The Snyder Family: 2019

Holiday: Our Favorite Christmas Board Books

Holiday: Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Stockings have always been one of my favorite holiday traditions, even as a little lady myself, I loved keeping my stocking for the very last thing that I opened on Christmas morning. And now, as a Mama myself, I love putting together stockings because they have to be pretty simple and are always filled with the best little treasures! Growing-up we always got new socks & a Lifesaver Storybook, every year it was something I expected and just loved the nostalgia of! I hope to be making some of the same memories for our little ladies, here are some of the items that Santa will be including in their stockings this year!

Big Sis & Little Sis BFF Bracelets / Personalized Name Crayons / Coloring Roll / Cuddle & Kind Doll / Smartly Toothbrushes / Organic Lollypops / Ryan & Wren Hair Clips / Rainbow Bow / Star Hair Clips / Unicorn Socks / Frozen Water Cup / Little Travelers Magnet Set / Organic Unicorn Gum / Little Hand Card Holder / Card Games for Kids / Earring Set / Chess & Checkers Set

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Holiday: Christmas Tree Inspiration

Holiday: Christmas Card Photo Inspiration

Holiday: Our Favorite Christmas Board Books

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Adding new holiday books to our collection is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Even Avery loves looking back on some of the board books we bought for her first Christmas. Isla is at a stage where she LOVES books, she will make a big, tall pile of books and will sit and look at each one, it's one of our favorite things to do together. Emmy and Avery are little book worms too, which makes my former reading teacher heart so very happy, Avery loves to act like the teacher and will read some of her favorites to her sisters. Spending time reading together throughout the day and before bed is so important to our family and I love that I can see the love for books and reading in the girls already!

Below are a few of our favorite Christmas board books, this year we added Where's Santa Claus? and it's quickly becoming a family favorite! I grew up loving our old copy of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what was your favorite holiday book as a child?

Photo Journal: Halloween 2019

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Halloween 2019- one for the record books, fresh fallen snow had us feeling like it was Christmas in October! I swear, the older the girls get, the sweeter the holidays feel, we had a few last minute costume changes (thank goodness for dress-up clothes), but everyone looked cute as can be, complete with fake hair and snow gear. Thankfully the snow didn't stop us from carving the biggest pumpkin we could find in the patch, trick or treating with our best buddies and making trades for all our favorite candy. Now the question is, how long until the girls find out Scott & I keep eating their candy once they go to bed...

Holiday: Christmas Tree Inspiration

Holiday: Adding Touches of Pink

Sunday, November 10, 2019

It's no surprise we are a big fan of PINK over here and with all of the blush Christmas decor I've been seeing, we may just have to jump in on the pink trend this year! I love keeping our regular home decor and other holiday decor neutral, that way we can add in touches of different colors in inexpensive ways from year to year. It doesn't cost a lot of money to swap out a few throw pillows or even a new blanket to give your holiday decor a little refresh. So, what do you think? Are you on board with the pink trend, or are you sticking to the classic red and green?

1: Fair Isle Pillow- I love the pom pom corners and the textured dots too, the color pallet is just perfect and this pillow could even stay out throughout the winter!

2: Velvet Pillow- I originally bought this pillow for Avery's room, but it looked so perfect in our living room, it gave me the touch of pink idea!

3: Happy Holiyay- I grabbed this pillow for Avery's room, I think the bright color tassels will look adorable on her bed and add a little fun and festive touch.

4: Merry Everything- I love this pillow next to the square pink velvet pillow, and it even has a little red and green in it, which will look great with your classic decor too!

5: Ballet Bunny Ornaments (Tutu Option/ Glasses Option)- How adorable are these little cuties! I love the velvet ornament tie and think they would be an adorable gift topper.

6: Natural Nutcracker- Adding in a little natural wood touches mixes perfectly with the pink and this cute guy comes in a snowman and a mouse version too!

7: Cup of Cheer Towel- This little tea towel would make the best grab bag gift, pair it with one of the cute mugs or a Starbucks gift card.

8: Tassel Garland- I can't get over all the gorgeous garland options this year, this one would look so pretty mixed in with a faux greenery garland, or strung throughout your tree.

9: Christmas Mugs (Classic Car / Stocking)- Who else can't get enough holiday mugs!?

10: Bottle Brush Trees (Dark Rose Gold / Set of 3/ Light Pink)- Bottle brushes can be found ALL over, but I especially like the pink options, such an easy way to add a little touch of pink!

