| I love to shop for toddler shoes. I have to admit | | | | play shoes and good shoes. |
| shoes have been a weakness of mine since I was | | | | - Wipe their shoes off at the end of every day - I |
| young. I used to spend all of my allowance on shoes. | | | | know what you're thinking, I am a crazy woman. Well |
| Every dime of my money went on shoes. I had to | | | | I may be, but I am a smart crazy woman in my |
| have every color you can imagine, and not to | | | | opinion. All you have to do is wipe off their toddler |
| mention LOTS of them. Shoes can make or break an | | | | shoes with a diaper wipe or a wet paper towel |
| outfit in my opinion. Yes this even applies to toddlers. | | | | every night. This way you stay on top of the mud or |
| Their outfit can look so cute with those perfect | | | | dirt. It really does make a difference. I even have my |
| shoes. I am so picky when it comes to my son's | | | | 3 year old wiping off his shoes, it's funny. Trust me it |
| clothes and shoes. So you can understand why I feel | | | | helps keep their shoes clean, and benefits you in the |
| the same pertaining to his shoes. | | | | long run. |
| Boys are a little different than girls when it comes to | | | | - Wash their shoes often in the washing machine - |
| toddler shoes. Girls may tend to have more shoes | | | | That is correct. At least once a week, you can take |
| than some boys. (Except for my son, it can get | | | | the laces out and spray the shoes with Shout and |
| rather ridiculous.) Never the less, it is possible to | | | | throw the shoes and laces in the washing machine. |
| make their shoes last and look neat at all times. Yes, | | | | This is what is really great about buying all white |
| believe me because it is true. I am living proof that | | | | shoes. It's easier to wash them because you can use |
| my methods work. My son is now 3 years old. I have | | | | bleach and they really come out clean. For colored |
| resold EVERY SINGLE PAIR of his shoes since he has | | | | shoes you can pick up some Color Safe Bleach and |
| been born. That is a correct and true statement, | | | | add that to the load. Bleach is great and helps the |
| EVEN his play shoes. I have been able to basically | | | | shoes to stay nice and bright. |
| re-sell the old and buy new with the money I made | | | | - Special note: Make sure you check the label on the |
| from the sale. Not only that, my son looks great | | | | shoes. There are certain materials or leathers that |
| TOO!! | | | | cannot be washed in the machine. |
| I bet you are wondering how this is accomplished. | | | | Air Dry their Toddler Shoes only - The dryer can |
| Well it is actually very simple. The first step is that it | | | | mess up your shoes. So I recommend that you allow |
| should be important to you. You may not care about | | | | their shoes to air dry only. This is why you want to |
| re-selling their old shoes to save money. I am a very | | | | have multiple pairs of shoes. It may take a day or |
| practical stay at home mom and I live for saving a | | | | two to completely dry so you need an alternative |
| dollar. I like to save money any way possible, | | | | pair or pairs for them to wear while you have a pair |
| especially with my sons clothing and his shoes. It is | | | | drying. |
| easy and fun to do at the same time. Go ahead and | | | | Now is that really so bad? Of course not, it does |
| try it Moms and Dads!! What do you have to lose? | | | | take a little effort but it is well worth it. By using |
| You only have to gain.... Saving money. | | | | these methods I have been able to re-sell my son's |
| Money Saving Tips for Toddler Shoes | | | | shoes on E-bay or even have taken them to |
| - Have Good Shoes and Play Shoes - That is correct. | | | | consignment shops. Either way I have made money |
| Never only have one pair of shoes for your child. | | | | back on shoes that he wore and turned around and |
| Having only one pair makes it easy to wear them out | | | | bought new. When he goes up a size in shoe, I sell |
| faster because they will have nothing to alternate | | | | the old, and buy new. It is that simple. So take care |
| with. Keep the nice expensive shoes for good shoes | | | | of their toddler shoes. I know they are kids. Trust |
| and buy less expensive ones for play. Yes this is | | | | me my son runs and plays in his shoes like all the |
| possible. Remember that you will keep the play shoes | | | | other kids. I just take the time to keep them neat |
| just as nice as the good shoes. Sometimes you may | | | | and clean. It is very important to me. So give it a try, |
| not be able to tell the difference between my son's | | | | you'll be happy you did. |