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Tips for Shopping for Kids Fashions – #CookiesKids

Kids fashion should be two things – Classy, and fabulous. Affordable is a big bonus too… I love shopping for Abby. I love that she likes shopping for pretty dresses, sparkly shoes, and pretty accessories just as much as I do. It’s so much fun for me to put together pretty outfits for my little girl. I’ve always been a super girly type of girl, so having a daughter that likes to dress up is a big blessing for me. Love it. And one of our fave places to shop is Cookies Kids online. If you’ve never shopped there, I’m going to show you what you’ve been missing, and share a few tips to finding the sweetest discounts too.

clearance and deals on kids clothes

“I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner

Everyone loves popping onto a website and seeing something like this, right? The big ol’ red clearance notice rocks. And unlike a lot of sites that advertise prices up to 90% off, but only have two items at that type of discount that are probably already sold out – Cookies Kids has seriously sweet deals, and a huge selection. Like my fave recent find – check out this absolutely gorgeous summer dress in a beautiful fabric and print – that I got for $3.99. Seriously. {See my whole shopping trip on Google+.}

dresses for little girls

“Just around the corner in every woman’s mind – is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.” – Wilhela Cushman

Is this super pretty or what? This sweet summer sundress from Penelope Mack was already at an amazing price through Cookies Kids – only $17.99. But now it’s on clearance, bringing it down to $3.99. Wow. And it’s really nice quality – the fabric feels really lush, and the details are awesome – I love the little ruffled neckline, so pretty. And, since Cookies Kids makes it super easy to find what you’re looking for with their great search tools, it’s easy to find all the other super discounted dresses like this too! You can use the tools to narrow down your search to boys or girls, then dresses, then by price, and get a full FIVE pages of gorgeous little girl dresses for less than $5 bucks!

kids shoes

“Funny that a pair of really nice shoes make us feel good in our heads – at the extreme opposite end of our bodies.” – Levende Waters

Not only does Cookies Kids have pretty awesome deals on kids clothes – they carry all of the accessories you need too. Again, it’s super easy to search for what you need – whether it’s socks, hair bands, purses, sunglasses, backpacks, or adorable sparkly Laura Ashley toddler sandals. So pretty. {Ignore Abby’s badly painted toenails…. Lol.} They also have great rainboots, super fun sneakers, and a great selection of infant shoes too. I always use the search buttons to narrow down the shoes by size and price too, to find the best deals available.

little miss polka dot fashions

“People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.” – Lee Mildon

To show you how easy it is to put together a whole look with great pieces from Cookies Kids, to dress your kids adorable while still being affordable – I put together this outfit on my Polyvore page, with my fave fashions for little girls this summer. I love, love, love this look. And I’m amazed that you can get such a great bunch of pieces for SO cheap. {We bought all of these pieces except for the jacket that was out of stock in Abby’s size. I’m hoping they get more…} Here’s what we got if you want to check them out too: Another Penelope Mack dress, $6.99. The Laura Ashley sandals I showed you above, $9.99. The super adorable Hello Kitty headband set, $4.99 for a two pack. Adorably trendy toddler sunglasses from Eye Candy for $4.99. That’s $26.96 for a full outfit that’s sure to please any little princess in your life. If you’re in the mood for a little splurge, add this amazing Guess jacket inspired by Rizzo from Grease, for $39.99. SO fun. I would wear this whole outfit. For reals.

pretty dresses for toddler girls, cheap

“Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. So smile.” – Janet Lane

I know you’re so super excited to see what deals Cookies Kids has on fashions in your kid’s sizes – but keep reading just a minute longer for a few more tips to get the best deals when shopping online with them:

  • Use the tools: As I mentioned, it’s super easy to shop by category and size, and then use the price search to find the lowest priced deals in that category. This makes shopping with them SUCH a time saver.
  • Refer a Friend: This is a fun way to share your new fave shopping site with your friends. You get a personalized link that you can share with friends and family, that gives them a bonus on their first shopping trip. Then, you get $10 in store credit when they make their first purchase! {Trust me, after you shop here once, you’ll be super excited to share the sweet deals.}
  • Clearance tab: If you’re not quite sure which category you want to shop, just use the Clearance tab up top to go straight to a big selection of the lowest priced deals available.
  • Social Media: Follow them on Facebook and Twitter, to be the first to be updated on new products and promotions. It’s also smart to sign up for the email newsletter on their site – to get great coupon codes sent directly to you. Love it.

