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Fashion Friday: Back to School!

The tie was just for graduation.

Yesterday was “Meet the Teacher” night for my first grade son so I trekked on foot in the 102 degree heat over to his school to get a first glimpse of what was in store for this new year. Last year I dressed up a little for this event, (in this White House Black Market maxi dress) being totally new to the whole elementary school gig, because I thought it would matter how I presented myself to Nate’s teacher and the other parents I’d meet. Nathan had a great year but my relationship with his teacher was a bit bumpy. I think Kindergarten was a harder adjustment for me than for him.

So with a new year comes a fresh start with a new teacher. Both the kids and the parents are completely new to the teacher and the teacher pretty much holds the fate of the entire year in her hands. That’s why I think it’s super important to make a good first impression. I decided a dress and heels were not necessary for me this year, especially given the long walk in the sweltering heat, but I did make Nathan change from a t-shirt into a collared polo shirt. Gymboree, of course!

Here’s why. I believe that how your child looks on the first few days of school can shape a teacher’s opinion of that child. We all make snap judgments about people based on how they look, even when we know we may be wrong and try not to. It’s human nature. 
Graphic t-shirts covered in skulls, Mohawks and shirts touting smartass and rebellious sayings are just not a good idea on a small child when impressions are important. Private prep schools use uniforms for a reason. I believe that if my child dresses nicely the teacher is more likely to believe that he is well mannered, well behaved and smart. At least she has to know that his parents are heavily involved in his life and likely to make sure he gets his work done. 
Don’t get me wrong, I’m ALL for freedom of expression in clothing choices, but when kids are young and still open to suggestion I’m going to err on the side of preppy at least for the first week of school. 
Tell me what YOU think. Agree? Disagree? 

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Fashion Friday! A Kids Shopping Haul Video

So last weekend I went to the mall to return some stuff. Isn’t that how it always begins? Actually I was going mainly for Old Navy’s $1 flip flop sale. I LOVE me some Old Navy flip flops.

These days we are super budget conscious, especially when it comes to clothes and food. Not because we have to be, but because we want to have more money leftover at the end of the month to save for fun stuff like a new car, pay down our mortgage, and we want to give away more.

Anywho…all that is tough to remember when I’m bombarded by retail overload. That’s what the mall is like for me, especially when I haven’t been there in more than a month. Especially when end of season summer sales are in full effect. Watch the video, you’ll see what I mean.

So I really DID get some amazing deals. Let’s just hope I can stay out of the mall next month.

Where’s your favorite place to get kids’ pajamas?