I am always impressed by how frugal kids become when it’s their money they’re spending. \u00a0Nathan and Ryan received their clothing budget and have started shopping. \u00a0Neither one has spent all their money yet. \u00a0But that’s okay, it’s theirs to use until spring when they get a smaller budget for summer \u00a0clothes.<\/p>\n
Here’s what I love. \u00a0Both boys have been shopping sales and using coupons. \u00a0In fact, they don’t want to spend any money at all unless there’s some sort of deal. \u00a0And lucky for them, in this economy, retail has been offering some pretty good deals.<\/p>\n
Nathan used a $20 off coupon at his favorite clothing store, Pacsun. \u00a0He had to spend at least $40 to get the deal. \u00a0That was a pretty good deal since he chose several t-shirts that came to just over $40. \u00a0And Ryan used a 15% off coupon at Kohl’s. \u00a0So that’s where he bought the bulk of his items.<\/p>\n
But here’s the interesting thing. \u00a0The two boys have done most of their shopping together. \u00a0So I’m not around to make sure things like shoes actually fit. \u00a0Ryan came home with a pair that are one size too big. \u00a0It was the only size left. \u00a0And the basketball shorts he bought will fall to his ankles the moment he slam dunks. \u00a0He insists both are fine.<\/p>\n
Nathan bought a hat similar to one he already owns, I reminded him. \u00a0 “Oh yeah,” he says. \u00a0He’s planning on returning it.<\/p>\n
So I sent them out into the world to learn about staying within budget. \u00a0But they may be learning a few other things as well. \u00a0 As far as I’m considered, I think I got a bargain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I am always impressed by how frugal kids become when it’s their money they’re spending. \u00a0Nathan and Ryan received their clothing budget and have started shopping. \u00a0Neither one has spent all their money yet. \u00a0But that’s okay, it’s theirs to use until spring when they get a smaller budget for summer \u00a0clothes. Here’s what I love. \u00a0Both boys have been shopping sales and using coupons. \u00a0In fact, they don’t want to spend any money at all unless there’s some sort…<\/p>\n