Hawaiian Baby Clothes

Today I took the day to relax. It was much needed! I'm currently sitting in my front yard plopped down in a lawn chair with my shades, shorts, a tank and flip flops. It's so gorgeous out I could sit here for hours! But laundry calls from inside the house... as well as bills, supper, and dusting. I think my mini vacation just ended.

Speaking of vacation, I love all of the Hawaiian baby clothes from Kononut Koast. You can bring a little bit of those heavenly islands to wherever you choose! They have so many authentic Hawaiian items from their island baby collection that it can be hard to choose! Whether you're looking for bibs, blankets, onesies (coming soon!), towels, diaper bags, gift sets and more, you'll be sure to find it!

T.J. Maxx

I don't know if you have a T.J. Maxx in your town, but I do and I love it! If you've never heard of it, they have name brand clothing items for cheap. They sell everything from women's clothes, men's clothes, baby clothes, home decor, purses, salon hair products, shoes, and much more. It's definitely worth checking out if you have access to one.

Designer Baby Clothes On Sale!

Why pay more for designer baby clothes when you can find some great deals on Sale! Need a new swimsuit, shorts, tees and summer dresses for Spring? Check out the Sale at Sandboxcouture.com! I found an entire new wardrobe for my growing little girl in all our favorite designers! Roxy, Paul Frank, Flowers by Zoe and more! You can't go wrong with these super cute clothes at fantastic prices!

Beautiful Finds on Holiday Baby Clothes!

With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to find those special holiday baby clothes and extra special dresses for your little ones! The Baby Nay French Rose Collection is a superb choice in dressing children up! The entire coordinating collection features super, soft cotton and beautiful rose prints. The elegance of style and comfort are featured here in one of the Baby Nay French Overlay Dresses. Underneath cotton bodysuit with snap closures, black tie at waist and lovely rose print are all part of our wonderful Baby Nay Collection. And, you can save 15% off Baby Nay Baby clothes and dresses on select styles today!

Time to Shop for Those Fall Designer Baby Clothes!

When it gets cold out do you think of a new winter coat? How about new accessories like some mittens or scarves? I love this time of year when it's all about layering! I actually look forward to the hunt of new winter kids clothes and, a new coat for myself this season. I just wish my kids could actually wear out a coat before growing out of them so fast! We have a good thing going I think in the family. The coats get to be handed down and, once in awhile I break down and, spoil the kids with brand new ones! I love down coats and the durability of the designer baby clothes because, they never let me down. They stay looking better longer through all the washings, and hand me downs! With this said, I better take out the big Tupperware container of winter baby clothes and go through everything before the big kids get home. I think it is coat shopping today!

Sorting through baby clothes

So, fall is officially here. Yay! I love fall. The autumn season has always been a favorite of mine. It used to be that fall was something I associated with starting a new year of school, going back, something new, something fresh. But since 2000, I have happily associated fall with the beginning of my relationship with my husband, Daniel. We went on our first date on August 16th, 2000, but because he was leaving the area for his first year of college, I didn't see him after August 22nd, not again until mid-September. The following year I took tour buses and trains out to Pittsburgh to visit him, and the year after that I moved with him to Pittsburgh. Oh, and two years after that our daughter was born. And lastly, the year after THAT we conceived our son. For those still playing along, that's 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. ;)

Alyssa is all ready for the fall. She really hasn't grown too much since last year (just upwards!), so all of her pants from last year fit her just fine. She inherited my short legs, so at least this year most of her jeans won't be dragging the ground. I seriously have to roll up the cuffs on 90% of her pants. It's ridiculous!

Ryan, on the other hand, not so ready.... he has new shirts, about ten of them. But he needs pants. I wasn't sure what size pants he had leftover from last year, so I decided to wait on buying new ones until I checked out his drawers. Well, I went through them yesterday, and he's down to one pair of jeans and two pairs of cargo pants. Ridiculous! That kid grows too much. He was wearing 24mo/2T in the summer of 2007, here we are in the fall of 2008 and 5T fits him now. In comparison, Alyssa is wearing 5T loosely, and she's almost two years older than him. Well, that's my chunky baby.

So guess who has to go shopping for more baby clothes. Or should I say toddler clothes, since there's nothing really BABY about a whopping 5 in toddler sizes!

Psst... anyone else who has a horse-sized toddler like mine, check out eBay for onesies. I found a bunch (new! in packaging!) by Gerber that are 4T! I'm stoked!

