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Back-to-School Clothes Shopping for Two for Just $50? This is How I Made It Happen!

August 2, 2017 by Kathryn 2 Comments

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, I am passionate about saving every dollar I can. With two boys in grade school and a new baby as well, every extra cent counts right now! Value Village has always been a go-to for me when it comes to getting that all-important back-to-school wardrobe without breaking the bank. And this year, Value Village and Today’s Parent challenged me to make my money go even further by outfitting my boys for the new school year with just $50.

Want to know how I did? Read my full article on TodaysParent.com to see how much I was able to buy and the techniques I used to get the most out of every dollar! I’ve got five great tips to help you get your shopping done for less and send your kids off to school in style! After all, every parent can use a little more money in their wallet when the new school year kicks off! [Read more…]

Find Hip New Back-to-School Clothes at Great Prices at Giant Tiger

August 14, 2016 by Kathryn 1 Comment

I can’t believe how quickly the start of the new school year is creeping up. And with all the vacationing we’ve done this summer, I’m feeling a little less prepared than usual. Yet, even though I still have notebooks, pencils, markers and more to purchase, I am doing a great job on my boys’ new school wardrobes. And part of that is because of the new styles and low prices available at Giant Tiger!

I’ve already shared my experience shopping for women’s fashions at the popular bargain store, and the clothes I bought gave me new appreciation for the store’s high quality garments. Now, Giant Tiger has also debuted three exclusive lines for children just in time for school. Monkey Bars offers trendy and durable clothes for boys and girls in sizes 2T-6X, Bella & Birdie features hip girls’ fashions in sizes 7-14 and Survival Gear boasts stylish boys’ fashions for sizes 8-16. [Read more…]

Back to School Shopping with Walmart

August 12, 2016 by Kathryn 25 Comments

The first day of school. It’s fun, exciting and most of all, a chance for my boys to show off their newest fashions! I love clothes and it’s a love that I’ve passed on to both of my boys. While they’re more than willing to show off the latest looks, they also want comfort for those active recess games they play with their friends. Luckily for me, Walmart has plenty of great clothing that feels as great as it looks!

Personally, I’m a huge fan of the Athletic Works line. Featuring soft, light and comfortable fabrics and exclusive DRI-MORE moisture-wicking technology, these clothes keep kids comfortable through everything from a quick game of tag in the morning to an hour-long game of soccer at lunch. So I headed to Walmart on a mission to find the best recess clothes for my two boys. And as usual, Walmart didn’t disappoint!

I started by looking for clothes for Benjamin, a boy that hates having clothing that’s constricting in any way, yet loves fun, fresh fashion he can show off to his friends. His outfit began with a simple pair of black Athletic Works track pants with a crisp white stripe to liven them up. He loved them because they have such light and comfortable fabric with a simple elastic waistband, while I liked their bold simplicity.

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The Sears Kidvantage Lifetime Wearout Warranty and Back We Go Facebook Contest #SearsBabysRoom

August 29, 2013 by Kathryn 8 Comments

It’s just a few more days until my boys head back to school and while I’m excited, I’m also nervously making sure that they have everything that they need. When I was younger, having five kids in the household meant that our budget was usually spent on school supplies and a new wardrobe simply wasn’t something we did. Hand-me-downs were how we updated our clothing!

Probably partly as a result of that, I’m a bit of a fashionista these days. And while my boys may be energetic, active kids, they’re also just as fashionable as their mom, something I have to admit I love. While it may be somewhat irritating to me that Zackary won’t just wear those jeans with a tiny rip in the knee, I also appreciate that he actually looks at the clothing he’s choosing each day. Needless to say, a back-to-school wardrobe update is something that is most definitely on my agenda! [Read more…]