Tie Dye Onesies

 

Tie Dyed Onesies

I have wanted to do this for such a long time now and figured, heck, why not now! I’ve seen onesies dyed all one color since it is super hard to find them a solid color and that will be my next project, but I was attending a family reunion this past weekend and there was a tie dye booth, so I got the grand idea to tie dye things for my little girl coming very soon.

I went to Wal-Mart and found a tie dye kit that had the colors I wanted, only cost me about $15.00 bucks and it said it would tie dye at least 24 shirts! There was a ton to choose from that offered many different colors, but I wanted more of the traditional and girly colors. I also purchased all white, cotton onesies – some short sleeve and some long sleeve, in different sizes.

 

The kit was awesome, because it came with everything that I needed. Rubber bands, plastic gloves (to keep your fingers from looking like a rainbow), plastic bottles with colored caps and extra dry dye to do another project since you shouldn’t keep the left over dye when finished. It also had complete instructions on how to prepare your work station, how to prepare the dye and how to wash your creations when finished. The best part of the whole kit was the instructions on how to make different patterns and not your traditional circle of colors!
 

So here goes nothing!!

You start by getting the cloth damp. I just ran the onesies under the faucet and rung it out.

Choose what pattern you want to see and follow the directions. I started with the traditional tie dye pattern you see.

Once all the rubber bands are placed, start adding the colored dye to the folds, making sure to get in the creases and make sure to flip it over to get the other side if needed.

Here are two other patterns that I tried.

 

Once you are done with it, place it in plastic (I just used a Wal-Mart plastic bag) and let it sit for 6-8. The longer you let it sit, the more vibrant the colors will be. I let mine sit for 24 hours.

Once it has sat for the allotted time, rinse out the onesies under warm water until it runs clear. Remove the rubber bands in the process.

I washed mine for 25 minutes, individually, in hot water and very little laundry detergent; then dried.

Ohhh, how cute is that!!

 

 

 

I tried different patterns and colors to see what I liked best. I’m really happy with the outcome!

Signature Homestyles

 

 

I have been a Signature Homestyles Representative for over a year now and I absolutely love it. I first got hooked when I was at a friend’s house and she had a catalog sitting on her coffee table so I started flipping through and instantly found 10 things I wanted. I love baskets! Signature Homestyles has the most amazing baskets so I just had to be a part of this company. By selling awesome home decorating products and getting paid to do it, how could you go wrong?!  

They recently came out with the Fall, Halloween and Christmas Idea Catalogs so I had to share. Just go to www.signaturehomestyles.biz/kelciepriebe and click “Shop Now” and you will be able to look through all three of them.

WittleBee

My sister told me about this website a few days ago and I just got around to looking at it. She has been doing it for a couple of months and loves it! They send her a box every month with 6 outfits in whatever size she has chosen and they are super cute. It’s $40.00 a month. It’s like Christmas every month!!

Check it out. www.wittlebee.com

94 New Baby Products - A Must See!

What a crazy week it has been! After a hot few days, it's finally cooled down enough when you can actually be outside and for a preggers like me, it's feel so good!

While I was doing my daily scan through Pinterest today, I came across this article about some new baby products that were introduced this year. I just wanted to share this because it features some interesting and very useful products.

Check it out!

Baby Gadgets

Who hasn’t spent hours on the internet researching the newest gadgets and gizmos? Come on, I know that I’m not the only one. Well, lately I’ve been researching the newest things that have to do with babies.

I have found some amazing things! I honestly don’t know how people come up with this stuff. There are so many things that I would like to try myself.

Here are a few that I have found that I just had to share!

The bathtub divider – This little thing will save you so much water once your baby starts to take baths in the tub. It also keeps the toys within reach. Great product! Found on www.jako-o.com

 

The bike stroller – I love this one! I remember as a little girl riding in that old bike seat behind my dad and I could never see where we were going so I’d stick my head out and then my dad would yell at me because I’d throw us off balance. This is perfect! It allows the child to see where they are going and also converts into a stroller. Found on www.dhgate.com

 

The Blooming Baby Bath – This is another product I’ve stumbled across that I absolutely can’t wait to try out. It just looks so much more comfortable than those standard bath baths. It turns the sink into a cushioned seat and wraps around your baby. Found on www.target.com

 

The Baby Nes – I don’t know if this is something that I would ever use but I just couldn’t get over how clever it was. I don’t believe you can even get it in the United States yet, but wow, what a fancy little machine! Found on www.babynes.ch

 

Culla Belly – This handy little sleeper is a co-sleeper for you and baby. It attaches to the side of the bed, allowing the baby to be in arms reach, but to have her own space. There are many different versions of the co-sleeper. Found on www.apartmenttherapy.com

 

The closing pacifier – I have no idea if this would actually work, but like I mentioned in another post, I hate germs! The thought of my baby’s pacifier hitting the ground in a busy store or something grosses me out. So, that is why this handy little pacifier caught my eye. Found on www.inventiveparent.com

 

The GoPro WiFi – I actually learned this from a family member. You can use your GoPro camera/camcorder as a baby monitor! You just have to download the App on your smart phone or tablet and you can view your baby on your phone. I love this!! Our family is big with the GoPro so I was super excited to find this out.

