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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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Top Posts of 2014

Hello lovelies! I wanted to do a summary post of all the awesomeness that was had in 2014 here at DIY Mama! I had a roller coaster of a year blog-wise. Some days I wanted to stay up til dawn writing and crafting while there were weeks of me not feeling motivated to share one thought. I hear this happens and that it’s ok.

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I’ve also learned a ton on the tech & social media side of things, although I feel I’ve only begun to scratch the surface. Let’s see what you all thought were the best posts! They were interesting to me because they weren’t all in my top 5 but I do remember really loving writing each of these. Here were your top posts for 2014:

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Now that I’ve had my first full year of blogging, I’ve realized there are two major things I need to work on for 2015: photography and branding. I was all over the place last year, mostly because I was learning how to use my DSLR (still am), editing programs and how I wanted DIY Mama to feel. I’m very thankful to all of you as readers and I’ve loved being able to share myself with you this past year! What was one post that stood out to you?

What’s in my: Diaper Bag

Hello Beauts! I’ve made it one more day without crying for the smiles of my Sophie! I have been doing all kinds of things that are really hard to do with an 11 month old. Today I’m sans car while it gets detailed, (from our road trip in July!) which I wouldn’t feel safe doing while having Sophie here. We (yes, WE) organized Sophie’s clothes for fall to determine what we needed to stock up on and I bought all her new fall (warm) clothes. I also re-organized her diaper bag which needed it desperately! Which brings me to:

diaper-bag-pinterestI feel a bit ashamed to call myself a Girl Scout with the shape our diaper bag was in. We’re lucky to have not had any craziness happen while the bag has been in such disarray. First step: dump everything from the bag to determine what needs to stay and what needs to be put away. Continue Reading about What’s in my: Diaper Bag

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