Comments on: Spending Priorities

By: tlalbaugh

tlalbaugh — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:44:10 +0000

Nope, it’s the same with a girl. I like nice stuff, but I simply refuse to spend a lot of money on clothes for a toddler. Kira is very cutely dressed in thrift store finds, hand-me downs, Target/Old Navy clearance items, and even the occasional basic piece from Walmart (our shopping is limited here in New Hampshire, but they do have good cheap toddler sweat pants). I will admit to buying a couple of things at the Hanna Andersson outlet–but only on the 75% rack, tee hee. Kira’s usually barefoot, but my favorite places for toddler shoes (I’m picky about those, of course : ) are Marshalls and eBay.

By: blg

blg — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:38:36 +0000

Good on you!
I *never* understood paying $35 for a jersey that a kid will outgrow in a few months. “Good enough” and hand me downs are fine.
I am sure you have thought about what Simon is learning — you clearly don’t want him thinking name brand clothing makes you better.
And, of course, hand me down clothing is only another name for “reuse” as in “reduce, reuse, recycle”.

By: bethnbobinnc

bethnbobinnc — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:58:39 +0000

I was amused to read your post, as I was always the Target mom with Drew and now poor Evan is the king of the hand-me-downs! What exactly does this say about me? I will say that buying more “high-end” for jackets and the like has been a good pay off with two to consider. Have fun decorating. We never did that either…. :)