The Quiet Life of Violet

DIY! Easy Tub-Teas for Baby

[Last night in my pajamas, all cozy in bed!]

Yesterday on Miss Marmie's blog, Pamplemousse1983, I did a couple of guest posts for her Baby Shower blog party! Fun stuff, I tell you.

This was an awesome little D.I.Y. that I did in celebration of M and her sweet baby to-be, Margaux. You can make these lovely little bath teas for Baby or you can whip up a batch and pamper yourself (no baby required!).

How To Make Tub Teas For Baby

You'll need:

- unbleached (biodegradable if possible!) coffee filters
- a teaspoon
- a magic bullet (with grinder blade), small food processor or a clean, unused coffee grinder
- something to close tub teas with: twist tie, chip clip, stapler, string/yarn
- Herbs (Organic, if possible!): lavender, calendula, chamomile, rose petals/buds
- Organic oatmeal

 

 

In case you were too memorized by my awesome chorus "ums" to take notes, I've included a quick write up about each ingredient below. ;)

Baby Herb Index:

Chamomile:
- Calming
- Softens skin
- Soothes irritation and rashes
- Good to use in bedtime blends
- Can be used alone or in a blend

Calendula:
- Soothes inflamed skin
- Good even for sensitive skin
- Can be used alone or in blends

Rose:
- Mentally stimulating
- Boosts baby's mood
- Soothes inflamed skin
- Good for morning/daytime baths
- Can be used alone or in blends

Lavender:
- Relaxing
- Calms a fussy baby and soothes nerves
- Works as a pick me up, especially when baby has a cold
- It has strong antibacterial/ medicinal properties and MUST be used blended with other herbs. Do not use alone!

Oatmeal:
- Softens and moisturizes
- Helps calm and heal problem skin (sores, rashes, eczema)
- Calms baby's mood
- Blend into a powder with grinder or buy pre-ground as "oatmeal flour"

 Mountain Rose Herbs is my FAVORITE site to purchase good quality herbs over the internet. Their prices are really good, especially for organic ingredients and the customer service they provide is stellar. 

 

Hope you enjoyed that!

xo,
Violet

Dear Squid-Kid: You're So Good To Me

Last week when it was all rainy and loud and gray out, and Momma was blue because she missed the sun, you made sure to make my morning extra special.

I'm working on getting all of the annoying baby-talk out of the way BEFORE you get here, but I have a feeling that when I see your handsome, pudgy little face, all of my efforts will go out the window.

I love you more than the tastiest cheeses,
Your Momma.

(We're announcing his name on Saturday!!)

(two clicks for the Squid!) --> 

Dear Squid-Kid: Just a Reminder

If you ever need a little boost or a bit of re-assurance that someone loves you, I hope you come back to this video and your little heart is filled with happiness and embarrassment. ;)

Yup, your Momma danced in front of the whole world and proclaimed her love for you, Squiddy.

Little boy, I hope you love my wiggles as much as I love yours!

Love you more than I love this cute romper,
Momma

 

(Hey, I think dancing in my undies deserves a vote, right?) -->

Dear Squid-Kid: A Vid!

A few days ago I woke up, rubbed my belly, called Daddy and put it on speaker phone. Mommy makes an effort to use her cell phone's speaker when ever possible, since the whole questionable radiation-forming-tumors-in-my-brain thing would probably hamper our adventures, my lovely Squid.

Anyways, brian tumors aside, when you heard Daddy's voice, you started to squirm around! I ripped the covers off, grabbed my camera (I had put it on my nightstand the night before with the hopes that you'd squirm in the morning!) and tried to catch a thump of yours with the 46 seconds that my puny little memory card held. After a few record-and-deletes that yielded nothing, I discovered that if I held the blankies over my belly and you got all warm, you'd kick me again! When I took the blankets off and the chilly air hit my belly and, in turn, you, you'd  sink back into my warm, warm womb and cease all kicking! (Don't worry, Squiddy - I do the same thing, too.)

So, the smart Momma that I am, I would cover my belly with the blanket, rub, rub, rub and warm you up and then... rip the blanket off  and press record!

Guess what, Squiddy?

Momma is already out-smarting you.
 


Bwahahaha!

I love you more than:
good cell phone reception,
grilled cheese sandwiches
AND
a good back scratch.
(that's a lot)

 

Love you,
Your silly Momma

 

Away From Home, Sweet Skin and Fat Rolls.

Hi guys!

 

I've been away from home since yesterday afternoon and the internet is acting like punk over here! Bubby's parents should be back soon, so hopefully his Dad can fix my big ol' laptop's connection. 

Last night, we had some friends over for an ice cream sundae party and a rousing game of Apples to Apples.

My Sister is amazing, goofy, funny & incredibly beautiful.
She also used my webcam last night and didn't think I'd notice.
I did, Effie, I DID!
Tee hee hee!

We had an amazing time with our dear friends Kerena, Patrick and their sweet daughter, Miss K., my Sister and her man, Colin, and Dustin's brother, Jerrod and his friend Shaun.  I love being around people that aren't interested in ONLY getting wasted and partying. That's SO not my scene. I'm more than ready for the time in my life where things are covered in baby drool and play-dates are a part of  everyday life. Trading Mommy tips. Washing diapers. Quiet baths. Sniffing sweet baby skin. DIVINE!

[Squid in the belly, plus dog hair. Hot.]

While I wait for this sweet baby to finish cooking in my belly, I turn to the cuddly little fur babies in my life.

Like this one:


His brother, too!

 

And of course we can't forget the fat rolls on this little girl:

    

Hope your Saturday has been amazing!
Don't forget to check back tomorrow for my 1,300 Things post!

xo,

Violet

 

(Don't forget to vote!) -->

Getting to Know Me - A Vlog!

Hey again!

I've had quite a lot more blog readers as of late (Hi! Hi! Hi!) and I thought it would be nice to make a little video and let you all know a little bit about me.

I was on a blog recently (I can't remember which it was! Sorry.) and I watched a video that the blog owner had made where she answered the 32 questions below.

If you'd like to hear me talk a bit (ramble is more like it!) about myself and my life, click "play."

You do have to promise that after you watch, you'll still like me even though I'm a total nerd, though.

Okay? Promise? *tee hee*

 

 

Questions:
(sorry they're all in caps, totally not my doing!)

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

2. HOW OLD ARE YOU?

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? (I just noticed -- TWO number 9s!!)

10. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

11. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

14. RED OR PINK?

15. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

16. HAIR COLOR?

17. EYE COLOR?

18. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

19. SUMMER OR WINTER?

20. FAVORITE DESSERT?

21. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?

22. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

23. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

24. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?

25. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?

26. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?

27. WHAT WOULD YOU NAME YOURSELF IF YOU COULD PICK YOUR NAME?

28. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VEHICLE?

29. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

30. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE THAT YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE?

31. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY AFRAID OF?

32. DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS?

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Hope you enjoyed that!

Are you brave enough to make a total nerd of yourself in front of the whole world? Id love to see! Leave link in the comments if you decide to make a video, too.

xo,
S. Violet