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Bitty: How to Grow a Smart Baby Prenatal Tips
As many of you know, I am into my 2nd Trimester now! 5 Months so far and 4 months more to go before we meet our baby boy. Very very excited! I have been doing a ton of research on everything since I am a FTM on everything from Elimination Communication or the difference between a sleep sack and a swaddle! It is all very confusing and overwhelming but I am getting the hang of it. My cousin said there is so much new baby tech since he had his first kid 8 years ago, now that he is expecting his third. So as I grow and as the blog grows, I will be helping other FTM and FTD out there by using HEYDOYOU Bitty as a resource to explain a lot of the research I have found. I hope you find it useful!
Some of the most interesting things I found during my research is how much you can do for your baby prenatally. You don’t have to wait til the baby is of a certain age or actually be BORN before you implement these fun things below. On one hand, 9 months feels like forever but I must admit these 5 months have gone by pretty fast!
First things first.
Music is very important for your fetus, your baby and your toddler! As a mom, listen to a lot of music and singing is top of my priority list. This toy was invented by a 4 year old and his dad. Check it out: The Magical Musical Thingy-Majigger, a new toy that reintroduces traditional, hands-on sensory activities and creates an opportunity for children to be more imaginative and inventive during playtime. Select how many pieces and color combinations you’d like to use, and connect them together. Then, twist and turn the creations into all sorts of Magical Musical Thingy-Majiggers. All the pieces can rotate 360 degrees, allowing your imagination to run free with countless shapes and designs! You can also experiment and play with the different shapes you create and the sounds produced!
Reading: So many people have told me to read aloud. Everything and anything so the baby knows my voice and learns language. Since the baby can hear now at 20 weeks old, I have been looking for things to read everywhere I go. Last night, I read Alan C Fox’s new book to baby. BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE, is all about Focuses On Perseverence, Dreams, and Letting Go. Good life lessons for the baby right? This book tells the enchanting story of a young boy who learns that possessing something is not quite as meaningful as letting it go. Benji adores kites. All kinds of kites – big or small, plain or fancy, square or diamond- shaped. He loves flying them at the beach, watching them float high in the sky. One day Benji sees a giant orange kite at the toy store. He wants it more than anything else – ever. But his mom explains that he’ll need to earn the money to buy the kite. So Benji buckles down and weeds the garden for the next two weeks – the vegetables in the morning and the flowers in the afternoon. It seems like he’ll never be done. Finally the special day arrives, and Benji’s mom hands him the giant orange kite of his dreams. At the beach, Benji lets his kite soar higher and higher with every gust of wind. He watches it rise above the people, the hotdog stand, and even the houses beyond. Soon the kite becomes a distant speck in the sky. Benji is thrilled. But when it’s time to pull the kite down and head back home, Benji can’t bear to do it. He wants to set the kite free to fulfill its destiny among the clouds. Benji lets the twine go and the kite disappears into the sunset sky. The kite may still be up there yet.
Alan Fox explains that like all of his books, “BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE is based on a real-life incident. “This one happened when I was a child. I decided to tell the story, because I wanted to share the sense of achievement I felt by working hard to obtain something I really loved. But once I saw the kite flying at the beach, I wanted to let it go. My dream had been accomplished. It was time move on to another, new experience. You must always keep going to fulfill your dreams and aspirations.”
Eating: A lot of moms like myself are planning to breastfeed. But the first lesson of motherhood is that, nothing really goes according to plans! My friend who recently gave birth told me how hard it was and how she wasn’t producing enough milk. So after a few weeks of trying, she switched to formula. With bottle, sometimes there is a lot of air that the baby swallows that can result in gas, burping and discomfort. My sister said only 1 out of 3 of her kids ever took to the bottle and after trying multiple brands and nipples she gave up feeding with bottles. I found out about Minbie Nipples! These new bottle nipple alternative that solves a common problem with feeding. Generic nipples can often result in confusion and the bottle taking-over. Minbie solves this issue by encouraging babies to latch and feed with their instinctive breastfeeding technique.
Minbie is BPA-free, anti-colic & an anti-reflux bottle system: I have the newborn and 3 months ready now for when my baby comes. I plan to breastfeed but also pump milk so that my mom and my husband can also use the Minbie to feed baby. Since the baby’s stomach is only the size of a cherry, he will need to eat a bit at a time and frequently. I can’t wait to try out the Minbie system. Eating and nutrition is #1 factor in growing a happy, healthy and smart baby!
Stay tune for more Bitty posts!
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The Top Five Fashion School In The World – MILKX HongKong Magazine
Lulu’s 5 illustration pieces are featured on Milkx HongKong Magazine, about the top 5 fashion schools in the world.
