What Can Your Kids Learn from Thrifting?
As a parent, you’re probably always looking for ways to teach your kids life lessons. Many times the opportunities for learning go beyond what they’re studying in school, and learning doesn’t always have to be boring. Looking for a low-cost family outing that will also count toward your efforts expanding those little minds? Look no further than your local Ohio Valley Goodwill store!
Ohio Valley Goodwill store
Here are four valuable lessons you can teach your kids through thrifting:
How to budget and save money
Whether they save their allowance for the big thrifting trip, or you set aside a small amount of money for spending, your kids can learn to budget for the items they want to buy. Consider allowing older children to do the math themselves, and with younger children, you can talk them through the process of determining how many items they can afford with the money they have in hand. They’ll learn how to make choices based on the resources available to them.
The lesson in finance can continue with a quick price comparison. Show your kids online how much the items they bought at Goodwill would have cost at a retail store. They’ll be surprised to see how much they saved just by thrifting. And, of course, you can always walk away with more when the prices are so much lower at Goodwill!
The importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling
What’s the best part of giving a toy a second chance at life? Knowing that it didn’t end up in a landfill! Talk to your kids about waste, and they’ll learn a new way to look at thrifting.
Make your trip to your local Goodwill store into a treasure hunt ““ look for items that were once used for one purpose that could be repurposed for something else. Use an old entertainment center for toy storage, make a sweater into a new stuffed animal, or find baby clothes that fit your child’s favorite doll. The possibilities are endless!
Dresses for girls from Goodwill
Let their imaginations run wild
When you’re thrifting, your kids can express themselves in new ways. Let them pick out an outfit they love, and explain what they like most about it. Even if what they choose is just for days full of play at home, they’ll feel empowered to come up with creative combinations all their own, and you’ll feel relieved that the clothes are affordable!
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The value of giving back to others
When you’re out thrifting with your kids, don’t forget to remind them how their purchases are helping others. Giving back is a life lesson we should all carry with us, and when you go thrifting at Goodwill retail stores, your purchases support life-changing job skills training and employment services for people who live in your community. Shopping never felt so good, and it definitely never made such a difference in the lives of others!
What are you waiting for? It’s time for a family outing! Find your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill retail store and be sure to bring your little ones along. We have 19 retail stores in and around Cincinnati for your convenience!
