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Avent Baby

February 1, 2018 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Two of my favorite things in the entire world are:

  1. dating my husband
  2. breastfeeding

I look forward to date night all week which is always a dilemma, as it gets in the way of  my second love – breastfeeding.

8 months on from having Brooklyn I have decided to recently start leaving him behind with a sitter along with his favorite bottle to soothe him to sleep. We went with the new Philips Avent Anti-colic bottle with AirFree vent which is designed to reduce feeding issues,

colic, gas and reflux. The fun new spoon looking feature in the bottle helps keep the nipple full of milk (not air) and  even when held horizontally, the nipple is kept full of milk,  supporting upright feeding. Which, as we can clearly see in the photos, is how baby “B” prefers to drink himself to sleep. He takes a deep sigh and sweetly drifts off to sleep.

The best part is that he will stay asleep after he feeds because the way the bottle is designed makes sure there are no gas bubbles in the nipple. And because of this, there is less having to burp and wake the sleeping baby. This is huge for us because Brooklyn is by far our lightest sleeper.

We have been an  family for years, I know baby bottles are not a one-size-fits-all solution, but it seems like this brand has just been growing and expanding their product lines based off our growing family needs. It seems like just yesterday I was using Philips Avent bottles to help me ween Briton from nursing at 18 months. And we were using them when I would pump for my tongue tied daughter who couldn’t get a latch from my breasts. (see post here)

Philips Avent bottles have been around for a long time now, but they are an innovative company that keeps improving their bottles to accommodate changing needs of moms and in line with emerging research. My kids have all had no problems latching on the bottles. The reasonably wide nipple base promotes a relatively real breast feel along with very soft plastic nipples.
**Compensation was provided by Philips Avent via Momtrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Philips Avent or Momtrends.

Filed Under: ARTICLES, Family, kids, LIFESTYLE, Posts, sponsored

Computer Rehab

February 1, 2018 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Yesterday I answered my no. 1 asked question. It was so fun for my kids to watch you all come over to the blog + to finally get your answers. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.

I answered my second most asked question about “intimacy” on my instastories because unfortunately my laptop got soaked in chocolate milk -thank you toddlers 🙂 IMG_0278Today I’m not talking about intimacy, sorry or your welcome, how ever you want to take it. I’m going to talk to you how my computer got resurrected. And maybe if your ever in a laptop crisis you can learn something from it.

series of events

  1. laptop gets soaked in milk
  2. laptop won’t turn on
  3. get a garbage sack and put a bucket of dry rice along with laptop inside and tie tightly
  4. leave for 2 days
  5. laptop still won’t turn on
  6. take to apple store
  7. $70 diagnosis fee
  8. “your laptop is fried”
  9. ugh!!!!
  10. go to Computer Rehab to get a second opinion….
  11. My laptop was fixed in an hr!!!! ($100!)

Talk about a miracle!

*oh and the computer wizard gave me some great advice that rice only works with water and not milk lol

Just wanted to share some amazing advice, change up the energy,  and let y’all know that if you ever get in a situation like this maybe get a second opinion? Im so glad I did!

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“The Skinny” on how I got skinnier

January 31, 2018 By Shannon Bird 46 Comments

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Have you ever woke up, jumped on the scale and you were somehow 4 or 5 lbs lighter?

Well, that happened to me this morning!

2 weeks ago I weighed 121 lbs, this morning I was 116.

So how did this happen?

I have to be completely transparent here I did NOT join the gym to lose weight! I did it as a social thing to hang out with friends while my husband skied, for the daycare and for the swim lessons for our upcoming trip.

I actually was extremely happy where I was and was more nervous to workout because in the past I always bulk when I do.  I am naturally an athletic build and I always put muscle on quick. I had flashback memories of being weighed as a professional dancer and having to place my foot on the seat of a chair as my thighs would get measured for the NBA and being told my thighs were getting too big as we continued to workout like men. Barbells and all kind of heavy weights that make my thighs bulk!

I like to be lean, tone and fit.

