As you know, I wasn’t exactly patient when it came to learning the gender of our first babe. Dan and I found out the gender of Baby Schmieder at the earliest possible date! We did the 10-week Harmony genetic testing that looks at the baby’s DNA which gives you the option of learning the gender.
Obviously I was going to do that. I’ve loved knowing the gender and couldn’t imagine not…
Now, if I had an ounce of patience in my body, the gender revealΒ plan was to do a gender reveal with the help of my friend Monica’s organic baby clothing shop Monica + Andy! They offer gender reveal boxes for anyone who wants to find out this way!
We would have had the doctor write down the gender on a piece of paper, taken it to the store without looking at it, selected a few basics for both boy and girl and had the shop box the appropriate selection for us to take home and open up.
Surprise! Blue clothes or pink clothes, you’re having a boy or girl!
Of course as soon as the nurse called with the test results and asked if we wanted to know the gender, all bets were off and we said “yes, please!” And we found out, sitting on our sofa at 8am on a Tuesday.
So I figured I’d share the original plan with all of you! And in the process, give one lucky winner said box of goodies!
Not expecting? Well then you could win an amaaazing gift for someone else in your life!
A few things I love about the brand:
- all organic fabric
- amazing basics in washable cotton and muslin
- monogramming on any item available
- really darling prints that change out every season
- the founder and owner, Monica Royer, is a friend and mom, so she designs everything with her child in mind. i.e. you know you’re get quality and practicality.
THE GIVEAWAY
I went through Monica + Andy’s Lincoln Park shop and selected a few of my favorite pieces for both boys and girls.
Each collection totals $250 and includes:
- a take-home outfit (top and bottoms)
- a onesie
- a knit item
- a blanket
- adjustable caps
- a burp cloth
- and aΒ fashionable extra!
You also get to choose what sizes you want in the clothing options!
Want to enter but don’t know the gender? Fret not. We’ll let you swap out these colors for basic grey and tan options!
Enter below! And check back Monday morning, New Year’s Day, for a gender reveal to see which box Dan and I took home for Baby S! π
ALAINA’S FAVORITES FOR BOYS COLLECTION:
glasses blanket | top knot caps | bunny footie onesie |Β graduate cardigan | organic cotton burp cloth | heritage sweatshirt |Β hello baby top | hello baby pants
ALAINA’S FAVORITES FOR GIRLS COLLECTION:
long sleeve tutu dressΒ | kitty blanket | baby turban | top knot cap | cherub baby sweater | all dressed up bodysuit | organic muslin burp clothΒ | hello baby top | hello baby pantsΒ | stripe cotton burp cloth
ENTER TO WIN:
Submit your name and email here:
Create your own user feedback survey
BONUS ENTRY (once you’ve entered with the above!):
Follow @monicaandandy and @alainakaz on Instagram, and leave a comment here telling me you did! (We will verify winner’s handle on Instagram to ensure follows before contacting the winner!)
DEADLINE:
Winner will be announced Wednesday, January 3 at 7pm CST!
My favorite blog with my favorite store! ACCCK I didn’t even have to actually follow you guys, I already did. @A_franny
First, Congrats to you! We are expected our first (a baby girl) in June. I lived in Chicago for 7 years and loved walking in Monica and Andy and shopping for my friends. Now we live in Indiana and I’m so sad that we don’t have a storefront here!
Following both accounts! (Obviously was following you already!) congrats on baby – canβt wait to hear the gender.
First, Congrats to you! We are expected our first (a baby girl) in June. I lived in Chicago for 7 years and loved walking in Monica and Andy and shopping for my friends. Now we live in Indiana and I’m so sad that we don’t have a storefront here!
Followed both (already followed you obvi) baby girl coming in June so would love to win!
Followed both (already followed you obvi) Baby girl coming in June!
Followed! So fun, thanks!
I have loved following along on your pregnancy journey, Alaina. I was just in Chicago and bummed that I didn’t discover Monica & Andy until now! I’m relatively newly pregnant { shhh } and I’m somehow mustering up the patience {so far} waiting to find out the gender of our baby until it’s bday; it hasn’t stopped me dreaming of the nursery, clothing, all the little giggles coming our way.
Looking forward to your reveal day!
– Julia
So cute! I follow both of you on instagram.
Congratulations on your soon-to-be new bundle! I am expecting my first in about a week – such an exciting time! I’ve been following you on Instagram for a long time and now follow @monicaandandy as well!
I follow you both already! π (@glitterista)
Hi Alaina!
