Shop for a Cause - Back to School

As Lillyana heads off to school this year I am very excited to take her school shopping. I am even more excited that I heard about a great cause that I could contribute to while taking part in the yearly back to school shopping event – which seems to start earlier and earlier every year.

March of Dimes, as you may know, works to prevent birth defects, premature births, infant mortality and helps advance maternal and health research. This year Macy’s is partnering with March of Dimes to launch a Shop for the Cause fundraiser. If you buy a $5 shopping pass at Macy’s you will get 25% off all regular, sale and clearance items – including home. Macy’s will donate 100% of the $5 shopping pass to March of Dimes.

I was invited to visit Macys.com and take a look at some great back to school items I could get with this great deal. So, Lillyana climbed on my lap and we did some virtual shopping – always a plus because you don’t need to bring snacks or ask someone if they need to potty every few minutes. WARNING – there is a lot of all around cuteness ahead!First up was this adorable  Ponte Heart Dress by So LaVita. I love the hearts and she loved the pink lining. Very cute for school or holidays especially when paired with classic Mary Janes.

Tuesday is perfect for a little dress and leggings combo by Flapdoodles.

Classic black skirt and black cardigan thrown over a funky Hello Kitty t-shirt and wrap it all up with some black Converse - a wardrobe staple!

The weekend is almost here! Love this little cupcake dress and leggings set.

 Kick off the weekend with some jeans and a long sleeve "Big Sister" tshirt with some red Converse.

So, if you are like me and extremely jealous that some of these things don’t come in your size – here are the details.On August 15-24 you can buy passes in-store and these are good for in-store purchases only. On August 25: buy a $5 savings pass online at macys.com - which is good for online purchases only. On August 25 you can use your passes online or in stores (depending on where you bought them)! Go and buy yourself some cuteness.

Bonus! If you’re in my neck of the woods, two stores in Massachusetts will hold Shop for a Cause on August 24 & August 25. Boston (450 Washington Street, Boston); Berkshire (170 Old State Road, Lanesboro). So if you want to get shopping early, you can go on August 24 and buy a pass and shop.

Stock up for school. Heck, start your holiday shopping if you want! Plus – you know you need new towels! Just remember that it goes to a great cause.

This post (+ my sharing on social media) was inspired by my participation in a compensated program initiated by Women Online/The Mission List to raise awareness about the March of Dimes/Macy’s charitable fundraiser. All commentary, opinions, and fabulous finds are, of course, my own.