So heres how I’m doing it:

7:00 (occasionally will have a Quaker brown sugar oatmeal packet in hot water, but lately I don’t bc it makes me have to go to the bathroom mid run every.single.time. I work out! lol)

9:30 am drink 22 oz of diet soda (get 44 oz cup bc you will be drinking the rest later) I get diet dr. pepper , plastic cup – never styrophome – , on the rocks aka pebbled ice

10 am drop kids off at gym daycare, check to see if there are any dance/zumba classes going on, if it’s a weight lighting class, I walk right past it and hit the treadmill and stair master.

Time for Cardio!

Treadmill (20-30 mins)

min : speed

1-7   –  speed 4or5 to warm up for 7 mins

7-10  – speed 7or8 run 3 mins

10-17 – speed 4/5 slow jog 7 mins

17-20 – speed 7/8 run 3 mins

You can stop -or- if you CAN keep going –GO FOR IT!!! Do one more set!

20-27 – speed 4/5 slow jog/fast walk 7 mins

27-30 – speed 7/8 run

You will be sweating! I sweat even more when I have caffeine before my run on an empty stomach.  It acts like a stimulant. Sweat literally drips from the most random spots like my elbow creases and behind my knees. It’s the best feeling in the world!

Stair Master Time

You just ran and should be pretty tired, but climb up that stair master and just start slow. We’re going to do intervals again.

min : level

0-7 : level 6

7-10 : level 16

10-17 : level 6

17-20 : level 16

only do 2 sets

And then I stretch! For like 20 mins. It feels so great! And you will feel amazing.

Lunch

protein shake ( I get this from my gym cafe, or you can make your own) ingredients: peanut butter, banana, water-or- almond milk, ice protein.

& sometimes well just eat a yummy PB&J

3:30

Drink rest of your soda (22 oz)

& if you’re starving a light muscle milk

Dinner

Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sunday I cook

Tues/Fri/Sat we go out

Eating out options

protein style (lettuce wrapped around cheeseburger @ in & out, foot long on flat bread at Subway, sushi roll, Cafe Rio

Dessert

raspberries with dark chocolate chips inside (our faves)

hot coco

yogurt with sprinkles

Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water throughout the day. If you have ANY questions at all. Please feel free to ask.

*if you were like me and thought soda bloated your tummy, wrong! I learned this trick fitness modeling. Diet soda is a diuretic and controls bloating and swelling

Filed Under: ARTICLES, DIET, EXERCISE, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, Posts

THE OFFICIAL PETER RABBIT COLLECTION

January 29, 2018 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

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Even the Smallest One Can Change The world

Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.

Never did two quotes describe my children more. I love these quotes from Peter Rabbit.

Today we could not be happier to be partnering with Joules clothing & Peter Rabbit to bring you an exciting new collection that’s bursting with character and mischief.

Clothing available now! Movie comes out Feb. 9th 2018…see you there 🙂

Filed Under: Family, kids, LIFESTYLE, LOOK BOOKS, OUTFITS, Posts, sponsored

What A Week

January 28, 2018 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

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blouse (romwe) / jumper (romwe) / boots (stuart weitzman)

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my swimsuit (victoria secret)

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gucci tee (gucci) / green velvet skirt (romwe) / boots (stuart weitzman)

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onsie (romwe) / brooklyn sweatshirt (romwe)

Last week was a good one. At times I felt vulnerable, I felt brave, and through it all I was able to connect to so many of you. Lets have another good one. Above I have linked all my favorite outfits of the week. If you have any questions at all about sizing, you can always ask me.

Filed Under: Family, kids, LIFESTYLE, LOOK BOOKS, OUTFITS, Posts, Swimsuit

Getting Brave

January 25, 2018 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

black gucci tee (gucci) / black leather jacket (andrew marc, similar) / white skinny jeans (nordstrom) / black OTK boots (stuart weitzman) / brooklyns blanket (aden and anais)

Surround yourself with people that inspire you. And learn everything you can. 

Spending more energy this week on those of you have written me genuinely. I’ve got answers to your questions. Promise I’m going to answer, despite outcome, that which you have repeatidly asked of me.

  1. my diet
  2. intimacy (all while keeping it ‘G’) -scouts honor

After all, bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.

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