Clothing

There are several aspects to clothing. How to get it. How to clean it. How to keep it good.



How to get it. First there are some cloths I just won't wear used: swimwear, underwear, socks and everyday shoes. Hubs is a hard to find size so the majority of his clothes are purchased new. For these we shop sales and use gift money.

My kids get one new outfit to start school. New shirt, pants, shoes, underwear. I buy underwear and jeans and put them on lay a away. Then I search yard sales, thrift store for the rest. Every once in a while we score hand me downs. If there are any holes in our wardrobe I fill them with articles gotten on sale.

Laundry is a very serious matter. I use the following products: liquid laundry detergent (Tide in summer, Xtra during the rest of the year) bleach for whites, dry bleach for colors, and fabric softener. Stains are constant battle. Fortunately with so many recycled belonging, if the stain does come out it isn't a complete disaster.

Keep it good. Play cloths are for play and school clothes are for school. I have my kids change when they get home. This does increase laundry, but the good cloths last longer. I follow the same rule.

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