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by Stacy on January 6, 2013

Have you ever shopped Zulily before?

Pictured Here: Lima Bean Kids / Nui Organics / Kricket Boys

I super puffy heart them and I bet you do too. If you aren’t familiar with them yet, they are an online store for moms and kids running daily deals at discount prices.

I get an email from them each morning filled with deals on great brands I have come to know and love through their site. The sales go quickly, each one last 3 days and often times products sell out quickly but I have learned to make Zulily really work for me.

When I find a brand I love and know I would like to purchase from again, or at least check out their latest products, I heart that brand on the Zulily site and they alert me the day before they go on sale again. If something I really wanted sells out before I have a chance to grab it, I set up an email alert for them to notify me when the product comes back in stock again.

Many brands go on sale quite frequently, so I never worry if I miss something the first time around.

Asics Kids / Ositos Shoes / Krickets Girls / DC / Save the Day

I use Zulily to stock up on quality school clothes, outerwear, shoes and pajamas for my kids.

I love their funky, colorful boutique fashions for Sweet. They often carry cool skateboard styles for Happy, and Little loves their graphic and super hero tees and jammies. I can often find cute sneakers for all the kids for less than $10!! <- I can’t even do that at Payless. And for a little bit more, I can even get a name brand shoe.

Zulily is my go-to place for all dress up clothes and costumes. We have quite the one of a kind collection and 90% of it came from their site. This week I am adding that shiny wizards cloak and hat. We already have the super hero mask, cuffs and cape shown here, but I think we might need a girl Captain America in our mix because that shiny silver mask is just too cute.

Insider Tip: Fabulous tutus like these and shiny capes go on sale all the time. These make the perfect gift for every girl and boy

Zulily also offers some wonderful deals on toys. We have used them to play Santa purchasing everything from cardboard playhouses, to Melissa & Doug toys, to wooden balance bikes.

They really are my favorite online store.

Here’s a sampling of the goodness I found on there today:

Teal Whitney Jumper (Bright Days) / Orange Cap Sleeve Dress (Bright Days) / Fizzy Soda Tee (The Good Ones) / Road Trip Hoodie (The Good Ones) / Light Blue Mystique Sneakers (Kick-Start)

See what I mean? Head on over and see what you can find today

Disclosure: Zulily is offering me store credit in exchange for telling you a few things I love about their site. It’s a natural fit since we really do love the site and order from there several times a month. Let’s hope this is the first of many chances for KSW to work with Zulily!

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New Years Eve in my mind

by Stacy on December 31, 2012

ideas for New Years Eve

It’s 6pm on New Years Eve and the party at our house is in full swing. In my mind’s eye, it looks just like this. Elegant and sparkly, kid-friendly and lots and lots of fun.

In reality, we’re lying on a bed of pillows on the floor watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in our sweatpants.

I wanted more for all of us. Something prettier than this, but we’ve been knee deep in house projects for the last few days and truth be told we’re all a little tuckered out. Tonight, we’ll relish in each other’s company, cuddle a lot, eat popcorn and chase each other in the dark with glow sticks, it will be equally wonderful in our own little way.

I’ll file these lovely projects aways for another fun family night.

Family Friendly New Years Ideas:
- New Years Eve Party Hats
- Glitter Fun Paint
- DIY Glitter Wine Glasses
- New Years Wishing Wands

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and feeling blessed you keep coming back to share your time with me. Looking forward to lots of fun new happenings in 2013.
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New Years Eve Wear for Mom & Daughter found here
Gillian Dress (SOLD OUT) /Sparkle Skirt / Gold MaryJanes

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Dollar Store Linky Party: The Holiday Edition

by Stacy on December 14, 2012

Have you been following along with all the Dollar Store madness happening this week? I knew these ladies were good, but I had no idea the projects would be this awesome. I have three of them on my list of things to do now before Christmas!

Just in case you missed any of the posts, let’s recap so you can see them all:

Dollar Store Challenge

The Pennington Point | The Shabby Creek Cottage | Kids*Stuff*World | The Cottage Market

Dollar Store Decor

Makely School for Girls | Imparting Grace | Graphics Fairy DIY | Love of Home & Family

Now it’s YOUR turn to show us your ideas… and I know you’ve got all kinds of fabulousness in store! Link up your decorating ideas/crafts and Christmasy things using dollar store type items. Please don’t link to any kind of shop and do be sure to visit other party goers and join in on the fun! No one like a party pooper and this party is all about showing each other some love!

Dollar Store Decorating

Feel free to grab this button and use in your own posts for the party!


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Giving the Gift of Pi

by Stacy on December 12, 2012

My friends from Pollinate Media and World Market gave me another challenge just in time for the holidays. They wanted to see what sort of gift ideas I could come up with that gave a nod back to all of the Life of Pi Indian and animal inspired products they have in stores right now.

