Our Bow Collection & How We Organize Them

I am soooooo (ooooo) picky when it comes to Lemmon's bows. We turn down quite a lot of collaborations and a good lump sum of them are from bow companies. It has to be the right thickness, it has to be good quality since she has so much product in her hair. And now we have started using clips in her hair, I am picky about those as well. 

Here are our favorite shops right now and I'll explain why!

Little Jaimes Gray

This was one of the first bow companies and that I fell in love with. She really understood the bows I liked on Lemmon and her patterns are so darling and not what you see in every shop. Plus she always is coming out with new items each season. She has a wide variety of different types of bows and they are such good quality. I prefer mine stretchy for Lemmon and she has so many with cute patterns.

Stevie Js

Her bows are to die for!! They are super thick and stay on so well!! I am obsessed with how big they are also. She has every single solid color you can think of and some cute patterns as well. I have a few that are similar from other companies and Stevie Js are by far the best. I also love that if they come untied, they are simple to tie back together or you can just contact her and ask.

Wunderkin Co

I was sent a PR package from them and to be honest I was a little nervous. It was our first time using clips in Lemmon's hair for pony tails and buns. Wunderkin Co outdid themselves!!! If you try them once, you'll become obsessed! Their clip bows are such great quality and stay in place so well. We now have quite the collection from them and I want to get more (oops!) They are always coming out with the cutest designs!

**Some other bow companies that we love are Ellia May Designs & Wood Mouse & Thistle** 

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Now for how we display Lemmon's Bows. I knew from the start that I didn't want anything that you had to stack her bows on top of each other. Think about it, if a bow is on the bottom of the 20 other bows you have, will you ever grab it for her to wear? Most likely not. I want Lemmon to wear all her bows, instead of only 3 out of 35 of them. So, I took some burlap rope (it's super strong and can hold a ton of bows) then went to Jo Ann's and grabbed some mini clothes pins. Make sure you grab the mini ones bc if the clothes pin is to big it can pull down on your rope and make it sage. Plus you want more room to add more bows.

I then took mini command strips and strung the burlap rope from one corner to the other. I like to organize them by color and then if it's a headband or a clip. Our clip section is still a little small but we will add more rope as it gets bigger. And there you go! An easy and very visible way to display all your little girl's bows!

Bows are one of my favorite accessories to collect for Lemmonade. So drop your favorite bow companies in the comments!!

Amazon Toddler Reviews

I am such a shopaholic for The Squeeze! And I love for her to wear unique items. That being said, I don't like to spend a fortune on her outfits and toys. Especially since she grows out of them or gets bored real fast. So, amazon has been my go to! This is not sponsored at all, I just really love good deals and not something you see every kid wearing at the park ;-) I get tons of questions about sizing, condition, etc. So I thought I would share with you our reviews of some items we have purchased!

Romper

This romper runs HUGE! She's wearing the 2T and I had to tie it in the back and also roll it up at the legs. She will hopefully fill it out a little more at the end of summer. It is pretty decent quality for being $8. It doesn't have snaps at the crotch, which is a bummer, but it's easy to slip on and off.

Booties

I fell in love with these because they are a replica of the mini melissas but a fraction of the cost! They say to go a size up because they run TTS.  Get their normal size. I ordered them in the red color in a size 7 and they were huge, but I loved them so much so I would stuff them with socks haha! So I bought them in black in a size 6 (he normal size) and they fit great!! I will say, the red ones did have the bow fall off. But I only think that happened because they were so big and she kept getting caught on stuff because she couldn't move them around. Her black ones still look great and she's worn them multiple times. The snap has a hard time staying closed but it doesn't bother her because they shoe still stays on.

Rapunzel Dress

Princess dresses are so expensive! Amazon had some really good deals around Christmas time. So we got her this one, this one and this one. They run TTS. We got her a size 2T and she'll definitely be able to keep wearing it for a while. It is a little big on her right now so that means she steps on the dress which has made it rip at the waist. The bow also started to untangle. But for $20 it is a great dress up dress!

Romper

Runs small on the bottom and large at the top haha. If you look closely, the snaps at the crotch aren't snapped all the way.. oops! It's definitely cheaply made but it is super cheap in cost. You get what you pay for.

Floral Onesie | Studded Shoes

This onesie is so adorable! It fits TTS, I got Lemmon a size 18-24 months and she can wear it for a couple more months. It does have snaps on the bottom. And is really good quality.

