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Buy and Sell Boxes of Kids Clothes!
Got clothes your kids have outgrown that someone else can use? Need more clothes for your kids because they’ve outgrown what they have? Do you want to help someone else while helping yourself?
Buy and sell boxes of kids’ clothes at thredUp.
Get great new clothes (and toys!) for your kids while getting rid of stuff they no longer use. It’s free to join. And thredUp will send you free postage paid boxes and even arrange for them to be picked up – it couldn’t be any easier!
You can now earn cashback for your outgrown kids clothes, and gently used toys, and books on thredUP. Earn up to $10 for every great box you send to another mom. Click Here.
This is a great way to not only organize your kids’ closets and bedrooms, but also a frugal way to get things your kids need. As parents, we know that it can cost a lot to clothe our kids, but it doesn’t have to – frugal parents know there’s a better way than spending a lot of money on clothes and toys, etc.
It’s free to join thredUp, so head on over there and see how you can get help yourself and help others at the same time!
Check it out and share this posts with other moms you know that might be interested!
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New Year – New Frugal Wardrobe
Another year is behind you. What will you change about yourself this year? Maybe you want a new wardrobe to reflect changes you have made already to improve your person or your lifestyle. Here are some ways to do that even if you are on a budget.
We’d all like to shop freely whenever we’d like, but few of us have that opportunity. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have anything new – especially if you have worked hard to earn it.
Maybe you have lost weight the year before and your wardrobe needs smaller sizes. It could also be that you haven’t bought a new outfit since 1980 and it’s about time there was an upgrade. What better time to do it than the present?
Are you ready to roll out a new line of clothing for yourself? Here we go.
* Use your skills – Can you sew? If you can, then you have a skill that can help you out considerably right now. Maybe you have some favorite pieces that just don’t fit anymore. You can take them in like a seamstress so that you can still wear them on your new body. Making your own clothing is also an option. Buy a few patterns and some fabric that you like and get threading that sewing machine.
* Shop at thrift stores – These places are treasure troves of eclectic clothing. You may discover a new style here. Many people donate gently used or unused clothing. Thrift doesn’t mean that the clothing is of poor quality. A little investigation can turn up silk blouses, linen pants, high-end costume jewelry and shoes to die for.
* Ask for gift cards – Before the New Year, there is Christmas. This year, ask family and friends to buy you gift cards to department stores. Use them to offset the cost of your new wardrobe. Still look for discounts so that you can get the most out of your gift cards.
* Decide what you want before you shop – Have you seen people who have only a few clothes but can turn them into about five or six different outfits? That is functionality. Eyeball new clothes with this in mind. Purchase a black skirt that is both professional for work and can be dressed up for an evening on the town. It will not only save money on the initial purchase but also on cleaning.
* Spend a little at a time – We are not going for cheap here. Choose fabrics that can wash and wear well so you can have them for a long time. Your new wardrobe is an investment in you.
Want to buy some new clothes? Get one piece at a time. Buy with functionality in mind. Use holidays and birthdays to cash in on extra money for new clothing.
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Saving Money on Clothing
When left to its own devices, clothing can quickly become one of the priciest expenses in your household.
The cute leather stilettos for your tootsies, the trendy jeans for the man of the house, and the Dora the Explorer sweatshirt for your baby girl may seem like insignificant purchases. But over time, the costs can add up rather quickly.
Instead of curbing your craving to purchase clothing, you can still indulge in a bit of retail therapy without breaking the bank!
Follow these easy money-saving tips to slash your clothing expenses:
1. Yes, buy custom-made. You’re probably thinking that custom clothing costs a fortune. And, if you go to the best dressmaker in the state, it probably will. But, what if you were able to stimulate the handmade economy and help a budding, young fashion designer while snagging a custom piece on the cheap?
You certainly can do all of the above on a very limited budget by scouting a young, talented designer on handmade ecommerce websites like Etsy.com and Artfire.com. Their rates are generally very affordable for just about any piece under the sun for the simple fact that the designers are still dipping their toes into the water.
The designers don’t have the adequate following in order to justify a premium rate. Take advantage of this! Replicate that to-die-for Anne Klein dress with a price tag of $200 for just $60. Rather than buying a trendy “with love” t-shirt, have one custom-made for you for about $15. Anything is possible with the flexibility of custom-made clothing!
2. Visit yard sales. Thrift shops are a popular destination for fashionistas on a budget. But, be sure to remember the wealth of low-price, yet high quality finds at yard sales, too. When you troll a yard sale for clothing, it’s best to head to an upscale part of town in order to find the best deals from the best designers.
Generally, yard sales that are held in ritzy parts of towns aren’t held for the proceeds, but to make more room for new purchases! Therefore, prices are often dismal. Plus, you’re able to haggle down something that’s low priced to begin with.
3. Use coupons. Coupons are the “it” accessory for savvy shoppers. And, there’s a good reason for their popularity. Coupons save you money on the items you already expect to buy!
Check out your favorite designer’s website and sign up for their newsletter. Within some newsletters, there may be a coupon code to use online or a printable coupon to use in-stores. You can also request the manufacturer to send coupons directly to your mailbox.
Unless stated clearly on the website or on the coupon itself, many outlet stores do accept all coupons that the full-price designer boutique would deem valid. If you take your coupon to the outlet store where all items have already been marked down about 30% and use your coupon, you can sometimes save in the realm of 50% and 75% off of a quality piece.
If you’re concerned as to whether your outlet store will accept your coupon, call them directly. Unfortunately, some outlet stores prohibit the use of coupons because the company’s profit would be nonexistent if you were to save, say 85%.
Never pay retail – period. Paying retail prices is reserved only for shoppers who have an unlimited supply of cash flow. Clearly, if you’re reading this article, you’re part of the shoppers’ clan with the not-so-unlimited cash flow. Therefore, take advantage of these strategies to their utmost, and bargain away to your heart’s content!
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