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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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Celebrate June with Extra 15% Off

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

They say that “April flowers bring May showers.” Then June must usher in graduations, weddings, Father’s Day and end of school. But that’s not the only thing to celebrate. For the entire month of June, you’ll save an additional 15% off our already low prices at Growing Growing Gone. With brands like OBC, Carter’s, Gap, Osh Kosh and more, you know you’re getting quality merchandise for much less than retail price. Plus you don’t have to fight the droves of June shoppers looking for that perfect graduation or wedding present. Besides, the thought of taking children to the store with you probably makes your skin crawl instead of your insides jump for joy. Shop from home as you browse our more than 100 different brands. You can limit your search by size, brand, newest products, most popular items or even type in a particular piece of clothing you need. Who said shopping can’t be easy? With Growing Growing Gone you don’t have to leave the comfort of your couch.

With our June discount, you can dress your size four daughter in adorable shorts and capris for as low as $3.38. You can even snag a sundress for $5.98. Forget having to wait until the fall to find great deals on summer clothing. Get everything you need now for the warmer weather. If you’re a mom of a baby boy, don’t miss the shorts for $3.63 or complete outfits with top and bottom starting at only $5.31. You can never have too many casual pieces for a baby. Between spitting up, spilling and getting food all over him, your little boy ruins his clothes quickly. But he can look adorable in his big wardrobe for a reasonable price.

No matter the stage your child is in, you can find amazing deals at Growing Growing Gone. Shipping is always only one, low rate. So take the opportunity to refresh your child’s wardrobe while you get more for your money. While you are browsing, don’t forget about our liquidation sale for sizes 10-20. Even if you don’t have children in those sizes, grab up some gifts for your nieces, nephews and friend’s kids. At these prices, you’ll be very glad you did.

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Make Matching Easy

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Have you ever had your seven-year-old come out of his room wearing brown, green and beige camouflage shorts with a red and blue striped shirt? Many moms share the frustration that as a child gets older and more independent, they want to dress themselves. However, kids aren’t born with an instinct on how to match colors and patterns. This taught behaviour comes with time, patience and lots of trying again. As you explain to your child how to pair clothing, start simple and don’t rush. Avoid frustrating your child by limiting the choices in the beginning. If your child can distinguish colors, then they are ready for matching outfits.

Start by example. Avoiding crazy patterns and clashing hues when you pick out clothing will show them how to do the same. Teach them that similar colors go well together. Bring out a color wheel if you need to so they can have a visual to go by. Hang it on the closet door and let him pick a shirt and find the shirt’s color on the wheel. He can then choose the colors on both sides of the wheel to discover what color bottoms to wear. Next, explain that all colors of shirts match with jeans and certain colors such as black, white and gray go with basically any piece.

Then help your children reorganize their closets and drawers putting matching outfits together. Put both pieces on one hanger or on top of each other so he can grab it and get dressed on his own. Taking this step will help him grab a complete ensemble quickly without getting aggravated.

Using a dot system will eliminate frustration. Place a certain sticker on the tag of one pair of pants and a matching sticker on the tag of every shirt that goes with that pair of pants. Then your child can look at the tags to match his clothes. Doing this for each color of clothing will help your child be confident in his choices. Praise him for his wise choices and encourage him to try again when he makes a mistake.

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Brand Names for Less Without Hassle

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

If you think you can only find brand name clothes in designer stores or fashion malls think again. Growing Growing Gone carries over 150 different brands you know and love. Although some designers may be way over priced for most moms, many brand names are affordable, durable, and look great.

While lots of parents have joined the trend to shop for name brands on auction sites, you have to be careful. The price for a Gap blouse for your daughter might say $4. But before you add this bargain to your cart, you must realize that price doesn’t include shipping. Sometimes that fee can be more expensive than the actual item. If you are getting a deal on the item, and then the shipping costs are high, then you might as well buy it new from the store. Also, you have to trust that the item really is like what the seller describes. Normally people usually are very good about describing the condition of clothes. But you never know even if you receive photos.

Another way numerous moms try to score name brand outfits for their children is by scouring the outlet malls. Even though you can find discounted clothing, you’ll be lucky to find your child’s size. Also, most of the deepest clearance prices are only on the previous season’s clothing. So if you desperately need jeans for your daughter in the fall, you probably won’t find any at the huge discounts.

