It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Aerie
Shop up to 30% off almost everything at Aerie!
Carter’s
Grab 40% off new arrivals from Carter’s!
Gap
Take 50% off your purchase at Gap
Michael Kors
Shop the End of Season Sale at Michael Kors and get up to 70% off!
Nike
It’s the Back to School Sale! Take 25% off select styles from Nike with code SPORT25
Old Navy
Back-to-school stock up!! Shop kids $5 tees & leggings, $6 polos & graphic tees, and $8 dress & active from Old Navy
Target
Grab college essentials starting at just $2 from Target!
Venus
Get up to 80% off thousands of styles from Venus!
Victoria’s Secret
Buy two, get one free everything at Victoria’s Secret!
It’s that time of year again…the summer is coming to a close and another school year approaches. What an array of mixed emotions that emerges from both and parents and students – you know what time it is…back-to-school shopping! We’ve done most of our BTS clothes shopping already and we thought that we would share the best deals that we found along the way!
Target
Target offers a variety of great options for back-to-school shopping when it comes to their clothes and shoes. Target’s Cat & Jack line has been one of my go-to’s for years, and you can’t beat the $5 deals on leggings and tees. The leggings with the durable knees are offered in so many colors and patterns, so mixing and matching outfits is always fun. There is always a great selection for both boys’ and girls’ styles and often doesn’t disappoint. Don’t forget to shop the $7.99+ backpack deal too!
- Jeans for everyone
- Girls’ Tops
- Boys’ Tops
- Dresses
- Girls’ Activewear
- Boys’ Activewear
- Girls’ Bottoms
- Boys’ Bottoms
- Girls’ Shoes
- Boy’s Shoes
Old Navy
Old Navy – Tee’s and leggings, polos and graphics, shorts, dress and active-wear, Old Navy has got it all for BTS clothes shopping, starting at just $5! Right now, shop 50% off back-to-school essentials for girls and boys!!
Under Armour
Under Armour – Oh.Em.Gee…so Kristy was doing her BTS shopping with her family and she texted me to let me know that she had walked out of UA with a haul (pictured above) of a pair of shoes, a hoodie, two shirts, and two pair of joggers and only spent a total of $80!!!! I couldn’t believe it – I asked if she could go back and grab my size! They are currently offering 25% off on school gear and backpacks at the time of this post.
Carter’s
Carter’s – If graphics are your kids’ jam, then Carters is the place to shop! No matter what theme your kid is into, Carter’s has it covered, from Mario and Hot Wheels to Spiderman and everything else. From plaids and florals to solids and other whimsical prints, Carter’s can be your one-stop-shop for your preschoolers and kindergartners. Right now, shop up to 50% off activewear, dresses and more during the Rule the School sale!
The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place – Fellicia’s kids wear uniforms at their schools, and she found the best deals at the Children’s Place for her elementary-aged students. She was able to find options for both the end-of-summer and spring months as well as the upcoming fall and winter months. The entire site is up to 75% off + grab an extra 20% off at checkout with code GIMME20
Kohl’s
Kohl’s – There was a lot to unpack when shopping at Kohl’s this past weekend. I have 4 kids that I am shopping for and the choices that were available were borderline overwhelming! For the boys, the Adidas section was so stocked with lots of goodies; tops, sweatshirts, matching outfits…even their accessories were impressive too. For my daughters, it felt like the options were endless and we found so many great deals on their Jumping Beans and SO brands! Grab 20% off backpacks and lunch bags and check out the clearance rack with up to 85% off deals!
Walmart
Walmart – I have to say that Walmart impressed me with all of their BTS clothing options! They have a lot of basics to mix and match and their Garanimals line is so nice for the younger crowd. I happened to stumble upon their Free Assembly line and I was so impressed with the options to choose from! My daughter received a hoodie from the Justice line for her birthday, so I had to check out their back-to-school options and they did not disappoint! The price point starting from $3.98 and new styles are hard to beat this year!
