mini style monday

Our first day of school is quickly approaching so it's time to get serious about books and supplies and everything else we need for back to school. In addition we have to stock up on school-appropriate clothes and shoes - the fun part. For shoes we are proud to partner with one ...read more

Our Back-to-School Guide style spread has everything from uniform essentials to personalized stylish finds from Chasing Fireflies that add fun and flair to the every day. The back-to-school style inspiration kicks off with the Hooded Ruffle Dress and I Before E Tee. The ...read more

"Style" may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about school uniforms, but when putting together the style spread for our Back-to-School Guide, I knew I wanted to include uniforms. School uniforms continue to grow in popularity and many public schools now ...read more

Etsy is one of our favorite resources when it comes to on trend, affordable style for our kids. The problem? It's become SO large that it can be overwhelming and time-consuming to weed through and find the shops worth our hard-earned money. Let us save you some trouble and ...read more

We are currently on a fun-filled summer vacation visiting family throughout the United States. We've been from one coast to the other - California to New York - and have now settled in the middle of the country (Ohio) for a month. I have done my fair share of packing but this six ...read more

You may think you've aged out of shopping at Forever 21, but there's a whole new generation of reasons to head back to the affordable style staple. Forever 21 Kids offers stylish clothes for our small trendsetters at a very reasonable price point. The boys and girls collection ...read more

Warning, warning! Major cuteness alert! If you know with certainty that you don’t want to have any more children, then LOOK AWAY NOW… or risk a majorly mega and potentially dangerous case of BABY FEVER! Think you can handle it? Good luck, mamas, ‘cause my little swimsuit model ...read more

Two years ago we discovered Skylar Luna and have been hooked ever since. These are, hands down, our favorite pajamas. Mini Style Flashback! My kids have changed a lot in the last two years, but Skylar Luna's commitment to providing eco-friendly pjs for the trendsetters of ...read more

School's out for summer and now it is officially play time. All day, every day. From family travel to camp to city adventures, we have lots of adventure on the horizon. In fact, next week we leave for six week visit to the States and, while I have yet to pack, it's clear my ...read more

My big kids only have two days left of school and then it is officially summer. To say they are excited is the understatement of the century. And not because they don't enjoy school, but because we have some big summer plans and they are anxious to get the fun started! Between ...read more

Inspired by its heritage as a center for play and music, Gymboree recently introduced the Hop 'n' Roll collection of mix and match clothes for kids. Featuring the high-quality we've come to know and expect from Gymboree clothes, the Hop 'N' Roll collection is colorful basics ...read more

Summer break is just around the corner and as far as my kids are concerned that means one thing: it's time to swim. For me, it means time to pick new swimsuits and stock up on sun gear. Whether or not they are taking swim lessons year round, I always get my kids new swimsuits ...read more

Spring weather has finally arrived in our neck of the woods and we couldn't be more thrilled. The warmer weather and sunny skies are begging to be enjoyed. Just as fall inspires a certain color palette, we think spring warrants new outfits to complement the season. This year one ...read more

From a young age, my daughter has been very opinionated about what she wears. She's gone through many phases in her life as a girl who is "so fashion." (Her words. At 3.) There was the "jeans are awful and ugly" phase which overlapped with the "dresses ONLY" phase, followed ...read more

Burt's Bees products have had a place in our home for years - in the bathroom or on the changing table. But, now the brand's adorable clothes, Burt's Bees Baby, have a place in my kids' closets. The Burt’s Bees Baby™ brand was thoughtfully crafted in the glow of the Burt’s Bees® ...read more

This is one of those posts that I just can't wait to share because I LOVE IT SO MUCH. And not just because I think my kid is the cutest thing ever, but because we adore the clothes he's wearing. If you're looking for high-quality unique and whimsical children's clothing, it ...read more

Sometimes I think my oldest son gets the short end of the Mini Style stick around here. The older he gets, the more traditional I dress him and sometimes that's just not fun or exciting. But, tried and true, reliable basic styles don't have to be boring. Florsheim, a brand that ...read more

Despite what all the white stuff on the ground says, spring is just around the corner. Okay, maybe that's wishful thinking, but spring will arrive sooner or later and we're ready when it's time to trade in the kids' snow boots for some cute and comfortable shoes thanks to UMI. ...read more