Fashion Fun & Loyalty Rewards Program for Tween Girls: Club Z @fashionplaytes #ad

Even as a small child I had a distinct personalize fashion sense. All girls are unique and express themselves differently and my favorite way to do so has always been through my clothing. FPgirl is an awesome website dedicated to tween girls who love fashion, too. FBgirl allows girls to create their own outfit with well-known name brand clothing and then they can purchase the fashions they create! That is so much fun and exciting.

FBgirl has a new Club Z loyalty program just for girls, too...
What is Club Z?
Club Z is a FREE loyalty program for girls. In exchange for their opinions, feedback and participation in fun quizzes and challenges, they earn rewards and enter contests for cool prizes. Club Z is the brainchild of FPgirl by FashionPlaytes, the dynamic and trusted social destination that gives Generation Z girls a voice (just as we have the Y Generation and Millennials, now we have Generation Z). And yes, that’s where the “Z” in Club Z comes from!

Be sure to check out this awesome website. Plus, we have some great coupon codes for our readers:
Use code: USFAMILY for 10% off your purchase
Use code: SUMMER13 for $10 off a purchase of $30 or more

Those are some great coupon codes and you can also use them both when purchasing!
Take a look and let us know what you think. This would be a great present for tweens and I can't wait to show it to my niece. She will really love this and I think your tween girls will, too. 

More about FBgirl
FPgirl, created by FashionPlaytes, is the ultimate fashion, style and social destination for tween girls, home to the online Style Mag and Club Z. FPgirl was founded in 2009. There are now close to 1 million registered users on FPgirl, who have created over 10 million clothing designs!

FPgirl.com invites girls to design and wear their own clothes. They can pick out the style and color, and then add their own flair with fun embellishments, including their own brand label!

Disclosure: This post was written for FPgirl in conjunction with US Family Guide. Compensation was provided, but all opinions written are my own. 

CrazyDogTshirts.com Recycle T-Shirt Review & Shirt Giveaway

There are many things that my sister and I agree on during pregnancy, one of the main things being that comfy clothes are a MUST! We often see each other walking around the house is stretchy pants and t-shirts. Now that I think of it, my husband and I both agree on a couple things when it comes to clothing, I dress him better than he dresses himself and if a t-shirt isn't comfortable, it's not worth wearing or even buying.

With all of that being said I want to introduce you to my newest comfy shirt from CrazyDogTshirts.com.

Things have grown on my body making it a little more difficult to take a picture without parts of words missing, it says "Yes... I wore this shirt yesterday!" Love it! Plus, the women's Recycle t-shirt is only $16.99

I know my family had a wonderful time joking about whether or not I'd done laundry or showered in a while. (And I do laundry & shower every day just so you know!)

CrazyDogTshirts.com was started in 2004 in a dorm room! (Love it!) They "specialize in funny and vintage apparel, printed on ultra soft tshirts."  

My thoughts

I loved searching through their site to find a t-shirt and spent a lot of time smiling and laughing. The shirt I finally decided on is so cute and, above all, super comfortable! It fits me very well, too. I don't mean just the size, but I feel like I was able to find something that fits my personality! I know deep down everyone wants the shirt that says "Spooning leads to Forking" or the "hairy chest" shirt, but would rather play it safe. Now you can find the shirt that fits your personality at CrazyDogTshirts.com! 

Do you wear Tshirts with sayings on them, or find yourself wanting to get a tshirt from CrazyDogTshirts.com? Well you're in luck because it is...

Giveaway Time

One Lucky CTM Reader Will Receive Their Choice of T-Shirt ($16.99 or less) from CrazyDogTshirts.com! This giveaway is open to US Residents, 18+ Years of age and will end on Sunday, March 24th at 11:59pm. Good Luck!

Chichanella Bella Vintage Inspired Swimwear Free Shipping Coupon Code #usfamilyblogger

Chichanella Bella is a Vintage Inspired Swimwear Company for babies and children. This collection reflects influences of the 1920's through the 1970's. Ruffles, flowers, polka dots and stripes give this vintage inspired swimwear line for babies and children a nostalgic feel. Paired with matching bonnets adorned with ruffles, flowers and bows, the swimsuits carry such whimsical names as Rowboat Rosie, Cotton Candy, Lifeguard Lu Lu and Diving Daisy. Thoughtful touches such as snap bottoms, hand rolled rosettes and UPF 50+ rated fabrics are just some of the details that make this collection distinct. 

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The Edge Tie-Dye Kangaroo Hoodie Shirt Review & Giveaway

Part of me thinks I should have been born in the 60s. I would have definitely been a hippie traveling around in my VW van, flowers in my hair and enjoying every minute of it. Even though I was born in the 80s, there are many things still around and popular today, including Tie-Dye. I love tie-dye shirts and so do my kids. We actually started an art project one day, trying to make our own tie-dye shirts, but ended up with a huge mess and had no idea what we were doing. I think I will leave it up to the professionals, which is why I was so excited to find The Edge Tie Dye Handcrafted Boutique.

