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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

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With these four simple strategies, you can save a ton of money on children’s clothes. Retailers discount out-of-season clothing, and these discounts can be substantial. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay.

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4 Ways to Save Money as a New Mom

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If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . Your sister has some baby clothes her kid has outgrown.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

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My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. Simple throw pillows are another easy item. Sewing is an art.

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5 DIY Couples Halloween Costumes

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Plus, much of the costume relies on clothing pieces you can keep wearing even after the holiday is over. Simple: One person dresses as Bob Ross and the other dresses as his painting. The costume itself is pretty simple, so your main task is finding the right clothing. Barbie and Ken Costume Tutorial via Kristina Horner.

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How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle

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Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. I also have found some great resell shops in my area that will let you sell some of your clothes to them and then use that to go towards your purchase, it’s a win win. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. DIY/Crafts.

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