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From Image USA Magazine, August 2011 issue - pages 48-50:

In today’s economic climate, everyone is trying to save money. This is a sentiment that hits especially close to home for parents sending children to private schools, which account for nearly a quarter of all schools in the United States and admit over five million students annually. As tuition rates are on the rise at many community yeshivahs, parents and school administrators are looking for ways to ease the financial strain of educational costs.

Joe Levy, Director of School Sales at CookiesKids.com, has the inside scoop on which and why yeshivahs are making the switch to school uniforms. He first noticed an increase in school uniform policy enforcement when one of Brooklyn’s largest schools, Magen David Yeshivah, decided to institute such a policy for the upcoming school year. Soon after, other schools in the community began inquiring about uniforms, considering the prospect of adopting a similar policy in the fall.

“With tuition rates rising in the community, shopping for fashion clothing as school wear just adds to the cost of education,” Levy said. “When schools switch to uniforms, it ensures parents will save money.”

Levy heads up the uniform sales department at CookiesKids.com which caters to over 2,000 schools, a number that shows no signs of shrinking. Because the company has a nearly endless inventory of tailor-made school uniform styles, price points and sizes available, Levy has been able to provide for a variety of school uniform policies, no matter how specific.

Without question, the social impact of school uniforms can have a profoundly positive effect on children. “They have so many pressures right now, and one less thing they have to worry about with school uniform policies is what to wear,” said Levy. “It keeps kids on a more even playing field.”

Jack Shammah, the Director of Marketing and Operations at CookiesKids.com, agrees. He’s received similar feedback from parents and children about the benefits of uniforms. “It provides a sense of confidence in children when they see their peers in the same clothes. They can excel at other things without being conscious of their clothing,” Jack said.

In addition to easing peer pressure and self-confidence issues in children and saving parents money on trendy, designer clothing purchases, advocates of school uniforms cite a number of other reasons why they are a positive influence on the educational process. Uniforms make it easier for students to get dressed for schools in the morning, reduce discipline problems in the academic environment, and help set an atmosphere of modesty and professionalism.

They also help instill and promote school spirit and pride, facilitate a sense of unity among students, and, perhaps, most importantly, increase students’ self respect. Students’ behavior and attitudes toward academics improve because their own expectations of themselves become higher. There’s a certain level of reverence that must be observed and maintained when wearing your school’s uniform.

According to Levy, shirts and sweaters with embroidered school logos and gym clothes with screen printed mascots - all in the school’s colors - go a long way toward building that sense of belonging. When kids have a uniform on, they’re recognized as a proud student of their school.

While some may argue that school uniforms suppress individuality, the prevailing thought is that pupils are still very much capable of self-expression when dressed in uniform. Students can make their uniforms fashionable thanks to unique choices in hairstyles, shoes, socks, ties, and accessories. It’s in minor details such as these that students possess the freedom to differentiate and distinguish themselves. Rather than seeing uniforms as an attempt at mass conformity, students recognize the potential to be even more creative and expressive. The thing that must always be remembered is that attitude is very important; if students feel good about themselves, they will act accordingly.

Lower financial burden, the lack of distraction and competition, the development of one’s self-respect, and the fostering of community spirit are just some of the many positive reasons why the idea of uniforms is attractive to schools like Magen David Yeshivah. Their decision to mandate school uniforms for the upcoming school year indicates a strong dedication to getting their students back to the business of learning. Perhaps it is a decision that more schools will adopt in the near future.

For more information on school uniform options, visit www.CookiesKids.com or call (877) 94-Cookies.

Nearly one in five children have to wear uniforms to school, but those school clothes don’t have to be expensive or deny a child’s individuality!

Join us this Tuesday at 7 AM ET/PT on Lifetime Television, where we’ll show you how you can dress your child in uniform for the entire school year for less than $100!

Don’t have access to a TV or can’t watch at that time? The show will be re-airing at 7 AM ET/PT on August 16 on Lifetime Television and will be live-streamed on http://www.CookiesKids.com​/Balancing_Act.aspx

RSVP to our Facebook event - we’ll be hosting a viewing party there where you can win cool prizes, including a CookiesKids.com shopping spree!

Do your kids wear uniforms? How much does your standard back-to-school budget total? Let us know the comments below!

“CookiesKids.com is extremely excited about appearing on ‘The Balancing Act’ on Lifetime. The partnership is perfect! We’re always looking to introduce our school uniforms and huge assortment of children’s apparel to a new audience.”

Brandutainment™ pioneers O2 Media welcome CookiesKids.com, a division of Cookie’s Department Stores.  Make sure to tune in to ‘The Balancing Act’ on Lifetime Television July, 26th at 7:00am (ET/PT) to find out how CookiesKids.com is the internet’s one-stop shop for school uniforms and accessories.   

Parents know what’s just around the corner—it’s back to school time! These days, for a growing number of kids, that includes school uniforms.  ‘The Balancing Act’ welcomes special guest Al Falack, the Senior Director of E-commerce for CookiesKids.com.  Falack explains to viewers how kid’s school uniforms have definitely changed throughout the years.  They are no longer boring, and thanks to CookiesKids.com you can easily get an amazing number of styles without breaking your back-to-school budget! 

Make sure to watch the show to find out how you can successfully dress your child in uniform for the entire school year — for less than $100 bucks!   

“CookiesKids.com is extremely excited about appearing on ‘The Balancing Act’ on Lifetime. The partnership is perfect!  We are always looking to introduce our school uniforms and huge assortment of children’s apparel to a new audience — and the Lifetime demographic is our exact target market,” says Falack. 

CookiesKids.com makes the buying experience for back to school easy with the largest selection of school uniforms on the web.  They also offer a price-match guarantee, and back it up by having the cheapest prices on the internet.

