Cookies and Milk for Santa: DIY Plate & Bottle

One of my favorite memories of Christmas from when I was little was decorating cookies to leave out for Santa. What kid wouldn't love cutting out and decorating (and most likely taste testing) cookies?! I of course wanted to continue the tradition with my own kids. Last year I was loving all of the festive plate ideas for Santa's cookies that would pop up on Pinterest, so I really wanted to make one for my kids. I took some ideas of what I saw from others, but also threw in my own touch.

Here is what you need to make your own Cookies for Santa plate and Milk for Santa bottle:

Plate-
1. Plate (Walmart has nice, white Corelle plates for a low price, you can use square or round)
2. Red, green, brown, and black paint
3. Black vinyl for words

Bottle-
1. Starbucks Frappucinno (found at most grocery stores and the best part of this project)
2. Red paint
3. Black vinyl for words

The bottle was the easiest to make so lets start there. First, you drink that delicious Frappuccino and wash the bottle. To get the label cleanly off, I soaked it in hot, soapy water. If you have a Cricut to cut vinyl, click HERE to get the Cricut file. You can totally paint the words on the bottle if you are creative like that, my handwriting looks like a 2 year old so I chose the vinyl route.

After applying the vinyl, I simply painted the lid with the red paint and let it dry.

The plate took a few days because I wanted to make sure the paint dried and didn't get smeared between all of the finger printing so we completed it . The first thing I did was help my kids put their hand prints on the center of the plate with brown paint. After those dried, I placed the vinyl words evenly across the top, again you can definitely free hand this if you don't have a cutting machine. The red dots between the words are my kid's thumb prints.

Next, I used their pointer fingers to make the reindeer eyes (black), their thumb prints for the nose (red), and a small tipped paint brush for the mouth. The red and green dots that surround the rest of the plate are their finger prints. Besides the words, the whole plate is made using their sweet little hands. Once the paint dries it is safe to use for cookies!

Now go make some cookies with your kiddos, and don't forget to leave some out for Santa on Christmas Eve!

XO, Michelle

Holiday Gift Guide to Stocking Stuffers

Did the holiday season sneak up on anyone else? I feel like we were just hunting Easter Eggs out in the backyard and now my house is filled with all things cheery and Christmas! I have seen so many awesome holiday gift guides floating around and have bee lined to some of those websites to ensure I got those items before they sold out, so instead of a gift guide I thought I would share some great stocking stuffer ideas.

My kids are pretty young, so I like to think that I can still get away with giving them practical products...and that they will still be freaking excited about them. I mean, I totally love when my mom fills my stocking with body wash and make up--winning! I hope some of these ideas help you out and feel free to let me know your ideas as well, I love adding items to our must get list each year!

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One of my favorite stocking stuffers for my kids are sunglasses. Chances are if your kids are like mine...their current sunnies are either lost or broken. Although we haven't tried them yet (but plan too!), Babiators prides themselves on being indestructible so these are the perfect go to sunglasses for littles! They have many different styles, colors, and price points for every personality and I am excited to try them.

Shop: Babiators

Kleynimals has a few great stocking stuffers and we LOVE their flatware. They have stainless steel teething toys that are safe for babies and you can even have them engraved. They have jangles which are perfect for mom to wear and baby to play with and a few other fun items. If you are interested in engraving, be sure to place your order by December 16th to ensure Christmas delivery.

Shop: Kleynimals

Teethers, sippy cups, bath toys, etc. are also all great ideas that your kids will love getting. Munchkin has a ton of different products that we love and what better time than Christmas to get them. Nothing like a little babe finding a brand new, cute teether in their stocking on Christmas morning, I bet they'd waste no time in going to town and chewing!

Shop: Munchkin

This is also the time that we upgrade toothbrushes and pacifiers, and my favorite brand for these is MAM. We have used their pacifiers for both kids (they are all I could get my first son to take) and they have the cutest patterns on them. I also use their toothbrushes for my youngest because they are perfectly shaped for little hands to hold which help in learning to independently brush his teeth.

Shop: MAM

We have been using the same three bowls and three plates for years and with 2 kids I am constantly washing and rewashing, so it is time to add to our collection. We love Re-Play Recycled because their products hold up, they don't break when dropped, and their colors are fun. They might end up sitting next to the stocking, but that's ok too.

