Giveaway: 7 A.M. Enfant Blanket 212Evolution, Warmmuffs, Mittens and Hat
If you've been following me on Instagram, you know I've spent the past week on a family ski trip in Park City, Utah. How do you take a baby and a preschooler on a ski trip with any chance of skiing yourself?
I'll tell you how.
You go with your cousins, three of which ski and one of which is a very responsible adult who has no interest in skiing and loves taking care of children. AKA, my cousin Robyn.
I have no idea why someone would want to spend their vacation trapped in a condo with a one-year-old, but I don't ask questions. I just smile, hand my baby over and back out slowly, taking my snow pants as I go.
We took Mazzy skiing for the first time (well, the second, if you count the time she had a tantrum before she even got to the slopes), but I want to save the ski experience for another post.
Today, I want to talk about the ICE CASTLE. Or Elsa's ice castle, as Mazzy prefers to call it.
I found out about the ice castle after someone posted a photo of it on Instagram a few weeks ago. I asked where it was and found out it was only twenty minutes from where we were staying.
My plan was born. This is what we would do one day instead of skiing. Mazzy was going to FLIP OUT.
We arrived. Mazzy thought it was as awesome as expected.
She even flashed her signature superhero move. (I think she's showing off an invisable wrist guard laced with superpowers, but I can't be sure.)
Harlow wandered around like she had landed on another planet.
I thought it was the photo taking opportunity of a lifetime.
Then we came to the ice slide. It was a tiny tunnel carved into the ice that you had to climb up and then slide down, spitting you out some 100 yards away. The ice is solid and white so you can't see what's happening inside.
Mazzy stopped in her tracks. "I want to go in!"
"Ummmm….." I imagined her suddenly panicking midway through, with all the people behind her screaming for her to move. "I don't know if this is the best idea."
"Please, Mama?"
That little face. Oh my god. Did I have to take her on it? I looked at the tiny hole with a pool of water forming at the bottom. I was wearing jeans. They would get soaked. I was also not immune to panicking in small cramped spaces myself.
Big breath.
"Okay, Mazzy, let's do it together!"
"Yay!!!!!"
This is how much I love my daughter.
You would think the ice slide would be the highlight of the trip. NOT EVEN CLOSE.
Two seconds later, Mazzy stopped again. This time she was speechless, starring into the distance like a child possessed. I followed her gaze and noticed two women in rather elaborate attire taking photos with small children.
"Come on, Mazzy. Keep moving."
She didn't budge.
"Mazzy?"
"I want to take a picture with them."
"Who? Those ladies? Why do you care about those ladies?"
The words she spoke next were slow, quiet and breathless, never taking her eyes off them.
"It's Anna and Elsa."
OH.
That's when I noticed the ridiculously long line.
"We'd have to wait behind all those people to take a picture. You don't want to wait in that long line do you?"
"Yes. I do!"
One of the little girls who had just taken a photo with the princesses was dressed as Elsa herself. It was worth a shot.
"Mazzy, look! It's the young Elsa! Let's take a photo with her!
"Okay!"
I ran after the girl's mother and asked if my daughter could take a photo with her daugther. She agreed.
I'm a genius!
Or so I thought.
After the photo with the little Elsa imposter, Mazzy quickly gravitated back toward the older Elsa and Anna. Also imposters, but children see what they want to see.
It was inevitable. We stood on line for about 45 minutes.
Totally worth it.
Before our trip, 7 A.M. Enfant sent me a big package full of winter and travel gear for the girls. Two ultra warm Chapka hats, snow booties for Harlow, waterproof mittens, a chevron stroller blanket, the most awesome travel diaper bag and Warmmuffs— these ingenius insulated mittens that attach to your stroller with velcro at the fingertips so you can take your hands in and out easily to tend to your baby.
7 A.M. Enfant is no joke. Their stuff is well made, ridiculously warm, ultra sleek (it's from France!), incredibly soft and everything comes in a wide variety of awesome colors.
The Voyager diaper bag is oversized and super light— the absolute PERFECT carry-on. It's got bottle pockets on the side and big pockets in the front for easy access to your wallet, passport, phone and pacifiers. There's a handle, a shoulder strap and velcro straps if you want to attach it to the back of a stroller. Inside has tons of mesh pockets along with a removable diaper pouch and a cooler bag.
