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Is High Fashion Hurting Kids?

Strappy sandals, rhinestone-studded belts, and racerback dresses look great on the catwalk, but wearing them to school could lead to developmental problems, according to a new study. Fashion-conscious moms, who want their kids to look like they just stepped out of a children’s clothing catalog, could be setting up their offspring for failure in class. According to a recent study, wearing inappropriate outfits has the potential to disrupt the entire class and could seriously compromise a child’s development. What’s more, researchers note that the children, who are most likely to be scarred by wearing fashionable duds to class, are not … Continue reading →

How to Get First Pick at Outgrown Sales

This weekend, there are two very big outgrown sales near my home. These are the type of sales that frugal people like myself wait for all year long. I can get some really nice children’s clothing and toys for less than the cost of new. One thing, though that will be different this year, is that there will be a lot more competition for the bargains. Usually these type of sales do well, but they still need to advertise to get a good turn out. This year, however, the organizers have been saying that they are worried about the rush … Continue reading →

How to Store Hand-Me-Downs

Is it worth it to take, keep and store all of those hand-me-downs for the kids? With kids clothing prices going up every year, it is definitely worth it to hold on to some things. But how do you store the clothes without them taking over valuable living space? Here is what I do. In our new home, I am fortunate enough to have attic space, which really helps a lot. But previously, I got by without it, storing things in closets, under beds, in the basement or garage, and anywhere in the house that was appropriate and didn’t get … Continue reading →

A Craft Project that can Save Kids’ Clothes?

While parents tend to worry that craft projects may ruin their kids’ clothing, here is one idea that will help you save items of clothing that may have become stained. This idea will help children and parents alike feel better if a piece of clothing, especially a new one, acquires an impossible to remove stain. Now, instead of sending that shirt, skirt, pair of shorts or pants to the ragbag, you and your child can save these items for continued use. Even if these item do not still qualify as “Sunday best” they can certainly still be used for play … Continue reading →

Make a Room Cleaning Kit

If we can find ways to make cleaning rooms more fun, we will likely get better results. Since most children would rather play (and make a mess) instead of cleaning up a mess, parents have to get creative. You and your child can put together a room cleaning kit that will make the chore a little more fun and a lot less stressful. Start by picking up a plastic caddy with a handle, the type that is generally used for cleaning supplies or tools. As you and your child decorate the caddy with stickers or paints (or anything you like), … Continue reading →

Where Can I Buy Modest Clothing?

As pants get lower and shirts get higher I shudder to think what clothes will be like when my own daughters are teenagers. As a mother I want my girls to dress modestly. I like John Bytheway’s analogy. He said a person is their face not their body. So we shouldn’t dress to call attention away from our faces to our bodies. We want people to look at who we are and that is found in our face and reflected in our eyes. Dressing modestly ensures that people keep their focus on your face, on you. As my husband and … Continue reading →