• The dress-up trunk

    Posted on November 12th, 2008 Saver Queen 2 comments

    I recently had a comment from one of my visitors in response to “More Shopping Tips.”  Many of my readers agree that shopping at thrift stores is a great idea.  Here is what Cara had to say:

    “I go to the sally ann in two different towns! I am always looking for clothes in the next size up for my daughter! And now I have thought of a great idea to start a dress-up trunk! Today the Sally Ann had a bunch of costume stuff and I got some tu-tus for her to dress up! They are adorable and a great chance for her to be creative!”

    I love this idea – a dress-up trunk!  Hours and hours of fun for not a lot of money.  I recall having a dress-up trunk that consisted of my Mom’s old clothes, and my sister and I love it and used it for years. It was a great opportunity for us to use our imaginations. Now is a perfect time to go – just after Halloween – to find cast-off costumes.  The tu-tus are perfect!  

    You could always save some for Christmas or birthday presents, too!

    Happy hunting… and please come back to share any great finds!

    Crafts / DIY, Kids, Misc. Money Saving Tips
     

    2 responses to “The dress-up trunk”

    1. Brenda November 12th, 2008 at 09:45

      I have two daughters, 7 and 4, and they LOVE to dress up! I went to a thrift store last year, and for $5 filled up a bag with clothes – all stuff they could use for dress up. Some of the clothes are shiny polyester shirts that they put on to look like Hannah Montana – and then they put on concerts. They like to make tickets and “sell them” at the door to us. Very creative! Even various material pieces can be used for capes, or wrap skirts. You soon realize that the value in this type of play is using their imaginations and then, the sky is the limit.

    2. sharon rose November 12th, 2008 at 12:48

      Hi there-a fabulous idea for the little ones!!

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