Have you been to C Wonder? It is a great store that recently opened in the mall near me. They have a great selection of bags, jewelry clothes and shoes. Prices are pretty reasonable compared to other designer stores and the items are super cute! I could seriously buy just about anything in there…Love, Love, Love!
Check out the few things I bought lately….
Initial Necklace…all letters available, long gold chain
New Navy Bag for Fall
A great patterned clutch
So….school is just around the corner…I can’t believe it! Where did summer go! I had to face it and do a little back to school shopping. I found some great finds at Crew Cuts. My daughter likes to dress up and the sparkle on the clothes and the fun styles at Crew Cuts are right up her ally.
J.Crew is a company that supports teachers! Teachers receive 15% off all their purchases year round. It is nice they recognize the hard work of all the teachers out there! Check out the items I picked up…
Where did you find some good back to school finds?
Wow! This has been needed for a LONG time! The Container Store is having its grand opening in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza on Saturday, August 11th at 9am. If you have never been to a Container Store then get ready to find a new favorite spot. They have solutions to all your household and office needs. From closet organizers, kitchen accessories, office supplies and organizers, things for the kids playroom, gift wrapping, I could go on and on! One of my favorites….tons of different size containers for shoes and boots!! This store has it all and a wonderful staff to help with all your questions and needs. The company prides itself in hiring staff that have knowledge and experience, and provides extensive training for their employees to provide excellent customer service.
You would think all this personal treatment and one on one service would come at a high price, right? Wrong! Their prices are on par with any of their competitors and their quality of products are superior. The staff is friendly and always willing to answer questions or help design your new custom closet!
Stop by for the grand opening this Saturday and Sunday. There will be hourly giveaways and if you are one of the first 100 guests and “check in” on Facebook, you will receive a $10 giftcard to spend that day:)
So excited that Hanna Andersson has decided to open a store at a mall near me! Their clothes are amazing for kids of all ages. The store contains a good variety of many of their styles and can help make your little one ready for any season of the year.
I purchased this two piece swimsuit for my daughter…I couldn’t resist! She looks adorable in it!
Below are a few of my favorite pieces currently sold at Hannah Anderson. If there is not a store in your area you can still easily order their clothes via their website or cataloge. Visit Hannaandersson.com
Great school and play dress!
Adorable elephant print dress!
A versitile sweater for fall/winter
The Limited was a favorite of mine in high school and college as a place to shop. They had great clothes and provided many staple pieces for any wardrobe.
I was fortunate to be invited to the “new” Limited in their flagship store in Long Island New York’s Roosevelt Field. The grand opening was in the beginning of May 2012. The store has an upscale vibe with dark flooring and chandeliers. It provides a comfortable feeling and one that is inviting and warm. Your eye travels throughout the store following the various bright colors for spring, mixed with the traditional black and white pieces to balance a wardrobe.
There are some great features of the store. One is the fact you can shop for your whole outfit in one stop.
Not only is there a beautiful selection on clothes, but there is a shoe department and amazing jewelry selection as well.
You can complete your look and try it on in the modernized dressing rooms. Each room provides a “call” button that illuminates on the outside when pressed. This alerts a store representative that you need assistance and they will come to help you with your needs.
This store had some great trends for spring and summer and I can see why The Limited at Roosevelt Field is already becoming a popular place to shop!
The Giveaway!!!! Enter to Win Below!!
(1) lucky A Mom on the Move reader will receive $100 gift card so they can shop at The Limited!
Who doesn’t enjoy a large cool glass of juice on a spring or summer day! It reminds me of warm days spent in the sun. We love to drink Simply products at my house and am excited to find out about their new additions.
This spring, Simply Orange Juice Company introduced a new product called Simply Cranberry Cocktail. Because it is a not-from-concentrate cranberry juice, it can only be found in the chilled section of the grocery store to ensure its natural, fresh cranberry flavor.
Great taste means starting with something authentic and letting its true expression come through – whether that’s in food, style, or merely a way of being.
How do you let your great taste shine? I decorate my home in a way that is comfortable and inviting. I try to make the space useable and friendly and a place where friends can stay and feel at home.
Because great taste is better when shared with others, Simply Cranberry Cocktail is offering one (1) A Mom on the Move reader one (1) Get Together & Enjoy Great Taste Prize Pack valued at $150! The Get Together & Enjoy Great Taste Prize Pack consists of:
You can enter up to 4 times. Each of the following will earn an entry with number one being the only required entry (and the others are additional entries):
Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only. Winner to be chosen at random on 5/29/12 and notified via email.
The prize was provided by Simply Orange Juice Company, but Simply Orange Juice Company is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of Simply Orange Juice Company.
