A Little About Alice + Ames (or Alice and Ames) It can be difficult to find cute clothing that kids love that won’t get destroyed the minute they go outside or sit down for lunch. […]
Hanna Andersson: Definitive Guide to Buying and Selling the Brand and Finding Hanna Andersson Promo Code Deals
Introduction to Hanna Andersson Perhaps best known for their matching family pajamas, Hanna Andersson is a high-quality children’s clothing brand with a nod to Scandinavian culture. Hanna Andersson, or Hanna, was founded in Portland, Oregon […]
Purchasing SHEIN Kids’ Clothes: 10 Tips to Buy Cute, Fashionable SHEIN Kidswear for the Trendy Yet Cautious Mom
In an earlier post, I wrote about how there comes a time in the life of every clothes-hoarding mom when you stumble upon SHEIN kids’ clothes. I caved and placed an order of clothes from […]
What do you have on tap?
I’ve asked that question once in the past 3 years. Sometimes, asking the barkeep, “What do you have on tap?” is good for the soul. At least once a month, I’m going to create an […]
Back to School in America By the Numbers (Spoiler Alert: The Average Family Buys 15 Pieces of Clothing)
My kiddos are little, age 3 and age 1. They’re not clamoring yet for the “It” brand jeans or leggings or hoodies. But they’re still growing, and at a pace that far eclipses older kids […]
100+ Luxury and Popular Mall Brands Made in China: Unpacking Chinese-Made Clothes and Anti-Made in China Sentiment
…as I dive deeper into the world of mommy groups, I’ve discovered there is a deep fear, or stigma, against purchasing “icky” or inferior garments or baby gear made in China.
See What Happened When I Purchased $100 of Shein.com Kids Clothes-A Mom’s Review of SHEIN Quality
There comes a point in the life of every Clothes Horse Mom when she finally breaks down and places an order at Shein.com. You’ve seen the Shein ads. All those images of gorgeous, flowing tea-length […]
How Everyone’s Favorite Kids’ Clothing Cartel, Carter’s, Is Still Killing It In the Apparel Game After 150 Years
Carter’s is the kingpin of kid’s clothing. Over 90% of parents have bought a Carter’s garment in the past year. But how did Carter’s achieve this Mafioso mega status?
Slouch
Love the slouch. And Oscar Wilde.
When 19 Months Doesn’t Feel Like 2 Years (And the 5 Truest Sentences I Know This Evening)
My son Henry, my youngest child, cannot be ignored. He seduces you easily, with his grins and giggles. I think it’s more about grasping (desperately) for attention than being naturally good-natured. He is malleable. He […]