Hello friends! I'm Erinn from Strawberry Swing and other Things. I'm an original Jersey Girl, now living in the Philly Suburbs with my husband and sweet 15 month old baby girl, Ashlynn. We've had a roller coaster of a breastfeeding journey (you can read the extended story here) that became one of the most rewarding ... Read More
Archives for July 2013
Mommies Don’t Get Sick Days: Part 2
If you follow me on instagram (girlintheredshoes) you know I stayed home sick yesterday. Well....guess where I am today? Yep, still home. I sort of feel like I've been hit by a truck. Which, you know, isn't really how I'd like to spend my "vacation" days at work. This whole having a young kid thing is tough.....it seems like either my ... Read More
Vintage Metal Letter….and an Etsy Giveaway!
Over the weekend my mom and I braved the rainy weather and went to one of our favorite antique fairs. The rain must have scared a lot of people away....which worked in our favor! We scored some awesome deals. Best find of the day? This large metal "R".....I've had my eye out for something like this for awhile now...and I lucked out and came ... Read More
5 on Friday
Yay for Friday! It's time to link up with my favorite ladies for 5 on Friday! {one} The Gap has some seriously cute stuff for little boys this fall. Whoever said dressing boys wasn't fun sure hasn't seen this collection. I. Am. Obsessed. {two} I recently rearranged my bracelets and watches using some of my milk glass collection and love how ... Read More
Enjoying this Season
I'm trying to enjoy this season that I'm in. The season of early mornings, dirty diapers, sticky fingers, and toys everywhere. I know it won't last forever. Someday I'll look back at my clean living room and miss those toys that used to be scattered across the floor. I'll miss finding little treasures in surprise places. I'll miss ... Read More
The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from The Journey of Autumn
Hello! I'm Jessica from The Journey of Autumn. I'm a first time mama to my sweet little, Autumn Jane, born in October 2012. I blog about this new journey my fiance and I are on with Autumn and everything in between...the good, the bad and the fun. Autumn was born via C-Section due to her Frank Breech position. Everything went amazingly well and we ... Read More
The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from The Journey of Autumn
Hello! I'm Jessica from The Journey of Autumn. I'm a first time mama to my sweet little, Autumn Jane, born in October 2012. I blog about this new journey my fiance and I are on with Autumn and everything in between...the good, the bad and the fun. Autumn was born via C-Section due to her Frank Breech position. Everything went amazingly well and we ... Read More
Simple Strawberry Shortcake
Over the weekend my mom and I made the easiest and yummiest strawberry shortcake ever. Here's what you'll need:4 Cups sliced strawberries2 1/3 Cups bisquick mix2/3 Cup milk3 Tbs sugar3 Tbs butter, melted Cool Whip Stir everything together except the strawberries. Divide dough into 6 equal parts and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for ... Read More
Moms Know: Big Purchases
I'm linking up today with A Blonde Ambition to share my big baby purchase must-have list! I know I loved reading recommendations from moms when I was pregnant, so I hope this helps somebody! My husband and I tried to keep our baby purchases to a minimal because I didn't want to have big stuff taking up space in our house unless we really needed ... Read More
5 on Friday
Happy Friday! Friday couldn't get here soon enough. I am SO ready for the weekend. Friday means it's time to link up with my favorite girls for 5 on Friday. Seriously the best link up ever! {one} I've received a few requests to do a hair tutorial and let me just say that makes me so giddy! I really have no clue what I'm doing with my hair ... Read More