Giveaway: $250 Mini Boden Gift Card
The question I get asked most on Instagram is, “Where did you get Harlow’s jacket?” This is because a) it’s a really cute jacket and b) Harlow is wearing it in almost every picture. It’s gotten so ridiculous, I think twice about posting photos with her wearing the jacket because pretty soon people will be asking me if Harlow owns any other clothes.
“Where did Harlow get her jacket?”
“I love Harlow’s jacket. Where did you get it?”
“Harlow’s got great style. Where’s her jacket from?”
“Ummmmm….doesn’t Harlow have any other clothes besides that jacket?”
The jacket is from Mini Boden (as I’ve said a thousand times) and at this point, I think even Mini Boden is sick of seeing Harlow wearing their jacket. I know this because they contacted me to ask if I wanted to pick out some new spring clothes for my kids.
I imagine the internal meeting held on Harlow’s behalf…
Mini Boden Exec #1: Did you see that cute baby wearing our jacket all over Instagram?
Mini Boden Exec #2: I did. But did you notice that she is never wearing anything else?
Mini Boden Exec #1: Interesting. Maybe the mother is too busy to buy her child new clothes?
Mini Boden Exec #2: We can’t have Mini Boden associated with neglect! Get that mother on the phone!
Then someone’s assistant got a hold of me, I screamed “WOOHOOO!!!” for about thirty minutes and then sat down at my computer to choose an outfit for each kid.*
*Not how events actually transpired.
In all seriousness, Mini Boden is my absolute favorite place to shop for kid’s clothes online. They’ve got adorably unique styles designed to appeal to kids and their clothes are made from super-soft fabrics that last wash after wash. I know this because Harlow’s jacket is still in great shape despite repeated washings. (Harlow might be wearing the same jacket all the time, but at least it’s a CLEAN jacket.)
I let Mazzy pick her outfit herself and she immediately got excited about a navy blue skirt with pink flamingoes on it. This felt like a minor victory, because the skirt wasn’t completely pink (Mazzy’s go-to color), but I guess pink enough to make it socially acceptable amongst her pink-loving friends.
We paired it with a white tank with a little blue bow on the neckline (not sure how I got that choice through) and a pink cardigan that Mazzy will throw over every outfit from now on, NO DOUBT. She also surprised me by picking purple slip-on sneakers. The purple sneakers don’t really match but I think that’s ok. Kid’s clothes are even cuter when they wear bizarre color combos adults can’t pull off.
I think the outfit looks perfect.
Harlow was even easier because I can pick anything I want. I got her a vintage looking floral top with bright yellow jeans with little stars on them and an aqua cardigan. I also added an adorable pair of polka-dot socks.
Maybe Harlow was secretly seething at the lack of pink, but put on a good face since she cannot talk. Who knows.
The real trick was getting them to take a photo together.
At the end of my little photo shoot, I threw on Harlow’s predictable Mini Boden coat. The one I love which will soon be too warm to wear and no longer fit next fall.
I will miss that coat. One of the hardest things about being a mom is giving up the clothes you love when your baby outgrows them. Especially if you are not saving them for the next kid, like you did with your first.
Buying new adorable clothes is the best therapy.
Also— don’t be surprised if you see Mazzy’s outfit start to take over my Instagram. Mazzy has worn the flamingo skirt at least twice in three days.
Can you blame her?
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Today, I am giving away a $250 Mini Boden gift card to one lucky reader. That’s enough cash to buy either outfit and then some! Plus, Mini Boden is giving Mommy Shorts readers 15% off everything plus free shipping from now until May 24, 2014. Just use the code J9C7 at checkout.
GIVEAWAY RULES
1) To enter, you must “like” this post and follow both Mommy Shorts and Mini Boden on facebook. Then visit the Mini Boden site and answer the following question in the comment section below:
Which Mini Boden item would be the first thing you put in your shopping cart?
2) If you’d like a second entry, pin any of the graphics above and then leave a comment saying you did so.
3) If you’d like a third entry, tweet the following and then leave an additional comment saying you did so:
Win a $250 Mini Boden gift card via @mommyshorts! http://bit.ly/SyAh2B #ministylefile_giveaway @bodenclothing
The gift card can only be redeemed on the Mini Boden site and all entrants must have a US-based shipping address.
Winner will be announced on May 16th.
GOOD LUCK!
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UPDATE: Congratulations to Alyssa Lamano! She was randomly selected to win a $250 gift card to Mini Boden. She said the first thing she is going to put in her cart is a 5 pack of mini boxers for her recently potty trained 18 month-old little boy. Whoa, that’s impressive. Let’s hope he keeps those boxers clean!
I’m in love with mini Boden!! With the warm weather i would love to get the summer play set for my little lady!!
I don’t use Pinterest but I Tweeted! (Do I get a second chance?)