About The Edge
We are a completely handcrafted tie dye boutique established in 1990 and we do all of the dying by hand, one piece at a time.  No vats or bulk dying.  Sometimes the cats help.  Our goal is to create affordable and unique wearable art using the highest quality, brand name, cotton & rayon clothing and to make your purchase of massive quantities a pleasant experience.

We use fiber reactive dyes that we custom mix (with magic) to create our unique color patterns.  All of our items are completely colorfast and safe.  We promise no one will turn blue.  All cotton clothing is machine washable with your other darks, in warm or cold water and you can tumble dry. No running, shrinking or fading... guaranteed!

My Thoughts
I was so excited to look through The Edge Tie Dye's awesome selection of tie-dye items and have to admit it was very hard to decide which one I liked the best, especially since there were options for both adults and children. My son, Liam, really wanted one for his own, so the owner was nice enough to send an item for both of us! I received the Kangaroo Hoodie Shirt and he got the long-sleeved t-shirt for kids.

This is Liam wearing his tie dye shirt! We were actually at the hospital for one of his chemo treatments and I chose this shirt because it is so soft and comfortable. Plus, he loves the colors and design! It has been perfect for the cooler winter months we've experienced here in Georgia.

I, on the other hand, am always cold in the winter and am pretty much always wearing a sweatshirt, so I was very excited when I spotted the Kangaroo Hoodie, which is a soft cotton sweatshirt with a hood. It has quickly become my favorite shirt and I wear it weekly. It follows me around the house so I can put it on when I get cold and take if off when I get hot chasing after the boys. It's the most comfortable shirt I own and I love it!

There were many colors from which to choose and also many different designs. I love the swirls, but you can choose from a rainbow, heart, flame or many other designs, too. I really cannot say enough about my shirt and the quality of it. Since I've worn it so often, it has been washed several times and guess what? Just like the guarantee says, the colors have not faded one bit. It's as beautiful and colorful as it was when I received it.

Ready for a giveaway?

 One Lucky Reader Will Win Their Choice of Kangaroo Hoodie Sweatshirt from The Edge Tie-Dye. Winner can choose whether they want one for an adult or child as well as the colors and design!

Carter's Halloween Boo-tique Outfits & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

My boys are very active and know how to make the most out of every day. Even as babies, they were always on the go. For this reason, I have to be very picky about the clothes I buy them. I want clothes that are long-lasting, made for play, confortable and don't cost me a bundle. This is exactly why I love Carter's! I always find great prices and fashionable clothes for babies and children, which why this is also my go-to brand for baby shower presents and gifts. I have actually saved all of Josiah's Carter's baby clothes for Liam and, after all these years, they still have so much wear left in them, we'll be using them for the next baby, too.

It just so happens that one of my favorite holidays, Halloween, is coming up very soon and Carter's has the most adorable Halloween clothing.The weather is always a bit chilly during the fall season and Carter's clothes are not only soft and durable, but cozy and warm, too! This is the perfect combination for your little one this fall.

Whether online or in-stores, make a statement that’s sweeter than candy with cute and cozy costumes and trick-or-treat tees for your baby’s first Halloween. Costumes choices include a lion, ladybug, pumpkin and more!

Liam wants to be a lion this year, so when we were looking at the Halloween costumes on Carters.com, he picked out this adorable costume. You can just tell from the picture it is super-soft, too.

 Want an adorable costume for your little sweet pea? Look at this adorable Flower Costume from Carter's.

This is such a cute little costume! Wish I had a little girl to dress up in this one.

 Carter’s offers a variety of spooky styles pj’s featuring 2 and 3 piece sets featuring skeletons, spiders, pumpkins and more.  Carter’s ensures warmer and cozier bedtimes this fall. Don’t miss out on 50% off of Carter’s pj shop!

I have several Carter's pj's, including a few Halloween sets, that both boys have worn over the years.The one below has to be my favorite and it has been worn by both kiddos over the years!

Baby Josiah in his Carter's Boo Pj's!

Carter's also has a variety of tees and outfits for boys and girls to celebrate this Halloween! I love polka dots, so this Polka Dot Pumpkin Dress immediately caught my eye!

Isn't this one so cute?

Complete the look with accessories, all those sweet little extras at prices to make you smile!

 

Josiah thinks spiders are the perfect decoration for Halloween, so when I saw this shirt, I knew he would love it!

 Josiah has a variety of Carter's outfits and I just happened to find a picture of him in a Carter's Halloween shirt from a few years ago that says "Daddy's Little Monster". Shop Carter’s Halloween boo-tique for a spooktacular selection of costumes, tees, and playful pjs for babies and kids.