Shop: Re-Play Recycled

Now these next ideas aren't brand specific but they will at least point you in a good direction. One tradition we have is buying ornaments each year for places that we visit or just things that we like so we have started doing the same for our kids. We will usually get one or two ornaments to put in their stockings that we will add to the tree the following year. For my oldest they are usually Disney or Pirates themed of course.

You can also throw in some favorite treats like fruit snacks or even their favorite candy that they don't get to enjoy very often. Maybe some markers or crayons with a little coloring book, or even a new book to read together at bedtime. You really can't go wrong with any of these options! What are some must have stocking stuffers in your house?

XO, Michelle

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

With the holiday season full steam ahead, so many families are busy planning activities to do with their families and are starting or continuing new holiday traditions. Spending time with family and making memories is what makes the season so special after all. Christmas at the Gaylord Palms is one event that would make for a wonderful holiday tradition. It’s fun, local, and perfect for the whole family.

Now, when people think of Christmas in Florida, they certainly don’t think of snow and ice. We’re lucky if we can dress up on Christmas day without getting too hot! Why not take a break from Mr. Heat Miser and pay a visit to his brother in a world filled with ICE!? Gaylord Palms Resort has once again outdone themselves with their awe-inspiring display of ice and this year the theme is ICE! Christmas Around the World. Everything in ICE! from the towering walls with intricate colorful designs to the tunnels and animal statues are all hand carved on site and with over 2 million pounds of ice, the room is kept at chilling 9 degrees so be sure to dress warmly! I was fortunate enough to visit and experience ICE! with my family on their media preview night along side The Mommy Spot Tampa.

To enjoy the experience of ICE! featuring Christmas Around the World, plan to spend anywhere from 15-30 minutes within the exhibit. If you find yourself feeling a little too chilly before you have seen it all, you may exit in the designated area to warm up before reentering and finishing your walk through. Inside there are activities for all! Enjoy the hand carved displays that showcase the diversity seen around the world alive with beautiful colors and carvings, race your friends or family down the 5 available ice slides [there is 1 kid slide for those under 40”], crawl through tunnels of ice carved just perfectly for your littlest of travelers and so much more, you may even get a peek at Santa's workshop--in ICE! form of course! You truly have to see to believe!

What you need to know:

• As mentioned above, the room for ICE! is kept at 9 degrees Fahrenheit. IT. IS. COLD.
• Gaylord Palms ICE! DOES provide jackets in all sizes, infant to 4XL. They do not provide gloves or hats so I strongly suggest bringing your own. 
• Wear or bring your own jacket as well, you may be cold outside once you return your ICE! jacket.
• Boots aren’t necessary, but closed toed shoes are required.
• ICE! is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
• Buy tickets in advance, lines can get long especially on the weekends.

For anyone visiting the Gaylord Palms Resort, be sure to stop by the atrium to enjoy the Christmas Tree trail, see the new JOYFUL! Atrium Light show with festive holiday music from around the world and lots of sparkling lights, as well as the all-new Cirque Dreams Unwrapped stage show complete with jaw-dropping acrobat acts.

Extra, Extra!

Just outside of the ICE! display is the Alpine Village where you can enjoy sweet treats, warm beverages, and do a little holiday shopping. In this area you will also find Snow Tubing which can be enjoyed by anyone 36” and over. Keep in mind that you are tubing down REAL ICE so hold on tight as you zoom down the hill! Also enjoy an interactive Snow Throw game where you can try your hand at throwing a real snowball at moving and non-moving targets. Other offerings include:

• Breakfast with Charlie Brown and Friends
• Build-a-Bear Workshop
• Photos with Santa
• Visit with Mrs. Claus
• Make your own gingerbread man
• Sounds of the Season
• Post Office to send your Christmas wishes to Santa in the North Pole

To read more details about all of the activities that Gaylord Palms has to offer this Christmas season, click HERE. Christmas at Gaylord Palms runs November 21st-January 7th.

Disclaimer: I attended the Media Preview Night for ICE! at the Gaylord Palms for free in exchange for this post and social media coverage. All opinions are my own.

Road Tripping 101 - Surviving a Long Car Ride with Kids

My husband has family who live in Pennsylvania, one of which is his grandmother, so for 4-5 years now we have made it a point to get up there each Summer to visit. My oldest son took his first road trip up there when he was just shy of 6 months old so he is a “well-seasoned” traveler, and we have found multiple ways to make the long trip easy on ourselves as well. We have found that if we break up the trip with a mini vacation in a state halfway to PA such as North Carolina or Virginia, the trip is a little more bearable, though we have made the drive all the way through at least once. Here are some ideas that help us to survive a 13-hour road trip with 2 kids under 4.

