Mom•Logic gets you the look for less because kids are messy.

Sharon Stone really is just like the rest of us! The mother of three recently dressed little Laird in this cable knit sweater vest we spied at Target, and completed his look with jeans and sheepskin boots. Click on the products to get his cute style for waaaay less.

This Friday marks the biggest shopping day of the year, (and this year the trend is to start shopping even earlier, as in today!) But long lines and crazy crowds make us shudder. Here are our strategies to help you save big in stores and online without losing your sanity.

Avoid the frenzy and shop from home this weekend with these discounts and special offers from all of your favorite retailers:

•$20 off a $20 or more purchase at BabyCenter.com with code 22298ENFAMIL.

•50% off on almost EVERYTHING at Aeropostale.com, valid 11/20-11/25.

•25% off everything at H&M on 11/23. No coupon necessary, in-store only. For more discounts and tips on how to shop so you won't drop (sorry!) Keep reading...

Show your appreciation this Thanksgiving with a hostess gift that will actually be put to use.

Looking for a last-minute hostess gift that will exude sincere sentiment and still make a statement? Here's our crop of five cool gifts that any hostess will thank you for.

1. Pick up a few of these totally gorgeous (and really inexpensive!) Crate & Barrel Glass Cruets. Made of eco-friendly recycled glass and available in festive jewel tones, these oil and vinegar dispensers make the perfect hostess gift. $5.95 each at www.crateandbarrel.com

2. Busy hands will love Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap and Lotion. Aloe vera gel, olive oil and essential oils soothe and protect skin; the sweet scent of geranium will keep turkey odors at bay. This kitschy duo will come in handy long after the party’s over. $4.99 for each at www.mrsmeyers.com.

3. We’re sweet on MarieBelle Chocolates. Made of the finest ingredients and packaged in sophisticated blue and brown Italian boxes, these sinfully delicious confections are also miniature works of art. $24 at www.mariebelle.com.

4. Spice things up with a yummy Pumpkin Candle that looks as good as it smells! With its tantalizing blend of cinnamon spice, brown sugar, vanilla and pumpkin spice, you might want to buy one for yourself, too. $19.95 at www.patinastores.com

5. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a Turkey in a Box Decorating Kit! Keep the kids entertained with this nine-piece set (which includes a pilgrim hat, turkey head and feathers) and a pumpkin, and you’ll have a hysterical centerpiece in no time. $15 at www.plumparty.com.

Look just as good for much, much less.

Heidi Klum looked chic while running errands in Beverly Hills. The supermodel Mom paired a ruffled plaid blouse with charcoal grey skinny jeans, and accessorized with aviator shades, a satchel bag and sleek ankle boots. Click on the products to get her look for waaaaaay less.

Nicole Richie celebrated Mommyhood with a Wizard of Oz-themed extravaganza.

As we reported yesterday, Nicole Richie celebrated her baby on the way this weekend at an Oz-themed bash at The Beverly Hilton hotel, organized by celebrity party planner Mindy Weiss. Although The Simple Life star asked guests to bring their favorite children’s book to help build a library instead of splurging on fancy presents, several guests gifted Richie with cool finds from NoMi Boutique in Los Angeles. Click through the flipbook to see what Richie received, and to enter to win a gift of your own!

This weekend is made for shopping.

•The Biggest One Day Sale of the Year at Macy's is today, Nov. 17th! Save big in every department, plus an extra 25% off on clearance items.

•Spend $50 or more at Old Navy and get $10 off your purchase. Valid in stores and online (to redeem online, enter code TAKE10 at checkout).

•Stock up on all of your favorite magazine subscriptions now! Amazon.com is offering a $5 instant rebate on over 150 magazine subscriptions, including Redbook, Parents, Glamour, Marie Claire and more!

Mom•Logic gets you the look for less because kids are messy.

Out on the town with Mom Katie Holmes in New York City, little Suri Cruise looked cute as ever in a turtleneck, jumper dress, tights and silver Mary Janes. Click on the image to find out where you can buy her look for waaaaaay less.

Update: Christina Milian confirmed to Usmagazine.com that her pal Christina Aguilera is having a boy.

“Her son is going to be pretty lucky because his mom ... she’s just awesome," says Milian.
(we told you so)

Christina celebrated Mommyhood with not one but three showers over the weekend.

Curious about the gifts? Flip through the pics below to see some of the gorgeous swag she registered for, and enter to win items from her registry!

Keep reading...

Look just as good for much, much less.

Keri Russell looked lovely at the premiere of August Rush in New
York City. The new Mom, who plays a music prodigy in the film, wore a
satin headband, chocolate brown frock and green suede peep-toe pumps.
Click on the image to get her look for waaaaaay less.

Look just as good for much, much less.

Out to dinner at Il Sole in Hollywood, Nicole Richie paired a swing dress and babydoll coat with a black scarf and red quilted Chanel purse. Click on the clothes to buy affordable versions of your own for waaaaaay less.