Shopping for your child without spending a bundle

Posted by citiYellow

Saturday, 21 January 2012 07:29

Decorating a nursery or toddler's room is part of the nesting process but can be expensive and overwhelming with all the choices these days. There are so many home decor options, gadgets and deal sites that the entire process can seem daunting and costly. Moms who are "in the know" have some secrets for getting the luxury items they want, but at deep discounts.

Heading online is one of the best ways to score deals and avoid high retail prices. Many deal sites offer steep discounts but don't necessarily have the higher-end products you are looking for.

Enter new shopping site - TreehouseTykes.com, the shopping destination site reinventing how the sophisticated mom gets the best deals when shopping online. The site allows moms the opportunity to purchase highly-sought children's merchandise at affordable prices. You might be able to get half off that fancy Bugaboo stroller you've been wanting, or get the perfect kid's bedding for 70 percent off what it's selling for at the store down the street.

Deals are announced daily and last 72 hours, but often sell out quickly. Membership is free, and the real differentiator is that moms feel good that 10 percent of all net proceeds from any purchase go to the school or charity of their choice.

"Kids need our support. Being able to bridge funding gaps for schools and charities across the country during challenging economic times and allowing these organizations to grow is the cornerstone of Treehouse Tykes," says founder Elena Zaretsky.

Zaretsky's top tips for finding the best deals, must-haves and more online:

* Check out flash sale sites
* Shop off-price retailers
* Sign up for daily deal alerts
* Snag coupons online
* Step up your social media game. Become a fan of your favorite brands and deal sites on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. Companies often post exclusive promo codes for fans to redeem, or they tweet them to followers.

Kids grow quickly, and being able to acquire quality merchandise for children at a great price enables every family to not only stretch their budget further, but also give back. From children's furniture to clothing for babies, toddlers and kids up to age 12, if you want to prep your child without spending a ton, you now have a socially responsible option.