Kayla Aimee from kaylaaimee.com attended the Decades Of Kissimmee Memories press trip on behalf of Mommy Musings. She is sharing several posts about the attractions she visited as she experienced Kissimmee firsthand. When she’s not wrangling gators in Florida, she resides just north in Atlanta, where she writes about faith, family and her tendency to be (only slightly) neurotic.
If you are planning a visit to Kissimmee, Florida here is my biggest tip for you: bring along an extra, empty bag.
See, I did not know about this thing called the Premium Outlets when I jetted off to Kissimmee with just my teeny, tiny little carry-on luggage. And so that meant that when we were surprised with a trip to the Premium Outlets, I was limited to only what I could cram into my already-packed-full carry-on bag.
Honestly, if you are visiting Kissimmee over the summer definitely put this stop on the books to knock out some of your back-to-school shopping for a steal.
You can become a VIP member to get a VIP coupon book that will give you an extra discount on top at the majority of stores. I got super lucky and happened to have a coupon for the Coach store. I only planned to take a quick peek around (I promise!) but then I spotted this awesome coral clutch that was deeply discounted. Plus I had a coupon! AND it was the weekend of my thirtieth birthday so after a few minutes of debating with myself I bit the bullet and bought it, singing "Happy Birthday To Me!" on the way to the register.
But seriously, look how pretty:
That's all I bought for me because then I spotted the Gymboree and I was all "GYMBOREE OUTLET!" You know you're a mom when you go to the Premium Outlets and the store that excites you the most is the Gymboree store, y'all.
I stopped for a quick bite to eat in the food court and then wandered around the plaza for a bit because it was such a nice day out and the outlets really are beautiful to walk through.
That's when I spotted the Ralph Lauren store tucked in a far away corner and my day was totally made. My husband was in desperate need of some new work clothes. I'm talking, holes in his pants that totally wouldn't fly in a professional office environment. So I ducked in to see if there were any good sales and I left with a few pairs of dress pants that had been clearanced to $19.99!
It's possible that I might have had to discard a few extra water bottles and sit on top of my luggage to get it to closed on account of how I hadn't anticipated doing any shopping on my trip and then bought a bunch of dress pants for my husband. But I got a lot of wife points when I came home and was all "Look at these awesome new dress pants that I got for less than $20 from the Ralph Lauren store!"
($19.99 is totally less that $20. Technically speaking.)
Verdict? Put this stop on your to-do list. From the Gap to Tory Burch to Nike, Premium Outlets has something for everyone and if I'd had that empty suitcase I definitely would have done our back-to-school shopping while I was there. I was so pleased to pick up some quality work clothes for my husband for less than what I'd pay at a department store and my cute, coral clutch was a nice birthday gift to myself.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
I love Outlet shopping. You can get so many great deals.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
I love shopping at the outlets. I make sure to visit when I'm there.
Tricia @ Night owl mama
now a days you have to shop at outlets we have several that are about an hour out I want to head there right after school heads back
Donna
I love outlet shopping. Although my hubby wishes we didn't live so close to a Tangers Outlet. 🙂 Oh, I have the same Coach bag! Love it! 🙂
LyndaS
Uh oh - now I have a new destination to go to when I am in Orlando. I need to figure out how to budget my time and money so I can go shopping.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
I love shopping outlets, there are so many great deals you can get. I love your new Coach bag, that is too cute! Happy Birthday. 🙂
Becca @ Mama B
I love the Premium outlets! And that Coach wristlet you got is so cute!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
Sometimes the best part of vacations is stopping at the outlets. Speaking of, I'm about due for some outlet shopping!
Tammy
We love outlet shopping - we just moved to the Dallas area and live quite close by the Grapevine Mills Outlet mall, I like that for when I need retail therapy!
Jenn
Ooooo...Sounds like you scored some great deals!
Lolo
We have a premium outlet here too!
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
What a fun time! We have outlets near us too, I LOVE them!
HilLesha
What a beautiful handbag! My oldest sister would go gaga over this one, because she is a HUGE Coach fan. 🙂
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma
I don't think I've even been to a premium outlet. There is one outlet mall outside of LA that I've been dying to go to, but I could never talk my hubby into it. Maybe this trip!!!!!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews
That is a beautiful clutch! You look like you had so much fun!
Mellisa
I love shopping in Outlets! Its so much fun.
Jennifer
we love shopping at the Prime Outlets. We can always find some really good deals there.
Colleen
We always stop at the outlet stores when we are in Orlando, we always come back with shoes.
Marcie W.
I really enjoy shopping at outlets and totally get excited by all the bargains. I love that you treated yourself!
Angela
I try to hit those outlet stores every time I visit Kissimmee!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
There is a premium outlet about 40 minutes from me & I am long overdue for a visit.
Shell Feis
I LOVE that clutch! &I absolutely love outlet malls, they are so fun!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I bought so many clothes for both of my children at the Kissimee outlet stores!
Kathleen
In all of the times I have been down there, I have never shopped at the outlets. I really need to add it to my list of things to do once we get back down.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
I LOVE outlet shopping and I've found so many wonderful things over the years!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
$19.99 is TOTALLY less than $20. And, honestly, you'd be LOSING money if you DIDN'T take advantage of those deals and coupons.
That's what I always tell my husband. 😉
Courtney
I LOVE that they have the Gymboree outlet - every mommy's dream! I think I'd need an entire vacation to spend there and shop! I love finding good deals - it's the best feeling ever!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick
$19.99 is totally under $20 😉 I love the outlet centers, so much shopping in one local place.
Lolo
I need to head to the outlets!
Emily
You are too funny! I hear you on the gymboree outlet!! I hope to go soon myself! (And hopefully by myself!)
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
I'm totally up for it!
Jennifer @ MySweetSanity
I am a huge fan of Premium Outlet Malls. They always have great stores with phenomenal deals!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I can't blame you a bit for taking advantage of those kinds of deals when you found them!
Toni
I need to check out the outlets while I am here. I love good deals they usually offer.
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