Comments on: Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Green and Frugal Ways to Clothe Your Kids « Kinda Crunchy Katehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-70570 Green and Frugal Ways to Clothe Your Kids « Kinda Crunchy Kate Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:01:08 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-70570 [...] of the Home – Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank (This is a three part series. And I didn’t read her post until I’d already written mine. Great [...] [...] of the Home – Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank (This is a three part series. And I didn’t read her post until I’d already written mine. Great [...]

]]> By: How to Save Money and Score Big At Garage Sales | Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-59646 How to Save Money and Score Big At Garage Sales | Keeper of the Home Mon, 09 May 2011 20:56:05 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-59646 [...] do this in particular with my children's clothes, because with 3 kids to shop for, it's easy to get mixed up and forget that the 6 year old needs [...] [...] do this in particular with my children's clothes, because with 3 kids to shop for, it's easy to get mixed up and forget that the 6 year old needs [...]

]]> By: Saving Big Money On Your Little Ones | Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-59387 Saving Big Money On Your Little Ones | Keeper of the Home Tue, 03 May 2011 10:01:26 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-59387 [...] Over the past few years, I've kind of made it a game to see if I can clothe my children with only used clothing.  I love to find cute, high quality second hand clothing at garage sales, thrift stores and consignment shops.  There are also tons of great resources online for finding gently used childrens clothing.  I believe, with a little bit of effort you can save a lot of money by building a complete wardrobe of quality used clothing for your kids. [...] [...] Over the past few years, I've kind of made it a game to see if I can clothe my children with only used clothing.  I love to find cute, high quality second hand clothing at garage sales, thrift stores and consignment shops.  There are also tons of great resources online for finding gently used childrens clothing.  I believe, with a little bit of effort you can save a lot of money by building a complete wardrobe of quality used clothing for your kids. [...]

]]> By: Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank: Part 2 | Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-59216 Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank: Part 2 | Keeper of the Home Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:35:36 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-59216 [...] Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank, Part 3 [...] [...] Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank, Part 3 [...]

]]> By: Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank: Part 3 | Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-59215 Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank: Part 3 | Keeper of the Home Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:33:13 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-59215 [...] the conversation.For anyone who missed the first two parts of this series, you can find them here: Part 1 and Part [...] [...] the conversation.For anyone who missed the first two parts of this series, you can find them here: Part 1 and Part [...]

]]> By: Saving Money on Kids Clothes: Getting Ready for Back-to-Schoolhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-47264 Saving Money on Kids Clothes: Getting Ready for Back-to-School Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:03:30 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-47264 [...] Part 1 [...] [...] Part 1 [...]

]]> By: Katehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-21459 Kate Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:45:17 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-21459 I, too, stay at least a year ahead of my kids, sometimes longer. My son (11 weeks) has up through 18 month clothes, if you can believe that. I found an entire 18-mo. wardrobe (10 pairs of pajamas and 20 outfits) for $35 on Craig's list and I had to buy it. Had to. It's great stuff. I shop clearance where I pay $3 for a shirt or less. I went to a "sidewalk sale" and went at the end of the day and got a whole bag of kids' clothes for $1! I literally paid 5 cents an outfit, I figured out. I got a few pairs of sweatpants and shorts, some plain white t-shirts, and even a really nice Christmas dress for my daughter in that bunch. The dress alone probably cost $50 new and I got it for 5 cents!! Can't beat that. I also try to buy certain items (socks, undershirts, onesies) in plain white and as cheap as possible. I don't care if it's stained. Then I can use it all my babies without feeling like it's the "wrong" gender. I also sew all my own cloth diapers and I'm about to start sewing training pants and underwear (for my daughter as well as myself) which saves a lot. I sew anything I can, although I find buying clothes at garage sales and such generally cheaper than sewing, especially as quick as kids grow. :) I, too, stay at least a year ahead of my kids, sometimes longer. My son (11 weeks) has up through 18 month clothes, if you can believe that. I found an entire 18-mo. wardrobe (10 pairs of pajamas and 20 outfits) for $35 on Craig's list and I had to buy it. Had to. It's great stuff. I shop clearance where I pay $3 for a shirt or less. I went to a "sidewalk sale" and went at the end of the day and got a whole bag of kids' clothes for $1! I literally paid 5 cents an outfit, I figured out. I got a few pairs of sweatpants and shorts, some plain white t-shirts, and even a really nice Christmas dress for my daughter in that bunch. The dress alone probably cost $50 new and I got it for 5 cents!! Can't beat that. I also try to buy certain items (socks, undershirts, onesies) in plain white and as cheap as possible. I don't care if it's stained. Then I can use it all my babies without feeling like it's the "wrong" gender. I also sew all my own cloth diapers and I'm about to start sewing training pants and underwear (for my daughter as well as myself) which saves a lot. I sew anything I can, although I find buying clothes at garage sales and such generally cheaper than sewing, especially as quick as kids grow. :)

