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Dressed Up Tweens.

Dressed Up Tweens.

Let’s face it – everyday tween dressing is hard.  Harder still is a party dress.  So many of the dresses are just too mature.  By mature, I mean, well, um, revealing, tacky and in poor taste.  Whew.  So, what’s a mom to do?  Cotillion is flooded with sixth grade girls all needing party dresses and 13 year old girls are sometimes having birthdays or bat mitzvah’s that...

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Easy Breezy Dresses…

Easy Breezy Dresses…

I've already featured two J McLaughlin dresses in this post and I'm about to show you a 3rd. Why are these so great? Well here's why: the fabric was modeled after a French swimwear line. Think of the softest most luxurious swimsuit you have ever felt and know that this material is better. It is breathable on hot days and super easy to pack. Plus the fabric is thick enough to drape in the most flattering way, while concealing flaws, and yet because of this swimsuit material, it won't stifle you in the oppressive heat and humidity we are having. Better yet, with a simple hand wash or gentle cycle and a drip dry (again, perfect for travel), it will look brand new.

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Bits & Pieces….

Bits & Pieces….

I have all these little bits and pieces to write about, but they never seem to make it into a post. So, this my Bits and Pieces post, full of tips and nods to people, places and products...lots of products...

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A Tween’s Wardrobe….Harder Than you Might Think

A Tween’s Wardrobe….Harder Than you Might Think

First of all, keep reading through the end of this post as there is a coupon for Snap Kids attached.  This is good for all their clothes: girls ages newborn to tween & for boys newborn to size 8. My oldest daughter is turning 11 this month. Elizabeth has a 14 year old and thus I have been hearing for a couple years how hard it is to find clothes for this age group.  Many lines that cater to...

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