The cover of the magazine is a group member of TFBoys – Yuan Wang. TFBoys is also one of Lulu’s favorite boy bands.
The whole spreadsheet features Lulu’s five illustrations of the fashion schools.
Lulu is so happy to draw her school- Fashion Institute of Technology- where she graduated at 2017 from Illustration MFA program.
Other than FIT, the other four fashion school include:
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
ANTWERP ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
If you want to know more about Lulu’s art, you can check her website. qululululu.com.
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MARTONE LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER COLLAB WITH PERONI
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy’s No.1 premium beer, is unveiling its first-ever collaboration with coveted fashion bike brand, Martone Cycling Co. This limited edition
“Martone for Peroni” bike was revealed in May and doubles both as a functioning, versatile lifestyle essential and as a coveted design item turned collector’s piece.The Martone for Peroni bike was designed to conjure daydreams of a quintessential Italian summertime, of afternoons spent leisurely pedaling through the countryside, with a picnic in your bike basket and the sun on your back. There is a European sensibility to the design and usefulness of each Martone bike, aligning perfectly with the fashionable Italian lifestyle represented by Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
“Who doesn’t daydream about warm Italian summers? Both Martone Cycling and Peroni evoke ideas of carefree, light-hearted luxury – where for a moment, we set aside our troubles and get lost in happiness,” said Martone Cycling creator Lorenzo Martone. “My family is of Italian lineage, so this partnership makes me happy in my soul. It feels like a celebration of the good life and a reminder to enjoy the simple pleasures. In the end, that’s all that matters.”
Pulling inspiration from the luxurious, nonchalant undertones of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece “La Dolce Vita,” the 50-cm step-through Martone for Peroni bike is outfitted with an architectural basket perfect for carrying a picnic bursting with Italian noshes, such as Peroni and fresh cheeses, or olives and cured meats. The clean white frame is accented by Peroni’s signature blue in the rubber wheel treads and seat, and a more translucent blue is seen in the Lucite pedals. A pop of red accents the classic design in the handlebar grips and in Martone’s signature red chain.
“Peroni embodies the understated style and impeccable quality that Italy is celebrated for in all that we do,” said David Schmid, Peroni U.S. marketing director. “That’s why we’re so thrilled to partner with Martone, another brand that beautifully represents the best of the Italian lifestyle and shares our commitment to craftsmanship. Through this collaboration, we’ll bring a little taste of the easy and subtly sophisticated Italian summer to America.”
The limited edition collector’s bikes will be available for purchase exclusively in the U.S. through www.martonecycling.com beginning June 6.
In addition, a special sweepstakes giveaway will run from May 2 through August 31 for U.S. residents 21 and older to win one of these designer pieces. No purchase necessary. For official rules and details, including how to enter, visit www.BikePeroni.com. Void where prohibited.
About Martone Cycling Co. (www.martonecycling.com)
Designed in New York City and crafted in Taiwan, Martone bikes are composed of steel alloy and aluminum, weighing in at a mere 26 pounds (with basket). The wheels are 700 x 32c wide with stainless steel hubs and puncture resistant tires to tackle city streets. The one speed “Martone for Peroni” bike handles with ease, perfect for smooth rides and relaxation. Social media channels (FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) link MCC to the biking and fashion communities and celebrate the Martone enthusiasm for sharing.
About Peroni Nastro Azzurro (www.peroniitaly.com)
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy’s No. 1 premium beer, is a crisp, refreshing lager that exudes Italian style. Created in 1963 in Italy, Peroni Nastro Azzurro launched in the United States in 2005, and today is enjoyed across six continents. Built on a foundation of excellence, Peroni Nastro Azzurro received its name in honour of the SSRex – the only Italian ship to ever receive the ‘Nastro Azzurro’ award, given to the ship that crossed the Atlantic in the shortest time in an international competition. The SS Rex became a symbol of prestige for Italy and today the ‘Nastro Azzurro’ or ‘Blue
Ribbon’ is displayed in Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s name and branding as a symbolof the style, distinction and quality that Italy has been exporting to the world ever since. For more information, please visit www.peroniitaly.comYou May Also Like
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Create Birds in Watercolor, Collage, and Ink with Geninne’s Art
Santa Fe nature artist Geninne D Zlatkis is well-known on Instagram and Pinterest for her charming paintings and collages of birds. In GENINNE’S ART: BIRDS IN WATERCOLOR, COLLAGE, AND INK (Quarry Books, June 12, 2018, $24.99 US), for the first time, she offers her fans a field guide to her art process. A skilled nature photographer as well as artist, Geninne begins her work in the field by observing and photographing birds and flowering plants. Then takes her observations back to the studio, where she turns them into works on paper.
