tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post389972095412773672..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Affordable Fall Family FashionAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-86269641045897551912011-08-31T23:14:39.406-04:002011-08-31T23:14:39.406-04:00Love the outfit you created. Especially the shoes ...Love the outfit you created. Especially the shoes from Payless. Love it so much I was inspired to put together my own fall wardrobe!<br /><br />http://lovelylittlelaughter.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-spirit-of-back-to-school-shopping-i.htmlCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226669944501022145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13757618374060990512011-08-23T11:54:32.492-04:002011-08-23T11:54:32.492-04:00Shopping for my granddaughters I visited out of th...Shopping for my granddaughters I visited out of the way boutique stores and found some great bargains. Don't be afraid to visit them. Cool stuff too!!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25380248340746759752011-08-23T05:13:45.666-04:002011-08-23T05:13:45.666-04:00I always enjoy your shopping posts and love to see...I always enjoy your shopping posts and love to see the cute outfits that you've found for your girls. A little effort on your part saved your family big money.<br /><br />I love YOUR new back to school outfit. I haven't been to Payless or ON in a while and I can see that it's time to check out fall at those stores.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-62151362366656553712011-08-22T23:44:12.921-04:002011-08-22T23:44:12.921-04:00Good luck with back to school! My daughter goes t...Good luck with back to school! My daughter goes tomorrow for Pre-K! Exciting but a little hard to believe. A Kohl's is being built within walking distance of our house - I can't wait to take advantage of their sales. We do a lot of consignment, a lot of Target, and a handful of boutique items. I love mini Boden and buy one or two outfits for the following year at their online clearance sale twice a year.Erin @ Two Story Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489259700938920374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25705306393267619642011-08-22T21:32:11.252-04:002011-08-22T21:32:11.252-04:00This was such an interesting post. I haven't d...This was such an interesting post. I haven't done any back to school shopping yet (I am so far behind with moving), I think you are very organized and scored some great deals--your girls will look great. You inspireed me, I need to get motivated!!!Amy @ 11Magnolialanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176686588182000026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-55983520366323613232011-08-22T18:18:41.783-04:002011-08-22T18:18:41.783-04:00I love your ideas! I also love to shop outlets. I ...I love your ideas! I also love to shop outlets. I feel like I get a better selection and the price is usually fantastic! I also recycle clothes between my boys. They could care less. And, I NEVER pay full price! I must admit...I do splurge a little on melyself. But, I always stick with classic. :)<br />www.moddybee.blogspot.comModdy Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620218121319465705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-23821352481677093542011-08-22T16:20:33.631-04:002011-08-22T16:20:33.631-04:00Those are fabulous tips! They apply to adults too!...Those are fabulous tips! They apply to adults too! i.e. make several outfits from one purchase, etc. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59855216872923211542011-08-22T15:56:57.613-04:002011-08-22T15:56:57.613-04:00Our church started a clothing exchange last year a...Our church started a clothing exchange last year and I signed up to be on the committee. Not only am I doing a community service, I also get first pick for our family. We donate our gently used clothes and, unlike with consignment shops or Goodwill, I actually know the families who are donating the clothes & everything is FREE. :)stephaniegiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339140164968423032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-62904319580670917662011-08-22T14:25:28.697-04:002011-08-22T14:25:28.697-04:00You did GREAT! I, too, take full advantage of bot...You did GREAT! I, too, take full advantage of both tax free weekend and those $10 off coupons from Kohl's and JCPenney. I do get a lot of basics from Target and embellish with appliques, etc. I, also, get a lot of jeans from our big consignment sale. <br /><br />Headed to Courtney's blog.FrouFrouBritcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914368512077519755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-64762286691559660552011-08-22T12:59:55.851-04:002011-08-22T12:59:55.851-04:00Such great tips! We don't have kids, but I cou...Such great tips! We don't have kids, but I could definitely see how easily back-to-school shopping could break the bank.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59727469195185834992011-08-22T12:14:59.150-04:002011-08-22T12:14:59.150-04:00Great tips, Amanda! There is no reason to pay full...Great tips, Amanda! There is no reason to pay full price, especially for kids clothes. I just ordered that ON sweater this weekend! Great minds think alike...I hope it fits :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-69417447893723505712011-08-22T12:10:26.757-04:002011-08-22T12:10:26.757-04:00I love getting a coupon in the mail or online...it...I love getting a coupon in the mail or online...it is the only way I will go shopping at the mall now! Usually I do most of my kids shopping at Goodwill. It definitely takes more time and patience but the cost is well worth it! It always amazes me what I can find there...tons of name brand stuff. Some still have the tags still on it! <br />It looks like you got your girls some great items and saved your wallet some money too:-) Win win in my book!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871821199110969105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-68616748582948720212011-08-22T11:43:09.025-04:002011-08-22T11:43:09.025-04:00Great post Amanda. I LOVE getting clothes for a st...Great post Amanda. I LOVE getting clothes for a steal! I pretty much NEVER pay full price for anything. In the past month I've snagged 3 pairs of Lucky Brand Jeans for my 13 year old from a consignment shop. Total to buy brand new over $300!!! My total just under $30! LOVE that! <br /><br />And just on Friday I was out getting uniform clothes for my youngest, she's starting kindergarten too. We got a pair of navy pants from Children's Place on sale for $18. Of course three stores later, I'm in Old Navy where they're on for $10. I bought two pairs and returned the other ones before we even left the mall.<br />: )Catie @ Catie's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693440878484859938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2978222894085220582011-08-22T11:23:58.113-04:002011-08-22T11:23:58.113-04:00Super cute finds!Super cute finds!Joii C.http://www.afullday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-14030231452069650332011-08-22T10:36:46.571-04:002011-08-22T10:36:46.571-04:00I shop for my youngest at Once Upon a Child. My t...I shop for my youngest at Once Upon a Child. My teenagers shop at Plato's Closet. Me - I shop at Clothes Mentor. <br /><br><br />They're all resale shops under the same umbrella. Great clothing at fabulous (cheap) prices. LOVE saving money like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-50525538018755962011-08-22T09:46:04.916-04:002011-08-22T09:46:04.916-04:00Your girls are going to be the best dressed kids i...Your girls are going to be the best dressed kids in school! You got some adorable outfits!<br />Some of the ways I save on kids clothes are end of season sales (for next year) and thrift or consignment stores. Last year one of my boys grew out of his jeans in the middle of the school year. My first stop was the thrift store, where I found two practically brand new pairs of jeans in his size for $3 each.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25365688099659499732011-08-22T09:35:50.912-04:002011-08-22T09:35:50.912-04:00Adorable outfits Amanda! I love when things can d...Adorable outfits Amanda! I love when things can do double duty and carry into the next season. We are into our 3rd week of school, 95+ degree heat, and trying to find "appropriate" things for a teen is super hard these days. Kate is very modest fortunately! Love the outfit you put together for yourself as well. Might have to go take a look see at those shoes!Simply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22162774233596407182011-08-22T08:58:35.901-04:002011-08-22T08:58:35.901-04:00love that sweater from old navy! i have to go look...love that sweater from old navy! i have to go look for it. getting 4 girls ready for school can definitely break the bank!! we head straight to the clearance/sale racks, use coupons and i am on the email lists for the stores we like so we get coupons and sale updates.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896115614486157023noreply@blogger.com