Plus, I got the neon green so nobody will ever walk off with my bag by accident.
The Blanket 212Evolution is plush, sleek and adjustable to fit your child from infancy to preschool. There's a reason why every parent in Manhattan has one in their stroller. We walk everywhere we go so our babies are constantly exposed to the elements.
Today, 7 A.M. Enfant is giving away one Blanket 212Evolution ($189), one pair of Warmmuffs ($38), one pair of Classic Mittens ($9) and one Chapka hat ($30). Just follow the simple rules below.
GIVEAWAY
1) You must follow 7 A.M. Enfant on facebook to enter. Then finish the following sentence in the comment section below.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is __________________.
2) For a second entry, pin the giveaway graphic on Pinterest and leave a second comment that you did so.
Winner will be announced Friday, the 28th.
Good luck!
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UPDATE: Congratulations to Jessica Cash who won the 7 A.M. Enfant giveaway for over $250 worth of amazing winter baby gear. She said, the only thing harder than dressing your kids for the cold is "trying to pee alone".
Please contact Ilana@Mommyshorts.com for your prize!
Getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is harder than the bumps I imagine you felt going down a freezing cold slide made of ice. I can’t believe you did that!! Good on you 😉
Getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is harder than getting them immediately undressed to go to the bathroom.
Glad you went down the slide with her, that’s a great memory to have.
I absolutely love that diaper bag.
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It’s harder than realizing you have to back inside because it’s just too damn cold in Chicago, home to the Polar Vortex.
Getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is harder than preforming a cirque du soleil act!
The things we do as parents to keep our kids happy 🙂 Mazzy looks like she had a blast
Is about as hard as changing a baby that has figured out how to roll over.
Getting kids dressed to go out in winter is harder than predicting the weather around here (snow and 70 degrees have both happened the last couple weeks).
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is… getting them to come inside when YOU want to go inside.
My child loves the cold. He even takes cool baths… I have no idea why but he loses his shit if I turn on the hot water on. And I hate the cold (unless it snows enough for me to play in) so we tend to butt heads.
The only thing harder then getting kids dressed for winter is getting them to not have to use the potty 2 seconds after you finish.
Getting them to keep their hat and mittens on!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them to sleep at night
Pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/180566266284412548/
I pinned the graphic
Wiping the sweat from your brow after you’ve bundled up your kids, yourself, your stuff and closed the door behind you.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is being stuck inside with them because you lack the proper gear to get out and get going!
Pinned on Pinterest!
…applying sunscreen in the summer 🙁
(following on facebook)
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying the carry that bundled up kid while walking on a sheet of ice….is it spring yet?
Its harder than being stuck inside with a teething toddler!
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying to do so 6 months pregnant, and not have to pee again before you all get out the door!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is Getting them undressed after 20 minutes outside and finding a place to hang snow-soaked toddler winter gear x2.
Only thing harder is deciding not to go out and having to entertain them indoors for the 300th day in a row ohmygodwillthiswintereverend…
Pinned as well!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting the stroller up the icy un-salted street!
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is dealing with the screaming toddler who doesn’t want to go back inside after being out for awhile.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go outside in the winter, is fretting them to come back in two hours later when you start to feel the frostbite set in on your cheeks.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is __________________.
Having a baby.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is not waking a napping baby when you are trying to move her to bed!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting kids dressed to go out in the winter while pregnant and constipated.
Getting them undressed fast enough so they don’t pee their pants!
I’m glad you enjoyed Utah! (my home state)
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The only thing harder then getting the kids dressed for winter is dealing with winter!!!! Snowpocalypse!!!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is understanding quantum physics. By the way, so jealous she got to meet Elsa & Anna. You are the best mom!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them to go to the bathroom before you get them dressed instead of immediately after!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is … Getting both my mom and my mother-in-law to agree with the choices that my husband and I make for our family!
The only thing harder then getting the kids dressed to go out in winter is just leaving the house at all with a 4 year old and 5 month old twins the time from starting to actually leaving has almost tripled!
