GIVEAWAY: $500 Mini Boden Gift Card
I was looking for something for the girls to wear to camp the other day and realized that everything in their dresser looks like it has been used to wipe down the floors. There are permanent dirt stains inside every crease and fold. All the pinks and blues and whites have dulled to variations of beige. I can’t even see the bright colors underneath all the dirt caked on to their sneakers.
This is one of the reasons I love back-to-school shopping. Summer clothes have been through the wringer and it’s time to make my kids look like clean well put together human beings again!
For the past two years, I’ve partnered with Mini Boden to show-off their back-to-school collection and I could not be happier that I am partnering with them again. With their bold colors, fun patterns and adorably quirky styles, Mini Boden is by far and away my favorite place to shop for my kids online. Not to mention, they’ve got some pretty great styles for adults too.
This year, instead of picking out the clothes myself, I let Mazzy and Harlow pick their own stuff. I’ve learned that I no longer know what they want and if I buy something I think looks cute, it might sit in their closet untouched all year.
Mazzy totally surprised me right off the bat by picking out a pair of overalls. I have a hard time getting her to wear pants so I never in a million years would have imagined she would want pants with a bib!
I also thought for sure that once she got them, they would be too big or not fit right and get relegated to the back of her closet, but they fit perfectly and she was thrilled. She actually asked me if she could wear them every day to school. We settled on once a week.
She selected a shirt with rainbow sleeves for underneath. I’m calling the whole look “Mazzy Brewster” and I’m pretty sure this will be her uniform all year.
One thing Mazzy has been really into lately is wearing her hair down. She’s got a lot of hair and it falls in her face, so I am constantly trying to convince her to put it up or least pin it back. During the shoot, I successfully pinned it back while she wasn’t paying attention.
Here’s her reaction once she noticed:
Suffice to say, I let her keep it down the rest of the shoot!
True to form, the first things Harlow gravitated towards was a flower felt necklace and a rainbow hedgehog purse with a gold strap.
Then I had to find a dress that brought her accessories together. Once she had it all on, she exclaimed, “I look like Mommy!!!”
I’m pretty sure she meant that in a good way.
Harlow also fell in love with a pair of multi-color sparkly Mary Janes. Judging by how much she wore her gold Mini Boden t-straps last year, I see many mornings when I will be arguing with her to keep these in the closet. “They are not good for the playground, Harlow!” “But I love them!!!”
Last year, Harlow decided that her gold shoes were her “shabbat shoes” which meant there was no way I could argue with her about wearing them on Fridays. I think we have found Harlow’s new “shabbat shoes.”
Keeping with the rainbow theme, Mazzy also picked out a gray sweater dress with velvet ruffles in multiple colors. She paired that with a pair of high suede brown boots which truly tells me that my little girl’s style is growing up.
Remember when she would wear nothing but pink?
Harlow selected a bold polka dot dress with a flower applique on the front. As soon as she put it on, she informed me that would be wearing it to her birthday party this year.
FYI, Harlow has been planning her birthday party since last winter. Originally, it was going to be a Frozen party but then she changed gears and decided on a butterfly theme. This dress is perfect for the party because “Butterflies love flowers.”
Next up, matching denim twirling skirts.
If you follow me on Snapchat, I’m sure you saw that this portion of shoot turned into a big dance party.
I should mention that the day of the shoot was ridiculously hot and I was asking the girls to wear fall clothing. At one point, Harlow decided that she was just DONE.
Here Mazzy and I are trying to hold up her head after Harlow did her signature “GO LIMP” move.
I let Harlow take a break while Mazzy tried on her last outfit.
This one was actually my favorite and Mazzy made it even cuter by pairing it with red rain boots, a floral umbrella and two different backpacks.
I mean, seriously. Mini Boden— can you PLEASE make this entire outfit in my size?
Today, to celebrate the back-to-school season, I’m giving away a $500 Mini Boden gift card! You must be a Mommy Shorts subscriber to enter. If you are not already a subscriber, you can subscribe here.
Then go to the Mini Boden site, check out their new collection, and tell me which item you want most for your kids in the comments below!
Winner will be selected on September 5th. You can read the full rules here.
winner update:
Congrats to Addie, who thinks the Ombre shirt for boys is adorable! Please contact annie@mommyshorts.com to claim your prize.
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All photos were taken by Sasithon Pooviriyakul.
This post was sponsored by Mini Boden, but we would be buying and loving their clothing regardless!
