Kids Fashion: The 5 Best Small Shops That Promote Positivity and Awareness

I love to shop! I mean...who doesn't?!? One of my favorite things to shop for is kids clothing. And with four kids, that can be VERY dangerous! Although my tween and my teen have strong opinions about what they want to wear, I shop small for most of Liam and Lily's clothing. There are so many amazing small shops that promote positivity and awareness, which is EXACTLY our mission.

I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream For Ice Cream!

This post is sponsored by Graeter's. 

Life with four kids can only be described as noisy, chaotic, and busy! It often feels like I'm frantically juggling every aspect of motherhood, and will never be able to slow down. There are days that are amazing...and days that are not. Some days are filled with so much joy that I honestly consider adding another kid to the mix, and some days are filled with so much bickering that it makes me wonder if my kids ever got along. That's just the reality of motherhood! But even on those rough days (like today), there's one simple thing we can all agree on: Ice Cream!

The Love List

One of the things I love about blogging and social media is discovering new products that I must try/buy.  Word of mouth can be very convincing, and I've discovered many new products that way!

I figured I would kick off January by sharing a few of MY favorite things!  (All current, of course.) 

CURRENTLY LOVING:

{XHILARATION PAJAMA SET}

I bought some pajamas at Target with a Christmas gift card and they were so comfortable that I had to return for another set! I love the looser fit of the leggings and the slouchy shirt! I'm not one to sleep in pants, because I hate how they twist throughout the night, but these are perfect! AND I just might have worn them outside this morning while waiting with my kids at the bus stop.  No shame! (I bought these ones, too!)

{VALENTINE'S DAY DECOR FROM THE TARGET DOLLAR SPOT} 

Speaking of Target, I went into the store on Sunday for some Excedrin Migraine and couldn't make it past the Valentine's Day section in the Dollar Spot.  Darn you, Target! At least my house will look festive after I take down the Christmas decorations.

{CANVAS TOTE}

This is also a Dollar Spot find. In all fairness, Lily spotted the tote and we needed to replace our library bag anyway. The Valentine's Day tissues are from the dollar spot, too. I bought some for Lily and Lexie!  Here's one of my favorite mom hacks: Put your library cards in a clear luggage tag and attach it to a library tote.  You won't misplace your cards and they can scan them through the luggage tag!

{APT 9 HOODED PUFFER JACKET} 

I needed a new winter coat, so Grant bought me one for Christmas. It's so warm and cozy!  It almost feels like I'm wearing a blanket, which is perfect for the winter weather that finally hit Pittsburgh!

Apt 9 Hooded Puffer Jacket from Kohl's

{BOOTIE SLIPPERS}

While you're at Kohl's, buy yourself a pair of bootie slippers. They are really warm and comfortable, and they fit well over the legs of the pajamas I mentioned!

Sonoma Women's Bootie Slippers

{INFLUENSTER}

This is more of a service, but if you haven't joined Influenster yet, do it now!!! You have the chance to receive free products for testing purposes and share on social media.  This is my current VoxBox!

{APT 9 BROOKLYN SHOPPER} 

I don't know what's wrong with me, but I destroy purses.  After spending a fortune on more expensive purses, I gave up and started to buy them at Kohl's.  I try to buy a new one twice a year, just to mix things up. This is my current find. I love all the compartments!

Apt 9 Brooklyn Shopper from Kohl's

{BUSY BAGS BINDER ITEMS}

I created a Busy Bags Binder using items from the Target Dollar Spot over the summer, and it still gets pinned several times a day!  It's one of the most used items in our house, so I try to update it frequently. A few days ago, I found these fun learning activities in the Target Dollar Spot. You can make them on your own OR you could just buy them at Target.  As much as I want to be the mom who paints, glues, and sews activity items, I'm just not. I vote simple!

{NETFLIX}

Everybody loves Netflix, right?  I sure do!  I can watch Gilmore Girls episodes on repeat, find out what all the fuss is about Switched at Birth, get caught up on the past season of New Girl, and eagerly await the return of House of Cards and Orange is the New Black.  Oh, and my kids love it, too! You know what they say...the family who watches Netflix together stays together.  Or something like that.  Thanks for the awesome socks, Netflix!  My husband and I are fighting over the last pair! #StreamTeam

What are a few of YOUR favorite things? 

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