Lifestyle – Page 2

Crock Pot Meals with a little Fashion

DRESS: Target // BOOTIES: Target // HAT: H&M // CHOKER: Urban Outfitters // DIAPER BAG: Fawn Design // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

Hello Friends,

I’m so sorry this took me FOREVER to post!! But, better late then never right? Here are some recipies from those crock pot meals I made earlier this summer. I pre-made these and froze them… they last for 6 months so even if you don’t use them right away, you don’t have to worry about tossing your food. We ate them for dinner almost every night (with plenty of left overs) so we had dinner premade for a month and a half! Oh, and I made them with a partner and bought the food in bulk so it was much cheaper. It cost us each about $250 for all this food! Hope you like these as much as we did!!

By the way, somethings on the menu have been changed slightly so if there are some things missing that’s because they weren’t that good haha.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

The Baby Cubby Car Seat Guide

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAR SEAT GUIDE HERE

CAR SEAT: Maxi Cosi – The Baby Cubby // AIDEN’S MOCCS: Freshly Picked // MY DRESS: Neesee’s Dresses // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

HELLO, Hello!

As you know, from following our adventures on instagram (@rebecca_swiss), Aiden has been growing WAY too fast and has now moved onto his big boy car seat! It was such a sad moment saying good bye to the infant seat but we had a blast looking for this new seat for him. The Baby Cubby is one of my favorite stores to shop from and they have a car seat guide (here) that makes the selection process a breeze. I love how they make you feel at home at their store and help you for as long as you need with answers to questions and they price match!

After going through the guide, I was debating between two car seats; the Nuna Rava and the Maxi Cosi Pria 85. I loved how they both looked… so sleek, classy, and black (I love all black things!). They both have high safety, extreme comfort for your child and easy to clean. We decided on the Maxi Cosi because it was a little more budget friendly. Aiden LOVES it and is so happy to not be crammed in his tiny infant seat anymore hahaha (poor guy). I’m in love with it too! We have had it for a few weeks now and I highly recommend it!

Well, I hope this helps all you parents with some of your shopping questions and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Fitness Journey

WORKOUT TOP: Cory Vines // LEGGINGS: Cory Vines // BBG (BIKINI BODY GUIDE): Kayla Itsines // PHOTOGRAPHY: Kali Poulsen Photography

Hello Babes!

First off, I have to thank you all for all the love and support I have received from every single one of you!!!! Thank you SO SO MUCH for all the kind words! I have also received TONS of questions about my fitness journey and what I did to get here. Well, first and foremost, you have to know that it wasn’t easy and it won’t be easy for anyone. But it works and its totally worth it!

My workout is called BBG (Bikini Body Guide) and the creator of this amazing life changing hell is Kayla Itsines. She is truly a genius and has come up with a great fat burning workout. I have the app and pay for the 3 month membership… and yes, it’s totally worth it! Do you know how much a personal trainer is.. virtual or in person? Well, it’s MUCH more then $54.99 for 3 months. So basically its only like $20 a month. Totally affordable! You can do the workouts at home or at the gym. I prefer the gym because after getting far into the program you start needing weights and other things to complete the workout. But if you buy your own stuff then you should be good at home. Also, it’s only 28 min long so you can easily fit it into a busy schedule (especially during nap time for you moms out there 😉 ).

My diet, (which wasn’t a diet.. it was a lifestyle change) consisted of, protein, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and TONS of water. I would only have a few carbs a day.. for example, I would have a sandwich for lunch and the two buns were my carbs. And of course, for my sanity, I had a cheat meal (including dessert) once a week. I did that diet strictly for 3 months (12 weeks). After the 3 months, I continued my healthy choices and lived life normally. After such a strict diet, my stomach couldn’t take tons of greasy and fried foods anymore. And I started craving healthy options like fruits and veggies for snacks instead of chips and sweets. It takes 20 days to build a habit. So, after my 3 months, I had completely changed my life.

About 80% of how you look is what you eat. So, if you’re wanting to loose weight, you HAVE TO EAT HEALTHY. You can workout all you want and still gain weight if you eat like crap. And if you don’t want to lose weight and don’t want to go to the gym then just make healthy choices and you should be good (but every body is different so don’t quote me on this). BUT, if you want to truly change your life and body from over weight or whatever makes you unhappy about it, then there is no other way then to do both. Eat correctly and keep consistently going to the gym. Losing weight doesn’t happen over night. The beginning is the worst!! But once you get into the swing of things you should be good. And no matter how much you want to stop.. DON’T!! Give yourself a year for you to get the change you want. A year seems like a long time but time will pass anyway. In a year from now you could be looking your best.. or you could still be where you are. Either way.. the year will pass. So go make it worth it! Because you are worth it and you’ll love yourself for it!

