Anchor Sweater. (Crewcuts. similar here, and here.) Jeans: Hudson. Boots: Hunter Kids (adults here.) Scarf: Old. (similar here.) Striped shirt: Boden.
I kn0w everybody thinks that anchors are only for wearing in the summer time, but guess what? Everybody is wrong.
Also, you should probably just know that this sweater is from the little boys section. I’m on a role with the kid’s clothes lately… Yes, I’m about to turn 32.
#istillwearkidsclothes
Speaking of little boys, I’ve got a really wicked awesome gift guide today for your son/nephew/ that cute kid who lives next door and always kicks the ball over your fence, etc, etc…
I want to let you in on a little secret.
We don’t spoil our kids at Christmas. A few years back we got a little disgusted with the shmorgesbord of cheap but expensive, crappy toys that peppered our living room floor after the fury of Christmas morning, and Craig and I decided to make a change. Our kids weren’t really getting much out of Christmas–it was just one big present overload. They didn’t really appreciate any of the gifts they got because there were just so, so many.
So the next Christmas we scaled it way down. We went instead with a few thoughtfully chosen toys, a book or two, one outfit and a pair of pajamas. It was amazing the difference it made. It not only saved us money and time, it also changed the entire feeling of our Christmas. We were able to really enjoy each other. The kids actually appreciated what they got, they played with every single toy, and I mean they really played with them. They enjoyed each of their gifts as they opened them without racing into the crazy “what can I open next?” fury of years past. We’ve done it every year since then and it’s always been wonderful. It’s also changed my whole outlook on toys for my kids.
My kids don’t have all that many toys in their room. But the toys they have are appreciated, and are played with. Every few months we go through their rooms and the toys that they no longer love, we donate. We let them “start over” with someone new, someone who will appreciate them. This keeps their rooms cleaner, and more organized and it helps them appreciate the things they have, care for them, and actually play with them. It has also made me a more thoughtful mother when it comes to gift buying. I’m all about quality over quantity. Finding great toys that the kids will not only love, but that will help them learn to think, help them to be creative, explore the world, use their minds and/or their bodies. And mostly, toys that that are meaningful, well-made and last. Here are my favorites this year:
(you can click right on the image and it will take you directly to the website with the toy)
My parents have done this since as long as I can remember! We get some silly stocking stuffers in our stockings, but mainly we get 4 thoughtful presents and one valuable one. Like for my 14th birthday I got a laptop after a year of begging for one.
I totally agree that it makes me appreciate my presents more.
Right on!
Cute outfit<3
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Stunning style!
XO
Jeanne
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Such a cute and comfy look!
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Thank you for posting this and being honest — so refreshing! I don’t have kids but my husband and I struggle with this when buying for our 11 nieces and nephews and just appreciate the approach you’re taking as parent(s). High five!
I adore this look! Do you mind if I ask what size you got in the sweater. We don’t have a Factory store close by. I’m a 2/xs normally. Thanks!
I got a size 12.
Hope this helps!
Yes, thank you! :)
I just love your approach to gifting kids. It’s refreshing.
I agree with wearing nautical style year round. I am drooling over this sweater from Land’s End. All of the colors offered are perfect. http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-year-round-cashmere-stripe-button-mock-sweater/id_275495
These look like great gifts for either a boy or a girl. I’ll be interested to see how the gifts you suggest specifically for girls differ. It would be great to see your suggestions grouped in some other way than by gender.
Love this look, super cute, I love the anchor sweater.
xx, Jodi
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I love your outfit! The layering is amazing. :)
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