Choosing a Diaper Bag

When I first find out that I was expecting I decided that instead of having to buy all that is needed for a baby at once I would buy it a little at a time throughout my pregnancy. Without knowing what the gender of your baby will be at that point it's best to stick to gender neutral items and colors. Right now there are so many amazing designs out there that are fashionable and for both genders. I know that I wanted to buy the bigger items in a neutral color and fashion so that I could use it for the future as well as now. I like to start with my basic colors for those and then add my pop of color for either a boy or a girl with the accessories such as blankets, pacifiers, headbands, burp rags etc.

It's always a good idea to wait on baby showers for many things that you would normally get from others but with me I knew that I was going to want to choose my own diaper bag. I knew that was going to be something I took with me everywhere and I would want one that is both practical and fashionable. Something that I wasn't going to get sick of easily. I chose a neutral color of mustard yellow which is a color I absolutely love! I can't even begin to tell you how much research I did on what would be a good quality bag as well as have all the pockets and accessibility as I am using it each day. When it comes to anything you really do get what you pay for. I felt like this was an item that spending more would get me something that I would enjoy using each day and wouldn't be a headache to have to dig through each time I needing something out of it. I didn't want it to be too big and bulky yet at the same time it needs to be able to hold all you need in it.


Now to finally tell you what I ended up choosing….

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack

I love the vintage feel of this design. It's what is called "Glazed" so it is very easy to wipe off.

Can be worn as a backpack or carried on your shoulder

Has a built in changing pad

I have tried almost all of the MANY different style that Petunia Pickle Bottom offers. They all have something about them that makes them each amazing! You really can't ask for a better brand with style and quality. The Boxy Backpack has been the one I have consistently used and found the best for me for everyday use.

If you have any questions on this or any other bag by Petunia Pickle Bottom I have used please feel free to ask!

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First Post

I'm so excited to finally start my blog after wanting to do it for so long and never just going for it!
My name is Melissa, I am a mother to four beautiful children whom I love and adore with all my heart. I am currently living on the Big Island if Hawaii while my husband is in Pharmacy school. What a beautiful place this is to live.
I feel like each one you have is so very different, so as a mom who much like many others I have always loved to try new techniques, products, and routines to see just what works best for each of them. So many new and fun products have come out with each one of them so it has been fun to try new products to see which one meets my needs and simply makes life with kids a little easier. As moms I think that is what we are all looking for.

With all these new products on the market it is expensive! How nice would it be to try them all ourselves to find what makes our daily life run a little smoother? As a first time mom with my oldest son I was overwhelmed to what I would "need" as opposed to "want". There are so many products for our baby that look enticing because they would make everyday tasks seem easier. There are so many baby items that I have tried to find that one that works for me. From strollers to diaper bags to blankets you name it I have probably tried it. I have tried so many different products all in different price ranges.

I hope to share the ones that have worked best for me. I have found many products that are amazing! Ones that I think should be on every new moms list of items to buy. I hope to be able to feature those with a post on just why I love them. I'll start with what I felt like was the first purchase for me when getting ready for baby and move up as your child grows.

I hope to be able to help others  because as moms it's so nice to have personal recommendation when buying items to take care of our little ones with.

I would love to hear feedback and input on what you would like to hear about. I hope for this blog to be a fun way for me to write about something I love!