Back To School Shopping At The San Francisco Premium Outlets
This is a sponsored post for the San Francisco Premium Outlets. However, all opinions are my own.
I can’t believe Summer is coming to an end and the kids start school! Since all four kids are going back to school (yes even Nicky is going to “big kid” school which I am a sobbing mess over), we made it a day of back to school shopping and headed over to the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore to get our shop on!
About San Francisco Premium Outlets
The San Francisco Premium Outlets is located approximately 40 miles from downtown San Francisco in the beautiful wine country of Livermore Valley. My hometown! It’s the largest outdoor outlet mall in California and there’s quite literally a store for everyone. Shop more than 180 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Off Saks, Bloomingdales, Prada, Kate Spade and Burberry. If you are a visitor to the area, make sure to also check out the area attractions like the amazing local cuisine and the abundance of fabulous wineries. Live local? Local residents are invited to shop and can pick up a Local Residents Discount Card for exclusive discounts in store! Sounds fab, right?!
Our Trip
I was pretty brave to venture out with ALL FOUR kids to spend it shopping; at least that’s what my husband said while I piled them into the van. Luckily, the San Francisco Premium Outlets are extremely convenient and basically a one-stop-shop for all your back to school style needs (it’s also a pretty great place to shop for this mama too…wink wink….). After approximately 5 hours of back to school shopping, my kids and I found some amazing items!
Our first stop had to be Polo Ralph Lauren! They have clothing and accessories for the entire family! Will was so excited to find a “sergeant jacket”, which was adorable and probably his favorite purchase of the day! The girls asked to go in Gap and Old Navy where we snagged a ton of basics like jeans, t-shirts, shorts and a few floral jumpsuits. Laura and Emma also spent some time in H&M and Forever 21(Laura took a LOONNNGG time in there, HA!). I popped into Calvin Klein for some items, as well. They have the softest undergarments hands down! Whenever I take a trip to the outlets, I always stock up.
Another outlet store I frequently visit when I am here is Tommy Hilfiger. I always seem to find something I just have to have! Luckily the kids behaved as I perused the women’s section. Although, I had to bribe them with lollipops and Wetzels Pretzels if they didn’t embarrass me and run through clothing racks. Just my kids……..? Awkward…..
Next came Nike! The outlet store is HUGE! They have a great selection of shoes for both adults and kids. Will and Emma always beg to come in this store! We picked up some awesome activewear as well as a couple pairs of shoes!
37 stores later, it was FINALLY time to head to the Disney Store. Oh yes, this one, I hold off until we are close to the end. It wouldn’t be out of character for me to say something like, “If you open the dressing room door one more time while I’m half-dressed, we won’t go to the Disney Store!”. I can’t be the only mom that does this! Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. Anyhoo…..my kids eyes literally light up when they see this store. Honestly, mine do too. My favorite thing to purchase here are the fun PJ’s for the kids. Of course, the kids love EVERY SINGLE THING in this store! Nicky tried on some clothing in the middle of the isle, Will played with toys and Emma loved all the school supplies. Nicky ended up ultimately choosing a Spiderman mask and continued to wear it through the rest of our shopping and lunch. In fact, he wanted to wear it to bed that night, which was interesting.
On the way out, I stopped in Kate Spade where I found a flirty fit and flare. They always have the best clothing and accessories! Thank goodness they had cookies and the kids were pretty well behaved!
I treated them to Wetzels Pretzels. Soooo yummy! The kids also begged me to grab some Cinnabon for home, which I obliged. They make the best “kids are in bed and Mama’s hungry” snacks!
I’d say this Back To School shopping trip was a complete success! The kids had fun, I had fun and we found some great Back To School items that the kids absolutely love! Although I had so much fun shopping with the kids, I can’t wait to take a shopping trip solo sometime soon!
For more information on the San Francisco Premium Outlets, please visit their website, here.
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Lanie | 7th Aug 19
Looks like fun to me! I love the outlets.