By now, you’re starting to understand why I’m so excited over shopping at Cookies Kids, and why I wanted to share it with you – right? Super cute fashions, great quality pieces, and amazingly low prices. This is one of my go-to sites when we need to update Abby’s wardrobe, every time. And with Back-to-School season coming quick, I wanted to make sure you guys knew about this great resource for stocking up without breaking the budget. And – if you need ’em, they have a whole Uniform Store section too.

About Cookies Kids

In 1972, a young man named Cookie and his brother Marvin went into business together. They rented a 1600 square foot store in Jamaica, Queens, fixed it up, bought inventory and Summer and Fall, and opened a day after Thanksgiving with a full stock of holiday toys. The toys were a success and they put the extra money toward buying children’s clothing for the next season. When that did well, they bought more clothing. The business was on it’s way. As the brothers Cookie, Marvin and Sonny, who had come in as a third partner in the business, began to open new stores in new locations, inventory expanded. Besides the latest fashions, our customers wanted shoes, toys, backpacks and accessories and we were prepared to deliver. By the late 1990’s there were six superstores throughout the NYC area, and though they previously had different names, by that time they were all named Cookie’s Kids. Also in the late ’90s came an important addition to Cookie’s Kids’ inventory: school uniforms. It was the steady success in uniform sales that paved the way for founding CookiesKids.com in 2007, which originally sold uniforms and soon after the entire Cookie’s Kids Inventory.

See more by following the #CookiesKids tag on Twitter!

Collective Bias - Social Fabric{Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and CookiesKids.com #CBias #SocialFabric. All photos and graphics used in this post are my own creation, and all opinions expressed here are my own.}

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Posted by on July 30, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | 3 Comments

Daily Deal Site that Brings Deals to Cities the Other Guys Often Miss

Good looking AND smart? Sign up, and you can be both!… Ok, there are a million daily deal type sites out there, I know. But admit it – you might say you’re not interested in signing up for any new ones – but secretly, you’re always still on the look out for the next best thing. {I know I am… } Well, when I heard about this new site, SpottedFox.com, I was a little skeptical. But let me tell ya why I’m totally a fan now, and what made me add them to my must-watch list of awesome deal sites…

75% off furniture daily deal

$49 for $200 of Furniture at Mor Furniture for Less – OVER 75% OFF!

Ok, the first BIG thing that sold me was this deal – this is available at any stores here in Washington or Oregon, and is seriously pretty freakin’ amazing. They have some gorgeous room sets, so this money could go a LONG way towards upgrading your space. Plus, I have a really hard time finding deal sites that actually have things for cities like mine that aren’t the BIGGEST city in the state. So that fact that this is a daily deal site for Yakima & the Tri-Cities is pretty awesome. {Loads of other smaller cities too – check for yours today!}

With Spotted Fox you are in charge of the deals that you receive

Instead of wasting time reviewing deal after deal that is not relevant to you, we allow you to tell us in advance which deals will interest you. During the sign up process, we give you the option to customize your account so that you only receive the offers that match your interests! We also make it easy to sign up for other cities that you visit, so you can take advantage of our offers when you travel.You can change these any time you like in your Account Settings page. If you haven’t already, sign up and give it a try. If you have signed up, make sure that you have customized your Account Settings so that we send you ONLY the deals that you want.

Ready to check it out?

