Canadians are eyeing their budgets, and with winter on the way, some are stressed about making sure the whole family is ready for the cold temperatures and the snow.
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Luckily, there are plenty of ways Canadians can save on clothing, including winter coats, snow pants, scarves, hats, boots, sweaters, and more. With a few tricks and a bit of searching, you should have no trouble making sure your whole family is ready for tobogganing, ice skating, and trudging through the snow to get to school.
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#1 Online Second Hand Shopping
Shopping second hand is the best way to save on clothes, and doing it online will save you so much time compared to going to the thrift shop. You can find everything online, including major brands, all at discount prices.
Shopping for online second hand clothing in Canada is a convenient way to find exactly what you’re looking for while you save. Instead of rummaging through the racks, you can search by brand name or keyword and narrow your target. It’ll save time and cash, and help you get exactly what you want.
#2 Swap Meets
One of the big problems with kids’ clothing is that they simply outgrow it so quickly. Perfectly good clothes no longer fit from one year to the next. One great way to save on clothes is to hold a clothing swap with other parents. What’s no longer useful for you may be the perfect fit and find for someone else, and it can go both ways.
A clothing swap is the perfect way to get new clothes for the kids for free. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe yourself, they’re a growing trend for adults, too.
#3 Christmas Gifts
The holidays are an expensive time of year, but you can combine additions to your kids’ winter wardrobe with your Christmas gifts. It’s a great move to bundle some essentials into your Christmas shopping and perfect for any clothing items that don’t need to be replaced immediately.
Sure, a new sweater may not get the kids super excited, but gift cards for older kids and practical essentials for your partner will always be well-received.
#4 Compare Prices Online
A great way to save money on winter clothes is to compare prices online before you go anywhere. Going to the store first, especially with kids in tow, is a recipe for spending more than you planned. Kids can get impatient and bored, and you’re ready to just buy the thing and get out of there.
Before you go anywhere, spend a few hours online visiting the stores you’re likely to visit. Bookmark and pin products you like. You can even have the kids check out their options and vet things before you go anywhere if they’re old enough. Including older kids in the process will help them learn how to plan their own shopping expeditions and avoid expensive impulse buys.
You can also sign up for newsletters and notifications when there are sales while you’re at it. Make sure you’re always getting the best bargains.
Parenting can be expensive, but you can make sure your family is ready for the winter on a budget.
