The Duggars being "thrifty"

misses625

I don't understand how the Duggars claim to be so thrifty and resourceful when on several episodes I have seen their baby wear brand new clothes from stores like Gymboree and the Children's Place, and I know this because I have seen the exact clothes in the store.  They also have a brand new crib and swing for the baby, too. 

misses625

I should add, for those of you who don't watch the show very often, they claim to only shop at thrift stores and they say they buy everything used or second hand.

YouAreMyILoveYou

Chances are the stuff was free... just like when all of the JK8 kids had gymborrr on from head to toe every week.

Snowbride02

I think they are getting tons of free stuff.  A few weeks ago Michelle talked about how great swiffers are for 10 minutes.  It was obvious that they were getting something for using swiffers during the show.  So I'm not surprised that they are getting free clothes for the kids.

shopgirl_07

I'm sure when they actually have to buy something, they are thrifty. But the fact of the matter is, they get loads and loads of stuff for free. Kind of hypocritical how they espouse this debt free lifestyle, yet they don't really support themselves. They pimp out their family for money just like any other reality TV family.

veloelle

I think before the show, they made clothes and thrifted. I watched the show when they built their new house, and in the credits, there was a section about "Thank You" and listed a ton of brand names. So I'm guessing  now they probably get free stuff as product placement on the show.

I don't get why people don't have the venom for the Duggars that they do for J+K (before the divorce). The Duggars are doing nothing different - pimping out their family moments for money. Not saying it is right or wrong, but lots of hypocracy regarding the two families.

darlene'smommy

Im sure alot of it is giving to them.  But they also showed where they went to a big second hand sale and Anna got the Graco sweet peace there which is a item thats in right now, she also got a bouncer that I see in the stores all the time aswell.  I have also bought dd gymboree and gap that were part of this season from a second hand store.  So they could have still gotten the clothes second hand but it could also be giving to them for the show as well.

Chrisy-Wyobride

I am sure those 15yrs they spent w/ 0-15 kids & no TV program income/freebies they got very good at being thrifty...Now, not so much as it's not as needed.  I don't blame them...but then again I bought new swings for each of my kids & am on crib #2

kevschickee2

Chrisy-Wyobride:

I am sure those 15yrs they spent w/ 0-15 kids & no TV program income/freebies they got very good at being thrifty...Now, not so much as it's not as needed.  I don't blame them...but then again I bought new swings for each of my kids & am on crib #2

I agree.  They finally don't have to be so thrifty so why not

ilovemygirls

I don't doubt that they get some freebies.  And I imagine that going through that many kids, things are bound to wear out not to mention change in safety standards, so I don't begrudge them some free stuff.  They truly seem to be grounded in a good place and are raising some pretty nice kids, IMO.  May not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'd rather see them using their 'celebrity' to spread God's word- which they truly believe in- than see some of the other scary families on 'reality' tv.