I follow you on IG and now I am also following Monica + Andy. Thank you so much for introducing me to their shop, I just love their products. My husband, Dan, and I are expecting our first babe this April! We are having a girl! I am so anxious to see what you two are having!
It’s been so fun reading about your journey. Keep blogging!
<3 Jenna
@pickmeuplovephoto
I am following you and @monicaandandy! My husband and I are expecting our first baby (a little boy) in March!!! So so thrilled for you and Dan <3
@ohheyalison π
Following both!
Hi Alaina – thanks for setting up this giveaway! I’m following both Instagrams π I’m assuming you’ll verify the winner’s handle via email.
I just entered and I follow you and Monica & Andy on Instagram! I would love love to win the little girl box for our daughter on the way <3
Following both!
Entered! And followed @monicaandandy for extra entry π (already following @alainakaz)
I’m already following both Monica & Andy and you! insta: asa4520
Hi Alaina, I have been following you for a while, and just followed Monica & Andy since I am expecting my first baby in June! π
Hi! Following you and Monica and Andy! Congrats on your babe! I also live in Chicago and have a second baby boy coming in in April. All the best! @donkeyponyshow
Following!! @alainakaz and @monicaandandy — @kate.er.tot
I follow both of you! I just had my first baby girl 2 weeks ago. Mommyhood is absolutely amazing!!!
Following! I am having a girl and also due in May. We found put early via genetic testing as well!
I already follow you both on Insta! Name is Stefanie_hilker
I enjoy following you both on Instagram!
I follow both on Instagram (@weezy3284). Love these cute designs! We are due in June and this would be amazing!
I followed! Love this shop!
I just entered and really hope I win! I have been following you on instagram for quite some time and am now following monicaandandy. I am 2 weeks behind you in pregnancy, but won’t know the gender for another 2 weeks! P.S. I keep obsessively checking back for nursery updates, because I am pretty much copying everything you buy. π
Love following both you and Monica & Andy!
Followed both accounts! Thank you for highlighting this shop! I’ve scoured their website and found so many cute pieces. Will definitely be purchasing some items for our little one coming in July. π
Also my insta handle is @bailie.jane π
So excited to enter for this! I have a friend who is expecting and a reveal box would be perfect for them!
Due in May. Would love to win this sweet little bundle.
Following both accounts! Expecting our first little girl in March and couldn’t be more excited! Can’t wait to find out what you are having!
Following both! We are expecting boy girl twins in January and would love to win!
Insta handle is Dottie.Ruhlig
Following both! Thanks for sharing Monica and Andy. We are due in June.
So excited about your upcoming arrival. We are due with our first on May 18. Just found out it’s a boy! Congratulations. Been a follower since we lived in Chicago. Enjoy following you both- Monica and Andy have the best stuff! π
Already following both! I immediately followed Monica and Andy after you started posting about them on Instagram, as I’m currently expecting my first child (due Jan 12!) We don’t know the sex, so I’d definitely opt for the neutral options….unless of course the baby decides to make a surprise early visit! I’m just hoping he/she’ll hold out until the new year. π
I’m already a follower of both! What an exciting collaboration! Would love to have a Monica and Andy store in Boston!!
Thank you for letting us share this joyful time with you! I’m following you and Monica & Andy on Instagram, and am looking forward to seeing their posts and yours with your sweet lil one…when he or she arrives. Happy New Year!!!
Followed both accounts! I love following your journey and I’m so excited for the reveal. The baby clothes you picked out are adorable – love the little glasses onesie! I’ll keep them in mind when my husband and I have our first π
Followed both! Fingers crossed!
Great giveaway! Following both!
Congratulations! We are expecting a little girl in February, to join big brother. I enjoy following both accounts!
these clothes are so cute!! would love to win the girl set for my little one arriving in february!
I just entered! Hope i win the boy box π
Already follow you both!!
Followed both. Congrats!
Following both of you!
Congrats!! We currently live in Chicago too and are expecting our first baby (boy) in April! ??? Cant wait for you & Dan to share what you are expecting! I have followed both handles on Instagram for a while now (Niicolestrauch) βΊοΈ
Congrats!! We are currently living in Chicago too and expecting our first baby (boy) in April! ???? so excited for you & Dan and cannot wait to hear what you are expecting ? I have followed both Instagram handles for a while now (Niicolestrauch)- thank you for this giveaway, such a great idea!
