I firmly believe that frugality and minimalism go hand-in-hand. The focus of minimalism is only having those things that bring you joy or utility. The focus of frugality is using your time and money efficiently. What's the best use of your hard-earned money? What's the best use of your time? Not drowning in payments or a house full of stuff you don't even love. Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus, the founders of The Minimalist website described it best, "Though they had achieved the American Dream, they worked ridiculous hours, wastefully spent money, and lived paycheck to paycheck. Instead of discovering their passions, they pacified themselves with ephemeral indulgences—which only led to more debt, depression, and discontent." The way I approach acquiring our kid's clothing is, I believe, the perfect blend of minimalist and frugal! And it only takes 3 steps! Buying, Organizing, Storing. First thing, we decided how much ...