The Budget Bambino

The Deal: Gap sale on girl’s ballet flats, starting at $14.95. The Lowdown: Whether she wants velvet, glitter or plaid, you should be able to find something for the fashionable bambino in this Gap shoe sale. This would also make a great gift for that tween who’s soooo hard to shop for. Buy It: Online @ Gap. Technorati Profile

What: Shop now and get 20-50% off on sleepwear for infants and kids. The Lowdown: Shop online at JCPenney and find exclusive saving on sleepwear for girls, boys, infants and toddlers. Select pajama sets are on sale now for 20-50% off their regular price. Check out the Microfleece Pajama Set from Carter’s for only $12.99 and the 3-piece PJ sets for $14.99. What I say: One of the best prices I’ve seen for the Carter’s pajama set. Be sure to …

What: Check out Tutti Bella for 12 deals on baby wear. The Lowdown: From now until the end of the holiday season, Tutti Bella will be featuring sales on twelve special items like the Coastal Projection Red Beaded Shoes for $29.95 and the Charlie Rocket ’66 Buick Tee for $24.95. Be sure to check back often as the sale items change frequently. What I say: Tutti Bella has a large selection of designer clothing for babies and kids of all …

What: A Pea in the Pod has cashmere turtleneck sweaters on sale for $159.99. The Lowdown: A Pea in the Pod has named their cashmere turtleneck sweater one of the top picks for gifts this season. These sweaters are lightweight and soft, offering the perfect combination of comfort and style. They’re available in black, charcoal heather, wine, and oatmeal. What I say: Mmm…cashmere. I think this is a great price for cashmere. You may also want to check out some …

What: The Quilted Earflap Hat is on sale now at Janie and Jack for only $15.99. The Lowdown: from Janie and Jack: “Finish an outdoorsy look with our quilted earflap hat. Button flaps and fold-up bill details add a fashionable and authentic feel. Lined in cozy sherpa and cotton jersey for exceptional comfort and warmth. Chinstraps with touch fastener closure ensure secure wear.â€? What I say: Great price for something that is both cute and practical for this time of …

What: Find great prices on designer maternity clothing at Belly Dance Maternity. The Lowdown: Belly Dance Maternity offers maternity clothes from designers such as Habitual, Serfontaine, Juliet Dream, and Japanese Weekend. Right now you’ll find great deals on maternity clothing like the Japanese Weekend Smocked Top for $51 and the Chiarakruza Tess Maternity Top for $70. What I say: Belly Dance Maternity carries a variety of fun and stylish maternity clothing. I think their sale is the perfect place to …

What: Find holiday dresses for baby and girls on sale at Estella for 30% off. The Lowdown: Estella, a well-known name in designer fashions for baby, has a number of holiday dresses on sale for 30% off the regular price. Some of the looks include this crushed velvet jumper marked down to $89 and this party dress with tulle bow for $69. What I say: I’m laughing at myself as I look at Estella’s dresses. The first few years of …

What: Starting December 13th, take advantage of Oilily’s sale, and take 33% off the lowest ticketed price on items. The Lowdown: from TheSillyWagon.com: “Oilily, An Original, since 1963! Luxury is being loved for who you really are...Oilily is a premium worldwide fashion label, whose fresh approach to fashion has continuously renewed itself with a liberated attitude that is at once expressive and progressive. Oilily defines the Euro attitude that has been embraced by those in the know, who want to …

What: Get 20% off select boys clothing at Gymboree. The Lowdown: Shop at Gymboree, and take advantage of the 20% off sale on their clothing for boys. Sale items include clothes from their American Heritage collection featuring items like the truck pullover sweater for $15, and their Firehouse Hounds collection with clothing such as the “Where’s the Fireâ€? ribbed tee for $8.79. What I say: I love so many of the clothes at Gymboree, but find them to be a …

What: Get 10% off your first order at BloomingBows.com by using the promo code HOT. The Lowdown: BloomingBows.com has a variety of headbands, barrettes, and hair accessories for babies and girls. With the number of styles and patterns available, you’re sure to find something to go with any outfit, no matter what the occasion. Some of their most popular items include the classic hairband and the best seller barettes. What I say: I came across this site when I was …

