Bargain Alert: Kids' Pajamas Up to 60% off at Amazon.com

I just found some pretty great deals while browsing Amazon.com's Infants' & Kids' Pajamas which are on sale up to 60% off. My favorite PJs are these Paul Frank Boys Julius and Skull Allover Print Sleepwear (both of my kids have worn Paul Frank "Julius" PJs in the past, too). This cozy little boys' sleeper is on sale for $14.99 (reduced from $26) and remains in sizes 3T and 4T. Buy it at Amazon.com.

Today's Zulily Picks

Without a doubt, my favorite site for discounted kids' shopping remains Zulily. Here's what I love from today's selections (all deliveries are guaranteed by Christmas, by the way):

Debra Shephard Modern Jewelry (my pick: Silver Sacred Hamsa Necklace, $19.99)


Soren Lorensen Design (my pick: Upcycled Red & Gray Sweet Dreams Patchwork Sonya Dress, $29.99)

Moo G Clips (my pick: Classic Star Clip Set, $13.99)


Alpha Industries (my pick: Navy Plaid & Stripe Layered Polo, $21.99)


There's also terrific sales of Trumpette, Polarn O. Pyret, and Melissa & Doug. Go check out Zulily today!

Wordless Wednesday: Accidental Photographer

I took this photo by accident the other day while I was getting my camera ready to take another picture. It turned out to be one of my favorites. Central Park, NYC, 11/27/11.

MyMomShops Holiday Sponsor: Wild Dill

Amidst the sea of noisy (and plastic) holiday toys, I'm very pleased to introduce you to our latest holiday sponsor, Wild Dill. It's an online boutique that carries a hand-picked selection of organic, natural and fair trade toys (plus clothing and accessories, too). Most items are made in the U.S. or in Europe, and represent the simplest, purest, and best items you can buy for your child. Here are my top picks for the holidays:

Green Toys' School Bus ($27). I'm a big fan of Green Toys products; this fun school bus is the newest addition to its transportation line. It is made in California entirely from recycled milk jugs--wow. It's a can't-go-wrong holiday gift for a girl or a boy.


Maxomorra Organic Striped Tunic ($32). I hadn't heard of this designer before, but I love its look. The garments are fairly made in India from GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton. Pair this striped tunic over leggings, tights or jeans for a play-friendly, put-together look.


Zubels Organic Crinkle And Rattle Frog ($16). Zubels is another new company to me--they make hand-knit toys using low-impact dyes. The toys are fairly made in the Philippines. This frog has striped arms that crinkle (every baby loves that sound) and a friendly face that rattles. A great holiday gift for an infant.


Visit Wild Dill for more holiday gift ideas!

Please note: This is a sponsored post. All views expressed herein are entirely my own.

Cyber Monday Deals: Wait, They're Not Over Yet

Although I write a shopping blog, I only had 3 small items I wanted to purchase yesterday- $30 jeans for myself from LOFT, $8 earmuffs for R. from The Children's Place, and a baby gift for one of my college roommates. Well, I was only able to get the last one (an awesome deal from Lands End--a monogrammed medium-sized tote for just $17 including shipping). Sadly, the LOFT and Children's Place websites were wonky and although I tried throughout the day to make my small purchases, the sites always either froze or gave me error messages. Fortunately, both sites (as long as others whose sites did work yesterday) are extending their deals this week. Which is good news, because, who's really done with their shopping for the season? Not me. Here are a few of my favorites (I'll be tweeting more later today, too).

15% off any order (no minimum) at MyBambino.com with code CYBER15 today and tomorrow (Wednesday). My pick: Photo Growth Chart ($32.99)


Extra 25% off sale items at Tea Collection with code HEYEXTRA25 today only. My pick: Cinco Senses Hoodie ($30)

15% off orders of $75+ or 20% off $149+ plus, free shipping with code CYBER20 at Tiny Prints today only. My pick: Edgy Name by Magnolia Press for Tiny Prints (starting at $1.09 each).


Extra 20% off sale items at CWDKids with code CHYTNY today only. My pick: Mulberribush Bow Dress & Tee ($19.99)

Free shipping extended at Pottery Barn Kids with code CM1DAYFREESHIP today only (excludes furniture). My pick: Polka Dot Doll Pram ($79)

Cyber Monday: The Best Deals for MyMomShops Readers

Pssst! This post was last updated at 2pm EST on Monday. Keep scrolling down for more deals, plus check out my list of 2011 Black Friday deals (many of which are still in effect). And don't worry if you don't finish your shopping today! Plenty of sites will still be offering extended "Cyber Monday Week" deals which I'll share with you tomorrow. Good luck!



