Tag Archives: baby clothes

Goodwill Hunting and Target

If you are a regular reader of the Frugal Living blog, you’ll know that I am a fan of getting things for less by shopping at thrift stores. Going to Goodwill or other stores is always an adventure. My kids look forward to it, too. In fact, we were coming back from Lowe’s home improvement store when our eldest son asked if we could stop by the Goodwill. he knows that they usually have some interesting toys and games, and that he and his siblings can usually get more for their money there. Yesterday was the jackpot of toy selection, … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes 2

All of those little baby clothes can be a job in itself, and yet there isn’t a lot of advice out there about taking care of them. I had to learn on my own what worked best for doing laundry, organizing the clothes and keeping them nice enough to hand down or sell. By the time baby number three came along, I had everything down pat. I’d like to share all of the experience with you, so you can have an easier time of it. If you missed the first post in this series, just click here. Last time I … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes

Did your little one get a lot of cute outfits for Christmas? I bet your are anxious to see how they look on him or her. I’ve had many years of experience with baby clothes, and I would like to share some of my favorite tips about taking care of them, from laundry to reselling them. Keep reading to learn more. When you first get new baby clothes, the first thing to do is to inspect them. Make sure that they are items that you wish your baby to wear. Drawstrings and decorations that could pull off may pose safety … Continue reading →

Selling Your Stuff on Ebay

One thing that many thrifty people do is to sell their used items on Ebay. Not only do these people generally recoup the cost of their items and thereby reduce their budget, but they also can make a profit. This is a nice way to get paid to have your kids wear nice clothes, for example. Some people make selling on Ebay a full time job, scouting out suppliers and then selling the goods. While I’ll leave the heavy business selling strategies to the Home Biz blog, I do have a few tips for those of us who can use … Continue reading →

Dress Your Baby Like a Rock Star

He’s got more tattoos than most people have teeth and he likes his music loud and louder. So when his girlfriend Nicole Richie gives birth to their child next month don’t expect Joel Madden to be taking the infant home dressed in a traditional onesie. The Good Charlotte rocker and his twin brother bandmate Benji just launched a new line of baby clothes, which they are selling under their DCMA Collective brand in anticipation of the newest Madden’s arrival. Richie’s baby daddy says he was inspired to create the collection because, “I think it would be really awesome for me … Continue reading →

Celebrity Baby Fashion

In a previous blog I told you about the tacky move made by NFL star quarterback Tom Brady’s current Brazilian model girlfriend. Gisele Bundchen sent Brady’s new son a $1000 gift basket featuring a onesie with the word “Supermodel” printed on the front. Catty–especially considering the current relationship between Bundchen, Brady, and Brady’s ex-girlfriend (and his baby’s mama) Bridget Moynahan. Anyway, back to the gift basket. The goodies were reportedly sent on the same day the famous football player mailed off his own gift basket to Moynahan filled with $2000 worth of baby items. So what exactly does one include … Continue reading →

Getting Baby Clothes for Free

Free is always a good thing, right? This is especially true when it comes to baby clothing. It is amazing how such as small person can cost so much money to clothe. From cure little matching outfits complete with hat and booties, to the basics, such as onsies and socks, the clothing cost can really add up. However, there are some ways to get your baby clothing completely for free with just a little effort. One of the most common sense ways of getting free baby clothes is to just ask. Ask friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Chances are they, or … Continue reading →

Ask a Baby Blogger: Baby Shower Gift

Picking out a gift for a baby shower can be tough when there are so many options out there. You can go for the traditional gifts including receiving blankets and baby supplies or you can check where they registered for some ideas. Not all mothers-to-be sign up for a baby registry when they are expecting a second or third child. You can ask what they need or you can shop for something unique. One reader is looking for a baby shower gift and her letter is below. Baby Shower Gifts Hi Heather, I am thinking about buying this baby gift … Continue reading →

Hip Baby Clothes- A Reflection Of Parents Own Fashion Style

Newsflash: Ducks and bunnies are out. Skull and crossbones are in. At least to some hipster parents who have decided to dress their babies in clothes that reflect their own tastes. Everything from images of Che Guevara and gambling images to AC/DC onsies is available for tiny tots. Apparently it’s big business too as retailers across the country, boutiques and online stores cater to these mostly affluent, urban parents. One parent said that since babies have no idea what they are being dressed in why shouldn’t parents, “amuse ourselves?” Sale of infant clothing topped $17 billion dollars in 2005 and … Continue reading →

Building a Baby Clothes Quilt

Have you ever made a baby clothes quilt? I’ve got one in progress that I’ve been working on for several years. It started with my daughter’s baby clothes. I kept out several of the better items that I remember her wearing with love and cut out a 6”x 6” squares from each of them. Over the years, I have taken out 6” x 6” squares from all kinds of her clothes that she’s worn. I have about 30 separate squares at the moment. Those 30 squares are sewn into 5 nine-patch blocks. While those 5 blocks are hardly enough to … Continue reading →