Ok, if you're a frequent reader you know that I love, love, love the Nordstrom's Women and Kids' Sale. I'm mean who can resist a sale that seems to be specifically designed for hip, stylish moms like myself and well....YOU?


Your favorite kiddie brands such as Juicy Couture, Volcom, Splendid, Quicksilver, Biscotti and more are marked down big time. Some items are already 60% off. Happy shopping!


Shop the Sale: Shop NORDSTROM.

Yet another Celebaby is loving Myself Belts. Madonna's daughter Mercy has been spotted sporting the metallic hearts Myself Belt. And doesn't she look adorable?


Myself Belts is offering a great promo to celebrate their latest celebrity kid spotting, use the promocode MADONNA and save 10% off your order now through November 15. Also, buy 2 Myself Belts and shipping is free.


What are moms and kids saying about Myself Belts?
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Shop for Myself Belts: (Buy Direct)


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Payless Shoe Stores and payless.com are wishing you a Happy Halloween by kicking off their annual BOGO sale on October 31. The already budget friendly store will make it even easier for you to find quality, affordable shoes for you and your kids. From 10/31/09-12/01/09 buy one pair of shoes and get the second pair half off.


If you haven't shopped Payless in awhile, you might not know that they now offer cool lines for kids like American Eagle Shoes, Airwalk, Smartfit and Zoe & Zac.


Shop the Sale

Buy Direct: Payless BOGO


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Why not get creative this year and make your own Halloween costumes? Sherri Osborne, About.com's Guide to Family Crafts has tons of ideas for you and your kids this Halloween. From easy, no-sew costumes, to making your own masks, she's got it all.


Read More: Make Your Own Halloween Costumes

The Disney Store is all geared up for Halloween. They've got a great sale happening and you're invited to their costume party. Yeah, you! don't forget to mark your calendars! :

• Disney's Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party--October 21, Disney Stores across the US and Canada will be hosting this fun-filled family event which will include games, prizes and a costume parade. Mark your calandars.

• Costume Sale--Shop your local Disney Store or online at disneystore.com for up to 50% off on Halloween costumes. Order by October 22 for standard delivery.

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Keep your kids safe this Halloween by following simple rules when choosing costumes, dressing them up and letting them out for their big night. About.com's Child Care Guide Robin McClure gives us parents some excellent Halloween advice that your family can follow this Halloween to ensure that the holiday is a safe one for you and yours.


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Halloween Safety for Your Ghosts and Goblins

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Get ready for some adorable outfits. For Halloween 2009, girls have an endless amount of choices. The most popular costumes for girls, however, are character costumes from their favorite movies, TV shows and cartoons. What's hot for Halloween 2009? Come and check out the costumes:

Read More: Popular Halloween Costumes for Girls 2009

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From creatures of the night to a lovable cowboy doll, the most popular Halloween costumes for boys are from movies and TV. What boys' costumes will be the most in demand for Halloween 2009?


Read More: Hot Halloween Costumes for Boys 2009


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The media giant that is Conde Nast announced they will close up shop on Cookie Magazine. This is a sad day for America's hip, cool parents who were turned to Cookie Magazine every month for style and parenting advice aimed at those who once thought of themselves as too cool for style and parenting advice. I know I speak for many when I say Cookie Magazine will be sorely missed, especially in the kids' fashion world.


Along with the loss of Cookie Magazine, Conde Nast has also given Gourmet, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride.

The Disney Store is going all out for Halloween this year, and you're invited to join them. Not only is The Disney Store THE place to find 2009's hottest Halloween costumes for kids, but they are running some seriously exciting promotions:

• Disney's Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party--October 21, Disney Stores across the US and Canada will be hosting this fun-filled family event which will include games, prizes and a costume parade. Mark your calandars.

• Costume Sale--Shop your local Disney Store or online at disneystore.com for early-season sales. Some costumes are already discounted up to 40%. Deal!

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