As a new parent ane thing that I seem to learning more and more each day is that everyday is dissimilar with a baby BUT also the same. Information technology tin exist like Groundhog Solar day with a newborn at times, but you lot also never really know what you're going to arrive terms of a happy baby or a fussy 1.

One affair that I've found helps, at to the lowest degree for sanity if nothing else, is getting out of the house. The change of scenery is always nice and helps brand me feel like less of a shut-in. Then I partnered upwards with Stokke to share some of my fave places in Atlanta for those time when I just desire to get out of the house for a little while.

One thing you probably don't know virtually me…1 of my fave things to exercise during the holidays is people watch. Which honestly may seem a bit strange, but earlier having a kid, I actually loved going shopping correct before the holidays and just aimlessly walking around in the busyness. I know information technology's strange to think I liked the chaos of it all, but I did. For the most part.

These days though, it's more than difficult to do that, especially when I'm avoiding big crowds all together with a newborn. So, on a smaller scale, when I need to get out for a few hours and clear my head, find inspiration, or pick up a last minute souvenir, I'll caput somewhere a fleck less crowded.

Luckily, it's much, MUCH easier to exist out and virtually with Hayes in tow when I have the stroller. It's kind of like my security blanket because he usually only falls comatose while we're out, if nosotros're strolling along. He likes the movement, I guess.

I have the Stokke Xplory 6 in black melange, which is the exact stroller that Jeff and I picked out long before I worked with Stokke on this post. We went to a big baby store while I was meaning and 'test drove' a whole agglomeration of strollers and the Xplory was past far the one we loved most. It's a lilliputian large since information technology doesn't fold down similar the Stokke Scoot, but that was the only con for us. And honestly, strollers are generally just kind of big anyhow. It's merely one of those things.

And then what are the pros? Bated from the sleek Scandinavian design, which is what initially attracted me to it, information technology glides super smoothly as you push button it and the parent facing and forward facing positions can exist adjusted to multiple heights. Correct now, with Hayes so young still, I like the parent facing position, with the height adjusted all the way up so he'due south super close to me.Also, y'all tin utilize the Xplory 6 with car seats , just bank check if yous'll need an adaptor.

And obviously, I actually like the fashion information technology looks – which is probably one of the most prominent things about Stokke products. They are really well designed and fit in easily with the other things Jeff and I tend to gravitate towards for our home. In a bounding main of ugly baby things that are on the market today, it'due south important to Jeff and I to accept well-designed (and more chiefly well-made) items for our petty guy, whenever possible, which is why we went with Stokke.

I'm all almost keeping information technology uncomplicated, without a ton of bells and whistles, only there are a bunch of accessories you can become for the strollers likewise if yous're into it. Whenever we take more kids, I def want this skateboard zipper for Hayes to ride on. He has to be at to the lowest degree two to employ it…and in my mind he also has to be at least two before we take some other baby. Haha.For now though, I'm good with the basics when we're strolling around, shopping, running errands, etc.

And speaking of which, here are my fave Atlanta spots when I want to leave of the firm…

Ponce Metropolis Market. A couple shops that I always like popping into are in PCM. And since Jeff'due south office is besides in Ponce Metropolis Market, if I'm dropping him off at work, Hayes and I volition sometimes pop around to the shops or grab coffee, etc in the morning when it's non crazy busy withal. For coffee and tea, I like Spiller Park and Dancing Goats. Dancing Goats has the all-time chai latte IMO and Spiller has really good avocado toast.And and so Citizen Supply has a really great plant selection from The Victorian, if you have any plant lovers on your shopping list. Archer Newspaper Goods has cute stationery and paper related supplies…notebooks, greeting cards, absurd pencils, wrapping paper, small gifts, etc. Coco and Mischa is another groovy spot in PCM – for clothing and accessories.

Youngblood and Gardenia. These shops are just a few doors downwards from each other in Poncey Highlands, well-nigh right across the street from my old place. Youngblood has cool jewelry and small domicile items, forth with some beauty items. I almost e'er find something in that location. And Gardenia has cute floral arrangements and cool (unique) giftables similar Canyon Java, books, and tons of little planters and vases.

Westside Provisions. Another expert spot with multiple shops…E Fork should exist opening any solar day. And there'south Brick and Mortar for vintage housewares and article of furniture, Piddling Befouled Apothecary for beauty, and Seed Factory for cute baby stuff.

Krog St Market, Muchacho, and Revolution Donuts. These spots are all inside walking distance of my house. So when I want some exercise, we'll walk upwardly to one of these spots for a snack or lunch.

Eastward Pole. If I merely want to grab coffee and do some work on my laptop, Due east Pole is an awesome spot. Dearest the people who founded this company and information technology's a beautiful coffee spot too.

Chrome Yellow. And last but non least, Chrome Yellow is another keen coffee shop, which is more in my neighborhood so I'm there a lot. They also have a little shop section for gifts…notebooks, java mugs, etc. Then it'southward a good spot to grab java and do some concluding minute vacation shopping (stocking stuffers).

Photography Amelia Lawrence

And so those are my fave spots when I need to get out of the house. If you're in Atlanta, I'd love to hear your faves too! Let me know in the comments below.

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