Hi, Everyone!

Now that it is a few weeks into the school year, parents are busy going to Parent Orientations and getting back into the school mode of helping with homework, scrambling with after school activities, carpools and just the normal routines of packing lunches (or if you are lucky enough to have kids who actually are on school lunches and EAT them) and figuring out dinners. I am in the same boat. I am thrilled to be back in a routine. Summer was nice, but a little too unstructured for me, I don’t think I will make that “mistake” this coming summer. My kids enjoy camp and I need to make sure they are in camps for longer this time…though being spontaneous and waking up later had its advantages too.

Anyway, back to my TITLE of a BIG SALE:

We are trying to make room for more TRUMPETTE SOCK SETS, so all our current remaining in stock Trumpette socks are on sale for 25% off our regularly great price of $24. Now, only $18 for a set of 6! You won’t find them any cheaper, I don’t think!

and other styles too.

Also, with back to school and all, I know I am more aware than ever about preserving the beautiful world we live in. So, I do my “share” by sending my children with snackTAXI reusable sandwich and snack bags. By using them, I have eliminated SO many unnecessary plastic baggies. They are available in some wonderful designs. My kids love choosing new ones each fall season before school resumes after summer break. Additionally, they wash beautifully in the washing machine and even can go in the dryer! (instructions are included). I tend to rinse them in the sink and hand dry them, but you absolutely can wash them over and over in your machine and they still stand the test of time. Now, they are on a huge sale, over 25% off, so come and stock up on them! Here are just a small sampling of what is available style wise!

Mod Swirls                                           Night Owl Espresso

Soccer                                                  Bubble Blast

As always, we love comments, feedback and suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to email us at: info@startingoutsmall.com.

Happy Shopping!

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Okay, this link will not give you the answer, but I did get your attention, right? I wanted you all to see that there are some great products and we are currently having a SUPER SPECIAL! Take an additional 25% off EVERYTHING! That equals up to great savings. Hurry though, b/c this mega summer sale WON’T last! You have through July 31st, 2011 to take advantage.

Simply enter discount code July25 during the checkout. Happy Shopping!

Now back to the topic at hand, “Consistency”. I was just thinking about my busy hectic life with my family and business and came to the realization, at least for ME that is, lots of what I find difficult in my day to day routine is just that, I don’t have a routine…I TRY to, but each day presents to me new issues and challenges, whether it be a sick kid, a toddler who is having meltdown after meltdown, extreme heat, etc. I feel that I have to adapt to each and every day as its own separate entity. Does anyone else out there feel the same way? I would love to hear your responses.

Most of my friends think I am neat and organized, but I feel the complete opposite. I WISH I could keep my house neat all the time, the way I like it and feel better about, but with three kids and no housekeeper, just good ol’ moi, it can’t always get tidied up as nicely as I would like it to be.  I have also realized that I come up with often very good ideas to keep my children on their toes and behaving in appropriate manners by having “charts”. THE INFAMOUS CHARTS! Well, let me tell you, over the years, I have had several different kinds and they all start off great, but then about the second or third week or if I am extremely lucky, the end of the first month, it sort of gets pushed aside and forgotten about. I know that children thrive with DISCIPLINE and C O N S I S T E N C Y, but I often find it so tough!!!!

Why can I not always carry out my plan? I do try…but it is like I run out of steam…am I beating myself up too much or am I doing okay? I know I am a bit hard on myself, but I HATE when I go to bed with dishes in the sink, for a while I was being really good, cleaning the dishes right away, etc. and even keeping the counter tops free of boxes of snacks, kids trinkets, coupons and other miscellaneous papers, but somehow, they creep back up on me so quickly. Why is that?

Anyway, I do believe in my heart that if I was always consistent with everything, my life would run much smoother, but would I really be happier? I think that I would, but I am not so sure. It does not leave too much room for spontaneity or excitement, right? Come on, back me up on this one, fans!

Please leave your comments, ideas or suggestions, I would SO appreciate to hear them. Thanks for reading my blog.

This week, we are running a special on Baby Dry Goods’s  stroller blankets, only $29.99, regular price is $38 and burp cloth (set of 2) is only $17.99, regular price is $22, that is a savings of close to 25%!

Also, don’t forget, Tuesdays, if you purchase $30 or more in gifts, you get an additional 19% off of your purchase, so why delay? Stock up on great baby boy or baby girl gifts NOW!

Happy Shopping!

Above are some examples of our plush, roomy stroller blankets, they wash beautifully and they are so lovely and soft. You may end up liking it as much if not more than your baby/toddler!  Only $29.99!!!

An example of some burp cloth sets (two in a pack) ONLY $17.99!!!!

This week, we are running a special on Baby Dry Goods’s  stroller blankets, only $29.99, regular price is $38 and burp cloth (set of 2) is only $17.99, regular price is $22, that is a savings of close to 25%!

Also, don’t forget, Tuesdays, if you purchase $30 or more in gifts, you get an additional 10% off of your purchase, so why delay? Stock up on great baby boy or baby girl gifts NOW!

Happy Shopping!

Above are some examples of our plush, roomy stroller blankets, they wash beautifully and they are so lovely and soft. You may end up liking it as much if not more than your baby/toddler!

An example of some burp cloth sets (two in a pack) ONLY $17.99!!!!