Back to School Fashion for Kids

This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included back to school essentials and clothes as compensation.

I blinked and summer was over. “Where has the time gone,” said every parent ever when August rolls around. It always goes by so fast, and then you find yourself scrambling to get all of their school essentials taken care of in a weekend. At least that’s what happens to me. Sticking to one store to get what Levi and Elle needs for back to school clothes simplifies life, and I need simple right now. II love going to Kohl’s because they always have cute clothes at great prices.

Elle is really into skirts these days, and Kohl’s has a variety of cotton, machine-washable skirts with shorts underneath. I love these skirts because she can play and be modest at the same time. With elle the more sparkle the happier she is, so I found her skirts with gold glitter on it in neutral beige and gray with graphic t-s to mix and match.

$7 t-shirts are a steal! We made out like bandits. We’re going to go back to Kohl’s to get more with my Kohl’s cash that I earned.

I also got her My Little Pony Socks and some zip-up ankle boots. She particularly loved that they had a “high heel” and some glitter on them. Ha-ha! Anything to make her smile and keep her feet happy is fine by me.

Boy clothes have come a long way. It used to be like an Easter egg hunt to find cute boy clothes, but Kohl’s has them everywhere. I love that all I have to think about are t-shirts and pants for Levi. I found some stretch denim and khaki joggers with a bunch of cotton, graphic t-shirts and he is set for the school year.

I also got Levi new shoes, and I fell in love with these gray ones by Carter’s with velcro because they can go with any outfit and they are ones he can start learning to put on himself. Although, I must say he is a master at taking them off (le sigh). Maybe it’s because he wants to stare at his new Paw Patrol socks and tell me the name of dog. Either way, it’s cuteness all around.

If you’re feeling the back to school pressure and your mind and wallet need some peace, be sure to shop between August 4th and August 20th at Kohl’s. You can get $10 of $50 you spend on back to school clothes. Just use promo code BTS10 if you shop online, and that includes kid’s clothes, junior clothes, young men’s clothes, footwear, Juniors’ accessories, and character backpack purchases. You can thank me later. Also, Kohl's friend and family sale will be happening August 17th-20th and you get a whole 20% off with the code SAVER.

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Photos by Rennai Hoefer

UNDERWEAR OVERHAUL

This post is sponsored by Kohl's. The panties included in this post were received as compensation.

When was the last time you completely overhauled your underwear drawer? I mean, seriously, got rid of any torn, worn, old or stained panties, bras and socks. I'll be honest with you guys, it has been years since I have really done that. During my first pregnancy I bought a bunch of new underwear to get me through all of my body changes, and out of sheer laziness I kept underwear that was too big or past its prime because I knew I was going to be pregnant again soon. Now that we have had our second baby and I'm back to my normal body shape, I did a MUCH needed overhaul on my "unmentionables" thanks to Kohl's.

I spent three years of my life as a personal stylist brutally going through my clients' drawers and closets getting rid of anything that didn't fit. I don't know why it took me so long to do the same for myself. Now that I've done it I feel so much more organized. My body is also happier because I'm finally wearing underwear that looks pretty and fits right.

One thing that most people don't know when they purchase underwear is that they should most often buy a size larger than their dress size. Say, what?!

Many people purchase underwear using their dress size, but most underwear falls at the widest parts of our bodies - our hips. That usually qualifies going up one more size. I'm a size 6, but my hips, tummy and butt are more like an 8/10. So, even though I wear medium tops, skirts and dresses, I buy size large in underwear. Doing this will also help avoid indentations and muffin top.

Another thing people don't know is that they need to branch out into different styles and brands to provide various shapes and styles to compliment the dresses, skirts and pants they will be wearing. If you wear jeans daily you can pretty much wear whatever panties you want, but that's not the reality of most women's wardrobes. So, I purchased bikinis, boy shorts, and thongs to meet all of my needs. In addition to different styles you also want to have different colors. Black, white, skin-tone are the main ones to have, and then you can go from there. Subtle patterns are fun to have, but make sure you have plenty of solid pairs of panties because those will show the least underneath your clothing.

I've written out all of the items I purchased, which can be used as a shopping list for your underwear overhaul. If you allocate $200 you can get three new bras, 9 pairs of underwear, socks and tanks during the Kohl's intimates sale taking place from March 3rd to March 16th at your local Kohl's and online. For every $40 you spend you get $10 off. Plus, there will be bonus deals available. Include INTIMATES10 promo code when you purchase online. 

Skin-colored bra
Black bra
White bra
White tank
Black tank
Skin-colored tank
Black bikinis
White bikinis
Skin-colored bikinis
Black thong
Skin-colored thong
White thong
White ankle socks
Black ankle socks

This post is sponsored by Kohl's. I received the included panties as compensation. My blog may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy policies of those other websites. When you click on a link, your information may be collected by those websites so I encourage you to read their privacy policies. Any affiliate links are not associated with Kohl's.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer.