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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Save Money on Kids Clothes by Shopping Online

By Katie Wilber

While shopping for clothes for your children, you've likely resigned yourself to the inevitable. There's a good chance that by this time next year they either won't fit into the clothes, or they will have ripped, stained or otherwise destroyed 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, start making a habit of picking up the local Sunday paper. Check out the major retailer's ads and then head to their websites. The same in-store sale prices usually are also available online. You'll also learn very quickly that stores usually have special clearance priced items on their website. Typically these are things that are not even available in the store.

Coupon codes are a very valuable tool when trying to get bargains online. From free shipping to $50 or more off of purchases, coupon codes are a must have. To find coupon codes, first check any catalogs that retailers send you. Next, do a search on Google or Yahoo with the term "coupon codes." Chances are you'll be able to begin your shopping armed with some hefty discounts.

A coupon code is very simple to use. Browse through the website and shop for the merchandise you need. When you proceed to the checkout there will be a section for you to enter the coupon codes. If you have a couple of codes for the same store, sometimes they'll allow you to enter all of them, which will save you a ton of money.

It also isn't a bad idea to sign up for email newsletters from any store you're fond of. Many times the newsletters they email will include coupons and/or coupon codes for discounts while shopping online.

Shopping on eBay is also another great way to save on children's clothing. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that eBay means "used." There are plenty of brand new items available on the website. A general search on eBay is not the best way to go. If your kids need something specific, it's a good idea to check it out. You may very well end up picking up clothing for your children at less than half the normal price.

If you're willing to take the time to learn how to find the discounts available on the web, you'll be amazed at how much money you can save on your children's clothing.

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