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(Giveaway!) More Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas from Kohl’s

December 4, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · 28 Comments

Thanks to Kohl’s for providing products for review and the giveaway item. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I hope you enjoyed some of the Elf on the Shelf ideas I shared with you last week. I’ve got a few more fun (and easy!) ways you can have fun with your Elf on the Shelf in today’s post, and none of them involve making terrible messes or elaborate schemes. I like to keep it simple around here.

When my girls woke up this morning they found our Owen being just a smidge naughty (he’s playing in our television cords) but they also discovered that he has a new outfit! Kohl’s has the cutest Claus Couture collection, with several fun outfit options for your elf and for your elf pet!

Owen has also been such a thoughtful house guest this week by bringing me, his hostess, a gift! Owen found this adorable “the elves made me do it” kitchen towel set at Kohl’s (and I saw his receipt…he got such a good deal!).

And next week, he’s going to surprise the girls one morning with a super fun gift just for them!

Yes, this fingerpaint bathtub set will be messy, but the kids will be in the bath, so they will wash off easily (and so will their canvas!).

We are having so much fun with Owen, and I am really loving this new tradition we are creating of having our elf provide some new fun holiday decor each year. If you don’t have an Elf on the Shelf, they really can be a whole lot of fun, so think about getting one. Our elf keeps us highly entertained. He even does a great Adele impression (call him Adelelf!).

Hello, it’s me. #Adelelf #elfontheshelf #adele

A photo posted by Tiffany (@stuffparentsneed) on Dec 3, 2015 at 12:26pm PST

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Some New Elf on the Shelf Ideas to Rock Your Holiday

November 29, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · 2 Comments

Thanks to Kohl’s for providing some fun new Elf on the Shelf products and other holiday fun stuff. We are very happy Kohl’s customers, and we only promote what we love!

Owen (our Elf on the Shelf) arrived for his third annual visit to the House of M the day before Thanksgiving (yes, I know most elves come the day after…we can never wait, though!). I always take his arrival as an opportunity to work in a little bit of new holiday decor, typically in the form of a new ride for Owen. This year it was a sparkly train!

In fact, Owen arrived with several new presents for us this year (he’s such a thoughtful elf!). All his goodies came from Kohl’s, because he’s also a savvy shopper. He brought a new holiday doormat, some wrapped gifts for the girls, and even a pet! Yes, the Elf on the Shelf now has an Elf Pet, and you are actually supposed to touch it! My girls were so thrilled.

Once the presents from Owen were unwrapped, the girls immediately wanted to put on their new awesome Elf on the Shelf pajamas he brought them! Kohl’s has a cool exclusive line with several different options for boys and girls (ahem…adult sizes are needed, Kohl’s!).

Owen has only been with us a few days, so he hasn’t had time to get into too much mischief, but here’s a sneak peek at some of the fun things he’ll be doing over the next few weeks, all while leaving us with awesome new gifts to help celebrate the season!

Owen knows the way to our hearts in the House of M, and it’s definitely through fun glassware with a straw. I love this fun Elf on the Shelf tumbler he brought with him; he’ll be surprising the girls with it sometime next week, and prompting us to have some hot cocoa.

Owen will also be bringing us this fun “The elf made me do it!” decor item sometime next week. It’s just perfect for a home filled with mischief-makers. I’m betting you have some of those in your house, too!

I’ll be sharing some more fun ways that your elf can move around your house and help deck your halls with holiday cheer next week, so stay tuned for that (and Owen wants to treat you to some fun Kohl’s stuff, so watch out for an AWESOME giveaway!).

Has your Elf on the Shelf arrived? And if so, what fun antics have already transpired? And if you don’t have an Elf, I want to highly encourage you to get one. The magic of Christmas is magnified with the present of a scout elf, I promise!

Dressing Sharp for Thanksgiving: LC by Lauren Conrad at Kohl’s

November 16, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Kohl’s for providing a gift card for product purchase. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always.

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!! Have you seen the LC Lauren Conrad collection at Kohl’s? I perused over the collection online and wanted pretty much everything I saw. This collection is soft, feminine (bring on that lace!) and sweet and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I knew as soon as I spotted it that I would want to put together a nice, but comfortable outfit for gathering with my family at Thanksgiving.

So…let me show you what I found at my local Kohl’s!

