Stretching Your Child's Wardrobe: Gymboree Outlet

As I was going through my big pile of kids clothes to consign, I realized that some of my sons pants (from Gymboree) from last winter still fit him. I was excited that I didn't have to buy as many outfits for this winter, only... They didn't have the matching tops. 

Then this morning I had this brilliant (if I do say so myself!) epiphany - the Gymboree outlet sells last seasons clothes!  So off I went to the outlet and guess what!  I got the two tops I needed to complete these outfits!  Two tops for $11!  Two complete outfits for $11!  

The pants were an end of season clearance find earlier in the year but didn't have a top. Found the matching top at the Gymboree outlet for $6!

These pants my son wore a ton last winter and they still fit!  But the shirt didn't. I found the exact same shirt he had last winter in a bigger size for only $5!

I will note that the prices at the Gymboree outlet aren't always this low. Since it's a holiday weekend, they had a big sale and the whole store was 50% off.  

So if you have pieces from last seasons outfits that still fit your children, don't dismiss them!  Try the Gymboree outlet to complete your outfit for much cheaper than buying a whole new outfit!

Old Navy Gift Cards 10% off Through 12/8

Through 12/8, Old Navy is offering 10% off their gift cards (in store only).  If you are an Old Navy credit card holder, you can get 15% off.

I bought one on Tuesday and had no problem.  I bought the gift card, then I used the gift card to pay for my purchase. 

There is also a coupon for $15 off a $50 purchase (in store only) that's valid through 12/9.  Go here to print off your coupon, or you can just pull it up on your smartphone.

Combine the two and you can get some nice deals! 

Cyber Monday!

 

Today is Cyber Monday!  In my book, this is even better than Black Friday - because you don't have to leave the comfort of your home to get the "door busters"!

Many websites will also give free shipping on Cyber Monday, so your good deals get even better with free shipping!

My favorite Cyber Monday deals the past few years have been on photo gifts (like canvases or photo books) and clothes.  I usually look to find my Christmas outfit on Cyber Monday. 

I love shopping, especially for clothes, online because it's all organized for you.  You don't have to comb through any messy sale sections, you don't have to hunt for your size.  Online you can sort by size and everything that's available in your size magically appears for you.  So easy!  And I'm a big returner - so if it doesn't fit, I have no problem just returning it.  Shopping from the comfort of my home... love it!

I will be working all day, so I won't be able to fire out the deals for you, but here are my recommendations on which sites to follow tomorrow for the latest and greatest sales:

My Frugal Adventures
Hip 2 Save
Couponing to Disney
My Litter

Happy Cyber Monday shopping!

Great Deals at Gap

Gap is having a wonderful sale right now.  The entire store (as well as online) is up to 60% off and you can get an additional 20% off your order when you enter GAPGIFT at check out. 

The up to 60% off sale is through Saturday, 11/24, but the additional 20% off is only through tonight.  They are also promising great deals on Black Friday like $19 sweaters and and kid graphic tees for $5. 

If you don't know what you're wearing for the holidays (like me), this might be a good chance to find an outfit!  Shipping is free on orders over $50.  In my experience, as long as you hit the $50 before coupons, you will still get free shipping!

Friends and Family Sales: Ann Taylor Loft, Lands End, Disney Store & Shutterfly

Well 'tis the season for Friends & Family events!  There are a whole slew of them going on right now!  Let's start with Ann Taylor Loft.  They are offering 40% off through 11/11 with the code 40FRIENDS at check out.  This would be a great chance to pick up an outfit (or pieces of an outfit) to wear for your holiday parties. 

 

I don't know about you, but I automatically go to the sale section when shopping.  Anyways, these earrings are in the sale section for $19.99, so just $11.99 after the discount!  I love the color - such a hot color this season!  Shipping is a flat rate of $8.95, or free on orders over $125 (wow!).  If you shop through Ebates, you'll get 3% cash back on your purchase!

 

 

Lands End has their Friends and Family sale going on through 11/13 that offers 30% off your order plus gives you free shipping!  There are some great deals to be had! 

These snow boots for girls are only $15.39 after discount.  They have tons of other great deals as well, just take a look around!  Just use code FRIENDS & pin 3010 at check out.  And if you shop through Ebates, you'll get 6% cash back!

 

 

 

Now through 11/12, the Disney Store is offering a Friends and Family discount of 25% off your entire order.  I looked through the sale section and there were a ton of great deals. 