I would say the Jersey Swing dress,and my daughter would say the Twirly Frill skirt. So many fun clothes!
Mini Boden is perfect for my tall kids because of the in-between sizes! Already bought as the favorite – my son loves the headphones t-shirt (Rock n Roll Raglan) – I love that Mini Boden has appealing shirts for a boy that is a welcomed break from super hero everything!
Ohhhhhh, the twirly skirts is surely what my girls would pick! I really love the rain boot selection, too!
Love the Rainbow theme!! Hotchpotch Jersey Romper <3
Love love love the multicolored woodland pinnie by baby Boden. You better believe I’m stuffing my petite 4.5 year old in a 3/4!! I should also mention that i just ordered the multicolored color block dress pictured here in bulk. The stripes are different across the dresses and I want choices ? Needless to say, I’m a bit Boden-obsessed!
I love all of it! But my daughter would LOVE the pet portrait shirt and the embroidered hem dress. ?
For my 5 year old boy, all the sweatshirts! Sweatshirts, hoodies and anything long sleeves are his favorite!
I’d love the white and blue striped sweater with red sleeves and collar buttons for my little boy Jake ❤️
Um, ALL of the cardigans and the cord slim fit jeans! My daughter starts first grade this year and it’s her first year in “real” school! Would love to have some cute outfits for her this fall!!
I love everything! I really want the boys knitted jacket in the raccoon pattern for my baby boy.
Sweatshirt dress squirrel pattern and boys super sweatshirt!
I think my daughter would absolutely LOVE those cuffed overalls! She is going boho right now – so the vintage flared jeans and the suede boots are perfect!
Mazzy has the best taste! I’m in love with the rainbow ruffled dress!
I like the jersey dress, but really loved all the dresses!
LOVE the tractor cardigan & the sheep cardigan! Will buy those as soon as I’m convinced this Louisiana weather will cool off enough to wear them. In the mean time, I’ll start collecting those sweet little long-sleeve tees.
Love love love the cosy parka in that beautiful blue color!!
My daughter will love the multi colored dress mazzy is wearing in the last picture she loves anything rainbow and with colors!!
Pick me!!
My daughter would be so happy!!
That shirt sleeved printed tunic with the rainbows and the birds!
I love all the newborn clothing, especially the bear ones! So cute
These clothes are so sweet! My daughter would love the pink dress with polka dots and bunny pocket (and so would I)
Stripy Dress (Rainbow Multi Stripe) would look so cute on my daughter.
I love the stripy knitted dress. They’re rocking the rainbows!
Hotpotch Jersey dress
What don’t I want! I have serious style envy of your girls! Harlow’s birthday party dress is awesome! I however have a baby boy and another boy in the way! The knit ware playsuits are awesome, especially the one with the cow on it! These clothes are a dream!
Like you I have 2 amazing daughters. The almost 6 year old (3 days) would look adorable in the vintage pink cord overalls and my 11 month old would totally rock both the vintage pink hedgies and shale grey spot bunny. I may have a tiny obsession with overalls in general. My younger daughter’s monthly pictures are all in overalls. I am thinking first birthday pics in hedgies!!!
I love the girls-vintage-pink-bud-hotchpotch-jersey-dress for my 2 year old daughter (I am still in the pink phase). My 5 year son loves the Denim pull ons and the Ecru/Storm strip/midnight raglan t-shirt
Hmmm…It’s a toss-up between the Stripy Knitted Dress and the Frill Knitted Dress. My poor sparkle-loving twirly-dress wearing daughter is starting kindergarten this year–ad is required to wear a uniform. Right now, we’re trying to find her the brightest, most fun, twirliest play clothes we can!
I showed my 3 year old all the pictures of mazzy and Harlow and asked if she liked their outfits and each outfit got a “no!” Sooooo, personally I love the rainbow stripe dress for her.
Really love the Cosy Sweatshirt Dress with the squirrels on it! That would be so cute on my granddaughter!
My two sons could use, Raglan tees, laundered shirts, slim and straight jeans, field day jackets and joggers. And I am sure much more.
I love the rainbow striped dress and the overalls!!!
Hattie was looking over my shoulder and had eyes for nothing other than the felt flower necklace after she saw it on Harlow! I want it ALL!
So cute! Pintuck Ruffle Dress (Honeycomb Cord)
Love love love the floral rain jacket! 🙂 All so cute though.
