WINTER DAISY PICKS: 8 OF THE BEST HOLIDAY PAJAMAS FOR KIDS

It’s that time of the year again and we are all ready to cozy up on the couch at home with the kids in a good pair of pajamas. I have shared my favourite pajamas for kids in the past and this time, I’m ready to share the best HOLIDAY pjs! With Black Friday coming next week, this is the perfect time to grab a pair of high quality, comfy pajamas that will last through the winter months.

As always, the materials I choose for my own kiddos are all natural with our favourite material for jammies being 100% cotton, for breathability (and I find they fit & wear so well!). These ones are all adorable to boot.

1. J Crew

This company has a few sweet designs, but these prancing reindeers (below) are my faves with the repetitive little print.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 14 years

2. Hannah Anderson

These come highly recommended from a friend who only buys pjs from this store. With high quality fabrics, these jammies are thicker than some and the tree pattern is perfect for this time of year. Check out the sizes they come in…perfect for a family with lots of kids of different ages.

Fabric: Organic cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 16 years!

3. Burt’s Bees Baby

These are outstanding value! 100% organic cotton for less than $20??! Amazing. The gingerbread pattern is super cute but there are other nice options too.

Fabric: GOTS certified 100% organic cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 7 years

4. Lake Pajamas

These pajamas are new to me and they look glorious! The quality is evidently tied to the price point (a little more than the others!) but the patterns and longevity are perhaps worth it. These would make luxurious gifts from the grandparents and I love the fact that they have family pjs that pair beautifully.

Fabric: 100% pima cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 10 years

5. Parade

A local favourite, designed right here in Vancouver, Canada. The materials are thick and last a long time, even when you put them in the dryer. I love the fit (see the photo below) and the starry night pattern is my seasonal favourite.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 10 years

6. The Little White Company

I can remember the first time I walked into this store when I lived in London, UK long before I had my own children! I fell in love immediately. When I found out the store is now available in North America, I had to include one of the cutest sets of the bunch. I can just imagine our girls squealing with excitement on seeing the reindeer face.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 12 years

7. Skylar Luna

This brand was included in my original post about pjs, and I seem to always find a nice pair for any season, including holiday. If kids aren’t as keen on cutesy patterns, a good stripe can go a long way to appeasing little ones while still feeling festive. I love this green set.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 8 years

8. Gap

While I try hard to shop locally first, the Gap is a mainstay when it comes to pjs. While I wished they continued their organic cotton pajamas past the baby age, I must admit these festive cozy and snug red stripe henley pjs are pretty cute.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 4 years - 14 years

I hope at least one of these pairs of holiday jammies becomes a loved favourite. Come December 1st, we’ll be wearing ours with festive excitement. Remember to save the graphic below to Pinterest so you can access it later. Do you have other faves that I’ve missed? Let me know which ones you love in the comments below.

01. Prancing pjs; 02. Gingerbread pjs; 03. Tree pjs; 04. Snowflake pjs; 05. Starry pjs; 06. Reindeer pjs; 07. Stripe pjs; 08. Henley pjs.

10 OF THE CUTEST SWIMSUITS FOR GIRLS

Summer break is here!!! So now is the perfect time to share my favourite sources for the cutest girls swimsuits around (lots of boys ones on these sites too!). I've mixed in super inexpensive swimwear with more extravagant; small brands with some from big box stores. We like to keep a pair for the pool or ocean (these typically wear out most quickly), some for the lake (our special ones) and a two piece which is perfect for days when a rash guard is mandatory (making bathroom breaks that much easier). 

Whatever the occasion, I hope you find at least one pair that will be perfect for your little one this summer. Have a great weekend!

01. // Navy ruffle swimsuit; 02. // Pink full coverage; 03. // Floral two piece; 04. // Powder blue stripes; 05. // Green ruffle waves; 06. // Floral high back; 07. // Pink stripe seersucker; 08. // Blue liberty print; 09. // Mint simple ruffle; 10. // Tone on tone two piece.

12 OF THE BEST KIDS PAJAMAS (FOR ALL AGES)

It's that time of year where the sun sets earlier and the crisp air means cozy nights inside become a must. Snuggling the kids while reading books in their pjs is one of the most treasured moments of motherhood (am I right?!).

As my girls grow out of toddler sized pajamas, I have found the search for beautiful, quality, natural pajamas for ages 6+ an ongoing project for the best part of the last year!

If you've had the same experience (lack of good pjs!), you're in luck. Each time I came across a new company that fit this description, I jotted a note down and after hours of searching, I am now ready to share my findings with you all!!! Most of these companies cater for a wide range of ages, so even if you are in the baby stage, read on!

Please note: this post is NOT sponsored. This is advice from one Mom to another based on a real lack of pajama choice for our little ones in Canada.

Here is my criteria: 

• Natural fabric - Both 100% cotton or merino wool are my go-tos for keeping little ones cozy and safe.

