Top Kids Costumes for Halloween

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Get a head start on Halloween with the top costume themes of 2015 from Costume Express! They're also offering15% off when you spend $75! Check out the top costume themes below and don't forget to use coupon code SAVE175 at checkout. This offer expires on September 10th. 

Top Costume Themes for 2015

Avengers Costumes

Minions Costumes

Inside Out Costumes

Paw Patrol Costumes

Disney Descendants Costumes	Superhero Costumes
Cinderella Costumes	Disney Frozen Costumes

Browse the full selection of all of the hottest costumes for the entire family at CostumeExpress.com ! 

Tips for Throwing a Splashin' Pool Party

Whether it's for your kiddo's birthday or simply to mix up the fun, summer sets the stage for many creative party ideas. And with a little help from Birthday Express, you'll have everything you need to celebrate the good times. Here are three party themes that are perfect for summer.

Splashin' Pool Party - Everyone loves pool parties, so why not make it a day of water-based fun? Get the party started with Birthday Express' Splashin' Pool Party Value Party Pack! This pack includes all the essentials you’ll need to put together a fun-filled poolside celebration. The cute, round invitations will make a splash even before the party starts; and the dinner and dessert plates, cups, napkins, tablecover, forks, and spoons will help you set the perfect table. The pool party value pack also comes with balloons, curling ribbons, and crepe paper to make this party a hit!

Sharks Party - For those kids who love to live on the wild side, Birthday Express' Sharks party theme is a great twist for a pool party. Set up an underwater adventure with the Sharks Value Party Pack, which has all the elements you'll need to arrange an amazing party. The kids will love vibrant and colorful tableware, balloons, aqua blue crepe paper, sharks lunch napkins, and "Danger!" Shark Party invites.

Carnival Games Party - If your child is a fan of amusement parks and carnivals, then they'll love Birthday Express' Carnival Games party theme. The Carnival Games Value Party Pack can turn any room in your house or your backyard into an exciting carnival experience full of candy, fun, and laughter. Each Carnival Games party pack contains all the party supplies you need to get your themed party off the ground. Don't wait around for the next carnival to come to town! Create your own and make party planning as easy as eating cotton candy!

Splashin' Pool Party Value Party Pack

Sharks Value Party Pack

Carnival Games Value Party Pack

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How to Throw Peppa Pig Birthday Party

Party with Peppa Pig! Treat your little one to a super celebration with this cute theme from the party experts at BirthdayExpress.com. Peppa Pig loves spending time with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, her little brother George, and all her friends! And we bet your little one loves spending time with them, too. So treat your son or daughter to a celebration the whole family will love with a Peppa Pig party!

Peppa Pig Party Supplies - You can get a complete Peppa Pig party at Birthday Express. If you’re not sure where to start, try a Peppa Pig Party in a Box. Simply select the number of little piggies attending your party and click “Get Started.” From there, select the Party in a Box that best suits your needs. Or, if your hosting a party for 8 guests or less, consider the Peppa Pig Value Party Pack. The Value Party Pack makes it easy for hosts with the most to get their child’s birthday celebration started! All of the basics have been bundled together in one convenient pack to make planning a cinch! Perfectly-sized for a party of 8 guests, this pack is big enough for a small gathering, as well as versatile enough so that extra place settings can be added without excess.

Peppa Pig Party Decorations - Sky Blue Matte Balloons, Pink Sparkle Star Foil Balloons, pink, white, and yellow crepe paper, sunflower yellow with white polka dot cone hats ... Birthday Express has all the decor to make your Peppa Pig party perfect. For an extra bright party, check out the Pink or the Yellow Paper Decorating Kit! Guests are also sure to love the Peppa Pig Plastic Tablecover and the Red Foil Star Gleam 'N Burst Centerpiece.

Peppa Pig Party Favors - Give each guest a Peppa Pig Filled Party Favor Box that comes complete with lots of themed sweets and treats! Set one out at each place setting or send home some fun with each guest as they leave – it’s the perfect way to say, “thank you,” for celebrating the birthday kid’s big day! Best of all, they are sturdy, easy to assemble, and priced just right! Or, you could make your own party favors using the Mimosa Striped Paper Treat Bags. You can fill them with crayons, candy, mini pinwheels, activity books, and more!

