:: packing my bags ::

One of my missions for this week is to finish packing my hospital bag. Because we are delivering with midwives, it is likely we will be discharged a couple of hours after Baby C's arrival on the scene. However, if anything goes not as planned we might end up staying overnight....

I am struggling to pack everything I need without falling into my regular trap of packing for a month away when I am only going on a day trip! Here are some must-have items I have in there already on the recommendation of friends....anything else to add?

- gatorade and snacks to keep our energy up

- lip balm

- warm socks

- black undies (3 pairs)

- change of clothes for daddy

- camera and extra batteries

- toiletries for a shower afterwards

- comfy going-home outfit for mom

- nipple cream (I am going to buy the Earth Mama Angel Baby one - friends give it rave reviews!)

- diapers and a couple outfits for baby

:: woodland nursery sneak peek ::

We were busy busy yesterday putting up our lovely decals from ArtWallProject and filling our new Expedit bookcase (a steal of a deal from the as-is section at IKEA - we love the unique dual colours look....an IKEA hack with no work on our end!) with books, toys and other decorations.

It is officially "our month" and Baby C's nursery is coming along really nicely. Watch for more posts about the little guy's room coming soon.....since I am now officially done working and I can now do some full-time nesting!

:: itzbeen or journal? ::

Glow Baby Journal - $15.99 at Dearborn Baby

Itzbeen Baby Timer - $34.99 at Dearborn Baby

Baby is almost here! Knowing that I will need to track a couple things (feeding, diapering, sleeping) in his first months I am trying to decide whether to get the Itzbeen timer or one of these great GlowBaby journals. Any advice from the seasoned Mommies out there?

:: sarah richardson's fresh and bold nursery ::

all images via canadianfamily.ca

I love the bright, fresh look of all of Sarah Richardson's rooms, and I was so happy to catch the episode of Design Inc this weekend where she and her staff design this gorgeous room for her first child. She certainly kept to her "No bunnies" rule and created a beautiful, modern room that she will enjoy spending lots of time in.

:: make a wish come true - free shipping on small wish slings ::

Mompreneur Tracy of Small Wish emailed me this week to let me know about her beautiful slings, and the exciting news that she is offering FREE SHIPPING to Canada!

Not only are her slings stylish and beautiful for the baby-wearing mommy, all the proceeds are going towards helping Tracy adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia. Check out her website and Etsy shop to order a sling and make her small wish come true!

:: fashion friday - knuckleheads skivvies ::

These super cute skivvies from Knuckleheads are on special (in-store only) at Calgary's Ella Bella until Oct 31st for only $19.99! If you are not a fellow Calgarian, you can order them online at awesome online store Stylekid.ca for $24.95.

:: woodland wednesday - diy bird mobile ::

I am determined to try my hand at sewing the birds for this DIY bird mobile found at Spool's Blog. Isn't it gorgeous? I have a bunch of fabric I want to use up......now to find the time!