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Personalized Gift for 17 Year Old
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on June 28, 2011
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We would like to get a small gift in appreciation of all the help a friend's daughter did for us on vacation last week. She is 17 and has a unique spelling to her nam...
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- I third (?) the keychain. My daughter really pimps up her keychain, so girls that age do like cool keychains.
- my daughter got the llbean personalized duffle bag in her schools colors and its been a favorite of hers for years. i think it would be worth looking at te Things Rem...
- Check out the jewelry boxes in the Pottery Barn catalogue. They are beautiful and I love mine so much (small one) that I have given them several times as gifts!
Northern Mamas - Best Winter Jacket for Us?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on October 29, 2011
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Hi mamas - in responding to another post I realized that I *still* after 36 years in New England do not own a proper winter jacket. I have along dress coat which I wea...
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- OMG! I did the same thing! (12 years in Seattle before I bought a proper coat!) I cannot TELL you how much happier I am now that I am actually WARM in the winter...
- I like something loose and a little baggy. You can layer sweater/turtleneck/flannel shirt underneath it. You want to be warm (trap air pockets) without over heating ...
- I have an LLbean jacket that would be perfect for what you're looking for it's called the Faux-Shearling Coat (it comes in jacket, coat and boot length). The coat ...
I Can't Find Clothes!
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on October 11, 2010
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I need some help, mamas! I have such a hard time finding clothes, that fit. Currently, I have to shop in juniors sizes, but I find them so juvenile and don't actually ...
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- Have you tried Kohls? I find that their juniors department isnt always as childish in their dressy clothes. I buy some of them for work. I agree with Elizabeth that...
- My daughter has the same issue and we have found that Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft are a gold mine. They make stylish, classy clothes that are not immature trendy. ...
- find a seamstress, it will be expensive but your clothes will fit and will be adult styled in your own fashion. My mom has the same problem but she likes wearing kid c...
Where to Buy Slim Toddler Boy Jeans
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on October 12, 2008
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Hi there moms../
I have a tall skinny baby boy.. He is now in 18 months pants. I have seen a couple of ebay postings for slim toddler boy jeans.. So apparently it...
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- Love, Love, Love Children's place Lots of styles and colors and they are also adjustable waist
- I don't know what age the slim's start at, but my son has always been in slims and I could always find them at Kmart, JcPenny, and Old Navy. It was much easier to find...
- Old navy & Gap have the adjustable waist. Jc penny also has slims in some of their pants. My boys were both really skinny yet tall....I understand the frustration. ...
What Stores Do 13 Year Old Giirls Like?
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on December 1, 2010
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I was wondering what stores 13 year old girls like. I have been looking at some juniors departments, but would like to get a brand or a trend she might like.
I als...
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- Aeropastale is very popular....they have really good sales going on right now. Hollister is also popular, a little more pricey though. Macy's has a really cute junio...
- My daughter turns 16 this month. She STILL loves Abercrombie, Hollister, Bebe, Charming Charlie (accessories),DSW shoes, Metropark (Rock Revival jeans) She was ask...
- Not sure if you have Hot Topics there, but they usually love that store. Wet Seal, Forever 21(XXI)....anything girly. Go online to see what your surrounding stores h...
Shopping
Asked by D.H. from Canton
on August 15, 2011
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Where is your favorite store to get your kids clothes? I'm having a terrible time finding age appropriate, quality items for my daughter. Do they really need sassy sa...
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- I get the most bang for my buck from Crazy 8's. They are part of Gymboree and the sales are phenominal, I also shop at Old navy, Marshalls and TJ Maxx. Some times on...
- Kohl's, Old Navy & Target are my main 3.
- Target and Old Navy are my favorite spots for my 5 yr old boy, 4yr old girl, and 9 mos old. I have had much luck with their basic attires. (target seems to offer a lo...
Overnight Bags
Asked by A.F. from New York
on February 23, 2011
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I am looking for a large enough overnight bag that will fit my toddler's clothes, diapers and maybe a blanket. My husband and I often spend time either at our in-law's...
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- I really like the duffle bags by Vera Bradley. They come in at least two sizes and tons of pretty patterns. My sisters and I all have the "set" and the duffles are p...
- For my inlaws we left a few sets of clothes, toys, diapers etc. at their house. Since we were over so often, it just made it a lot easier to leave things there instea...
- We use backpacks a lot. DD has a little one for her toys and books and I use a largish one for our clothes. I like that they can go on my back for carrying other stuff...
This May Sound Odd....
Asked by T.H. from Corvallis
on March 15, 2009
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I've always been on the small side and am currently back in the 00 range for jeans. The only place I seem to be able to find anything that fits halfway decent is in th...
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- Hi T.- I've had that problem too. Although, since my second child was born I'm a little more average in my size and its easier to find clothing that fits. My favo...
- I have found some modest clothing retailers that work well for covering up, but still look stylish and fit really good. You can google modest clothing or try some of m...
- Hi I am not on the small side but struggle with sizes as well. Have you tried shopping online. I know that places like Old Navy, Gap, etc usually carry way more s...
Shopping 'Til I Drop for My Son
Asked by B.L. from Johnson City
on January 7, 2012
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Hello, mamas. My 10 yo son is a little over 5 ft & 150 lbs. My husband and I adopted him and he has grown by leaps and bounds in the 18 months we have had him. The ...
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- Hmmm -is he into any type of sports? A lot of "fan wear" -athletic jerseys, sweatshirts -that type of thing is made to be worn kind of big and loose and comes in all s...
- I am raising my nephew and we have the same trouble. I buy his clothes at JC Penneys. You can find clothes on sale and they are really cheap in price, but well made ...
- My 11 year old daughter is 5'2" and weighs 147 pounds (and she can now wear my 8.5 / 9 shoes!!!!!). We moved on from kids clothes a couple YEARS ago. EXCEPT for Just...
Backpack Dilemma
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on August 3, 2008
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Ahhhhh! The choices are endless!! What do you all feel about the backpack issue. Most kids I know get a new one every year with the current superhero of choice. Howeve...
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- When they are young K-2, I let them pick out the character backpacks. One thing is that they are sometimes smaller and they can't carry 20 pounds. The other things i...
- I am doing the same this year so don't feel bad. My son is going into 2nd grade but he had a plain backpack last year and didn't seem to mind. This year I want to get ...
- Well, none of my children's backpacks have ever made it through a school year so far (my oldest is going into 4th grade), so I say go for the spiderman. And then appar...
