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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
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Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow 💐🌿🌷 One of my all time favorite gardening quotes, to plant a garden truly is to have hope for the future. Even looking forward to the tiniest things like watching a seed sprout or waiting for a bud to bloom. It’s the little things, and gardening does that for me, especially when hope and talking about the future can feel hard. 

So this your sign to grow all the things this year! I have many blog posts on my site that can help and if you’re local to NY I’m teaching a gardening course later this month, more info on my farm page @wildirisflowertruck 🌿
Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready. Are you? 😍🌿💐🌱🌷🪴🌻 Follow more of my flower farming and florist journey over at @wildirisflowertruck 💫
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Baby Must Haves for 6-12 Months

January 9, 2019 / Mom & Baby

This post may contain affiliate links. Original photography by Victoria Gloria.

It's hard as a new mom to determin what you need for babies, here is my baby must have 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

Ok mamas, it’s time for part two of my baby must-haves post series! I got so many comments and messages about my Newborn Essentials post requesting to do the same thing for the next stage of baby-hood so, here you have it! I love sharing my favorites Must-have baby stuff with you guys because if it works for me, hopefully, it can work for other mamas out there!

Let’s get right into it, I explain below each specific item why they made my list of must haves! And remember, click any PINK WORD or image to shop the product!

Baby Must-Haves for 6-12 Months

Feeding Baby

NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensils

We chose to do a combination/hybrid approach when introducing solids to Luca. I share more about this in Luca’s 8-month update post BUT, these utensils are my favorite! Luca feeds himself things like peanut butter, oatmeal and yogurt now – messy as all hell, yes – but he can actually use these utensils and successfully get food in his mouth. It’s also super cute to watch!

When feeding him purees these soft-tip spoons are my favorite! And we, of course, are huge fans of puffs and creamies – currently also using these to teach him to sign for “more” and “thank you” which has been fun – a post will be coming on this later so stay tuned!

While we’re on the topic of food, a must-take course (if you’re into that!) I’d like to recommend is the Infant BLW course by Feeding Littles! We did the course around 7 months and it was a total game changer for our confidence when introducing solids and they have a course for toddlers as well! Use code CHRISTINECOVINO for $10 off (making it just $49)!

Bapron Bib

Next, on our Baby Must haves for 6-12 months are these bibs. They are my favorite bibs and also came highly recommended by Judy and Megan at Feeding Littles! They cover most of the body (like an apron) and come in really beautiful and fun prints!

ChooMee Pouch Tops

An absolute baby must-have if you feed your baby pouches! We started Luca with pouches recently and these special tops allow him to handle it himself while keeping it mess-free! The contents of the pouch can only come out when the top is sucked on – genius!!

Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup

Luca’s favorite cup! It took a little while for him to figure out (and me too if I’m being honest LOL) but we love them now! Also super easy to take apart and clean (dishwasher safe) and promotes dental health as far as teeth development! That being said, Luca also likes sipping through a straw so I have used these as well!

Peg-Perego Siesta Highchair

Another item that has been on my baby must-have’s list since the first few months (see my Newborn Must Haves post). Once we started solids with Luca he has loved sitting up in his highchair and joining us at the dinner table!

It's hard as a new mom to determin what you need for babies, here is my baby must have 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

Baby Playtime

Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano Gym

This play mat was also on my Newborn Essentials post because we started using it around 6 weeks! Still going strong at 11 months – it’s versatile, packable, affordable and it’s one of the things we’ve used every single day!

Play Gym by Lovevery

The piano gym I described above was/is our number one play mat, however, I am adding this one to the list not as a must-have but as a “nice-to-have.” Before he could sit up and play in his own (8-9ish months for Luca) I needed to switch him between different play gyms/jumper/chairs. It was very nice to have a second activity center at my disposal! Plus I love this one because it comes with a helpful book that guides you through the different developmental phases of the first year and gives you tips on how to help your baby with each skill.

Fisher-Price Go Wild Jumperoo

We started Luca in this jumper around 5 months and so far it seems with each passing month he loves it more and more. Now at nearly 11 months old, he’s definitely outgrowing it but he still has so much fun so I’m just going with it! We also have this great portable jumperoo that we travel with or keep it at my parent’s!

Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat

I wasn’t sure which category to put this in because it is SO useful! This basically replaced the boppy lounger for us once Luca started to roll. It’s a safe place I can pop him in if I have to do something quick. He started using this chair around four months, around when he could hold his head up well. The seat has enough structure to support the rest of baby’s body. We are still using it at 11 months!

Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Cube

Seeing a trend here?? LOTS in the toy category haha – anything to keep baby entertained! I literally set up stations and just keep switching him to a new place every 10-15 minutes so he stays happy and doesn’t get bored. Anyway! This activity cube is AWESOME. I bought it as a Christmas present back in October but quickly realized we needed to break it out asap. There are so many great features, right now Luca sits and plays with it but soon will be standing to play. I know this will be another long-lasting item!

“Indestructible” Books

These books are THE BEST. Literally indestructible! So you can let your baby do whatever they will to them – Luca is very hands-on and these have just been perfect for us!

Yay! Mats Baby Play Mat

We broke this mat out around the time Luca started sitting up and playing on his own (8-9 months) and not only has it been a great, safe space for Luca to play it LOOKS pretty in our home as well! It’s the most aesthetically-pleasing play mat I have found yet. And since it’s made from large connecting pieces it’s also super easy to pack up if need be!

O-Ball Go Grippers Toys

Honestly, anything O-Ball has been a huge asset since birth! He STILL plays with these and that’s saying a lot because over the last 11 months Luca has grown out of a lottt of things, especially in the toy dept!

