Budget Shopping for Kids and Teacher Candidates

selection and pricing is The Children’s Place. You can buy carpenter jeans or classic jeans for $11 - $14 a pair. You can buy a polo shirt fashioned with a flat-knit polo collar and a two-button placket for easy, pullover style for $7.50. You can buy cool looking military/cargo pants for $10. The Children’s Place even has a Nike look alike shoe line called the Wind Jogger that has a nylon mesh with piecing of genuine suede and faux leather, adjustable strap fastens with hook-and-loop closures so he can easily dress himself, lined in moisture-wicking polyester terry, foot bed has anti-bacterial treatment to keep his feet fresh, and extra padding for cushy comfort for only $18.50. They also sell lazer slide-ons for $11.

If your boy is picky and wants something a bit more stylish, the cheapest place to go is the GAP. He will no doubt find some stylish clothing there and you will be saving big time. Another good place to go is Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx. These stores carry suits from designers like Polo Ralph Lauren at bargain prices that will shock you. But go early as they sell out quickly.

Although Old Navy is a great place for basics like Cargo pants, the really cool stuff is at the GAP. Bright colored lumberjack jackets and knit caps will keep your little guy looking stylish. Another good place is Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx. Usually both these stores have nice suits from designers like Polo Ralph Lauren for such a bargain that you could also pick them up a little toy to make up for forcing them to go shopping.

Buy Over the Internet

The Internet has revolutionized shopping for children. Gone are the days of having to drag your children to clothing store after clothing store. Check out these two great online stores: Overstock.com (wide selection of clothing for both boys and girls at the lowest prices anywhere. Especially good for coats), Target (the best of both worlds by being cool and cheap).