Category Archives: Clothing

New! Centsable Style Ebook

By Angela | Published: September 15, 2011
Hooray!  I worked through the learning curve and my new ebook is now available.  I tried something new this time and embedded some how-to video files in it.  This ebook takes the Grocery Shrink method from the first ebook about food and shows you how to use the same principles to shrink your clothing budget, [...]
Also posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Today

By Angela | Published: August 29, 2011
We started our homeschool today and so far I’ve only lost my patience a handful of times, sigh.  A sign that I am still overwhelmed even with 2 kiddoes in school.  On the bright side, I think I will be able to teach those 2 well and the baby and 3 year old are being fairly cooperative.  [...]
Also posted in Baby/Pregnancy | 4 Comments

Quality Vs Quantity

By Angela | Published: March 3, 2011
My husband and I have different opinions about buying clothes, but we both spend about the same amount. He would rather pay a lot for high quality stuff that he really likes and then wear it for the next 15-20 years. I would rather buy something inexpensive that I really like, wear it out in [...]
Also posted in Frugal Living | Comments closed

Part 2: Make a Clothing Menu

By Angela | Published: March 2, 2011
I make a food menu to help me use the food I have on hand, purchase only what is useful, and save time and money.  A clothing menu will do the same thing!  I make a unique menu for each person in the family and include on it the person’s sizes and basic measurements.  I [...]
Also posted in Frugal Living | Comments closed

Saving Money on Clothing Part 1

By Angela | Published: March 1, 2011
The next  5 days are dedicated to the second largest place to save money in the family budget, clothing.  I think about my clothing shopping the same way I do food!  I make a “menu” (wardrobe plan) for each person for each season.  Then shop at the lowest prices avaiable, stocking up for the future when [...]
Also posted in Frugal Living | Comments closed