Comments on: Clothing Kids Without Breaking the Bank: Part 3

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:03:37 +0000

There are a couple good barter / trade sites out there. I use CL and Baarter.com - http://baarter.com

Check 'em out. WIth this economy, it's definitely worth taking a look to see if you can swap something instead of paying for it.

By: Keeper of the Home : Get More Organized this Holiday Season: ListPlanIt Review and Giveaway

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:32:09 +0000

[...] just what you want or think you need). Also, the boys and girls inventory lists are perfect for my method of buying kids clothes frugally. These will definitely be added to my homemaking [...]

By: rachel

rachel — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:52:21 +0000

thank you so much for the xl ziploc bags idea. I have sadly not kept my older daughter clothes for my younger daughter, because I do not like clutter and do not like to see all those totes in the closets and everywhere. I bought the bags today, and put all the summer clothes in the bag (she grew out of them before summer was over):( I slide them under my youngest daughters platform bed, done. No more wasting clothes. I have always taken them to a resale shop, but now we will be the ones reusing these very gentle wore clothes.
thanks again

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:49:26 +0000

This comment goes more with the previous posts on this topic, but don't forget the beauties of price adjustments. I always hold on to receipts and go back to the store on day 14 or 15 and often times I'll get up to 50% of my money back! This works especially well during Old Navy clearance.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:01:57 +0000

In the book "America's Cheapest Family" the mother shares her index card system -- a file of all the clothes on hand in various sizes. That way she doesn't end up with 3 pair of black dress shoes, sz 10, and no tennis shoes. I haven't utilized it yet, but I'm just getting to the point where I can't remember what I bought on clearance or at a garage sale last year for this year's clothing needs...so I might need to! Something to consider when buying used vs. new: you're also saving the environment by wearing clothes until they can't be worn another day, because they're not being tossed out as quickly. Just a happy thought for thrifty people!

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:18:32 +0000

Stephanie thanks for answering my question! I have two little guys with the hope of a third someday!! My guys are 4 and 2 and spend A LOT of time on their knees playing trucks, trains etc. And when it is warm enough to be outside then our clothes REALLY get a beating!!

I think you are right and it all depends on the deal I can score. If I can find a good pair of used jeans for less then $2 that would make it well worth it!! Even if I need to replace them.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:51:27 +0000

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By: tami lewis

tami lewis — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:45:35 +0000

great ideas! i do shop with a list but i have been to a swap- just thrift stores :)

By: List Mama

List Mama — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:03:17 +0000

Great post! I take inventory of my kids clothing every season. It takes a bit of work, but it prevents me from buying 16 pairs of shorts for my son (true story). Even if they are all $2, I don't really save money if I go overboard. If you would like to try out my inventory download, you can follow this link: http://www.listplanit.com/downloads/20081227_3/download Hope you enjoy! Jen http://www.ListPlanIt.com

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:13:33 +0000

Beth, sounds like you have three little guys, so I can't say exactly what I would do in your situation. I know that most of the used jeans, etc. that I bought for my daughter are definitely still in good enough shape to be passed on, and since I payed less than $5 for them (many of them even cheaper) I feel really good about that.

The ones that my son has been outgrowing so far will last another baby as well (same prices), however he's not quite 2 yet, so we'll see what I think once he gets a bit rougher on his clothes.

We have been able to buy some new items of clothing with gift certificates or on smokin' clearance sales, and those ones definitely have the most life left in them once the kids are through with them (at least, most of them- there is the odd pair that just didn't hold up well). I guess it all depends on how good of a deal you can find on new pants, right? :)