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27 | Thursday, September 3, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Fall Registration Advertorial How to buy school clothes without busting your budget Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster's feet quickly become too short, while onceloose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children's clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already stretched-thin budgets. Although children's wardrobes are added to at various times of the year, the bulk of shopping occurs just before the school year begins. Though clothing can be expensive, families need not bust their budgets when shopping for kids' clothing. By shopping smart and concentrating on fashion staples, it's easier to stretch money further. Spread out purchases. Shopping early allows parents to make the most of sales. Warm weather clothing generally goes on sale in July to make room for new fall lines. Considering the first few months of school still may be warm, short-sleeved shirts will still have utility and are generally less expensive than sweaters and sweatshirts. Staggering purchases also enables parents to develop a clothing allowance each and every month instead of having one large bill at a certain point in the year. Parents can even add to their children's wardrobes during the holiday season, when clothes tend to get reduced again for holiday sales. Don't discount hand-me-downs. It's trendy to recycle clothing and also to be environmentally conscious by putting items to good use again and again. Aside from you and your wallet, no one will know if your child is wearing a secondhand pair of pants or a brand new pair. Continued on page 28 (5 and 6 year olds, 2009/2010 birth years for 2015/16 season) minOr Oaks hOckey assOciatiOn initiatiOn prOgram starting this fall Evaluation Skates October 17-18, 2015 Season starts October 25, 2015 Season ends by March 4, 2016 Gala Day March 6, 2016 ANNEX Classes for ages 3-18 Recreational & Competitive Dance players On ice twice/week Monday-Thursday: Skill development Sunday: Games/practice sessions ACADEMY INC. price $375 OptiOn tO purchase equipment packages shoulder, elbow, neck, mouth, shin pads, pants, bag. $49. Protective package, skates, stick and helmet. $99. protective package includes full package includes Equipment will be fully fitted through Corbett's Source for sports. Fostering the love of the arts for 10 years in Oakville W W W. A N N E X D A N C E A C A D E M Y. C O M | 9 0 5 . 8 2 9 . 1 6 1 0 2861, Unit 39 Sherwood Heights Drive, Oakville MOHA is a member association of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. All coaches are OMHA certified. · Have FUN! Play Hockey! Learn the FUNdamentals! · Professionally trained instructor overseeing the program · NHL themed teams · Questions? Please call the MOHA 905-338-9220 registration online at www.moha.ca