Well, EVERYTHING but top of the list is the boys chicken long-sleeved shirt! My 2yr old LOVES his grandparents’ chickens… he goes in and out of their little area all day long and has learned to collect the eggs and place them in the basket without cracking them!
I love the blue and grey dinsosaur striped tee. Stripes and dinosaurs together? Yes please!
Retro stripe t-shirt
My daughter would love the Twirly Skirt, all these clothes are really super cute! Thanks for the chance!
i love the everyday shorts with the suspenders! i would love to get my oldest daughter a pair. they are adorable!
The yellow decorative skirt with honeycomb flowers! Way cute!
I absolutely LOVE the stipy dress. After seeing your daughter in it, I think I’m going to order for both of mine.
My daughter is in love with the Logo Jersey Dress and the Hedgehog Purse!! She loves To watch your Snap Chat stories of Mazzy and Harlow!
The hedgehog sweater is adorable!
I love the logo jersey dress with the butterfly.
The Fun Breton Jersey Dress! Since the hot summer temps in SoCal can last through October this is perfect for my kindergartener!
I would love the ‘It’s All Good’ tshirt for my seven year old. It is something he would love and it’s something we always say to eachother.
Definitely the overalls…I’ve got two overall logging girls & one who will pair the hedgehog purse with every outfit.
I love the twirly frill skirt!
I can’t choose! I love all the dresses. What I was so impressed with is that everything could be easily mixed & matched. I’m all about giving my 2 girls the chance to dress themselves as long as it’s weather appropriate. Mini Borden has very cute stuff that I’d love to add to their collection.
Oh my goodness, I don’t even need to go to their site. I was eyeing everything up in Nordstrom over the weekend. The first thing I picked up was that polka dot dress Harlow is wearing. I’m also dying for Mazzy’s striped dress and the rainboots. I love the duffle jacket in honeycomb and truly I could go on and on. This stuff is some of my favorite for my little one. The cutest!
All of their stuff is adorable. My daughter is SUPER girlie so I would have to go with the Jersey Swing Dress in Rosehip Bud or the Rainbow Multi-Stripe Dress. Oh, and the gold mary janes!!
I have 4 kids and we LOVE Mini Boden! I’d love t get each of them a pair of overalls. And my 3 girls that rainbow dress and rain boots combo ?
We love Mini Boden! I’m loving the duffle coat for my son this fall!
My toddler would love any of their dresses! She is a girly girl through and through!
Oh. My. Goodness. This post is so perfectly timed, I have a cart full of Boden goodness for our 3yo. We live in Southern California where it’s always warm so our cart is full of shortsleeve dresses, hello rainbow stripes and pockets! Also a clearance bathing suit or two and the sweetest little bunny dress that my daughter swears she neeeeeeds for school.
The cozy sweatshirt dress is adorable!
We LOVE Mini Boden! My 4 year old would rock the script knitted dress and my 2 year old would love spinning in the jersey hotchpotch dress!
http://m.bodenusa.com/en-us/girls-coats-jackets/71511/girls-pretty-cord-jacket
This jacket is perfect for fall for my soon to be 3 year old! I love buttons on jackets and it’s not to heavy so she can still move around with ease!
Would LOVE a the suede Chelsea boots for my boys!
My 6YO boy would love the Jurassic Stripes t-shirt and my 2YO girl would love those denim twirly skirts that your girls have. Mini Boden is so cute!
I love the adorable baby rompers but I most want the baby knitted jacket for my baby son. All their clothes are precious!!
So hard to choose just one! Loving the rainbow tunic but I know my daughter would pick the sequin squirrel!
I love this dress: Retro Jersey Dress (Imperial Blue Stripe Flower)
Love the twirls skirts!!
I am loving everything they’ve got!! The snow coats, Boots, dresses and skirts! I love it all!
Did Harlow see her flower dress comes in different colors with a butterfly on it?!? I want that one too! Great stuff and I just discovered Boden last week. So glad I did!!
Hedgies! My littel girl would flip if she had a hedgie dress to wear on picture day 🙂
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/girls-dresses/73213-pnk/girls-vintage-pink-hedgies-super-soft-jersey-dress
Rib waist pants in honeycomb for my dude… He would ROCK some yellow pants!
The rock n roll shirt for my son and Mazzy’s entire last outfit for my daughter!!! Thank you!
I love th e sporty raglan tshirt….my son would love that!
I love the stripy dresses, especially the rainbow multi-stripe! I am positive my daughter would disagree and go with the overalls- she is obsessed!