Besides being able to get exactly what you need no matter the season at Growing Growing Gone, you also save at least 30% off retail prices. Whether you shop in season or off season, you’ll save on the brand names you have come to trust. No more scouring the mall or paying more for shipping than you did for the piece of clothing. We offer Children’s Place, Ralph Lauren, Polo Club of NY, Tommy Hilfiger, Carters and Van Heusen just to name a few. To see all the brands we sell, click on the brand name search link at the top of the home page.

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Size 10-20 Liquidation Sale

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

While we still remain your affordable, online kids clothing store, Growing Growing Gone is now focusing on kids clothing size newborn to size 8.  Allowing us to concentrate on a smaller size range will give us the opportunity to serve your babies up to size 8 children even better.

So if you are a mom of a boy who’s in size 10 to 20 or a girl who wears size 10 to 16, now is the time to stock up as we are liquidating all of our larger sizes.  You’ll save up to 85% off the list price. Every piece ranges between $5.00 and $10.00.  This includes all the brand names you love – Christie Brooks, Mudd Girls, IZOD, Exceed, Tommy, VanHeusen, Sean Jean, Ralph Lauren and more.  As summer is right around the corner, today is the perfect time to stock up since the summer inventory is on clearance. The fall inventory will be back at liquidation prices in time for school shopping.

All of the size 10 to 16 clothing is available while supplies last so don’t wait. At these prices you can purchase everything you need for this year’s warmer weather and also buy ahead for next year. Your daughter will love to wear the Christie Brooks halters or Mudd Camo Shorts during the warmer weather. She’ll also make a splash at this summer’s evening beach party in L.A. Conduct Black Sundress.

We haven’t left your sons out of this unbelievable liquidation sale. If your boy is like most, he grows faster than you can buy. So take advantage of these rock bottom prices and purchase several pairs of the Izod Shorts for only $7.50. Available in denim, cargo and carpenter styles, you can’t go wrong with these staples for any boys’ wardrobe. While you’re getting ahead on shorts, pick up some dress shirts and polos from VanHuesen,  Greendog and Exceed. Whether you choose solid, striped or plaid, your young man will be handsome all year round.

All of your purchases will ship right to your home for one low, flat rate. Don’t wait too long or this liquidation sale will pass you by.

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Wash Less to Avoid Wear Out

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Our children get dirty, but sometimes we wash their clothes too often. Many moms routinely wash everything right after it’s worn, even if it was only on for an hour. You can save lots of money by changing your washing habits. Run the washing machine frequently. I am not referring to undershirts, socks or underwear, but unless your children played in dirt, washing jeans or sweaters every day is not necessary. However, stained or smelly clothing should be attended to right away. Many people wash their clothing just because it’s a habit or because they don’t want to rehang them.

Another way to preserve water, money and your clothing is to use cold water. Heat damages the fabric. Washing your children’s outfits in cold water will do job just as well. You will not only save money by buying fewer clothes, but you’ll also decrease your energy bills. In addition, don’t fold clothes that need to be hung and don’t hang clothes which need to be folded. Using the dryer too often also sucks money out of your wallet. Line dry your clothes instead whenever possible. Zipping up hoodies and jeans before washing them will keep the zippers from chewing up the rest of your clothing.

Denim and jeans should be washed in cold water and on gentle and short cycles. Turn them inside out before putting them to the washing machine to protect their color and fabric. Despite normal assumptions, this will clean them just as well. Air-dry your jeans until they are a little damp and then throw in the dryer to soften them up a little. Knitwear also requires special attention. Wash your knitwear separately from any other clothing which may snag them (clothes with Velcro, with buttons, rhinestones, zippers etc.) To avoid shrinkage, air dry knitwear.

Following these guidelines will make your kids’ clothing last longer. In the end, this will save you money. When you do need to replace worn out clothes, shopping at Growing Growing Gone will also keep a positive balance in your bank account. Saving 30% off retail prices on brand names without having to step a foot in the store makes any mom a happy one.

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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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Pick Just the Right Size

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Because our children grow at a normal pace at some ages and then at lightning speed during other times, picking the right size can be extremely challenging. Most moms like to stay ahead of their kids’ growth spurts but wonder what size to purchase. Every mother has woken up one morning to find that none of her daughter’s shirts will fit over her head. It seems like she literally expanded overnight. Keeping up with your child’s size doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Going to the mall or department store every month is not a realistic expectation. However, shopping by yourself never happens either. So online shopping serves as the best alternative for your ever growing child.

When you shop on line and can’t touch and feel the item, choosing the right size appears hard. Growing Growing Gone understands this. Even though each brand name fits slightly different, our sizing chart can be used as a guideline.  When in doubt, go by the child’s weight and height instead of the actual age. When purchasing a gift, get a size larger to be safe. If the manufacturer has provided size guidelines on the merchandise tag, I have already included them in the product details screen under the sizing information tab. So be sure to read those carefully before you select the size on your order.

