Monday, November 29, 2010

Cyber Monday Deals For You AND the Kids!

I am not into getting up early and facing crowds for black Friday shopping, particularly this year with my late pregnancy back pain(argh!). So I love this relatively new cyber Monday sale phenomenon - we can take advantage of these amazing sales from the comfort of our home or office computers!

If you are looking for clothes for yourself or your little one, Boden is a great site to visit. Mini Boden clothes are adorable!
Boden Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale - 30% off Plus Free Shipping through Cyber Monday!

Looking for shoes for your little ones? Endless has tons of options both you and your little guy or fashionista will love -
Cyber Monday Sale: Save $30 off orders of $100 or more, $60 off $200, or $100 off $300 at endless.com

If you are looking for maternity clothes, there are deals at Motherhood -
Free Shipping on purchases over $75 at Motherhood Maternity November 29 ONLY! Use code: THANKS.

and at Pea in the Pod -
Free Shipping on purchases over $150 A Pea in the Pod November 29 ONLY! Use code: THANKS2.

And Isabella Oliver, my favorite maternity brand, is offering 20% off everything through midnight -
Celebrate Thanksgiving with 20% off Maternity Clothes. Enter THANKS20 at checkout before midnight 30 November 2010.

Babies R' Us also has Cyber Monday deals -
Cyber Monday Savings! Save up to 70% on clearance items at Babiesrus.com. Offer good 11.29.10 only.

And perhaps you need some new lingerie...
CyberMonday Sale At BareNecessities.com $10 Off $75! Exclusions Apply. Ends 11.30.10




For even more deals, check out my other blog, Shopping Made Simple.

Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

stroller decisions

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. I've been totally preoccupied by all the baby prep I guess, including choosing a stroller. We finally made our choice - the Baby Jogger City Select.

2010 Baby Jogger City Select In Ruby


I'm so excited about this stroller, it moves well, has great wheels, easy to fold (as are all baby joggers!) and it turns into a fantastic double - yes we are thinking that far ahead!

We haven't chosen an umbrella stroller yet, since we won't be able to use it in the beginning anyway, but I'm falling in love with the Uppa Baby G-Luxe -

2010 Uppa Baby G-Luxe Stroller In Jake Black


It's one of the lightest umbrella strollers with full recline available at 11 pounds.It's also got good wheels, a nice sized basket, and it stands on its own when it's folded. I'm sold!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Nursing PJ's and Robes

As my pregnancy progresses, I realize it might be time to start thinking more about nursing clothes than maternity clothes and I've focused on nursing pj's thinking those are what I will wear most the first couple of weeks. It will be raining here and cold - apartments here are not well heated or insulated so it gets cold even though it doesn't actually often go below 50 degrees.

Anyway...

Japanese Weekend makes some nice looking nursing pj's, like these -



A lot of the other ones I've seen are short sleeved or sleevless, so if we go that route, how about a comfy new robe? For some reason that really sounds like a lovely thing to buy myself -

Juicy Couture Heavenly Hearts Modal Robe in Black



Juicy Couture Ruffle Heart Basic Robe in Heather Cozy


So then middle of the night feedings, or morning or afternoon feedings for that matter, a little more comfortable. Who needs to change when you can throw a comfy new and cute robe on over the pj's and  then it's ok if there are tons of people around also. I wouldn't recommend staying in Pj's for too long, but for a couple of weeks...it's bound to happen.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Kids Rain Boots

Having some trouble getting your kid to wear their rain boots? I bet with these it won't be a problem -

Western Chief Toddler/Little Kid Thomas the Tank Engine Rain Boot


Or how about these -

Western Chief Little Kid/Big Kid Automobilly Rain Boot


How cute are they?

Friday, October 22, 2010

Flash Sales at Isabella Oliver

One of my favorite maternity clothes sources is having what they are calling a flash sale this week. Each day offering a diminishing percentage discount. Today (Friday) it's 35% off, tomorrow it's 32% and Sunday it's 29%. Any of those make these gorgeous clothes a very good deal. I LOVE my purchases and I'm still coveting this top -




There are also nursing tops I will want when it's time (not so far away anymore!!!) -




and -





Now is a great time to shop for these amazing pieces!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Diaper Bags and Diaper Clutches

There are diaper bags for everyone,

Rocker chic? check. This one is by Rebecca Minkoff -

Rebecca Minkoff Diaper Bag


Feminine and into patterns? Check -


Hoohobbers China Doll Messenger Diaper Bag


This company (Hoohobbers) has a lot of different sweet fabrics to choose from.

How about unisex so both you and the hubby can carry the same bag? Check -

StorkSak Aubrey Messenger Diaper Bag


Of course you could always buy the changing pad and wet bag and just add everything to the oversize purse you already carry. Or get a diaper clutch to keep everything together and compact and stick it in your big bag.

I like this one because you will never lose it in the chaos of a big bag -

Thursday, October 14, 2010

The New Loafer

Flipping through last month's Bazaar I saw a little blurb about loafers. All of a sudden I thought back to those Bass shoes I wore in Middle school, they look just like the loafers that were in the magazine that are $400. Turns out, the Bass loafers are still the same, and around $50. That sounds great for a comfortable shoe that also passes for fashion.

It comes in several colors -


Bass Women's Brookfield Loafer



Then there is a more modern slimmer cut of the loafer and in patent leather no less -

Aquatalia by Marvin K. Women's Ocean Moccasin


My feet are going to happy this Fall!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Cute AND Comfortable shoes

I am desperate for some new comfortable cute shoes. I always walk alot, but let's face it, I'm now carrying some extra weight AND my feet are swollen (being almost 30 weeks pregnant will do that to a woman) so I decided it was time to look around.I saw these adorable Puma's on Endless, and I really like them.



They come in several colors, these are my picks,
PUMA Women's Saba Ballet Gloss Flat

Black goes with pretty much everything, but so does the grey and it's an unexpected shade.

PUMA Women's Saba Ballet Flat
  





Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Cutest Little Baby Clothes...

I've been trying hard to resist buying any baby clothes yet, but I think I might have to cave thanks to these absolutely adorable little onesies from Old Navy. I know they are totally targeting my generation when they slap Superman and Star Wars onto such a cute tiny little piece of clothing.

Just look at how cute these are -



Old Navy 2-in-1 Licensed Pop-Culture Bodysuits for BabyOld Navy 2-in-1 Licensed Pop-Culture Bodysuits for Baby



And then there is this one, for the parent who grew up during the grunge phase -


Old Navy Striped 2-in-1 Polo Bodysuits for Baby


So so cute, I can't take it!  And there is Batman for those of you who are partial to this character -






Old Navy 2-in-1 Licensed Pop-Culture Bodysuits for Baby




And, they are from Old Navy which means they are inexpensive. What a lovely gift they would make...