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Shopping for kids can be an extremely costly affair. Children quickly outgrow clothes or tend to damage them while playing. With the entire world focusing on managing waste, there has been a growth in the buying and resale of used kid’s clothes and toys that greatly benefits parents who are on a budget but still want to give their kid’s an exciting and complete wardrobe.  Here are 12 ways through which you can save money while shopping for children’s clothes today.  Shop the Sales: Many stores have regular sales. You can do some research to find out when the sales are on and get great deals.  Accept Hand me Downs: With children outgrowing clothes faster than we can keep up, most hand me down items are surprisingly in great condition. Always donate kid’s clothes online or give them to a friend or family member who can use it. It can go a long way in helping struggling parents.  Thrift Stores Are Your Friend: With large communities actively selling used kid’s clothes...

Parents always pamper their kids! Even if they don’t admit it. Sometimes, they tend to go overboard buying all the latest children’s toys and clothes of the season, only to have them pile-up because they don’t fit anymore. Remember, young children grow extremely quickly and barely end up wearing their new clothes before they outgrow them.  In most cases, you will end up with brand new or barely-worn pieces that clutter your home. Throwing away barely used children's toys and outgrown clothes just doesn’t make any sense. It is extremely wasteful and is absolutely unnecessary. So what is the most viable option? Consider a thriving marketplace where you can reduce wastage, recycle your clutter and recoup your costs from the convenience of your home!  Having an overflowing closet of used children's clothes and toys that are in great condition can help you recover some of your costs while giving other parents a wide variety of options to choose from on the used market. Selling yo...

We all know how quickly young children grow out of their clothes. Before you know it, the brand new winter coat you bought a few months ago barely fits! Most parents look to donate used children’s clothes and toys to reduce the clutter at home. However, the clothes being donated can sometimes be too worn out or inappropriate for reuse and often get discarded. It is important to be mindful when donating preloved children’s clothes and toys and select options that can still serve a purpose. Here are 8 tips for donating children’s clothes and toys.  Be Mindful of What You Donate: As a rule, if you wouldn’t use it because of the condition it’s in, don’t donate it. Making a donation is not just about clearing out the excess from your home but to provide for those that are less fortunate.   Fix or Repair Before Donation: If you have old coats of jumpers that have a few buttons missing or a small tear, then make the simple repairs before you donate.  Check Quality: Thoroughly ...