First it was Spanx, a nylon solution created by the Sara Blakely and adored by Oprah to smooth out rear ends across the nation. Now, two fashion-savvy northern California moms have solved another fashion faux pas: the exposed derriere.

Whether it is the backpack toting teen, a bright pink thong peeking out of her low-rise jeans or the young mother bending over to pick up her toddler, most would agree that “southern exposure” is a growing problem.

Best friends Christine Meeks and Kelly DeSerpa have created a solution that has created such Internet buzz it has been dubbed “the holiday must-have and must-give” by bloggers across cysperspace. Read the rest »

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Looking for a fun and stylish bag to carry your essentials, whatever they may be? Lexie Barnes has you covered. With a collection ranging from laptop bags, gym and diaper carryalls to knitting, craft and yoga totes, if you have something to carry, Lexie Barnes has a chic way to tote it. Plus, all of her bags are water resistent and easy-to-clean - a requirement for Clever Parents who are never too far from a set or two of sticky fingers. Read the rest »

Step 1: Be careful about Stockpiling –

If it’s on sale, stock up on it, right? It sounds innocent enough. You know you are going to use it eventually, so why not spend a little extra now, to save a lot down the road. Here’s the problem. I have discovered some people have turned stocking-up into an obsession. Filling cabinets, closets, attics, basements, and even entire rooms with “just in case I need it” items. Now, this is not to say that I think buying ahead of time is a bad idea, I just encourage a plan. If you want to stock up on pantry items, make sure you have an area to place these items and that you alternate the expiration dates so that the items that will expire the quickest are placed in front.

Are you an early Christmas/Birthday/Holiday shopper? This is fine, just create a list of who you need to buy for and keep it in your purse/wallet. If you see a great deal, pull out your list and figure out who would like it. It is reasonable to keep a few extra gifts for different occasions, but try and keep track of what you have purchased and who you need to purchase for, so you don’t end up with a room that looks like the stockroom from your favorite store! If you have a serious problem with stockpiling, you may want to go cold turkey by only buying when you are out of a particular item. The world will not come to a crashing halt if you are out of your favorite window cleaner for 2 days! Read the rest »

Calling all hot mamas: It’s still scorching hot outside, but what a better way to dream of cooler days than by picking up a few essential items for your own wardrobe for fall?

Maybe you’ve had your eye on a cropped jacket, a flattering wrap top or dress, a pair of skinny pants or a fun and flirty skirt and haven’t had time to do any shopping for yourself. It’s time.

A couple of years ago a girlfriend of mine turned me on to Etcetera - a women’s clothing line that offers a good mix of casually elegant mix and match pieces that you can dress up or down - that really does make it easy to look great. Read the rest »

It’s back-to-school time. We’ll share with you a great video to help prepare your kids for their first day at kindergarten, a magazine for kids you should know about and some very clever lunch bags. Plus, tips for easing August school jitters and, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… Clever Parents t-shirts are now on sale!

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We know you’re Clever, now everyone else can know as well.

Currently available in a women’s white scoop neck fitted style, the 100% cotton shirt is available in size small to extra large for $20. Have a question about the shirts? Email info (at) cleverparents (dot) com.