When to leave -
We have left our house for road trips at many different times throughout the day, through doing this we have learned that the best time to head out is early in the morning around 5 am, at naptime, or bedtime. This way you get some peaceful time on the road. We may arrive late to our destination but it does help to have the kids asleep at some point on our journey. Our most recent trip we left at around 1 PM (naptime) so we were able to get naptime in, plus bedtime.

Since we do usually hit bedtime in the car, I always have their jammies ready to go. We will stop for dinner to stretch our legs, eat, and get the boys into their jammies so when we arrive at our destination we only need to transfer them to their beds. Aside from jammies, I always pack at least 1 change of clothes for each boy in my diaper bag that I have easy access to including diapers, underwear, bibs, table mats, etc., because you never know what kind of mess could happen with snacks, food stops, and accidents.

Snacks -
Bringing snacks on the road is almost as important as remembering to fill the car with gas before you leave. Snacks can hold you (and the kids) over until you find a stop for lunch or dinner. On this last trip my husband had a phone interview with a company on our drive up. My youngest was getting super mad, it was raining, we were stuck in traffic, my husband was on the phone, I was driving and couldn’t help…so we filled up his snack cup with Cheerios and he was happy and content for another hour. One of my favorite snacks for the road or anytime really are Muddy Buddies. Seriously, do yourself a favor and get some…they are so good and a perfect road trip munchie. I also make sure to bring our Munchkin Snack Cups on any road trip for both kids. Not only does it help prevent a Cheerio catastrophe in the back seat, but I can cut up things like chicken nuggets for lunch to put in the cup for my youngest when we don’t want to actually make a stop yet. These cups are a life saver!

Make lunch to go -
Our last trip up to PA, we stopped in Williamsburg on the way back and stayed in a condo. We had stocked up on food for the week so we weren’t always eating out and had items such as lunch meat that we didn’t want to waste. I made both of my children sandwiches, cut them up, and stored them in the cooler so we wouldn’t have to make a stop for lunch (this was the 13 hour leg of our drive). While my husband drove, I put together cheese and ham crackers for us to munch on. We always bring a cooler so drinks are never an issue…though I do limit my 3.5 year old so we aren’t having to stop at every rest area bathroom along the way.

Breastfeeding-
When my youngest was still breastfeeding it was a pain to have to stop every 2 hours to nurse him, not because he was nursing but because it took so much time and set us way back. I started to bring my pump with me and after our breakfast/breastfeeding stop, I would pump in the car and give him a bottle for his next feeding. It helped keep us on the road longer and helped my little guy stay satisfied. If he didn’t drink it all I would store it in the cooler for when he became cranky again and the bottle would hold him over until we planned to stop again. I say this, but sometimes the bottle didn’t do the trick and we’d have to stop, but USUALLY it worked.

Toys, Books, & Entertainment -
I keep a basket of toys attached to the middle seat between the boys car seats at all times. It has things like books and small toys for them to play with and keep entertained on car rides. This gives me easy access to hand things to my youngest and my oldest is able to reach what he wants. If I need to crawl back there and squeeze into the middle, it can unattach it and move it to the floor. I also keep a blanket for each boy on either side of the basket, they never leave the car unless they need to be washed that way we don’t have to worry about their regular blankets getting lost or ruined as they stay safe in the suitcase.

My oldest son loves Disney movies (and The Music Man, he once watched The Music Man over and over until we reached our destination…for like 8 hours) so we downloaded the Disney Movies Anywhere app. If you have all those Disney Movie Rewards codes and have no idea why you input them online, this is why. Most Disney movies now come with a Digital Copy, and when you enter that code online it unlocks it. We use the Movie & TV app on our Windows tablet to watch the movies, you have to log in to your account and then it automatically syncs them, you do have to download them to the tablet/device to be able to watch without wi-fi though. To watch movies he uses a pair of the wired headphones. If we purchased these again, we would most likely get the Bluetooth set as he is constantly playing with the cord and has even pulled the headphones out of the jack. They are great for kids though!

Aside from watching movies on the tablet, we also bring our Kindle Fire. Here he can play games (Starfall is his favorite) if he gets bored from movies or watching out the window. Movies and games are important for when his little brother is napping and we don’t want him waking up grumpy...it keeps him quiet and entertained because a nap for him isn’t always promised.

