Resale mania!

There are several children's clothing resale events in the Fox Valley area over the next few weeks, and I am excited about every single one of them.  As you know, I am a big fan of resale, thrift stores, garage sales, etc.  It's a great way to find gently-used kids' clothes, supplies, housewares, books and more for a fraction of the original cost.

Little Miss, having just had a birthday, is all stocked up on spring and summer clothes. My Little Guy is a different story, though...he is growing like a weed and will probably need a all-new (well, new to us!) clothes for this summer.

Here's where you can find me searching for Boys 6-7 spring and summer clothes:

John Shields and McDole Elementary PTO SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING & TOY RESALE

Friday, March 9th, 6-9pm and Saturday, March 10th, 8am-1pm

at the Sugar Grove Community House, 141 S. Main Street in Sugar Grove

Items include: spring/summer clothing (including infant, children’s and boys' through size 16, girls' through junior size and maternity wear); infant and children’s shoes/sandals, spring coats, pajamas and athletic apparel; infant and children’s toys, games, puzzles, books, videos, jewelry and sports equipment; baby gear including strollers, highchairs, pack 'n plays, nursery room décor, etc.
 
Note: Please bring a laundry basket to hold your purchases while you shop.  Cash and Checks only.
For more information, see their facebook page:  www.facebook.com/johnshieldsandmcdoleresale

Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT & TOY RESALE
Saturday, March 17, 8am to 1pm (Half-price yellow ticket sale is 11:30am to 1pm)
at the Mooseheart Field House at Route 31 and Mooseheart Road between North Aurora and Batavia

Items include:  baby equipment & furniture; season-appropriate children's clothing (sizes infant thru Preteen); shoes; outdoor equipment, toys, games, DVDs, books; dress-up; bedding; and much more!  Beverages and delicious baked good available for purchase.


For more information, visit their website: http://www.tcmottc.org/TCMOTTC.htm

DuPage Doubles Mothers of Multiples Club SPRING/SUMMER RESALE
Saturday, March 10th, 7am-1pm.  Doors close at 11:45am and reopen at Noon for half-price pink tag sale.
at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton.

Items include: baby equipment and furniture; children's clothing sizes preemie through teens; maternity clothes; shoes; outdoor equipment; toys, games, videos, books; bedding, and much more!

Note: Admission is $1.00 per person. No strollers allowed, bring a laundry basket for purchases. Cash and personal check only.  For more information, visit their website: http://www.dupagedoubles.com/clothingequipmentsale2


Curly Q Consignment's FIRST SEMI-ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE 
Friday, April 27, 10am-7pm and Saturday, April 28, 10am-3pm (half-price sale)
at the Kane County Fairgrounds, Trades 1 Building, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Items for sale include:  clothing and shoes (infants through Juniors); toys and games; indoor and outdoor play equipment; nursery items; baby equipment; linens; books, CDs, music; seasonal items; maternity clothes/items and much more!

Note: Admission is free. Bring a laundry basket or tote for purchases.  If you need more information or are interested in consigning your childrens' clothing/equipment at this sale, please visit their website:  http://www.curlyqconsignment.com/Home_Page.html

Happy shopping, everyone!

Weekend plans

Everyone knows I love a good resale...sale, and there are several good ones coming up in the Fox Valley. Woohoo!

This weekend, I'll be at the John Shields and McDole Elementary PTO Sale in Sugar Grove. I stumbled upon this sale by accident in the spring, and I was really impressed! Lots of kids clothes, equipment and toys, and everything was nicely organized.  The sale is Friday, September 9 from 6-9pm and Saturday, September 10 from 8am to 1pm at the Sugar Grove Community House. 

Next weekend, I'm giving the St. Peter Barn Sale a try. I first learned about this sale from a participant in my most recent Live Well, Spend Less! class at Waubonsee.  The St. Peter Barn Sale is held Saturday, September 17 from 8am to 3pm and Sunday, September 18 from 9am to 2pm at the Kane County Fairgrounds.  Based on the pictures at their facebook page, this sale looks huge!

Finally, in October I'll stop at the resale event hosted by the Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club.  Held at the Mooseheart Field House, this sale is on Saturday, October 1 from 8am to 1pm. It costs $1.00 per person to enter, and you'll need to bring a stroller, wagon or large tote bag to haul around your purchases. 

At each sale, I'll be on the lookout for winter clothes for the Little Guy and Little Miss as well as Halloween costumes and dress-up outfits.  If you see a crazy woman frantically digging through the 5T and 2T sizes looking for footed pajamas, it's just me. Come on over and say Hello!