Kid’s Bargain Style

I was never a princess girl. Rather, I was a baseball, match box car, tire swing kind of girl. I always enjoyed playing house and kitchen but I never got into the princess scene. However, I know two little girls who do everything princess. My nieces, Kaitlyn and Emma are obsessed. So, this post goes out to them.

Mookla carries this fabulous Princess Bed…fit for any princess who can never feel the pea under the mattress.
It is a tad pricey, to say the least, but what is money when it comes to a princess? For $1579.00 this solid birch bed later turns into a stand alone.

Pair the desk with it and you have the entiree bedroom set!

But, what is a princess without her costumes and her wand? Land of Nod has the ballerina covered

Girls Play Tutus with Rose Applique - Tutu (Lavender )
and so does Duck Duck Goose with the new ballerina tutu styles
Little Pea Book By Amy Krause Rosenthal - Little Peav

One of Gail Carson Levine’s first books, Ella Enchanted is just that…enchanted. My middle school students loved this book, especially in the 6th grade. Its fun and magical and appeals to younger middle school readers.

Next comes The Princess Tales in which Levine weaves three tales into a happily ever after.

And finally, Volume Two of the Princess Tales wherein a boy tries to win Princess Charming’s heart.

Make sure you also pick up the frog…because no princess is complete without her frog to kiss. As the Brother’s Grimm Legend has it… a spoiled princess reluctantly befriends a frog, who magically transforms into a handsome prince. In modern versions the transformation is sometimes triggered by the princess kissing the frog but that is the modernest version of the story. I am still a romantic and believe in the man rescuing the woman.

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Everyone is going green, right? Well, why not have all natural organic clothing as well? Of course, they are not necessarily a bargain deal all the time, but they will certainly hold up over time.

Soy Baby USA has fantastic line of Soy based products > and look at this beautiful wrapping.

Soybean fiber is a sustainable textile fiber made from renewable natural resources. It is part of an effort moving consumers away from petrochemical textile products and turning waste into useful products.

Check out the gorgeous gift box title="image_giftbox_image.jpg" width="96" height="96" border="0" /> for a gift.

Not bad prices either…$14.00 for a long sleeve all natural onesie? I would pay that.

One of my new favorite organic clothing sites is Happy Green Bee because of the colors. Most of the organic clothing I have found seems to be washed out and dull but this brand is bright, cheery, and just fun. They carry infant, toddler and toys.

But, there is also Lala Natural. I love this onesie from them…their Zen Collection.

Green Nest is making its way into the baby industry with its collection of baby clothing, bedding, and slings.

Our Green House is also making its way into the market with natural diapers, organic toys, and clothing for babies and kids.
Shop there for products like California Baby, natural cleaners, and all natural toys.

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I purchased AJ’s winter coat two years ago (yes, I know) at Gymboree for only $5. Yes, you can growl at me but I just could not pass up the price and I knew that eventually he would need a size five warm winter coat, especially with the winters in Chicago. I also got last years size four there at the same time (as well as a few sweaters for $3).
So, I have found you the cutest winter gear and the best sale winter gear. If wasn’t easy though because winter gear is rarely on sale this time of year. Make sure you check back later when the real stuff goes on sale and I bring you that.

I’m not going to kid you, this Alice the Elephant Coat

is on of the cutest around, just like the
Sam Monkey Coat but they certainly don’t look that warm. At $90 I can find a much warmer winter coat but, if one wants a dress coat for a toddler this would be the way to go.

Leaps and Bounds has great prices on winter gear including Easy On Boots, the 3-in-one-jacket, the essential snow proof Elbow Mittens, and to top it off, the STAY PUT Fleece Hat.

Tea has a fantastic selection of warm winter coats at decent prices but at this time of year one will pay full price.

The girls coat is just as fluffy with 450 fill down with elastic to keep the chill out. It is a 70/30 cotton nylon shell but is also dry clean only.

At $110 these coats are not a bad price but I am certain there are better. Like these from Lands End? My Favorite ANY YEAR. And the girls have just as much style and warmth. And the Boots? Never have to worry about warmth or wet. And this hat would go perfectly with AJ’s Gymboree Bomber jacket.

Now, here are a few from Children’s Place that are absolutely adorable and can be used everyday or as dress. Go ahead…splurge. For the price you can actually get two.

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Sckoon has recently been featured in Cookie, Child, Mothering, and even Modern Dog (yes…they actually have doggie clothing!). Why? Because they are all the rage in organic clothing and they are one of the first sites I have found to actually have things on sale!

But why organic clothing? I understand organic foods…its better for the body. Organic clothing can be better for the environment and for your kids. Cotton has up to 25% of the worlds insecticides sprayed on it. Do you want that on your child’s body? Okay, don’t go throwing away all the clothing yet but maybe start phasing it out?

One of my best friends contacted me in search of a sale today because she needed a gift for a friend of hers whose baby just had major heart surgery. I knew I needed to find an all natural, organic outfit that was not fitted.

Cue the Kimono. At $14 it is not a bad price, especially when one is paying for quality.

On Sale Now…My Favorite? This polar bear tee in size 2-4 months…just perfect for those warm winter months in the windy city.

What is also great is that Sckoon carries organic toys, diapers, blankets, hats and bibs, and this is my absolute favorite from the entire site…an engineering marvel. There are no over the head struggles with this baby! I just wish they had larger sizes so I could get one in each size as baby grows.

To get a coupon and add to your savings make sure that you email a friend to get a special offer and sign up to receive updates and coupons. They also offer free shipping with any order over $90.

Look for them on my new Lead Free Toys Widget tomorrow at My Two Boys.

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Laura, you can use this, right? Email me with your address.

Its a giveaway week for me! All of my sites have something special this week and this one is no exception. My other three sites have fantastic giveaways from Therapy Shoppe, a leader in sensory integration products and occupational therapy products for children with special needs (and without…many kids just love those products too!).

But, because this site focuses on clothing, toys, music, shoes, anything kids love…that is exactly what this giveaway is.
An Old Navy Boys Medium Knit Shirt in Army Green. It has an logo on the front that has army characters on it. Picture to follow.

You know the drill: Just fill in the Mr. Linky below and then link to this contest. site in a post on your blog before Friday, October 12, 11 PM (CST.) If you don’t have a blog, still enter your name in the Mr. Linky and please email your friends to tell them about the Giveaway. Leave a comment here saying you’d like to win! Be sure I can contact you through your blog or email in the Mr. Linky and/or your comment.

There are three more giveaways this week! Head over to Discussing Autism and A Chosen Child for more from Therapy Shoppe! And My Two Boys has something special too!

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One of my favorite stores is Hanna Andersson because it is all organic.

Hanna Andersson was a Swedish grandmother of the founder of the company, Gun Denhart. Denhart states on the store website that his grandmother had a way with babies. “Grandmother taught me the Swedish tradition of choosing the best quality she could find – and using things for a long, long time!”

What is so wonderful about the quality of Hanna Andersson is the 100% organic cotton and the certified products. Oko-Tex certifies each “garment, fabric, button, thread, and zipper” so that the product is healthy for kids.

With my son’s sensitive skin and sensory issues these are the perfect fabrics for him. And, they have sales ALL the time.

Check these out.

Spider Tee

A Thousand Flowers

Boys Argyles Vest

Knit Circle Dress

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Usually, Macy’s is way too overpriced for me…since I am on a budget an all. But, this deal is pretty good.
A five piece Guess Baby set for $37 would make the perfect baby gift for someone!

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