11: Cozy Blanket- I love rolling up and using throw blankets as part of our decor, it's such an easy and functional way to add your accent color!

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Holiday: Christmas Card Photo Inspiration

Holiday: Christmas Card Photo Inspiration

Sunday, October 27, 2019

I am SO excited for our Christmas Tree farm family photos next weekend and couldn't help but put together a style board of some outfit inspiration! When it comes to family photos, I love to start with one outfit or color scheme and build from there! I found the blue and green plaid dress for Avery and decided to use that as our base. I love the idea of layering a sweater over some of our favorite tutu dresses for the little girls and have had my eye on a pleated skirt for my own holiday outfits. For me, it's all about mixing timeless pieces, while also weaving in some trendy pieces and just having a little fun with it all, because, let's get real, the actual photo taking will be a bit of a circus ;)

Our photographer, Krissy from Bella Nicole Photography will also have a vintage truck AND a snow machine for these mini-sessions, literally what my Christmas Card photo dreams are made of, I can't wait to share the photos with you friends!

Isla Eat's: Parent's Choice with Walmart

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Striped Sweater (Walmart) / Tutu Dress (Walmart)

One of my favorite parts about being a Mom is cooking for my little ladies, I love to see what foods they love and how each of them have their own "tastes!" When it comes to little Isla, she is all about being independent! She loves to feed herself and I love using tools that help her successfully eat all the foods she loves.

(Sponsored) This time around, our meal time essentials come from the Parent's Choice brand at Walmart. The no-slip silicone sectioned plate fits perfectly on her high chair, or if she insists on sitting at the table in a big girl chair, it works great on our dining room table too! Sectioned plates have always been a favorite of mine, I love that it helps me keep meal time simple- a protein, a fruit/veggie and a grain, done and done! The little silverware is the perfect size for toddler hands, Isla LOVES scooping up her yogurt or mac and cheese and I love that they are just the right size for her to feed herself.

Now, when it comes to cups... we have tried them ALL! Parent's Choice has cups for every single stage, ranging from bottles all the way to "big kid" cups. The 360 no spill cup teaches the girls how to drink without a sippy cup or straw and the best part is, they are spill proof!

Take a look at some of our other favorite feeding must-haves from Walmart and share some of your feeding must-haves with me!

Back to School: Two Weeks of Healthy Snack Options

Holiday: Christmas Tree Inspiration

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Did you know it's less then 75 days until Christmas... yep, the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and I can't wait! Decorating our home for the holidays is one of my favorite things to do and this year I am so excited to be working with King of Christmas to make our home feel extra festive.

We can't wait to put up the Prince Flocked tree in our living room this year. I have narrowed it down to three different possible ways to decorate our tree, but I still can't decide. I'm leaning towards the Farmhouse Inspired Tree, but there is just something so sophisticated about a more glamours tree for the living room and something joyful about the vintage look. Tell me your thoughts, which look should we go for this year?

I'll be sure to share the final looks, along with a step by step tutorial on how to make your tree look like it was decorated by a professional!

Use Code: SNYDERFAMILYCO at King of Christmas for a special discount!

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Photo Journal: Family Photos 2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

I am so excited to share our new family photos with you, taken by Krissy from Bella Nicole Photography. This was our first time working with Krissy and we can not sing her praises enough! Not only was she wonderful with the girls, totally patient with our circus and easy to work with, but is clearly extremely talented! We are so very thankful to have photos like this to remember a time in our life that can often feel like a total blur. Before sharing more of our beautiful photos, I thought I would share a tip or two about taking family photos that I have gathered throughout the years.

Back to School: Two Weeks of Healthy Snack Options

Modern Farmhouse Fall Decor

Saturday, September 14, 2019

1: Wheat Wreath- I think this wreath would look SO classy on a navy or black door, it's super simple and also timeless.

2: Gingham Door Mat- I love the layered front door mat look, I have a Halloween door mat that I layered over it, it's a great price too!

3: Hoop Wreath- I love this wreath, it's a little on the trendy side, but I love the husk mixed with eucalyptus and the hoop is just gorgeous!

4: Outdoor Lantern- I have my EYE on a set of two of these, I'm just waiting for them to go on sale. I love the leather handle and they would make the perfect finishing touches for our front door.

5: Goldenrod Arrangement- Adding a few seasonal arrangements to your home decor is such an easy and inexpensive way to add a Fall touch!

6: Ceramic Pumpkin- I love the neutral color of this one, it would look perfect on an entryway table on top of a set of books.

