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When to Shop for the Best Deals on Clothing

As parents, one of the things we constantly find ourselves doing is buying clothes for our children. For most of us, it seems like our kids grow out of the clothes we buy them within a few weeks of the initial purchase. This makes it hard to find the best deals on clothing because when our kids outgrow something, like a pair of jeans, we have to get another pair as soon as possible. However, if you are able to plan ahead (just a little) and know when the best time to shop for clothing is, then you will be able to catch some of the best clothing deals!

Shop at the End of the Season. While a lot of parents have heard this tip before, not a lot of them actually put it into practice. It’s a shame because this is one of the best ways to save a ton of money on your kids’ clothing. All you need to do is wait until the end of the season and shop the clearance racks for clothing your kids can wear next year at this time For instance, winter is coming up. Every year I wait until the end of winter (late February/early March) to shop for winter coats for my kids. Last year, I happened to find a nice coat that was originally $60 on sale for $8. It was a 4T instead of a 3T, so now my son will be able to wear that coat this winter Wait Until a Few Days before a Major Holiday. This may sound a little contradictory to the advice just given, but it only applies to holiday outfits that you plan to purchase from a LOCAL retailer. If you want to find the best deal on Christmas dresses for your little…

A Few Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress

As you have most likely already noticed, the holidays are going to be here before we know it. While this time of the year is a lot of fun, it can also become a big headache with everything that goes on. However, the tips below will help you reduce your holiday stress so you can thoroughly enjoy everything the holidays have to offer you and your family.

Decide on the “Must Do’s” – In America, there have been so many holiday traditions started that it’s nearly impossible to do them all. For instance, picking out a Christmas tree, hanging lights on the house, sending holiday cards, buying gifts for everyone in the family (and friends), hosting one or two holiday parties, attending annual parties hosted by friends, baking holiday dinners and/or treats and the list goes on and onThis year, sit down with your family and decide on what activities truly make the holidays special for you. Then, make those activities your priority this holiday season. Learn to say “no” to the other less important things and you will be able to really enjoy the season Get Shopping Done Early – Sure, you can catch some great sales by waiting until the last minute to do your holiday shopping, but is the stress really worth it? If you do not have a high tolerance for stress then get your holiday shopping done before the first week of December. This includes everything from gifts to formalwear for the kids. Get it done early and then sit back and enjoy the season doing other, more important things with your family Stay Away from the Grinch – We all know someone who is a Grinch around the holidays. These are the people who always find something to complain about and bring everyone’s mood…

Should I hire a wedding planner?

As you are aware, it is already the middle of June and right in the middle of wedding season. While some of you are only a few months, weeks or days away from your wedding day, there are many more people who are just beginning to plan their big day. If this is the case for you, then more than likely you’ve got a thousand thoughts running through your mind right now. So, how in the world are you supposed to stay organized and make it through the wedding? While it may seem daunting, there is actually a solution for brides who need help staying organized during the wedding planning. The answer is to hire a qualified wedding coordinator. Many brides feel that wedding coordinators are too expensive and don’t take the time to involve the bride (and her mother) in making important decisions. However, these two issues are not true. When you take the time to interview several local wedding coordinators, you will find that their rates vary greatly and they won’t “blow” your budget. In addition, good wedding planners keep the bride involved in every step of planning the wedding. The only goal of a wedding planner is to make sure every wedding detail is addressed in an organized manner. Wedding planners meet with the bride at various times throughout the engagement to make decisions about the wedding in an orderly fashion. This ensures that everything is covered and nothing gets overlooked. Wedding planners are well worth the money, especially for brides who become easily stressed and worry constantly. These professionals know how to keep brides relaxed by helping them stay focused on one thing at a time…until every minute detail has been addressed. Therefore, if you are just starting the process of planning your wedding and are…