I love to go baby shopping

I think one of the most exciting things to shop for is a new pet or a new baby. I recently got a pug (four months old, female, beautiful, very well behaved and well mannered), and shopping for her was a lot of fun. But there's only so much to shop for for a dog. A baby, on the other hand, requires a lot of preparation! Baby furniture is just the tip of the iceberg, and even that is a lot. Cribs, playpens, strollers, car seats, high chairs... then there are the optional things like slings, baby swings, cradles, bassinets. But the fun stuff, the REALLY fun stuff, are the baby clothes, diapers, bibs, towels, and accessories like pacifiers, diaper bags and diapering essentials, breastfeeding supplies, toys and musical CDs.

When you think about it, it's amazing that there are literally thousands of items to buy for a new baby. I know we spent a decent chunk of change and time on new baby things for Alyssa. With our second child, we didn't have to get the big things, but we needed a lot of new baby clothes and baby gifts, since we were having a boy, and obviously he wouldn't look too good in pink or purple. ;)

What was your favorite baby purchase?

Tired, getting worn down

I am sleepy. It's only 11pm, but I could totally crash right now. A week ago that wouldn't have been the case. That just goes to show you how much can change in just a few days time. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday were exhausting for me. I got a full night's sleep last night, but tonight I'm not sure how things will pan out, because I have a lot of work to do.

In addition to work, I have laundry to finish up, and a desk to organize. I was going to fix my old laptop for Dan (weird driver issue), but Jason is over and is taking care of that for me (thanks Jason!). I also need to go through Alyssa's drawers. She has a lot of fall and winter clothing in them from last year, and I want to try everything on her and weed out what doesn't fit. Ryan has a bottom drawer filled with clean and in good condition baby clothes that I need to donate, but I'm waiting until I get Alyssa's clothes sorted out. Then I'll run everything over to a local shelter at once.

Charming Baby Clothes Make the Perfect Gift!

I was out shopping the other day for a little gift for a friend who just had a baby. Everywhere I went they all had the same style of baby clothes. I really wanted to pull out all the stops and, give her something that was fresh and, new. I was glad to find this adorable little layette set that was perfect. I found it at Babybox.com and, it came completely packaged in a nice tulle bag, ribbon and gift card. How perfect! A charming baby gift, that my friend just loved. And, it was as simple as a click of the mouse!

Baby clothes: what I look for

The best part of having a daughter is being able to dress her up in all of the great little girls clothing! I have a son as well, and I must admit that the selection of boys outfits is never as nice as what I can find for girls! Don't get me wrong, I can find nice childrens clothes for both of my kids, but the good boy stuff is few and far between. My biggest complaint with boys clothing is that everything is dark and dreary, camouflage or sports themed, or plastered with tacky illustrations and television and movie characters. Is it so wrong to want to dress your little boy is nice, sweet little boy apparel?

Now girls clothes on the other hand... a walk in the park! Last week alone I was able to find my daughter a pair of metallic silver jeans, dark blue denim jeans with silver sparkles all over them, and some great tights in the baby clothes section at Babies 'r Us.

Where do you shop for clothing for your children? I know that Gymboree and The Children's Place are often recommended, but there have to be some other nice stores as well! I love Carters clothing, but sadly their sizes don't go beyond babies!

Going Green

I have always tried to do the right thing and, go green. But, when it comes to find clothes, especially baby clothes it's difficult to find good looking organic baby clothes. I have found that there is a place that carries a variety of earth friendly baby onesies, pillows, accessories, and, toys. These are made of organic cotton materials that aren't just eco-friendly but, are too cute! I love these little baby onesies that I just picked up at Estella-nyc.com!

Adorable Kid's Tees!

Let's say you are out of ideas for that upcoming baby shower! You have no idea what to give and, don't want to show up with a lame baby gift. I have the perfect place for you to check out! Get some amazing personalized baby clothes that mom's and kids will love! If this little girl's smile doesn't say it all! Mamabebe.com has something really special to give for every little boy or girl!

Save money when shopping for baby clothes

So, here is my secret for shopping for baby clothes for two toddlers without breaking the bank: shop between seasons. It sounds like a strange thing to do, to wait until the end of summer before buying summer clothes, but I promise you you'll save a lot of money, and here's why: stores push the season merchandise before the season begins. This means that by the time summer is nearing an end, the retailers need to get the fall and winter clothes out on the floor. So they clearance all of the summer merchandise to get it out of the way.

Shopping between seasons for baby clothes and childrens clothes works with retail stores, specialty boutiques, and online stores like sandboxcouture.com. They key is waiting for the right time. For spring and summer clothes, check out stores in July and August. For winter clothing, check out stores in March and April.

