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Buying kids clothes for the holiday’s is mostly a crap shot. Ask any parent and they will probably tell you the same exact same thing: the kids don’t want them, but they need them. When you are buying clothing for kids for Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa, you are essentially giving them something that they need instead of something they want, which, in their mind, means that you are actually taking away a chance for a really great gift and replacing it with something lame like clothing. Heck, even kids who don’t mind going clothes shopping would probably rather get the newest hit toy or video game then receive a new sweater or pairs of underwear. Of course, as a parent, you know they need this clothing and that the holidays are the perfect time to get it for them. With that said, there are tricks to making sure you actually get them something that they want.
First of all, buying clothing for your kids isn’t a punishment; you are just getting them stuff that they need. With that in mind, bring them in on the process. Every child, whether you think so or not, thinks that some type of clothing is cool. Take note of this when you take them clothes shopping throughout the year. Notice what types of colors and styles they like. You might say that as a parent you do this anyway. While this is true, you also need to be aware that you also have a tendency to push them into buying certain styles or pieces of clothing that you think they need instead of what they want. This is fine, but Christmas should be about getting them what they want, as well as what they need.
For example, unless they specifically ask for socks and underwear, don’t get them socks and underwear. You can get them those any other time of the year, leave your clothes purchasing to things they will unwrap and actually like. If you know they like a certain style or shirts, jeans, dresses, or a sweatshirt that you know they will like, get those for them. Getting them stuff they actually like means that when they unwrap the gifts that’s scream with excitement, not terror.
In addition, don’t use the Holiday’s as a chance to buy them anything you think is “cute”. We’ve all seen “The Christmas Story” with the Bunny Suit; don’t make the same mistake. Don’t get them some woefully out of date sweater or some dress you think is cute but they will never way. By doing that you are just wasting money on stuff they will never wear and continuing the stereotype of bad Holiday clothing gifts.
Though she sometimes didn’t want them as gifts, Author Kim Green now understands why kids clothes are so necessary as gifts.
Taking kids shopping for clothing is akin to letting a bull loose in a China shop. Actually, strike that, it’s like taking a very bored and fussy bull to a China shop that it doesn’t want to be in. Trying to make children concentrate long enough to make a purchase is one thing; trying to make them concentrate long enough to buy something as boring as clothing is a whole ‘nother thing. That is why internet shopping is such a godsend for millions of parents out there who are not keen on doing the whole “drag their kid to the store” dance. Sure, they don’t get to try it on, but since most online stores allow you to return clothing after it’s been tried on at home, it’s all par for the course anyway. The main issue is with so many different shops online offering kids clothing, it’s hard to decide which one to actually go with.
The great thing about buying children’s clothing online is that you can actually find some pretty good prices. Any parent can tell you that children’s clothing can be expensive, especially if you want something that will last. And trust me: you want something that will last. If you go the cheaper, less reliable route it simply won’t last. Children love to play, which means more wear and tear on the clothing you buy. Paying a little more means that it will last longer than their next play date.
So where do you find great prices on children’s clothing? It’s usually as simple as doing an internet search on your favorite search engine. Just click on the shopping icon and you will find a variety of different options for your children’s clothing needs. Another great way to shop is to check out one of the various children’s clothing stores that have pages online. While they might cost a little more than your local chain store, but they are also of better quality then anything you will find at those types of stores. The good news if you do go with one of the online stores is that they do have a variety of sales year round which help you save on the clothes your children need right away.
One thing to keep in mind is to keep an eye on shipping costs whenever you buy from an online store. Just because something is cheaper then what you’ll find in store does not mean it will be cheaper once you add in all of the shipping costs. Be on the lookout for sales that include free shipping as it will save you a whole lot of money on your purchase.
Author Kimberly Green loves shopping for kids clothing without hassle.
If you bring up the subject of children’s clothing to any parent, they will typically pause the conversation, look down at the floor and take a big, giant sigh. People who don’t have kids can’t really understand what parent’s have to deal with when it comes to buying their children clothing. First, kids grow fast, and because of this they always need new clothing. You know how when you see your nephew every six months and each time you go “My, have you grown!” That growth means all new clothes are needed. Secondly, kid’s always want new clothing, especially at the start of each new school year. Yes, they might hate shopping for clothes, but they don’t want to be the only one in their class without the newest, hippest wear’s. And lastly, and most importantly for parents, kids clothes aren’t exactly known for being long lasting. Kids move around a lot, and the clothing tends to wear out fairly quickly.