Woo hoo! Following both & just entered!
follow you both! would love a reveal box for our upcoming twins! π @bethdontje
Already follow you and now follow your friend! Super cute and classic clothes line for our babies. I have 2 boys: one 3 year old and an 11 month old who is just about to turn ONE. Congratulations on your bundle of joy!
I didnβt even have to do anything special because I love both you guys. What a great giveaway!
Following both of you already, duh! Could not be more excited for you and Dan and to follow along on your journey to motherhood, especially as I’m embarking on that journey too. I’ve had my eye on all things Monica & Andy for a while now and cannot wait until my own gender reveal to start shopping (a little bit)! π
Following you both! My husband and I are also expecting our first child in May and we just found out that we’re having a GIRL! I’m so happy for you and your growing family and love following along with you on this journey π
Congrats! I follow both accounts! @aneventfullife_
Entered and following!
Following both of you! You have impeccable taste and I can’t wait to see what motherhood looks like on you! I’m expecting a girl next April π
Ahh, I want this!!! Already following both- duh! π
Followed! My husband and I are expecting our first in July, and it’s so fun following your journey!
Following! My husband and I are expecting our first in July, I’ve loved following your journey!
Following! (mmmegan1112)
we find out on Tuesday when little man/little miss makes their debut! hoping to win some awesome new clothes for baby #3! @asmeyer30
Followed Both!!!!
What a fun shop
Already following both! Would love these pieces for our April baby.
Great slelctions! Follow you both
Followed you both! Congrats to you on your growing family!
I enjoy following both of you on Instagram. My one month old baby boy actually wore his first Monica + Andy outfit last night! I’m in love with their collection. Congratulations to you and Dan – can’t wait to see your gender reveal!
Our boy is due in May! Love your picks. I am following (meg_giam)
Definitely following you both! Can’t wait to hear the reveal π I’m following @bubblydesignco
Following both accounts! I’m a new follower and really enjoying your pregnancy content. I’m sitting here with a three month old napping on my lap and she’d look so cute in some Monica and Andy!
I follow you both! I look forward to watching your journey when you welcome your little one this spring! (eromana)
Hi Alaina! I already follow you and now follow your friend! Congratulations on the baby boy!! π I just found out my husband and I are expecting and have our Doctor’s appointment in 2 days!! So excited!!! π
Love this brand! Fingers crossed!!
Loving the reveal- and ADORE all prints Monica and Andy have! Following Monica and Andy now for all my friends babes coming soon!!
(As an aside I couldnβt get my email in the entry form βΉοΈ)
Hi Alaina! I already follow you and now follow your friend! I just found out my husband and I are expecting and have our Doctor’s appointment in 2 days!! So excited!!! π
Congrats! I have a little girl due this month π Following both accounts!!
I followed both! Would love to give this to my sister
I followed both! Would love to give this to my sister
Congratulations to you and your husband! So exciting! Also, I’m following both Monica and Andy’s and your IG accounts. Their prints are just adorable!!
Congratulations! Hope you are feeling good. I’m following you and Monica and Andy.
Hi! Congratulations, Alaina! I’ve been following your journey for some time and I love these new pregnancy update posts. I’m expecting a baby girl in March π I just entered the sweeps and I’m now following monica and andy in addition to you!
Love your blog and how your house is decorated!!! Great style π
Oops, forgot to mention – i’m following you both also!! π π
I am following both of you! So excited for you!!! I too am having a boy, and I’m due in May!! I’ve loved following you for interior design inspo, and now I love following along since you are posting the weekly updates at the exact same timeline I’m at! I even had my 20 week anatomy scan the same day as you! π Love the Monica & Andy clothing!
I already follow both you and Monica and Andy!! They have the best baby clothes and LOVE what you picked out! Congrats on your baby boy! I’m expecting a baby girl a couple weeks after you in early June π
Following you both! π Expecting a baby in May and love love love Monica + Andy product! Thanks for a fun giveaway and congrats again!
Congrats to you Alaina!! Just watched the reveal video!!
Extra entry, followed on IG @amberscarletsletter
How very cute! We don’t know gender yet, so it will be a surprise, but my sister is having a baby later this month and we will know then! We’re so thrilled and can’t wait. This would be so fun and the designs are so darn cute, she would love this! Thank you and Happy New Year!
Congrats! We have a 2 year old boy and he is just the best! Little boys love their mamas so much! We are currently expecting a baby GIRL this time and she is due in May! This would be perfect to get her wardrobe started π I have been following you for sometime and am so excited to have been introduced to Monica + Andy.
Extra entry for IG @jacquelinemelissa