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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Redone!

I posted about the fact that we are not selling or recommending bumpers and we still get them donated to us so I challenged a friend to create something from the bumpers. She created a brand new quilt from two bumpers:

Backing fabric (flannel on sale at local fabric store)

One bumper created the center and another created the edging!

WOW!!! 

P.S. WE ARE SELLING THIS DELIGHTFUL QUILT IN THE STORE!


Please know when we have items that won't sell we do give them away (stained clothes for camps or daycares, bumpers for reuse, incomplete but safe toys, random "art" supplies, etc). Want to show everyone how you reuse items? Send us a photo and write up, we'd love to share!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

We are not a "baby store" (stomps foot)

We are much MORE than just a baby store! Beyond KissyKissy and Baby Einstein we know Spider-man, Junie B Jones, Abercrombie & Fitch, Under Armor, Groovy girls, Small Paul and more.

We carry furniture for kids from birth (co-sleepers, bouncer seats) to toddlerhood (high chairs, dining boosters, pack-n-plays) to school days (chairs, tables, rocking chairs, bookshelves) to beyond (desks, lamps, decor).

Maternity clothing for those with babies still to come, pregnancy, breast-feeding, nutrition and other parenting books. Read about dads, decor, playtime and building confident kids. Nursing clothing for those who can breast-feed, nursing pillows and covers, changing pads, 0-12m clothing for babies. Board books for listening and learning, storybooks for bedtime or anytime. Crib music, rattles, mobiles, changing tables, pads and bedding from bassinet to twin beds.

Shoes for babies who can't even walk to cleats for sports, rain and snow boots, too. Sandals and tennies, Crocs and Converse, sparkly or learn to tie, we have feet covered also in socks and slippers. Heely's and skates, too! Sizes range from infant 4 to large 6-7 when they head into adult sizes.

Games and learning items, from Candyland to Dominos, mix-n-match to flash cards. Arts and crafts for Do It Yourselfers, creative artists, and busy kids. Aqua Doodle, Etch-a-sketch, Playdoh, Crayola, Melissa & Doug help you get crafty and even do school projects.

Push toys, Ride on, bounce in, carry around, scooters, trikes, bikes, bike trailers, bike seats, helmets, sport safety gear and clothing to get out and about! We carry Under Armor, Patagonia, Columbia, