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Step 1
Begin saving on summer clothes a year in advance. Hit the end of season sales, and you'll find prices slashed as much as 75%. Just remember, when buying kids clothes go up a size (or two sizes if you have babies, who tend to grow very quickly).
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Step 2
Peruse the lots of summer clothes for sale on eBay. You can pick up large lots of seasonal items in one size for pennies on the dollar. Think of it as one stop shopping.
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Step 3
Bargain hunt at garage sales. Garage sales start popping up in late spring, the perfect time to look for summer clothes. Keep in mind you may have to hunt for the right sizes.
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Step 4
Scour second-hand shops and consignment shops for summer clothes. They offer the same low prices as garage sales, but the clothes are usually better organized.
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Step 5
Organize a children's clothing swap with friends, family and neighbors. Everyone brings their children's outgrown clothes and swaps for new sizes. This works well for all seasons, not just summer.