Pinned the graphic: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/175710822936301023/
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is convincing my daughter that anything will be more exciting than watching Caillou.
The only thing harder then getting your kids dressed to go out in the winter, is getting them dressed a second time after they decide they have to go to the bathroom or fill their diapers.
… Is learning Mandarin in 30 minutes on a 2 seater plane having turbulence issues. Never done that, but it seems really hard. 🙂
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them to come back in! And getting them to take off their snow boots before they track dirty snow sludge EVERYWHERE.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is realizing you can’t find the other glove.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is convincing them to go back inside before you all turn into meat-popsicles.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying to bathe a cat. There are fewer wounds when a toddler can’t get through layers of protective winter gear. 😉
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them to wait the one minute for you to put your coat and shoes on to go out and watch them!
it’s harder than getting them back inside again! at least my 2 yr old boy who would rather freeze than go in!
Finding the Winter gear to dress them in.
Pinned the graphic: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/135319163778243274/
We would love all this winter gear…we have some serious cabin fever going on thanks to the polar vortex that doesn’t want to go away!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying to convince them to come back inside. Even when their fingers are Popsicles!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is having the appropriate winter weather in the first place! We’re in California, and sooo over this drought. Though it seems unfair to complain about balmy 60-degree weather…
And pinned!
Pinned the giveaway graphic at:
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting kids to clean their rooms.
Getting the ready to come home from the pool in the summer
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is giving birth, no wait….getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is harder.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is balancing that bundled up newly walking blimp and not slipping myself!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is bringing them into this world.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is…
…finding and putting on adequate snow gear for your 8 month pregnant frame, and trying to get snow boots on without assistance form another human being.
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Looks like you girls had a great time! Wasn’t sure, but this cover of Frozen’s “Let it go” looks like it was shot at your ice castle? Pretty epic cover.
http://9gag.tv/v/3397
http://www.pinterest.com/kendallfilice/stuff/ Pinned!
The only thing harder then getting kids dressed to go out in winter is getting them to leave the puddle they keep on jumping in for hours.
I pinned on Pinterest!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is deciding what they should wear & if it’s worth it.
I also pinned the giveaway image.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting kids dressed and lotioned up to go it in the summer.
The only thing harder is trying to give your sleepy newborn her baby vitamins.
Pinned to my “kids” Pinterest Board!
Also, pinned the image!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is carrying the 10 lb carseat plus 20 lb baby a mile home in the snow, because your road is impassable. That was a fun afternoon!
Strapping them into a car seat afterwards…..
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying to get yourself ready in the morning, in an attempt to be on time to work, while chasing said kiddo and looking (but not being able to drink) your daily dose of coffee.
not tracking in all the snow/mud/salt on the way back in.
also pinned
the only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in winter would be trying to dress a wild cat for winter.
I pinned it!
…finding the other mitten.
Only thing harder than getting them dressed is getting them UNdressed when their jacket, mittens, hat, etc are wet from ” waterproof ” gear!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them undressed/dried/redressed after swimming!
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is putting sunscreen on them before going out in the summer. Ugh.
The only thing harder is dressing your dog/cat for winter.
the only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is trying to get them to eat kale!
Getting them undressed two minutes later when they inevitably have to pee. Even though you asked if they had to go before gearing up. Ten times.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is mustering up the courage to actually go outside and pretend to enjoy this relentless and unbelievably cold winter…where is Spring anyway?
The only thing harder is trying to explain to a 2yo who has only lived in Georiga & Texas why she must wear said “winter attire” while in Michigan.
Changing a dirty daiper as soon as their bundled up
Only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is finding ways to entertain a toddler and baby after 3 days of confinement. *shudder*
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them re-dressed after an inevitable potty break.
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is getting them to come inside when you say its time to!
……is getting them undressed and THEN re-dressed to go out in the snow after they tell you they have to go potty.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is when they have to pee immediately after you finish dressing them.
The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is …… Getting my 2 yr old daughter to eat vegetables at dinner. Or even getting her to sit down at the table for dinner.
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The only thing harder than getting kids dressed to go out in the winter is when they change their mind and no longer want to go…..
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