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		<title>Guest Post from Suzanne Rielle of LoobaLee.com &#8211; Size Tips for Buying and Selling Kids Clothing on Resale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We asked Suzanne Rielle, owner and co-founder of LoobaLee.com  for size tips when it comes to buying and selling kids clothing  on resale.  LoobaLee.com offers a premier resale marketplace, custom for kids clothing, for the savvy Mom who likes to dress their kids in quality and style, but loves a bargain too.

When it comes to resale, there is one major factor that comes into play making each and every piece of clothing one-of-a-kind:  How many times has it been washed and/or dried?  And how?  Learn more about caring for children's wear to make it easier to re-sell.]]></description>
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		<title>Upcycled children&#8217;s back-to-school clothing saves money and the environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clothing purchases on new items such as jeans, shirts, and shoes, are expected to average $225.47 per child, the single largest back-to-school expense for the year.

The question is: Do our children really need all of this clothing and does it all need to be new, or have we set an expectation that puts unnecessary pressure on our families' budgets and on the environment?]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips for Kids Clothing Back to School Shopping</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The temperature is cooling down and the stores are fully stocked with book bags and clothing basics.  Must be back to school time again.  Here are ten tips to help you find what clothing your kids will need for BTS at a price you can afford.]]></description>
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		<title>Books: Pattern and Technique Books for Carefree, Recrafted, and Embellished Clothes for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though I still have yet to find a book that addresses boys clothing patterns specifically, here are two recently-published books which focus on girls that are worth mention: Carefree Clothes for Girls, and Hand Me-ups. ]]></description>
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		<title>Books: Dragons, Dresses, and DIY</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I went to my local library the other day and saw three new books on display that I just had to check out.  From costumes, to clothing to repairs, these books have you covered.  ]]></description>
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