Recently I have been focusing on getting him educational toys because he is learning and growing so quickly, here are a few other toys and books we are loving lately:

  • This Leapfrog Learning Remote
  • These stacking cups
  • This wooden sorting cube
  • These Mega Bloks
  • Will be getting Luca this table activity center soon!

It's hard as a new mom to determin what you need for babies, here is my baby must have 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

It's hard as a new mom to determin what you need for babies, here is my baby must have 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

Baby Sleep

Nested Bean Zen Sack Classic

We’ve been around the block when it comes to swaddles and sleep sacks!

Luca was in the Love To Dream Swaddle until about 3.5/4 months and then we tried out the Merlin Magic Sleep Suit for about a month or so, and then the Zippadeezip (he did not like having his hands covered), but we ultimately settled on the Nested Bean Zen Sack. The bean pouch on his chest helps him feel safe and secure (it emulates your hand on his chest, it’s not heavy at all just comforting!) and it also allows him to wiggle around freely.

Not to worry if your babe is a tummy-sleeper, they can wear the sack backward! In the summer we dress him in a short-sleeve onesie and for the winter, long sleeve, footie PJs. We keep our house at 70 degrees and he is plenty warm with just the sack!

Marpac Classic White Noise Sound Machine

Still our favorite sound machine! Turning it on is part of our nightly bedtime routine. Also, check out the portable and rechargeable version – this comes everywhere with us!

We bedshare with Luca (more on this in my upcoming cosleeping post) so there’s not much else we do for the sleep category except use a diffuser! This one is my favorite!

Baby Gear

Lillebaby Carrier

I was so sad when Luca grew out of the wrap (Solly was our fave) but we transitioned him right into this carrier and it was so smooth! I love it because you can wear it six ways, I normally wear him facing in but it’s nice because it also fits Alex (6’1″/220lbs.) and he would wear him outward-facing. This makes my must-have list for many reasons but number one, I LOVE babywearing, and number two, I worked every day at our family farm during September and October for apple harvest season and I was able to have Luca right there with me, it worked so well!

Summer Infant 3D-Lite Umbrella Stroller

We actually just purchased this stroller so I can’t speak to it from an in-use perspective yet but it came very highly recommended by friends and family! (Not to mention it has a 4.5-star rating on Amazin from over 1k reviews!!). An umbrella stroller, in general, is a must-have in my opinion if you are traveling or want a lighter-weight stroller option. and this one is for sure a winner for under $80!

Nuna Rava Convertible Carseat

Luca is a tall baby and as of 10 months as outgrown the infant car seat (cue mama tears!! Milestones are always so bittersweet!). We used the Nuna Pipa infant car seat and LOVE it (and the brand) so much. Its super easy to install (legit 5 minutes!), I love that he seems cozy and supported (especially the head area), the seat is ventilated so he doesn’t get super hot (this is important to me because Luca is a sweaty baby lol) and it meets all of our safety expectations! Not to mention aesthetics are not compromised!

Boppy Pillow

This pillow is so versatile! I did not use it as a nursing pillow (I used the Nook) but it’s a nursing pillow and a positioner. We used this from moths 6-10 religiously to prop Luca up until he was stable enough to sit on his own!

Summer Infant Portable Playard

This is what we use instead of a pack n’ play! We kind of just skipped over the pack n’ play phase altogether but this is the one we have in case you are interested! But I love this playard because it’s a safe place to put Luca down, its big aka lots of space for him to scoot around and it’s extremely light-weight/portable/easy to pop up and down!

Fisher Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub

We have used this since birth and it is one of our long-standing favorite baby must-haves because of that! When Luca was younger we placed him in the sling portion which was cozy and relaxing, but now that he wants to sit up we’ve removed the sling and he sits right in the tub part! We also love the toy accessories that came with the tub! For shampoo/body wash we use Tubby Todd and this rinser bath cup!

Infant Optics DXR-8 Baby Monitor

This is the baby monitor we use – no complaints here! And apparently, over 26,000 other people love this monitor so much to rate it 5 stars on Amazon!

Some other random must-haves for baby care I just want to quickly mention are:

  • Essential Oils – These have truly changed my life over the last year in every possible way (baby/cleaning/beauty) and I am SO thankful I was introduced to them!
  • Fridababy NoseFrida – Absolute must-have for when baby gets a cold!
  • Oogiebear Baby Nasal Aspirator – Scoop those boogers out!!
  • Garlic-Mullein Ear Drops – These prevented Luca from getting an ear infection with his first cold (consult your pediatrician first!!)
  • Gerber Soother Probiotic Drops – Healthy gut, healthy immune system!

Shop All My Baby Must Haves 6-12 Months Below!

Plus some extra items that were “nice-to-haves”

It's hard as a new mom to determin what you need for babies, here is my baby must haves 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

It's hard as a new mom to determine what you need for babies, here is my baby must haves 6-12 months that have made my life so much easier! Check it out!

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  1. Caren says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:38 am

    Lots of good stuff- We have a bunch of those things for our nine month old! My mom has been most impressed by the whale 🐳 thing for the bath to keep the water out of his eyes haha! I thought that was funny coming from a Grandma.

    Reply
    • christinemcovino says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:53 am

      Haha oh my gosh too funny! It really is a great invention because it’s curved perfectly to their heads!! The simple things right? LOL, thank you for the comment!

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:12 am

    The sit me up was such a go to for us during this time! My daughter loved sitting up and watching others and momma loved being hands free! Haha!
    And yessss nose freida all the way!!!
    And the wonkey donkey! Haha! I need that book! That YouTube video of the grandma reading it is literally *the* best! 🤣

    Reply

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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

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They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

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Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

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My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored

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