Urban Exchange is next door to Indochine, my downtown restaurant gig. Half of my wardrobe was fostered there. It's a good thing I'm now working nights because my old lunch time tips hardly ever made it home.
Goodwill celebrates the holidays by marking all donated apparel half-off. Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, President's Day .. you'll be on vacation and I'll probably be shopping. Sunday and Monday are always double tag days - one color half-off, another for a $1.29. I've purchased a down winter coat for mere pocket change. All of my skinniest skinny jeans have come from second hand stores because a few pounds down the road and you're back up a size. Moms have to be resourceful. It's just part of the job description.
In terms of larger, utilitarian household and baby goods, I have fallen in love with Offer Up. This photo collage version of craigslist will scan your neighborhood and track down just about any item you need. I've not only found our baby swing, changing table and the coolest armoire but have also made a few dollars myself. Heck if you have the time and attention span you could potentially turn this into a SAHM business opportunity. Don't say I didn't tell you so.
We live two blocks from Kidz Kaboodle on 6th Ave. If you're less about contacting strangers and meeting up in parking lots for gift exchanges but you still appreciate saving a boat load of money on lightly used baby clothes, check it out. No need to empty your bank account for an outfit that you're child will only wear a handful of times over 3 to 6 months. Shop smart, and then sell the same stuff back next season. It's a win-win.
I've really only purchased one clothing item from the department store racks, and even that was half off. These cripplingly cute Osh Kosh overalls from BabiesRus. I mean, can you blame me?! Then again.. I had a gift card.
I also found her (mom's) favorite teddy bear beanie. On clearance. For 5 dollars.
My most recent score were these organic building blocks, now baby lion's favorite chew toy. Some moms will cringe at the thought of where these colorful cubes might have been but honestly with everything else she puts in her mouth these days, the toys I cleaned myself are the least of my worries.
Point is, being a mom doesn't have to break your bank (until private school.. or college).
Baby swing, aka the "third parent", $30
Baby bear beanie, $5
Tiny conductor demins, $15
Trash to treasure toy blocks, $3
No shame mom game and saving my money for days with this perfect little model, Priceless!
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