A deal site that caters to smaller cities that the other guys often miss, has HUGE discounts on stuff that you actually want to buy – and sends you ONLY the deals you want to see? Yep, that’s what you get when you sign up at Spotted Fox. Hope you join me today!

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Posted by on July 17, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 2 Comments

How to Keep Your Budget for Summer Fun Right on Target

Make this year a “Big Honkin Summer”… As you’ve probably already noticed, I’m kind of an entertaining junkie once it gets to summertime. We’ve got a big in ground pool, patio, and field for kids to run in – so we’re the official gathering place of most of our friends and family. And I love that. Love-love it. And what I also love is creating cool new stuff to make the kids smile – whether it’s a new box of outdoor games, ingredients for summer parties and bbqs, or sweet gear and toys for the pool – Target is the destination for everything my family needs to make the most of summer. For real. {Remember how I told you that Target was dangerous for me? That big red eye hypnotizes me into buying so many trendy and affordable household decor and gadgets every time…}

how to have fun this summer on a budget

Making the Most of Summer…

When they say, “Whether you are traveling to the beach or just want to keep the kids busy, Target has all the summer essentials at great prices to make the most of the season” – they are not lying to ya, my friends. We all know that Target is a must-shop destination for home decor and summer fashions, right? Well, they’ve also got a seriously cool selection of stuff for summer fun. If you’re ready to kick your summer up a notch, look for the big beach balls, sand buckets, and sunglasses throughout the store to guide you to sweet summer gear. I stocked up on a bunch of great goodies, so that I have something new to bring out once a week to get the kids excited again. I like to make sure they spend their time playing games outside, in real life, versus on the darn XBox all day! And there were SO many totally fun options – I got a whole kit to build our own Lemonade Stand {watch for that coming up soon – you’ll LOVE it. We’re going to set this up at our next BBQ, and let the kids sell drinks. Too fun.} We also got a giant badminton set, a golf club that the boys LOVE, and crafty supplies like the Modern Board Book kit, to keep that summer fun going even on rainy days. {This sweet craft line from Todd Oldham is amazing – and it’s all under $20 bucks!}

octopus cupcakes

Creating summer memories with the kids

I love bringing a little bit of the unexpected to our normal daily routines. That’s why I love stocking up on those affordable summer toys and gear – just to have random surprises to bring out once in a while. I also have a ton of fun putting together silly foods like this – My Octopus Cupcakes. They’re super simple {I’ll put up a tips post for them tomorrow!} and were a huge hit with the kiddos at our last swim party. That’s another reason I looooove to shop at Target – Not only can I pick up the gear that I want, but they have a really great new grocery section, so I can get the snacks and treats there too. And myohmy – it’s MUCH quicker than shopping at Walmart. {You all know what I’m talking about, right?}

big honkin summer - summerizer app

Use the Summerizer App for even more summer fun

You can also make the Target Facebook page your online summer destination – click on their Big Honkin’ Summer-izer App to add some fun summer flair to your photos – like this one of Abby. Cracks me up – Love this. It’s incredibly easy peasy to use, with lots of cool options, and you can share your creation right to your own Facebook albums. And – if you make a fun photo here, stop by and share it on MY blog wall too – I’d LOVE to see the fun pics you come up with. And you can even have these printed at your local Target Photo Center too, super cool.

So – Shop Target for summer fun this year. Totally affordable, absolutely adorable – keep your summertime fun budget right on target!

