Weekend Wishlist: Nautica, Despicable Me 2, Cashmere, Christmas in July Sale, and More!

 It's Friday!  That means I've been browsing the new sales on Zulily.  I love shopping on the weekends because I only pay shipping on my first order and get free shipping on everything else from Friday through midnight on Sunday.  Zulily is in the middle of a huge Christmas in July sale.  Since we just got over a massive heat wave, I welcome thoughts of the winter holidays.  I have already started my holiday gift shopping, but I still cannot seem to wrap my mind around Christmas decorations yet.  Maybe after we get past back-to-school season?  I did add one holiday-themed item to my wishlist though . . .

What's new on my Zulily wishlist today?

1.  Despicable Me Boys Blue ‘I Didn’t Do It’ Tee - $9.99 (Originally $16)

2.  Forte Cashmere Melon Fringe Shawl - $29.99 (Originally $66)

3.  Nautica Boys Gulf Blue Stripe Polo - $14.99 (Originally $37)

4.  Ositos Shoes Girls Gray Falisha Boot - $12.99 (Originally $30)

5.  Godinger Origami Swan Cheese Picks - Set of Six - $7.99 (Originally $12)

6.  Atomic9 Black Universal Headrest Tablet Mount - $11.99 (Originally $60)

7.  Iris Tyler Red Leather Zip Tote - $68.99 (Originally $118)

8.  Boston Warehouse Snowy Owls Platter - $12.99 (Originally $25)


If you haven't already, be sure to checkout my post "6 Tips for Shopping on Zulily"!  What's on your weekend wishlist from Zulily or somewhere else?

Back-to-School Must-Haves: Clayton Kids Waterproof Hiking Boot by KEEN

Want to give a child incentive to learn to tie his shoelaces?  Let him pick out a pair of super-cool lace-up boots or shoes!  Our 5-1/2 year old son is determined to learn to tie his new Keen leather hiking boots before the cold weather hits.  That is the promise he made to me when he chose the Clayton Waterproof boots over the laceless pair I was considering.

In addition to a pair of traditional snow boots, I always like my children to have a pair of shorter waterproof boots.  The snow boots can be saved for the days when there is a lot of snow on the ground, but the ankle boots can be worn for rain, slush, or a little snow.  An added bonus is that, with these boots, our son does not need to change his shoes when he gets to school.

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Although I agree with my son that the Clayton WP boots are pretty cool looking, what impressed me as a parent is the non-marking lug sole.  Our son is a peanut, so he needs all the help he can get to gain traction when walking in the slippery slush and snow.  I have slipped and fallen more than my fair share throughout my life and am always worried that my children will sustain a serious injury if they should slip and fall.

There are also lots of small details that shows there was quite a bit of thought put into the design of this shoe.  I love how the tongue stays upright and in place, something our son often struggles with on his sneakers.  I also really appreciate the large loop on the back of the shoe to help our son pull the shoe onto his foot.  On so many shoes, the loop is very small.  On the Clayton WPs, my son can fit more than just one finger in the loop.

The unisex Clayton WP is new to the KEEN footwear collection for Fall 2012.  It is available in four colors (our son is wearing the Slate Black/Chili Pepper) and retails for $70.  To learn more about these and other KEEN footwear for the whole family, visit www.keenfootwear.com and KEEN on Facebook.


Thank you to KEEN for providing a complimentary product sample for us to base this review upon.

Holiday 2010 Giveaway: Macy's IMPULSE Fall Fashions ($50 GC) [CLOSED]

Fall is in full swing whether you are ready to give up your warm weather wardrobe or not. As we saw last season with Macy's IMPULSE Spring Collection, the IMPULSE department at Macy's always brings you the most current trends. So what looks are on the The Hot List for fall fashions? One thing to look for is military style jackets, shoes, hats, and jewelry. You will also be seeing skinny jeans and pants. Ruffles have not completely disappeared, but they may be paired with draped silhouettes.

If money is tight for you this year, then be sure to have some key pieces that can be mixed and matched for different looks. For example, choose a top that will look equally as good paired with a glittery skirt as it would with a pair of jeans.

Two must-haves for fall would be a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans and a pair of military style boots. Then just alternate tops to change the look to easily go from shopping at the mall to an evening holiday party.

To view all the latest trends, stop by the IMPULSE department at your local Macy's store.

Thank you to M80 for providing information and images on behalf of Macy's for me to share with my readers and for providing a gift card for our contest prize.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive a $50 Macy's gift card.

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This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

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Leave a comment telling me what one item you would love to add to your fall/winter wardrobe. You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

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Random Drawing:

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Good luck in the drawing!