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Learn Why Prom Costs So Much, & How to Save

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Are you prepared for Prom?

This infographic didn’t surprise me – I just read an article the other day, about how kids are taking prom to the same types of extremes that weddings have gone to – Elaborate set-ups similar to proposals, just to ask someone to be their date, total overspending on things like hair, make-up, tanning, nails, accessories, dress, shoes, bag, dinner, limo – Yikes! I do get that it’s a totally special moment for teens – But shoot, I didn’t even GO to my prom, and I turned out Ok, lol. This just seems like way too much money for teens to spend on one night, right?

What do YOU think?

Totally worth it, or waste of money? Share your opinion in the comments below…. And, do you have any other great frugal tips for saving money on prom expenses that you can add too? I’d love to hear them, and feature some of them in an upcoming post – so let me know if it’s ok to use them and credit back to you!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 2, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | 10 Comments

Kate Spade Spring Fashion Giveaway – $425

Are you ready to own a sweet new Kate Spade handbag?

I’ve joined up for another fun giveaway event with some great blogging buddies! We teamed up to give you a chance to win this awesome navy Kate Spade purse, perfect for spring, valued at $425! Can you say, amazing!!

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Thank you to our hosts for helping run this great event: Become a Coupon Queen, Deals In Heels, Coupons For Your Family, Shopping Tips and Tricks. You know that I’m totally excited for spring fashions, and this bag would be the perfect addition to any outfit, from casual to super dressy! I’m super in love.

Giveaway will run April 30 12:01 am EST – May 10 11:59 pm EST

You have a lot of chances to WIN! To enter, first complete the mandatory entry, the click “I did it!” Then it will unlock the bonus entries, and you can enter as few, or as many, as you like. And – if you’re feelin’ lucky, check out the list in my sidebar of all the other awesome prizes I’m giving away this month!

Wait for the Rafflecopter to load and enter below – Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 29, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 15 Comments

How to dress up a basic tee this summer!

Old Navy BEST-TEES by megsp22 featuring t bar sandals

Old Navy BEST-TEES are summer essentials!!

I love light-weight summer tees. But, for me, they can be hard to find, because I’m really picky about my tees. Here are the must-haves for me:

Really light and breathable.
LONG. I’m long waisted, and need a tee that is long enough to be comfy and NOT pull up to show my tummy.
Great colors. When I find a top that I love, I want to buy it in every color, so I love a big selection.
Easy to care for. I hate shirts that don’t wash up well, that shrink or fade or lose their shape.

Well – I have found my perfect summer solution – Old Navy BEST-TEES!! Ohmyheck ladies, these are the best tee I’ve found in a few years. I was super excited when Mom Central sent me one to test drive – since it was from Old Navy, which is one of my fave stores for summer stock-up shopping, I had high hopes. And when it arrived, I was NOT disappointed – it totally hit every point that I need in a summer basic. So what did I do? I ran out and bought 7 more colors :)

These tees might be basic, but they’re NOT boring!!

Above, I used one of my fave colors in the new Old Navy tees to make two totally different outfits using some super fun Old Navy spring fashion pieces. On the left is a great casual outfit, with a fun striped hoodie and flip flops, and on the right is an idea of how you can dress up a basic tee a little too, for a fun afternoon out with the girls. These BEST-TEES have a really nice finish to them, making them totally versatile and easy to mix and match with tons of pieces.

Who’s the best tee of all time…

Mr. T is an awesome T, but I have to say that I think these new BEST-TEES are even better, lol. They come in crew or v-neck, in sizes from XS to 4X for women, 3X for men, in petite or tall, with kids sizes too! You can even find this same cut and fabric in tanks, racerbacks and layering pieces. LOVE this!!

Get your own – Visit Old Navy today to stock up on this awesome spring into summer {and into fall, and into winter…} essential today!

{Disclaimer: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Old Navy and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 11, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 5 Comments

Spring Fashion Giveaway: $500 Old Navy Gift Card!!

Spring Shopping Giveaway – Win a $500 Old Navy Gift Card!!

I am SO super excited to be bringing you this giveaway – One amazingly lucky fan is going to WIN a $500 Old Navy Gift Card – Just in time to shop for fun spring fashions!! The gift card is redeemable at any Old Navy, GAP, Banana Republic, Piper Lime or Athleta – online or in store.

This giveaway is possible Thanks to these wonderful Hosts:

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Rules and Details:

The fine print: This Giveaway starts 4/9 @ 12:01am and ends 4/29 @ 12:01am. The winner will be chosen at random using Rafflecopter. Hosts are NOT allowed to enter this giveaway. Winning entry will be verified. US entries only. No P.O. Boxes. Winner will be publicly announced on all social formats and on all participating blogs.