Me Reader books are also a sanity saver. My oldest LOVES these books and he is able to “read” to himself. It is a quiet activity that keeps him busy for quite a while. Check out more of these books here: Me Readers

Just this year, we have taken our boys on 2 road trips, one of which was 3 parts. We love to travel and aren’t going to let our kids get in the way of that so we just have them join us. I actually find it a little easier with 2 kids because they are able to entertain each other in the backseat and my youngest loves watching my oldest because he is rear facing. We always look forward to getting away with them!

What are some things you have done to keep yourself sane on road trips? Do you drive all the way through or make a stop over? Do your kids have any favorite activities to keep them busy on the way there?

Finding Balance - Family, Work, Home

Working a "9-5" job when you have kids, a husband, and a house to take care of isn't easy. When I went back to work after having my first son I often found myself overly tired, stressed, and completely run down. When I knew my path was leading towards being a stay-at-home mom once we had our second, I knew my main goal would be taking care of our kids and keeping our house together, but I also set out to grow my side business. No, I didn't NEED to, but the idea of having my own means to do extra activities with my kids was something to chase after. My business isn't huge, but it does well and fits our current lifestyle, though I have found that my biggest weekly battle is balancing my work, house, and kids. I have compiled a list of some tips that I find help me navigate the weekly craze that is our life.

1. Do light housework while the kids eat breakfast

Housework is no joke with a three and one year old hanging around. If I had a penny for every Cheerio I picked up throughout the week, well, I wouldn't need my side business and we would all be retired on a mountain somewhere. But since no one pays me to pick up Cheerios, I guess I'll keep cleaning and working.

I don't usually eat breakfast, as I will work out and have a shake later into the morning, so while my babes are quietly sitting at the kitchen table or outside enjoying a bowl of cereal home-cooked meal, I will put away clean dishes and wash any leftover ones, clear any counters of junk, and will usually run the vacuum through the downstairs to take care of those never ending Cheerio trails.

2. Pick one day per week for the deep cleaning

Don't pick one day to clean 1 bathroom and the next day for the others, get them all done in one day...and stick to that day weekly so you don't get behind. Monday is a good day to do this- that way you are using a freshly cleaned bathroom all week, unless you have boys, then good luck keeping it clean EVER. Maybe on Tuesdays you dust and vacuum, Wednesdays wash the windows..create a schedule that works for you, it is much easier to do a little each day than attempting to clean the house top to bottom in a single day when you find out the in-laws are coming.


3. Start a load of laundry when you wake up in the morningDoes anyone enjoy doing laundry? I dislike it almost as much as I dislike doing the dishes. I TRY to get one load going each morning. This way I am not rushing to fold one load because another one needs the dryer, and it's totally okay if you don't wash and fold on the same day, you don't have to be THAT on top of things! I usually don't fold it right away because kids, but it does get done eventually.

4. Nap time is serious business

Both of my kids still take naps--or at least have a rest time. I make sure this happens at the same time every day. This is when the bulk of my business is done. I sit in a quiet spot, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and work to get as much done as I possibly can while they are upstairs leaving me be. If I don't get every little thing done, I will sometimes log on after bedtime and finish up a few orders so I can get them out in a timely manner but I do try to have everything wrapped up by the time they start stirring.

5. Don't work during play time

Honestly, if I try to get work done while my kids were playing, they may or may not destroy each other. This doesn't mean that I don't shoot a quick email out here and there while they play independently, but I do try to keep my work out of play time. My kids enjoy that time with me so I like to make sure they get plenty of mommy time. Try to leave your work out of play time, you and your babies will appreciate it.


6. Don't stress when you don't get EVERYTHING done

There are times when I email a customer to let them know that there is a delay (usually only by one day) because my day didn't go as planned, and I have yet to run into someone who is not understanding. Kids are unpredictable no matter how planned out the day is, and sometimes it can't be avoided. If one of my kids needs extra snuggles, work can wait. If we get home late from a play date and nap time is lost, work can wait. Sometimes crumbs sit on my rug for days before I actually find the time to vacuum..is it gross? Probably, but some days running a vacuum isn't in the cards for us and I don't stress, I know I will get to it eventually. Right now, there is a laundry basket full of kids clothes (CLEAN!!!) sitting upstairs waiting to be folded, and it will most likely still be there tomorrow but it's ok! It's all about finding your balance.


What are some tips that help you balance the work/wife/mom life? Do you stick to a schedule or just wing it? Also, please tell me that I'm not the only one with this Cheerio issue?!