What: BunnyCreek.com discount baby and children’s clothing store. The Lowdown: Find 20-66% off of baby and children’s clothing at BunnyCreek.com. Here you’ll find deeply discounted fashions from the brand names you love like Disney, Carter’s, Laura Ashley, Nanette, and many others. The site allows you to shop by season, size, department or brand which makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for or to “window shopâ€?. Some of the deep discounts they’re offering right now include this ski …

The Deal: Sears’ Back to School Sale—get everyone suited up while you save on apparel, uniforms, shoes, and gear. The Lowdown: Yes, we know it’s only the first week of August, but like it or not it is in fact time to go Back-to-School shopping. Save big now at Sears’ Back to School Sale, meaning 40-75% off school uniform pieces, 10-40% off shoes, 40% off DTS backpacks, and more. Teen and tween girls will love this Self Esteem Scarf Screen …

What: Save up to 70% on outdoor fun and summer wear at Leaps and Bounds, and get an additional 10% off with code EXTRA 10K The Lowdown: Summer may be almost over, but the savings have only just begun—at the end-of-the-season sales that is. Check out Leaps and Bounds for super cute kids’ clothes, toys and gear; buy for now or stock up for next year (just think how much time and cash it could save you next spring!). What …

The Deal: Take 25% off your online order at Limited Too The Lowdown: This is an easy one. Take 25% off at Limited Too. Just follow the link and take 25% off your entire order. That’s it. Nice, right? Being back to school time, we’re pretty sure she’ll be pleased with whatever you pick her up here, but may we recommend this Jonas Brothers Autograph Group tee, $24.50, from Limited Too’s exclusive collection. Yeah, she’ll like that. Shop: LimitedToo …

The Deal: Kohl’s Back to School savings on boys, girls, and juniors apparel The Lowdown: It’s Back to School time, and you need to get more for less—check out Kohl’s for the back-to-school essentials. Junior girls’ will love the Candies collection, which features everything from shoes to apparel to accessories, and is now 30-60% off, which we figure you’ll love. You’ll also find 30-40% off Chaps and Tony Hawk selections for boys, as well as 30-40% off jeans across the …

What: Save up to 30% off on Breastfeeding Supplies at BabyCenter Store through Aug. 24. The Lowdown: Breastfeeding is challenging enough, but having all you need to do it right and look great at the same time? Even more exhausting! Now’s your chance to up your breastfeeding comfort level and nursing style with up to 30% off breastfeeding supplies at BabyCenter. Pick up a breast pump, nursing health products, and nursing pillows, plus get what you need to stay a …

What: Back to School Sale at Torrid.com, with trendy styles for plus size teens The Lowdown: Get all the basics—jeans, tops, shoes, and more—at Torrid.com, and she’ll be totally ready to go on the first day. Prices start as low as $9.99, and the girls we know would dig these Black and White Stars Canvas Yvonne Flat for just $9.99, and this Red and Grey Striped Elbow Sleeve Boatneck Top, on sale for $16.00. Shop: Torrid.com

What: Get 10% off on Backpacks at Cookies: the Kids Department Store with coupon code 10PACKS The Lowdown: Back to School doesn’t mean just clothing—it’s also time to replace all that school gear that was sooo worn out by the time Memorial Day rolled around. Go to Cookies for quality backpacks (like this Jansport Superbreak, on sale for $29.99) that will stand up to everything your kids have to dish out. Shop: Cookies, and use this code: 10PACKS …

The Deal: Buy 3 baby closeouts at The Baby Outlet and get 1 free The Lowdown: Buy 3, get one free—it doesn’t get much simpler than that. And we love something for free! Shop The Baby Outlet for all your baby gear—from bedding to clothing to strollers to playpens and more. Okay, the sales aren’t always HUGE but they don’t charge sales tax—and some deals are pretty darn good, like this Summer Infant Sure and Secure bedrail, marked down to $49.99, …

The Deal: Free Shipping on Select Baby Gear at Target.com The Lowdown: Purchase selected babygear from strollers to monitors and get free shipping at Target. You were probably going to buy this stuff at Target anyway, and now you don’t have to burn any gas getting what you need, with free shipping. Be sure to peruse all the great namebrand offerings, like this Graco Alano Travel System, $189.99. Shop: Target.com