"Another One Of Those Mommy Sites" (Here and Now Advice)

My husband mentioned to me last night during our dinner and as I was explaining the reasons for my new blog, that he believed it sounded like "another one of those mommy sites."  I suppose that he is right and this blog may just be another one of those sites but I feel led to continue and I will not be simply putting up posts about how we keep our expenses as low as we can as a family of six; but I will also share about our experiences, thoughts and advice in regards to a larger family living in today's society and economy as well as how sometimes our philosophies may go against the norm, which is alright!

Now I will clarify one point, which is that I am by no means a "couponer."  I actually suck at it.  Scot and I both really suck at it.  It is not our thing.  I have tried two to three times, and I have failed miserably every time.  Therefore, this blog is at least not one of those couponing sites. I will, however, share with you various things that work for us and that help our budget as well as some tips about what works for us living as a large family in general and perhaps the ups and downs.

So for today, I will begin with one of my tricks of the trade that I do this time of year.  One trick that I do this time of the year to help lower the costs on clothing expenses for the kiddos, especially during the school shopping season, is to to think now and buy future needs now.  What I like to do this time of year is I go ahead and purchase new swimsuits for my children while everyone is shopping for and thinking about school and school supplies as well as clothes for the cooler weather ahead.  Right now is a great time to hit the clearance racks for next summer; especially, for swimwear.  This year and last year as I, like everyone else, was shopping and thinking about school, I shopped the clearance racks specifically for swimwear!  I found swimsuits for 70% off, which was a great deal! 

When shopping, always hit the clearance racks because you will never know what you may find.  I also found a grey cardigan sweater for my eldest daughter for only a few bucks, which was off the clearance rack, and is for the following school year because it was of a larger size.  Always, think about how the here and now may benefit the future and future expenses.  I will be sharing other tricks of the trade with in the next couple of days.  Keep a look out if you are interested!