Zulily

As a mom who tries to stick to a budget (tries) when it comes to children's clothing and toys, I love sites like Zulily.  They offer some of my favorite brands at a great price.  That being said, there are certainly pros and cons to the site.  So, here are the ups and downs of Zulily.

Pros:
1.  Price - Everything listed is discounted, sometimes up to 80%.  You can find great steals on great brands, and who doesn't love a great deal?  One thing to keep in mind is some brands are always on sale, and even if you can find them at 60% on Zulily, sometimes you can find them at 70% off on another site.  Add to your cart's content, but do at least a quick websearch before you hit the checkout button.  Sometimes you will find them cheaper, and sometimes you will realize what a great deal you are about to land.  Either way, it's 30 seconds well spent.

2.  Customer Service - I have had two problems with orders on Zulily.  Both times the customer service was amazing!  The last order, I was send a sweater (for me - they have cute mommy clothing, too).  When I went to hang up the sweater, I noticed a small hole in the back.  I e-mailed customer service, and heard back that day.  They sent me a new sweater, and gave me a credit to my account for my inconvenience.  Thank you, Zulily!  That is the kind of customer service I love.

3.  Options - New boutiques open every morning on Zulily.  The options are endless, and I love just searching through them all for the treasure.  Zulily has clothing for kids and adults, home goods, handbags, toys, etc.  If you don't find what you are looking for on Monday, check again on Tuesday becasue there will be a ton of new things.  And, their their search option makes it easy to narrow it down by topic, size, color.  They even have an app for your smartphone.  Shopping doesn't get any easier

Cons
1.  You can't see it in person - For some things, you might want to be familiar with the brand before you order.  You can't see the stitiching or feel the fabric to determine the quality.  If you are unfamiliar with a brand, read some reviews online.  Most of the brands are stellar.  Some might not be as good, and this is something you want to know before it arrives in a box at your house.

2.  Timely arrival - Some things show up at your doorstep just days after purchasing.  Others take a lot longer.  Just make sure this is not something you need tomorrow, because often those are the items that take their time in coming.

All in all, I am a big Zulily fan and search through their deals every morning.  Want to give it a shot?  Go to Zulily and sign up for a free account.  Just click on the link and it will work as your invitation.  Happy shopping!