As a new mom, I am constantly looking for ways to cut costs on everything from diapers to baby food.  A friend recently “clued” me in on an amazing way to save some cash.  She recommended that I use these current seasonal clearances to purchase summer clothes for my baby for next summer from now.   After I wrapped my mind around the fact that my little infant would not be that small forever, I quickly followed her advice.  Now that I think about it, I have used this concept to shop for myself for many years.   I use seasonal clearance to stock on summer and winter basics.  Fortunate for me, my clothing size has stayed pretty consistent from year to year.  In this case, I would just “fast forward” and buy my daughter’s clothing a bit larger…essentially buying “a year up”. The key is to put the clothing in a place where it is easy to find so that a year from now you can reap the rewards.  So, organization is definitely key!

Happy Savings,
Lisa- 21 Smart Ways
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