Little Girls Dresses to Hold Dear!

There's something about dresses and cute baby clothes for little girls that always brings a smile to my face. I love this little dress is the perfect choice with bright colors and easy design. The Ooh la la spring collection is a must see for your little girl this season. Many styles and sizes to choose from. Find your little girl something special for this upcoming Spring events from, Sandboxcouture.com!

My Obsession With Animal Prints!

I have always had a little bit of a obsession with cool baby clothes. So, when I came across this cool Zebra print outfit for my little girl I had to get it! She loves anything that is different and stands out! Wouldn't this be great with a jean jacket and knee high boots? So, chic don't you think? I think my little girl loves clothes just as much as I do! Yes, my little mini me! I just wish they made it in my size!

Cool Baby Clothes for the Little Guys!

The more I look around at baby clothes for boys, I have noticed that the boys fashions are taking a turn for the better! Not, only are the t-shirts looking better, than the old basic color choices, but, they seem to be getting up to date! When I saw this t-shirt by Small Paul by Paul Frank I was pretty impressed! The graphic and, stripes are something I would totally dress my little guy in. I think he would like this too! Check out all the cool baby boy clothes and holiday baby clothes for the season at, Sandboxcouture.com!

How do You Shop for the Holidays?

With the Holidays right around the corner, are you thinking about your shopping list? I sure am! I have two girls, and a ton of nieces and nephews who all grow up so fast! I had to call up and check on sizes for all the kids because, they have no doubly grew over this past year. I have a box full of baby clothes, toys and, gifts that I have bought over the months, and, I want to be sure that they all go to the right person.
I have to start early on my shopping because if I didn't I would be in trouble! Between my husband and my side of the family we have so many to buy for including our little family!
I would like to know if anyone out there has some great holiday shopping tips, ideas and stories you would like to share!
How do you make it through the Holiday shopping time of year? What are your favorite places to shop online or at the mall?

Fall means new baby clothes!

So, fall is officially here. Yay! I love fall. The autumn season has always been a favorite of mine. It used to be that fall was something I associated with starting a new year of school, going back, something new, something fresh. But since 2000, I have happily associated fall with the beginning of my relationship with my husband, Daniel. We went on our first date on August 16th, 2000, but because he was leaving the area for his first year of college, I didn't see him after August 22nd, not again until mid-September. The following year I took tour buses and trains out to Pittsburgh to visit him, and the year after that I moved with him to Pittsburgh. Oh, and two years after that our daughter was born. And lastly, the year after THAT we conceived our son. For those still playing along, that's 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. ;)

Alyssa is all ready for the fall. She really hasn't grown too much since last year (just upwards!), so all of her pants from last year fit her just fine. She inherited my short legs, so at least this year most of her jeans won't be dragging the ground. I seriously have to roll up the cuffs on 90% of her pants. It's ridiculous!

Ryan, on the other hand, not so ready.... he has new shirts, about ten of them. But he needs pants. I wasn't sure what size pants he had leftover from last year, so I decided to wait on buying new ones until I checked out his drawers. Well, I went through them yesterday, and he's down to one pair of jeans and two pairs of cargo pants. Ridiculous! That kid grows too much. He was wearing 24mo/2T in the summer of 2007, here we are in the fall of 2008 and 5T fits him now. In comparison, Alyssa is wearing 5T loosely, and she's almost two years older than him. Well, that's my chunky baby.

So guess who has to go shopping for more baby clothes. Or should I say toddler clothes, since there's nothing really BABY about a whopping 5 in toddler sizes!

Psst... anyone else who has a horse-sized toddler like mine, check out eBay for onesies. I found a bunch (new! in packaging!) by Gerber that are 4T! I'm stoked!

Baby shopping is fun

I think one of the most exciting things to shop for is a new pet or a new baby. I recently got a pug (four months old, female, beautiful, very well behaved and well mannered), and shopping for her was a lot of fun. But there's only so much to shop for for a dog. A baby, on the other hand, requires a lot of preparation! Baby furniture is just the tip of the iceberg, and even that is a lot. Cribs, playpens, strollers, car seats, high chairs... then there are the optional things like slings, baby swings, cradles, bassinets. But the fun stuff, the REALLY fun stuff, are the baby clothes, diapers, bibs, towels, and accessories like pacifiers, diaper bags and diapering essentials, breastfeeding supplies, toys and musical CDs.

When you think about it, it's amazing that there are literally thousands of items to buy for a new baby. I know we spent a decent chunk of change and time on new baby things for Alyssa. With our second child, we didn't have to get the big things, but we needed a lot of new baby clothes and newborn clothes, since we were having a boy, and obviously he wouldn't look too good in pink or purple. ;)

What was your favorite baby purchase?

Dressing My Little One....

