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!
And last but not least the contest info has been tweeted! Yay!
I absolutely love the Little Vehicles tshirt! so adorable!!!
I spread the word via my Baby Style board on Pinterest
A graphic tshirt for my little boy! I’ve bought them in the past and they just last forever! LOVE Mini Boden! Hoping that I have a little girl soon so I can dive into the girls section <3
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/DPaape/status/464158830083850240
I would choose the Spotty Dress. My daughter, however, saw the purple shoes and said, “Let’s buy those!” Because in her world, purple reigns supreme.
Liked and I would totally buy the pretty tea party dress for my daughter! Posting on Pinterest next!!
I haven’t even heard of Mini Boden until your blog! Lovee! I would buy the twin pack summer rompers for my little boy!!
I tweeted!!!!
Definitely the twin pack leggings in blue and yellow. We live in leggings around here. Even in artic Chicago winter.
The first thing in my cart would be these ultra cool swim trunks, because you can’t have too many swim trunks when you live at the beach.
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-1H-12yrs-Swimwear/26059/Boys-1H-12yrs-Boys-Bathers
I pinned Harlows outfit as it’s the bee’s knees
The first thing I would add to my shopping cart would be those yellow jeans from her outfit, so cute! I also couldn’t resist the printed holiday dress from the site, I have two daughters, so picked two things :).
tweeted!
I liked the post as Rust Hawk and also follow both FB pages …and I would choose this vintage dress first – http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-1H-12yrs-Special-Occasion-Collection/33294/Girls-1H-12yrs-Vintage-Dress
My pin – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/225461525069753861/
tweet – https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/464170851441463296
I’d buy the white flower ruffle appliqué tshirt!
I have a feeling the first thing in my cart would be the party tutu … by order of my three-year-old.
tweeted!
Pinned Harlow’s outfit! Super cute 🙂
I have three boys, so I would add the techno shorts in various colors to my shopping bag. I think my boys would love those shorts.
I love the pink summer daisy dress!
I love the red applique play set for my one-year old little girl!
I would totally put the pink Twirly Skirt in my cart first!!!! Love it and the Ruffle shirt that goes with it.
Tweeted
I also pinned Mazzy’s outfit
Pinned 🙂
I would get the fun printed skirt in green with the dogs on it.
Pinned Harlow’s outfit!
I would get the Daisy Summer Dress! Love!
I’d get matching pirate appliqué shirts for my boys
I would grab the green and white star zip up hoodie from Mini Borden hoodie
Pinned
Tweeted
Pinned
I love MiniBoden and so does McKenna, I’d probably pick the Daisy Summer Dress in pick, of course.
And tweeted https://twitter.com/JessBWatson/status/464193564298080256
I love the Star Patch Dungarees for my little man, but I’m practical for his clothes, so I’d probably get him the Reversible Baggies instead. Thanks for the chance to win!
pointelle cardigan will look great on my daughter. Can I please have some money now? 🙂
Printed pretty tea dress
I’d totally order that flamingo skirt!!! I pinned and tweeted too! I love Boden so much!
I would love to dress my baby Claire in the Pretty Printed Tea Dress in the light grey birdie print for her 9 month photo shoot!
The first thing I’d get is the Embroidered Summer Dress in Light Bluebell/Sunglow. Adorable!
I love the Broderie Party Dress in yellow! So fun for the summer.
Pinned…
And tweeted 🙂
The flamingo skirt! If I buy 4 maybe I can make an adult sized one
Love mini Biden! 1st in my shopping cart is the fluttery appliqué dress with the butterflies. The following, in no particular order, would also be added: stripy appliqué dress with the bunny, the appliqué kaftan with the flowers, and the appliqué skirt with the flowers with the blue pointe like cardigan.
Polo romper!
I would get the purple quilted jersey jacket!
I pinned your girls in their cute outfit 🙂 Absolutely adorable!
I tweeted your giveaway @kayrav09
I love the essential spotty jersey dress!! My 5 month old would love a new summer dress!! 🙂
Pinned Mazzy’s outfit!
Zip through hoody, green
I want that flamingo skirt for myself, fyi.
I like you both on FB, obvs, and would totally choose the neon yellow dungaree dress.
The vintage girls special occasion dress in teal..I LOVE mini boden!!!
The towelling poncho is adorable and perfect for my LOs first beach trip!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/bybreenah/status/464214949670420480
First thing in my cart would be the embroidered summer dress. Soo cute!!
I love Mini Boden! It would have to be the Daisy Summer Dress that went into my basket first, one for each of my girls. It’s adorable!
I would definitely buy the flamingo skirt for my daughter! I have a slight flamingo obsession and this is one of the cutest skirts I’ve ever seen!
Bathing suits for my boys! The green gator ones would look incredible on my THREE boys!
I tweeted! @take10witht
Blue polka dot beautiful bikini would be in my cart and will be in my cart if the size I need is available!
I just got the mini boden catalog in the mail today and can barely resist the cuteness. One daughter loves dogs so the green fun printed skirt with dogs would be her choice. And the other loves horses. So I assume the day out horse t-shirt would be hers!
Pinned Mazzy’s outfit
Twin pack rompers
Embroidered summer dress in corn flower blue 🙂
Pinned it!!! Thank you!
Yeah so I found “a million” things I want for my littles but the first thing would be the strappy top…. In all three colors. It’s the cutest. Oh and it’s for my 4 year old…
I love the embroidered smock dress! So classic!
Surf Suit for each of my boys!!!
Tweeted!
The first thing I will put in my shopping cart would be http://m.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-1H-12yrs-Swimwear/Swimsuits/36101/Girls-1H-12yrs-Fun-Swimsuit.html – my Harlow has a strawberry patch and so I love buying her things with strawberries on them!
Ooh Laceless canvas pull on sneakers!!!!
I would most definitely put a pair of the polka dot shoes in the cart!
Would love mazzys flamingo skirt for my little!
OMG in love with the appliqué play set yellow elephant/vintage floral combo! Just too too cute!
I love the Jersey Duffel jacket for my little guy!
Pinned their outfits!
Tweeted!
I pinned for chance #2! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/180355160052439044/
Toweling shorts…perfect for the summer!
I loooove Mini Boden!! My little guy would love the appliqué airplane shirt! That would be the first thing in my cart….among others. 😉
How do I pick just one?! Button pinafore, in EVERY PATTERN!
The first thing I would put in my shopping cart would be the pink flamingo skirt for sure! My daughter would go nuts over it, and Mazzy looks simply stunning in it!
I like both pages on facebook and liked this post!
I think the first thing i’d add to my cart is the Hotchpotch Jersey Dress, my daughter needs some new dresses!
Just pinned!
Star Patch Dungarees
Pinned on pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/220254238000729658/
The lace trim blouse! Classic!
Shared on twitter – https://twitter.com/eastman928/status/464231585668009984
I pinned the first picture, of the cute jacket
Love the daisy summer dress in pink, it’s definitely going in my cart!
Putty colored pirate parrot shirt for my 2 yr old!
The boys bathers and towelling poncho for summer!
I would first get my little Avery the Sweet Embroidery Dress. So cute!
Pinned Mazzy’s outfit. Love!