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Just as I was thinking about hitting my favorite kids’ clothing stores for end of season sales and some back to school basics, I heard about GapKids Shine On.
First of all, I need to explain that taking my children to any retail venue is about as enjoyable as walking into a sliding glass door (nothing seriously dangerous – but every time it happens, I can’t believe that I did it AGAIN). They are so cute and they mean well, but I swear it’s like taking a pack of Gremlins to the mall. So a shopping trip that includes the distraction of creative entertainment for them sounds very appealing.
Kids are invited to “unleash their inner artist” through a series of special art projects by Merrilee Liddiard of Mer Mag. The projects were inspired by the GapKids and babyGap fall collection, including Jewel Box Skinnies for girls (new denim skinny jeans) and Action Stretch Denim for boys (designed for non-stop play).
This month, select GapKids stores across the country will host Shine On Saturday events. Dates and locations for the DC area are August 11 (tomorrow!) at the Georgetown GapKids, August 18 at the GapKids at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, and August 25 at the GapKids at the Pentagon City mall.
Apparently, visiting kids will be invited to create geometric masterpieces on canvas using paint and tape, as well as colorful, custom journals. Basically, it will be all about encouraging them to express their creativity. And if this creativity does NOT entail a human pyramid or an impromptu game of hide and seek under clothing racks, then I am IN.
I’ve signed on to attend the Bethesda event on the 18th and report back here (there may be pictures if I’m brave enough to bring my camera). So even if you can’t join me there, I’ll tell you all about it.
I have a good feeling about this… Fingers crossed.
Sounds like a good event, but if those skinny jeans are the ones I just bought my daughter, be sure to try them on first. The ankles were so incredibly skinny and unstretchy that she literally couldn’t get them over her (not all that big) feet and they had to be returned for a much comfier pair of jeans leggings.
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