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1 Back-to-School Cool: 6 First-Day Outfits Under $35
Lil Apparel
2 Crazy for Crazy 8
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3 Trendtotting: Faux Fur and Fabulous
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4 Trendtotting: Tiny Dancer
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5 Tipped Off: Crazy 8 After Thanksgiving Sale
Juicy Couture
6 Simple or Swank: Pink Rain Coats
Construction
7 Trendtotting: Dirty Boys
Dress to the nines for the first day of school without breaking the bank! From school supplies to new clothes, back-to-school shopping can take a hefty chunk out of Mama's wallet, and these days that's the last thing moms want to hear. We know the first day of school is special — filled with new friends, a new classroom, and oftentimes a new outfit — but it doesn't have to send the family to Read more
I use ShopStyle Kids, the Sugar Inc. owned search engine for children's clothes and goods, which allows you to browse and shop without ever loading the kids in the car, more than I'd like to admit so I was thrilled to hear the site has added some of my favorite brands. You can now cruise collections from Children's Place, Japanese Weekend, Tutti Bella, Crazy 8, and Janie and Jack. The Read more
Boys love nothing more than to dig in the dirt. When it comes to their unearthing activities, what better way to dress the lil guys than with attire inspired by the real movers and shakers — construction tools and vehicles? While out shopping with my son, I spied these boyish finds at Crazy 8. Check out the dirty apparel for your wee worker. Read more
The rainy season has begun out here in California, so I've started searching for fashionable and reasonable rain coats for my lil one. I came across two that were equally adorable at completely different price points. Simple: The perfectly pink double breasted snap button jacket from Crazy 8 has an adorable navy polka dot lining for the bargain price of $25. Swank: If you want a little more Read more
While I was stocking up on fab frocks for my daughter the other day, the Crazy 8 clerk tipped me off to their after Thanksgiving sale. While he couldn't say how much the discount will be on Friday, he did say it would be worth my while. And, that they will be clearing out their current stock and bringing in new stuff. Read more
Whether she's got bound toes or two left feet, every lil girl can be a ballerina, or well, look like one. These fun finds will have her feeling like the prima ballerina. Angelina Ballerina books — These sweet stories of a light footed mouse who can't shake dancing from her mind sweep readers off their feet. Ballet Topsy Turvy Doll — Held one way this doll is dressed for dance class in a Read more
When it comes to dressing lil ladies, faux fur is beyond fabulous! Considered a staple in the festive wardrobe, the fluffy jackets, coats, capes, shrugs, and vests move from classic to casual, pairing as well with a party dress as they do with denim. And, they are available in just about every size, color, and price range these days. Whether your lil snow angel is heading out to holiday tea Read more
Stores that have affordable wardrobe staples for little boys are few and far between. My 11-month-old son is growing a mile a minute and with his current hobbies of rummaging through the garbage, washing his hands in the toilet and climbing on things, who wants to pay Janie and Jack prices for a four week wear? A couple of months ago, I was tipped off to a new shop — Crazy 8, a hoodie and Read more
Michael Fassbender's next movie Prometheus is on its way to theaters, and that means one thing — more Michael interviews! He's in the June issue of GQ, which hits newsstands on May 22, and struck a series of hot poses for photographer Mario Testino. Michael chatted about his Ridley Scott action movie, out on June 8, as well as his career. Michael opened up about being disappointed at missing Read more
Is The Hunger Games the new Twilight? If the new crop of nominees for the MTV Movie Awards are any indication, we might be in for a regime change. Along with Bridesmaids, The Hunger Games is leading the pack, including nods for male and female performance and movie of the year. Of course the real question will be whether or not Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson can take down Robert Pattinson Read more
