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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Save Money on Kids Clothes by Shopping Online

By Katie Wilber

Every parent knows that children's clothing is expensive, especially when you take into account that the kids either destroy their clothes or grow out of them.

It's hard to drop a load of cash on clothing that will be virtually unusable inside of a year. If your kids are babies or toddlers, chances are the clothes won't even be used for six months. It's important to shop around for the best possible deals available. Luckily, the internet has become a great place to find the steepest discounts.

There are many perks to shopping from the comfort of your home computer. You don't need to rally the troops for a ride to the store. With that, there's no need to worry about keeping an eye on them while shopping for the right clothing and the right price. If the kids get out of control, you're the only one who will know. On top of that, you don't have to deal with traffic, long lines, or rude shoppers. The best part about shopping online is that's where you'll find the best deals around.

If you don't do so already, every week pick up your local Sunday paper. Check out all the major retailer's ads and then head to their websites. Generally speaking, the same sale prices will be available online. Even better, you will usually find additional clearance prices on their websites, sometimes on items that aren't even available in the store.

Don't underestimate the power of coupon codes. Coupon codes can be used for something as simple as free shipping, or something as major as $50 or more off purchases. Sometimes retailers will include coupon codes in the catalogs they send you. A search on Google or Yahoo for the term "coupon codes" will help you find others.

Once you have a coupon code, it's very simple to use. When you're finished shopping and proceed to the checkout on a website, there should be a section where you can enter the coupon code. Some websites allow you to enter more than one for even bigger savings.

It's also a good idea to sign up for email newsletters from any retailer you like to shop at. The newsletters usually include coupons and/or coupon codes for discounts when shopping online.

Don't forget about eBay. Before you start thinking about how you don't want to put your kids in used clothing, remember that there are many brand new items up for grabs on eBay. Obviously eBay won't be helpful using a general search, but if your kids are in need of something specific, it won't hurt to check the site out. You could end up picking up clothing for your kids for less than half the original price.

Shopping for clothing for your kids does not have to break the bank. You can save a significant amount of money if you're willing to navigate the web for discounts.

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