It’s that time of year again…the summer is coming to a close and another school year approaches. What an array of mixed emotions that emerges from both and parents and students – you know what time it is…back-to-school shopping! We’ve done most of our BTS clothes shopping already and we thought that we would share the best deals that we found along the way!
Target
Target offers a variety of great options for back-to-school shopping when it comes to their clothes and shoes. Target’s Cat & Jack line has been one of my go-to’s for years, and you can’t beat the $5 deals on leggings and tees. The leggings with the durable knees are offered in so many colors and patterns, so mixing and matching outfits is always fun. There is always a great selection for both boys’ and girls’ styles and often doesn’t disappoint. Don’t forget to shop the $7.99+ backpack deal too!
- Jeans for everyone
- Girls’ Tops
- Boys’ Tops
- Dresses
- Girls’ Activewear
- Boys’ Activewear
- Girls’ Bottoms
- Boys’ Bottoms
- Girls’ Shoes
- Boy’s Shoes
Old Navy
Old Navy – Tee’s and leggings, polos and graphics, shorts, dress and active-wear, Old Navy has got it all for BTS clothes shopping, starting at just $5! Right now, shop 50% off back-to-school essentials for girls and boys!!
Under Armour
Under Armour – Oh.Em.Gee…so Kristy was doing her BTS shopping with her family and she texted me to let me know that she had walked out of UA with a haul (pictured above) of a pair of shoes, a hoodie, two shirts, and two pair of joggers and only spent a total of $80!!!! I couldn’t believe it – I asked if she could go back and grab my size! They are currently offering 25% off on school gear and backpacks at the time of this post.
Carter’s
Carter’s – If graphics are your kids’ jam, then Carters is the place to shop! No matter what theme your kid is into, Carter’s has it covered, from Mario and Hot Wheels to Spiderman and everything else. From plaids and florals to solids and other whimsical prints, Carter’s can be your one-stop-shop for your preschoolers and kindergartners. Right now, shop up to 50% off activewear, dresses and more during the Rule the School sale!
The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place – Fellicia’s kids wear uniforms at their schools, and she found the best deals at the Children’s Place for her elementary-aged students. She was able to find options for both the end-of-summer and spring months as well as the upcoming fall and winter months. The entire site is up to 75% off + grab an extra 20% off at checkout with code GIMME20
Kohl’s
Kohl’s – There was a lot to unpack when shopping at Kohl’s this past weekend. I have 4 kids that I am shopping for and the choices that were available were borderline overwhelming! For the boys, the Adidas section was so stocked with lots of goodies; tops, sweatshirts, matching outfits…even their accessories were impressive too. For my daughters, it felt like the options were endless and we found so many great deals on their Jumping Beans and SO brands! Grab 20% off backpacks and lunch bags and check out the clearance rack with up to 85% off deals!
Walmart
Walmart – I have to say that Walmart impressed me with all of their BTS clothing options! They have a lot of basics to mix and match and their Garanimals line is so nice for the younger crowd. I happened to stumble upon their Free Assembly line and I was so impressed with the options to choose from! My daughter received a hoodie from the Justice line for her birthday, so I had to check out their back-to-school options and they did not disappoint! The price point starting from $3.98 and new styles are hard to beat this year!
It’s that time of year again…the summer is coming to a close and another school year approaches. What an array of mixed emotions that emerges from both and parents and students – you know what time it is…back-to-school shopping! We’ve done most of our BTS clothes shopping already and we thought that we would share the best deals that we found along the way!
Target
Target offers a variety of great options for back-to-school shopping when it comes to their clothes and shoes. Target’s Cat & Jack line has been one of my go-to’s for years, and you can’t beat the $5 deals on leggings and tees. The leggings with the durable knees are offered in so many colors and patterns, so mixing and matching outfits is always fun. There is always a great selection for both boys’ and girls’ styles and often doesn’t disappoint. Don’t forget to shop the $7.99+ backpack deal too!
