A friend just introduced me to the Bargain Cave section of Cabela’s website, and I’m so glad she did! They have some amazing bargains, such as this Life is Good Toddler’s Easy Tee and Lounge Pants for just $4.88 each (regularly $20 each). I’m getting ready to browse the Bargain Cave to see if I can find some back-to-school values for my son (and maybe some great sales on women’s clothing, too!) Check it out at Cabelas.com.

Here’s a cute onesie that would be great for a little boy (or a girl). It has a great retro-inspired look that will keep your little one looking hip. Made from super-soft bamboo, it is as comfortable as it is cute. It features a sweet little space ship with the environmental message “reuse.” It is available in sizes from 6 months up to 24 months. You can purchase one for $28 at Sprout.

If it wasn’t for ebay, Craigslist, and consignment shops, my son wouldn’t have half his wardrobe. Children’s clothing is so expensive that it makes sense to buy it in gently used condition whenever possible. Craigslist.org has many listings of large lots of babies’ and children’s clothes, and of course, ebay.com can’t be beat.

Recently I discovered another online resource for designer kids’ clothing: TheFullAttic.com. In addition to selling new designer clothes at good prices, the shop also carries gently used clothing from designers such as Ralph Lauren, Oililiy, and Juicy Couture. Items such as this Good Lad Jacket (pictured above), which is in gently used condition, sell for a greatly reduced price (in this case, just $8.99).

I’ve found that buying used clothing is a great way to buy pieces that your child might wear once or twice, like this one, for holidays or special occasions. Why pay a lot for something that your child won’t get much wear from? Then, when your child outgrows it, you can hand it down to a friend or family member, or sell it yourself on ebay or Craigslist. It’s also a great way to try out the more expensive designers that many people couldn’t afford new.