mama thing well without my better half.

He lights up our life daily.

We love you Daddy Doo.

xo

Bed Wedge Beauty Rest.

No joke, the Bed Wedge works miracles.

The first night we used it was worlds different--no waking up without a pillow, cranked neck & grumpy. Since we don't have a headboard we needed this little gem, and I was so happy when it's simple design did just as promised.

Ed Peisner, developed the concept after his daughter was injured by her metal bed frame when reaching for a doll that had fallen into the gap. It's a firm triangular shaped wedge that covers the width of the bed. All you have to do is place over the gap & that is enough to keep it securely in place. The Bed Wedge comes in all sizes, prints & colors. It also comes with side pocket attachments that are perfect for glasses, remotes and even tooth fairy visits. I use mine to store either my phone or Hux's bottle of water.

As you can see in these photos Hux sleeps like a champ with his Bed Wedge!

xo

Hux + Storm Safety

What do you do when there is a storm brewin' & you've got a 17 month old to keep safe?

You put him in a helmet, rain boots and a bell...that's what.

Okay, a little (un)necessary background info:
My parents taught me to be very weather conscious. We are a boaters and always were listening to NOAA and The Weather Channel is our favorite TV show.
I kind of grew a hyper-sensitivity to weather. I hate loathe thunderstorms. Don't even get me started on tornadoes. Anyways, this video was taken a few weeks back during a Tornado Watch.

Oh, and I was trying to get Hux to show you his "spider"...he put his fingers together to make the "Itsy Bitsy Spider"...pretty much the cutest this ever.

But yea, he cracks us up--daily...enjoy!

xo

Make Pop for you Papa! A Sodastream Father's Day Giveaway!

Every now & then I like a pop.

Yes, pop. I'm from the mid-west, thankyouverymuch.

BUT...we do NOT keep anything in our house that contains high fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring, or any other nonsense they try and put into our food. Ever since we recieved our glorious Sodastream we've been making homemade simple syrups out of organic roots & berries and maple syrup. The possibilities are endless.

Sodastream has become the love of our life. I talk them up whenever and wherever & even convinced my parents to invest in one! It's a miracle worker, and I am so happy that I am able to give one away to you!!

Easy Peasy to Enter!

- Follow life with the Hux. on Twitter

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

-Like life with the Hux. on Facebook

Like Sodastream on Facebook

Follow Sodastream on Twitter

- Tweet about the giveaway: Win a @Sodastream Starter's Kit @ lifewiththehux http://lifewiththehux.blogspot.com/2012/06/make-pop-for-you-papa-sodastream.html #giveaway

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

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*Giveaway extended!! Ends June 25th-- winner will be chosen via random.org*

Good luck!

xo

PS: Winner was chosen and announced for the Summer Stylin' Giveaway 


& The winner of this Giveaway is:

bdubblogin said...

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mamaloves2blog at gmail.com

June 25, 2012 10:22 AM

I scream you scream!

Well, it's official, Hux loves him some Handel's.

It's a local hotspot here on the Mainline.

& you know what's awesome? 

They give out baby cones for FREE.

Chicka-yea.

Here are the photos of Huxley's first Handel's experience...which was totally awesome, and not as messy as one would think..

[this is where Hux said, "forget this Dad, I'll hold it on my own!!!"]

xo