Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

I simply cannot believe that it is early November. More amazing is the fact that I am starting to see Christmas displays in windows, in department stores and even when I am grocery shopping. It seems to come earlier each year, and as much as I love the holidays, it makes me anxious to think that Christmas will be here in less than 2 months.

And now, just to add to the anxiety, we are adding a few holiday items to threemommas.com! These are just a few of the items that will be added over the next several days...more to come!

I am sorry for being MIA...

Just a quick post to apologize for the lack of posts! We have been busy, busy, busy getting Fall/Winter wrapped up and out the door and the Spring/Summer season underway.

As a thank you for your patience, I am offering our blog readers a coupon code for the Web site. We currently have Fall/Winter samples and some clearance items available at www.threemommas.com. Use code "BLOG1027" and receive 25% off of your order through October 30! With all items already 30-80% off, this is a great coupon. Don't forget that you also get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $150!

We are also having a warehouse sale on November 21. This will be a great event, with tons of items from past seasons, as well as some gorgeous pieces for the holidays. If you love classic children's clothing at a great price, this is not to be missed!

Off to work...hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL week!

My baby is in K-5....

When did this happen? Some days it hits me as strange that I am a mother - much less the mother of a kindergartener!

How? When? I just got out of college! I am only 23, right?

Right? I mean...well...

Uh, um...no. Guess not.

That would have been...oh, let's see...about TEN YEARS AGO?????!!

I look at this little guy - or not-so-little-guy - just as excited as he can be, in his uniform, complete with belt (his favorite grown-up part) and backpack, and just cannot believe how quickly time passes. It really does seem like just a few years ago my biggest concern was what to wear to the Chi-O date function and if I could pull an all-nighter in preparation for exams. I remember the day he was born and it feels as though it was only a year or two ago, yet there he goes, getting on the school bus, heading to the same campus at which I spent my K-5 year.

Enough sentimentality from me. I know you are all going through it about now, whether yours are starting K, preschool, high school or college. But I have to say, starting school has made me realize that being a mother has truly been the most wonderful, painful, enlightening, comedic, thrilling, adventurous, anxious, nerve-wracking, spontaneous, emotional and happiest experience of my life thus far, and I wake up every day looking forward to (and worrying about) what it will bring next!

Goodnight, my mommy-friends! You are all fantabulous mommas, and I wish you a wonderful week!

Back to School, Back to School...to Prove to Dad...

Did anyone else love Billy Madison?

It is almost time for school to start here in the world of Three Mommas. Our children begin school next week, and I CANNOT believe it. My oldest will be in K-5, and my youngest will be starting his 2-year-old class at his preschool.

When I was growing up, this time of year was, next to Christmas, my very favorite time. All of the excitement and anticipation of the first day of school - who would come back to my class, what the new students would be like, how I would like my teacher. My mother always took us shopping for our back-to-school clothes, supplies, backpacks, etc. We would spend hours at the mall (about an hour away from our house), cramming into dressing room after dressing room after dressing room, trying on jeans, sweaters, cute tops, and everything else.

This was one of the things I was truly looking forward to when my son started K-4 last year. Of course, the school he attends (which happens to be my alma mater) allows only uniforms to be worn, so most of the clothes shopping was strictly online. We did go purchase a few supplies and some new shoes and it was fun. However, I recently found out that this year, we will just be purchasing supplies directly from the school, and they will be placed in his desk on the first day.

I am so bummed!

I feel like the back-to-school shopping was such a rite of passage for me, and now I am missing out on doing this with my son. We did go pick out a new lunchbox (he has one that looks brand new, but I wanted to go purchase SOMETHING to celebrate his new school year). I know that he is thrilled about school and has no idea that this isn't the way back-to-school is for everyone, but I am a little disappointed. Oh well - Mom will have to get over it, huh?

Any ideas for a "tradition" to replace conventional back-to-school shopping? Do any of you run into the same problems? I am kind of struggling with this, and will take all of the advice I can get!

NOT Children's Clothing...But Pretty Cool.

Just read an article in the NY Times about a Web site that allows you to choose clothing, accessories, etc. to coordinate outfits/looks. Apparently it is all the rage right now. I checked it out briefly, and it does seem kind of fun... http://www.polyvore.com/


Join 'J.Crew Aficionadas' on Polyvore

They have items from a variety of lines (from J Crew to Tory Burch to American Eagle) as well as "Celebrity Looks"...looked liked lots of kids had created looks for Miley Cyrus!

What do you guys think? Is this the new way to shop online?

Natural and Non-Toxic...Who Doesn't Like That?

I am not the greenest person in the world, but I do my best.

I recycle.

I buy organic milk.

I buy as much organic produce as is possible in my small GA town.

I won't be in the house when the bug man comes :).

I love Whole Foods (who doesn't?).

And I do worry about the cleaners that I use around the house. So, you can imagine how surprised I was to discover via Facebook (it is magic, I swear) that one of my sorority sisters has developed a line of non-toxic cleaners. I mean, how cool is that? She recently got a new Web site and has her product line available on it (from bathroom cleaners to all-purpose cleaners to wood polish!). For those of you interested, check it out at www.babygirlproducts.com.

Be sure to check out her Youtube video too!!

Market at the Works in Atlanta...

Just a reminder that Three Mommas will be at Market at the Works in Atlanta this Friday and Saturday (www.attheworks.net). We will be taking all past season items (mostly Spring/Summer but some Fall/Winter), including the items currently on the Web siten and many, many that are not. All prices will be 35-75% off of retail, so there will be some great deals!

All three of us Mommas should be there, so if you come please stop by and say hello!

We still have dates left for Fall/Winter shows, so please contact us if you or a friend would like to become a Rep or host a show. It is a great way to earn FREE clothing, and is lots of fun! Particular areas we are looking for include: Raleigh, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Charleston, Augusta and Winston-Salem!