Consignment Shopping

I don't mind using second hand things for Drew, as long as they are safe and clean. I shop on Craigslist for all kinds of items and occasionally shop at a local baby/child consignment store.

Lately on Craigslist I purchased a TON of boys clothes ranging in the ages from newborn to 4T for very cheap from the same seller. I gave the smaller clothes to my SIL, but I still made out like a bandit with clothes, jackets and even a snow suit for Drew.

The latest purchase came over the weekend at Once Upon a Child (the local consignment store). Drew has been lovin his "jumparoo" devise at school, so our mission was to find one for at home. My in-law's have been searching their house for my nieces old jumparoo, but can't find the seat. So, while I was at the store this weekend, I took a chance to look for a jumparoo and there was one there, telling me to take it home. Now, in the past I've left the store without purchasing something that I was 50/50 on and when I would return the next day to purchase it, the item was gone. So, as I stood there pondering purchasing this toy (thinking to myself, what if Sarah finds the seat?), I decided to just get it or the opportunity would pass me by!

The jumparoo was purchased and Drew is getting used to this one, but is having a good time in it. The best part is, I didn't pay full price at a department store or even full price at the consignment store since I brought clothes to Once Upon a Child so they could purchase them from me, which in turn knocked the price down to $13 for the new toy! I know its not brand new, but it makes Drew happy and that is all that matters!