Readers will discover, step-by-step, how Geninne selects her materials and then creates her personal imagery. What makes Geninne’s work so successful is her imaginative and colorful interpretation of the birds she has observed so closely. Her work is approachable, and her fans will love to see how she does it, so that they can try it too.
To get them started, the book will include a selection of collage papers, as well as two Geninne prints that can be removed from the book. Geninne brings a wide and ready audience with her to this project.
Geninne D Zlatkis is an artist living in sunny Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband, two teenage sons, and a cute red-heeler-mix named Zorro. Geninne’s art draws inspiration from the natural world. Focused on birds and native plants, her work is a charming blend of close observation with colorful imagination in watercolor, collage, ink, and pencil. She designs a home decor line for Hallmark, an avian calendar and gift line for Galison, and has published one book, Making an Impression, with Lark, in 2012. Geninne’s huge fan base follows her art activities and nature photography on her blog, Geninne’s Art Blog.
GENINNE’S ART: BIRDS IN WATERCOLOR, COLLAGE, AND INK
On-Sale Date: June 12, 2018
$24.99 US · $32.99 CAN · 160 pages · Paperback
ISBN: 9781631594755
Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
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All-Natural No Artificial Tea – Straight Up Tea
Straight Up Tea is straight up all-natural. No artificial colors and no artificial flavors. Ever. With three levels of sweetness – Unsweetened, Sorta Sweet, and Sweet – there’s a Straight up Tea for every taste. Available at retailers nationwide in the beverage aisle.
Unsweetened Straight Up Tea
An all-natural taste of fresh-brewed black tea. Simple and delicious. It doesn’t get any more straight up than this!
- MSRP: $4.99 (6 pack); $1.49 (18.5 oz singles)
Sorta Sweet Straight Up Tea
A hint of sugar meets fresh-brewed black tea taste for a refreshing, all-natural blend that will totally hit your sorta sweet spot!
- MSRP: $4.99 (6 pack); $1.49 (18.5 oz singles)
Sweet Straight Up Tea
Fresh-brewed black tea with real sugar, there’s nothing artificial about this sweet combo!
- MSRP: $4.99 (6 pack); $1.49 (18.5 oz singles)
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Celebrate Bar Pa Tea One Year Anniversary With Lulu’s Art
To commemorate its first anniversary, Bar Pa Tea is collaborating with artist Yueming Lulu Qu on an art series titled “Celebrate.” Inspired by Bar Pa Tea and its home city, the pieces feature New York’s diverse personalities through its distinct inhabitants and iconic landmarks, unified by their shared penchant for constant reinvention and, of course, bubble tea.
Here are some photos of the One Year Anniversary Celebration Night at July 26th!
ABOUT YUEMING LULU QU
Art, fashion, passion, love, food, multi-cultural melting pot…this is how we often describe our city, no? Our city has millions of stories going on within every block every day. Don’t you agree we are so lucky to live in an amazing city that brings so many inspirations? I do.
Four years ago, I moved from Beijing for graduate study at Fashion Institute of Technology; this accounts for my second MFA – if there were such a thing as a PHD in Illustration I would pursue it. My first was an MFA in traditional Chinese Painting from Central Academy of Fine Arts. For Chinese painting, I use ink, gouache and soft brushes, which I still use in my current illustrations. Similar to how America brings all cultures together, I use traditional Chinese painting methods to illustrate New York City’s modern topics; predominantly fashion lifestyles and our beloved city landscapes. I think of fashion lifestyle as not only about high fashion during certain weeks, but more importantly about anyone who loves their life with a sense of pride. They are positive, they are kind, they are beautiful inside out, they are bravely chasing their dreams, and of course they have their own unique fashion styles.
Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology
The Central Academy of Fine Arts (Beijing, China)
Minzu University of China
Website:
Instagram
@qululululu
ABOUT BAR PA TEA
Patrick showcases flavor over sweetness at Bar Pa Tea, creating a more healthful alternative to the original beverage without compromising the distinct taste and experience of traditional bubble tea. The recipes feature tapioca pearls that are free of additives and drinks sweetened with pure cane sugar instead of corn syrup.
Bar Pa Tea provides a menu of highly customizable drinks, allowing the customer to adjust sweetness in increments and choose whether they would prefer it hot or cold. Bar Pa Tea even offers alternatives to the traditional tapioca pearls, most notably their signature “miniature bubbles.”
The selected menu showcases the flagship’s favorite and most popular items, creating a uniquely refined bubble tea experience.
Those who share Patrick’s love for both the nostalgia of bubble tea and the goal of a healthful lifestyle will find true satisfaction in the choices that Bar Pa Tea offers.
Location: 85 KENMARE ST, NEW YORK, NY 10012
