Picky eaters and Thrifty purchases

I feel like every week there is someone in this house that gets sick or hurt and this week was my turn :-(. I have been sick since Sunday and I have no idea how much longer I will be sick for. I take my medication but it seems to help only a little bit then gets worse again. Oh well, thank goodness Baby J is healthy.

I have been making soup still because it is one of the only things my little picky eater will eat! I am trying not to give him so many bottles and I think I am doing a pretty good job. He has one (maybe) in the morning, one for his afternoon nap and one for bedtime. I am trying to give him more cheese, milk and yogurt as well as fruits and veggies. It's funny trying to feed a baby at this age because with Baby J, he will eat only what I eat unless its a bottle. I guess he figures if its good for mommy it must be good for him! lol!

I had to buy some new clothes for him because all his other stuff is too small! When I actually went through what he could actually fit in I noticed he didn't have much at all. PJ's and short sleeved shirts are a must for summer and he didn't have many so I went to Target and got a few things on sale. I love a good sale! I am always trying to get a bargain. A few weeks ago I went to a garage sale and got him some items that were barely worn and were like new. I got him a GAP raincoat and some vests for the fall. I felt I did great with my purchases. Garage sales are great ways to get items that would probably go in the trash and clutter the landfills. It is also a lot lighter on the wallet too..... The only thing is that you have to inspect it before purchasing, like making sure a zipper works.

I know a few people who would never get kids clothes at a garage sale, but I don't see a problem with it. As long as you clean everything and make sure the snaps, zippers, etc work, then I think it is the same thing as getting a hand-me-down from a friend or relative. Are you a person who is against garage sale purchases and hand-me-downs or are you happy not to spend an arm and a leg for kids clothes?