Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts

Rollin' With Our Homies

Photo: Went for a walk to get some much needed fresh air with our RV of a stroller- so weird to be pushing two!
Check out our RV of a stroller. I had to get out of the house and get moving so we went for a light stroll around our neighborhood. This was the first time we used our stroller as double. After numerous attempts to find the perfect everyday stroller, we found it! For me it was about accessibility in stores and in my trunk. I wanted to find something tandem because being the uncoordinated person I am, I have trouble getting side-by-side strollers in out and out aisles in stores. So with its countless seating configurations, the Baby Jogger City Select stroller was my go to!


This stroller offers 16 different configurations. The frame also comes in a matte black, the seats themselves come in a variety of colors, and the list of accessories you can add on our awesome. It is thin enough to navigate through the most crowded of stores, yet roomy enough for each child to nap comfortably. To see a full detailed review, with specs and ratings, check out the Amazon reviews. At first I was a little intimidated with the amount of options the City Select offered, but after playing with it a little bit, it was really easy to learn, and even easier to use.

The best part about this stroller is you can purchase it as a single and buy the second seat, and other accessories as you go. At a whopping $700 for the brand new double configuration, this stroller is a investment, so the flexibility of buying as you go is a huge turn on for some parents. For a single set-up brand new, you're looking at $400. Now with a little bit of bargain hunting and patience, I've seen friends get this stroller via Amazon and E-bay brand new for up to 20-30% off!

With the tons of options out there for strollers, this is by far my favorite everyday stroller. If you're on the hunt for a new stroller, I hope this helps!

My Favorite (Affordable) Home Decor Sites

The hardwood is down and the tile has been grouted! We are one step closer to settling into our new home. With our final walk through less than two weeks away, its crunch time for packing and gearing up for our big move. It's killing me not to post pictures, but I want you to see the house in full, so once we are in I'll post some right away!
I've been having a lot of shopping for the finishing touches and minor details to make our house a home. From paint, rugs, accessories, and hardware, I'm in Shopper Heaven! As an MVP in the sport of shopping, buying a new home and furnishing it, is like the Olympics. Although its been fun, at times, it has been hard to find affordable, yet stylish stores to find unique home pieces. After scouring the internet and looking through my hundreds of pins on Pinterest, I've narrowed down my favorite home decor sites for affordable shopping and inspiration to these: 

    Sometimes I'll find pieces that I fall in love with on these sites, and they look rather easy to replicate, so I'll go back to the mothership (Pinterest), and find DIY ways to imitate the look. I can also find cheaper yet similar version of items I like from these stores at discount places like TJ MAXX and Marshall's. If you find a piece or look that stretches your budget, but you can't live without, you should think about a DIY project. Who knows, you might surprise yourself after channeling your inner handyman! If you know of any other sites, I've missed, or that you suggest, let me know, I'm always open for shopping ideas!