For Thanksgiving, I want to look put together and presentable, but I also need to be comfortable (hello, elastic waistband in the pants!). So yes, leggings were a must for me for this holiday. I found this LC Lauren Conrad dark blue pair at Kohl’s for, get this, $9.99!!!

And then I spied this glittery gold pleated top (this color seems to be sold out online but I saw plenty in my store). Since it’s white I won’t be cooking in this top (splatters love me), but it will be super easy to slip into just before it’s time to sit down and eat. I paid $26 for this last week, but it’s on sale even more now!

And of course, I would need a comfy but cute cardigan to pull the whole look together. and I snagged this dark blue cardigan from LC by Lauren Conrad for just $20!

Kohl’s didn’t have the boots I loved best in my size in the store, but did you know that they have kiosks in the store where you can order something you love in your size and have it shipped to your house FOR FREE??? Yes, indeed! Here’s a similar pair to what I paired with the outfit.

Kohl’s sure does know how to have a good sale, friends. It’s one of the things I have always loved so much about shopping there. And in recent years, the addition of fantastic partnerships with top tier designers and celebrities with incredible style has resulted in even more great fashion options. The LC Lauren Conrad collection is really quite a marvel, and the price point is very reasonable, even not on sale. But on sale? Oh my word!!!!

Have you picked up anything from the LC by Lauren Conrad collection? And are you also gonna be rockin’ some pants with an elastic band this Thanksgiving? No shame in that game, especially when you can look this cute! 😉

Fall Looks from Thakoon for DesigNation (at Kohl’s!)

October 9, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to Kohl’s for providing a gift card so I could go pick out my favorite styles from Thakoon for DesigNation. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

So there are approximately 500 things I love about shopping at Kohl’s, and one of those things is that they have amazing partnerships with famous designers and tastemakers. Through these partnerships, Kohl’s is able to offer exclusive lines of on-trend merchandise at a wallet-friendly price point.

One of their more recent partnerships is with American designer Thakoon Panichgul. His signature looks tend to be British and tomboy-ish, yet with a feminine twist. I thought it would be fun to put together an outfit exclusively from this line that I’d love to wear all fall and winter.

Here’s what I fell in love with from Thakoon for DesigNation:

Fall floral! Yes, please! Look at that gorgeous shade of pink in those petals. It was love at first sight for me when I saw the Floral Knot-Front Top at my local Kohl’s.

I want to show you that knot detailing. It gives the top something unique that I really like. I also think it’s a figure-flattering look (just in case you might be concerned about having knot right around your belly!).

The bottoms I scored are actually seamed leggings, though I think they fit a bit more like pants. I absolutely love the detailing on the legs. These are meant to be a wardrobe staple, but there are little design elements to give your pants a very updated feel!

And finally, for when the chill finally starts to settle in the air, I simply could not resist the flyaway cardigan. It makes me want to find a bonfire immediately! 🙂 Fair warning, though: this cardigan runs HUGE. I had to get a size small and as flattered as I felt by buying that size, I promise you, I don’t wear that size. I normally wear a large!

All 3 pieces go really well together, but they are also great stand alone pieces that you could easily mix and match with other items in your wardrobe.

I’m glad I checked out this line. I wouldn’t describe my personal style as “British feminine tomboy” for sure, but I definitely found looks that I loved and that I’m happy to be working into my wardrobe this fall. Make a point to check out Thakoon for DesigNation at your nearest Kohl’s, as well as online, as they have some online exclusives, too!

Get Fit Fashion: I’m Loving Fila at Kohl’s SO Much!

February 4, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Gift card provided by Kohl’s for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. I love to shop at Kohl’s!

So I’ve been working out at the gym 6 days a week for the past month. I used to go to the gym approximately NEVER EVER times each week.

Y’all. It’s been ROUGH.

But it has been so good for me! I have dropped 5 pounds on the scale, which is a very healthy amount to lose in a month, and more importantly, I have significantly increased my strength and my energy levels. I still don’t like my treadmill sessions or my strength training classes (just being honest!) but I am getting increasingly addicted to that feeling that washes over you about 15 minutes after you are done. It’s the feeling of being a complete BOSS.

