How to Clothe Your Kids for Less

31 Dec 2011 No Comments

by Adminin blog Tags: children clothes, hand me downs, recycled clothes

Being frugal does not mean that your family has to use outdated things. Clothing your kids in an acceptable way has to be a priority for every parent. With careful consideration, you can still get clothing for your kids at an affordable rate.

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1. Play Clothes
Kids are usually playful and most want to spend time outside and get dirty. Good play clothes need to be given to kids whenever they come home, so that they don’t ruin their school clothes. This is especially true if you’re low on nice clothes or if you live somewhere where it’s so cold/rainy that your kids tend to have indoor recess (and therefore you can send them to school in nicer clothes). You can save on play clothes by using old or recycled clothes anytime they don’t need to look extra presentable.

2. Clothing Bins
It is imperative that you have a clothing bin for different sizes of clothes. Sorting your child’s clothes into different sizes will make things very cost-efficient, especially if you have multiple children. This way, you don’t even have to buy a set of clothes for each child. All your kids can share clothes. Simply sort them by size, and you will save money and time by assigning children clothes based on their age!

3. Stock Up

When you’re out shopping, you may find very large clothes that may not fit your kids, but are still a good price. If you find simply amazing deals, try to get them and have a bin for them. In no time at all, you will notice that your kids have grown and are ready for new clothes. This is one of the best ways to cut costs. Always take advantage of a sale if you can!

4. Recycle
When your last kids outgrow your hand-me-downs, there’s a chance the clothes might still be wearable. If this is the case, sell the clothes at a consignment store or garage sale! If neither of these work, advertise that you have a bag of children’s clothes for $10 online. Someone will take advantage of this great deal. Go in this order though, so that you don’t miss any opportunities for more money. Lastly, be sure to take care of these clothes properly. Make sure that you read all the instructions on the tags. There’s no point in taking on a frugal attitude if you’re not gonna be smart about it!

5. Shop Around
Getting affordable deals is very possible if you just take some time to shop around. Online deals are the best, but be sure that the store you choose is reputable (with good reviews on more than one website), and that the shipping terms are clearly expressed. Keep in mind that the season in which you’re shopping is going to affect the price a lot. For instance, shopping for jackets during summer can be a cheaper option than waiting for the winter to come. If saving is what you are looking for, this is definitely the way to go. You’ll be able to find quality items at affordable prices in off-seasons.

Jennifer Hauser saves money by couponing, bargain-shopping and visiting Homeequityloan.net.

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