Ho Ho Ho! Merry Consignment!

It's that time of year again! Ironically, while making returns at the mall today, Mya asked if we could go see if Santa was there (we don't get to the mall very often!).  I had to explain to her that Santa only visited the mall in December and he is back at home at the North Pole.  What she didn't realize that today, in fact, is Christmas for Mommy!

There are 2 specific weekends I really look forward to throughout the year.  Those are the weekends of the Growing Cents of Style Consignment Sale.  I LOVE getting rid of some of the kids clothes they've outgrown and I LOVE buying new (used) clothes for them! I often fill their closets with name brand clothes that I would NEVER buy for them full-price.  Let's be honest... I'm pretty cheap.  I rarely buy clothes for the kids that are full-price.  When it's absolutely necessary, it literally pains me. 

The thing I love about this sale is that most of the clothes are gently used and they only accept "name brand" items.  You don't have to sort through nasty, beat-up, stained, cheap clothes.  I even try my hardest to pass up brands like Gap and Gymboree.  I like to find the clothes that you won't see on all the kids! Part of the fun is the hunt and the rush to get to the section before the others!!

I definitely found more things for Luke than I did for Mya today.  It seems as Mya gets older, the clothes get more expensive.  But, I look forward to shopping on Sunday.  Everything looks cuter when it's 1/2 off!

Mya:
(apologies for the poor quality pics!)

ZaZa Couture dress: $12.00 This is very pricey for me! ;-)
Zaza Couture Top/Capri: $10.00
Ralph Lauren Skirt: $4.00

Nike 2 piece hoodie: $7.00
Hannah Anderson outfit: $7.00
Gap Jean Jacket: $9.00

Luke:

2 Polo Shirts: $5.00 each
Janie and Jack Shirt: $4.00
Bebe Atelier: $5.00
Ralph Lauren Shorts: $4.00
Gap Shorts: $3.00

Janie and Jack Jeans: $2.00 (WOWSERS!)
Icky Baby Hoodie: $7.00
Kid's Headquarters Shirt: $2.00

 Shoes: I know what they say about buying used shoes.  BUT... these 5 pairs were all hardly worn! 

2 Pairs of Stride Rite Shoes: $10.00 each
1 pair Stride Rite Shoes: $7.00
1 pair Stride Rite Shoes: $5.00
Smart Fit: $3.00

 Toys:

$3.00

Kid's Chair: $5.00

Doll's Car Seat: Mya has been OBSESSED with her baby doll! She literally takes her EVERYWHERE! Not only does her baby "B" travel with us, she HAS to be buckled into a seatbelt.  When I saw this, I couldn't pass it up! Now, it was $18 which seems crazy to spend.  But, I am using is as a bribing tool.  Mya is almost potty trained... she pees in the potty religiously and really hasn't ever had an accident.  She even wears undies to bed. The only problem is that she REFUSES to poop in the potty! Regardless of what the Dr. says, it drives us crazy! So..... in order to get her "carseat" she has to poop in the potty! I let her play with it for about 2 minutes tonight and she was devestated when I took it away. Hopefully this will be the incentive she needs to POOP!

Probably unnecessary but I thought this $4.00 baby bag would be perfect for Matt to take when he's out by himself with the kids.  Pretty manly, hunh?

Hopefully, no one is adding up my total (Matt!). But, just remember, I'm making money too! I consigned 90 items and am looking forward to my payout!