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/JDhonestMom/status/464095504360407040
The first thing to go in my cart would be the blue and green Boys Logo Play Set with the cute little sail boat for my 1 year old.
I love rompers for my babies, so the first things in my cart would be the polo romper for Daniel, and the jersey romper for Diane (I have 8 month old twins). I could get into some serious trouble shopping for them at Mini Boden! 🙂
Pinned!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157696424426775141/
I pinned the triple picture of Mazzy in her outfit because she is seriously rocking the pink flamingos. Oh, to be a little girl that can pull off anything.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/penguincarrie/status/464097179578023936
I tweeted 🙂
We keep dreaming that nice weather will replace this snow, so we’d pick up a pair of the chino shorts for little dude. Also, pinned for a second chance. Thanks!
The first thing I would get for my daughter would be the Printed Play Set in bright lilac!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Pinned for entry #2!
I love their t-shirts for my boys. I’ve had my eye on this one for my three year old. http://m.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-1H-12yrs-Tops-T-shirts/T-shirts/21702/Boys-1H-12yrs-Pirate-T-shirt.html. My kiddos just love the fun designs on their shirts.
Recently discovered Boden and instantly hooked. Is it weird that the first item I would add to my shopping cart would be their mini boxers?! Outside of Hanna Andersson, it is impossible to find a good pair of underwear for our son who has been potty trained since 18 months (now 23 months). These look so cozy. Totally weird, I know.
Also pinned a pic of the girls! 🙂
First item in my cart from Mini Boden would be the: Pretty Printed Tea Dress in Light Grey Birdy.
Never seen/heard of this site before but the clothes are too cute!! Thanks for telling us about them!
I would probably get the printed play set in bright lilac. Love their clothes!
Summer daisy dress would be so adorable. But how can you not want everything?
Summer play set exotic animals.
While it’s really hard to get rid of clothes that are Adorable it’s even harder to not buy them. We just had a baby and are barely making ends meet so all of our baby clothes up to size 2t are hand-me-downs from friends. We are super greatful but it means we miss the experience of buying cute outfits for our little Allie.
Lots of really cute stuff. I think my 3 year old would like that same skirt but the purple with the bunnies version. The yellow party dress is very likely to end up in the cart, too.
Pinned – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43136108905824082/
Chelsea boot for sure!!!
I would put the the Summer Printed Dress, 33305 in my cart first!
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/mlvanhuss/status/464106738598543361
I liked on FB, I would by my 1 year old and 3 year old matching plaid casual shirts! I am a child of the 90s and love boys in plaid.
I would get the Big Appliqué T-shirt with the shark for my 2 year old. He loves anything with a shark, dinosaur or super hero on it.
I love that Toweling poncho in navy stripe, so stylin’ and so functional!
I like both Mommy Shorts and Boden on Facebook!
And here’s my pin for a second entry:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/15340454955828957/
I’m having the same problem about favorite clothes my girls have worn. And footie pajamas!
I would put the purple embroidered summer dress in my cart first. I like that Mini Boden includes bloomers- some stores are no longer including them.
floral print canvas high tops. LOVE them!
The girls vintage dress in thistle poppy field!
I pinned the canvas high top boots because I LOVE them! lol
I also pinned it!
I’m sort of obsessed with the summer holiday shirt with the zebra on it-it will likely end up in my cart soon anyway. We have the same coat and by far get the most comments on that vs. anything/everything else she has ever worn.
Also pinned this!
And tweeted!
I love Boden and I would get the Shark Surf Suit! My son is shark crazy right now and it is perfect for our trips to the beach and pool! http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-1H-12yrs-Swimwear/26061/Boys-1H-12yrs-Surf-Suit
Pinned it loves! (That sounds British). http://www.pinterest.com/pin/139259813452324438/
Tweeted it dearies! (More Brit speak).
https://twitter.com/Spaceshot3000/status/464112567741202432
Honestly? This dress http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Baby-0-3yrs-Dresses/73116/Baby-0-3yrs-Sweet-Embroidered-Dress I am sort of in love with it.
and I tweeted https://twitter.com/Bunnyandbear14/status/464115766652981248
and pinned http://www.pinterest.com/pin/195977021259708104/ oh also I alreayd liked both of you guys on FB.
The rainbow hoodie! Or, actually 3 rainbow hoodies for my 3 little girls 🙂
Oh, the printed holiday dress! Easy on and off and super cute!
Well, I would love to get that little flamingo skirt. Also loving the little velvet prom dress!
The red giraffe T-Shirt for baby boys! Soooooo cute!
Pinned the girl power photo!
big applique t-shirts!
pinned!
Every season my favorites seem to come from mini Boden. Right now I have my eye on the carousel version of Mazzy’s flamingo skirt.
I would out the flippy culottes in pink in my cart first!
