pj party

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I have the flu, and all I can think about is crawling back into bed, every waking minute. But, with two sick teens, and a puppy that we're puppy sitting....pjs and bed are last thing (literally) that I get to do each day. Here are some bargain pjs for kids from Hanna Andersson for $38. The price may not seem like a bargain, but the price per wear, and the hand me down factor from sibling to sibling make them worth every cent. Buy them big and wear, wear, wear!

www.hannaandersson.com

Then from Uniqlo, a lounge wear set....can't all it sleep wear, but at a super reasonable price of $14.90, this genderless cozy is worth the money! More Uniqlo loungewear pictured too. 

Go buy something comfy, while I slide back under the covers...........adieu!

www.uniqlo.com/us

a little love....fleur and dot style

•• these are, sadly, not my images

I stumbled, very happily, upon this amazing Etsy retailer, Fleur and Dot. Oh my, do I not only love the images, I love the clothing! I wish that I could be as colorful, and cool as the Miss in all of the photos. How cool is she! All images and clothing....www.fleuranddot.mysupadupa.com

worth every stinkin penny....no buyer's remorse

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Some things just cost money, and that kind of money is better saved then spent. Here are a few things that are worth the splurge. All of these pieces can be machine washed or gently machine washed. I personally, would let my kids wear the heck out of them!

From low to high:

this little cord dress from www.olivejuicekids.com is $72.50. it's a great piece to layer under sweaters and jackets when the weather is cooler, or to pair with a tennis shoe and bare legs when the weather warms up.

the walton v-neck $49.50 and freddie twill pant $59 from www.neigeclothing.com are worth the money price. both pieces are currently on sale, and would look mighty spiffy with a bright checked collared shirt or bright t-shirt underneath for the holidays. wash and wear boys, wash and wear.

this madeleine dress $105 from www.neigeclothing.com is a super multi-tasker. wear it as a dress, or when you're daughter has grown taller, it would be a great tunic over jeans and leggings. it will never be too big or too small. and with it being machine washable, you lovely little girls will probably want to wear it every day.

this gorgeous sophie dress $118 from www.marilyntov.com is just ah-mazing too. this little thing can be gently machine washed, and can really be a three season dress. it's classic, and it's pale pink, and it is just quietly stunning.

when to spend or ka¢hing....101

There are certainly times when investing in a specific items of clothes makes good sense. There are lines of American designed clothing that are worth every penny. Buying the pieces are a smart decision, because of a number of factors. The fits are terrific, the quality is superb, and the clothing can be handed down from sibling to sibling, or to cousins after being worn year to year. Neige Clothing and Flora and Henri provide kids with stunning basics that are timeless and modern at the same time. 

You’ll find that a few investment pieces from certain lines may become "THE IT" basic for many ensembles each week. Good quality clothes will stand up to good, messy playtime! We have friends that have actually requested my girls hand me downs, because the clothes are stylish, impeccably made, and gorgeous. Consider saving for a special piece that you allow your kids to wear as often as they want. Never save clothes for a special day....every day is special!

these two dresses are from www.florahenri.com on top and www.neigeclothing.com on the bottom. both dresses are not the most recent collections, by a long shot, but an investment piece like these are timeless and durable, and meant to be worn!