Our latest poll asked where you find better deals. The results were split right down the middle.
Shopping in stores can lead to deeply discounted finds. As sale items are depleted, merchandise is sent to smaller racks at the back of the store. In turn, the price drops even more. This is when hunting for the hidden treasure becomes fun. It’s also helpful to be able to see and feel the merchandise in person for any flaws or imperfections.
LoobaLee Tips for Saving in Stores: Use coupons!
- Some retailers give coupons with purchase such as Gymbucks, Kids Kash and Crazy Cash. All are to be used on future purchases.
- Look to magazines for deals. The current issue of Parents Magazine & Disney Family Fun are said to have 20% off coupons from Gymboree.
- Shop catalogs for extra savings. Our last J. Crew catalog had a 20% off coupon.
- Check out the stores website for deals. p.s. from aeropostale (ps4u.com) currently has $10 off an in store purchase.
Hunting for deals online is a little different. You typically won’t find small quantities on sale but sometimes you need to act quickly so the item you must have doesn’t sell out. The plus in shopping online is that merchandise isn’t handled by customers like sale items are in stores. Packages typically arrive nicely packaged a bonus for those who are shopping for gifts on a budget. The savings really adds up is when you are able to use online coupons and free or discounted shipping on top of marked down prices. 
LoobaLee Tips for Saving Online: Do your research!
- Share your email with your favorite store. We have received free shipping offers consistently from Lands End and occasional gift with purchase offers from Garnet Hill and Boden.
- Follow retailers on Facebook and Twitter for insider discounts. 77 Kids has started a fan Friday deals exclusive to their Facebook fans. Hartstrings has sent out discounts good for only a few hours for their peeps on Twitter.
- Search for deals online. Sites like retailmenot.com and couponcabin.com keep up to date with current offers from thousands of retailers.
- Check our Daily Jubilee blog twice a week for current discounts, coupons and free shipping codes on your favorite children’s stores.
- Shop LoobaLee for one of a kind kids clothing at fantastic prices!
Which ever way you decide to shop for deals (we recommend both), we hope it helps make a little extra room in your family budget while allowing your kids to look great.
Happy hunting!
Your turn: Do you have tips for saving money on kids clothes? Online or Off? Comment and share below!
This is a GREAT post, as usual! I think shipping is often a deal breaker, as it might constitute a third of an order, especially when you shop clearance. Online shopping has its advantages (good selection) and disadvantages (popular sizes, like T sizes do not reach any sales at all). So if you like something online, you might decide to wait for a sale but at your own risk. Try to combine off and online tactics. Find something you like in the store but they don’t have it in the right size, ask the sales person to order it for you online. In this case they waive shipping charges and you can add other items to your order:)