A few weeks ago I headed over to Kohl’s to check out their exercise apparel section because while I have no shortage of yoga pants (#workathomemomproblems), I had only 1 sports bra and absolutely NO workout tops. Also? I learned the hard way that I only had 1 pair of athletic socks. Let me just say that during my first week back in the gym I was rockin’ some rather unique looks.And for the record, trying to jog in a regular bra is an absolutely HORRIBLE idea. Just trust me on that one.

Kohl’s has a TON of stuff from the premier athletic brand Fila. Did you know that? I want to recommend that you check it out in store, and also take a look at their offerings online. While I tried on several different items from several different brands, I realized that I had a strong preference for my selections from Fila. Want to see what I scooped up?

First, I got the MUST HAVE: another sports bra! I am loving this one for my strength training. It doesn’t provide enough support on its own, for me personally, for the treadmill. But if I pair it with my Fila fitted top, I’m good to go!

I pair this combo with the Fila Sport Colorblock Yoga Leggings. I know, I know…this was the one thing I didn’t need! But I tried them on just for fun and then I didn’t want to take them back off. So into my cart they went! They feel AMAZING. And if I do say so myself, they look cute, too! 🙂

While I was in this section of the store, I also looked for a t-shirt. I didn’t want anything so fitted that it looked like I shopped in the children’s department, and I also didn’t want anything so loose that I looked embarrassed of my body. They had a perfect selection of cute yoga shirts and they were just $9! I snagged the one that spoke the most to me, which said, “Fueled by coffee.” Yup.

Then I headed over to the department with socks so that I could stop wearing dress socks to the gym (yes, I totally wore knee high dress socks under my yoga pants one time. It was just as awkward as it sounds, even with my “I love me just the way I am” attitude beaming from my soul. I’m sure you can imagine).

Again, Kohl’s had a lot to choose from, but I headed straight for the Fila brand since I’d already had good luck with other pieces. These socks are really supportive. I’m actually going to buy another set in the next month, I think. And of course, Kohl’s was having a sale (like they always do!) so I got a great price on them.

And finally, before I headed to checkout, I went to the kitchen accessories part of the store in the hopes that they might have a water bottle made of glass. BINGO! They had the Contigo water bottle, and even in my favorite color! I wanted a glass bottle because I love to add a drop of essential oils to my water, and oils and plastic do not mix! 🙂

Would you believe that when I headed to the register to ring everything up, the total was just shy of $80? I’m normally pretty good at running a tally in my head, and I thought I was around $110. Some of the items were on sale even more than I realized. This is a very normal occurrence for me, though, when shopping at Kohl’s. I get sticker shock pretty much every time, but it’s the GOOD sticker shock!

Have you been to Kohl’s in the search of workout apparel, yet? Do you own any of the Fila line, by chance? It’s totally my new favorite!

Kohl’s Fall Fashion Finds for Men (My 90% off Find!)

October 1, 2014 · by Tiffany Merritt · 17 Comments

Thanks to Kohl’s for sending a gift card my way. All thoughts, opinions, and expenses beyond the gift card amount are my own.

One of my very favorite stores to shop at, both online and in-store, is Kohl’s. I have a few reasons why I love them so very much.

1. My mother-in-law used to work at customer service at Kohl’s and I remember stories from her about how Kohl’s would always bend over backwards to ensure that the customer was satisfied. It honestly reminded me of the stories you hear about the customer service offered at stores that are much higher end. I was very impressed with her stories, and I have found them to be true any time I have been to customer service, as well. Returns are hassle-free and employees are very friendly and helpful.

2. Kohl’s knows how to have a sale! This store is NOT afraid to mark stuff down. I routinely find things at Kohl’s that are similar in price to what I might pay at a consignment or even thrift store. Only the item’s at Kohl’s are new with tags. Gotta love that!

3. Kohl’s stays on trend. I love the designer collaborations Kohl’s has (Vera Wang and Marc Anthony are two that come to mind). Those pieces are sharp and right on trend, and at a price point my budget can handle.

I particularly like heading to Kohl’s whenever my husband, Tim, is in need of some new items for work. From full suits to business casual, Kohl’s has a wide range of items for every work wardrobe. We headed to the store looking to spend around $100, and hoping we could pull together an outfit. In the end, we spent $125 (including tax), but we got TWO work appropriate outfits!

