On Saturday I went shopping, which doesn't sound that unusual unless you know me and how infrequently I go clothes shopping. It's not that I don't love clothes, although I admit I love them a lot less than I did in high school and college. It's more about trying not to be so materialistic, attempting to avoid funding unethical manufacturing and business practices, and of course saving money. So that's why this Saturday was so great- I went out to hit the kids consignment sales! I have been looking forward to this for weeks. First I went to the Just Between Friends sale, because it was the last day and whatever they had left was 50% off. I got some cute things, but only spent about $20. I was saving my money for my next stop: Jack & Jill.
The Jack & Jill sale here is my favorite because not only does it have the most stuff I've ever seen, but they are really picky about what they take. They actually rejected one of my little outfits this year because it had a slightly yellowed spot I didn't even notice. When I shop this sale, I don't have to worry about weeding through junk. And since I was a consigner this year, I got to shop before the sale opened to the public! It's amazing how much more there was this time; most of it was gone by the time I've gotten there in the past. I got a pair of Easter shoes for Hannah, four toys for the girls that are new enough to give for Birthday gifts, two outfits, a swimsuit and a coverup for Lydia, and three sundresses, one pair of jeans, one capri outfit, a new swimsuit, six shirts and two pairs of shorts for Hannah. The grand total? $63. Amazing.
I'm adding another button to my blog- a link to the kids consignment sale website. It has a directory of seasonal sales all over North America. Also, if you live in the Cincinnati area, I am very seriously making plans to start my own sale coming this fall. More about that is sure to come...
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