I love mini Boden and adult Boden. I also love Peter Pan collars, so the Retro Jersey Dress speaks to me. So cute. Another that I totally wish were made in my size.
The Down in the Meadow dress and the frilly rainbow dress Mazzy is wearing have my heart!
I need that stripy knitted dress for my three year old…right now! Plus I’m due literally any day and will need an abundance of that newborn cuteness they sell for this new boy/girl. (Can’t wait to find out!!)
Everything is adorable but if I had to choose….. My boy would LOVE the glow in the dark jammies and our littlest girl would get a ton of use out of the floral rain boots. She does hippo therapy and rain boots are a must! ?
The space jacket. My boys looove all things space!!
the Jaspé Slub Polo for my son and Stripy Dress for my daughter along with some cute shoes. love mini boden
I love the Frill Knitted Dress and the Jersey Swing Dresses – that style is always a favorite of mine bc it’s easy for me to get my daughter to wear them!
Both sweater dresses that Mazzy is wearing made my daughter squeal! Would love to get those for her.
I love the short sleeve printed tunic with rainbows! So cute! Love Boden clothing.
I love the sweathers for little boys with animals on it! The red with the puppy dog is adorable and it looks like our late family dog, Snoop!
I’m getting tired of this heat, and I’m dreaming of winter, so I checked out their selection of coats. I think my kindergartner needs the long padded jacket (in Pom Pom pink, of course!) for walking to school in the mornings!
My little girl squealed in delight over the squirrel sequin logo dress, so that is our pick. We absolutely love Mini Boden!
I want ALL the items! I love love love Mini Boden but it’s so not in my price range. I can only buy on sale and even then it’s too much. I would love to win the gift card to outfit my twins in super adorable attire this fall. Mini Boden has the cutest clothes I’ve ever seen!
My daughter would love the stripy dress!
oh for the love of all things Stripy Dresses!!! They are adorable! Lucy would love any of them – and that pic of Mazzy in the yellow chair? melt my heart she looks so grown up! 😉
My oldest looooves rainbows and puddles! I know she would love the stripey rainbow dress and super cute rain boots!
We will definitely be getting the logo dress with butterfly! My daughter has recently decided she will only wear dresses and we need something other than pink!
Love your blog and snaps ! We are taking our 18 month old son Roland to Brooklyn for his first time this thanksgiving! We absolutely love the boys knitted jacket ! The little animal hood is adorable! This is the first addition to his wardrobe for NY!
I would definitely love the Nostalgic Cord Pinnie in Multi Woodland Toile for the 2 year old grand daughter, the Twirly Frill Skirt (Hotchpotch Bud) with Pretty Pointelle T-shirt (Raspberry) for the 4 & 5 year old grand daughters who start school on Thursday and Jersey Overalls (Dusty Lilac Primrose) for the 18th month grand daughter. Each of the 4 have such fun personalities and these clothes are totally them.
I adore the Fun Knitted Pinafore Dress! My daughter is a strawberry blonde who would look amazing wearing it and her birthday is 9-16 so that would make her very happy.
I would love the hedgehog overalls for my little one starting kindergarten!! Although, everything is amazing! Thanks for the chance:)
My eldest needs a new coat for nursery. So any of the colourful and warm ones will do 🙂
Love mini Boden!! My oldest daughter has to start wearing uniforms to school this year, but I know she would adore the rainbow stripe dress Mazzy has on in her last picture for weekends and/or dress-down days at school! And those red rubber boots are to die for!
P.s. your girls are gorgeous and make perfect little models! 🙂
I love BODEN! I would start with…Wordle T-shirt, Vehicle T-Shirt, Rock-and-roll Raglan, I could go on and on!
The logo jersey dress!
I love the retro jersey dress for my daughter!
I love the fix each tulle skirt! It’s perfect for the fall, here in Houston. My little is 2 years old and I try to put her in skirts and dresses since we are starting to dabble in potty training!
Ric rack Tull skirt… Thanks autocorrect
My daughter will definitely want the jersey swing dress, but I also need to get her that striped shirts. Too cute!
I love all the knits, one I would love for my two year old is the lamb sweater. I have three boys and hand down almost everything and these clothes seem so durable and super cute. I would love to be able to get my boys some adorable and fun clothes. They also look very soft and comfortable for my picky 4 year old.
Love the rainbow dress and the frances jacket!! We need kids winter clothes. What an awesome collection.