Modern Burlap Journal

Hey Hey Hey! We are so excited about Modern Burlap apparel launching next Monday, February 12, 2018, at 10 AM CST! Yes, I set a launch date you guys! Below are images behind the scenes with Andrea Dawn Photography to give you guys a peek at just a FEW of the pieces. Sizes range from preemie to 6 years old, and every piece is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton!  All pieces can be mixed and matched together for literally an ENTIRE wardrobe!  The colors are so perfect for year round wear, and each piece is designed with the help of Armor (11 months), Rush (2), and Cross (4) taking heirloom...

We are teaming up with Shop Binxy this week to give away $50 to Modern Burlap + a Shop Binxy Shopping Cart Hammock to one lucky winner!  We hand pick each giveaway partner based on favorite finds in our own home.  We hope you enjoy the products we share with you and enter to win them for yourself or a friend! Click HERE to enter + Good luck! xo, Samantha + Armor Photo Credit: Andrea Dawn Photography

4 Gifts teachers actually want While it's always the thought that counts when gift giving, it's safe to say teachers + support  staff get a lot of soaps, lotions, chapsticks, coffee mugs, etc. Let's break the mold and give teachers + support staff gifts they ACTUALLY want!   Here are a few ideas Bless those teacher hearts!  Don't overlook a simple + heartfelt thank you LETTER! Give the gift of CHOICE with a Gift Card to your favorite local spot or small business!There's something special about sharing + shopping small through gift giving! Give the gift of their favorite food or drink or a gift card to use when they're ready! I love giving gift...

I thought I would share a quick recap of what I packed in my hospital bag with all the mamas to be in our community!  With baby 3, you would think my packing got lighter. Overall, yes, but not by much! With a late term preemie, there is always a chance of baby staying in the NICU.  You also don't know how little they'll be - despite doctor's best guesses. I packed a few extra bits just to have our bases covered.   Here was my "Mama Hospital bag" in a nutshell: Robe - Examples here and here Comfortable + Nursing...