Thank you all so much for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

My Best Friends Wedding

DRESS: Asos (similar) // HAIR: Your Hair By Mel (Cotton Salon) // FLOWER CROWN: Diamond Tip Design // AIDEN’S SHIRT: Old Navy // SHORTS: Old Navy

Hello Friends,

This post comes a bit late since it’s been almost 3 weeks since this gorgeous wedding. My bestie Mekenna (also, Aiden’s Godmother) got married to the man of her dreams on this gorgeous lake. The day went perfectly and we met so many amazing people that weekend!! I miss everyone so much already haha! Most of all I loved enojoying the time with Dan. Every wedding makes me remember our special day and honestly it feels like it was yesterday. I love him and our little family so much! Some times we are so preoccupied with our to-do’s and wants and needs in life that we forget to stop and enjoy what we already have. We forget to see what’s right in front of us… and for me, it’s my two main men and my little Lady (not pictured). I literally could not live without them.

Well I hope you all enjoy the pics and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Summer lovin

MAROON SHIRT: Called To Surf // SHORTS: Old Navy (I cut pants into shorts myself) // SANDALS: Birkenstocks // SWIM BOTTOMS: Albion Fit // GREY SHORTS: Target // MAKE YOUR MARK TANK: Old Navy // BLUE SHORTS: Rad Revolution Kids // MILESTONE CARDS: Milestone Baby // DOCK-A-TOT: DockATot // BLANKET: Finn and Emma // TEDDY: Nordstrom

Hello!

We are back in Utah and man am I happy about it! I enjoyed North Dakota and it’s chill environment. The farm land is stunning and I can see why so many people love it. But let’s be real… I’m a city girl born and raised. I LOVE the hustle and bustle of the city and the buildings and all the things to do. When I moved to Utah, I thought that it was all very small. But now coming from serious farm town, I now think differently haha. So it’s good to be home!

Since we’ve been home though, we have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off. We have had a wedding, birthday festivities, and a family reunion. In the midst of all of the craziness, Aiden has now learned how to climb stairs (which gives me a nice butt workout haha) and in the past two months he has gone from baby to toddler. I LOVE learning more about his sweet yet feisty personality! The kid seriously cracks me up everyday!

We celebrated my best friends wedding, which I will be posting all about next week, and we celebrated Dan’s birthday in Park City. It was all so much fun and I’m so sad it’s all over. But I have to say that our DockATot really helped keep us sane! If you haven’t gotten one or tried one out I HIGHLY recommend it! During our family reunion, I couldn’t sleep with Aiden in the same room because of all of his noises so we cleaned out the closet and we put him in there on his dock. It SAVED me!! I’m obsessed!

And last but not least, our family reunion was a blast! We stayed at a cabin in Bear Lake with the whole Swiss fam and enjoyed paddle boarding on the lake, celebrated all the summer birthdays, and just enjoyed being together. It’s not often we all unite but it’s always fun when we do. Be sure to stay updated on all our adventure by following my snapchat (username: beccabelo)!

I hope you all have been having a great summer! Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Happy 4th of July!

OVERALLS: Madewell // BASEBALL CAPS: Adult, Baby // A’s TANK: Old Navy // A’s SHORTS: Target // MATCHING SOCKS: Stance Socks //

Hello Friends,

I hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July! We had a blast with some BBQ’s, parades, and fireworks. Make sure to follow along with our adventures on Instagram and Snapchat (username: beccabelo) 🙂

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Favorite traveling baby products

HIGH CHAIR: Ikea // NUBY SURE GRIP MIRACLE MAT: Amazon // FUN FEEDING SPOONS: Amazon // BIB: Target // TEETHING ICYBITE ANIMAL TOY: Amazon // TEETHING FRUITY CHEWS TOY: Amazon // INDIE ELEPHANT SWADDLE: Little Unicorn // DIAPER BAG: Fawn Design // BANANA BACKPACK: Freshly Picked

Hello everyone and happy Friday!

So every summer we leave Utah for a couple months and follow Dan to a different state for work. Right now we are in North Dakota and we are loving the relaxed lifestyle! When we are home, our schedules are full and so taking this time to just relax and smell the flowers has been amazing. But no matter where we are, we are always out and about so I love easy on-the-go baby products. These are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE products that we take everywhere with us…

IKEA HIGHCHAIR: This high chair is amazing because it’s not only affordable but it’s light weight and when we detach the legs it’s really easy to transport. We drive everywhere we go so it fits in our car and it’s been a life saver to have here in ND!

SURE GRIP MIRACLE MAT AND FUN SPOONS: First of all, if you’ve seen my snaps (beccabelo), you have seen how obsessed I am with this thing!! I love how clean it keeps our meal times. The bowls are attached so Aiden doesn’t knock everything everywhere. And it’s easy to clean and easy to pack and take with you anywhere.

NUBY TEETHING TOYS: Aiden has been teething like crazy lately so these little things have saved me and A LOVES them!