• Aesthetics - I wanted designs that I liked and the kids would too. Cute animals? Yes. Giant sequin slogans? No thank you

• Fit - For this particular time of year, I was looking for 2-piece pajamas that fits close to the body

1. Mini Mioche

Mini Mioche is a Canadian owned brand who make super soft t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants and pyjamas. The quality is high, the patterns are so sweet and you can shop directly from their online store.

Fabric: GOTS certified 100% cotton
Sizes: 2 - 12 years

2. Lake Pajamas

These 100% pima cotton jammies are available in so many fun patterns and with the softest pima cotton you have ever felt. My kids describe wearing them like being on a cloud!

Fabric: 100% cotton
Sizes: 2 years - 12 years

3. Petit Bateau
I was recently reminded about this 100% cotton pajama brand (amongst other clothing) on a recent trip to London. With adorable designs (think classic stripes and holiday stars), these pjs come in a wide range of sizes that are not only cute but incredibly great quality too. The material has to be felt to really get the idea!

Fabric: 100% cotton
Sizes: 2 years - 14 years

4. Parade Organics

You know how much I love supporting local brands and this Vancouver name has a flagship store at Granville Island, which is walkable from our house. Made from GOTS certified organic cotton, the material is noticeably thick/warm and the pajamas hit the mark on both price point and cute factor.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
Sizes: 12 months - 6 years

5. Chasing Windmills

I fell in love with merino wear as a teenager and my love of its' versatility for sleep and play has never stopped. I love the designs and the fabric, these pajamas would also be perfect for base layer ski wear.

Fabric: 100% merino wool
Sizes: 3 months - 10 years

6. Sleepy Collection

These printed pjs have serious style! Whether you love monochrome or dark and moody, they are cotton pajamas that come as the two piece basic set and also other variations. I love the way they drape and also that you can twin with your little.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
Sizes: 12 months - 9 years

7. Wilson & Frenchy

If you are a nature lover like me, you are going to LOVE these. They are one of my favourites and the cotton they use truly is the softest! They fit large to size so there is room to grow for your little ones and the quality is lovely so would be perfect to hand down through multiple children.

Fabric: 100% organic cotton
Sizes: 2 years - 7 years

8. Simply Merino

We wrote a previous post featuring this local Vancouver company and our kids still adore these merino wool pajamas. They fit close, are warm and cozy for night and perfect for base layer ski gear.

Fabric: 100% merino wool
Sizes: 6 months - 12 years

9. G.Nancy

Another gorgeous organic cotton pajama line, this one also uses ethical water-based ink and high quality dye as well as being from one of my favourite countries, Australia! I love the classic star pattern but there are lots of colours and patterns to choose from!

Fabric: 100% organic cotton
Sizes: 3 months - 9 years

10. Mabo Kids

These thick and warm pajamas seem to have a huge following, maybe due in part to their fun spot design that can be passed from older child to younger sibling. I love that there are gender neutral options, the cotton is organic and they are made ethically in the USA.

Fabric: 100% organic cotton
Sizes: 3 months - 13 years

11. Burts Bees Baby

Organic pajamas for US$16.95?! Yes please!!! These jammies are soft, cozy and seriously cute. The fit is close to the body and there are so many options, there's something for everyone. Go check out their adorable picks for the holiday season. Sadly for us Canadians, they are currently only shipping to the US. 

Fabric: 100% organic cotton
Sizes: newborn - adult

12. Sleepy Doe

Ethically made in the UK, Sleepy Doe's whimsical line of sleepwear extends beyond children to women too. With new designs each season, the prints are fresh and aesthetically beautiful.

Fabric: 100% cotton
Sizes: newborn - 9 years

I hope you find a pair of pjs your kids can sleep peacefully (and safely!) in and that you are happy with style-wise. Many of the larger retailers have started using polyester as a material for pajamas which is not breathable in the same way as cotton or merino. If you know of any other brands that would be a great addition to this list, please let me know in the comments below so I can share with everyone!

SHOPS WE LOVE: SMALLABLE (FRANCE)

Smallable is the ultimate concept store for kids, as well as parents! When I first discovered this beautiful online shop from France, I couldn't stop scrolling! With a range of adorable kids room decor, including the Numero 74 canopy that you see in some of the rooms I design as well as the sweetest selection of clothing for babies, toddlers, kids, teens and also women, this is a one-stop shop for all things kids (and Mom too)! Smallable carries some of my favourite brands, like Emile et Ida, Pom d'Api, Buho and Hundred Pieces as well as dozens and dozens more. I'm especially in love with the sweet romper you'll see Kaia wearing from our beach day last week and the white top on Noelle has to be felt to really know how soft it is! I wish the chambray pants came in my size!

Smallable is helping to make your shopping adventure a little sweeter with a $10 discount for orders over $100 on fashion items at Smallable. This offer is valid now until Mother's Day (Sunday May 14th) using the code WINTERMOM at checkout. 

* This post was created in collaboration with Smallable. All words and photos are my own.

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!