Solid colors, stripes, little guys, big guys…there’s a polo shirt for everyone. UPDATED: We originally posted this polo roundup in September 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. It has been updated with Fall 2023 options! Ah, uniforms! We waited all summer long for the girls to stop asking us what to wear. Now it’s…
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16 Top School Shoes for Every Budget
Looking for school shoes that are on budget? There’s lots to choose from! Some like to spend on a quality shoe that will last for the whole season. Some prefer to spend less…especially when a child is growing and they’ll need to be replaced mid-year anyway! (If you do want the shoe to last…just make…
First Look: Our H&M Fall Picks for Kids
Yes, you can get gorgeous European-looking clothing for kids while spending less at H&M. There are good things out there, they just need to be found! Each season, we look and look and pull out the best items to help save you time and money. For AW23, there’s especially beautiful picks that you’ll love to…
Black Sneakers for Boys With a Dress Code
Do your boys have a school shoe policy? Hard to find sneakers that fit the rules and your son’s taste? There’s a pick here that will work. Updated Aug 2023 They have to wear only dark shoes, black shoes, white soles, black soles, a little color, no color – you know the policy I’m talking…
The Top 7 Recommended Weekdays Pants for Boys
These are the weekday pants our elementary age boys love and wear. Between the five of us, we have quite a few boys. Sure, we have more girls than boys, but we’ve been buying pants for long enough to know what’s good and worthwhile and what’s not. We have boys who play sports and rough…
The Best School Supplies
They’re more functional, or simply just more fun to use. These are our favorite school supply picks from over the years. New school supplies is a funny thing. Kids might be anxious about the start of the new school year, and sad about the end of summer, but fun, cute, fresh supplies just get them…
The Ultimate Backpack Roundup (for Every Budget!)
From the steals to the latest trends…from “super cute” to “last forever”…we’ve got the backpack for every kid. Editor’s Note: We’ve updated our top backpacks list with this year’s styles and trends. If there’s one thing that’s worth a little more investment for quality, it’s a backpack (nothing worse than a strap breaking while your…
Preview the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Now
Cardmembers can start shopping…for everyone else, the sale begins on Monday, July 17th! Some notes about the Nordstrom sale. –We’ll update this post on Monday (when the sale opens to everyone) as things sell out and new items are added. Then, once the 9 days begin we will not be updating the post. The sale…
Room Makeovers on a Budget: Boys and Girls Bedrooms
New Series! Sometimes you just need a little inspiration (and links!) to get you going. Designers somehow know how to take the different elements of a room and pull them all together so they all look fabulous together. Some of their finds, though, can get really expensive. Luckily, nowadays there are so many stylish and…
How to Style Your Own Sheitel
Sometimes, it’s very useful to just know how to do it yourself. Nothing beats picking up a freshly styled wig from the sheitel macher, but there are times when it just isn’t practical—or economical. And during those times, knowing how to touch up, or even wash and set, your own wig is super useful. Check…