 For more information, please visit http://www.CookiesKids.com.

About The Balancing Act 

The Balancing Act TV show is produced by O2 Media, Inc. and airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT).  The Balancing Act is America’s premier morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women.  For information or to view a show, visit http://www.TheBalancingAct.com.     

About O2 Media 

Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., O2 Media is a national television production company and pioneer in the branded entertainment industry.  Since its inception O2 Media has engaged, entertained and educated viewers with such reputable shows as The Balancing Act, www.thebalancingact.com and Designing Spaces, www.designingspaces.tv on Lifetime Television.  The company has earned hundreds of industry awards for revolutionizing the way brands engage with consumers on television.  O2 Media provides unmatched marketing value to its clients while producing quality content for its growing national viewership through Brandutainment™.  Household brands and blue chip companies alike continue to depend on O2 Media to effectively communicate their message to consumers.   

Press release by Limor Windt, O2 Media, Inc.

(Source: prlog.org)

Girls School Uniforms as found at our Brooklyn Fulton Mall location

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As always, you can shop online to receive free shipping on all school uniform orders over $99 at CookiesKids.com!

Is your child a student of the Caldwell School District?

CookiesKids.com has teamed up with them to offer families a convenient way to shop for school clothes online. Click through to find your hand-picked school store and your special source code for free shipping and a chance to give back to your school!

 The Caldwell School District has teamed up with Cookie’s, The Kids Department Store, to offer families a convenient way to shop for school clothes online.  

Click here to find a selection of school clothes, all adherent to the Caldwell School District Dress Code Policy for the 2010-11 school year.  

Orders over $49 ship for free [using your special school code], and 5 percent of all sales will be donated back to the Caldwell School District. 

Questions? Call (877) 942-6654 or email customerservice@cookieskids.com

Or contact Jennifer Swindell at jswindell@caldwellschool.org.

Would your school like to be a member of CookiesKids.com’s School Uniform Program? Click here for more information.

Why should you need to spend a fortune on back to school fashions and uniforms for your children?

Cookie’s The Kid’s Department Store, already known as the #1 School Uniform Headquarters in the US & the World’s Largest Kids Department store, is the perfect destination for the best deals and savings for your back to school shopping needs.

Now when you shop in our School Uniform, Infant & Baby, Boys Fashion, Girls Fashion, Toys, or Clearance section, simply enter the coupon code EARLYBIRDSM in at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order - no minimum purchase required!

We also offer a Price Match Guarantee to always ensure that you will be finding the lowest prices for your back to school shopping needs.

To receive 10% off order: Enter coupon code EARLYBIRDSM in at checkout on CookiesKids.com. No minimum purchase required. Offer expires July 31, 2010. 

To receive free shipping: Order must consist of only school uniform items with a merchandise cost of $99 or more. No coupon code required at checkout. Offer is for free ground shipping to the continental United States.

Price Match Guarantee: Click here for more information.

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School uniforms are a vital part of back-to-school shopping for many households. CookiesKids.com, the #1 school uniform headquarters and leading kids’ department store, is the place to go for quality children’s clothing at affordable prices.

Wide Selection of Clothing and Accessories

CookiesKids.com carries a large selection of boys and girls school uniforms for children of all ages. From the latest styles in pants, polos, and dress shirts for boys, to skirts, sweaters, and jumpers for girls, CookiesKids.com has everything you need for school uniforms. CookiesKids.com also features a selection of plus size and junior apparel for girls, and husky and young men’s sizes for boys. 

For recess and recreation, CookiesKids.com has boys and girls gym wear in stock. Comfortable clothing such as sweatpants, sweatshirts, gym pants, and fleece pullovers are available in a variety of colors like burgundy, grey, navy, and green. 

In addition to the basic school uniform necessities, CookiesKids.com carries a variety of accessories for all of your school uniform needs. Find ties, belts, shoes, socks, tights, backpacks, and even educational books for girls and boys to finish your back-to-school shopping, all in one place.

Easy Shopping, Name Brands, Great Prices 

CookiesKids.com is known for offering easy and convenient shopping at affordable prices. Our online shoppers will find an easy-to-use online store with the ability to search and shop by categories such as size, sex, or clothing style, all in the comfort of your own home. Fashion-conscious shoppers will appreciate the Search by Brand feature. CookiesKids.com is a leading kids’ fashion retailer, carrying many well-known school uniform brands such as French Toast, Universal School Wear, US Polo Assn, and Dickies. 

It’s easy to select the exact school uniform you need on CookiesKids.com. Detailed product descriptions, multiple garment views, and brand-specific size charts help you make an informed decision. If by chance you should happen to need an item not listed in the size or color you want, let us know and we will try to custom order it for you. Our customers across the country can get the same quality selection and service online as they would in any of our brick and mortar stores. We ship to anywhere in the United States at reasonable shipping costs. All school uniforms orders $99 and above ship for free!

Our clearance section is packed with even more affordable pricing for brand name school uniforms and kids’ fashion apparel. While most stores offer outdated and out-of-season items for clearance, CookiesKids.com offers name-brand items that are appropriate to wear as soon as it ships for up to 90% off retail price.

CookiesKids.com is committed to offering you the best prices for quality children’s clothing. We offer a price-match guarantee for up to 7 days after your online purchase. If you find a lower price anywhere else on a new identical item, we will email or call you and beat the price!

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CookiesKids.com is the online version of Cookie’s Kids, the trusted kids’ school uniform and branded urban fashion clothing store. Customers travel from miles around to Cookie’s Kids for the best deals and selection on quality children’s clothing. Cookie’s Kids thanks our long-standing customers and welcomes new shoppers who want to buy the best school uniforms and kids’ fashion clothing under one roof.

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