Cyber Monday is an exciting--but sometimes stressful--day for those of us who enjoy online shopping and bargain hunting. To make it easier on you, I'll be sharing my favorite deals for the sites & shops that I know MyMomShops readers love the most. Lots of good stuff here for moms & kids (no lawnmowers here, sorry). I'll keep updating these during the day, and be sure to follow me on Twitter, too, for last minute deals. Happy Shopping!

30% off any order (no minimum) plus free shipping at The Children's Place with code "CYBERMON" today only. My pick: Boys' Toggle Coat ($69.95)


20% off all gift items + free shipping at Serena & Lily with code "GIFTFREELY20" today only. My pick: Initial Pillows ($58)


Cyber Monday Camera Deals at Amazon.com. My pick: Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (on sale for $764)


25% off your entire order at Lil Swanky with code HOLIDAY25 through Wednesday. My pick: Appaman Racing Jacket ($76)


Up to 30% off all baby items at Babies R Us. My pick: Toy Box by FAO Schwarz Crib Bedding Set (on sale for $129.98, no code needed)




50% off everything + free shipping on everything at LOFT. My pick: 3/4 Cable Sweater ($59.50)


50% off letterpress gifts at Smock Paper (prices already marked down; no code needed). My pick: Kids' Animal Notecards (on sale for $7 per box)


An extra 30% off everything at City Threads (including items already discounted 40% - 50%). Code "ITSALLGRAVY" through tomorrow, 11/29. My pick: "Boom" 2fer with Stripe Sleeves ($38.50)



Free shipping on any order (no minimum) at Bloomingdales with code "FREESHIP11" today only. My pick: Juicy Couture Sequined I-pad Sleeve ($47.60)


30% off all orders at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta with code "HUGECYBER" today only. My pick: Baby Gap Textural Dress Coat ($58)



Free shipping on everything (except select furniture) at PB Teen plus 20% off all quilts with code "FREESHIPDAY". My pick: Tune-In Headphones ($35)



10% off all orders at Tori Spelling's InvenTORI with code "INVENTORI" today only. Purchases of $50+ will also get personalized autographed book. My pick: Queen Anne Silver Vases ($25)



Save 30% off all orders of $90+ at Oompa.com with code "CYBERMADNESS" today only. My pick: Educo Fresh Food Market ($134.99)


15% off at Melissa & Doug with code "NSAVE15" today only OR free shipping on any order with code "FREESHIPZERO" today only. My pick: "Trunki" suitcase/riding toy ($39.99)


25% off your entire purchase at Janie And Jack today only; no code needed. My pick: Boys' Fair Isle Sweater ($42)


20% off sitewide at Layla Grayce with code "thanks-gifting" today only. My pick: Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket Bamboochic ($132 with free shipping)


20% off all holiday cards at Minted with code LOYALHOLB through Monday. My pick: Love & Peace Holiday Photo Cards ($1.74)


More to come throughout the day!

Tea Collection $15 Dresses & Pants

If you're a Tea Collection fan, head over quickly to its sale of $15 dresses for girls and $15 pants for boys. I swear by the boys' 100% cotton pull-on French Terry Cargo Pants($15; normally $32, sizes 6-12mos to 12 years). S. wears them several times a week to kindergarten. They are soft, comfy, and easy for him to take on and off, plus they wash very well. I also like the popular Boys' Ticking Stripe Pants (shown at right). But hurry...the sale ends later tonight and popular sizes are selling out. Visit Tea Collection.

My Sister's Book: One of 2011's Best!

Remember this past January my sister had a book of short stories published? I am so proud to share that this weekend, her book Quiet Americans was named by USA Today as one of the best books from independent publishers in 2011. They describe it as "short stories that examine the effect of the Holocaust on generation after generation, from prewar Berlin to the present," and, though I'm biased, it's an amazing collection of stories that you will find very moving whether or not your own family was affected by the Holocaust (many of the stories are based on the experiences of our paternal grandparents--the "original" R & S--who met here in NYC in the late 1930s after they each fled Nazi Germany at the last minute). You can buy Quiet Americans at Amazon.com for $11.92.

Wordless Weekend: Got $25,000?

At FAO Schwarz, NYC.

