I know that most Mama’s aren’t shopping for next Fall’s clothes. Which is too bad, because NOW is an excellent time to score some free clothes.
Yup.
Free.
I saved the summer clothes from last year and added a few other items Parker is no longer using…..bagged it all up, and took it to Kid to Kid, a local kid consignment store.
It right about now that Kid to Kid starts marking down their Fall and Winter stuff and accepting items for Spring and Summer.
Which means I got a deal on what I purchased and EVERYTHING I took in was accepted.
Sweeeeeeet.
A pair of camo OshKosh cords PERFECT for a cloth diapered, million dollar tushie.
My big boys have been begging me to start dressing Parker in cool stuff. Cool being anything sports related. Nike pants and a football top to match.
While I couldn’t afford to pay full price for this shirt from GAP, I could afford it on Friday when the price was free because of Kid to Kid store credits.
Another benefit? I know that if stuff looks this good after already being worn, I know it will hold up during Parker’s ownership.
Let’s face it. You wash something once and it is then used. I’ve held up brand new shirts that have been washed once and can’t tell the difference from shirts I’ve purchased used.
Would the actual prices of these items have been cheaper at a yard sale vs. Kid to Kid.
Sure.
But I would have had to use money at a yard sale. I simply traded in what I wasn’t using for what I needed after waiting for things to be marked down.
Truth be told, I’m kinda worried about how often I’ll be able to hit the yard sales this season with the price of gas on the rise. Yup. My budget is that tight. It will also be interesting to see if yard sale prices are higher this summer than last. With the cost of cotton going up, will people be asking more for their stuff?
We love Kid to Kid, too!
I was thinking of taking my new double stroller to kid to kid. Even though I looked high and low for the perfect stroller, and I thought this was it, it just isn’t working. Its too wide to fit into my peds office. I have only used the thing once! I’m going to call them tomorrow!
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Apr 26, 11
I doubt yard sale prices will go up – people either sell it there or donate it to a charity shop. I always view yard sales as a way to get rid of stuff that’s taking up room in the house, and the money is a nice bonus.
And just remember, since the prices are arbitrary, you can always haggle!!! I’m a big yard sale/thrift store shopper. Why not, right? And I’ve gotten some pretty spectacular brand-name stuff for both me and Samantha.
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Apr 26, 11
Well damn….there aren’t any close enough to us! I’m still really excited for you (that’s an excellent way to get an almost eternally updated free wardrobe as long as you’re on your game about timing)….just not as excited for us as I was a minute ago. 😉
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Lacey,
Call Kid to Kid first and ask what the payout on your stroller would be. Sometimes with bigger ticket items you’ll score more if you list it on KSL or Craigslist!
xoxo