First Time Mom and Losing It

Like I said in my video, moving is a full time job! It's especially hard when you have to move from one state to another and you are flying. The first thing you have to do is figure out what you want to take with you and how you are going to take it with you. I was excited to see all of the different options that eBags offers on their website. By looking at the bags I got a sense of what bags I needed and where everything would fit.



One of my biggest concerns was having all of our important paperwork, money, credit cards, id cards and personal electronics all in one secure place. The Mancini Leather Briefcase and Wallet really fit the bill on what I was looking for. The wallet had tons of pockets, folds and zippers where I could fit all of our important stuff as a family of three. It is small enough to place anywhere I wanted like my purse but big enough to hold a lot of paperwork and cards. Also included with the wallet is RFID wave blocking technology so that you don't have to worry about your credit cards and identity being stolen. I am looking forward to having the Mancini Wallet help me get through security at the airport quicker, with everything in one place.



The Mancini Briefcase was the perfect bag for all of our personal electronics. In the many zippered pockets and compartments I was able to fit my Macbook Pro, my daughter's tablet and four smartphones. I was also able to keep all of my SD cards, flash drives and cords.

Not only is the Briefcase and Wallet perfect for our journey but they are also so beautifully made. I was impressed by the color, texture and feel. The Mancini company has been creating leather goods since 1989 and take the time and effort to make their products both stylish and functional.

Check out eBags to see all of the beautiful Mancini Products they offer.

**I was invited to the event below and given a gift bag. All opinions are 100% my own.

This past Saturday my daughter and I headed out to the city to meet up with Santa. We went to the west side into the beautiful Lord & Taylors store. It was my first time there and I was amazed at how big the store was. It was fun for the toddler to go up seven flights of escalators. When we finally got to the 7th floor we headed on over to the Little Me section of the store and looked through hundreds of amazingly cute clothes. I went over to the newborn section and "awwww-ed" over the tiny little clothes.


There was a line to see Santa so my daughter patiently waited for her turn. While we were on the line the amazing staff from Little Me handed my daughter a cute gift bag with a whole bunch of goodies inside. They also had some yummy cookies with the Little Me logo. My daughter polished a whole one while we waited on line. Finally it was time to talk with Santa and he gave my daughter a whole conversation, made her dance and complimented the Candy Cane Glitter shirt I made.


Little Me was also generously monogramming every item of clothing purchased for free. Being a sewer myself I loved watching the two staff members at their sewing machines. There were so many beautiful clothes to choose from. My favorites were the pajamas. They had so many different ones from the standard two piece stretchy kind to the beautiful flannel and plaid ones. The plaid flannel nightgown would look adorable on any little girl on Christmas night.


Little Me specializes in clothing for Newborns and Infants. While at the Lord & Taylors store I also saw lots of pajamas for the other kids that went up to a size 10. My husband's best friend will be a father to twin girls in March so we will definitely be back to Little Me at Lord & Taylors for a couple of outfits for those little angels.

**This post was sponsored by FabFitFun via Bloggin' Mamas.


I love subscription boxes because it is a fun way to get new things you would have never thought of purchasing for yourself. Every time they come in the mail its like a surprise Christmas present to yourself! I have tried plenty of suscription boxes but one of the best themes is the FabFitFun subscription boxes. With FabFitFun you get "fashion finds, glam beauty secrets, and fab fitness gear". It is a lifestyle subscription box so you get a little bit of everything.

Every three months you get a new box of full sized seasonal products that are hand-picked by the people at FabFitFun.  You pay $49.99 four times a year and get at least $200.00 worth of products in each box!

I was lucky to receive the Summer 2015 box and here is what I got:


Wren 14Kt Golad and Black Sapphire Necklace ($100) : The necklace and pendant are 14 karat gold dipped. You had the chance of getting a horseshoe, heart, or moon, each with a black sapphire. I was lucky to get the horseshoe. This is my favorite item of them box.


The Everyday Wireless Speaker by FabFitFun ($29.99): A cute and pink portable and wireless speaker that is perfect to take with you on picnics, trips to the beach and more. The great thing about this speaker is that is also is an FM radio.


Inkling Scents Sultry Roll-On Oil Perfume ($25): It has no alcohol so it's pure perfume oil. It has notes of sandalwood, white amber, lotus flower, orchid, Bulgarian rose and vanilla. I love that it is small enough to take with me and that the oil makes it long lasting.


Gorge "I'll Make You Look Amazing" Daily Spray ($24.95): It is a spray on leave-in conditioner that really does a lot! It helps with dry, frizzy hair and protects again heat styling products. It leaves no residue so I have been using it daily.


Tarte LipSurgence Lip Gloss ($19): It's a pretty plum color and is infused with vitamin E, jojoba seed oil, and flower extract. It isn't sticky like most lip glosses so I will probably be leaving this one in my bag.


FabFitFun x CosmoBody Jump Rope ($14): What could be better than a black and pink jump rope! FFF teamed up with CosmoBody to bring workout videos to go along with the jump rope. You can check it out at fabfitfun.com/jumprope.


Scratch Nail Wraps ($12): Cool designed nail wraps. I love the graphic designs on these and will be trying them out soon.


Headspace 3-Month Subscription ($38.85): This app takes you through guided meditations when you want where ever you are.


Hello Konjac Cleansing Sponge ($12): It is a gentle exfoliating cleansing sponge that thoroughly cleanses your pores. It is made of vegetable fibers.


Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer ($7.99): A cooling spray on lotion that moisturizes your skin and absorbs in seconds! This item is sponsored so it's a freebie in the box.


Click on the link to find more information on the FitFabFun boxes. Please use my specialized discount code LOSINGIT to get $10 off of a box!

Have you ever gotten a FitFabFun box? Which item in this box was your favorite? 

“This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.“


It is that time of year where it's time to get ready for back to school! I remember the excitement of going clothes shopping when I was kid. My older sister would always steer me the right way on fashion. It felt nice to have a complete new outfit to start the school year right. Now that my daughter is older she has outgrown the cute baby clothes and is looking at more stylish clothes. She is such a girly girl and always goes for the pinks, purples and anything Disney Princess related. I could totally see her rocking that Elsa shirt and cute jeans below.


Since Macy's is a one-stop destination for hip school fashion it makes it easy on parents. It saves so much time when you can just find everything in one store especially when you have more than one child. I love that you can find all the latest styles and brands in just one place and with the huge stores there is something for every taste. There are about 800 locations in the states alone so you are bound to find a Macy's conveniently located to you.

To celebrate back to school, Macy's is inviting everyone for an afternoon of crafts and activities including Disney Princess and Star Wars coloring books! I know my daughter is going to enjoy making her own Princess crown too. Kids will also get the chance to pose for a picture in the Disney Princess and Star Wars-themed photo booths.


If you are in the Bronx or NYC area, join me on Saturday, August 15 at 4PM at Macy's in the Bay Plaza Mall, Bronx N.Y. for a fun filled day at the Macy's Back To School Event. If you are outside of this area you can click on the link to find an event near you.

What are your kid's back to school style?