When you are parents, you are always at a weird crossroads when it comes to kid’s clothing. On one hand you want to buy clothing that is made well and thus will last, but on the other hand those clothes cost money, money that you are not sure that you want to spend if you know they will grow out of them in a few months. While you can typically find kids clothing that are made for the short term at almost any clothing or big chain store around town, the big challenge for any parent is to find well made children’s clothing that will last (especially if you want hand me down’s down the road) and that will not break the bank. For these, parent’s usually turn to the same place they buy everything else now a days: the internet.
To say there are a variety of children’s clothing stores online is an understatement. There are hundreds, if not thousands, which specialize is selling clothing specifically to children. The good thing about these websites is that even if the clothing cost’s a little bit more then the stuff you would find at chain stores, you can typically find really great deals, especially off season. This brings up another good point: if you are going to purchase clothing that will last, do so when it’s on sale. That way you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to price and reliability.
Plus, with the internet you can compare and contrast both styles and prices. That way you can bring your child in on the purchase without having to drag them into the store with you to try on the clothes. Parent’s LOVE that too.
Even though she doesn’t her own, Kimberly Green knows what happens to kids clothes.
For a parent, late August typically means one thing: back to school. Oh yes, we wish it meant sitting by the pool, getting a massage while drinking a drink with an umbrella in it, but no, for millions of parents it means getting their children ready to go back to school, typically kicking and screaming. This means buying new kids clothes for your brood, something that, depending on where you shop, can also mean a near catastrophic hit to your pocket book. Stores seem to have two schools of thought on the prices of these clothes: high prices or high volume. While you would like to stick to small mom and pop stores, it only makes financial sense to go to those giant chain stores to save some money.
Being a parent means giving up on a lot of deep seeded beliefs to save money. While you might have marched against capitalism and consumerist ways in college, today you just find the cheapest price and go with it. Regardless, back to school times becomes kind of a game in the way as you try and find the cheapest prices possible to make sure your kids get everything they need without sending your family to the poor house. This is done by visiting different locations to get good prices on specific pieces of clothing until you have full wardrobes.
Unfortunately, it seems like the cheapest shirt and the cheapest pair of pants is never at the same location. This means a lot of driving around town. While some people without kids might say that you’re going a little too far to save a few dollars, unless you have kids you don’t get that those $3 can be spent on dozens of pens or pounds of paper. If you are going to do this buy and dash concept of buying back to school clothing, it is important not go into it blind. Go to Mapquest or Google Maps and come up with a plan of attack that will make sure that you don’t drive any further then you have to. You don’t want to give that money you’re saving on clothes back on gas.
One more thing to consider when getting back to school clothes: make sure they are good quality. It does no good buying a cheap pair of pants if they are going to simply fall apart after a month. Buy good quality and make sure that your kids like what you’re getting them.
Author Kimberly Green likes to save money on kids clothes.
I was faced with an interesting dilemma the other day. My friend is having her first child and, per tradition, planned a baby shower to mark this blessed event. Because gift giving for a baby shower is fairly mandatory I found myself at a local Target store trying to track down the perfect gift for my friends soon-to-be-born child. I wanted something with personality, something that both the mother and the baby would love. I wanted something useful also, I’m not one of those people who likes to buy gifts that I know will never be used. So as I sat there in the baby section of the store staring at my options I was faced with a decision that I always seem to be faced with in a situation like this: do I go for the childrens clothes and buy a little, or do I go with the baby accessories and buy a lot.
It’s an age old question when it comes to buying gifts: is it better to get someone one large gift or a bunch of smaller ones. As most people know baby clothes are expensive. Sure, it might be a little cheaper at a place like Target, but for a baby shower if you want to get out of there spending less than $30 or $40 you’re not going to be able to buy that much. If you go the accessories route, though, you can get a lot more for $40. What do I mean by accessories? Stuff like stuffed animals, bottles, rattles, wipes, pacifiers, teething rings, etc. You might not automatically think things like bottles and baby wipes make good baby shower gifts, but if you have a kid and realize how quickly you go through those thing you’ll gladly take as many as you can get.
The good thing about buying baby accessories is that you can not only buy more for your money, but they also last longer than baby clothes. Anyone who has had a child knows that kids outgrow clothing in what seems like the snap of a finger. In other words, while baby clothes are great for now, they will be boxed up in the closet in about three months. While kids might outgrow rattles and bottles, you do get a longer time frame, maybe six months or a year or so, before those become obsolete.
So what did I decide on? Well I cheated: I bought one set of baby clothing for a nine month old and then spent about twenty dollars on accessories. That way I was able to make a pretty impressive looking gift bag without breaking the bank or skimping on products.
Author Kimberly Green always make sure that she has the best childrens clothes for her friends’ baby showers.
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