All Things >> Bear

One of my favorite things to do is make a round-up post of some things that we love. When I realized that we hadn't done one on bears, I was questioning why??? After all, he is our mascot. haha. 

Here are a few of the billion things Bear I found on the internet. If you are anything like me, it is kind of hard to resist the cute cub faces. Another thing that I love about bears, is that it is very uni-sex. So if you know anyone having a baby, this would be a great list to buy from! Or if you want to spoil your little, I don't think you can go wrong with any of these items. 

1- this bear print is adorable, and would look great in any nursery 

2- who doesn't love a good pin, and this one could put a smile on anyones face! 

3- Atsuyo et Akiko makes the cutest t-shirts, this one is no exception 

4- I am loving these little stuffies right now

5- I have a thing for cute pj's, and I mean come on! BEARS!!!! yes, please! 

6- we love to play dress up in our house, so when I came across this mask I couldn't pass it up

7- need something to finish off those walls? try this faux taxidermy bear head. it comes in a few colors. 

8- bear book-ends? need I say more?

9- soft gallery never lets me down with their prints. this bear pillow is way too cute! 

Here  is a cute DIY for a bear shadow puppet. I couldn't pass up sharing it with you all! 

Mama Wears >> Pendleton Portland Collection

I cannot get this collection out of my head!  So I thought I would share with you all so you can obsess over it too.  Pendleton is very "in" this season, so this collection is very up to date.  Pendleton is everywhere these days!  I just bought Scarlett some moccasins from Camp-Wolf, so naturally I had to buy the scarf (no. 3), because we have to match!

The wool fabric is perfect for the freezing weather that most of the country is having right now.  This collection has the cutest accessories too. I mean, look at the umbrella! They have cross-body bags, laptop bags, and adorable little wallets!  Follow the links below to find out what all you can find!  Oh yeah, and they have men's clothing too!  That I want to get my other half stat! 

I hope you enjoy this stuff as much as I do! (Beware: It's hard to look away!) 

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Here is the blog link for The Portland Collection.  There are some cute pictures on how to style the pieces. 

Have you rocked a Pendleton style this winter?  How about your little?  We would love to see, so tag us #UCstyle on Instagram!

Q&A's for Brittany >> Parenting

1.) If you could teach Scarlett one thing about life, what would that be?
This is a tough one for me. I have been through some pretty rough times in my life, and the last thing I want is for Scarlett to EVER come close to the things I had to learn. I would tell her that in life you need your confidence. You need to love and respect yourself. With that will come more things but I feel like that is the foundation. If I had confidence and believed in my potential I think I would have made different decisions in life.

2.) What is your favorite part of your day with Scarlett?

Honestly it changes as she keeps getting bigger. I of course love all the time I have with her. For right now my most favorite part of the day would be a an hour or so before we get ready for bed. We just kind of go crazy! We jump on the bed, every night. She laughs so hard it just makes my heart smile. I try to get out the rest of her energy during that hour. We run around the house, or turn on music and dance (she loves to dance). I just try to do anything that will make her giggle. It is the best sound. 

3.) What is your biggest fear or struggle with parenting?

The question I ask myself everyday is, "am I doing enough?" I just pray that I am. I continue to be the best mom I can be, and just do what I can. Being a first time parent, and pretty much doing it alone, was such a scary thing for me. As time passes I get more and more confident that I know I am doing the best for Scarlett. I have those days though that I question everything I do still, but it is getting easier. I don't call my mom ten times a day anymore, just five times. Haha. 

4.) After the day is over and the baby is in bed, how do you unwind?

It honestly doesn't stop. Once she is in bed I either clean up the house, or spend time with Neil (my other half). Once Neil goes to bed is really when I get to sit down and have "me" time. My "me" time consists of watching tv, that my wonderful DVR has recorded (I don't know how life happened before DVR, haha!), and I get on my computer and shop, browse, and work on the blog. I am usually up till 1 or 2 in the morning because I love that quiet time to myself. 

5.) Name 3 IG or Blog mom's that inspire you in your parenting?

-Bri (@briannakem) because she is just so inspiring and loves her babes so much. She is wise beyond her years and doesn't know it! 
-Kelli Murray (@kelli_murray or kellimurray.com) She is such a good mom, and a successful woman. She is almost angelic. 
-James (@bleubird or bleubirdblog.com) I looooooooove her blog! She inspires me as a woman, so therefore makes me a better mom. (Right??) haha.