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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

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Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Anyone who has kids can participate, and it’s an easy way to find clothing.

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Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes

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Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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