- Jeans for everyone
- Girls’ Tops
- Boys’ Tops
- Dresses
- Girls’ Activewear
- Boys’ Activewear
- Girls’ Bottoms
- Boys’ Bottoms
- Girls’ Shoes
- Boy’s Shoes
Old Navy
Old Navy – Tee’s and leggings, polos and graphics, shorts, dress and active-wear, Old Navy has got it all for BTS clothes shopping, starting at just $5! Right now, shop 50% off back-to-school essentials for girls and boys!!
Under Armour
Under Armour – Oh.Em.Gee…so Kristy was doing her BTS shopping with her family and she texted me to let me know that she had walked out of UA with a haul (pictured above) of a pair of shoes, a hoodie, two shirts, and two pair of joggers and only spent a total of $80!!!! I couldn’t believe it – I asked if she could go back and grab my size! They are currently offering 25% off on school gear and backpacks at the time of this post.
Carter’s
Carter’s – If graphics are your kids’ jam, then Carters is the place to shop! No matter what theme your kid is into, Carter’s has it covered, from Mario and Hot Wheels to Spiderman and everything else. From plaids and florals to solids and other whimsical prints, Carter’s can be your one-stop-shop for your preschoolers and kindergartners. Right now, shop up to 50% off activewear, dresses and more during the Rule the School sale!
The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place – Fellicia’s kids wear uniforms at their schools, and she found the best deals at the Children’s Place for her elementary-aged students. She was able to find options for both the end-of-summer and spring months as well as the upcoming fall and winter months. The entire site is up to 75% off + grab an extra 20% off at checkout with code GIMME20
Kohl’s
Kohl’s – There was a lot to unpack when shopping at Kohl’s this past weekend. I have 4 kids that I am shopping for and the choices that were available were borderline overwhelming! For the boys, the Adidas section was so stocked with lots of goodies; tops, sweatshirts, matching outfits…even their accessories were impressive too. For my daughters, it felt like the options were endless and we found so many great deals on their Jumping Beans and SO brands! Grab 20% off backpacks and lunch bags and check out the clearance rack with up to 85% off deals!
Walmart
Walmart – I have to say that Walmart impressed me with all of their BTS clothing options! They have a lot of basics to mix and match and their Garanimals line is so nice for the younger crowd. I happened to stumble upon their Free Assembly line and I was so impressed with the options to choose from! My daughter received a hoodie from the Justice line for her birthday, so I had to check out their back-to-school options and they did not disappoint! The price point starting from $3.98 and new styles are hard to beat this year!
Yes, we know it’s only July…we don’t want to rush summer either! But it’s never too early to start prepping for back to school. The school supply lists can seem endless and if your young ones are growing like weeds, shopping for clothes can be frustrating, to say the least. Back-to-school shopping can be exhausting and expensive, but Walmart is making it easy with everything you need for the upcoming school year at a price that’s definitely budget friendly. So shop away now, and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation.
First Day Outfit
Picking out the perfect first day outfit is kind of like picking out the perfect wedding dress. Okay maybe not THAT close but still…the first day back to school is the first time seeing a bunch of people that probably haven’t been seen in a while, and there will definitely be photos taken (just one more!!) so wanting an outfit that looks good is understandable. This goes for all you teachers, too! We know you want to dress to impress this year’s students and we support it. Check out some of these fashion finds for a first day outfit below.
Girls’ Denim Jacket | Girls’ Jumpsuit | Girls’ T-Strap Sandals | Girls’ Tie Dye Tank Top | Girls’ Skinny Jeans | Girls’ Buckle Sandals | Boys’ Pocket T-Shirt | Boys’ Slim Fit Jeans | Boys’ Skate Sneakers | Boys’ Denim Button Up Shirt | Boys’ Camo Shorts | Boys’ Buckle Sandals | Women’s Dress Pants | Women’s Twist Front Top | Tassel Necklace | Women’s Leopard Wedges | Men’s Button Up Shirt | Men’s Dress Pants | Men’s Oxford Shoes
Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Looking good doesn’t stop with the clothes! These backpacks and lunchboxes are not only functional, they’re fashionable, too. Your child will rule the school in style – and maybe a cool backpack will help the kids look forward to doing homework (one can dream, right?).
