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Plan Ahead for a Great Getaway

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Families look forward to vacations. Most of these getaways happen during the summer since children are out of school for several months. While the kids ask every day about when they are leaving, dads can’t wait to see the sights. Moms, however, usually spend weeks before preparing for this break from the ordinary. Where do we go? What hotel do we stay in? Do we need admission tickets or passports? How much is all this going to cost? Endless questions bring hours of planning, researching and organizing.

Once the main details have been decided, moms then begin to think about clothing. The type of clothes your family needs for a trip depends on several factors. If the climate at your destination is similar to where you live, take the clothes you already own. But if your journey leads you to colder weather, you might need to invest in some warmer clothing. Layering works best for these types of vacations. Although it might be cold outside, it won’t be indoors. For those traveling to a tropical location or going on a cruise, bathing suits, shorts and sundresses will keep your family cool and looking fabulous. If your children are fairly young, be sure to take more than you think you need. Pieces that mix and match will keep you from changing your kid’s complete outfit when he gets dirty or spills on his clothes. If your trip involves hiking through the great outdoors or sleeping in tents, make sure to pack long pants and long-sleeved shirts. This will keep mosquitoes and other pests from biting your family. Hikers and climbers should take boots and appropriate socks. Your vacation can be ruined by a whiny seven-year-old trying to hike hills in flip flops.

Don’t forget accessories as you plan your escape. Sunglasses, hats, belts and hair accessories for girls can be easily overlooked. Even if you’re not going to the beach, hats should be priority in the summer. Snug as a Bug Sun Hats come in many different styles and fit your child perfectly. They protect your child from sun burn and keep them cool so you can enjoy every minute of your well-deserved vacation.

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Growing and Growing but not Gone

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

As your child gets older, things change. He no longer needs help getting dressed. She doesn’t hug you goodbye anymore when you drop her off for school. He’d rather go play with his friends then stack blocks. The days when she pretended to be a princess disappear.

Although children grow up and become more independent, they still need us. These needs develop into less immediate ones, but they are still important. Some things we teach our older children are even more vital than the lessons they learned as toddlers or preschoolers. In the early days, they went from crawling to walking, from talking to reading, from scribbling to writing sentences. With our guidance, they mastered these milestones fairly quickly. When our children begin school, they are taught by their teacher and peers. Sometimes these people become more influential than us. The moment a mother recognizes she’s not the main influence in her child’s life can be a very sad moment. However, moms must remember that their children became who they are because of their mother. Moms nurture, teach, love, direct, encourage, and mould from day one. Even though your time with your child lessens, your influence remains with your child even when he’s not with you. When your daughter shares her crayons with another student, it’s because you taught her sharing is kind. The time your son sticks up for another child in his class is because you helped him understand how to be compassionate. A child who tells the truth even when they receive a consequence has been instructed well by their mother about honesty.

Many of your child’s character traits came from you. Relish that fact and realize your job isn’t done yet. An older child still needs help learning how to become a teenager and then an adult. You are building a foundation. Each developmental goal transforms into another. So as you put away the baby clothes and begin to buy the “Big Boys” and “Big Girls” sizes on Growing Growing Gone, look forward to many more chances of instilling valuable characteristics in your child.

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I Know…

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

just one mother’s thoughts…

I know I am not perfect, however….

I know how to kiss your boo boos to make them better.

I know how you like to be held when you need to snuggle.

I know the first time you felt happy and loved.

I know the first time you truly laughed and smiled.

I know that look you get on the face when you are trying your best.

I know the first time somebody hurt your feelings.

I know when you are sick, tired, determined, frustrated, proud … or lying.

I know you sometimes better then you know yourself.

I know that I am helping you to become the person you are meant to be.

I know I am doing a GREAT job because of who you are today.

Happy Mother’s Day

Jenn

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Clothes Bring Back Memories

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Do you remember the moment you brought your child home from the hospital? You probably can recall this memory like it was yesterday, even if your child is way beyond the toddler years. Thinking back on that day reminds you of the feeling you had when you cradled your infant. More than likely, you also remember leaving the hospital in a wheelchair while everyone in the halls smiled at you and your newborn. You were such a proud mama. I can bet you even remember the outfit you dressed your baby in for his big trip home. Now when you see that outfit in your trunk, you are immediately brought back to that precious moment in time.

Clothing can be more than just material that we wear to cover our bodies. It stimulates thoughts, feelings and memories. One piece of clothes can trigger a special moment that reminds you of an unbelievable time in your life.

Your children’s clothes, especially, will inspire these memories. Because our kids grow so fast and go through so many clothes, certain pieces remind us of when our now 10-year-old was a one-year-old toddling around in his little overalls. Your eight-year-old daughter may not allow you to dress her up in the frilly frocks anymore, but when you see one of her old dresses in the closet, you can think back to that special Easter when she looked adorable. Those moms who have two-year-olds remember their child’s first step or first word when they see the outfit the kid was wearing at that moment.