Peppa Pig Value Party Pack

Peppa Pig Balloon Bouquet

Pink Chevron Dot Decorating Kit

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Storybook Costumes for Your Prince or Princess

Abracadabra, fire to ice, sprinkle some fairy dust, and your little one can dress-up like their favorite Disney character with Costume Express' Storybook merchandise!

If Cinderella is their fairy tale heroine, Costume Express' Cinderella Costume will make them look genuine! If Anna from Frozen is their gal, the Anna Coronation Tutu Gown will definitely boost their morale. And for those little boys who love adventure and flight, the Peter Pan Costume is sure to delight!

All these costumes and more can be worn year-round -- whether for summer fun, Halloween, Disney-themed parties, or just because it's Wednesday!

Your little one will look so adorable in their costume and feel like the prince or princess that they are. Popular costumes include Cinderella, Frozen, and Peter Pan, and you can find them all at Costume Express.

Disney Cinderella Movie Deluxe Kids Outfit 4-6X

Frozen: Girls Prestige Anna Coronation Gown Tutu Costume

Peter Pan Disney Toddler / Child Costume Child Small (4-6)

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Plan the Perfect 1st Birthday Party, Easy as 1, 2, 3!

They're sweet and cute and so much fun, so honor your kiddo with a 1st Birthday party when they turn one! Make the day even more special with a 1st birthday party theme from Birthday Express! Here are three particularly adorable 1st Birthday party themes to check out:

Lil Prince 1st Birthday - Give your little prince the royal treatment on his first birthday. All Lil' Prince 1st birthday party supplies are high quality and feature delightful designs and colors. You can even have the birthday boy's picture printed on dinner plates, invitations, centerpieces and favor boxes. Give your little one a celebration like none other with the Lil' Prince 1st birthday personalized party theme.



Look Whoo's 1 (Pink) - This owl-themed décor is a hoot and a half, with customizable party supplies that are perfect for your child's first birthday. With the Look Whoo's 1 Pink party theme, you can choose from a huge selection of pre-designed packs and tailor the decorations to make your child's party experience one-of-a-kind. Spend less time and energy on party preparation and more time enjoying your little one's special day.



Dr. Seuss 1st Birthday - Kids of all ages will enjoy these unique party supplies featuring timeless Dr. Seuss characters, such as Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, and Fox in Socks. And by adding a special photo and personalized message, you can make sure your little one gets special attention on the big day. Planning a birthday celebration with the Dr. Seuss 1st Birthday party theme is as easy as one fish, two fish!

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Hot deal alert! Get up to 66% off Frozen Costumes

While most adults still decide on the perfect costume, many kids have already made up their mind for what they want to be on Halloween. If you and your children are looking for Frozen favorites, check out Costume Express today. They cut prices and are now offering up to 66% off Frozen costumes, while supplies last. Don't miss your chance to shop this great sale today and check out a few of my favorites below.

Disney Frozen Snow Queen Costume $14.97, 51% Off	Disney Frozen Deluxe Anna Costume $19.97, 43% Off

Disney Frozen Elsa Wand $2.97, 58% Off	Disney Frozen Elsa Girls Wig $7.97, 47% Off

Disney Frozen Deluxe Elsa Costume $19.97, 51% Off	Disney Frozen Elsa Kids Sparkle Shoes $9.97, 34% Off

Shop all Frozen costumes now >> Up to 66% off Frozen Costumes at Costume Express

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It's Not to LATE: Trendy #BacktoSchool Backpacks

I've found four trendy backpacks for tweens, teens and young adults! It's not to late to go back to school in style with a dependable and durable backpack. Adidas has quality backpacks for any age. Prints and color selections for either a guy or gal. Check out my top picks...

adidas Dark Floral Backpack Multicolor Price: 45.00 adidas Carry a bit of the tropics with this floral-themed backpack. The tropical-print bag has two main compartments, a front zip pocket and an inside organizer. It's equipped with D-rings on the sides and adjustable shoulder straps.

