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!

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And get some free clothes for your kids.

I just ordered a bag from them and filled it up through out the week.
I am going to mail it on Monday. I will let you know how it goes.
It is certainly a lot easier than Ebay since I don't have to list anything.
And it's a great way to recycle.

ThredUp Deal on MamaPedia

It looks like this is only for NEW costumers-- which really chaps my hide.

But if you haven't check out ThredUp, you might want to take advantage of this offer.

$15 for a $30 voucher plus $6.95 for shipping.

ThredUp is an online Thrift Store. Buy gently used kids clothes at a fraction of the price.

I got a dress and t-shirt for my daughter through another promotion a few months ago.
They arrived clean and in great condition and the prices can be really great.
Search around for your kids' size and styles and see if they have something worth getting.

I can get really nice dresses for my daughter for around $6.00.

MamaPedia Deal for ThredUp


This cutie is size 12 and only $5.49.
If I was allowed to purchase this voucher I would buy this dress for my daughter.

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Sign up through THIS LINK and you will get a $10 credit into your account.
In addition use code AUGUST20 and get an additional 20% off.

Shipping is $6.95 and your credit can be used towards shipping so you can score a completely FREE clothing item for your kids.

ThredUp.com is a great site for gently used clothes for kids.

Recycling clothes is a great way to reduse your footprint.

Sign up and Shop at Thred Up

I got a dress for my daughter-- COMPLETELY FREE-- I didn't even need to put in my credit card number.
The link is my personal referral link. It's a win win.

If you sign up, feel free to leave your personal link in the comments and we can share the love.

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Today on Tippr you can buy a $45 voucher for only $20. Good towards shoes at Mint Design Eco Friendly Shoes.

It looks like they mostly carry men's shoes. So maybe it's a good idea for Father's Day????

Shipping is NOT included and is $9. However-- if you find shoes for $36, then the $9 for shipping can be used from your voucher.

These shoes and their packaging are made from 100% recyclable materials.



Please read the details of the deal before purchasing.

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Mother's Day Idea: Repurpose a Glass Jar.

Homemade gifts can be really special and meaningful to both the creator and the recipient.
Mason jars, left over pasta sauce jars, baby food jars, all are excellent blank canvases for gift giving.
The internet is full of ideas. I've just posted links to a few here.

I know for me personally, I like a gift that has both meaning and function. So a craft that performs a duty is ideal. Do you have a glass jar craft you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments section below!


Mini Terrariums

Crafting a Green World has a List of 10 Crafts for Jars. My favorite?
The terrariums. See the See the List HERE

Entirely Smitten has a list of Glass Jar Crafts, like filling it with love notes or favorite memories/ milestones.
See her list HERE
My favorite? The little sprigs poking out of the ribbon.  

Saved By Love Creations has an amazing list of 50 Mason Jar Crafts
A few of her ideas:
Sewiing Kits

Decoupage Votives


Twine or yarn wrapped vases

Silhouette Mason Jars