Well, I hope these products help you out as much as they help me! May your travels with your littles go as smooth as ever and thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

First Mother’s Day

DRESS: Nordstrom // HAIR: Your Hair By Mel // FLOWER CROWN: Fiori Amore // NECKLACE: Truly Kustom // AIDEN’S OUTFIT: Baby Zara (shirt/pants) // PHOTOGRAPHY: Kali Poulsen Photography

For all the things my hands have held the best by far is you. – Andrew McMahon

Hello everyone!

Happy Mother’s Day (week)! This day is so special to me because I have so many mothers in my life. Mothers are most definitely ones who give life but they are also the ones who love you with every little piece of them. My Aunt Sueli is the most selfless and loving person I have ever met. She took me into her home when I was young and has cared for me as if I were her own. Some people say that only your parents can truly love you. Well, they are wrong. Because this kind woman, till this day, sees me and loves me as her own. Thank you Tia (aunt in Portuguese) for teaching me that there is no limit to love! I hope that my kids will have someone like you (including you) for them in their lives like I did.

I have celebrated honoring this incredible woman for many years now. So this weekend I’m excited to contunue with tradition by honoring her once again haha… But this year is a little different. This year, I have my Aiden.

Some people were born to be mothers; some simply become them. I was one that had to become. I knew nothing about babies and never craved to have one. Even though I knew that one day I wanted one of my own. My pregnancy was rough, painful, and long (as it can be for most of us haha). I hated every bit of it, and the only things that kept me sane were his movements. I didn’t feel like a mother just yet though…

I felt more like I was in a dream. But, the moment I heard him cry for the first time, that’s when it happened. I became a mother without even realizing it. At that second, I loved him more then I loved myself.

Aiden, my dear boy, you are so loved! I hope to raise you well and for you to become a strong, kind man. Thank you for being mine, but most of all thank you for making me YOUR mother.

This year I’m honoring my baby boy who made me a mother for the first time. Mother’s Day isn’t about me in my eyes… It’s about all that Aiden has taught me. The person I have become because of him and the celebration of having him in my life now.

I hope you all have a very special Mother’s Day with all the incredible women in your lives!

Thank you for stopping by

xoxo,

Becca

Spring Break Swimwear

KINGDOM AND STATE SUITS: striped bottoms, palm print top, floral bottoms, black & white zip tank top // BLACK HIGH WAISTED BOTTOMS: Old Navy // COLORFUL AZTEC TOP: Volcom // COVER-UP: SwimZip // AIDEN’S SWIMSUIT: SwimZip // ROUND TOWEL: SwimZip // A’s HAT: Jack & Winn //

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!

This warm weather is making me giddy for summer! We just got back from our trip to Mexico and it was seriously one of the best trips with the best friends. If you guys have never been to Las Palomas at Rocky Point then you must go someday! It’s beautiful and very relaxing.

I have had tons of questions about where we got our swimwear for the trip. So click on the links above and they will take you directly to the product!

Have a beautiful spring day and thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Ice Castles

MY COAT: Nordstrom- similar // SWEATER: Nordstrom // CARDIGAN: Target // SCARF: Nordstrom-similar // DAN’S COAT: Nordstrom-similar // BOOTS: Target- similar // A’S COAT: Baby Gap // BEANIE: Nordstrom // SHOES: Zara- similar // MY HAIR: Runway Hair Salon // PHOTOGRAPHY: Lori Romney Photography

Hello!

Ok you guys, if you haven’t been to the Ice Castles in Midway, UT you need to! They are absolutely stunning! We had so much fun taking family pictures with Lori (who is an amazing photographer by the way..). Aiden wasn’t having it though hahaha. He was tired and grumpy, as you can see by his face in the pictures. We tried to make him laugh but he wouldn’t even get close to cracking a smile. I guess he gets his stubbornness from his mama haha. Either way, Lori worked her magic and the pictures turned out perfect!

I got my hair done by Runway Hair Salon and loved how it turned out! They use Aveda products which both smell delicious and made my hair so shiny and soft. Our outfit details are all linked to the pink words above and Aiden’s red coat is on sale for a KILLER DEAL! I also added some of my favorite related products down below for you guys to check out. The scarves are my favorite! I’m obsessed with blanket scarves lately and never want to take them off! These Halogen scarves are really soft and feel like you’re literally wearing a blanket.. it’s the best!

A little update on life right now, we have been staying really busy with work. Both Dan and I have a lot of wonderful things going on! Aiden is FINALLY rolling over! (I’m in serious need of emoji’s right now) The little guy is 7 months old and finally decided to try moving around. He is seriously the chillest baby I have ever seen! I’m still staying dedicated to my Kayla BBG workouts and eating clean… it’s really hard but I am seeing progress so that’s good! I just wish the progress happened much faster. I’m impatient! But I guess one day I’ll be grateful I started when I did!

I hope you all have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca