Comments on: Frugal Hacks for Winter Clothes

By: Sheri

Sheri — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:48:51 +0000

When our daughter was smaller (4T and under), we used two-piece cotton pajamas as long underwear. Target sells great sets of two for $20; they are often marked down, and you can get them for 50% or more off if you buy them in the spring. I also picked up Gymboree leggings at thrift stores or in lots on ebay for wear under other pants; one of my friends used these leggings in dark solid colors on her son.

By: LTrice

LTrice — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:42:39 +0000

for building snow men and for snow, the plastic bag over hands idea is golden – then layering with socks – however, for going around town, not possible – i’d feel a bit uncomfy from looks -
in the park or for a walk on a snowy day – it’s fine -
my children would be a little ashamed of that one – but if daddy told them it was a science experiment, they’d be for it at any cost to their little egos – however, tights on boys? ha ha aha
frugality at its best – making the most of what you have — cool idea.
thanks for sharing your ideas with us!

By: Alaskalark

Alaskalark — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:20:26 +0000

We often buy winter clothes on clearance in the spring for the following year. We usually pay only 20% or 30% of what it was only six months before depending on when and where we buy.

By: DeputyHeadmistress

DeputyHeadmistress — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:09:32 +0000

My youngest child is 10, and he wears a size 12, so it’s been a long time since I looked for smaller sizes.
I remember that one thing I did when they were small is put the girls in knee socks made for much older children- the knee socks came up to their thighs (when they were small, just below the diapers).
Tights also help. I do know a woman who puts tights on little boys, underneath their other clothes. She stops this when they are around three of four years old.

By: TopazTook

TopazTook — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:52:00 +0000

Are you actually finding long johns in little kid sizes at your thrift shops, or are you stocking up on them mostly for the bigs? (I’m finding it hard to find long underwear in size 4T, even new.)