Favorite Canon Feature

I’m not very good at reading instruction manuals, so it took me a while to come across my favorite feature of my Canon Rebel XSi camera. In any of the manual modes, you can adjust the white balance by pressing the WB button. You can choose from the following settings: daylight shade cloudy tungsten light … Read more

DIY Crib Bedding Part III: Crib Fitted Sheet

This is one project on my Baby To-Do list that I haven’t gotten to yet, so I can’t give you my own tutorial. Basically, I’m waiting to find fabric cheap enough to make it worth my while…or fabric I like enough to pay more for. {photo from JCarolineCreative} My two favorite tutorials come from J … Read more

DIY Crib Bedding Part II: Crib Flat Sheet

Making crib sheets yourself (if the fabric is super on sale) is much cheaper than buying, and you can get whatever kind of print you want to match your decor. Maybe most people don’t put a flat sheet on their child’s crib, but it’s a nice light layer for summer and a cozy layer for … Read more

DIY Crib Bedding Part I: Crib Bumper

This tutorial will teach you how to make a 10″ tall reversible crib bumper with binding on all 4 edges. I’ve spent the last several months getting ready for our second son to be born. I have a whole notebook full of projects, and making a new crib bumper is one I’ve completed! Why make … Read more

Kids Gear Giveaway #5 — Little Men Working Potty from Safety 1st (CLOSED)

{The winner of the Little Men Working Potty from Safety 1st is Lia Keller! She said, “Their gates are amazing and I need a few now that babe is crawling around like a mad man!“ Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations, Lia, and thanks again to Safety 1st!} Potty training is … Read more

Kids Gear Giveaway #4 — Natural Bath Products from Method Home (CLOSED)

{The winner of the natural bath products from Method Home is Melinda! She said, “I LOVE LOVE LOVE their wood cleaner, it was an awesome Almond scent.“ Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations, Melinda, and thanks again to Method Home!} I think most women have a soft spot for bath and … Read more

Kids Gear Giveaway #3 — Bath Toys from Boon (CLOSED)

{The winner of the bath toys from Boon Inc. is Susy! She said, “Wow what an awesome giveaway!! I have always wanted one of these for my boys!! I love the Bath Goods w/all the fun toys!!“ Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations, Susy, and thanks again to Boon Inc.!} I … Read more

Kids Gear Giveaway #2 — Frog Humidifier from Crane (CLOSED)

{The winner of the Crane Humidifier is Heather G! She said, “The penguin humidifier is adorable!“ Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations, Heather, and thanks again to Crane!} Today is all about essentials. When a child gets sick, the first line of defense is…a humidifier, of course! THE PRIZE Crane is giving … Read more

Kids Gear Giveaway #1 — Sound Spa from Homedics (CLOSED)

{The winner of the Sound Spa Lullaby from Homedics is Julie B! She said, “My girls would love this product not only for the sounds but also would be entertained by the images projected onto the ceiling. Very nice giveaway, thank you for the opportunity to win one.“ Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your … Read more