Inside Our Dress Up Box Lately

H is on a BIG dress up kick these days, and is usually in a costume… 90% of the day. They go inside, they go outside, and back in again… and if you know me at all you know they get thrown in the wash on the regular.

I thought I’d share some of our favorites, some leftover from Halloween over the past years, and others he's gotten for Christmas/birthday presents, which I have washed and re-washed and are still kicking.

These are also great gift options for the 2-5 year olds in your life who don’t necessarily need anymore toys.

While Margot is just getting in to dressing up, what’s Harrisons is hers, and while we add to it via Halloween and special occasions, I also included some items I plan on getting her over the next couple years.

  1. Firefighter - I ordered this for H’s 3rd Halloween (First: hedgehog, second: where the wild things are, third: firefighter, fourth - dinosaur) and it is one of my personal favorites. I love the customization of the name/city on the back, and it washes SO well. It’s a splurge, but I would say has a great ROI as is worn usually 1-2 week for the past.. 2 years…

  2. Harry Potter - H obviously is not fully aware of HP, but this little costume along with the illustarted first book was an adorable present for his 4th birthday this year from family. He LOVES all the pieces, and being a “Harry Potter the wizard”, which is about as far as we’ve gotten.

  3. Astronaut - Such a favorite, we have two different versions! + For added fun, add a pop up spaceship and helmet

  4. Fighter Pilot

  5. T-Rex - Our absolute FAVORITE t-rex costume is back in stock! - but this cape version is a close second

  6. Race Car Driver - On our list for the next occasion, inspired by H’s enthusiasm watching yesterday’s F1 race…

  7. Bomber Jacket

  8. Chef Hat & Apron

  9. Tutu

  10. Quilted Wings

  11. Royal Princess Cape

  12. Opening Night Play Shoes

  13. Jewelry Set

  14. Super Duper Cape, Mask & Wand

  15. Wand

  16. Princess Hat

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Favorite Baby Shower Gifts (That You Won’t Find On The Registry)

These days, with the current quarantine, many baby showers have unfortunately been cancelled or moved to a digital space. Luckily, almost everything is available on line, and thankfully most small shops have been able to stay open - even if that means just virtually.

While the registry is always the safest and easiest place to start shopping for new parents, if you’re like me you might want to get the expecting mom something fun, or a little surprise.

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite pieces, some I received during the early days with Harry, others I have acquired over the past couple years and I now hold them near and dear, and a few I am hoping to add to our collection for the new baby!

Thought I’d share in case anyone else wants to go off-registry for something special..!

Image via Willaby

Image via Willaby