Fashion Watch

I must admit that I have been ignoring fashion for quite some time. It is incredibly hard to be a Stay at Home mom and justify spending $$$ on clothes. I am always thinking of my son or my husband but NEVER myself. I am now out of that funk and taking care of me along with everyone else. We live in the country now and with higher gas prices I have to stay put most days during the week. The point of this post was to really tell you what I discovered not to rant about me and my current lack of fashion!
JcPenny's has teamed up with Georgina Chapman of Marchesa for a new line called Pearl. I will be making a trip out to see the quality but kind of in LOVE with just about everything on the website!

LOVE!  Middle outfit come to momma!

I am loving the Long organza dress and the High-low sequin number!

The prices are just right if you are on a budget! 

Crafts| Weaving

I am currently weaving my 1st project. I am unsure why I thought it was "so easy" but it's not. It is hard work and now that I am weaving it is very rewarding. My first project is a baby wrap. What is a baby wrap? It is a long piece of fabric that you use to 'carry' your baby! Here are some pictures....

Isaac wrapped in Gira Marley size 2,5m

In a Reinforced Rear Ruck Rebozo know as RRRR

Comes with the famous "Sleepy Dust"!

 Isaac in Oscha Linen in a Ruck Sack carry

Isaac looking so happy being carried

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can He Walk?

-Yes, but some places are not toddler friendly and I want to keep my child safe.

i.e. Shops with breakables, busy roads, crowded events.

2. How do you get him back there?

-Lots of practice (contact me if you need help).

3. Does he really like it?

Yes! He is either smiling and happy or asleep. 

4. If you have a question just ask in the comments!

Lent

I try to keep my blog with "light" topics, meaning I don't want to make people upset, mad or cry. I am going to get a smidge heavy, just a smidge. Lent is coming up soon, next Wednesday to be exact! I often thought what I would "give up" this season and I also thought what I would "give" as well. I am giving up my Facebook for Lent. I am needing a serious social media break. There was an article published that Facebook showed to make people depressed. I am not depressed but more annoyed and angry pretty much every time I read a status or see what is going on in a group I am in. Facebook has become an addiction for me hence why I have not been keeping up with my blogging. Ed and I are exploring business ventures so I need to focus on that and of course spending more time with my family. If you want to keep up with me, I do have a phone, email and a blog. Every Friday during Lent, I will not be on the Internet at all. I am hoping after Lent to not want to be on Facebook as much. I do realize for business and blog purposes social media is big so it is unlikely I will give it up for good. I am still thinking of what I will "give" during Lent. I will use the time between now and next Wednesday pray about what I could do.

Vintage

I can't get this image out of my head

image via Paula Butler Salvage Beauty

Louis Vuitton and Vintage Luggage?? YES, Please!

It has been a min since I have purchased a  LV. I have 5 pieces (not bragging just filling you in on my obsession). 

I am on the hunt for a 2 pieces of luggage. Yeah I said TWO! I want 1 hard sided luggage and 1 soft side.

Finding authentic vintage worries me because of how many fakes floating around. I may just purchase them new and monogram them and keep the FOREVA! 

What is your vintage obsession?

Blogs I love

I love blogs about families, crafts, homeschooling, organizing and fashion! I usually catch up on my blogs in the morning while I have my cup of Jo! Here are a list of some of my favorites that I like to read and the links (of course)!

I will start with people I know personally! 

Linda @ the {not so} perfect nuthouse

Linda blogs about her family and is getting into some photography so watch out!

Blair @ the ellwood avenue chronicles

This blog is all about her family, photography business, home design and fashion!

Claire @ The Realistic Nutritionist

Claire has the most amazing healthy recipes! Check her out!

People I don't know but would like to!

The Glitter Guide

Elise Blaha

Becky Higgins

I <3 Organizing

These are just a few! Check everyone out :)

Picture A Day

A picture a day for 365 days

This is a little self challenge for me. I feel like 2012 flew by and I don't have nearly enough photos of my little. I feel blessed to wake up everyday and live it! I also have started obsessing about Project Life by Becky Higgins. This is a new way of scrap booking/journaling! I always wanted to get into traditional scrap booking but just didn't feel like I was creative enough to make it truly a work of art. Project life to the rescue!

I leave you with some of my favorite pictures of Ike for the past 9 days. I will try and post my favorites each week. As soon as I can order the new Project Life binder and journaling cards I will update you on my progress.

self portrait "cheese"

"chief, chief"

"feed me more"

Resolutions| 2013

Here we go again

This post will look like I just copy + paste my last years post. I am so bad at following through with Resolutions. Scratch that! I am terrible at accomplishing my goals. I have all of these great ideas and I fixate on them to the point of obsession. I have not been "clinical" diagnosed with all obsessive disorder but I have anxiety and I tend to channel my anxiety into obsessing about whatever. I have decided to do this years 'Resolutions' a bit different than last year. I have purchased a sketch pad that I can carry with me and jot down all my ideas. I will have them in black and white instead of just floating in my head. Rambling.....

