Back to School Shopping Done Consciously

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Back to school means the end of long summer nights, lack of a schedule & quality time with the kiddos in our lives. It also means a day of back-to-school shopping and getting First Day Outfits ready.

It is instilled in us at a young age, to make a strong first impression, which we reflect in our clothes. This is a perfect time to build new shopping habits, more conscious ones. 

If you are new to thrifting, I highly recommend it for kid's clothing. Three years ago I laid out the pros to my sister when she was searching for an alternative to heading to the mall, and she has never looked back!

PROS: Thrifting for Kid's Clothing

Testimonial: Why My Sister Loves Thrifting Kids Clothing

"It started out as a purely financial reason. I felt guilty taking the kids back to school shopping, having a budget and only getting one outfit. When thrifting we got a lot more and stayed on budget. But it has evolved into something we do because it sparks conversations with my kids that I think we need to have. We talk about how there is nothing wrong with buying new but there is also nothing wrong with buying used. My kids now have the expectation to donate toys before Christmas and my children look forward to knowing that toys they no longer play with will go to new families. As they outgrow toys or clothing, instead of saying get rid of it, they now say 'We can donate this!' Another good side effect: because they know clothing & toys will be donated eventually, they are taking care of their items better."