Their dolls are only $10, so they'd be $7.50 after the discount.  They had the Prince dolls as well, which are usually harder to come by in stores like Target and Walmart, so this might be a good opportunity to pick up a doll like that!  Just use the code DISNEYPAL at check out.  They also offer free shipping on orders over $75 with code SHIPTODAY.  Don't forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back!

 

 

 

 

Shutterfly is having a Friends and Family sale through Wednesday, 11/14, offering 40% off all photo cards, photo books & calendars.  Right now the calendars are on sale for $15.39, so $9.23 after the discount.  Just use the code FRIENDS40 at checkout.  Shipping is free on orders over $30 (use code SHIP30). 

Phew!  That's a lot of Friends and Family sales! 

Gymboree Friends and Family Sale: Great Deals on Holiday Outfits!

Starting today and running through November 4, Gymboree is having a Friends and Family sale, giving you 30% off your entire purchase.  PLUS if you are a rewards member (or sign up to be one), you'll get an additional 5% off!  This makes for some awesome deals!  The 5% comes off automatically once you enter your rewards card number and for the 30%, use code GYMCIRCLE at check out.  It's free shipping over $75 (after coupons) or $5 flat shipping on orders under $75. 

I have been eyeing the above dress for my daughter to wear for Christmas.  1.  Because it's adorable and 2. because it has a coordinating outfit for my son that is also adorable.  It was $64 - way out of my price range. 

My patience paid off - I bought this dress today for $21.27 (before tax)!  It's on sale for $31.99, minus 30%, minus 5%! 

I also picked up the coordinating outfit for my son.  His outfit was more expensive than my daughter's dress!  And I didn't even buy the pants because I know I can find khaki's cheaper somewhere else!  But how cute is this?

Vest = $13.63 (was $32.95)
Shirt = $10.97 (was $26.95)

Besides cute outfits for the holidays, they also have great deals on fall clothes (which, let's be honest, can be used all winter long too) and summer clearance.  If you can predict what size your child will be next summer, you can get some steals!

Here are a few cute things I found:

This adorable pumpkin shirt will only be $3.98 after Friends and Family discount!

These sweet shorts for baby boys will be only $7.97 after Friends and Family discount!

As with any great sale, sizes may be limited, so I wouldn't recommend waiting until the last minute if you really have your eye on something. 

Happy shopping!

Why I Love Carters

I read a lot of blogs about couponing and frugal living. I've read, on more than one occasion, that the way to save money on your children's clothing is to shop at consignment stores. I know that prices vary across the country, but I can tell you that the consignment stores in CT aren't cheap!

What I have found is that when you hit a good sale, paired with a coupon (there's always a coupon) at Carters, you can get brand new clothes for less than what you'd pay at the consigment store!

I love Carters!

And I love Carters not only for their great sale prices, but also because it keeps little kids clothes looking like little kids clothes. So many stores make adult clothes for little kids - especially for girls. So I love that Carters keeps the clothing age-appropriate.

Tonight I did a little shopping at Carters and boy did I do well! I bought the above three pieces of clothes for my son. Each outfit was only $5.59!

I then bought these Halloween pajamas for my daughter. I know they are Halloween, but since they are pajamas, she can wear them long after Halloween. And they have a tutu - need I say more?!

These were only $5.85! (PS - all Halloween stuff is currently 70% off. They didn't have a ton left, mostly pajamas, but if you're near a Carters, it may be worth checking out).

So that is my tip for the day - if you're looking for affordable, age-appropriate clothes for your children, head to Carters. And don't forget to bring a coupon!

If you do regularly buy children's clothing, I would recommend signing up for emails from Carters. They regularly send coupons via email. And you don't even have to print them off if you have a smartphone. Just bring up the coupon on your phone and read the cashier the numbers in the barcode and they will take the coupon off your purchase.

Also, right now (through 10/31), they are offering 25% off a $50 purchase or 15% off any purchase - just go to their website and print out the coupon (at the top in pink).

And... through the end of the year, every time you spend $50, they will give you a coupon at the bottom of your receipt for $10 off a $10 purchase! So if you buy a $10 item with the coupon, it's free!  You can also collect them and stack them together. The coupon starts the day after your purchase and runs through the end of the year. I earned one tonight, so I will be returning to find something for free or almost free!

Carters didn't sponsor this post at all - I just really do love shopping there and thought I'd share!