Made By Girl: city chic

My Top 5 Picks for Strollers

Ok, so as many of you already know from following my instagram, we adopted a baby boy. He was a new born when we met him & he is now 1 month old. This journey has been a long one with several ups & downs.....but we couldn't be happier with the end result! Thank you to all of you who helped us through this, whether through donations or emotional support, we are truly grateful.

With that said, we are now in the market for a NEW stroller.

We had purchased one when we got our baby but we were not completely happy with it. I have done research and have narrowed it down to these 5 modern rides for kids. I prefer an all-black stroller ...in fact, the less color, the better.

I really like the idea of having a fully equipped stroller in Manhattan, since I am always on the go.

It's also nice to have a carry cot like the NUNA stroller has, in case I'm out & need to do a quick diaper change....plus, baby can sleep in a comfy position while strolling down the city streets. I'm positive my little guy would love this feature since he's a sleeper! The Stokke Xplory also has a cool feature which caught my eye, it has seat-height adjustability which brings baby closer promoting interaction + it's super compact, ideal for walking thru crowded areas.

Do you own any of these strollers? I'd love to know your thoughts!

1. nuna IVVI 2. stokke xplory 3. bugaboo 4. britax 5. uppa baby

-post by jen ramos

How to live large on LESS....City Chic (Book Review)

With the economy affecting so many of us these days, it sucks to have to worry about even the smallest of purchases! A few years ago, we never used to worry this much, remember?? So, this is where this lovely book, City Chic, comes in, sent to me by Source Books....thanks! So, all of us modern women want to live nicely & be able to afford the things we have worked for right?? This book talks about how money may be an object, but it shouldn't be an obstacle.

With plenty of tips & tricks for:

Home Decorating (big ideas for small places)
Cash saving culinary tips and price saving pantry ideas.
Behind the seams: Shopping, tailoring & dry-cleaning , DIY style.
Go Green: Save the environment & your checking account
How to use the web to your advantage
How to creatively cheat at looking chic
and much more!!

Plain & simple, City Chic by Nina Wildorf, is an insider's guide on how to squeeze the most style out of a small salary! I read this book this past weekend & recommend it! Get your copy here. ($14.99).