Shopping – LifeSavvy

5 Things to Check Before You Buy Secondhand Clothing

If you’re trying to live a greener lifestyle, save money, or dress uniquely, you might want to buy your clothes secondhand. However, not all used clothes are actually usable. Before you purchase someone’s closet castoffs, there are a few things you should check.

Yvonne Glasgow 2 days

What Is a Capsule Wardrobe (and How Do I Create One)?

Elyse Hauser 13 days

Return Amazon Purchases to Kohl’s: They Pack It, You Get a Coupon

Jason Fitzpatrick 19 days

Return Amazon Gifts Guilt Free; The Gift Giver Will Never Know

Jill Chafin 22 days

7 Things to Buy on Clearance After Christmas

Christmas clearance sales offer a chance to stock up on decorations and wrapping paper for next year, but that’s not all. You might be surprised at some of the stuff you’ll find at reduced prices or on clearance after the holidays.

Yvonne Glasgow 26 days

Want to Smell a Candle’s True Scent? Try This Trick

Jason Fitzpatrick 28 days

7 Things to Know Before You Go Winter Coat Shopping

Elyse Hauser 2 months

Is It Worth Braving Black Friday? Probably Not, Here’s Why

Jill Chafin 2 months

Navigating the Clearance Section: It’s Not a Deal If You Don’t Need It

Yvonne Glasgow 2 months

5 Things to Buy New Parents Besides Baby Clothes

Babies grow so fast, they usually don’t get the chance to wear all the adorable little outfits their parents get at the baby shower. Here are five gifts you can give new parents that will last a bit longer.

Jill Chafin 2 months

Put Purchases on a Time Delay to Ice Your Impulse Buys

Yvonne Glasgow 3 months

Never Run Out of Household Essentials by Restocking Like a Business

Jason Fitzpatrick 5 months

Does Thread Count Really Matter for Your Sheets?

Yvonne Glasgow 5 months

How to Check a Used Car’s History Before You Buy It

Before you buy a used car, it’s always a good idea to check the vehicle’s history and get the full story. Here’s how to make sure you’re not getting ripped off.

Hayley Milliman 6 months

Do You Really Save Money on Tax-Free School Shopping Days?

Yvonne Glasgow 6 months

How to Shop Thrift Stores to Get the Most Out of Your Money

Shopping at thrift stores offers you a great way to find bargains on the things you want and need, but not everything at the thrift store is a deal. It’s important to pay attention to your purchases, and these tips will help.

Yvonne Glasgow 7 months

Trying to Resist Impulse Purchases? Frame the Cost in Hours-Worked

Jason Fitzpatrick 7 months

Leave a Cooler In Your Car to Help Keep Groceries Chilled

Jill Chafin 8 months

How to Develop Your Own Sense of Style

Thanks to the internet you can find any number of guides to put together a chic, trendy outfit—and you don’t even need to leave the house to shop for it. But when it comes to finding your unique style, most of those sources will leave you at a loss. Here’s how to cultivate a personal style.

Elyse Hauser 8 months

Should You Get Your Clothes Tailored?

In the back of your closet, you might have a secret stash: a pile of clothes you love, but that don’t quite fit. Or maybe you tried on something gorgeous at the thrift store, but it was just a little too tight or too loose in some spots. Should you get those things tailored, or leave them behind?

Elyse Hauser 8 months