7: Burnt Orange Florals- I love the look of a well styled tray and think this arrangement is the perfect size for a kitchen tray!

8: Gold Leaf Dish- I spotted this at Target and had to scoop it up for our new entryway table.

9: Ratan Pumpkin- This little pumpkin has the best texture and would look so cute on a floating shelf.

10: Neutral Pumpkin Filler- Another super easy way to incorporate seasonal decor is grabbing some vase fillers, grab a clear jar or vase and fill it with these adorable neutral pumpkins.

11: Pumpkin Cutting Board- When it comes to festive table top, I think this pumpkin cutting board would make the cutest festive charcuterie board.

12: Pumpkin Dutch Oven- I have had my eye on a super expensive pumpkin dutch over for the past few years and was SO excited to find this much more affordable option.

13: Round Wire Basket- This is one of my favorite home decor purchases, I can't wait to fill it with neutral pumpkins!

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Photo Journal: First Day of School 2019

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

August 21, 2019

Avery's First Day of Kindergarten

Sometimes a picture really is worth a million words... or sometimes a picture is worth a million words because Mama is too busy sobbing in the corner to really write how heart broken she feels that her baby is already in Kindergarten. But really, I am so proud of the amazing little lady Avery has become and I can't wait to watch her SOAR in Kindergarten this year, she is loved beyond words and we all can't wait for her to get off that school bus this afternoon to hear about her newest adventure...

Back to School: Capsule Wardrobe for Girls

Back to School: Two Weeks of Healthy Snack Options

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

1. Mini- Bento Box: Three compartments make packing a snack easy peasy, plus no zip loc bags to throw away! A spot for a fruit/veggie and a "crunchy" as we like to say at our house!
2. Bumpkin Reusable Snack Bags: We have used these for our little ladies for years, they are dishwasher safe, easy to zip/seal and come in the cutest patterns.
3. Zip-Tuck Reusable Snack Bags: Another great useable bag option, comes in a few different patterns and I do like that you can see whats inside!
4. SnapLock Snack Container: Perfect for packing a veggie with dip, yogurt with granola, etc.
5. HydroFlask Water Bottle: Has a great seal and keep the girl's water cold, this is the water bottle they will keep on their desk at school, I'll also put a cute name label on it to add a personalized touch.
6. Safe + Fair granola: With Emmy's food allergies, we love stocking up on Safe + Fair products, they are all delicious and I love how easy the snack bags are to pack!
7. Dragon Bars: My girls love these organic fruit & grain bars, my girls especially love the strawberry banana flavor!

Two Weeks of Easy Snack Ideas:

Day 1: Apples & Sunbutter
Day 2: Raspberries & Made Good Granola Bar
Day 3: Mini Peppers & Annie's Cheddar Bunnies
Day 4: Grapes & Organic String Cheese
Day 5: Strawberries & Organic Animal Crackers
Day 6: Carrots & Organic Ranch
Day 7: Yogurt & Safe + Fair Gavin's Granola
Day 8: Dragon Bar (code SNYDERCO10 for 10% off)
Day 9: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffin
Day 10: Organic String Cheese & Pretzel Chips
Day 11: Carrots/Cucumbers & Hummus (Tahini Free Recipe)
Day 12: Strawberries & Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola
Day 13: Graham Cracker & Sunbutter
Day 14: Banana & Yogurt Pouch

Coupon Codes: Safe + Fair SNYDER10 for 10% off and free shipping // Dragon Bars SNYDERCO10 for 10% off //
Stuck on You for 20% off SOYBLOG19 (not valid on value packs)

When it comes to pairing a drink with the girl's school snack and lunches, 75% of the time I'm sending water. My girls are big water drinkers, it's great for their immune system and not packing a juice box is an easy way to cut back on a bit of sugar. I'm sure I'll be sending a juice box or chocolate milk in Avery's lunch from time to time, three options that are my juice box go-to's are: ReThink Water, Kirkland Organic Chocolate Milk or Trader Joe's Organic Lemonade Pouches.

Coupon Code: ReThink Water SNYDERFAM15 for 15% off

We hope your kiddos will enjoy these 14 days of delicious snacks- do you have a go-to snack we left off our list? Share your favorite snack time options in our comments!

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Tops: A mix of everyday basics, a denim tunic and solid sweatshirt is a great base to mix and match with all of the bottoms we found! I tend to keep Avery's tops pretty neutral, that way she can mix and match and can also add a fun accessory.