{Disclaimer: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Target and received products to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.}

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Posted by on July 10, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

The Most Awkward Money Moments

“Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?” – Anonymous…. We all have those friends, right? The one who always “forgets” her debit card when you meet for girls night out, or who loves to split the bill during lunch dates – even though she had an entree twice as expensive as yours – with an extra glass of wine to boot? Read more about the most common awkward money moments other people face – then share YOUR most-dreaded money situation in the comments….

funny money

Infographics by CouponCabin.com

{Disclaimer: I’m a Coupon Cabin blogger, and get access to fun info like this to share with you guys. But – I was not compensated for this post. Love it this infographic, and wanted to share it, that’s all!}

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Posted by on July 10, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Learn about a Stylish Solution to Skin Cancer Prevention

Did you know: Skin cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer in the United States… It’s true, and that’s a pretty scary thing to think about, when you realize that the majority of people’s sun damage happens before they’re 18 years old. When I was a kid, my mom didn’t have the kind of information that we have today – and had no idea that all that sun we were getting could potentially be so harmful. And she also didn’t have access to the kind of super innovative products that we’re lucky to have today – Like these super fun fashions from GrUVyWear. Check ’em out…

“Precaution is better than cure.” – Edward Coke

How fun is this, right? I love the bright colors, the fun summer print, the super cool mini surfer-girl styling – and most of all, I love that this adorable gear also blocks 98% of the harmful rays when Abby spends the whole day out in the sunshine. It’s so great to know that while she’s rockin’ this sweet summer style she’s also being totally protected from sun damage. {Do you know the dangers of tanning and sun damage?} About 10 years ago my dad was diagnosed with a massive malignant Melanoma – the worst type of skin cancer. Before that, I’d been a tanning bed junkie for years – in my early 20’s I definitely wasn’t thinking about things like cancer, I thought I was still invincible. I’d known friends who just had a mole removed in a quick procedure, I thought that was all that skin cancer was about.  But – watching my dad go through all of the treatment for his cancer totally opened my eyes to how serious skin cancer can be – I had NO idea! That’s why it’s extra important to me to make sure I keep Abby’s sensitive toddler skin safe and protected now.

sun safety clothing for toddlers

“Safety is a cheap and effective insurance policy.” – Author Unknown

In the summertime, we spend our whole days outside. {Yes, it takes almost a week of summer vacation before I can get the boys to stop asking to play the XBox, lol. But once they get used to playing games in real life, we have a blast.} Last year was our first summer in this new house, and it’s such a great place to have the kiddos grow up. We’ve got a big in ground pool, nice side yard and a huge field to run in, and a peaceful, pretty, shaded patio for me to work on my laptop while keeping an eye on the wild ones as they play. With all that time outdoors I definitely need to take some precautions – I’m a Coppertone Mom, so I always have some great sunblock products to cover the kids in before heading out. {Make sure to apply about 20 minutes before going out into the sun.} But if you’ve got kids, you know how hard it can be to coat a squirmy toddler in slippery sunblock, right? Reminds me of a rodeo! So – It’s a total time saver – and sanity saver! – to just apply it to her arms and legs, then put on her cutie patootie GrUVyWear outfit to keep the rest of her skin safe.

GrUVyWare summer sun safety products

“Broken tools can be replaced.  You can’t.” – Author Unknown

We just ordered shirts for the boys too, to keep them looking and feeling cool this summer. They’ve both suffered through a few sunburns on their backs and shoulders before, and are pretty excited to have these sweet shirts to be able to avoid that this year. If you want to stock up for the rest of summer {or some of their great sporty wear for the rest of the year!} – here’s a sweet savings coupon code just for you guys:

Use coupon code SAVE1537 to save 15% off your order at GrUVyWear.com today!

As you can see, they’ve got gear for the whole family – from babies to adults. You can also pick up great accessories like hats and sunscreen too – so stock up on all of your needs for summer sun-safety gear there using the savings code! When you’re done with a long day at the pool, the beach, or on the lake – and you’re not suffering from your usual sunburned shoulders – you’ll definitely be thankful you did!

 For more summer fun ideas, tips, and cool products – check out my Summertime Living board on Pinterest!