Tianna Smith | 7th Aug 19
You guys are so cute & look amazing !! Y’all look like y’all had so much fun & not to mention those pretzels look delicious 😍😂
Michelle Damon | 7th Aug 19
Did you guys PLAN to match? 😉 Adorable pics! If I want time to actually hunt for the best finds and the best deals – I’d have to leave my toddler with hubby. Can’t wait until he actually behaves in stores! My favorite is your littlest guy in the bomber jacket ~ waayy too cute! Although he wouldn’t get a lot of use out of it here in FL, we DO have a short winter, sooo I think I’m going to have to find that jacket. 😄
LaCinda Brooks | 7th Aug 19
Such a beautiful family! My daughter makes chocolate chip cookies that are so big we named them “Bigger Than Your Face Cookies”. The pretzels here are bigger than your face too. What fun!
rana durham | 7th Aug 19
i love the family time before school gets back into session. This was a fun and informative read. I def neeed to try out all of this food.
Brenda Cremer | 7th Aug 19
Love your pics with your children. It’s so much fun to go shopping with them when they are the focus of the trip.
Lu Abuzaid| 7th Aug 19
Omg the Nike store and Disney store would be my must-visit places! Looks like so much fun!
Veronica Rosas | 7th Aug 19
Love the family pictures.
athena j graeme | 8th Aug 19
I am crazy about the color coordinated family outfits! They match but aren’t matchy-matchy! Super cute.
Buddy Garrett | 8th Aug 19
What a fun trip for back to school shopping. I love the one stop shopping at great stores.
Brooke Taylor | 8th Aug 19
Such a fun shopping trip! Always more fun with Wetzels and Cinnabon too haha 😊
Jodi Wresh | 8th Aug 19
Looks like you had lots of fun. I love all the deals at the outlets. Couple in my area I like going to.
Shelly Taylor | 8th Aug 19
What a beautiful family and I love the color coordination! I love outlet malls and shopping for all the things! 🙂
Holly Thomas | 8th Aug 19
I love shopping at Outlets, you can save so much money.
Sharon | 8th Aug 19
Outlet shopping is so much fun, love the deals to be found.
Teresa Moore | 8th Aug 19
I love going to the outlet stores! I use to go to the Disney store at the outlet before we would go to Disneyworld and some shirts for vacation.
Haley| 8th Aug 19
So cute and such great bonding. I personally love shopping for makeup.
Audrey Stewart | 8th Aug 19
I wish I lived near this outlet. We have a Tanger Mall, here in Charleston, SC, and they have so many outlet stores. The kids love to go there and shop.
Ellen Casper | 8th Aug 19
Beautiful family – back to school shopping was always so much fun!
Celeste Herrin | 8th Aug 19
I wish we had a Tommy Hilfiger store in our area . It looks like you guys had a lot of fun and the pictures are absolutely amazing ! The bribe about the Disney Store made me laugh out loud. You’re definitely not the only mom to do that LOL it’s always great to have a bargaining chip with kids so you can get through a shopping trip!
Doreen Lamoureux | 8th Aug 19
Wow – I live way north in Ontario Canada. We don’t get stores like you. What great finds you all had. Great post.
Tabitha P. | 8th Aug 19
A Nike outlet…my daughter would die. She swears that Nike makes the best shoes. 😂
Paula S. | 8th Aug 19
Looks like you had fun and got some amazing stuff without running all over town. Can’t believe it’s back to school time already!
Kim Henrichs | 8th Aug 19
So fun!! I always love the shoe deals at outlets.
Victoria Barbour | 8th Aug 19
Our outlets are set up like this too and we love to go.
Cora Gasperini | 8th Aug 19
We love going to outlets for back to school shopping. No matter what you are bound to find something for everyone.
Veronica Lee| 8th Aug 19
Gorgeous family! I love to go to outlets like these! Looks like you had lots of fun. Love the photos!
Margaret Smith | 8th Aug 19
You have such a great looking family. Looks like you all had a wonderful time shopping together.
Manda B | 8th Aug 19
So cute….looks like a great day trip! 🥨💜
Dana Rodriguez | 8th Aug 19
Looks like so much fun. You have a beautiful family.I already follow and liked on IG but I have been having problems with my account and it won’t post my comments .
Jennifer Crecelius | 8th Aug 19
I love your pants! So cute! And I bribe my kids with the Disney store too!
sandra | 8th Aug 19
cinnabon alone would warrant a visit
Debbie Yoder | 8th Aug 19
School shopping at its best! You all look great!