Newlie Co Gail Satchel

I see more and more parents turning to the higher end, more stylish options when it comes to baby products, especially diaper bags. When I received the Newlie Co. Gail Satchel, I instantly fell in love with the color and style. I hadn’t used a satchel style diaper bag before so I was entering new, exciting territory and it fits my love for non-traditional diaper bags perfectly.

The Gail Satchel looks nothing like a diaper bag, in fact it looks more like a high-end leather purse so you would never guess that inside there are more diapers and kid snacks than other normal purse related items. I also wouldn’t call myself stylish AT ALL, but I’m pretty sure carrying this diaper bag ups my level and I have received many compliments on it. The faux leather bag comes in two colors, black or sandalwood, I picked sandalwood because IT IS GORGEOUS, and although it will fit into any season I can picture it being so beautiful alongside all the maroons and mustards of the Fall season.

One of the style features that grabbed me is the turn lock flap closure, it’s not often you find a diaper bag with that kind of detail. Under the flap, there are 3 main pockets-two of which have other various pockets inside. The large middle pocket is zippered which is where I keep my mom essentials: umbrella, wallet, hand sanitizer, mints…basically all the items I don’t want my kids getting into. It could really fit a whole lot more. The other 2 pockets on either side of the zippered pocket are open, but I haven’t had any issues with anything falling out because they are deep. 

Both pockets have a bottle/sippy cup sleeve which is great because each kid gets their own pocket! The front open pocket has 2 slide-in pockets as well as a large zippered insulated pocket. I was asked if the insulated pocket would fit an epi-pen, and the answer was absolutely, it would be perfect for something such as that or even snacks that you want kept insulated. The back open pocket is where the included changing pad is kept which is clipped in to its own little space, and this is where I keep diapers and wipes for my youngest as well. There is a small zippered pocket on the back of the bag which could fit a wallet and keys, or candy…you could fit a secret stash of candy there. There is also a key clip on the inside on the bag which keeps my key safe and not buried, always a great feature to have in a diaper bag.

I really love diaper bags that have multiple uses and can be worn different ways. The Gail can be worn as a shoulder bag, on the arm, or crossbody with the included strap. I find that I wear the bag on my shoulder most often but will occasionally wear it cross body. I do feel that if the diaper bag is too full, wearing it crossbody may feel a little awkward since it is a fairly large bag, but I love it for when I am out with only one child. The strap also gives it a cute stylish look if you keep it attached while wearing it as a shoulder bag.

Newlie Co. does sell their stroller straps separately, but the Gail Satchel comes with a large change pad and the strap to wear it crossbody. I have also used the included strap to hang over the grocery cart handle or stroller, so it is still a convenient diaper bag even without stroller straps.

The Newlie Co. Gail Satchel diaper bag is truly a beautiful bag, as are their other designer bags and the best part is that they do not come at a designer price. Newlie Co. diaper bags and accessories can be purchased online at their store HERE, or on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, Pish Posh Baby, among others, and you can find stores in your area by visiting the website HERE.

I received this diaper bag in exchange for a review. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

xo - Michelle

4 Tips For Your Independent Eater

The saying "all babies are different" rings very true in our house, especially with food. We tried baby led weaning with my first, but he gagged if there was any thick or chunky texture and he didn't go for it until after he'd been on purees for a bit, but my youngest went the baby led route from the get go. So much so that he mostly refused when I tried to spoon feed him something.

I found that the best ways to please the VERY independent eater wass to make sure that whatever I was giving him for a meal, he could eat it on his own. 

Here are 4 ways to help keep that independent eater happy:

1. Homemade Pouches
These are simple and cheap. Use whatever fruits, veggies, meats, pastas, etc. to create your own quick meals. They can be kept in the freezer for when you are in a pinch, or when the family is eating something that isn’t suitable for the baby, like steak that could be difficult to chew or something that is extra spicy. I love making oatmeal & fruit pouches, or even just plain applesauce. To make it easy, I use the Infantino Squeeze Station. Just cook the foods to desired consistency, mix, pour into the squeeze station, press, and done! There are reusable pouches that work with the squeeze station as well, and although messy the first time trying a pouch on his own, he picked it up fairly quickly. We also use Sage Spoonfuls reusable pouches, these can be filled from the ziplock side so if you don't have a Squeeze Station...no worries!!

