Clothing

Recycle Those Old Sweaters

They take up space in your closets and drawers. Some of them have issues — they pill, they pull, they snag, they shrink. Some are beautiful — and some are not. But we all have them. Sweaters come with the season, and appear on ski slopes, at holiday parties (and there are parties to celebrate […]

Savvy Ways to Reuse Old Pantyhose

If you have a drawer full of pantyhose with runs that you can only wear with slacks or boots, you should know there are lots more ways to recycle pantyhose, stockings and tights and save money in the bargain. All you need is a pair of scissors. Lint mitt: Use the foot part as a mitt, […]

Clothe Your Kids on a Budget

Kids go through clothes like boxes of Cheerios. We say: Don’t spend a lot of money on play wear and school clothes. By the time kids wear them or use them once or twice, who can tell if they’re new or used anyway? You can find some kids’ clothes in excellent condition at thrift stores […]

Create a Minimalist Wardrobe

Is your closet crammed with stuff but you only wear the same three things over and over? Tired of pulling out things that are wrinkled because the space is just stuffed too tight? Consider starting a minimalist wardrobe? Awesome. It may be painful at the start, but we guarantee it will simplify your life and […]

Don’t Sew? Here’s How to Learn

A button came off your favorite shirt. The hem is coming down on a skirt you love. But … maybe your mom never taught you how to sew. It’s becoming a lost art. Yet simple sewing tasks can save you money and are easily teachable, says one of our readers, Angela Lee. She says a […]

Shop for Clothes at Thredup

ThredUp is the posh way to shop for top-quality used clothing online that will definitely fit your budget. You won’t believe the prices for designer brands, clothing with tags still attached, and all kinds of accessories. The site is fun to browse and has price points and categories to narrow down your search. I took […]

Get Fashion at a Discount

Keeping up with all of the latest fashion trends can make your head spin. The struggle is real for consumers trying to save a buck. Luckily, there are stores that allow shoppers the opportunity to stay up to date without having to completely deplete their bank accounts. Make the most of your shopping efforts when […]

Try Several Types Before Buying Cloth Diapers

Cloth diapers have come a long way since your mother or grandmother used them. If you’ve decided to use cloth diapers for financial or environmental reasons, you have seen that there are dozens of types of diapers, materials and fasteners available. If you ask 100 people what the best cloth diaper is, you’ll get about 80 different […]

Cloth Diapers or Disposables? Here’s the Scoop

Cloth diapers aren’t anything like they used to be, and they are actually becoming more trendy as people have started to want to be more thrifty and environmentally aware. Cloth diapers are much less wasteful and less expensive over the long haul (though more expensive up front), and can be healthier to use than disposable […]