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The Best Diaper Bag

The Best Diaper Bag- We have a four and a half year old daughter. I was just beginning to really know how to get out of the door within five minutes for spontaneous adventures. Then we had another baby. The struggle of getting out the door on time is real. I hate being late anywhere. I hate knowing people are waiting for me or that I’m missing the beginning of something. I also hate starting the process an hour before we have to leave. Que the most amazing diaper bag. I’ve learned over the past few weeks that if we have the diaper bag packed and ready to go we can cut our time of getting out the door in half!

Eloise & Lolo- best backpack diaper bag- City 2.0- DIY Mama

Eloise & Lolo- best backpack diaper bag- City 2.0- DIY Mama

Eloise & Lolo

I partnered with Eloise & Lolo to help make our parenting life just a little bit easier. They are the makers of some really beautiful and practical diaper bags. Our previous diaper bag was still in perfect shape but I really wanted a backpack style diaper bag since I knew I’d want both hands free for both girls. The heavens parted when I spotted their City 2.0 backpack. My requirements were that it be a backpack and have ridiculous amounts of pockets. I don’t carry big purses because I can’t stand not being able to find things within two seconds. Some might call it being OCD but I just call it impatient. Having a place for everything has nothing to do with tidiness but rather getting super frustrated when I can’t find something.

Eloise & Lolo- best backpack diaper bag- City 2.0- DIY Mama

Eloise & Lolo- best backpack diaper bag- City 2.0- DIY Mama

Eloise & Lolo- best backpack diaper bag- City 2.0- DIY Mama

My favorite things about the City 2.0

Along with the million pockets, the City 2.0 has clips on the outside to hang from your stroller. I am currently using the straps to hold diaper bags and hand-sanitizer for quick accessing. One of my jobs is to be an influencer and with that I’m using my phone to do live videos or share in real time on social media the events I’m covering. Making sure my phone has a full battery is crucial and this backpack has a spot for a portable battery and an outlet to easily plug your phone in! Genius! The front pocket is insulated which is perfect for prepared bottles or a juice for my other daughter. We love that the straps can be easily adjusted to fit both my husband or I and there is a nice large handle on top so we can easily grab and go.

Eloise & Lolo has got it all in the way of baby gear. I’ve got my eye on their monthly growth blanket. What are your must-have items to make parenting just a little bit easier?

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Disney’s FROZEN Easter Backpack

I was so excited when I got accepted to make a Disney’s FROZEN Easter basket for Sophie! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DisneyEaster #CollectiveBias
FROZEN Easter Backpack for toddler Disney vacation
I was especially looking forward to Easter this year with Sophie to begin our traditions of Easter egg hunts, big flowery hats and eating Peeps. I knew I wanted to do an Easter basket for her while putting my own spin on things, so all of her goodies will be things she uses all the time (rather than a ton of candy and more stuffed animals).

When I heard I had the chance to do a FROZEN themed basket, there’s no way I was passing that up. Sophie is more than obsessed with FROZEN and especially loves Olaf. We’re taking her on her first trip to Disney World and wanted to make her a #DisneyEaster basket backpack filled with everything she’ll need for her trip.

Walmart Disney Easter
I had a fun time going to Walmart with her Grandma to pick out goodies for her trip. I wanted to do a mix of  FROZEN items and practical Disney Vacation items. I’m most excited for her FROZEN PJs because I want to start the tradition of giving a new pair of Disney PJs when we visit the parks.

Disney Vacation Toddler Backpack
Disney Olaf Easter Egg
The fillable Olaf eggs are also super cute and I know Sophie will get a kick out of them! I didn’t want to go crazy with the sugar because I know she’ll get plenty from her Easter egg hunt. Putting cereal and cheese crackers in the eggs will still be a fun surprise for Sophie once she discovers the Olafs.

Disney FROZEN Vacation Toddler Backpack Walmart
Bringing along this insulated waterbottle will save us from spending extra money on soda and juice and keep her hydrated better. The Girl Scout in me wanted to protect her so I packed some SPF50 lip balm, 100% UV sunglasses, Mickey band-aides and sun hat. Sparkly Princess bows were a must as well as her neon outfit, Olaf socks and pink heart shoes! I seriously can’t wait for her to open her FROZEN Easter Olaf backpack and see how cute she is rocking those shades!

Olaf FROZEN Easter Peep
By the way, Olaf loves Peeps as much as summer. What are your family traditions for Easter? I remember getting dressed up in matching dresses with my sister, finding a real egg during an Easter egg hunt and having an indoor Easter egg hunt because it was raining and loved it just as much.

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