NEW BLOG FEATURE! - Shopping With Care

NEW BLOG FEATURE! - Shopping With Care

In recent years I've become the go-to person among my friends and family for advice regarding all things pregnancy and baby. I get multiple emails and calls every week asking for product recommendations, baby shower gift ideas, and my general opinion on whether products are necessary or just plain garbage. 

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New Collaboration? Love Me Do!

New Collaboration? Love Me Do!

It's been a busy few months around here and it feels like our little blog has been severely neglected. I can tell you that this busy-ness is a sign of lots of change & growth happening with Fifty-Seven, but you'll have to wait a few more weeks to see exactly what I'm talking about. In the meantime I am thrilled to announce an Exciting NEW Collaboration!

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Is Your Family Ready for Winter? Come Pillage In The Village!

Is Your Family Ready for Winter? Come Pillage In The Village!

It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about switching over seasonal gear and going through your closets to see what fits & what needs to be replaced for your family this winter. I don't know about you, but I find it a stressful time of year as the cost of snowsuits, boots, skates & other seasonal gear really adds up. 

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Back to School AKA Happy Halloween!?!

One day into the school year and Halloween stuff is already lining the shelves at most big stores around the city. Don't panic! The stores like to pretend that Halloween is just around the corner so you stock up on treats (that you inevitably eat in the weeks preceding halloween & then have to replace), but really we still have 8 full weeks to prepare...

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Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 3/3

Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 3/3

From my last 2 posts you can probably tell that I am a huge fan of buying gently used clothes and gear for myself & my family. You just can’t beat the savings for the environment & your wallet! Having said that, there will always be times when you need to buy something new, an outfit for a special occasion...

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Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 2/3

Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 2/3

Last week on the blog I told you about one of my top 3 ways to save money and the environment while shopping for our kids - Local Parent to Parent Sales. These sales are such a great resource for families, but since most are held only once or twice a year it can be difficult to get to them. Plus sometimes it's nice to be able to shop on your own schedule in a less chaotic environment. 

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Top 3 Ways To Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 1/3

Top 3 Ways To Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 1/3

Constantly buying new kids clothing & gear is really expensive and harmful to the environment. Keeping up with the seasons, your kid's ever changing body, and their personal preferences can put a big dent in your family's budget, and often means that parents rely on cheap disposable clothing in order to get by. 

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