Go, Gymboree Shoppers!

Have you been in this kid-lover's "eye candy" store? I have never seen moms go so nuts over kids' clothes as I have for this brand! The store offers sales and promotions throughout the year to save you a bundle. The top-quality children’s clothing ranges from size infant to size 8. The moderately priced clothing and accessories have a signature look often characterized by bright colors and catchy designs. Here are some tips:

Inquire about the Gymbucks promotions; when you spend $50 one day you get $25 Gymbucks to use towards a purchase on a different visit.
Save 5% using a Gymboree Visa Platinum Card. They also offer great savings when you sign up for it, for example a $10 gift certificate, redeemable at any time.
Starting this year they will have two clearance sales called the "Big Red Balloon Sale". Make sure to join the mailing list when you are at the store so you can be privy to all of the sales.
Another benefit of using the store card is that you’ll receive a 1% rebate in the form of store credit at the end of the year, which translates to more money in the pocket! If you play your cards right (puns always intended) and don’t get lured into the darling temptations, you’ll never pay full price.
Register to receive emails full of juicy "Gymbo" information at gymboree.com. On the web site click on the "Store Locator" for the store nearest you. You can also subscribe there to be on their email list.
As far as the hand-me-down system works, Gymboree clothes have the most longevity of any kids’ merchandise I have yet to find. The signature style lends itself to mixing and matching, which is nice.
Die-hards - If you are scouting for great ways to find the Gymbo brand to avoid paying full price, then check out gymboreenews.com. Resale/consignment stores and e-Bay junkies will snag the clothes and accessories from you more quickly than you can say, "Gymboree".
San Diego has a Gymboree outlet at The Gateway-Shops at Las Americas and also at the Chelsea Premium Outlets in Carlsbad.
Lastly, remember this slogan when shopping there: "Befriending store clerks has its perks!"