What’s in my {diaper} bag

February 11, 2015 / LeopardandGrace

It’s taken me almost nine months, but I think I have finally perfected my diaper bag essentials. I’ve also gone through several diaper bags, before finding the one that works best for my lifestyle. I always found it helpful to see what other mamas carry with them, and hope this post is helpful to you!

The bag itself:

Is it any surprise that it’s leopard print? I found this Coach bag at TJ Maxx for under $100. While not exactly the cheapest one out there, I do think that you get what you pay for in terms of quality. And for a diaper bag, you want something that is going to hold up the couple of years you will use it! This one will wipe up and clean easily, a huge must-have for me! I’ve had bottles leak and it’s so nice to just be able to wipe it up!

Here’s what’s inside my bag!

Baby essentials:

Clockwise from top: Pampers wipes; antibacterial hand wipes; disposable placemats; boogie wipes; toys; Target brand diapers; a snap bib; socks and a headband

Mama essentials:

Clockwise from top: Erin Condren planner; essential oil quick help book; iPhone; case for work essentials (keys, calculator, ect); Kate Spade wallet (no longer available, but similar here); Sharpie pen; blogging notebook & course material for the blogging workshop I am taking right now.

This bag is also big enough that I can fit my work laptop and binder in it too – making it extremely versatile on days when I’m at clients, or I bring work home.

So there you have it — a peek into my everyday essentials and how I tote them all around! I’d love to hear what you carry and put in your diaper bag!

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Liebster Award

February 8, 2015 / LeopardandGrace

I am so thrilled to have been nominated for the Liebster Award by Natasha.

This award has come at the perfect time since I just moved to this new space and I am honored to accept and pay it forward

The Rules

1. Thank and link back to the person who nominates you.
2. Answer the questions given by the person who nominates you.
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers with less than 200 followers.
4. Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer.
5. Let the nominees know they’ve been nominated!

The 11 questions Natasha has asked me to answer:

1. What was the last picture you took with your phone of?
Of course it’s a photo of me and my Nugget.

2. What is your ethnicity?
Mostly Hawaiian – with a dash of Japanese, Spanish and Portugese.

3. What is the craziest prank you have ever pulled on anyone?
Umm … I don’t think I have ever played a prank on someone!!

4. If you could stay one age forever, what age would you be?
This age – because that means Gracie stays at this perfect age too! Life is pretty gosh darn amazing right now.

5. What is the most awkward social encounter you have had?
I honestly haven’t had one in a veryyy long time

6. What makes you happy?
Gracie obviously – warm, sunny days – date nights with my hubby

7. What is one thing you would like to share about yourself?
Just one thing? I’m pretty sure I share many things about myself on this blog!

8. Mountains or beach?
Beach obviously

9. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which one would you be in?
Friends

10. Socks or bare feet?
Bare feet – I hate wearing shoes!!

11. What is your favorite holiday and why?
Fourth of July! It’s July, middle of summer and we are celebrating America’s birthday!

The 11 questions I’m asking my nominees:

1. Why did you choose your blog name and what does it mean?

2. Describe your perfect day off.

3. What is your go-to karaoke song? (even if it’s just in your car!)

4. What was the first concert you ever went to?

5. What was the last book you read?

6. What is the best blogging advice you’ve been given?

7. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

8. What celebrity or famous person have you been told you look like?

9. What is your favorite workout?

10. Salty or sweet?

11. What is your favorite article of clothing and why?

My Nominees:
Brittany – Life as the Mrs
Jessie – Jessie Janelle Reyna
Karla – The Life of a Potter’s Wife
Christie – The Weekday Table
Jillian – I Am A Homemaker
Andrea – The Tiny Telescope
Justine – Sobeanie
Gabrielle – 1st and Warren
Yadira – The Two Riveras
Laura – Lavender & Lace
Jenny – Jenny Ravikumar

Congrats ladies! Be sure to link back here and pay it forward!

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All about this new space

February 3, 2015 / LeopardandGrace

I honestly never dreamed that this new site would come together as fast at it did.

I knew around November time-frame that I wanted to change my blog name. “Anchored to Love” just didn’t really flow, or seem to fit anymore. Truthfully, when I chose it I think I was trying to make it work because I wanted to include the word “anchor”. As time went on, and I started putting more thought and time into this blog, I knew I needed something better.

I’m currently taking a course on Blogging Essentials, and it has been incredibly helpful in guiding me with the decision. I left Blogger completely, and made the scary jump to self-hosted WordPress. I’m LOVING WordPress. I knew there would be a learning curve, but I read many (MANY) Pinterest articles on tips and tricks. So far, I’m doing ok I chose WP because I want to have more control and I like the options of their plugins. And I wanted my own domain name. So I figured that if I was going to change my blog name and start fresh, I may as well go all in. Go big or go home right?

So my new name. Well, the Grace part is easy to figure out right? Half of what I post about revolves around my life as a mama and wife and our family. That part was easy! And then I chose Leopard because, well, I’m kind of obsessed with Leopard. I think of leopard as a style neutral, and I wear ALOT of it. So does Gracie. I liked it because it represents the creative and fashionable (ha!) side of me. And that’s what I want this blog to be about. A little bit of life + style and a little bit of Grace.

So what can you expect here? I plan to have a regular blogging schedule with more specific content. I want to be a relatable and authentic blogger. I want to be YOUR friend! I have met some amazing women in my short time blogging, and am on my way to forging real friendships. That’s what I love most about blogging.

Starting tomorrow, I will have a new monthly series that I’m excited to share, so please be sure to come back and check it out!

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