Since our children’s wardrobe can be so sentimental, don’t hastily disregard every piece your child has outgrown. Hang on to the christening gown, Easter suit, Christmas pyjamas or whatever is meaningful to you. Designate a trunk, box or plastic container for these items. If you have more than one child, you might want to have a box for each kid. For pieces that are delicate or lightly coloured, wrap in plastic or in a garment bag to prevent yellowing.

Then when you purchase new clothing on Growing Growing Gone, you’ll be setting the stage for new memories as your child embarks on unknown adventures this year.

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Easter Brings Eggcitement

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Srping Dress from OBC

Easter brings excitement to every household. Whether you dress up your little darlings for Easter service, hide eggs for them to hunt, fix a delicious meal for your extended family or just eat candy with your kids, you probably do something a little different for Easter. Some families boil eggs, let them cool and then dye them and decorate them. This egg decorating ritual thrills many children while others, to their mother’s dismay, just try to eat through the hard shell of the egg. Almost all little ones love hunting brightly coloured eggs filled with sweet treats. Even older children usually enjoy hiding eggs for their younger siblings to find. Much like on Halloween, many moms struggle to keep their kids from eating too much junk food at Easter. However, we should just face the reality that although they may intake a few too many chocolate bunnies in one day, our children won’t turn into one. They may hop around like a bunny, though, from all the sugar. Once it wears off, they will calm down and you can fill them up with extra fruits and veggies the next day.

Even if your family doesn’t attend a religious service, you probably had them wear something a little fancier for the holiday. As you smile at their cute faces and adorable clothes in all the pictures you took, they can’t wait to take off these dressy clothes. Your toddler probably scratches for the lace or crinoline on her dress. Although your older son doesn’t have to worry about lace, he most likely can’t wait to rip off the tie and fling off the dress shoes that hurt his feet.

Now that Easter is coming to an end, you might need to get some more casual attire for your children. Don’t waste time on visiting your local department store with a screaming child who won’t sit still. GrowingGrowingGone offers great spring pieces that will ship right to your home. You’ll find brands you can trust like Gap, Carter’s, Oshkosh and more. From infants to size 16, you’ll get whatever you need for your ever growing child this spring.

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Score with our Sports Wear

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

adidas tank Warmer weather brings sunshine, spring break and the chance to go outdoors. For those boys in our lives, it also welcomes youth sports. Whether your little man plays basketball, baseball, soccer or football, you support him and become his biggest fan. Even if you have to get up really early on Saturday mornings to go cheer for your little athlete, you do it. After all, you don’t want to miss the moment that he might actually catch the ball, score a goal or make a basket. These are the memories you can’t get back and the ones you’ll email to grandma and every other relative you can.

Although your son might be slightly embarrassed by you following him from behind the sidelines with your camera and tripod, he’s glad you’re there on the inside. He wants to do a good job so you can be proud of him, and so that his team will be happy. You just want him to have fun and learn a sport and how to work well on a team. The winning touchdowns and baskets during overtime are just icing on the cake.

As your young athlete figures out the world of sports, he may go through 15 pairs of athletic shorts and tank tops. Grass stains, scuffles with other competitors on the field and dives to defend the goal will destroy your son’s athletic wardrobe faster than anything. Be sure to buy multiples of shorts, pants shirts and socks in the colors that match your team. Even though your son will probably be given a team jersey or shirt, he’ll need shorts and pants to go with them and shirts for practice. GrowingGrowingGone carries many different styles of sports clothes in various sizes. We also offer Adidas, a brand that everyone recognizes. A basketball jersey is a great pick even for other sports of than basketball. They are made of breathable material and will keep your little guy cool. The Exceed Red Mesh Basketball Jersey is also a good choice for sweaty boys. No matter what you pick, your order will ship to you quickly so your favourite athlete can get out on that field in style.

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Keep Up with your Growing Child

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

By Elesha Jones (a Growing Growing Gone Mom)

Children seem to change clothing sizes while they are asleep. You give birth to this little, tiny baby who swims in the newborn sizes and then before you know it, they are wearing 12 months, then 24 months and then they are in toddler land. My son’s 4T jeans fit just fine one day, and then they were an inch too short the next day. He grew taller before I could even blink. Cooler weather was upon us and I couldn’t send my son to school in shorts. He’d freeze, and then what kind of mother would I be? But I didn’t have time to go to the store between being taxi driver, cook, housekeeper, tutor, nanny and all the other hats I wear. Besides, I needed a particular type of jean, not just the first thing I could pull off the rack. My son is very thin so I have to purchase adjustable waist jeans to make sure they don’t fall off his small frame.

Luckily, I was able to go to www.kidsclothing.ca at 11 p.m. and get exactly what I was looking for. There were jeans from GAP, Old Navy, Children’s Place, Osh Kosh and more, and my purchase shipped to me within 48 hours of my order. Since my son has grown too tall for the toddler sizes, I was confused about the difference between the 4T and size 4 pants. Thanks to the sizing chart at Growing Growing Gone, I was able to understand the height and weight that each size is recommended for and pick the perfect jean for my son. I didn’t have to worry any longer about him sitting down at school and showing three inches of his leg. After all, we all know how children can be teased by their peers and that’s the last thing I wanted for my little guy.

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