Resolutions| 2013

1. Actually Blog instead of thinking about it.

2. Start a Vlog

3. Decorate the Home

4. DIY projects (to save money)

5. Toddler Homeschooling

6. Take a photography class (to get my camera off auto)

7. Teach myself photoshop

8. Take more craft classes

9. Take photos everyday

10. Complete Baby book and start 2013 Project Life

11. Finish craft room/office/woman cave

Brain dump x1000! 

Eek!

EEK!

I am ashamed to say I have not kept up with my blogging not one bit!

It is almost the end of the year and I have kept so busy that I just haven't "found" the time. 

I am hoping to change that and make some time :)

I have some pretty awesome things in the works in my life!

Stay tuned.....

This Week's Menu

I'm really excited about cooking again. I was in a funk for awhile after we moved but now that my kitchen is organized...well I got my mo-jo back!

So I want to share with you this week's menu. I will post daily letting you know what the "Vreelands" are having for dinner.

Sunday: Nordstrom's Recipe Tomato Basil Soup

Monday: Pioneer Woman's Dr. Pepper Pork BBQ

Tuesday: CrockPot Lasagna adapted from Pioneer Woman

Wednesday: Realistic Nutritionist Chicken BBQ

Thursday: Old fashioned Steak & Potato's 

Friday- Sunday: Left Overs!

I am trying to make sure we cook more and eat out less. 

I can smell the fresh basil now..nom nom!

Style with Child

I have many obsessions....

One happens to be maternity/nursing clothes. Yes I am still nursing the baby at 8 months and no I'm not stopping. Oh and No I'm not pregnant with baby #2 but I enjoy maternity fashions way more than regular clothing. One brand I am really obsessed with is Hatch by Two Birds

What I love about this brand is you can wear it pregnant or not pregnant it all looks good!

I need every single piece..really I do. 

The Cardigan

The Afternoon Dress because my morning dress will expire at noon

The Dinner Party Dress

I need this is every color and print..ok its $348.

so I will get it in black 

This is just a little taste check out the website for 14 AMAZING looks.

Hmm the 1st piece will be the cardi because it is very versatile!

New Years Resolutions 2012

I hate the word Resolution to me it = failed promises. I was talking to my mom about it and she suggested that I don't make promises I can't keep and just working on it is a success! So here are my New Years resolutions for 2012. I feel like I have to have some "accountability" in place so that I actually "try" to work on these task. So I will update you weekly on what I have done. Words of encouragement are welcome!

1. Organize the House

via A bowl full of Lemon's Blog

2. Unpack the remainder of my house & a Cleaning Schedule

3. House hunt

4. Get a membership to the YMCA and USE it

5. Eat healthier and only eat out Once a week.

via The Clean Eating Mama blog

6. Work on my career for after baby. 

(I think I may have just found my passion)

7. Blog more

via Bloggy Boot Camp in Philly!

8. Plan for baby #2

9. Rid myself of disposables and become a more sustainable household

via Lunchbots

10. Plant a garden for veggies.

I think this is a great start and if I actually complete any of it..I will be happy with myself! What are your NY resolutions for 2012? How do you plan to accomplish them? If you have any suggestions please comment at the bottom :)

On the Fly: Bottle Warmer Review

My 1st review on the new blog!

Simple Solution...for heating baby's bottle. Perfect for air travel, car trips, game days, shopping...anytime you are on the go!

Easy to Use...2 easy steps to the perfect bottle temperature.

Works with Most Brands...such as AVENT™, GentleFlow™ from Gerber™ and BornFree™. (from the On the Fly Bottle website)

I used a Life Factory Glass Baby Bottle. 
It comes with 3 warmers and one cover (comes in sm or lg).
I have 4oz bottle so the sm cover fit perfectly

This is from the On the Fly website. 


Directions

1. Place prepared bottle in On The Fly™ BottleSOC & pull up outer layer of the BottleSOC

2. Wrap air activated warmer around inner layer of BottleSOC, pull down outer layer of BottleSOC

A perfect bottle will be ready for your baby in 30 minutes or less. Never overheats.

30 min later...it was WARM! 

I was so pleased with how warm it was and it stayed warm all day!

It was not too hot for baby to hold and it was a cold day when I tested

so I think Isaac enjoyed holding on to it! The concept is like a 

hand warmer but amazing last so much longer!

I really enjoyed this review and any mom who is on the go will love this warmer. 

This will be perfect for our road trips!

On the Fly Bottle warmer can be purchased at Babies R Us !

I have been chosen to be a "Fly Mom" and will be fully reimbursed for my purchase of the On The Fly Bottle Warmer, an eco-friendly on the go baby product that uses a new green technology to safely warm baby's milk- perfect for traveling. That's right, no batteries, no electric and no more boiling or spilling hot water! "Like" their Facebook Page to find out more and find out how you can win a free warmer! On The Fly Bottle Warmers Are Now available in Babies "R" Us Stores online and In Stores Near You. 