I’m expecting my first girl after 3 boys in September! So since I’m all about the girly stuff right now I’d have to pick the tea dress or the dungarees
I would love to get my hands on some of the baby rompers for Spring! I’m lucky I have boys or I would go broke. Their girls clothes are my favorite!
Also, I pinned it!Such a cute skirt from Mini Boden! – http://pinterest.com/pin/569142471632069409/?utm_source=android_share
The pretty pintuck dress in floral
This is the first thing that caught my eye! So cute. We love Mini Boden!
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Baby-0-3yrs-Dresses/73122-PGR/Baby-0-3yrs-Duck-Egg_Apple-Appliqu%C3%A9-Jersey-Dress.html
We are huge Boden fans here in Arizona. I droll over every catalog. I would pick think first! http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-1H-12yrs-Dresses/33308/Girls-1H-12yrs-Daisy-Summer-Dress
I would have to get the fun printed skirt in sunflower circus! I really enjoy reading your posts thank you for taking the time to share yourself with us!
Pinned
Id buy some swim shorts, a rash guard and the towel cover up for my son!
The TOWELLING PONCHO is the first thing I’d put (and will put) in my shopping cart. I also pinned it “monicahaley” and tweeted from @monicahaley! Too much cuteness at Mini Boden 🙂
Tweeted also!
The mini boden item I’d buy first is the little frocked dress with polka dots… oh my goodness it is super adorable. I was going to email you all excitedly to tell you to tell Mazzy that she was a trend setter because you couldn’t get the little skirt with the flamingos anymore – but then I realized I’m just an idiot and didn’t know to click on the little blue square to see the blue skirt with the flamingos. Sigh. I can’t believe I just admitted to my idiocy. Now you should let me win out of pity. 🙂
I would get the goose appliqué play set! So precious!
Hopscotch Jersey dress in Emerald Poppy, because I love the color, stripes, print on the skirt portion, and my daughter will wear a dress without argument. 😉
Pinned for chance #2
I would put the spotty ruffle skirt in my cart. And then take it back out before buying it because my 3 year old refuses to wear anything girly 🙁
I still like to dream, though.
Oh my gosh-cute overload!!
I am in love with the towelling poncho and sweet playsuits!!
Fingers-crossed!!!
xx
-Katherine
Pinned it 🙂
Tweeted!
IF I have to pick just one thing to pick first…definitely the swimsuits! Got both my girls one last year and, omg, so cute!
I tweeted, too!
https://twitter.com/ENevicosi
Love the rompers!!
The slim chinos for my little guy! I just realized yesterday that although my daughter has cute, dressy outfits galore, I’m pretty sure my son only owns sweatpants and t-shirts in a combo cluster of second child syndrome and boy clothes are no fun to shop for. Bring on the therapy bills in 16 years.
The tea dress is adorable!!
I would love to order the Pear Dandelion fun appliqué skirt for my daughter! So cute!
Oh we love boden!! So excited to see your little ones in boden so often! We would put the colourblock shirt in first. It would be perfect for summer!
Love Mini Boden! I’d choose the ruffle sun dress for my 7 year old!
I tweeted it!
Obsessed with mini boden. My daughters wear it all the time. First, I would buy the rainbow pullover hoodie… and then fill their closet with dresses.
The summer playset is adorable! I’d definitely choose that first.
I love the broderie party dress….so pretty and I would love to see it on my 3 year old!
I pinned Mazzy’s adorable outfit!http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155233518380566654/
I would get any of the baby play sets! The little leggings and tank combos are adorable!
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Baby-0-3yrs-Dresses/73126/Baby-0-3yrs-Retro-Print-Pinnie
Love this dress – would be adorable for summer!!
Pinned!
And tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/Wallsmeg
I love Boden clothing. Especially mini boden! 🙂 I love the hotchpotch jersey dress in emerald poppy. It’s adorable!
so many cute options!! but I think we’d snag the printed play set in purple polka dots first thing! (it’s perfect for her polka dot themed birthday!!)
Tweeted
I would love one of those cute polo rompers for my son!
Pinned!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/282952789063033541/
Love Mini Boden esp because my daughter is half British! I’d get her the Pretty Woven top.
Pretty Playsuit in Bubblegum Orchard.
I’ve tweeted the links!
The first thing I’d put in my cart is the adorable Broderie top for my daughter! Love the yellow! Boden is the BEST!
Liked and liked and I would get this!
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Baby-0-3yrs-One-Pieces-Play-Sets/Girls/76022/Baby-0-3yrs-Appliqu%C3%A9-Play-Set
In the Spot Elephant/Vintage Flora color combo! My daughter would love it and look so adorable this summer!
Pinned for entry #2!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/184999497168047194/
Tweeted for entry #3!
https://twitter.com/valeryalta/status/464153764492894208
I pinned Harlow’s outfit to my “little lady” board! Love it! Mini Boden has the best little socks.