Shorts Shopping: The Saga continues

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, May 31, 2013

My daughters are 14 and 10 years of age. They are both smack dab in the middle of a fashion crisis not of their own making.  The crisis? Shorts. Yep. Shorts!


We have been shopping for cool, fun, in style jean shorts on and offline for days now.  We aren’t being picky. Well, not on purpose.  We all just want affordable, classy, not trashy “bootie” shortie shorts. 

Repeat: I will not have shortie shorts in my house or on my girls!

Macy's
Courtesy: Macy's.com

You know the kind. The ones where the pockets hang out in front? The ones where the inseam is the size of my pinky nail? These shorts come complete with whiskers, strategically placed rips, some even have words! All meant to show as much leg and skin as possible. There are even shorter ones than those pictured above.  Older teens and 20 somethings might pull this off, but not my 14 year old.

The shorts for my 10 year old aren’t any better. She loves Justice brand clothing. Here is what I’m met with there. Not so bad in a picture or on a mannequin, but put them on a 10 yr. old playing at the park and you will soon see what I'm talking about. 

shorts
Courtesy: ShopJustice.com

What about us Moms and kids who want something in between shortie shorts and Bermudas that don’t cost 25 bucks a pair? Surely we can’t be the only ones out here searching for nice, ladylike shorts.

Am I the only Mom that still says ladylike? I hope not, but if the leftover shorts at my local stores are any indication, I am in the minority. Have the other Moms just given in and said,”Okay, buy the shortie shorts, if they are in your size! And please make it snappy, because this is our 5th store today!”?  That’s what we keep running into, no nice shorts in their sizes.

I’m not judging, I’m asking. Do you care how much skin your daughter is showing? It’s the last day of May and I’ve already inadvertently seen way too many not properly covered behinds to last me well into July! And don’t even get me started on the less than ladylike way in which some teens are forever picking and pulling trying to get those shorts out of uncomfortable spots! Trust me when I say, I'm not purposely trying to see these actions...but they are everywhere!

There I go, being all ladylike again.  And I’ll make no apologies for it. I’m a classy lady doing my best to raise classy daughters in a world bent on making them anything but. 

Sigh.


We did find these perfect shorts at Macy's, but they are on sale for 27.99 a pair!

shorts
Courtesy: Macy's.com

Sigh again.

I’ll take my daughters shopping again today because I know 2 local stores got in new shipments yesterday. I pray they will both find at least one pair of jean shorts that are cool, fun and in style.

I might even pay more than normal for them! Wish me good luck.

How do you deal with the less is more trend in teen and tween clothing?

Wordless Wednesday- Local Love

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I saw this poster over the weekend and had to snap a picture of it. I think it represents Nashville, TN. perfectly.

Tennessee
Local Love

Where do you live? Let me know with a comment! Got a WW post up on your blog? Let me know that too so I can stop by.

Vimbly helps you take on New York

in , , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, May 27, 2013
Thank you to Vimbly.com for sponsoring this blog post. I was selected for this sponsorship by Sverve.com. All opinions expressed here are my own.


Planning a family vacation to New York just got whole lot easier thanks to a wonderful website I recently got introduced to.

 If you live in New York or are planning a trip there, I invite you to check out Vimbly


logo
Courtesy: Vimbly.com

About Vimbly:

“Vimbly shows open time slots for activities, classes, & date ideas by different businesses on a single page and lets users book directly.  These activities include dance, cooking, glassblowing, pizza making, wine tasting, intro to cigars, learning to DJ, improv, scotch pairing, samurai sword fighting, persuasion class, and hundreds more.

Not only does Vimbly show you pricing on each activity, they show the times available for you to book each activity. All useful tools when you are trying to plan a vacation, day trip, or if you live in the city that never sleeps, find something to make you interesting. 


 
Vimbly
Courtesy: Vimbly



I was looking for family friendly NYC activities and these were just two I found.
New York and pizza go hand in hand, so of course we would have to take the NYC Pizza bus tour.
And I know we would all enjoy seeing Manhattan while on this brunch cruise!

cruise
Courtesy: Vimbly
With just one click I knew how much each activity would cost and the best time to book. Vimbly takes the guess work out of planning your trip and activities.

If I lived in New York I would find Vimbly.com an invaluable resource! It has helped me get a handle on what things cost for a family vacation to this awesome city.

I hope Vimbly.com adds more cities because I would use this online tool for every trip we plan.
You can learn more about Vimbly by visiting their website, following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Are you planning a trip to New York soon?

Apple TV Gift Card Giveaway

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Welcome to the Apple TV Giveaway Event!
Hosted by Famous Free Samples


famous free samples giveaway
Courtesy: Famous Free Samples
I'm teaming up with a great group of bloggers this week to offer you another great giveaway! 
We want to give away an Apple TV, in the form of a $100 Apple gift card, to one lucky winner!

About the Apple TV:
"Apple TV gives you access to the best 1080p HD content - including blockbuster movies, your music and photos, and more - right on your widescreen TV. You can even play content from your iOS devices on your TV using AirPlay."


About the Giveaway:
This giveaway begins on May 22nd and will run through June 5th at 11:59pm EST. Open to residents of the US only, 18+.

