| Nowadays, who isn't trying to locate places where | | | | While her kids were still in the stage where they |
| cheap kids clothes are available? Not only do children | | | | were all growing out of their clothes faster than she |
| grow out of their clothes quickly, but for many | | | | could buy them, she told them that their journeys to |
| parents, it is critical to find a source of bargain | | | | thrift stores and yard sales were "treasure hunting." |
| clothing in order to replenlish their child's closet. | | | | In other words, she found ways to make it fun. The |
| Please understand that when I use the term "cheap," | | | | kids could find small items that they liked while she |
| I do not mean to imply "poor quality." I use the word | | | | was concentrating more on getting her hands on |
| "cheap," since as I write this, frankly, I'm feeling a liitle | | | | some cheap kids clothes. |
| bit like a cheapskate right now when it comes to | | | | Another idea is to put out a notice on a community |
| buying clothes. But, I'm not the only one tightening | | | | bulletin board or CraigsList that you are willing to |
| my belt. We're looking for bargains. We want to get | | | | swap children's clothing for some items you might not |
| more for our dollar. | | | | be using any longer. For example, maybe someone |
| And there's nothing wrong with that. The economy | | | | wants that waffle iron and is willing to swap a few |
| may be feeling a little shaky these days for some, | | | | of her son's outfits for it. Again, be creative. |
| but with a little ingenuity, we can still dress our kids | | | | Or, let's say your pre-teen is about to enter a |
| quite well. Perhaps not to the standards of a Beverly | | | | growth spurt. Why not consider having a tag or yard |
| Hills boutique, but then again... who really wants his or | | | | sale to get rid of clothes or toys that your son or |
| her kid running around playing in a $200 outfit that will | | | | daughter is no longer using? You can earmark the |
| be worth one dollar at the next yard sale (complete | | | | money for new clothes that way. |
| with the grass and mud stains)? | | | | How about this: What if rather than simply buying |
| But you also don't want your son or daughter to | | | | clothes at a consignment store, the owner would |
| believe that he or she is merely wearing someone | | | | allow a trade? You could then exchange your son's or |
| else's old clothes that they didn't like or want. This is | | | | daughter's outgrown clothing for a more updated |
| where learning how to buy cheap kids clothes | | | | wardrobe. |
| becomes an art. | | | | Search online using terms like "discount kids clothes" |
| So, with that in mind, here are a few ideas for | | | | so that you don't wind up at a pricey online store |
| shopping wisely for your child's clothes without | | | | that won't save you any money. In fact, have some |
| needing to take out a second mortgage. | | | | friends shop with you so you can make a bulk order |
| We all know about yard sales and thrift stores by | | | | and save money on shipping! |
| now. However, if your child is like many others, she | | | | Again, the fact remains that a lot of people are |
| or he might not particularly enjoy accompanying you | | | | keeping their eyes open for deals. Cheap kids clothes. |
| while you make the thrift store or yard sale rounds. | | | | If you are in this category, remember: You are not |
| It may be easier for you if you can leave the children | | | | alone! This article offered only a few ideas. |
| at home while you shop, but sometimes that's just | | | | Why not get together with a few other parents and |
| not feasible. | | | | brainstorm some more ideas over your kids' |
| One way around this is to do something that I | | | | playdates or over coffee? You may be surprised at |
| learned from a very wise parent a few years ago. | | | | some of the solutions you come up with! |