Summer Thrifting/Goodwill Shopping for My Kiddos!

#LessonsWeLearnFromOurMoms ❤💚

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to dress my kids, have their hair done, face and lil' bodies shining with Vaseline😄, and backpacks filled with a juicebox, snack, and an activity (coloring book, tablet, etc.- and that's for even the most simple of trips like going to Wal-Mart😂)! #ItsJustHowIGrewUp

As such, I NEVER understand why kids aren't dressed nice/presentable (like, come out the house looking a mess or dirty😒- I get if they've been playing😳)! But quality clothes are so affordable!!! I'm not overly consumed by name brands either- if I want it for my kids, I buy it, but I'm not going to break the bank to do it. I always say, thriftstores/Goodwill's are my favorite boutiques! Good clothes, yet inexpensive (and of course I'm not talking about putting anything in your cart 😣)... you can even get name brands too!

I've been buying LB his summer items here and there (I catch all new items on sale too 😂)... Total cost approx. $50 (10 shirts, 4 pair of shorts, a couple pair of flip flops, summer loafers, and some must-have accessories #BabyFedorasAndSunglassesOfCourse💁... On the other hand, I hit a lick while thrifting #10FullOutfits #Under30Dollars #MixAndMatch #LBsSummerClothes (2T-3T) and some button ups for the fall (3T-4T) #CheckedOffMyList #ThriftStoreAndGoodwillHaul #WashDryIron #GoodAsIfItWasBoughtNew #ThriftyMom #GoodDealsGiveMeARush #AdrenalineJunkie lmbo #LetMeKnowIfYouNeedHelpWithYourKidsCloset 🎽👗👚👖👕 #CauseMineAreAlwaysStyledToTheMax

It's just what I enjoy focusing my energy on... Now my wardrobe is a whole different story 🙅😞lol! But my point is, I believe kids can AND SHOULD look presentable; during summer or the school year #IllShopThereForBack2SchoolShoppingToo! (2 shirts, 2 pair of jeans and an expensive pair of Jordan's to last an elementary kid all school year... Puh-lease!😖😬- better get to thrifting) Ok, I'm done!

(My son already had his tennis shoes, but partnering the old (what's already in the closet) with the newer "old" (finds from thrifting- they might be old to someone, but they are new to you 😙) is a great way to add to a seasonal wardrobe!

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