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July 2nd, 2009 by Jennifer Hess

If you’ve got kids, you know expensive shopping for them is. It’s a truth we can’t escape, and one we must deal with, regularly. If you are hoping to save a little cash on kids clothing, there are some easy ways to get the most out of your clothing budget. Start out by creating online accounts at all of your favorite department stores.

When you create accounts with stores, they will ask you to opt in for secret sales and special discounts. Check the box and you’re on your way to extra savings. Special discounts are available usually to online customers only, so make sure you get in on the savings!

Retailers are known for fancy campaigns and gimmicks. One way they love to draw customers in is with short sales, usually on the weekends. You will get a last minute notice letting you know about a one hour or one day only sale. What’s the best advice on what to do? Go for it. You’ll save extra over their already marked down specials and typically get coupons at home or via email to save more.

Shopping in the clearance section of any store will always land you incredible deals. You can find the latest styles and colors for pennies on the dollar of what you’d usually spend. One great way to extend the benefits of shopping the clearance section even further is to buy ahead of time. Items can be picked up for next to nothing in the next size or two up.

No need to worry about things going out of fashion before the kids can grow into them; today’s styles seem to stick around. You can also buy non trendy items like t-shirts and shorts in the next few sizes above your child’s current size. There’s no need to worry about these items going out of style, they’ve been cool for decades.

Another great way to save on kids clothes is to pick up the staples of their wardrobes at discounted department stores. No one can tell the difference in a tank top that has no writing or particular style compared to others. Another way to save on these items is to shop online at your favorite overstock clothing site. You can get incredible deals and save even more on bulk purchases.

Think ahead by buying the majority of your children’s clothing items when prices are lowest. If you go shopping once the holiday craze is over with, you’ll save big. When you can, buy clothing at the end of the season, whatever season it is. If you live in an extreme climate area, pick up staple items for the next year’s wardrobe.

If your kids are really big into fashion but it’s putting a strain on your wallet, you can probably pick up some awesome deals at your local vintage or resale shop. The way kids go through clothing sizes, they typically don’t get the chance to wear clothes out before they are on to a bigger size. This is the perfect opportunity for you to find the hottest styles for less and you don’t even have to tell your kids! Many resale shops offer in store credit for gently used items that you bring in, so try to get more for your dollar this way, too!