]]> By: Sandy Bhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-21458 Sandy B Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:13:42 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-21458 I do this and have for years. It is fun to open the totes and see what new clothes we have for the next year. I like the idea of lists - because that is my downfall. I end up with too much of something and not enough of something else. And I seem to always over-buy for summer - I somehow alwyas forget that we only have 2-3 months of warmer weather here in Minnesota! But, I just wanted to add that I only stockpile 1-2 sizes up. Kids' tastes change and styles change so much that unless you are only buying basics/classics - you may end up with something in a few years that the child will never wear, and neither will anyone else (in other words, you won't be able to re-sell it and you have then lost the money you spent!). There have been occasions where I have found something absolutely incredible at an amazing price though (like a few years ago I found a Columbia winter coat that was in excellent condition for $1.00 that was 4 sizes too big for my ds at the time - but he is able to wear it now!). I may try the Ziploc bags idea - although the totes are easier to label and see what is in them easier. But, due to storage space, I need to condense! I do this and have for years. It is fun to open the totes and see what new clothes we have for the next year. I like the idea of lists - because that is my downfall. I end up with too much of something and not enough of something else. And I seem to always over-buy for summer - I somehow alwyas forget that we only have 2-3 months of warmer weather here in Minnesota!

But, I just wanted to add that I only stockpile 1-2 sizes up. Kids' tastes change and styles change so much that unless you are only buying basics/classics - you may end up with something in a few years that the child will never wear, and neither will anyone else (in other words, you won't be able to re-sell it and you have then lost the money you spent!). There have been occasions where I have found something absolutely incredible at an amazing price though (like a few years ago I found a Columbia winter coat that was in excellent condition for $1.00 that was 4 sizes too big for my ds at the time - but he is able to wear it now!). I may try the Ziploc bags idea - although the totes are easier to label and see what is in them easier. But, due to storage space, I need to condense!

]]> By: Liz @ Frugally Blondehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-21457 Liz @ Frugally Blonde Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:10:14 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-21457 This was a really good post! I do a lot of things you do, although I think I'm going to have to try the plastic bags instead of bins. One of the main ways I get clothes for my daughters is a semiannual children's consignment sale. The prices are a little higher than yard sales but lower than consignment shops, and the selection is excellent. I also volunteer at the sale in order to be able to shop early, and it is actually a lot of fun. It's become my semiannual tradition; my husband knows he watches the girl on consignment sale day! This was a really good post! I do a lot of things you do, although I think I'm going to have to try the plastic bags instead of bins.

One of the main ways I get clothes for my daughters is a semiannual children's consignment sale. The prices are a little higher than yard sales but lower than consignment shops, and the selection is excellent. I also volunteer at the sale in order to be able to shop early, and it is actually a lot of fun. It's become my semiannual tradition; my husband knows he watches the girl on consignment sale day!

]]> By: TopazTookhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html/comment-page-1#comment-21456 TopazTook Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:38:15 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/clothing-kids-without-breaking-the-bank.html#comment-21456 My problem has been "guesstimating" what size clothes my daughter will be wearing in a future season as I'm shopping ahead. I've found this kids' clothing size chart, with its info on weight and height information as it relates to sizes, to be very helpful: <a href="http://kidstockmontana.com/sizing.html" rel="nofollow">http://kidstockmontana.com/sizing.html</a> My problem has been "guesstimating" what size clothes my daughter will be wearing in a future season as I'm shopping ahead. I've found this kids' clothing size chart, with its info on weight and height information as it relates to sizes, to be very helpful: http://kidstockmontana.com/sizing.html

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