{Disclaimer: I received a complimentary outfit from GrUVyWear in exchange for this post.  All opinions, photos, and overuse of exclamation points are my own. Only the best products that we try out make it onto this site – so you know this one is goooood.}

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Posted by on July 6, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Summer Savings: The best online coupon codes 6/19

Good morning ladies… Happy Monday! I know that many of you are well, not big fans of Monday, lol – so I’m here to brighten it for you just a bit. I’ve put together another round-up of the best new online coupon codes, partnered with the sweet free swag you earn from Coupon Cabin just by doing your shopping with them. Cool new summer gear, at big discounts with these shopping coupons, plus free rewards? Um, can you say “Ch-Ching?” Hope this makes your Monday morning just a little brighter!

summer savings with online coupon code

“In summer, the song sings itself.” – William Carlos Williams

Sears: From grills to patio accessories, or even fashions for the fam, you’ll get it all here with these great savings. Sears – $15 off $100 using the code HOTSAVINGS . (see all Sears coupons).

Cell Phone Accessories: Get a new waterproof phone cover for summer fun.  EverydaySource – 25% off – Cellphone Accessories using the code MES07ACE2012 . (see all EverydaySource coupons).

Home Depot: Update your outdoor living space, and save some bucks!  Home Depot – $10 off $100 using the code HDJUNE10 . (see all Home Depot coupons).

Kohls: Check out the sweet deals they have right now on summer entertaining gear – bright serving dishes, fun trays, and clever containers.   Kohl’s – 15% off $100 using the code CCABIN15 . (see all Kohl’s coupons).

FTD Floral: Have summer birthdays to celebrate?  FTD – 20% off – Birthday Gifts . (see all FTD coupons).

Beauty: This is a super sweet deal – stock up on waterproof mascara, sunscreen, and bronzer!  Beauty.com – $10 off $50 & free shipping . (see all Beauty.com coupons).

Angie’s List: If you’ve never used Angie’s List, you’re missing out. It’s an incredibly helpful resource that I use regularly.  Angie’s List – 40% off using the code COOL . (see all Angie’s List coupons).

Popcorn Factory: How fun for summer movie nights, right?  The Popcorn Factory – 15% off using the code CAMP15 . (see all The Popcorn Factory coupons).

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Posted by on June 18, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Summer Savings: Today’s Best Daily Online Coupon Codes 5/15

“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Dame Edith Wharton… Yep, even though the official first day of summer isn’t quite here yet, I think most of us will agree – summertime has arrived. The kids are out of school {Lord help me….}, we took the cover off of the pool in preparation of opening it for the season this weekend {see my #GrabSummerFun post for fun summer kick-off party ideas}, and it’s time to do my summer shopping. I need some new swimwear and outdoor toys for the kiddo’s, a few fun updates for the patio, and of course a few fun fashion updates for me! {In summer I actually break out of my all-black rut and wear some color. And sometimes even some patterns. Very wild of me, right?} To help YOU guys save on summertime shopping too, each day I have a round-up of the best new online coupon codes and deals – and since these coupons partner your shopping Coupon Cabin, you’ll earn free swag too! 

Summertime savings with online coupon codes

Summertime, and the shopping’s easy…

Without further ado, here is today’s great big ol’ list of online coupon codes, deals, and cool finds – just for you. Whether you’re in search of hot new summer fashions {pun intended…}, toys and games, home decor, or gear for entertaining, you’ll get your savings here.

Which deals will you stock up on today with all these awesome savings?? And don’t forget – you’ll earn super sweet rewards when you use any of these coupons… “There are lots of ways to earn valuable reward points at CouponCabin.com. Points can be redeemed for gift cards for everything from restaurants and travel to department stores and drug stores.” I get loads of freebies this way – for doing shopping I would have done anyway. And that rocks.

Remember – Friends don’t let friends pay full price – So be sure to share this post on Twitter or Facebook today!

{Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I’m a member of Team Coupon Cabin, and earn some additional rewards when you shop through the links I put together for you each day. I use these codes for my own shopping, and think you’ll love them too! Photo Credit.}

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Posted by on June 14, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 4 Comments
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