Instagram Shops for Children

I feel that as soon as I turn around to dress my child she has grown another size. For real child? Can you at least squeeze into the dress your Nana got you so I can take a picture? No? Okay, cool, maybe next size.

STOP taking pictures mom!

Adding to that. living in Ecuador the weather varies daily from "hmm..this is nice" to 'HOLY- F*@K- I- can't- feel- my- face-cold' to 'I wonder how many layers of clothes I can take off before people start staring (or screaming)'. This makes it a bit more difficult in dressing my Olivia. It's not like Old Navy is right around the corner. Clothes are expensive here. Besides, when I'm done, I want to donate as many items of hers to children who are in need. 

My solution? Instagram (IG) Shopping, Oh yes, this is a thing. 

There are a few shops Instagram(IG)  that specialize in second hand clothing for children. A lot of there stuff have never even been worn and even have their original tags. It's pretty insane how much stuff you can get for cheap. 

I mean really, you have plenty of other things to spend your money on (like diapers, food, things they manage to break on a daily basis). 

Need a list to start you off? Check out these IG usernames and start popping some tags:

Reinascloset <--My Favorite!!! 

MaeMaesCloset

Aramos72311

LenonsLinens

3GirlsClosets

Yeah...you are welcome. If you know of anymore, please feel free to share it with me. Don't be greedy :)

Wanna follow me on IG? My username is Rememberlove .

A Visit to Middle Earth

Okay, not THAT Middle Earth you are thinking about, but we did go to the middle of the earth.

It was actually kinda cool.

For those of you that don't know, there are 2 lines that claim to be the middle of the earth. Both about 500 meters from each other.

The original (and the closest one according to our GPS) was the one discovered by the pre-Inca Indians, from the Amazons. The 2nd line was "discovered" by a French man (forgot his name), who claimed this was the most accurate marking, though the Indians were much, much, closer. Where was the "real" line, according to our GPS?...The parking lot. Go figure!

Hubby and Olivia at the Equator (the fake one).

The original line. Also measured (according to them) by military GPS precision.

Yes, we got there and even did the cool experiments of balancing an egg on a nail and the water experiment where the water spins different directions down the plug hole depending on which side of the equator line you were on.

Me trying to balance an egg on a nail. Almost nailed it. HA!

This was a lot of fun to do. Yes, a bit touristy, but totally worth it.

We ended with lunch at a nearby local restaurant where Andrew Zimmer dined on cuy (guinea pig). My husband, ever the brave and hungry one, ate it too.

It's a delicacy here. NO, I did not try it. Although hubby said it was a bit gamey but delicious when you add a bit of lime.

Our daughter was very entertained through out the whole trip. It was about an hour drive (with traffic). We hired a private tour guide for $40 so we wouldn't feel trapped with a bunch of strangers. This also gave us an easy out in case Olivia got fussy. We packed snack, her dolly and her ever trusty Cybex stroller and we were golden.

If you are ever here, definitely do visit both centers. It's worth the trip and for $40 (for 2 adults), hiring a private tour guide that picks you up and drops you off at your hotel is totally worth it. Kids are unpredictable and knowing you have a quick exit or need to slow down is worth every penny.

Starting next week, I'll be giving away a beautiful (kinda sparkly), handmade scarf. Stay tuned.

Cheers!