Clearance items that are out of season can be a great investment for your child’s future wardrobe. Frugal moms who stock-up for next season when they can get great deals should be sure to buy a size bigger. Typically, your child will wear the next size up one year from the current season. It’s better for clothing to fit a little large instead of being way too small. Keep in mind that cotton pajama sets fit very snug while cargo shorts tend to be loose.

If you ever have any questions about an item, please contact me at jennifer@growinggrowinggone.ca and I will be happy to provide you with any additional measurements you need (i.e. inseam, shoulder measurement, waist or chest measurement).

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Don’t Miss the Super Blowout Sale

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Whether you have one child or many, you constantly need clothes for your ever-growing kids. Every day more and more people lose their job or receive a cut in pay. With the economy forecast cloudy, moms all over tighten their clothing budgets and prepare for less variety in wardrobes. Good news, ladies. You can add many pieces to your kids’ collection right now and stay within your budget. With our Super Blowout Sale, save up to 85% off!

All OBC summer and winter clothing is 50 – 70 % off
This Canadian label offers quality, casual clothing for boys and girls size 6-12 Months to 4-5T. Go ahead and get some items for vacation now. Come summer time, you’ll be set for those outdoor picnics, trips to the beach or playing outside. You can buy shorts starting at $3.38 or purchase an adorable sundress for only $5.98.

Along with OBC, all other winter clothing is 25 – 85% off. Stock up for next fall and winter now while you can get baby, toddlers or kids clothing at amazing prices for next year.  All sizes Newborn to Youth XL are on sale. Boys’ pants start at $3.75 and girls’ long sleeve shirts are $3.98. Be sure to take advantage of the sizing chart to get the perfect sizes since you’re buying a year ahead. You can estimate your child’s size based on how much they grew from last year to this year.

Accessories are also on sale. All Sugar and Spice hair accessories for girls are 10% off. Included in this sale is the no-slip, grippy clip that is great for fine baby hair.  These hair clips also fit bigger girls’ hair too.  Hair bands and Sugar and Spice hats are also on sale. Be prepared for summer and get your Snug as a Bug Sun Hats for boys and girls at 10% off. Snug as a Bug Sun Hats for boys and girls has this mom’s stamp of approval. With supreme sun protection, they come in cute colours and styles. Some styles are adjustable so they will grow with your child.  These sunhats really stand up to the wear and tear of children and the outdoor elements.

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2010 Style Trends

Monday, April 19th, 2010
U Girl Tie Dye Top

U Girl Tie Dye Top

Children’s clothing changes over decades and evolves with society. Some trends seem to come out of nowhere while others are really just a variation on some tried and true product. The 2010 fashion trends follow that same guideline, focusing more on the traditional items with a twist.

T-shirts have been a basic for every child’s wardrobe for generations. These staple pieces are the ideal layering item and the “never leave home without” shirt for warm weather. Kids love t-shirts for their comfort, but these days the best thing about the t-shirt is its ability to serve as a canvas for graphic art, funny words and sayings or any other type of design. You’ll see lots of t-shirts in various types in 2010 that your child just can’t live without. The Enyce Blue T-Shirt is a perfect example of this style for your boy.

Along with t-shirts, denim stands as an icon for children’s clothing. Throughout the years, styles have drifted from dark, to faded, to dark and skinny and now distressed denim has returned. Uncomfortable skinny fitting jeans didn’t last long. Now your kids can relax in casual denim like Children’s Place jeans for all sizes.

Another style from the past, tie dye, returns to the fashion scene. This psychedelic look adds fun and personality to your children’s wardrobe. Check out the U Girl Tie Dye Crop Shirt for toddlers and girls. Leggings have also come back, but with a little different flavour. Funky patterns and prints make leggings a super hot trend for 2010.

Besides leggings, girls fashion relies on hoodies (hooded sweat shirts) for a huge part of the collection. Girls love these staples and moms do too since they are so simple and easy to take care of. This year you’ll see hoodies with bold colors, interesting fabrics and dynamic patterns. Finally, buy your daughter a pair of flat sandals this season and she’ll look hip while feeling comfortable. Dress up an outfit with metallic flat sandals or keep it relaxed with a basic summer pair.

No matter what size you need, you can dress your child in the 2010 trends by browsing Growing Growing Gone. Choose the size you’re looking for or select a particular brand. Add to your cart and then your stylish clothes will ship right to your home.

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