Umi Shoes Fall Collection Review & $60 Giveaway

Fall means many things for our family, including being outdoors more often! As you may know, we live up in the mountains, so fall is the busy season here. The apple houses are open, we have the huge Apple Festival and surrounding towns also have their own fall festivals. Not to mention, the leaves are falling off the tree, which makes this the perfect time to go on a hike! It's a beautiful time of year and we take full advantage of it. As an active family, it is very important for us to have durable, comfortable shoes for each season and that's exactly why I love Umi shoes! They offer shoes for babies (the adorable UmiBaby line), toddlers, big boys and big girls.

Another thing I love about Umi shoes is how fashionable they are. Looking at the website, it's always hard to pick just one pair to review. Josiah ended up choosing the Hayman shoes ($70) for big boys and I couldn't be happier with them. They are brown with orange outlines, which I think is so cute. In addition, they are water resistant and have outsoles that grip the ground so kids won't slip! This is especially useful when hiking and going on walks in the mountains since some places can get slippery. There is a mesh part at the top of the shoe so he doesn't get sweaty, a reinforced toe and, Josiah's favorite, the hook and loop velcro closure so he can do it all by himself!

I am always looking for great deals and, in my opinion, Umi fits the bill. When I purchase Umi shoes, I know I will receive a quality pair of durable shoes. Plus, they are eco-friendly and made of non-toxic leather and environmentally friendly materials. What does Josiah have to say about his shoes? "They are super comfortable and I love wearing them." They are officially a hit! I couldn't ask for anything more from these shoes and, since they are so durable, I know they are going to last a long time. In fact, Josiah's spring line of Umi sandals still look brand new!

Josiah's happy face!

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Children's Place Clothing Review & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

When we lived in Macon, Georgia, our apartment was near the mall. I probably strolled around that mall more than I did as a teenager, but this time with a baby who longed to be out and about! We didn't go into many shops, but one I never failed to enter was The Children's Place and it still ranks as one of my favorites.

The Children's Place has such a great variety of infant, baby and children's clothing for girls and boys. When living in Macon, we were on quite a small budget and I noticed right away that The Children's Place was the most affordable store around the area with children's clothes. Not to mention, the clothes were and are absolutely adorable.

We were so excited to work with The Children's Place on a review of their clothing. Josiah helped me pick out an outfit for him and decided on a pair of straight-legged jeans and a collared shirt just like his Papa's. He loves dressing like a big boy and I have to admit, I love seeing him look so grown up every now and again. Plus, The Children's Place clothes are made for play, so they last for a long time. All of the clothes we bought for Josiah when he was younger are still in great shape for his brother to wear.

With school just around the corner for many and children already back in school here in Georgia, The Children's Place has a great sale going on and some cute outfits from which to choose in-store and online. Now that we don't live near a store I shop at the online store and always find some great deals. Many of the jeans right now are only $10 and there is always a clearance section, too! With fall nearing, there are some adorable outfits to keep your kids warm while playing outside.

 Until September 10th, shoppers can earn $20 off of their next purchase for every $40 spent! That is such a great deal that we had to take advantage of it and purchase some new clothes for the boys. Would you like to go shopping, too? Get your 15% off coupon here before shopping!

Thanks to The Children's Place, Children Teaching Mama is giving away a $50 Gift Card For A Shopping Spree!