I've heard it over and over again, "don't spend to much on clothes because they grow out of them so quickly." Well, I can tell you that my girls have not followed that advice. We have a pair of 3 month pants, yes that is right my almost 18 month old girls are still wearing 3 month pants. I really think that they are mislabeled :-)
See, I'm not a crafty mom and even though I have grand thoughts, I will not be making any of their clothes. I am however a thrifty mama. This past fall when I was boxing up some of the girls spring/summer clothes, I could not bring myself to box up their spring/summer dresses. I am so glad that I had the forethought, because they are making the most adorable tops this spring. So my advice to all moms out there, dresses can have a 2nd life in your little one's closet :-)
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First time wearing the dresses, March 2010. |
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Dresses 2nd life, with jeggings (January 2011) |
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1st time wearing dress, April 2010 |
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1st time wearing dress, April 2010 |
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Dresses 2nd life with jeans, March 2011 |
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Dresses 2nd life with jeans, March 2011 | | |
Here's to seeing what other 2nd life combination's we can make!
Those hats are to die for!! So precious!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'll have to try this for my kiddo.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I have done that a few times. Thankfully, I get a lot of clothes from the triplets, so I already get a free load!
ReplyDeleteHaha I do the same thing with Hailey's dresses from last year!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteBoy do I wish I thought of this 6 years ago! Very smart idea Laureen!
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