I know I am biased, but isn't he adorable?

Find a store near you so you can start shopping for Halloween outfits, too!

"Like" Carter's on Facebook and follow Carter’s on Twitter to discover the latest great deals, exclusive events and offers for your little ones!

Now that you've seen some of the clothes Carter's has for your little ones this fall season, are you ready for a giveaway? 

One Lucky Children Teaching Mama Reader Will Win A $50 Gift Card To Carter's!

Tea Collection Review & $75 Gift Card Giveaway

There is one thing I love more than buying clothes for myself: buying cute, fashionable clothing for my kiddos! I'm picky about what I wear, but even pickier about what my kids wear. I prefer clothing that is not only fashionable, but inspiring. This is why I love Tea Collection so much! Their clothes for babies, girls, and boys are so cute and they also have clothing for women, so Mamas like me can even wear Tea Collection.

I think this quote pretty much exactly what Tea Collection stands for:

Travel opens our hearts and minds. The clothing we create at Tea transforms the foreign world into a smaller, friendlier and more familiar place. We believe that we bring a little bit of that world home to you.
Everything we create - our products, images, words and ideas - is inspired by going there and being here. And by our passion for exploring different cultures. We are awed by the unique beauty and diversity of people around the world. As we celebrate and share our discoveries, it reminds us how small the world is and how alike we all are.
- Emily Meyer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

My Thoughts

We worked with Tea Collection around Christmas during our Holiday Gift Guide and I couldn't wait to work with them again. For the warm, spring and summer months, we received a variety of clothes for both Liam and Josiah. My first thought was how very soft each and every piece of clothing was. Here is Liam in one of his outfits:

He is wearing the Kangin Stripe Polo shirt in the color Peacock! I absolutely love these polo shirts and also received the yellow striped Kangin Stripe Polo for Josiah.
Here is Josiah in my absolute favorite outfit we received:

He is wearing the Agung Polo Shirt paired with the Bali Ikat Ripstop Shorts. The shirt is so colorful and soft. Josiah actually asks to wear this one and tells me it is his favorite. This shirt stands out in a crowd and has gotten him so many complements!

Right now Team Collection is not only celebrating their 10th anniversary, but also having their semi-annual summer sale! You can save up to 50% on clothing right now.

To further celebrate, how about a giveaway?

eShakti Beautiful Custom Dress Giveaway

 We are huge eShakti fans and have worked with them a few times in the past on reviews. We most recently featured them in our Mother's Day Gift Guide and I will be writing a review in the near future. They have a huge variety of beautiful dresses that are perfect for the hot summer months! You can keep cool and look your best.

Besides the fact that the dresses are fabulous, eShakti offers custom-sizing and custom-styled dresses! You can give exact measurements to receive a dress that fits you perfectly. In addition, most of the dress styles can be altered in length and sleeve-style. This is what sets eShakti apart from other online stores and why they are one of our favorites!

Ready to see some of the new dresses? There are many new dresses, in all different styles, available on eShakti. I cannot resist showing you some of my favorites!

Floral Hem Stretch Cotton Dress

Forest Eyelet Shirtdress

Spanish Hacienda Sundress

Aren't those gorgeous! Look for our review of the Floral Hem Stretch Cotton Dress in the very near future.

Ready For A Giveaway?

Mother's Day Gift Idea: Buy One Get One Free MyClothingHelper

Only a few months ago I wrote about MyClothingHelper and they sponsored one of our giveaways!

What is MyClothingHelper?

Many of our dress clothes can be worn more than once before getting them cleaned, right? The MyClothingHelper actually helps you keep track of how many times you've worn each piece of clothing! You can save 33% or more on laundry and dry-cleaning! The MyClothingHelper extends the life of your clothes and keeps track of freshness. Plus, my favorite, it is earth-friendly!

We at Children Teaching Mama love MyClothingHelper and think they would make a perfect Mother's Day present! We are so excited to offer you a special pricing for a limited time. Right now my readers can receive a Buy One Get One Free deal on MyClothingHelper!


This means you buy one package (7-pk) of MyClothingHelpers (+shipping) and you get one completely FREE! You could get one for yourself and give one away as a gift.

This offer cannot be found in stores and is the BEST price you will find for them, so don't delay! Also, there is a 30 day money back guarantee, so if, for any reason, you are dissatisfied, your money will be returned.

If you buy some, let me know what you think!! We love to hear when I readers buy one of our recommended items. :)

Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra & Purex Crystals Review & Giveaway

I don't consider myself an expert on many things, but after washing clothes thousands of times, I definitely think I qualify as an expert clothes washer, dryer and folder! I love trying out new detergents and softeners and can't wait to sniff the newly dried clothes when they come out of the dryer. Its something I've done since I was a child. The smell and feel of warm, clean clothes  is absolutely the best! This is why I love being a Purex Insider! We get to try out new products and it makes washing clothes a little more exciting.

