Nursery project

We have about 10 - 14 weeks to set up the nursery before little blueberry arrives. I know it's a bit late in the game but hey, at least I started reading Baby Bargains to get myself educated first. This is not an easy read. The book is thicker than I thought and I have been so reluctant to start because I did not want to be sucked into the world of baby shopping. If it sounds crazy that's because it is crazy.

How do you balance functionality, safety, budget, style/look, and eco-friendly production? I have no idea. But what's important to me is definitely the style/look. Heck yeah. This is not about being superficial; this is about being DearJulie.

We went to a couple local stores including Sprout and Giggle just to see what are out there. Any business model that's established on targeting women, is a good business. Same thing goes to the baby industry. They jack up the price by giving moms (women) some bullshit reasons such as, organic, whole natural wood, and non-allergen, and those suckers are really willing pay for the whopping price tags. Not that organic, whole natural wood, and non-allergen are wrong, but the mark-ups are. Nevertheless, it's Manhattan. People expect you to be able to afford.

I refuse to become one of those suckers.

This wonderful Baby Bargains book magically talks highly of IKEA stuff which makes me and my wallet very happy. Without going against my style principle, we decide to take a look at IKEA this coming weekend. At least to make comparison of products and take notes of what are good and bad. I will report back.

To remind you, the above is only for crib shopping. There are still other big ticket items such as stroller(s), drawers/changing tables, and maybe a wardrobe. Oh, and don't forget a nursery glider, which is really the extra extra mulas people pay for comfort. And because I am such a selfish person, that's one thing I am more willing to spend money on than others.

I have been playing with my nursery inspiration board and I absolutely love the style I am going with. Now, it's shopping time. No, I actually don't love shopping, it's stressful, but it has to be done.


#nurseryshopping
DearJulie


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Weekend workout:
Sat
Cardio Sculpt: 45 minutes
Incline bicep curl: 3x10
Cable curl: 3x10
Shoulders pull-down: 3x10
Lat extension: 4x10

Sun
Cycling: 45 minutes
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