Do you have a shopping addiction?  I sure do!  Before I had my first child, Alivia, it was a handbag and shoe addiction.  Now that I have Alivia, it's an addiction to little girl's clothing!  The beautiful colors, enticing trims, fun prints, and soft fabrics always seem to call my name when I walk by.  And because Alivia loves clothing, shoes, and accessories just as much as me if not more makes it almost impossible to fight the urge to buy her pretty things!  Let me tell you how bad it's gotten.

TODDLER CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AN EXPERIENCED SHOP-A-HOLIC

In the past month, I must have purchased at least 30 outfits for her!  Maybe more, but I'm not certain.  Aside from the outfits, she has 5 new bathing suits, 6 pairs of shoes, and 5 hats for the Summer!  The worst part?  I don't even look at price tags anymore.  If I like it, I buy it.  Of course, that's not to say I don't cringe when I hear the cashier tell me the total.  Is it hot in here (that's what I think to myself).  No, it's just me sweating from the thought of spending all that money!  You'd think it would stop me, but NO!  Yep, I'm sick.  I know.

Here's the thing though.  I barely buy myself anything anymore.  My husband, God love him, barely needs or wants anything.  We work hard, have great credit, and pay our bills on time so why the heck not splurge every so often?  I think we deserve it!  Besides there's a lot worse things I could be addicted to!  

Luckily for everyone, I am a smart shopper!  You'll find my wallet busting at the seams from the massive amount of coupons I always seem to have.  I also look up stores on my computer in advance to see who is having sales and when I find something worth purchasing, I run a price comparison on my smart phone.  Of course there are times I do pay full price, but they are few and far between!  Need a phone application to help you do a price comparison?  Check out these great ones:

- Price Check by Amazon for Android and for iPhone 
- ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner for Android and for iPhone
- The Find for Android

And some great coupon websites and applications:

- Wow Coupons 
- Retail me Not 
- The Coupons App for Android and for iPhone

Today, I would say I'm a very experienced shopper!  I know which designers/stores make quality clothing (items that wash and wear well, are comfortable, and are made of durable fabrics).  With that said, I thought I'd share some of my favorite stores I like to shop in for Alivia!  They vary in price range whether you are looking for a deal or would like to splurge!

CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR TOT

Hanna Andersson
Price Range: $ - $$$

J.Crew
Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Catimini
Price Range: $$ - $$$$
Also sold on Amazon, Saks Fifth Avenue, and online boutiques such as BabyMe.cc, LaBella Flora, and Comfy Kid

Jelly the Pug
Price Range: $$
Also sold on Amazon and online boutiques such as Comfy Kid and Best Dressed Tot 

Tea Collection
Price Range: $$
Also sold at Nordstrom, Amazon, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Diapers.com

Mini Boden
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Also sold at Nordstrom

Garnet Hill (Moxie & Mabel)
Price Range: $$ - $$$$
Moxie & Mabel also sold on Amazon, and online boutiques such as Little Posh Princess, Everything But The Princess, and Little Fashions Boutique

SHOE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR TOT

See Kai Run
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Also sold at Nordstrom, Amazon, Piperlime, Zappos, etc.

Livie & Luca
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Also sold at Garnet Hill, Amazon, Zappos, Diapers.com, etc.

Clarks
Price Range: $$ - $$$

Okay, that's all I have for you today!  As if it wasn't enough, I know.  

Where do you shop for your little ones?  Any favorite stores?  I'd love to hear!  Feel free to drop me a comment.  

If you missed my previous post Intermittent Exotropia: Considering Surgery, I hope you'll check it out.  Need some great Father’s Day gift ideas?  Check out my Top 15 Men’s Gift Recommendations post!  On a final note, if you didn't notice my poll I have displayed at the top of my page in my sidebar to the right, have a look!  I'd really appreciate your vote!  Thanks so much!

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