Tag Archives: clothing

What Is Up with Sizing?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I don’t know what size I am. This is not because I’ve changed size. I’ve been the same weight and shape, basically, since my teens. Now, I started out in a size 10-12, but I wore my clothing much looser … Continue reading →

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Toddler Tricks: 67 – Keeping the Clothes in the Closet

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Problem: You’ve got an inquisitive one year old and she loves to play with her clothes, meaning toss them out on the floor and laugh about it. Or you’ve got a mischievous two year old, always finding a way to … Continue reading →

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Identical Clothing Only Please

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

That’s it. I give up. I am never buying non-identical clothing again. I don’t care if the people stare or think I’m “that mom.” Do I think it’s cute? No. I think it’s stupid. But it doesn’t matter what I … Continue reading →

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Franchise Flops

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

I hardly ever buy commercial icon stuff, not only out of any belief that my kids shouldn’t be advertisements for a company, but also because that stuff is so damn expensive. You take a $1 plate, you put Mickey Mouse on … Continue reading →

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A Boy Clothing Nightmare – Guest Blog

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Emilie, school teacher and blogger extraordinaire over at Teaching Ain’t For Heroes, was kind enough to give me some insight on shopping for boy clothing.  And I thought I had it rough with girls! ____ I kind of always knew … Continue reading →

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Targeting Target

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

The babies and I just got back from a “shopping spree” in which I bought them shoes, slippers, nighties, socks and jackets.  Gone are the days of meandering through boutique after boutique looking for purses, perusing the dress selection and impulse-buying that adorable centerpiece.  … Continue reading →

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