This time we received Tropical Splash Purex Crystals to review as well as a Jockey Tech Terry Performance Bra! How do Purex Crystals Fabric Softener work? You simply add them to your washing machine with dirty clothes to make them extra fresh and soften them. The great thing about Purex Crystals is that they do NOT contain any oils, which most fabric softeners do! This means you can use Purex Crystals on clothing you previously could not use fabric softeners on, including sports bras, of course. You see, the oils contained in fabric softeners destroy the wicking capabilities of sports bras, but not Purex Crystals.

So, what did I think? The Tropical Splash Purex Crystals smell absolutely delicious! Mixing that with my Purex liquid detergent made the wash come out smelling great and very soft. Also, I noticed that when I use the Purex Crystals, the clothing never has that oily feeling it can sometimes get when other softeners are used. When I don't use Purex Crystals, my clothes only smell faintly clean, but with them, it's like an extra boost of freshness that lasts long into the day. I can still smell the scent at the end of the day, which is something I love!
 The Jockey Sports Bra is so soft and is perfect for working out and, as I've found, cleaning house! Want a 20% off coupon for your next sports bra purchase? Just click the link!

Quality Fashionable Scrubs At BlueSkyScrubs.com

My Mom-in-Law is a nurse and I've heard her talk about how hard it is to find quality scrubs that are comfortable! The collection of scrubs at Blue Sky Scrubs is not only comfortable, but fashionable- http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/ . With many styles in different colors, there really is something to fit everyone's personalities. There's no need to wear unflattering set of scrubs at work anymore because you can find stylish designs at Blue Sky Scrubs!

Looking around the website at their nursing uniform scrubs, I was definitely amazed at the wide variety of colors available. As someone who loves the color blue, I was excited to see how many different shades of blue are for sale. Plus, their prices are more than reasonable! I've heard nothing but rave reviews about Blue Sky Scrubs, so check it out and see for yourself. Don't you think it's time to throw out those old, unflattering scrubs and trade up for some stylish and colorful scrubs with personality?

Summer Block Party #10: So Ready Designs T-Shirt Review & Giveaway

 I love reviewing clothing and once I checked out the So Ready Designs recently launched line of Ready, So Ready T-Shirts, I couldn't wait to receive mine! Plus, the shirts feature a penguin and I just happen to absolutely love penguins. Here's a little about the inspiration behind the Ready, So Ready Line...

About (from website)

So Ready Designs was founded by a mother of three who, while ever thankful for her spirited daughters, finds herself at times yearning for a moment of “me time.”

With the support of a community of friends and family and a fabulous artist, the Ready, So Ready t-shirt line was created to celebrate the me moment. We hope you find a design that inspires you after a long, tough day or simply a 45 minute stint with a toddler boasting boundless energy.

Our mission, to dress the world in a splash of cool, custom tees. Our aim, to help folks indulge in a me moment when life is wearing a bit thin. So, if you are dreaming of the weekend or in need of a cup of joe, Ready, So Ready custom tees has you covered.

My Thoughts

After I read about So Ready Designs, I could totally relate to the concept of the t-shirts. What mom doesn't need a bit of "Me Time" every now and then? One long day of fussy babies, teething, and temper tantrums leaves me wanting some time for myself, some indulgence, and some fun. For me, that special indulgence comes every morning in the form of coffee. Without it, I'd be lost and I'd most certainly never make it through the day, which is why I chose the Ready, So Ready Coffee T-Shirt. It features the penguin holding a cup of coffee, looking a bit like me in the morning with eyes slightly closed and sluggish with the words "COFFEE - Ready, So Ready".

There are several other designs available, including the Ready, So Ready Chocolate and Weekend T-Shirts. I seriously need this entire line of T-Shirts. I could just wear them every day of the week to signify how I'm feeling at that moment. In addition to all the different design options, you have a choice of several different T-Shirt details. Do you like your shirts sheer and fitted for a feminine fit? Then, the Burnout Tee is for you (in short & long sleeves). I chose the Slub Short Sleeve Eco Tee, which is made of cotton, soy, bamboo and spandex. It's also anti-microbial and controls moisture. This is one of the softest T-Shirts I own. I love the way it feels and fits. Plus, it's pretty darn cool, in my opinion. When I wore mine out the other day, I received several compliments from other women and moms who said they could completely relate.

Buy It

Ready To Purchase Your Own Ready, So Ready T-Shirt? Prices Start at Only $21.95 & Use Code: pen10 for 10% Off!!! 

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So Ready Designs Is Offering One Lucky Children Teaching Mama Reader a Ready, So Ready Shirt Of Their Choice Of Graphic Print!

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