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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:
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: 1. See if any one that you know has some shoes that they don't need, and you make yours available also. As kids grow, most parents start to expect that their child will outgrow their shoes faster than they can get a good wear out of them. Ask around to parents that you know. Churches and schools and other places where there are lots of families with kids are sure to be filled with people that have an abundance of outgrown kids shoes! 2. 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. 3. 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!! 4. 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! 5. If you can't wait to buy your shoes, at the very least try to buy them during the BOGO or "buy one, get one" sales. In addition to these great offers, you can also check your local Sunday paper, which often has coupons printed in editorial sections. With a little investigative work, you can buy for cheap and get a good savings! Any frugal fashionista can enjoy and appreciate these low cost deals! DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Alexandra Vrugt, who is a recognized consultant on saving money in all aspects of daily life, has written many articles on how to manage on less during tough times. For a limited period you can get a free copy of her Ebook on Getting Organized - which is the start in saving money - by visiting her Make Ends Meet Online website. |