Gift Idea for Teachers: Gift in a Jar

Our holiday festivities are in full swing at the Baby Shopaholic house hold.  Peyton had her school holiday program on Tues.  You can see how totes adorbs she look HERE.  She also has a classroom party this week.  You don't want to be that mom that doesn't get the teachers a gift.  She has three teachers that she needs presents for and that can get pretty pricey.  Piggy backing off of what I did last year, I put together these super cheap and easy Gift in a Jar.  I saw something like this on Pinterest last year and decided to go for it.

Twinkle Toes + Cabbage Patches

It's hard to believe that Peyton started school almost a month ago!  I still feel like I'm scrambling making sure she has everything she needs.  Peyton is also taking Spanish and dance classes so the lists of items she needs keep coming!  I'm also still tightening up her fall wardrobe.  Since the weather in Atlanta is still scorching, Peyton has been expressing her back to school style through her shoes.  Her gold Twinkle Toes by Skechers are all the rave in her pre-K class.

Love My Alannah Fall Lookbook + Peyton's in it!

I know we're all still talking about Beyonce shutting down the VMA's and Blue stealing the show but I'm super excited to share LoveMyAlannah fall back to school lookbook!  *throws confetti*  The fall collection is SICK!  Amazing headbands, watches, and earrings.  I want every single piece for Peyton.  I'm honored that Peyton and I were asked to be involved in LoveMyAlannah's epic look book.  While Peyton did her thing in front of the camera, I was behind the camera, styling the mini models.  The lookbook was shot by the amazing team of Creative Soul Photography.

Big Back to School #Giveaway

In celebration of our Back to School 101: The Comprehensive Shopping Guide to Everything Cool for School, BonBon Rose Girls, The Little Style File and Baby Shopaholic are teaming up again to bring you the BIG back to school giveaway! One lucky winner is going to walk away with a slew of prizes that both kiddos AND mamas will enjoy...Because back to school time is a big deal for us parents too!

Back to School 101: The comprehensive guide to everything cool for back to school

Back to school is such a hectic time for us moms.  Peyton has been in school for over a week but I'm still picking up items that she or "we" need.  To help make things a little easier, I've joined forces with The Little Style File and Bon Bon Rose Girls to bring you our comprehensive back to school guide. Think of it as your guide to everything COOL for school!

From fashion to supplies and even lunch ideas, this guide should help make any back to school shopping you have to do a little bit easier. Plus, even if you think you’re done, you may find a few things that you want to add to your back to school must have list! Get ready for goodies from Minted, Four Peas, Kitchfix and so much more! And don’t forget to check out our outfit ideas. Our kids are also showing their back to school looks in the guide.

If you’re reading this on a mobile device, you may need to click HERE to view our guide!

We've also teamed up to bring you a BIG back to school giveaway!  Coming soon!

Back to School Shopping Spree at Tanger Outlet

My favorite part of back to school time is shopping (duh)!  All of us moms get a free pass to pick out super cute outfits for our kids and maybe a few things for ourselves.  We gotta look cute too when we drop them off right?  The Baby Shopaholic family took a ride down to the Tanger Outlet in Locust Grove, GA for a back to school shopping spree.  Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove is home to outlet and factory stores like Banana Republic, Coach, J Crew, Carter’s, Hanes, Columbia, Brooks Brothers and more!  Check out what we picked up and learn about the upcoming Kid Style Fashion Tour with Bridgit Mendler.

Back to School Suitcase

Now is the perfect time to stock up on school supplies for both school and home because there are so many deals.  I try to keep a few boxes of crayons on deck for when Peyton’s stash is depleted because of Mister and I stepping on them all the time.  Crayons, papers and coloring books are everywhere in our house.   Peyton has a desk but her drawing and coloring take place everywhere else.   In an attempt to decrease the mess, I put together this little back to school suitcase to keep all her items.

Cool Back to School Accessories for Boys+Girls

Remember when you were heading back to school and you would see all the cute Lisa Frank note books, pencils and book bags but your  mom never got them for you.  Were you the only one with plain yellow #2 pencils when other kids had cool ones with designs and characters on them?  Let's not do that to our children.  I picked out a hand full of cute accessories for boys and girl that may help get them a little more excited about going back to school and stand out from the crowd.

Tomboy Chic in #CartersFallStyle + Giveaway

Peyton starts school in just a few weeks!  In addition to making sure Peyton's writing is on point before starting pre-k, I also want to make sure style is too.  Carter's has all the latest trends for back to school ready to go for 40% off (ends August 5th)!  In addition to Peyton looking totes adorbs in her tomboy chic looks, keep reading to enter to win a $50 gift card to carters and an additional 20% off coupon!  