Tim was wearing this brown sweater when we went into the store, and we actually used it as a building piece for putting something together that was very “fall.” We quickly found this Arrow Plaid Button-Down shirt (on sale for $26.99) and knew it was just perfect. I then headed over to the tie section to see what I could coordinate with it to dress it up a bit for work. I opted for something with a very minimal pattern since the shirt already had a lot going on. The Izod Hilton Grid Tie is what I chose (on sale for $24.99). I think it turned out great!

Then we looked for a pair of pants that we liked. I pulled many different pairs of pants for Tim, and he had a strong preference for one set. We were shocked and totally thrilled when we realized that checkout that these pants were on MEGA markdown. They were originally $54 and we paid $5.40 for them. Talk about the deal of the day!!!

In total, the shirt, tie and pants, all from Kohl’s, set us back $57.38 plus tax. That is REALLY awesome (but you already knew that, didn’t you?!).

While we were in the store, Tim requested a dressy pair of gray slacks, and decided on this pair from Docker’s (on sale for $34.99). I only buy flat front pants for him. Can anyone enlighten me on why pleated pants are still being made? They totally baffle me…I think they are flattering to 0% of the people who wear them. Anyway, Tim said this pair of pants was really comfortable, which he appreciates immensely. He rides his bike to work every day, so he needs to balance comfort with the fact that he needs to look office appropriate. These pants are perfect.

This Apt. 9 Modern Fit Striped Shirt (on sale for $21.99). I was very impressed with the number of slim cut shirts I saw at Kohl’s while we were shopping. So many men wear their shirts WAY too big and baggy, and it isn’t flattering at all. You don’t need excess fabric hanging off your body like that, fellas. Go for the slimmer cut, even if you aren’t slim, yourself. You will look better in something that actually fits you, instead of something that just hangs on you, I promise!

So this second outfit of a shirt and pants cost $56.98 plus tax. Another great buy! And even though we somehow magically ended up with a pair of pants that was 90% off, I didn’t even go through their clearance section. They had rows and rows of stuff 60% off, so there were more great deals to be had, but we just ran out of time. Additionally, I earned $20 in Kohl’s cash that I can use starting this Sunday. It literally works like cash in the store. I don’t have a minimum purchase that I need to make. I’ve just got $20 to spend freely! I will most likely spend it on some items for the girls for our upcoming Disney trip. Kohl’s has a TON of cute Disney apparel! 🙂

Do you shop at Kohl’s for yourself or for other family members? Have you ever stumbled upon a killer deal like our 90% off pants find? I’d love to hear about it! I thought the other deals we had were decent, too, and we shopped without even paying attention to the price tags. It’s nice to know that you aren’t going to be shocked in a bad way when you get to the checkout counter!

Kohl’s Baby Sale Features The World of Eric Carle (GIVEAWAY!!!)

February 3, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 133 Comments

Raise your hand if you love Kohl’s.

If you didn’t raise your hand, then I’m going to guess that you have either never shopped there or you went on the one day of the year when they aren’t having some sort of AMAZING sale. Kohl’s is known for their terrific markdowns. I can regularly find super cute and in-season stuff for 50% off there, and it isn’t all that unusual for me to find something marked down to 80% off.

This is one store that is NOT afraid to have a sale! Love it!

Right now the Kohl’s baby sale is happening, and I thought many of you might like to know about it. TONS AND TONS of baby things are all marked 20% off from now through February 23rd. If you are expecting or have a baby, or if you know you’ll be getting a baby shower invite some time this year, then you don’t want to miss out on this sale!

In particular, can I point you in the direction of The World of Eric Carle toys? We’ve had a ladybug from this collection since Darah was an infant, and it has been played with SO much by both girls, all the while maintaining its color, shape and overall fun factor beautifully! Kohl’s stores have wonderful selections of The World of Eric Carle toys, and as an owner of quite a few pieces, I enthusiastically recommend them.

May I show you a few examples of the cuteness to which I am referring?

Exhibit A:

This jiggly caterpillar is not only a teething ring, but also a pull toy and a sensory toy, all rolled into one! Both my girls are loving it.

Exhibit B:

This little monkey comes with its own tiny monkey, which delights Darah to no end. And Layah is also enjoying all the bright colors, patterns and textures of the toy. Such a great find!

Each of these are currently on sale for just $12.99. This is an awesome price for a toy that, in my experience, is built to last through multiple children.

The World of Eric Carle toys are delightful in every way. And right now you can score them for a SWEET price at Kohl’s. Don’t miss your chance!

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I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.