Boys Suspenders are generally long fabric strips put over the shoulders aimed at holding up the trousers. Suspenders attach to the pants with the help of buttons or clips and have an ‘X’, ‘Y’ or ‘H’ shape at the back for extra support and strength. This also prevents any strap from falling off the shoulders. ‘H’ shaped variety of suspenders is less common and used by firefighters. The most universal suspender varieties are the ‘X’ and ‘Y’ shapes. 1. How Thick Should Your Suspenders … [Read more...] about 5 Tips You Need to Know About Suspenders for Boys
Children's Apparel
From active wear to play wear and everything in between - school uniforms, shoes that they outgrow way too fast, working with consignment shops and more.
Spring Cleaning Your Closet and Essentials
It’s hard to part with the trusty staples of your wardrobe. We’ve all hung on too long to that old pair of underwear, or maybe the heavily worn t-shirt that makes us think of the past. Tommy John, thought they could help our readers out with decluttering this spring with these fun graphics! We know it’s never an easy decision to choose what gets tossed, donated, or kept. Hopefully our graphics help provide the blueprint! With this handy reference flowchart, you will have your closet spring … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Your Closet and Essentials
School Uniforms for Boys: Why They Work
School uniforms are a welcomed relief to parents who are on a tight budget or looking to save some money. Buying a new and stylish wardrobe for your child each fall can be a huge annual expense. If you have a son who's attending grade school, you should be aware of the financial benefits of required school uniforms for boys and girls of all ages. Why School Uniforms? As a parent, you know how expensive it is to buy new, comfortable clothes for your son. Kids need new clothes often because of … [Read more...] about School Uniforms for Boys: Why They Work
Atlee Station YMCA Bright Beginnings Program
For our readers who live in the Mechanicsville, VA area, the Atlee Station Family YMCA is holding its annual Bright Beginnings event on Thursday, August 1, 2013.Atlee Station Family YMCA on FacebookIf you have registered to participate in the program, you need to have your child at the Atlee Station Family YMCA at 4:45 p.m. to sign up your child to ride the bus. They will then be transported to the Mechanicsville Target to shop with their volunteer!Please plan to pick up your child at the Atlee … [Read more...] about Atlee Station YMCA Bright Beginnings Program
Have You heard About thredUP?
I was traveling the world wide web the other day and came across this truly unique site - thredUP. It's just like a consignment store (which I absolutely love, love, love!) but ONLINE.They purchase consignment-quality kids and women's clothing from families just like ours, and then they hand-select the best clothes and post them in their online store for you to purchase, and then they are "wrapped with love and shipped from sunny California" as their site says!You can order a free thredUP … [Read more...] about Have You heard About thredUP?