adidas Reversible Backpack MULTCO Price: 55.00 adidas Change it up in a flash. This backpack easily unclips and turns inside out to a completely different bag. Either way, you have all the storage and bottle pockets you need to get your goods packed.

adidas Rumble Backpack MULTCO Price: 55.00 adidas Sleek, modern and completely practical, this backpack has a HYDROSHELL-coated exterior to help keep dry whatever you've got inside. The front laptop pocket is big enough to double as a shoe storage pocket, and the padded straps and back cushion as you carry your load.

adidas Capital Sling Pack BLACK Price: 65.00 adidas Toss this easy-to-carry bag over your shoulder and go. You'll stay organized with numerous pockets, a front compression flap to secure the outside pocket and an organizational feature inside. An adjustable LOADSPRING strap helps carry the weight.

Don't miss out, YOU can get 30% off select accessories!
Code: ACCESSORIZE

30% off select accessories at adidas

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FREEBIE ALERT: Online Chore Chart!

FREE online chore chart that turns chores into rewarding fun where they can choose to save, share or spend their earnings.

Motivating Your Kids Is Easy: Just 1-2-3:

1) Sign-up for MyJobChart!

2) Assign Chores to Your Kids

3) Reward Your Kids For Great Work!

I just joined and will be trying this out with my daughter. It looks like a creative way for kids to earn rewards by doing household chores. It's 100% COMPLETELY free, how awesome is that?!

Click here to sign-up for MyJobChart.

Deal ALERT: an EXTRA 25% off kids clothing!

Huge savings alert! 

I'm so excited to share with you that beginning 1/13, Tea Collection is offering an extra 25% off already reduced sale items with promo code wow25. Now's your chance to stock up on comfortable and stylish clothes from Tea! Hurry, don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great sale from Tea Collection because this sale ends on 1/20 at 9PM PST! 

Happy Shopping! 

WOW... I'm late!

It's been a little under a year since this article "Johnson & Johnson and Wal-Mart Sued for Selling Toxic Baby Shampoo" was posted and I'm just reading it now. My little Prince has very sensitive skin since birth so I've always leaned towards using Aveeno Baby Wash and Shampoo. BUT I do have a bottle or two of J&J Shampoo in my cabinets. I'm sure we've all received those J&J gift bags full of baby products during pregnancy. I received quite a few and I'm glad I never got around to using them! As mother we all want to protect our little ones and give them the best possible care we can -- so I'm on a mission to find the best natural products out there for children. Leave a comment or tweet me with any recommendations... I'd love to hear what other mothers are using for their children.

Extreme Bubbles "Dip Stix" Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit Review

Priced at UNDER $15 Extreme Bubbles "Dip Stix" Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit are a must-have for kids of all ages. I thought my 6-year old would have a bit of trouble getting the hang of it -- but she caught on really quick, lol, quicker then me! If you've thought you seen big bubbles... you haven't seen anything until you try out the Dip Stix. My little one and I enjoyed hours of fun with this kit, allowing us to create GIANT SIZED bubbles easily. It comes packaged in a slim box and contains everything you need to start making big bubbles; collapsible bubble wand, concentrated big bubble solution, and a built-in container to hold all of the big bubble solution.

My favorite thing about this kit is that there's an instructional Dip Stix "Tricks" video available on their website where you can learn how to do amazing tricks with these big bubbles. My daughter and I watched the video, picked out our favorite trick -- hers is the Bubbles in a Bubble and mine the Snap Down. Oh yeah, the tubes look awesome too! Check out the Tricks video below...

Extreme Bubbles definitely encourages both children and adults to "Get outside and play." I felt like the biggest kid on the block, lol. These bubbles are sure to attrack groups of children too! They all had a ton of fun trying to pop these huge bubbles with their heads. One thing I would say is stock up on big bubble solution because once your out there will be a crowd of mini frowns.

Stop by http://www.xtremebubbles.com/ to read more about the Dip Stix Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit -- it's even been featured on NBC's Today Show!

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