{Adventures In} Wedding Day Emergency Kits

As one of my gifts to my best friend for her bridal shower, I decided to make her a wedding day emergency kit. Most day-of coordinator's will have a fully stocked kit at their disposal, but she decided against hiring one since her venue has mostly everything on site - except someone with an emergency kit. So what did I do? Hit up the travel section at Target and filled up a basket with all of these goodies!

I didn't want to put these items in a clear tupperware box and call it a day. I wanted something that was more personal as well as something she can use forever. I found these adorable personalized bags at WeddingChicks.com - I had such a hard time choosing the style I liked best. Best part, it was only $10, plus the cost of shipping! I eventually chose this one and think it came out amazing!

The last thing I included was a note to explain what I had put together. (So it didn't look like I scavenged the travel bins at Target for fun). I found this poem on Weddingbee and changed it up a bit to match items that I had included. This Survival Kit was made just to say, I'm thrilled I'm beside you on your wedding day! There's trail mix to give you that sugar high and a packet of tissues in case you should cry. Chapstick to help you care for your smile, If a nail should break, I've included a file. There is Shout if you should spill on your dress and Altoids to keep your breath minty fresh. There's Advil and Tums if it's ill that you feel and Band-aids to help you tackle high heels.  I've put everything in this handy pack so you'll know that this bridesmaid has got your back! This kit was created so that you can see  how much you mean to me, your Matron-of-Honor to be! I wish I had taken a picture of the kit, complete with the poem, but it didn't happen. #blogfail. I hope this helps you ladies put together your Day-Of Wedding Emergency Kits.

{Adventures In} Gifting for Baby's First Birthday

Well, the bridal shower is over and it was a success! I'm exhausted, but everyone had a great time and the best part is that my best friend REALLY loved it! SCORE! Now that her shower is over, it's full steam ahead for Baby K's birthday party. Baby K's grandparents have been bugging me for a list of suggestions for gifts for her. Since she's still so little and already has a TON of toys, my husband and I decided that asking for things that she can grow into would be best. Here is a short list of items we KNOW she's going to love! (Full list can be found here)

Activity Cube - Pottery Barn Chair - Personalized Plate - Blah Blah Doll - Swing - Tee Pee Zany Zoo Activity Cube - Baby girl is into everything now. She's especially interested in how things work. This activity cube will be perfect for her curious nature.  Pottery Barn Anytime Chair - My niece and nephew both had this chair and they used it FOREVER! This is definitely something that she will grow into and use for years. Not to mention that I think it's the greatest idea for a little one to have their own version of what adults use. I can't wait to see her use it! Personalized Plate - How adorable is this? You create the little one on the plate to resemble your little one?! I'm hoping this will make eating more fun for her since it's such a struggle in our house. If not, it makes a really cute keepsake. Blah Blah Doll - These dolls are incredibly popular right now and come in tons of styles. When I saw that Brickyard Buffalo had them for 25% off, I knew that I needed to scoop one up!  Swing - Can't go to the park today because it's too crowded? Not anymore! If you have your own swing at home, you can get the park experience without dealing with the crowds!  Tee Pee - I am a firm believer that kids needs to have their own space. Something that they can use their imagination in and just have fun. When I was little, I had a card table in my room that I covered in sheets/blankets and turned into my fort. It was the best. She may be a bit too young to fully grasp this concept now, but it's something that she'll grow into and love for years to come, I just know it.  What items were on your baby's wish list?!