We have FOUR children.
Every once in a while, Bill and I will look at our children and then look at each other and say with an incredulous tone, “We have FOUR children.” The surprise never fades… especially when it comes time to buy clothes for a new season.
Most of our clothes come as hand-me-downs from loving friends and family. Another small percentage comes from clearance and thrift shopping. However, I am picky about shoes and pajamas can be difficult to find. So, for these, I turn to two of my favorite places to shop.
Totsy
I created an account with Totsy over a year ago and receive the emails each evening telling me about the sales events. These events stay open for a few days but quantities are often limited so you have to act quickly if it is something you really want.
The best thing about Totsy is that when you refer friends and they make their first purchase, you earn $15 in credit. I have no idea how many outfits and toys we have gotten for free thanks to Totsy credit.
Zulily
Zulily works almost just like Totsy, except I receive their emails in the morning.
The only problem… and I use that word very loosely… with BOTH of these companies is that it can take a while for things to ship. The longest I have waited is three weeks. Why does it take so long? Once your order is placed and the event is closed, Totsy and Zulily place the orders from the manufacturer. The manufacturer then ships to Totsy or Zulily and they gather up your items to ship to you. When you place orders from a few different brands, they must wait for all of those items to be received before repackaging and shipping to you.
Now, if you are going to start purchasing from Totsy and Zulily, I recommend three things:
- Watch your ship dates. You don’t want to get stuck in a pinch, needing quick shipment for a gift, when it will not arrive for three weeks.
- Always check for a promotional coupon code at RetailMeNot.com before you submit your order. The codes change frequently and there seems to be one available most of the time.
- Post your referral link on your Facebook or Twitter pages at least once a week to show your friends the deals they can score. Remember that when they make their first purchase, you get $15!
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