HERSHEL SUPPLY: BACKPACKS FOR KIDS ON THE GO

Please let me introduce you to the cutest way to get your kids to carry their own stuff...these adorable backpacks from Hershel Supply!

Founded right here in Vancouver, and thoughtfully designed for kids and youth, the Herschel Supply Kids Collection features sized-down offerings of classic Herschel Supply silhouettes.

The kids pack (toddler sized) is perfect for my just turned 4 year old and the youth pack is the perfect fit for my 6 year olds.

The lunch box is roomy and easily fits a small drink bottle and a full lunch. Xavier loved having his very own lunch box inside his pack that he could bring by himself.

With sweet design details like the leather pulls and carefully chosen colours, these backpacks will carry you from home to the beach or to school and through childhood. You can shop these adorable bags on the Hershel site or find in many local stores around Vancouver and now globally!

*This post was created with Hershel Supply. Thank you for supporting a local blogger! 

SHOPS WE LOVE: FRESHLY PICKED SHOES FOR SPRING!

You may know Freshly Picked for their adorable baby moccasins and for gracing the feet of many celebrity kids, but did you know that they now have hard sole toddler shoes too?

Now that Kaia and Noelle are in school, Xavier and I head out for nature walks regularly. For this walk, I thought I'd let him take his new big boy moccasins for a try. Perfect for Spring (and summer and autumn too!), I love that the design of the hard sole shoes are made for a toddler who loves to slip on their own shoes! The lace-up look is super cute but the practicality of slip ons is ideal for my independent four year old.

When I asked Xavier what he thought of his new shoes, he said "really comfy", which is probably the best review you can get. Comfortable, practical and cute is a definite win for my mom life these days.

I love these new grown up moccs for my big boy, and you can choose from a wide selections of patterns and colours at Freshly Picked. Xavier is wearing the Next Step shoes in Weathered Brown.

*This post was created in collaboration with Freshly Picked. Photos and opinions are all my own.

GIVEAWAY {WITH FRESHLY PICKED}

It's GIVEAWAY time!!!

Sweet baby feet (and toddlers too) deserve cute shoes like the rest of us! You know I love sharing small shops and although this one is no longer small, Freshly Picked sure started that way! I am SO excited to be doing a GIVEAWAY with this brand.

We are giving away one pair of moccasins (colour and size of your choice)!

Here is how to enter:

1. Follow both @freshlypicked and @winterdaisykids on Instagram
2. Like the giveaway photo posted on Instagram and tag your friends

That's it! Giveaway ends Friday March 3rd at midnight PST.  Winner will be announced Sunday by 6pm MST. Giveaway open to US followers only (sorry Canadian friends, another giveaway coming next month that will be just for you)!

Good luck!

TEN OF THE CUTEST NIGHT LIGHTS

If you've ever had a child who is afraid of the dark, you'll understand how important a night light can be for helping calm a fearful little one back into the lull of a night of sleep (for them and you!).

There are SO many functional options, even ones you can pick up at your nearest hardware store, but if you are looking for functional AND cute lights, here are 10 of my favourite super sweet night lights for any boy or girl to fall asleep with.

01. // Teepee night light; 02. // Elephant night light; 03. // Wood bunny night light; 04. // Dino night light; 05. // Owl night light; 06. // Giraffe night light; 07. // Star night light; 08. // Star & moon night light; 09. // Letter night light; 10. // White bunny night light.

EYE SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Winter has arrived and with it, the snow! It has been such a fun week watching the magic of the winter holiday season unfold in the eyes of the kids and I can't wait to head up to the local mountains for more snowy, bright fun. While it is so nice to finally see the sun, it's important to remember to keep our little ones' eyes safe when we're heading outdoors and participating in winter activities. I've partnered with Image Optometry to share some key tips to maintaining children's eye safety whether you are heading for a snowy vacation over Christmas or jetting off to Maui!

Key tips for keeping little eyes safe in the sun and snow:

• wear protective eye gear when participating in sports or outdoor activities
• tell children to never look directly at the sun
• have eyes examined regularly (Image recommends 6 months, 3 years and annually after that) to ensure any problems are picked up quickly
• set a good example through wearing your own protective eye gear
• encourage children to wash hands thoroughly before touching their eyes
• supervise children when using sharp objects, such as ski poles (to ensure injury to the eyes)

Image Optometry offers in store eye exams locally here in Vancouver or if you are looking for sunglasses for you and your little ones, you can find affordable sunglasses through 38dollarglasses.com. 

Image is offering a free pair of Vancouver Canucks hockey tickets when you book two appointments on the same date and at the same time...

Happy Holiday season friends!!