I'm always on the lookout for organic baby clothes that are made for my baby's sensitive skin. That's why I love the Bella Bliss baby and children's clothing line that Babybox.com carries. Including blankets, hats, dresses, onesies, pillow cases and more! Just the type of baby gear I buy since my little one is allergic to everything! Not only are they stylish, comfortable, but, these little outfits have been bought by many celebrity mom's! And, I am all for dressing my little one like the stars!

Having a girl to dress up is fun!!

The best part of having a daughter is being able to dress her up in all of the great little girls clothing! I have a son as well, and I must admit that the selection of boys outfits is never as nice as what I can find for girls! Don't get me wrong, I can find nice childrens clothes for both of my kids, but the good boy stuff is few and far between. My biggest complaint with boys clothing is that everything is dark and dreary, camouflage or sports themed, or plastered with tacky illustrations and television and movie characters. Is it so wrong to want to dress your little boy is nice, sweet little boy apparel?

Now girls clothes on the other hand... a walk in the park! Last week alone I was able to find my daughter a pair of metallic silver jeans, dark blue denim jeans with silver sparkles all over them, and some great tights in the baby clothes section at Babies 'r Us.

Where do you shop for clothing for your children? I know that Gymboree and The Children's Place are often recommended, but there have to be some other nice stores as well! I love Carters clothing, but sadly their sizes don't go beyond babies!

Great Back to School Sale You Don't Want to Miss!

Okay, here is a little heads up when it comes to back to school shopping for childrens clothes and, baby clothes too! Save on designer brands for less than retail right now at Sandboxcouture.com! Everything from hoodies, tops, bottoms, skirts, shorts and more a the back to school sale going on now! Shop early for best selection, with these prices the good stuff won't last long!

Save money when shopping for baby clothes

So, here is my secret for shopping for baby clothes for two toddlers without breaking the bank: shop between seasons. It sounds like a strange thing to do, to wait until the end of summer before buying summer clothes, but I promise you you'll save a lot of money, and here's why: stores push the season merchandise before the season begins. This means that by the time summer is nearing an end, the retailers need to get the fall and winter clothes out on the floor. So they clearance all of the summer merchandise to get it out of the way.

Shopping between seasons for baby clothes and childrens clothes works with retail stores, specialty boutiques, and online stores like sandboxcouture.com. They key is waiting for the right time. For spring and summer clothes, check out stores in July and August. For winter clothing, check out stores in March and April.

By shopping between seasons, you'll save as much as 75% on clothes! Here's an example of what I picked up last week: four pairs of toddler girls' shorts, four tank tops, and two pairs of toddler boys' shorts. Guess how much I spent? Ready for it? $30. That's right. $30! Thanks to the items being on clearance, I spent an average of $3 per item. These clothes are normally priced anywhere from $3.99 to $12.99 each. :)

He's almost two!

My son turns two on Saturday. I would be lying if I said that these past two years haven't gone by fast. I know a lot of moms often lament that the baby and toddler days seem to drag and drag, but for me they really flew. Of course, having a busy life and another child assisted with that. My son has a sister who is going to be four in October. I also work from home. And since my son's birth, we have moved twice, dealt with a lot of family drama and changes, and have kept busy doing family things. For instance, in the last seven weeks we have gone swimming at least a dozen times, gone mini-golfing four times, have seen three movies (Hancock, Wall-E and Dark Knight), celebrated three birthdays, went to an amusement park, and went on vacation to the NJ shore.

So, two. What do two year old little boys want for their birthday? That's the question I have been getting from family and friends, and I'm having a heck of a time figuring out the answer. I mentioned clothes and/or gift certificates to a few people, simply because my son is going to need fall and winter clothing. His age really hit me then: two. Two means no more baby clothes. Two means shopping in the little boys section, graduating from 4T and 5T to x-small and 4/5.

Moms, let me tell you: the baby and toddler years go by very quickly. Make sure to stop and enjoy the little moments of them!

I forgot to mention...

Sandboxcouture.com not only has the best designer baby clothes around, they also have a great selection of baby gifts perfect for any occasion. I was browsing online and found that they have an amazing selection of gifts and the best clothes of the seasons for the baby girls and baby boys. Check it out!

Designer Baby Clothes

Designer baby clothes are everywhere! I never realized how much people love designer baby clothes! At Sandboxcouture.com they have a fantastic selection of baby clothes for little boys and girls. From designers like Flowers By Zoe, Roxy and Quicksilver, Mady Sky and many others. Right now they are having a clearance sale so you can get all your favorite designer baby clothing at discounted prices, but not for long!

Baby onesie!!!

Finding new designer baby clothing is always fun. I found this awesome baby onesie while I was shopping online. Absolutely adorable. It's so amazing how designer baby onesies have become so popular. Gone are the days of the plain white ones that go with all, now we have a different one for every outfit! Totally love it.