 

The Shade – My cousin has this for her little one and she has been using it all the time this summer. When you live in Minnesota, you have to find a way to protect the little one from mosquitoes. This has worked perfectly! Found on www.amazon.com

 

The Baby Bath Hat – This little hat just cracks me up. It seems to work great and no water gets into their eyes, but boy does it look goofy! Found on www.target.com

 

The Baby Beanbag – I absolutely love this idea. My sister has one for her little girl and every time we put her in it, she falls asleep instantly. Found on www.dhgate.com

 

Car Seat Covers – I found this website on Pinterest and I love it. They make the cutest car seat covers I have ever seen. My car seat is pretty cute already, but I might just have to get one of these. Found on www.smallsprouts.com

 

Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail – This cute little diaper pail is awesome! It will work with just regular garbage bags so no need to buy those expensive diaper genie refill bags. Awesome!! How do I register for this?? I want the hot pink one! Haha! Found on www.amazon.com

 

The Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator – This little gizmo works wonders. The old bulb “sucky”, which I call it, is a thing of the past! It may sound really gross, but you actually suck the boogies out of your little ones nose! Found on www.target.com

 

10 Things To Do Before Baby Comes

Well I’ve hit 26 weeks today and I have to admit that I feel huge!! My back is killing me and I wake up every 3 hours at night to use the bathroom. Oh the joys of pregnancy!

Last month I felt like October was so far away and I had plenty of time to get things together before our little girl came, but now I’m feeling like its crunch time. I know I have many weeks left, but September is going to be a crazy month with my shower and baby classes and I don’t want to have anything planned for October.

So, I’ve made a list of things that I need to get done before the baby comes. I know that many other mothers have made lists and put them on the web, but this is what I feel should be done. Let me know if I’ve missed anything!

• Wash all the new and hand-me-down baby clothes I’ve gotten. I can’t express how grateful I am for everyone just showing up with tubs and tubs of baby clothes. I know that babies grow so fast and buying new items can get extremely expensive. Wash and putting away all the baby clothes is a top priority at this point.

• Put together the crib, changing table, swing, etc. This will have to be the man of the house’s job. I will say that I could probably put them together, but I know that he enjoys doing things like that and it will make him feel more involved with the pregnancy.

• Diapers! Making sure I have enough diapers and wipes on hand for when baby comes home. I don’t want to have to make a trip to the store with a newborn to get diapers and wipes if I can help it!

• Making sure the car seat bases are installed in both of the vehicles. Most families have two cars these days, so we had to get a second car seat base for out little one.

• Sanitizing the bottles, nipples and pacifiers is very important. Germs creep me out! I always make sure that everything is washed that comes from a store, but when it comes to a baby, this is extremely important. I’ll probably end up doing it twice!

• Packing the hospital bag is something I’ll do closer to delivery. I will need to make sure that I have everything that I need, plus clothes and items for our new little one.

• Start filling out the baby book and remember to pack that was well. We have a baby book that has a place for little feet imprints, which I’m sure most of them do!

• Daycare! I have to be honest in saying that I’ve had the hardest time finding daycare. Just nervous about leaving my little girl in someone else’s care, but I know that things will fall into place.

• Maternity leave – making sure that I have everything set up for my maternity leave is important. I want to keep my employer in the loop with my pregnancy in case I decide to come back early or need more time.

• Lastly, taking time for myself! I know that once baby comes, I’ll have no free time so I’ll be taking these last few weeks to enjoy my freedom.

String Wall Hanging

I just had to share this cute string wall hanging my sister made for my niece. She had first seen the project on Pinterest and just had to try in herself. I love the colors and the way in turned out! Isn't it adorable? I think I'll be making one for my little girl very soon!

Let's Get Started!

Well hello there world! I'm so excited to be starting my blog. I've been wanting to start a blog for a few years, but have been busy with other things so I never got started. Since finding out I was pregnant in February and would be welcoming a baby in October, I decided to get started and just share my passions!

I love to sew, do crafts, cook and surf the web for anything to do with babies. Especially little baby girl things - pinks and purples are definitely in style at my house right now!

I hope you like what you see and come back to enjoy!