2. Soft Foods
“Everything” is fair game. If I can cook it up soft, C will eat it with no problems. We started him at 6 months with naturally soft finger foods such as peas and avocado, but if I made a puree, it would be thick enough for his little hands to still be able to “pick up”. It was messy, but he enjoyed it and learning how to eat on his own. His food list has grown to include just about anything and everything that we eat, as long as it is something easily mushed in his gums. Carrots, chicken, blueberries, cheese, ham, just to name a few. Rule of thumb with whole foods and littles, use your pinky nail as a size reference when cutting, and of course use your best judgement--you know your babe best.

**TIP** Some foods are slippery though, so my tip for those is to mash up some Cheerios into a dust, and roll the cut up pieces of food in them. This trick works great for bananas!


3. Silicone/Mesh Feeder
These are great to use for those foods that are more difficult to chew, like apples. Cut up pieces small enough for the feeder and let baby go to town. It helps to break down the bigger chunks, giving baby the right amount to enjoy. Frozen, cold, or cooked foods are perfect for these.

4. Frozen "Treats"
Yogurt is one of the easiest ways to get in another daily serving of dairy, but again, C hated the spoon. To help his independence with this, I would freeze dots of yogurt and at breakfast time when they are ready, he was able to eat the yogurt drops by himself. They stayed frozen long enough to not be TOO messy, but they quickly melted away in his mouth. You could also blend up some fresh fruit to mix in for a little more fun, he loves when I serve him these!



Using these different methods was/is great for C's independence. It also allows me the freedom to be able to eat WITH my family since I am not having to feed the youngest, and I know that he is getting enough to eat since he is in control.

The Lassig Glam Rosie Diaper Bag

With so many different styles of diaper bags out there, I am finding that I love the less traditional looking bags. You won't see me walking around with a diaper bag that has characters on it, or a bag with babyish colors that alert every passerby that "Hey, I'm a mom!" Not that people knowing I am a mom is a bad thing (you will see my lovely, well behaved children anyways), but I like to look stylish whenever I am able.

The Glam Rosie diaper bag by Lassig is truly a diaper bag that fits that description. When it arrived, my eyes were drawn to the unique trapezoid shape, gorgeous mint color, and rose gold zippers (even the 'clink' of the zippers sounds pretty). It looked nothing like other diaper bags I have seen.

The Rosie has one large main compartment, with a few organizational pockets on the inside. There is a large zippered pocket on the inside back-side of the bag, and a velcro pocket on the opposite side. Two slide-in pockets easily hold a changing pad, keys, wallet, etc, and a phone pouch on the side keeps your cell phone secure with a velcro closure. One of the cool features that really makes this bag so versatile is a removable snap-on baby food jar insert. It has two pockets that would perfectly fit two jars of baby food, but can be taken out when not needed. Although my kids are both passed the baby food stage, I chose to keep the insert in and I use the pockets for their sippy cups--which also fit perfectly. The only pocket on the outside is a water-repellent zippered pocket on the back where I stick my wipes case.
My FAVORITE feature of this bag by far is the key clip. Not only does it keep my key from getting lost, it also unclips and comes out for easy use. No more digging in the pocket where I thought I slipped my key into and no fumbling with trying to unhook it from a clip. It is basically just an extra key chain for my key when I am not using the diaper bag.

Packed for 2 kids

Key Clip

A great selling feature of this bag that appeals to many parents is that it can be worn different ways. Maybe you prefer a backpack style, or a strap over the shoulder style...this bag is capable of being worn 3 different ways. For me, I found that the included backpack straps aren't comfortable for extended wearing so I will hang it from the stroller if I plan to be out for awhile. I do like how easy it is to slip over my head to wear cross-body style though, and tend to wear it like that most often.

Backpack style

Cross-body

The Rosie does come with stroller straps which are great for attaching to any stroller or to a grocery cart. In fact, this has become my go-to shopping bag because it is so convenient and low profile when hanging on the shopping cart. I am able to quickly reach in for a snack for my kids or grab my wallet to pay.

Along with the backpack and stroller straps, it also comes with a changing pad, insulated water bottle holder, and a small zippered pouch. So many great features packed into this diaper bag.

The discoloration is water droplets---tropical storm day!

Lassig stands by and takes pride in their products, the Glam Rosie is made of 100% polyester (which is great for rainy weather by the way) and is not made with harmful substances such as PVC or lead. It is no wonder parents chose their bags to fit their daily lifestyles--they are safe, come in gorgeous stylish colors, and are functional. You can find their bags at many big box baby stores, and also on their website here: Lassig Glam Rosie Diaper Bag

[I received this bag in exchange for this review, all opinions expressed are my own.]