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  • No Tie Kids Shoelaces that WORK!

    No Tie Kids Shoelaces that WORK!

    For the first two weeks of 1st grade my daughter would come home with her shoelaces tied in what seemed like hundreds of tiny knots. She is still learning how to tie her shoes so in her rush during the school day she resorts to just tying knots. This method does not successfully keep the laces off the ground – so it isn’t safe.

    I did an investigative search on Amazon and found these gems. No Tie Shoelaces from Homar. They are very reasonably priced and they work!! It takes a bit of time to get them through the lace holes but once installed they make getting shoes on soooo much easier.

    Hint: Be sure to cross the middle two laces and thread them through the loop on the tongue. This will keep the tongue from sliding down when your child puts their feet into the shoe.

    These no ties shoelaces come in a wide array of colors, even rainbow. They have them for kids and adults. I have even used them on a pair of sneakers to make them slip-ons! Check them out using our affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/2LEgUDf

    No Tie Shoelaces for Kids – Brown
    No Tie Shoelaces on
    Focus 2 Performance Athletic Shoes – C9 Champion® Mint Green from Target
  • Communion Dress Options that Won’t Break the Bank

    Communion Dress Options that Won’t Break the Bank

    Springtime – the flowers are just starting to bloom, the sun is shining, and Communion season is upon us. This year my daughter will be celebrating her own communion and so a few months ago we began our hunt for the perfect outfit. However, finding a communion dress for her proved to be difficult in Maine. We drove an hour and a half to the Maine Mall (we have one mall, can you believe it?) but had no luck! Ultimately, we turned to Amazon and were pleasantly surprised.

    Dress: We wanted something simpler and this white chiffon dress was perfect. The flowy sleeves and pleated front add just the right amount of detail and the tie in the back insures a snug fit. Find it here on amazon: https://amzn.to/2WHUtjg

    Shoes: I’m a big fan of the SmartFit shoes from Payless. This Girls’ Cici Flower Heel fits well and has a secure strap. We found these shoes on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HU4MgP

    Veil: A veil was the first think my daughter wanted, she would have worn a paper bag as long as she had a veil. While this option was a bit pricier than others, it has a floral wreath that compliments her shoes. https://amzn.to/2I7M7gP

    Gloves: The final touch! How often do have the chance to fancy wear gloves? I couldn’t pass on this request and I found these. https://amzn.to/2ZVwH9H

    Some other dresses we loved were:

    Adorable Lace Dress with Heart Cut Out!
    Lace Embroidery Dress in White
    Floor Length Flutter Sleeve Dress
  • BOGO 50% Family Swimwear

    BOGO 50% Family Swimwear

    It’s time to buy that new swimsuit for the summer! Grab swimwear for the whole family and save with Target’s Buy One Get One 50% off. They tend to sell out their most popular styles quickly, so get them before they are gone.

    We picked-up this cute one-piece suit for our youngest – it makes her feel like a mermaid! It even has ultraviolet protection factor of 50+.

    Fun Fact: This suit and others like it at Target are made out of Repreve® polyester which is made from recycled plastic bottles!