Thirty years ago, I was growing up as the eldest child in a working class family of six. There were many times that there was just barely enough food on the table, much less money to outfit our constantly growing bodies. I was not a very empathetic child, so I greatly resented my parents' inability to afford the things I wanted. Often I found myself eyeing other children's bright, new, fashionable outfits, and I swore to myself...more
Children's wear is a huge industry and there are a lot of options for parent to choose from when purchasing clothing for their child. Children's wear can be found at all price points, from budget to designer. Here are some tips for getting the best deals for your money.Always buy off season if possible. Stores take big markdowns at the end of every season. If you purchase clothing at these times, you can save as much as 80 to 90%...more
Most parents cringe when the time comes to update their children's wardrobe. With steep prices and rapidly growing children, it's no wonder a parent has a hard time dropping big money on clothing that will most likely not fit next season. Here are a few tips to make a clothes shopping trip more wallet friendly and enjoyable.Look for end of season sales and shop ahead. Most large department stores will host end of season sales to clear the racks for new incoming clothes. This is a great time to buy quality clothes at reasonable prices. The best part is, instead of going back to school shopping in August, you can have time to enjoy an extra day at the beach.Don't be afraid to shop consignment. There are many hidden treasures buried in the racks at a second hand store, and there may even be new clothes with tags.Buy practical clothes. Plain colored shirts, blue jeans and tan khakis will go a long way and can be mixed and matched with simple accessories to create completely different looks.Many older children worry about wearing clothes that are trendy, so keep this in mind. Instead of buying 5 different graphic shirts, buy 3 plain colored shirts and dress them up with...more
Children's wear today is a lot more than just going to the mall and picking up something in your child's size. You might want to pay attention to a lot more detail before picking up clothing for your child. And these are just the basics we're talking about. So you might wonder what it is that you need to pay attention to while making...more
Halloween is a Holiday associated with costumes, fun and copious amounts of sugar. At this time of year children dress up and go from door to door collecting candy from the neighbours, but before you let your kids out this year make sure they are thinking safety first.The sad truth is that children are injured or killed around Halloween because of...more
Programs offering Chinese for kids have become tremendously popular in recent years, as parents and educators anticipate a changing world where English is not necessarily the dominant language. No longer a sleep giant, China is now boasts the fastest growing national economy, recently surpassing Great Britain to become the fourth largest in the world. Moreover, with a population of nearly 1.3 billion people, the Chinese appear increasingly willing to extend their influence across the globe, presenting the U.S. with new challenges and opportunities.Teaching Children Chinese today is much simpler today than it was in the days when books, paper and pen were the only means available. We believe that with the aid of the right tools kids can attain a greater degree of understanding and perception about the subject. Learn Chinese online will save you the trouble of both trying to find a teacher and paying for a recurring fee.Studies have shown that early exposure to a second language greatly increases the likelihood that the student will attain fluency and a native accent. Taking advantage of this window of opportunity is especially critical in Mandarin Chinese for kids.There are many...more
They will only be kids once. That is why; providing your kid the birthday he will never forget is one thing that you as a parent should not take for granted. A little surprise treat will be cherished forever, so go ahead, make your kid's birthday...more
(1888PressRelease) Philanthropic Internet entrepreneur Jesse Willms donates $25,000 to Boston Children's Hospital. "When children are sick they deserve the best care possible," Jesse Willms said.Houston, TX - As part of his ongoing philanthropic...more
Kids produce art naturally and sometimes easily create kids art projects. Often the initial sign of a child's artistic capability is discovered when parents find flowers arranged with tiny berries and colorful seeds placed next to the roots of a tree...more
Many new parents are anxious to find out what they are going to have. While some want to know others want it to be a surprise. Some parents use a baby gender calendar to predict what the sex of their child is going to be.Through the years there have...more
Now that you've finally finished setting aside that special spot for your young sir or madam, you'll need to fill it with something. Creating a nice place for a child to relax is difficult without some child-proof furniture that they...more
Online shopping has several advantages but it is as well has it own disadvantages. Note that the web is simply like any other shark infested water that means if you are not aware, someone will take reward of you. To make assure that you...more