Christmas Pictures

Looking Good

Hey Everyone!

I'm so excited to reveal my new BLOG! I love it and I hope you do to. I'm having a great weekend and putting up my Christmas tree tomorrow :0

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday

I hope everyone is having a great Monday! I have great products to giveaway but I don't have enough interest. I'm new at this blogging thing so lets try and get some more followers ok? I need a good amount of people to make the giveaways fair. You are more and welcome to "PIMP" me out on your Facebook and help me get more twitter followers! As for the blog sale...it's not over. My new stroller and car seat are arriving today :) I will be able to sell my other Britax Chaperone in Moonstone car seat and stroller combo! While I love my Britax it is not Mini Cooper friendly. I have chosen the Orbit Baby ! I am so excited that I got it on Guilt Groupe at a steal!  Stay tuned for my review of the On the Fly baby bottle warmer and don't forget to help me give it away!

On the Fly: Bottle Warmer

1st Day Giveway is..

On the Fly: Bottle Warmer!

No Batteries.No Microwave.No Boiling Water. No Disk to click

 Place prepared bottle in On The Fly™ BottleSOC & pull up outer layer of the BottleSOC

2. Wrap air activated warmer around inner layer of BottleSOC, pull down outer layer of BottleSOC

A perfect bottle will be ready for your baby in 30 minutes or less. Never overheats.

Did you know that warming bottles...

Increases calming effects by releasing Tryptophan, Serotonin & Melatonin.

Good To Know! Warm water mixes with powder formula better.

Did you know? Tepid bottles mimic mother’s breast milk temperature and are naturally easier for baby to digest.

Good to Remember: Warm formula and breast milk retain nutrients better when warmed with slow even heat.

Also reduces colic.

Here is how to enter (each one counts as an entry):

1. Like my Page on Facebook and Post "I want a On the Fly Bottle Warmer"

2. Follow me on Twitter  @LBMASONDIXON 

3. Leave a Comment on my Blog!

Winner will be announced on Monday December 5, 2011

Stay Tuned for my Review of this item!

25 Days of GIVEAWAYS

While I am still waiting on my new blog to make it's debut..let's have some fun.

 Hopefully I will launch my new design around Christmas. Let's do a fun Advent Calendar giveaway.

I have been lucky enough to be a tester for baby products some for free and some not. I have a baby now so most products I test are for babies. Do not fear because I will not be giving away all baby products! Just enter on the days you like the freebie!

Day one is tomorrow and it's a brand new product..for babies!

P.S. I have a FB page: Living Below the Mason Dixon

oh yeah and Twitter too @LBMASONDIXON

Blog Sale: Kate Spade Tuesday

SAME RULES APPLY :) Happy Shopping!

1. KS Handbag Black Leather shoulder style

 $50 {SOLD}

2. KS handbag style. Blue+white with red accents $50

3. KS straw clutch yellow+white(paisley inside)

{Like New used once or twice} $50

4. KS lobster clutch {SOLD}

5. KS Noel Small hobo {New condition} $50

6. KS Straw bag with gold chain straps. {new condition}

$50

7. KS small debra planner. kelly green leather $25

8. KS Black Leather Quinn. {SOLD} $50

BLOG SALE: Milly Monday

BLOG SALE

Most of you know the following things:

1. I have great taste

2. I have EXPENSIVE taste

3. I like to sell my stuff to get more STUFF

I love very many brands Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Milly, Paige etc.

Monday: Milly

Tuesday: Kate Spade

Wednesday: Vera Bradley

Thursday: Baby Items

Friday: If I have anything else it will be posted.

Here are the rules: Final Sale, Paypal only unless you live in Richmond or Hampton Roads. If you live in Richmond I will be in town this weekend and will do the transaction then.

If you interested in Multiple items please tell me which items and lets make a deal!

What doesn't sell goes to Consignment :)

Some Facts: These have all been stored in Garment Bags(why some items are wrinkled), we do have a dog + cat, we do not smoke .

If you need more photos or have questions please email me at aevreeland@gmail.com. If your ready to purchase I can send you an invoice through paypal. THANKS :)

1. Milly Brown Size 6 $50

2. Milly Brown+Lime Halter size 8 $50

3. Milly Pink+Black sz 6 {Tags} $75

4. Milly Brown+Orange sz 6 $50

5. Milly Full Length Gown sz 2 {Tags} $100 + $5 shipping

6. Milly Multi Maxi (as seen on Paris Hilton) 

sz 6 {Tags} $100

7. Milly Multi Halter sz 6 $50

8. Milly LBD sz 6 $50

9. Milly LGD sz 6 {Tags} $75

10. Milly Multi Long Sleeves

sz6 $50

11. Milly Polka Bow Dress sz 6 $50

12. Milly LBD sz 6 $50