These shoes are hands down my favorite purchase! I ended up buying them in the tan color first and loved them so much that I got the pink ones right away. Lemmon normally wears a size 6 so I ordered her a 6.5 so she has some room to grow into them. The only negative thing I would have to say about them, is on the pink ones, the velcro scratches her foot a little. But a little clear nail polish to cover it and smooth it out will make that go away.

Kitchen

Cutest kitchen you'll ever see! We were able to get it on sale, so wait for a holiday to come and snag it then. Or just buy it now because it's so dang cute! But fair warning, give yourself 4-6 hrs to assemble it. We thought we could whip it out in less then 2 hrs. NOPE! It's super easy but literally comes with nothing put together. But so worth it!

Table

I wanted a crisp white table for Lemmon and looked up so many reviews and this one had the best. She loves it and loves being such a "big girl" I think it definitely is worth the money. It was super easy to assemble and still looks brand new!

Stroller 

I wanted a "buggy" like stroller for Lemmon and this one was the cheapest one I could find. She loves it and I do too! It was so easy to assemble, it's really easy to fold up. The only thing I don't care for is the carrier, diaper bag and "mattress pads" . She doesn't care for those, they have been sitting at the bottom of the toy box since we got them. Definitely a great stroller and she is obsessed with pushing her babies in it.

Romper

It runs about a size to small. I got Lemmon a size 18-24 months and she could only wear it once and that was pushing it haha. It's super cute and good material considering the cost, but definitely size up!

My Best Of 2017

Foundation: I have super oily skin so I need a foundation that will stay put! I've tried bare minerals for a bit, then Kat Von D but nothing seemed to stay put all day or my skin got used to it after a few weeks and it wouldn't stick. This foundation is incredible! My skin looks so smooth, I don't feel like I'm oily, and it stays put!! 

Best Gym Shoes: I have 5 pairs of these (black, hot pink, blush pink, grey and neon yellow). They are the comfiest gym shoe and super cute too! I don't wear them for my runs but do wear them for the gym and my High Fitness classes.

Lip Scrub: I've posted about this lip scrub on my insta-stories a ton! It seriously is that good! I live in a climate where it's super dry and my lips definitely feel it. I put this on every morning and night and my lips feel so smooth and my lipstick/stains go on so much better! It's super cheap so I always have 3-4 on hand.

Best Blanket: I mentioned these blankets on Lemmon's Best of 2017.  They are sooo comfy and HUGE! Whenever we have guests over they fit over who gets our Minky's haha. We have 2 monster ones but I'm thinking we are needing a couple more!

Deodorant: Kay, this is a little expensive but honestly, the only deodorant that works. I've tried EVERYTHING (even prescription deodorant!) and nothing seemed to hold all day. Try it before you say it's not worth it! I promise you will love it!

Face Serum: I started seeing an esthetician about a year ago to get my skin looking better in this dry climate and because I know with age your skin only gets worse. She recommended a serum to start out with and with oily skin I thought that it would make it worse! WRONG! It's one of the best things to happen to my skin. It has actually calmed down the oiliness and made it softer. I love his products because they are super light and you don't feel caked on

Setting Powder: Again, I used a few setting powders but after a few weeks my skin got used to them and it stopped working. I LOVE this setting powder. My skin looks so matte (which is crazy with oily skin).

Blow-Dryer: I didn't get this till the end of the year but wish I had it sooner! I am more of a basic hair-tools girl but I really am trying to grow my hair back out and healthy. I have super thick course hair and this blow dryer makes my hair look so smooth and silky. I really thought it was just a trendy brand but don't smoosh it till you try it! It's powerful but not like your basic blow-dryer. It doesn't make your hair look like a fro after your done. I am thinking of buying their curling irons and straightener too!

Water Bottle: Riley got me this water bottle a couple years ago and then got me the smaller one for Christmas. It keeps your water super cold and is the perfect size for your car and diaper bag. I think I have 3 of them now, which is awesome because I can leave them around the house to remind me to drink more water!

Toothbrush: I get tons of questions on how I get my teeth so white and this is my magic wand! I used whitening strips in high school but they made my teeth so sensitive so I stopped. Riley got us these toothbrushes about a year ago  (He always knows the best stuff ha!) and I noticed such a difference about 3-4 months into it. There is a whitening setting, a sensitive setting and normal setting. I always keep mine on whitening. Again, an investment but better then having sensitive teeth from the strips!

