I am so excited to kick off a three-month series called “Mama on the Go,” to give encouragement and uplift all mamas to know that it is possible to get out the door feeling great and to get from place-to-place with ease. Now, please note that when I took these photos, I did have to get up extra early to get ready, Adelyn threw a fit on the way out the door, and by the time I got to the checkout, I ended up with 3 packs of donuts, some Jello, and a Minnie Mouse sippy cup that Adelyn had placed in the cart without my knowing. Life isn’t perfect, and being a “Mama on the Go” can be stressful at times, but there are tremendous benefits to getting out there with your kids! 
My hope and prayer is that through this series you may find “mama friendly” outfit inspiration, a new diaper bag that can support you while you’re out and about, and, if you have a newborn, to hear why wrapping your baby while you go places can be of help. Each month, I will be sharing some tips about going places with little ones and featuring a different clothing company, bag company, and shade of Solly Baby wraps.
I fell in love with Ruthie Grace Boutique when I visited Houston, Texas, last summer. It was such a charming boutique with whimsical, fun, and girly designs for all ages. The owner, Tara Austin, is just as sweet as the shop, and has such an amazing testimony, which you can find on her website. I love that as a mama, I could find flattering, stylish, and even nursing-friendly clothing pieces. Ruthie Grace Boutique carries not only clothing, but the most gorgeous accessories too! I make sure to check out their website weekly as they are always adding new pieces. I am currently crushing on this dress, this necklace, and these shoes! Mamas, go check them out!
A new favorite diaper bag that I have been using on repeat is by Coco & Kiwi. I own the bag in both buff and amber colors, but I have been considering snagging this striped one too! How cute are all their bags?!?! I love that they look like high-end designer bags while featuring all of the functions of a great diaper bag. They have seven pockets to help you stay organized, along with an awesome zip-out messy bag that actually came in handy the other day when we went out of town and Emery covered herself in food. I was able to stick her dirty clothes in the messy bag and then later dump it all in the washing machine, as the messy bag is machine washable! Every bag by Coco & Kiwi also comes with stroller straps (a lifesaver when you are on the go as it saves space underneath your stroller), a changing pad, and an adjustable shoulder strap. I know you will love Coco & Kiwi as much as I do, and you can’t beat their affordable price for such a well-made diaper bag!
Last, I will be featuring Solly Baby every month to show how I wrap Emery to make our outings easier. As I am typing this, I can’t help but feel a bit of sadness as she is now 11 months old and I have wrapped her many, many days during her first year. I fell in love with the Solly Baby wrap from day one when I wrapped her at the hospital. Since then, I have wrapped her on plane rides, many walks, grocery trips, and even just because we both needed to feel close.
Before I leave the house, I save time and hassle by wrapping the Solly Baby wrap around me so all I have to do is stick her in it when we get to where we are going. I like to use the Solly at the grocery store with two because I can put Adelyn in the cart and keep the basket “kid-free” for groceries. Emery has also been teething and likes to be held close, so wrapping her while we are on the go prevents any possible melt-downs.
Of course it wouldn’t be a grocery store post without sharing a few favorite recipes:
Banana Oatmeal Cups with Chocolate Chips
Each month of the Mama on the Go series, I will be giving away a prize package of something from every shop featured. Head on over to my Instagram account to enter to win shop credit from both Ruthie Grace Boutique and Coco & Kiwi, and a Solly Baby wrap of choice!
Remember that you can do it, mamas! I know that when I get up, get dressed, and get out of the house, the fresh air and time spent in a different environment with my girls provides me with a positive attitude/outlook, a little inspiration, and encouragement as a mama.
