Moms Talk Q&A

As kids slowly turn into grown-ups, certain stages seem universal. Our first question comes from a mom whose child (gender withheld to preserve anonymity), now in middle school, seems to have evolved into a social butterfly. With the friends, however, comes "the stuff": electronics and clothes that carry certain labels and styles, all of which can be pretty pricey.

"I secretly think they do what I do, they shop at thrift shops and clearances," she says.

How can we afford to supply our kids with the things they want so they can fit in and feel on par with their friends?

Moms Talk is a new feature on Lower Macungie Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with members of the Lower Macungie Moms Council.