I’ve been in a big shop mode for my children the last few weeks — turn of the seasons, and several big events incoming. I absolutely had to get my son this adorable quarter zip and shorts set from Lewis; I am guessing this might be the final year he enjoys wearing clothing with cute animals on it — although he’s not my toughest shopping critic. I showed my daughter no fewer than twenty dress options for Easter Sunday and, on the 20th attempt, when I was beginning to wonder if we’d ever find something suiting her preferences, she determined she liked this one. (Her requests: “nothing poufy or frilly.” Reader, I obliged! 90% of the offerings fit this bill! I felt certain she’d be taken with this, this, or this, all of which earned definitive snubs.) I bought her this cardigan/jacket and these mary janes to finish the look — it’s often chilly on Easter morning!
As I’ve been shopping away, I wanted to share a couple of adorable children’s finds —
BACKPACK // LOAFERS // DOLL STROLLER // SWEATSHIRT // SCRIPTURE CARDS // MARY JANES // STRAWBERRY CLIPS // DOLL BASSINET // SCALLOPED SHORTS
Even more below!
01. Girls scalloped pull-on shorts for $25.
02. Sweetest backpack and lunchbox set!
05. I love Minnow — this gingham set is darling.
06. Waterproof sandals for littles. The velcro closure makes them easy on/off.
07. I want these strawberry clips for myself!
08. Zara kids finds are amazing right now — including this floral sweatshirt.
09. Another Zara strawberry pick.
10. Lewis quarter-zip — the pattern is so adorable.
11. How cute are these Mary Janes?!
12. A great rain jacket at a great price. We’ve owned these in several colors/sizes; the interior has a high quality, soft lining.
13. Cadets swim trunks. I snagged these for Disney trip!
14. Thinking ahead for summer — speedo goggles.
15. Stroller sign for a Disney trip — clever, since apparently everyone rents!
16. Scripture cards for littles.
17. This hooded bath towel is so cute!
18. J. Crew factory carries the best shirts for boys — such great prices too!
19. These sueded loafers are to die for. Remind me of Loro Piana.
Ways to Style:
MARY JANES // SWEATSHIRT // SHORTS
TOWEL // QUARTER-ZIP // SWIM TRUNKS // GOGGLES
P.S. On being high maintenance to be low maintenance.
P.P.S. Spring finds under $250.
P.P.P.S. Stationery favorites.
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Jen! I just got a rosary popper and water reveal missal from Gather & Pray on Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233947411/rosary-popper-rosary-pop-it-catholic
If you put it in your cart and leave it a day or two you should get a coupon code. I’m trying to transition my kids to be more focused on mass vs the crazy toys my MIL brings if we go together (I don’t mind kids amusing themselves but loud distracting stuff is a no-go). I am taking them to mass one at a time for the next few weeks so that the focused attention makes it a bit special (my husband is taking whatever kid is home with him to our usual park).
I also got them each a board book missal (there’s tons in French so I got two different ones and maybe I’ll learn a thing or two). I’ve got some card rings on stations of the cross and the parts of mass coming from Catholic Family Crate. Open to more ideas!
These are so beautiful! Wow. I just added one of the poppers to my cart! What a great idea.
I usually bring paint by sticker books and notepads and markers for my son — I actually find the notepad and paper has been the simplest way to keep him preoccupied and also observant of what’s going on around him; he’ll sometimes draw pictures of the stained glass windows, or make a drawing for fellow parishioners he knows (!!).
xx