Showing posts with label Going Green. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Going Green. Show all posts

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Thrift Store Shopping: How to get free clothes

Most Thrift Stores have days where they run specials.

My local Thrift Store has $5 days. They give you a bag and you can fill it with as many articles of clothing as you can fit. The bag is just $5.

Your Thrift Store might have something similar.
Or perhaps they have a day when certain tags are only $0.99?

When I shop on these days I love to look for items for Halloween costumes and dress ups.
The kids love knowing they can give whatever they want.

Several years ago I let my girls try out gymnastics and ballet.
I was shocked to see the prices of leotards and tutus. As they were only attending on a trial basis, I didn't want to invest that kind of money on their uniforms. I turned to Ebay and found lower prices-- but still surprisingly high prices. So I ended up getting them at the Thrift Store.
When the girls outgrew the leotards I remembered the prices they were going for on Ebay.

I listed them on Ebay and doubled my money.

So........

Now whenever I go to $5 Bag day at the Thrift Store I look for leotards.
And I list them on Ebay.

Last month I bought all 3 of my children clothes,  plus some dress up clothes for $5.
I also put 3 leotards in the bag.

Those auctions just ended and I made $16.49

Which means all those clothes were FREE plus a profit of $11.49!!!!

So next time you are shopping at the Thrift Store keep an eye out for clean, tear free Leos to help offset your costs.
Other things that resell well?
Self Help books, popular hardbacks, designer shoes, baby clothes.
I am sure you can do some research and find other things that resell well too.

Good Luck!

And here's a song for you:



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Reusable Pouch Coupon.



This coupon gets you $5 off a purchase of $15 or more at Squooshi! Squooshi refillable food pouches make wholesome eating fun for kids of all ages - plus, they're convenient and cost-effective for mom. Fill them up with baby food, yogurt, oatmeal, and whatever else is squeezable! These pouches are freezable, puncture-resistant, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, lead-free, phthalate-free, PVC-free, have a no-choke cap, and they reduce waste going into landfills. With Squooshi, you can feel good about benefitting your child's health, your wallet, and the planet.

Get your coupon HERE

Even though my youngest is only 4, I actually missed this entire innovention! It was just after he graduated from baby food that I saw these pouches in everyone's baby's mouths. It's a great idea. Baby self feeds. No mess. No battle with the spoon. And they are filled with wholesome goodness. I like the idea of being able to make your own and controlling the ingredients that go into these pouches. And, of course, the reduced waste to landfills.
My son always had a difficult time with the appearance of food as well. I wonder if babies are more likely to try new foods if they can't see them? Eating food hidden in the pouch does require a bit of faith on the consumer's part does it not?

Squooshi Website

Thursday, June 21, 2012

20 Teeny Tiny Changes you can make for better health

My friend Jeanette posted this on facebook.
I really liked how each step is small and easy and realistic.

Enjoy this article by SuperHealthyKids

Teeny Tiny Healthy Changes Your Kids Won't Even Notice