As November begins and the days get shorter (and colder!) I can't help think about the fact that soon I'll be doing my holiday shopping when sales and coupon codes are going to mean more than ever. Retailers have prepped themselves for a slower holiday season and as a result, they've reportedly ordered less stock than in previous years meaning that, when it's gone, it's gone.

So don't delay your holiday shopping. Thrifty Thursday posts will continue to offer discounts on baby clothes (which make great gifts!) to get you through your holiday shopping. Speaking of which, what will your approach to holiday shopping be this year? I have a tradition that involves a pot of tea, my laptop and a roaring fire at 6am on November 26th. Share your strategy in the comments below!

Sckoon Organics: 20% off organic holiday items + free shipping to the US and Canada with any purchase over $50; ending Sunday the 8th. I happen to adore Sckoon and have mentioned them many times, including in my inexpensive organic baby clothes gift guide - prices are reasonable, shipping is speedy and quality is terrific! Right now I'm loving this organic cotton tee with wings and matching red-striped monkey pants. How cute would your little one be crawling around with these little wings on their back?

Robee: free shipping on 2 or more pairs of Robeez Footwear which is great if you're starting your holiday shopping early. Personally, I would invest in the Soft Puppy Booties and the Thermal Booties (Buy Direct) in pastel pink plaid (you know, because I'm having a girl and all) and since it's really time to start thinking about winter boots for your baby.

Payless: the BOGO 1/2 off sale is on for fall. Payless has a wonderful selection of baby shoes for those that are walking and ready for a sturdier sole. Affordable in price and offering flat rate ground shipping of $5.95, it's hard to beat.

Nordstrom: the big winner this week with their Half-Yearly Clearance Sale. Last year I came across some incredible discounts and this year I'll hopefully be doing the same. The sale started yesterday and runs through November 15th (next Sunday). Designer brands such as Juicy Couture, Burberry, Kissy Kissy, Small Paul, and Ralph Lauren are now marked down by more than 30%.

Emma and Avery: new markdowns on sale items meaning you'll save up to 50% on these classically designed baby clothes.

Other Thrifty Thursday Reading from About.com's Parenting Channel:

• Start Early to Save on Holiday Gifts
• Hand-Me-Downs for Teens Are Trendy
• Save With Toy Store Price Matching
• Check for Senior Discount on Groceries
• Throw a House Party to Get Free Goodies
• Inexpensive Preterm Labor Teaching Tools

Photo Courtesy of Sckoon Organics

I'm a sucker for cashmere. Even though I don't recommend buying it for babies because it's so high-maintenance, I love it anyway. It's one of the reasons I love colder weather - I can pull out my cashmere socks.

So you can imagine my sheer delight when I looked at the Baby GAP website this morning and discovered that the new Stella McCartney line has been unveiled. Rich in cashmere, organic cotton and the softest color palette I've seen, it looks soft and broken in even though it's all brand new.

I was discussing it with a friend who is due to have her baby just a few weeks after I welcome baby Ella. It was decided that this line was our new lust-after baby clothes line. One in which we will both have to exercise careful restraint.

What are we crushing on? Let me share:

• Cashmere Footed Leggings
• Fair Isle Cashmere Wrap Cardigan
• Organic Days of the Week Bodysuits

What do you love about the new Stella McCartney line at Baby GAP? Let us know in the comments below!

Photo Courtesy of Baby Gap

I hope you all enjoyed your trick-or-treating and I'm anxious to see pictures of your little ones. In fact, what I'd love is to add them to the Baby Costume Gallery I currently have started.

So what do you say? Want to have your baby featured along side these other cuties? Just email your costume pictures to me at babyclothes.guide@about.com and I'll add them! Next year at Halloween, I hope to have many, many more babies to show off!

Baby clothes can get expensive, there's no doubt. So if you can buy used at a baby consignment store, you're in luck. Clothes are already washed and dried repeatedly, so there's no question how they'll hold up to wear and tear, and as a bonus, they're pre-shrunk!

Whether you're shopping for a new baby or an existing child, you really can't beat the savings and half the time you'll find clothes with tags still attached. In fact, I was just in my local baby consignment store the other day, trying to find some clothes for our soon-to-arrive baby girl, and I found loads of stuff from Baby GAP with tags still on it. Regular retail on the clothes would have been well over $150 and I spent less than $45; not too shabby.

More Thrifty Thursday Ideas from the Parenting Channel:

• Make a Free Candy Bag for Halloween
• Always Ask for a Discount
• Free Breastfeeding Resources
• Save Money By Combining Holiday Gifts
• Visit Your Library Online
• Recession Payback Game from ConAgra Foods
• Special Offers and Coupons from Fisher-Price and Playskool
• Fix-It-Yourself Manual
• Decorate with Neighbors!