wardrobe Archives - Mommy Kat and Kids

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…]

Gearing Up for Spring with the Walmart Canada #GeorgeKids Quality Guarantee

March 28, 2014 by Kathryn 5 Comments

As a mother, there is absolutely nothing more frustrating to me than buying clothes for my boys only to have the clothes wear out while they still fit. Kids grow so fast that buying plenty of clothing is expected, but when I replace jeans and t-shirts, I want it to be because they’re too small, not because the fabric has ripped or worn through!

That’s why I was thrilled about taking part in the Walmart Canada George Kids challenge. With just $50 to spend, I was given the task of buying a spring outfit for each of my boys from the George Kids line. I was excited about the mission because George Kids offers amazing prices on kid’s clothes. But the best thing about George Kids clothing is its Quality Guarantee. If the clothing wears out before your kids outgrow it, Walmart will replace it free of charge! [Read more…]

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…]

Outfitting Two Children for Summer at Walmart Canada #WalmartFrugalHeroes

May 2, 2013 by Kathryn 5 Comments

Today Walmart Canada asked shoppers across the country to take part in a frugal shopping challenge and I was very excited when I was asked to be a part of it. What made this campaign so fun was that I got to choose from an assortment of challenges to find the one that best fit my family. I was very tempted to attempt to redecorate a room in my home for $100 since I’ve been doing a lot of spring cleaning lately, but with our trip to Disneyland just a few weeks away, I decided to undertake the challenge of outfitting two children for summer for $100.

I’ve mentioned before that when it comes to clothes, my boys are not the type of kids that will just wear whatever they have. They love clothes, recognize stylish clothes and like to be involved in the shopping experience whenever possible. So I took the two of them into the store so that they could help me choose their summer wardrobe.

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