A little friendly reminder that tomorrow is the 15th and that means The Spotted Box goes on sale. (Need a refresher? I wrote about it last month.) They sell quite quickly so get yours while the getting is good! For a preview of the samples in this month’s box, check out the list here.
You can buy The Spotted Box on Hyena Cart or Etsy. I can’t wait for my March Spotted Box to arrive. You should get one, too. You know you want to.
If you didn’t win and need a belt for your little skinny minny, get on over to the C.Belly website and pick up a couple. The belts start at only $12.99 a piece.
I’m always on the look out for good deals. Saving money = more shopping, right? Here’s the round up of some current sales, coupons and discount codes.
* The Crazy Dazy: 10% discount code “SHOPPINGMAMA” – No expiration
* Your Way Embroidery: Free Shipping when you mention The Shopping Mama
* Piperlime: 20% off discount code TREAT – March 16 only
* Gymboree: Spring Break Deals (select items marked $5, $10 & $15)
* Pottery Barn Kids: 30% off Easter clothes
* Osh Kosh B’gosh: Earn $10 play card with $35 purchase – Ends March 20
* Carter’s: Earn $10 gift cheque with $25 purchase – Ends March 20
* Stride Rite: Buy One Get One 50% Off In Stores Only – Ends April 5
* Gymboree: Earn Gymbucks now through April 12
Email mewith scoop to include!
(This post updated 3/16)
In the mood for spring? Me too, and nothing says spring like the absolutely adorable children’s clothing from Illia Kids. All of the clothes are lovingly made by hand by Heily, mom of a young daughter who must be very well-dressed! Everything in the Etsy shop is to die for. The dresses and tops are full of detail and the capri pants are cute, cute, cute. Speaking of detail, this light blue top with white ribbon and a diamond button is the perfect example of the beautiful finish to Illia Kids’ clothing.
Illia Kids has a lot of new designs for 2009, including a boy’s line of clothing. I love this monogram onesie and matching pants. (The girl’s version is also super sweet.)
I love this dress for Easter. 
What better way to hop into spring than with your very own top from Illia Kids? That’s right, you can win this lovely Pink Floral Retro Swing Top!
I just love it! And, if you can’t wait for the contest to end to have your very own Illia Kids clothing, check out the great deals and the $9.99 dress sale!
HOW TO ENTER: For your mandatory first entry visit Illia Kids and take a look around. Leave a comment telling me your favorite item.
The fine print: Please leave a contact email address in your entry. If you prefer, you may email me your contact info. Winner will be selected using random.org and has 72 hours to claim the prize before another winner is selected. Contest ends March 27 at midnight. Open to US residents only.
HOW TO ENTER: Mandatory first entry. Visit Dfmi Designs and take a look around. Leave a comment about your favorite design from any category.
The fine print: Please leave a contact email address in your entry. If you prefer, you may email me your contact info. Winner will be selected using random.org and has 72 hours to claim the prize before another winner is selected. Contest ends March 27 at midnight. Open to US residents only.
I started this blog as a place to gather and share all the fun and fabulous things I find (and often buy) for my kids on the internet. I am often asked by friends and family where I get stuff for the kids so this blog is a fun way to share my favorites. The Sunday Spotlight is a way to get back to basics and highlight my favorite shops.
I can’t think of any items for my kids that have garnered more inquiries and compliments than their Big Brother and Little Sister shirts from Your Way Embroidery. Whitney custom embroiders onesies or tees just the way you want with literally limitless options. Check out her flickr album for samples.
Toddler Boy’s shirt announces that he’s Baby Girl’s big brother, has his name and a cute airplane. He wore it proudly when he came to the hospital to meet Baby Girl. (Unfortunately, he promptly threw up on it in while cuddling with me on the hospital bed, but that’s another story. Although, I can speak to how well it washes.) 
At $26 for two short sleeved shirts and $32 for long sleeved shirts, the sets are very affordable.
In addition to awesome tees, Your Way Embroidery also has adorable bloomers, bibs and bottle wraps.
To celebrate the Sunday Spotlight, Whitney is offering FREE SHIPPING within the U.S. if you mention The Shopping Mama blog in the notes to seller when you make a purchase! Happy shopping!
I’m always on the look out for good deals. Saving money = more shopping, right? Here’s the round up of some current sales, coupons and discount codes.
* The Crazy Dazy: 10% discount code “SHOPPINGMAMA” – No expiration
* Your Way Embroidery: Free Shipping when you mention The Shopping Mama
* Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic: Give & Get Sale 30% off and 5% to charity, email me for code – Ends March 15
* Gymboree: Spring Break Deals (select items marked $5, $10 & $15)
* Pottery Barn Kids: 30% off Easter clothes
* Osh Kosh B’gosh: Earn $10 play card with $35 purchase – Ends March 20
* Carter’s: Earn $10 gift cheque with $25 purchase – Ends March 20
* Stride Rite: Buy One Get One 50% Off In Stores Only – Ends April 5
* Gymboree: Earn Gymbucks now through April 12
Email me with scoop to include!
(This post updated on 3/12)
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