Use the PromoSimple form below to enter the giveaway. Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win. Best of luck to all!


Win an Apple TV


Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way to share this giveaway. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for shipping of prize.

Learn a new craft from home with #Craftsy

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, May 20, 2013
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive monetary compensation should you click through the links and purchase an online class or join their referral program. Thank you in advance for your support. 



Have you ever wished there was an easy way to learn a new crafting skill? Every time I go into my local craft supply store I see the sign-up sheets for at least one or two classes I'd love to take but the timing never seems to work out. Now, thanks to my new sponsor Craftsy, I can take a class anytime I want to!



Craftsy online classes
Courtesy: Craftsy.com
         


About Craftsy:

Craftsy is the leading online social crafting platform. We offer full-length, professionally-produced HD video courses in quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, food, jewelry, paper craft, and more. Custom interactive features allow students to connect directly with each other and with award-winning instructors.

You are see the whole list of classes available by going HERE.  There is a how to on Jam & Marmalade that I have my eye on. And I also want to take a refresher class on sewing, because honestly, my 7th grade home economics class skills leave a little to be desired!

Speaking of sewing, Craftsy offers several free classes like this Free Online Quilting Class! Just do a quick search and I'm sure you will find a free or very affordable class in your area of interest because there are
several classes on sale right now. So go ahead and indulge your desire to learn something new, or perhaps join me on brushing up on a skill that's a little rusty!


Another great feature of Craftsy is the Gift any class feature. 


craftsy
Courtesy: Craftsy.com

"Want to give someone a Craftsy class, but not sure which one to pick? With our "Gift Any Class" cards, you can buy a loved one any Craftsy class of their choosing for $30! Just fill out the form with their contact information and we'll send them a link to choose whichever Craftsy class they've got their eye on, for free. It has never been easier to give the gift of crafting fun!" 


I think Craftsy has come up with a wonderful solution for us time crunched crafters! I hope you'll visit them soon. Not only do they offer classes and a vibrant community, Craftsy also offers you a way to earn a little money with their referral program. Join Crafty's affiliate program today by clicking HERE.


Are you a crafter? What project are you currently working on? 





When a representative from Safer Brands contacted me about possibly doing a review for their organic products I quickly researched the company prior to saying yes. We have had bad experiences with lawn and garden products in the past and I wanted to make sure these products were something beneficial and truly safe to work with. Within 3 minutes of visiting their informative website, I was replying to that email with Yes, please!  Here's what I learned.


I received  free products from Safer Brand to facilitate this review. However, all opinions are 100% my own. 




About Safer Brand Lawn Care:


Organic lawn care


Safer Brand's tag line says it all: It's Organic, It's Effective, It's Safer Brand. The website also states: "Safer® Brand carries the natural gardening products you need for your organic garden, lawn and houseplants. Our insecticides and herbicides are all natural, containing no synthetic or man-made chemicals. Whatever your organic gardening needs are, Safer® Brand can help."


That sounded really good to me since we live on a pretty large property and safety of our yard, outside animals and waterways is very important to us. We waited for the arrival of our products. 




Here's what we received:

Weed control
Safer Brand Restore and Weed Control Step 1 & 2




restore
Safer Brand Lawn Restore Step 3 & 4




spreader
Safer Brand Thermometer and Application Calendar





Trying Products:

Our products arrived in late April just in time to apply. The only problem was it rained every time we were free to apply the products.  We finally caught a break in the weather and got busy.




Here is a photo of the Restore in our spreader.


spreader




And a photo of my wonderful husband spreading Safer Brand Restore on our lawn.



My hubby




I even added the Weed Prevention Plus product to my flower beds prior to mulching.



Safer Brand Weed Prevention Plus


My Thoughts:


I was pleased that the Safer Brand products had no chemical odor. The products smell more grainy than anything. In fact, I saw curious birds coming down to peck and investigate the pellets under a tree. I didn't have to worry about them, my outside kitty, or the lawn! 


So far I am very pleased with the Safer Brand products and will keep you updated with the results as we work through the product application process which happens in July and September. After that I will give my full review. 


I invite you to check out Safer Brand products if you are looking for a safe alternative to harsh chemicals. Visit their website HERE or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.


Please share in comments: Where would you like to use Safer products in your yard?






Famous Free Samples’ Apple TV Giveaway Event



apple logo
Courtesy:Famous Free Samples

Hi Blogging friends! Are you looking for a free way to increase your social media followers? Then why not join me on TipHero's latest event? You will love the results!


Sign-ups are now open for Famous Free Samples’ latest giveaway event!
  • This event is free to join with an announcement post. If you don't wish to post the announcement, please send the $5 non-post fee to tiphero@gmail.com
  • You'll receive 1 free link for participating (either Twitter or Pinterest)
  • Additional links (RSS/Email, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest) are available for $5 each
  • Sign-ups for this event end on May 20th
  • Event runs from May 22 - June 5
  • Prize: An Apple TV (in the form of a $100 Apple Gift Card)

Please send all payments to tiphero@gmail.com as a "gift" via PayPal.
Sign up for this event here.
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