Baby Shopping on a Budget {Spring Edition}

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Did you read my post last fall about baby shopping on a budget? Well, it's that time of year again {YEAH!!}

Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples is having their spring sale this Saturday, March 31 at the Eagan Community Center.  Public shopping is from 11:00 - 2:00 and if you bring a new {still in the package} baby or child item to donate {i.e. baby food, formula, toy, etc} you can get in FREE! Check out {and LIKE} their facebook page for a preview of some of the items and a chance to win prizes like free entrance or the first spot in line!

Northside Mothers of Multiples is also having their semi annual sale this Saturday, March 31 at the Presbyterian Church of the Master in Coon Rapids from 9:00 - 2:00.

Just Between Friends started their Twin Cities spring sales last weekend.  There are still 9 different sales between now and June, so be sure to check out the dates below for a sale in your area!

{Eagan} March 15-17
{Coon Rapids} March 28-31
{St. Cloud} March 29-April 1
{Blaine/Andover} April 19-21
{Maple Grove} April 25-28
{Woodbury} May 10-12
{Elk River} May 10-12
{Eden Prairie} May 3-6
{White Bear Lake} May 17-19
{Edina} May 31-June 2

Want to know my secret for knowing about all these great consignment sales? Check out twincitieskidsales.com, a website that lists all the kid consignment sales in the Twin Cities {and Greater MN and WI}.  Or you can check out their facebook page here.

Happy Shopping!!

Baby Shopping on a Budget.

Every time I go shopping I proudly come home and show my husband my purchases and say: "Guess how much I SAVED!?!" His response every time is: "Well how much did you SPEND?' Heartbreaker.

But who doesn't love a good sale? So when I heard about baby consignment sales I got really excited. Think of the biggest garage sale you've been to..... then times it by ten.... and imagine it is only stuff for babies and kids.

Let me introduce you to Just Between Friends and Munchkin Markets. Consignors bring new and gently-used children's [and maternity] clothing, toys and equipment to sell WAY below retailer prices [sometimes up to 80% off]. No need to drive all over town from garage sale to garage sale digging through messy piles. Shoppers can browse and purchase items in an organized environment all under one roof. These children's consignment sales happen in different locations throughout the Twin Cities [JBF is nationwide] each year.

Are you a first time mommy? I am! Which means we can sign up for the pre-sale BEFORE everyone else gets to shop. Check each website for additional details. Also, if you are looking to sell your babe's old stuff, it's a great way to make some money and clean up your house. Each company makes it easy to consign and give great tips on how to increase sales through tagging, pricing and organization.

I am going to make a list of all the things I am looking for BEFORE I head out to these upcoming sales to make it an easier shopping trip. [NOTE: some of the pre-sales are adults only for easier shopping, so make sure you have a sitter lined up.]

Happy shopping!


[UPCOMING SALES]

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
Blaine|Andover September 8-10
Eagan September 15-17
Woodbury September 22-24
Maple Grove October 13-15

MUNCHKIN MARKET
Anoka County Fairgrounds September 10-11
Washington County Fairgrounds September 17-18
MN State Fairgrounds September 24-25