Frugal Friday

Last weekend we took a trip to our favorite thrift store. We like to go every few months or so to stock up on things.

We buy nearly all of our children's clothes second hand. One reason is obviously because it is frugal, lol. With four boys in a row, it just makes financial sense to save money where you can. Then, if a pair of pants gets a hole in a knee, or a shirt ends up with a stain that I can't get out, it isn't such a big deal.

We have a second reason for shopping this way... We have always dressed are boys in things like khakis and button down shirts rather than the typical jeans and tee shirts. You may wonder why in the world we would bother with that, even when we spend the day at home...It's our opinion (and it's just that, an opinion ;)) that dress affects behavior. When they wear jeans and tee shirts, they act like they are wearing rough and tumble play clothes, and when they are wearing nice pants they tend to act a little more accordingly.

For around $200 dollars, this is what we were able to find this trip:


For the boys:


* 2 size 5 sweaters
* 4 size 4 pajamas
* 4 size 5 pajamas
* 5 size 5 sweater vests
* 1 size 4 athletic pants and jacket set
* 2 size 2 sweater vests
* 2 size 2 pajamas
* 3 size 5 pairs of jeans
* 5 size 5 pairs of pants
* 1 pair size 5 shoes
* 2 pairs size 6 shoes
*1 pair size 8 shoes
*1 pair size 12 shoes
* 1 size 4 winter coat

For me :):
*7 skirt
*7 tops
*4 sweaters
*1 dress
* 1 jacket
* and a cute funky scarf, lol

Happy Thrifting!,