You will never find me turning down a shopping trip, so off I went in search of the perfect gift.

Um, let’s start with a great gift for me! I would love to see the Life of Pi movie, everyone who has seen it has fallen in love with it and I want to be next. Hubby, if you are listening here’s an easy way to make your life happy. Also, Republic of Tea!!!! What?! I collect these gorgeous tins full of mommy juice, as my kids call it. I have at least 8 of these and Mango Black Tea is NOT one of them. Santa, this would be such a great stocking stuffer! Just saying …

As long as we are on the subject of stockings … check out these awesome stocking stuffers I found in the Life of Pi tent in the store. That pretty little box makes you feel like you are getting something so fancy and if it’s these adorable post earrings you really are! You would never know the giver spent less than $10 on this, shhhh … it will be our little secret.

A silver bangle – check, what girl doesn’t want a little more glam in her life and these are perfect for moms like me. Note to everyone: I will ALWAYS prefer jewelry that can be easily replaced. I think most moms would agree. And those adorable scrolls! There will be one of each of those in my children’s stockings this year. A loving letter from Mrs. Claus? or maybe just one from mom I tuck into their bed on Christmas Eve … I havent decided yet.

For my sister in law, a vegetarian who is about to move in to her first apartment. These silver mixing bowls are perfect and I am always trying to get her to eat new, adventurous dishes so this nan and Pav Bhaji make a perfect little housewarming gift basket!

I actually took it a step further making a whole Christmas gift basket out of this concept. This is what she’ll get from us under the tree

Everything a single girl could need in her first week in a new apartment! I used the sweet purple bath mat to wrap the basket in. Cute and practical, that’s what they call me!

I’d love to give one of these handcrafted eco-friendly journals to every girl I know. The perfect gift that doesn’t cost a lot but will mean so much to the giftee. The fact that it is eco-friendly and made in India also makes this a win in my book. I picked out 4 coordinating ones and asked Santa if he could bring them when he stops by for cookies in a few weeks.

Last but not least, I needed a sweet gift for my very first roommate. We don’t get to see each other very often, she lives in South Carolina, but our dad’s hang out at least once a week. They are best friends too. :)

When we were young she always had a thing for elephants, now that she has kids of her own I’m betting they like elephants too. These cute hooks and embroidered towel will make the perfect addition to their bright and fun home.

That’s it folks, that’s how you find something for everyone on you list at World Market. The crazy part is I could go on like this for days!! There are so many wonderful gifts there we didn’t even cover, really you must just go yourself and then let me know what you find.

If you ever need a personal shopper … this is me volunteering for the job!

For more World Market inspiration, you can visit them on Twitter, Facebook, Google+,Pinterest, or Instagram!

Did you hear they are giving away a trip for 2 to India as part of their Life of Pi sweepstakes? If one of you win, you so have to show me photos!

  • Grand Prize package includes: a dream trip for 2 to India and a $1,000 World Market Gift card. There will also be 3 runner up prize winners that will each receive a $500 World Market gift card!
  • The Life of Pi Sweepstakes runs from 11/17 – 12/28.
  • If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.
  • If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.
  • Enter online at http://worldmarketsweepstakes.com/ or on Facebook

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™. All ideas opinions are my own.

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Simple Advent Activity: Paper Plate Bow Wreaths

by Stacy on December 12, 2012

I’m so excited today to be joining the Creative Christmas Countdown with so many of my favorite kid crafts bloggers. Alissa of Creative with Kids and Maggy of Red Ted Art created this online advent calendar as a way for bloggers to share fun, simple ideas for families to do together during the holidays.

One of my favorite activities to do with my kids each year are these shiny bow wreaths.

gift bow wreath

They take only a few minutes to make, but sure do make a great statement piece hanging up in your home. You probably have everything you need to make a few right now.

Supplies for bow wreaths

All you need is a paper plate, some christmas bows, a pair of scissors and a stapler. Here’s a quick photo tutorial my kids put together to show you how to make them.

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Kids Christmas Craft

Paper Plate Bow Wreath

See? Super simple and beautiful. These make great teacher and neighbor gifts and family members love them too. I usually loop a piece of ribbon and staple to the back so I can hang them anywhere I like. If you make some of these, I would love to see them! Please share them with me here or on my Facebook page so I can see how they turned out.

If you liked this activity, you will really enjoy the rest of the Creative Christmas Countdown. They have made it super easy for folks to follow along this year. You can view a supply and activity list before hand and even get activities emailed to your inbox each day this month.

I can’t wait to see what Creative Family Fun does tomorrow!

 

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