Lemmon's Best of 2017

Favorite Bows: You will often see Lemmon wearing these or these. They are the only bows that stay on her head with all that thick hair ;-) She doesn't pull them down and I love that they don't leave an imprint in her head. Plus, they are always coming out with new designs! 

Shampoo/Conditioner: We have been using these products for a while now and just got their whole kid styling line. We LOVE them! I've noticed such a difference in Lemmon's curls and washing her hair has become not such a crying fit haha.

Favorite Vest: Lemmon calls this her "Suave" (soft) and reaches it for it every morning. We have about 3 of these and then 2 more fur coats. She loves them and they keep their fluff even after every wash. What I love most is that she is still wearing the one she got from her baby shower that is a 6-9 month vest! They tend to run big so they last a while.

House Slippers: We have hardwood floors and I knew once the winter months were approaching that The Squeeze would need something to keep her little toes warm. She loves to put these on herself since they are so easy to slip on and off. They are lined with fur and keep her feet nice and warm. I've even washed them a few times (she ran outside into dog poop one time! ugh!) And they look (and smell haha) like they did when I bought them.

Bottle: Since I never nursed Lemmon I knew we needed to invest in good bottles. I got some recommendations from other mama's and Lemmon seemed to love these the best. She's never had an stomach issues or problems drinking from them. We've had the same ones since she was a newborn and LOVE them! They are small and fit the right amount of formula/milk in them.

Best Blanket: We got TONS of questions on Lemmon's blankets. She only has these Minky's and won't go for any other blankets (we've actually gave away all her non-minky's haha) They are hands down the softest blankets you will ever touch. This one particular is Lemmon's favorite. I don't know if it's the size or the print or whatever, but she is obsessed and also calls it her "Suave" I know it's an investment but they always have some sale or discount code going on. So keep your eyes peeled!

Princess Jeep: Lemmonade got this for her first birthday and rides it everywhere. Inside, outside, will watch her shoes on it, do tricks on it haha she loves it! It's just a fun, entertaining toy for her.

Best Lotion: We knew Lemmon would be prone to eczema so we needed something strong but with zero scent and not to thick. This lotion is so smooth! We've been using it for almost a year now and she hasn't had one eczema breakout! Before that she would get them monthly. I love it because a little goes a long way! 

Favorite Snack: These are perfect to throw in your diaper bag/purse when you know you wont be able to stop for any food or are in a hurry. We used these on our road trip actually and it saved us time from stoping every couple hours to feed her. She has loved this brand from day one and has never turned down a flavor. 

Best Thinking Toy: So, we didn't get this till the end of the year but a friend of ours gave this to Lemmon as a gift and she is obsessed! She could sit there forever putting these boxes together. It's basically a big box with tons of smaller boxes inside of it. They also have the alphabet on the outside for when they are older. Lemmon loves stacking things and putting things inside each other. So this toy is perfect for that! She does get frustrated because she's putting the wrong box inside another box but it's amazing to see her little mind work to figure it out. Plus, it's helping her to use her words to ask for help! We ended up buying a few more toys similar to this one. 

Lemmon's Favorite Headbands

I get a ton of questions about Lemmon's headbands and where we get them . I am super picky with headbands for her because of her hair type. There's a check list for me when I'm looking for a bow. 

Headwraps - Do they stay on? Do they hold a good tie/bow?

Big headbands - Are they stretchy? Is the bow separate from the headband? (Major plus) Does the bow hold up?

Small headbands - Is the band white or the color of the bow? (I don't like the mesh color/fabric) Can the bow stay in one spot or does it flip?

I love putting her in thick headbands and wraps because it makes her hair nice and full looking and girlfriend can rock it! All of these ones stay in really good!

Also, I get a lot of questions on how she doesn't pull them off all the time. She has her days but for the most part she doesn't care they are there. I've had her wear a bow from day one and only take them off at night or Sundays after church. The moment she realized there was something on her head I would just keep moving her hand away. After about a day or two of that, she didn't care and forgot. It's just about making it a habit of wearing one, I think, that gets her not to care about it. C

Click on the number to see where each bow is from!

*Disclaimer : Since I do have a hard time finding bows for Lemmon, I make about 50% of the bows you see on our IG. 

1 (love the trim on it!) /

  2 (favorite headwraps and stay in so nicely! / 

3  (LOVE these smaller bows because they hold their spot) / 

4 (Favorite bow we own! love the print) / 

5  (Obsessed with these because you can make the bow smaller) /

  6 (Has every color and great to throw in for a simple outfit or bathing suit)