Shoe Shopping Spree with Shoe Carnival

The summer has flown by and August is almost here. You know what that means? It’s time for kids to head back to school. Peyton will be starting pre-k in August and I can’t believe I will have a school age child on my hands. All she talks about is going to pre-k and doing everything by herself, like getting dressed for school. Even though I may shed a tear on the first day of school, I get excited about back to school shopping. Peyton and I headed to Shoe Carnival this weekend to pick up some new kicks for school.

Stuck on you Personalized Labels + Gifts

Peyton is ready to go see Grandma!  Not sure when because flights are sky high.  But she'll be ready thanks to Stuck on You! Stuck on You is a fabulous destination for personalized labels and gifts for kids.  

Little Buckets by Bucketfeet

Remember me telling you about how much I loved my Bucketfeet shoes that I received in a gift bag (HERE)?  I pretty much still wear them daily.  To the point that everyone around me says... "You must really love those shoes".  I do!  What could be better than me having a pair of Bucketfeet shoes?.... Peyton having a pair!  Bucketfeet just launched a kids collection last week!

Picture Day Style

Last Tuesday was picture day at Peyton's school!   I can't believe she is taking school pictures!  You know I stressed a little about what she is going to wear.  Since I wasn't going to be there I didn't want anything too fussy.  I decided on this cute colorful dress from Zutano!

SoFamily #HelloPreschool Twitter Party Thursday!

Join SoFamily Thursday for their 2nd #HelloPreschool twitter party!  It will be filled with awesome information for you little ones even if they are not in preschool yet!  I really enjoyed the party last year and got some great tips that helped me out with putting Peyton in school this year!

Location: On Twitter at Hashtag #HelloPreschool

Hashtag: #HelloPreschool

How: Follow the Host @Sofamilyonline

How to Join: Tweetgrid is one way of following a twitter party. Please use the best method for you.

Head over to Tweetgrid.com, set up a grid and follow the hashtag #HelloPreschool. You can click on the tab, Party, enter the party information (1. Party Hashtag: #HelloPreschool 2. Party Host: @Sofamilyonline  3. Your Twitter Handle) and join the party. Then click Login and approve the Tweetgrid Application. Once you approve the Tweetgrid application you are automatically apart of the party.

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012

Time: 8PM – 9PM Est.

Sponsor’s Twitter Handle:  @StoryBots , @JustPlayToys,  @WorldEricCarle, @Tollytots

Head over to SoFamily and rsvp with your twitter info! Click HERE!

1. Rubiks Stack & Build Blocks from Tolly Tots

2. 2 Story Bots Music Cd’s & App Code from Story Bots

3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Match & Munch Game from the World of Eric Carle

4. Minnie Mouse Flippin Fun Kitchen from Just Play Toys

5. Target Gift Card from So family

That Minnie Mouse stove is calling my name!  Great giveaways and information during the party!  See you at the party this Thursday at 8pm est!!!

Walmart Shopping Spree

Yes, I am still shopping like a crazy person for Peyton's fall clothes.  Going to school 5 days a week made me realize that Peyton did not have enough cute play clothes.  I picked up some cute Back to School outfits from Sears (here) but she still needed more.  My go to spot is Walmart Garanimal line! Super duper cheap! 

Macy's 7th Annual Spelling Bee

While Peyton is still perfecting her ABC's, Macy's is hosting the 7th Annual Spelling Bee contest with Reading is Fundamental!

Competitions will be held in 27 cities at Macy's.  Reginal winners have the opportunity to win an iPad, a $100 Macy's Gift Card, a tutoring scholarship from Kaplan and an online gift card from Scholastic. Click HERE to see when it is coming to your city! 

Atlanta is this Saturday at Macy's at Lenox at 2pm! 

Weekend Style: Back to School

Hey Dolls! Hope you guys had a great weekend!  Last week most of you sent your little ones back to school.  Peyton started at a new school in a toddler pre-school program.  Here is what she wore on the first day.

Lands' End Back to School Party NYC

Saturday night party Momtrends did it again!  They hosted a spectacular Back to School Party with Lands' End!  Besides my Lipstick + High Heel party, this one was my favorite!

Breakfast with Kids Headquarters NYC

If you have not noticed, BlogHer Parties don't stop!!!  The morning after my Lipstick and High Heels party I headed to breakfast at Kids Headquarters Manhattan Showroom.  Kids Headquarters are responsible for children's clothing lines for brands like Paul Frank, Calvin Klein, Hurley and Under Armour (check out our review HERE).