Natalie | 8th Aug 19
Looks like a great mix of stores for back to school! We go to outlets in August for back to school clothes.
Lesly F | 8th Aug 19
I love shopping ,especially in the outlets because I always find something and very good prices.
Kelsey Vinson| 8th Aug 19
School shopping is always a great time! My girls love H&M. You all looks amazing as always. Enjoy your Cinnabon.
Catherine Zeng | 8th Aug 19
Your photos with the pretzels were so cute! How much of a discount did you receive at the stores typically?
Aarone Mawdsley | 8th Aug 19
looks awesome
Kim Pincombe-Cole | 8th Aug 19
You are so brave taking all four kids – go momma!!
I used to love when my mom would take us back to school shopping at the outlet malls – you just knew you were going to come home with tons of new stuff!!
Nishita Jethmalani | 8th Aug 19
You are so brave ans responsible. Handling kids becomes messy sometimes. Appreciation to your kids too as they support. Your family is always bonded. I love that you share everything and finally you people are happy after shopping done back to school. Good luck to your kiddos and you too. Ilysm! ❤️
Denise Miriam da Luz Guerreiro| 8th Aug 19
Hello. The outlet looks amazing! 🙂 Your pictures turned out so vibrant and colorful, I loved them! <3
Sonja Garcia| 8th Aug 19
I hope when my kids are in school that our shopping trips can look this easy!
Mindi Eden | 8th Aug 19
My 1st thought…FOUR kids shopping all at once! But when you can find everything you need for all of them in one spot? PRICELESS!
Amy Tong| 8th Aug 19
What a wonderful day of back to school shopping! Love all the shops they have in this outlet! I can’t wait to take my kiddos for Back to school shopping too! 😊
Elizabeth Ray | 8th Aug 19
What a joy it must be to shop with kids who enjoy it! (Mom of 2 autistic kids, 8 years apart. Shopping for clothes is bad enough, but both at the same time – Yipes!) This mall DOES look like a good one though.
ae minx | 8th Aug 19
I haven’t been to a fun outlet in ages. I should get out more lol
Dawn Smith| 8th Aug 19
Love your pictures and all off your families outfits. I wish there were more Disney stores, they are so much fun.
Melissa Hartley | 8th Aug 19
Looks like a fun trip was had by all!💕 You found some good deals & taught your kids how to buy stylish, cool clothes for less money.
Vilma Pacheco | 8th Aug 19
Outlet shopping is my favorite way to shop!!!
Dawn Engler| 8th Aug 19
Wow! So nice to have so many stores in one place. Those pretzels look awesome!
William D | 8th Aug 19
Always fun shopping for clothes!
Ellie Di| 9th Aug 19
First things first: I’M IN LOVE WITH YOUR SHOES!! They’re gorgeous. That’s good that the kids made their own choices, it looks like you had an fun day!
Gord | 9th Aug 19
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Nickie | 9th Aug 19
I love outlet shopping, lots of great deals.
Amy Cooley | 9th Aug 19
This sounds like an amazing outlet mall! I always seem to have the most luck finding clothes for myself and our local outlet mall. You were definitely brave shopping with four kids, but it looks like it was a successful trip!
Kayte CookWatts | 10th Aug 19
Your outfit is glorious! Really bold pants but perfectly and beautifully styled. Bravo!
Dawn Monzu| 11th Aug 19
My kids are all grown up but my granddaughter is starting the second grade! She is so excited. She starts in 2 more days and she is very ready! I love shopping outlet malls for sure!
Cassandra D | 11th Aug 19
I like the different styles.
Nikki | 12th Aug 19
You can find so many fun things at Outlet stores! Looking at your pictures makes me want to shop so I’m thankful I have a thrift store hop next Saturday morning (after payday)!
Elizabeth Miller | 13th Aug 19
We did pretty good at the outlets last week. We knocked it out of the park on shoes and lunchboxes/bookbags. We still have to go back and try again for uniform pants. We found some at Hilfiger but a little too pricey for them there. We got short on time so have to do a second trip. You guys look like you had a blast.
Shajeh Qidwai | 13th Aug 19
Absolutely adorable family !! Outlet shopping is always so much fun and a great way to get really good deals. My family always goes at least once year especially around Christmas.