By shopping between seasons, you'll save as much as 75% on clothes! Here's an example of what I picked up last week: four pairs of toddler girls' shorts, four tank tops, and two pairs of toddler boys' shorts. Guess how much I spent? Ready for it? $30. That's right. $30! Thanks to the items being on clearance, I spent an average of $3 per item. These clothes are normally priced anywhere from $3.99 to $12.99 each. :)

He's almost two!

My son turns two on Saturday. I would be lying if I said that these past two years haven't gone by fast. I know a lot of moms often lament that the baby and toddler days seem to drag and drag, but for me they really flew. Of course, having a busy life and another child assisted with that. My son has a sister who is going to be four in October. I also work from home. And since my son's birth, we have moved twice, dealt with a lot of family drama and changes, and have kept busy doing family things. For instance, in the last seven weeks we have gone swimming at least a dozen times, gone mini-golfing four times, have seen three movies (Hancock, Wall-E and Dark Knight), celebrated three birthdays, went to an amusement park, and went on vacation to the NJ shore.

So, two. What do two year old little boys want for their birthday? That's the question I have been getting from family and friends, and I'm having a heck of a time figuring out the answer. I mentioned clothes and/or gift certificates to a few people, simply because my son is going to need fall and winter clothing. His age really hit me then: two. Two means no more baby clothes. Two means shopping in the little boys section, graduating from 4T and 5T to x-small and 4/5.

Moms, let me tell you: the baby and toddler years go by very quickly. Make sure to stop and enjoy the little moments of them!

mamabebe.com

Whenever I know of someone who is pregnant, my first thought is of what type of baby gift to get them. I love giving personalized baby gifts, because personalized ones are unique and stand out from the rest. Diaper bags, high chairs, boxes of diapers and onesies are always nice, but what about personalized piggy banks and other keepsakes? Those are definitely unique gifts that won't be soon forgotten.

mamabebe.com is a baby apparel and baby gift website that has all sorts of baby things. You should definitely check them out!

Check out Smartee Pants Clothing!

Smartee Pants Clothing has some really adorable things. It's horrible when I have extra money sitting in my PayPal account, because then I start checking out sites like these and thinking about all of the cute things I could order for Alyssa or Ryan. Ryan in particular should definitely get a little something, since his birthday is just a week away. :)

So... money in my account, nothing to do but shop... what am I looking at? Well, I know that Alyssa would love their rhinestone tees, particularly the one featuring a crown and her name, or even Princess or the heart or cupcake. Their personalized children’s clothes are adorable, and I'm getting some ideas for Alyssa's birthday... I'm thinking a birthday girl t-shirt? I bet she would love that!

Moving on from Alyssa, there are some really nice baby gifts then I can picture as being perfect for a friend of mine who is due to deliver any day now (speaking of her, I'm going to call in the morning to see how she is doing!). If she wasn't so far along, I'd consider buying her some designer maternity tees to show off her baby bump with.

You know, I'm really glad I didn't know about sites like these when I was pregnant with Alyssa and Ryan! Otherwise I don't know how we'd have the money left over for baby gear and diapers and clothes. ;)

The Fashionable Baby Boom!

Do you try and stay on top of the huge baby boom going on in Hollywood? I think it may be in the water as the saying goes! I like to keep track of what all these lucky babies are going to wear and, sleep in. Let's just say there is no limit on what the stars will lavish their youngsters! Have you seen the incredible looking baby furniture, bassinets and, baby bedding the cekebrities buy in quantites? Everywhere you look, the newsstands have a variety of stars embracing their new arrival! Inside you can have a peek inside the beautiful nurseris full of luxurious baby furniture, and, custom decor. All I can say the baby market has really boomed!

Quiksilver Fashions for Boys!

Button Down shirts, t-shirts, and pullover hoodies are a staple in a little boys wardrobe. Since they live in simple and versatile garments, why not dress them in Quiksilver childrens clothes for boys. These designer baby clothes have always been such a hit with kids that like the stylish beach style clothing. Laid back and, comfortable clothes for boys, don't have to be boring. In fact, the Quiksilver brand has been around for years and, are such a hot line that I see boys wearing this gear from the beach to special occasions! Check out Sandboxcouture.com for a great selection of Quiksilver clothing for boys!

Designer for the babies

I love how the fashion industry is taking it to all levels. Designer baby clothing is becoming increasingly popular. These days people are willing to spend the big bucks on designer baby clothing even though their babies will grow out of it within months. We are always changing an always coming across new fashion trends and no doubt they will be filtered through to the babies.