Have Fun & Good Luck!!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 8, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 13 Comments

Win a $350 Designer Wallet from Bally!! 3/19

Welcome to our Bally Wallet Flash Giveaway! I love my kids blog has partnered with Awesome Blogger friends to bring you this exciting giveaway. Over the next 4 days you can enter for your chance to win the following prize:

$350 Bally Genuine Leather Wallet!!

The “Bimba” from Bally

The wallet is made of the finest leather available.
This is a 100% Authentic natural skinand has been especially tanned for a rich, deep color and soft texture.
The chic and sophisticated ‘Bimba’ from Bally is made of leather. ; Holds your credit cards, bills, currency and identification ; Dimensions: 7 x 1/2 x 4. Country of origin: Switzerland

Enter to win!!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your chances to win. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on Monday night – 3/19/12. And if you’re feelin’ lucky – Enter to win the rest of the awesome prizes I’ve got listed in the sidebar too!

Have Fun and Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 16, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 4 Comments

DIY Design It Yourself Tutu Shirts

“I wanted so badly to study ballet, but it was really all about wearing the tutu.” – Elle Macpherson

Doesn’t every little girl love a tutu?? There’s just something special, and magical, and so super fun about them. You no longer walk when you put on a tutu – You prance, you dance, you twirl around. Heck, I’m a {mostly} grown-up girl, and I still love tutus! So – When I learned about Tutu Pour Mon Deux, I was instantly hooked. Their site gives you some easy peasy tools to build your own totally custom-made tutu-style shirt for the special little lady in your life. How cool is that, right?

They don’t just look good – They DO good, too!

You can read the full story behind Tutu Pour Mon Deux on their site – I totally connected with it. My brother suffered from a major heart defect as a child too, and underwent several surgeries as a kid, ending with a major open-heart surgery at Seattle Children’s Hospital to replace a defective valve. So, learning that they donate a portion of proceeds to the hospital that helped their family – Children’s Hospital Boston – made me proud to support their already awesome business!

Our tutu t-shirts aren’t just for ballerinas. Girls everywhere are pirouetting in the hippest tutu t-shirt out there. With every tutu sold, Tutu Pour Mon Deux has pledged to donate one-third of the proceeds to Children’s Hospital Boston.

What a creative way to give back to the people who helped her family through a difficult time! When Abby was born, she was taken away right away, to the NICU for a week. I remember vividly how very scary that was, and what a difference the kindness of the doctors and nurses there made. I think that what Tutu Pour Mon Deux is doing is amazing.

Tutu Pour Mon Deux’s DIY Tutu Shirts

When you visit their site, you can first browse their gallery full of adorable tutu ideas, or get started right away using the cool online tools to create and customize your very own DIY Tutu design. You can choose from sleeveless or long sleeve top, and pick your favorite colors for the top and the tutu skirt. Then pick from dozens of pretty ribbons and fun patches to embellish it, and BAM! – You’ve got your own one of a kind Tutu Shirt that is as original and unique as the special girl wearing it!

Make sure to follow Tutu Pour Mon Deux on Facebook & Twitter, to stay updated on new products and promotions!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 14, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | 8 Comments

Baby & Kids Shoes Event: As Low as $5 Bucks!

ShooShoos USA – Giant Clearance Sales on Baby & Kids Shoes

Ok – this is a site that I just found today – My little girl has outgrown all but ONE pair of shoes, so I was looking for some sweet deals. {Plus, we seem to lose shoes non-stop, so I really need more than one pair…} ShooShoos USA has some super adorable styles for babies and kids – and check out this awesome deal:

Buy one regular price pair of soft sole or Smiley sole shoes – and then get up to THREE pairs of clearance shoes at prices up to 50% off!

Here’s How it Works:

If you need to stock up on some kids shoes for spring and summer, this is an awesome time to do so! Learn how the deal works, and how to get some sweet savings –

Head over to the huge baby and kids shoes clearance sale
Buy one $19.95 soft sole or one $27.95 Smiley sole shoes – there are tons of great styles to choose from.
That one regular price purchase allows you to choose up to 3 clearance shoes (at bottom of page) that are all priced at up to 50% off – starting at just $5 bucks!!

Make sure to read the details: If you put ONLY clearance items in your cart, you will pay the original price, NOT the red half off prices. BUT – Buying 2 regular priced items qualifies you to buy SIX clearance items. That’s pretty awesome. The clearance shoes start as low as $5 bucks for little cupcake slip-ons for girls or adorable sneakers for boys. The totally versatile white sneakers up top are only $8 bucks!

What will YOU buy today?

I’m ordering this super cute pair of sandals for Abby for spring – they’re my regular price purchase, at $27. Then I am picking up the cupcake shoes for $5, the yellow and beige giraffe shoes for $8, and some super cute polka-dot boots lined in fleece for only $11 – that’s 4 pairs of high-quality, super stylin’ kids shoes for a little over $10 bucks each – and you just can’t do much better than that! If you order too – I’d love to know what you get!