Stuff I Love: July 30

Every once in a while there are things I want to write about that might not fit into the food aspect of this blog. Instead of not sharing it or (worse) starting a separate blog, I’m starting a new section called Stuff I Love. These will all be products I really enjoy, and hopefully are things you’ll be interested in too! After August 10 some of the stuff I talk about in this section will be available for purchase in my OpenSky store. Anything else will include links on where to purchase.

Please note: none of the posts that are involved with this section are sponsored. Any item that I happened to receive for free or at a discount will be noted, but my opinions are solely my own.

Meme’s Boutique

I admit it, one of the most fun things about being a parent is buying adorable clothing for kids. This summer my son has been rocking a polo shirt and plaid shorts, and we found a tux for him to wear to my brother’s wedding when the kid was just 14 months old. Come ON! If you have a working biological clock and love dress-up it’s impossible to not die of cute every time you walk into a children’s clothing section.

Unfortunately with all of that cute sometimes you still can’t avoid buying the same thing as the six other boys in the daycare class. Not that the kids care, of course, but that’s not the point! Thankfully, there are stores like Meme’s Boutique to help us out.

The shop is run by a mom whom I got to know when we were both pregnant with our sons. Now she has two kids and in between taking care of them, creates t-shirts, dresses, bibs, and more.

My son rocked this super-soft T-shirt at my recent brunch, and even after a few more wears and washes, it’s holding up really well. I love the car pattern (as does my car-obsessed child) and of course its super snuggliness. I’m looking forward to buying more shirts, as well as picking up items for the multiple pregnant friends I have this year!

The prices are really reasonable for handmade items, ranging from $3.50 for a newborn tank to $16 for a girl’s 5T shirt.

Currently Meme’s Boutique is taking custom orders via the Facebook page, so visit and drop her a line! Her new website is also now open!