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Spring is Consignment & Outgrown Sale Season

To save money on children’s clothing, I make sure to shop the large children’s outgrown sales (also known as consignment sales). There I can pick up a fancy Easter dress for $5, boys jeans for $2, and an assortment of other clothing to outfit my three kids. I’ve been shopping at outgrown sales and taking advantage of community swaps for a long time now, ever since my now middle school child was a baby. I have the say that things have certainly changed with outgrown children’s sales since that time. First of all, the prices are much higher. What was … Continue reading →

Supplement Your Home-Based Income by “Swapping Up”

At the beginning of the new year the pastor at my church gave a sermon on simplicity. “Do you really need fifteen pairs of shoes?” He asked the congregation. While I’ve never been much of a shoe collector, I do like to horde craft notions and books. I had a room full of glues, paints, brushes, scissors and other odds and ends I never used. My husband and I decided to start our own “de-cluttering campaign” to kick off the new year. We tackled my craft room, his extensive coat collection and both of our closets that were overflowing with … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save on Bridal Gowns

In the search for the perfect bridal gown, you may get discouraged after looking at some of the incredibly steep price tags. Don’t let high prices get you down, because there are some terrific ways to save money without sacrificing the beauty of your gown. Visit Consignment Shops Consignment shops are not the same as thrift stores or your average second hand store. Quality consignment shops only sell gently used items that are in excellent condition, are reasonably within current style guidelines, and are made from fabrics befitting the current season. They prefer recognized designers and name brands. You might … Continue reading →