Unicorn Backpack | Marble Print Lunchbox | Tie Dye Backpack | Rainbow Hearts Backpack | Color Block Backpack | Bentgo Lunchbox | Floral Backpack | Holographic Lunchbox | Champion Backpack | Arctic Zone Lunchbox | AND1 Backpack | Shark Backpack and Lunchbox Set | Star Wars Backpack | OPUX Lunchbox | Super Mario Backpack
School Supplies
There’s something exhilarating about new school supplies. Everything is brand new and shiny, full of potential. The blank pages of a notebook wait to be filled with color-coordinated notes and to-do lists – or doodles for the day dreamers. Most schools give out supply lists but if you want to get a jumpstart on supply shopping, we’ve rounded up the essentials here.
Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers | Highlighters | Mechanical Pencils | Ballpoint Pens | Scissors | Glue Sticks | No. 2 Pencils | Binder Pouch | Ruler | Index Cards | Calculator | Post-It Notes | Construction Paper | Spiral Notebook | Folder | 3-Ring Binder | Filler Paper | All School Supplies
Thanks for reading! What are you grabbing during back-to-school shopping this year??
Yes, we know it’s only July…we don’t want to rush summer either! But it’s never too early to start prepping for back to school. The school supply lists can seem endless and if your young ones are growing like weeds, shopping for clothes can be frustrating, to say the least. Back-to-school shopping can be exhausting and expensive, but Walmart is making it easy with everything you need for the upcoming school year at a price that’s definitely budget friendly. So shop away now, and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation.
First Day Outfit
Picking out the perfect first day outfit is kind of like picking out the perfect wedding dress. Okay maybe not THAT close but still…the first day back to school is the first time seeing a bunch of people that probably haven’t been seen in a while, and there will definitely be photos taken (just one more!!) so wanting an outfit that looks good is understandable. This goes for all you teachers, too! We know you want to dress to impress this year’s students and we support it. Check out some of these fashion finds for a first day outfit below.
Girls’ Denim Jacket | Girls’ Jumpsuit | Girls’ T-Strap Sandals | Girls’ Tie Dye Tank Top | Girls’ Skinny Jeans | Girls’ Buckle Sandals | Boys’ Pocket T-Shirt | Boys’ Slim Fit Jeans | Boys’ Skate Sneakers | Boys’ Denim Button Up Shirt | Boys’ Camo Shorts | Boys’ Buckle Sandals | Women’s Dress Pants | Women’s Twist Front Top | Tassel Necklace | Women’s Leopard Wedges | Men’s Button Up Shirt | Men’s Dress Pants | Men’s Oxford Shoes
Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Looking good doesn’t stop with the clothes! These backpacks and lunchboxes are not only functional, they’re fashionable, too. Your child will rule the school in style – and maybe a cool backpack will help the kids look forward to doing homework (one can dream, right?).
Unicorn Backpack | Marble Print Lunchbox | Tie Dye Backpack | Rainbow Hearts Backpack | Color Block Backpack | Bentgo Lunchbox | Floral Backpack | Holographic Lunchbox | Champion Backpack | Arctic Zone Lunchbox | AND1 Backpack | Shark Backpack and Lunchbox Set | Star Wars Backpack | OPUX Lunchbox | Super Mario Backpack
School Supplies
There’s something exhilarating about new school supplies. Everything is brand new and shiny, full of potential. The blank pages of a notebook wait to be filled with color-coordinated notes and to-do lists – or doodles for the day dreamers. Most schools give out supply lists but if you want to get a jumpstart on supply shopping, we’ve rounded up the essentials here.
Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers | Highlighters | Mechanical Pencils | Ballpoint Pens | Scissors | Glue Sticks | No. 2 Pencils | Binder Pouch | Ruler | Index Cards | Calculator | Post-It Notes | Construction Paper | Spiral Notebook | Folder | 3-Ring Binder | Filler Paper | All School Supplies
Thanks for reading! What are you grabbing during back-to-school shopping this year??
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