Be Creative and Save Money On Kids Shoes
Kids outgrow shoes at an incredibly fast pace. From day to day those little feet are quickly turning into much bigger feet. Regardless of the name brand, most parents know that their child may not get a real "wear" out of the shoes because you just never know when those little toes will stretch out. Even more so in an economy crisis when things are much more expensive. What can a parent do to keep up with the seemingly ever-growing peds of their children? Try these tips for saving. Cost cutting parents will find these extremely helpful during this economy crisis:
Be a frugal fashionista and don't be afraid to ask! Of course you are not the only person that has a bunch of "barely used" kids shoes that your child has outgrown. Parents that you know are experiencing the same thing. Ask the people that you know about those shoes. You may just luck up and get some of those fancy and name brands that you don't want to buy, totally free!
Have a big shoe party! Invite some close family friends over that also have kids or open it up to parents within your community. Set standards for the shoes, such as that they need to be clean, still in good condition, and without holes. Then, let the kids and families come together and swap shoes. This is even better than being able to buy for cheap these same shoes.
Try a consignment or thrift shop. The thrift shop often has shoes as cheap as $1 per pair, regardless of the style or brand name. They can offer these bargains because everything is donated. Consignment shops, because they have to pay for the item, will charge slightly more. But, you will still save considerably over the retail price. Consignment shops often offer the top brands and the most popular styles at 50-90% or more off of the regular retail price. Also, you can make a little money yourself by taking shoes in good condition to sell to the consignment store. This could actually result in you getting the shoes for FREE!!
Go on a post-holiday sale hunt. Off season is the best season for buying items like shoes. Frugal fashionistas know that you buy boots at the end of winter and sandals at the end of fall. You'll have fun as you experience the saving. Cost-conscious parents can keep those little toes safe and secure all year and still get a good price if they watch the sales!
Need the shoes now? Buy them...but only at stores that have fabulous sales going on. Try to look for deals and coupons in the Sunday local paper and always try to get a "buy one, get one" deal. When they are available, use the "get one" to buy the next size shoe for your kids. You know that their feet will keep growing, so you might as well do your best to be prepared...especially in this economy crisis.
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