MyMomShops Holiday Sponsor: Chase's Treasures

Speaking of small businesses, our holiday sponsor and longtime friend Chase's Treasures also has a fantastic online selection of baby gifts plus gifts for moms and kids. And they, too, are offering big discounts this weekend (see end of post for coupon code). Since I've got "mom jewelry" on my mind right now, I want to show you Chase's Treasures new Two Initial Hand-Stamped Necklace with Date. I really like the idea of initials (rather than stamped discs) and especially that you can add on birthdates, too. The necklace costs just $55 ($44 with the coupon code). I think I am buying one for myself! I also like these new soft, hand-knit plush toys like "Mookie the Monkey" which is a great gift for a newborn boy. Mookie the Monkey costs $42 ($33.60 with the coupon code). Visit Chase's Treasures.

Enjoy 20% off any order at Chase's Treasures with code "Holiday2011" valid today and Sunday only.

Small Business Saturday: The Stork Store

If you're a frequent online shopper, you may already know that today is the 2nd annual "Small Business Saturday," a movement to support the small businesses in your area. There are lots of deals I can share with you (please follow them on my Twitter feed, but in the meantime here is one that I wanted to share at the blog. The Stork Store is an online baby boutique where I ordered my now-5-year-old son's personalized burpcloths when he was a newborn (because somehow I needed to find exactly the right ones...remember those newborn days??). I am happy to see that 5 years later, this small business is still around, and I hope you will support it by shopping with the coupon code they've provided especially for today (see end of post). The store carries lots of fantastic personalized gifts including mom jewelry, personalized stepping stools, piggy banks, and more. My pick: Stackable Sterling Silver Mommy Rings ($50 each).


Enter code SBS2011 for 15% off your entire personalized gift purchase at The Stork Store. Valid today only.

The Best Black Friday Deals (Updated All Day)

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today is a busy (online) shopping day for many of you, so I thought I'd help out by sharing some of my favorite Black Friday coupon codes with you (and also some of my favorite picks at those sites). I'll be updating these regularly today (I'll keep adding new ones to the top of the post). Enjoy!

20% off sitewide at Layla Grayce with code "thanks-gifting" through Monday. My pick: Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket Bamboochic ($132 with free shipping)


$10 off any order of $50 or more with code "BLACK10", or $20 off any order of $125 or more at The Mini Social with code "BLACK20". Ends 11/27. My pick: Paulina Quintana Olive Branch Dress (on sale for $36; retail price $78)

25% off any order at Pixie Chicago with code "BLACKFRIDAY" today only. My pick: City Skyline Personalized Notecards ($21 for set of 12)

25% off any order at Apple Park Toys with code "blackfridaysale" today only. My pick: Lamby Plush Picnic Pal ( $48)

Save up to 25% off at Tiny Prints, plus free shipping on every order (no minimum) through Saturday. My pick: Our Favorite Things Holiday Card

20% off all holiday cards at Minted with code LOYALHOLB through Monday. My pick: Love & Peace Holiday Photo Cards ($1.74)


Up to 50% on Holiday Gifts at BarnesandNoble.com. Plus, spend $25 to get free shipping. No code needed. My pick: NOOK Simple Touch Limited Edition (on sale for $79 while supplies last on Friday)



Free shipping on any Land of Nod order except furniture, through Monday. My pick: Full Size Foosball Table ($399)

Extra 15% off your entire order at Kohls with code GOBBLE15 now through Monday. My pick: Sterling Silver 1/4-ct. T.W. Black & White Diamond Heart Lock & Key Bracelet (on sale for $153,regularly $340).


35% off + Free Shipping at ChronicleBooks.com with code FRIENDS. My pick: Decorate ($35)

Kindles as low as $79 at Amazon.com. No code needed.

10% off your entire order plus automatic free shipping (no minimum) at LL Bean when you shop via this link. No code needed. Ends Monday. My pick: Extra Large Sonic Snow Tube ($99)

30% off your order plus free shipping with a $50 minimum at Lands' End with promotion code STUFFING and pin 5847.

Hundreds of new markdowns on Fall/Winter inventory at Chasing Fireflies.

Up to 30% Off Kids Sleepwear & Up to 45% Off Kids Outerwear at Hanna Andersson. No code needed.

Up to 60% off entire site at Hatley.com on Friday and Monday, and Free Shipping with any order at Hatley.com with code FREESHIPPING on Saturday and Sunday.

Dresses for $15 and boys' pants for $15 at Tea Collection Friday through Sunday. No code needed.

40% off + free shipping on orders of $125 or more at LOFT.

30% off plus free shipping on all orders at The Children's Place with promotion code TURKEY through 2pm on Friday.

30% off your entire purchase at Janie And Jack through 3pm Friday; after that 25% off our entire purchase through Monday.

50% off your entire order at Carters and Osh Kosh Bgosh no code needed

25% off your entire order at Lil Swanky with code HOLIDAY25 through next Wednesday.