I just found this amazing site! Maybe you already knew, but Totsy has some great brands at LOW, LOW prices. Right now they have some adorable dresses and awesome rain coats for the spring. Check out the site! It is free to join and the sales change every few days, so if nothing suits you today, check back tomorrow!
You can use this link below to shop and begin your Totsy experience!
I feel like pillow pets have been around now for a couple of years…but now they seem to be coming in more and more sizes! My daugher just loves these animals. She uses them for lounging around and piles them on top of each other forming pillow pet families! LOL! I said I was done buying them, but somehow the cute, soft pillows keep finding a way to make it into my house.
Check out some of these guys…they are really cute! I love the penguins…
Another alternative to the pillow pet that was extremely popular this Christmas is the Happy Napper. Another soft, fun, cuddley animal the your children will love!
Happy Napper / Play Pillow, Penguin to Igloo
Up until a few months ago I never knew what to do with the cute pictures my daughter drew or the newspaper clippings about her or her progress reports. They were put in multiple drawers, folders, and photo albums but they were all over the place and there would be no way I would ever be able to find a particular one if I wanted it.
That is when I found the School Years Memory Book. This book is great! It has small frames on the front cover to post a school photo for each grade K-12. I have seen frames like that, but this is great because it is the front cover of the book. Inside the book dedicates at least 3 pages to each grade starting at Pre-k. Each page has spaces to paste pictures or write some milestones of the time. The best part about the book is that each page is a pocket. So each year, you have threee large pockets to fill with report cards, newspaper clippings, special drawings, well done reports or tests, anything that you would want to keep over time. It has made me so organized, and every time she wants to see something she accomplished it is easy to find. No more digging through drawers and searching through piles. It is so nice to be able to locate all the important pieces of work and art that she created. I recommend getting one for each of your children. They will want to pull it out from time to time and look back at all the memories from years past!
I found a link to purchase one of these great keepsakes on Amazon. Here is the link:
So Proud! In the newspaper twice so far this year!
The Elf on the Shelf is a great Christmas tradition, one that the kids and parents both love! Scroll down for ideas…or for those of you who are not familiar with the Elf on the Shelf concept, it is a small plush elf that comes with a book. Each night the elf moves to a different spot in the house, and the kids always look forward to finding him! When the elf first arrives reading the book is a fun part of the tradition, and then the child can give the Elf a name. After that, the ideas are up to you! Some elves cause mischief and some are well behaved. You can get as creative as you want! We always bring our elf back right after Thanksgiving to get us in the Christmas spirit! Parents can introduce the elf to their children in any number of ways and the whole family can enjoy this fun holiday tradition.
So….Introducing the Elf on the Shelf!
What is a good way to introduce the Elf on the Shelf?
What is a creative way to introduce the Elf on the Shelf?
When is a good time to introduce the Elf on the Shelf?
These might be questions you have and I would like to share a few fun ideas for the big event!
Ideas for the Introduction
1-Roll out the Red Carpet- Use a red table runner or long piece of red fabric and place the elf at one end on either a table or fireplace mantle. This way he has made a grand entrance.
2-Wrap him and the book up and leave it on your doorstep so the kids can find him. Have it addressed to them- From: SANTA
3-Make a breakfast or dinner party with your child to Welcome the Elf to your home or back again. Kids can help cook a simple meal with you and honor their new guest!
4-Drive to your nearest train station, bus stop or airport and pull in. Have the kids close their eyes and when they open them the elf will magically apppeared in the car. You can make a fun afternoon of this by picking him up after his long journey from the North Pole.
Once you introduce your elf, he can be calm and just move to fun spots around the house each day or he can do things around the house….maybe he might leave a special snack one morning for your child, or a special note. He might even bring a little treat from time to time.
Here are some mischeif ideas I found:
Make a “snow angel” in flour on your kitchen counter
Not for everyone but…A few drop of green food coloring in the toilet…(the elf needed to use the bathroom)
Some marshmallows tossed around the kitchen…a little marshmallow fun!
You can do whatever works for you family! The ideas are endless!! Share your family tradition with us!! Our elf is raiding the fridge tonight…she will find him in there tomorrow morning!
If you don’t own the Elf on the Shelf it is not too late!!! You can get one from Amazon.com or any number of local stores!
Here is a link to getting one today!! Have fun getting ready for the holidays!!!
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole Pixie-Elf
One more fun idea is the Elf on the Shelf Activity Book for about $14
The Elf on the Shelf: Activity Book
Couture Skirt for Your Elf on the Shelf $6.99
The Claus Couture Scout Elf Skirt
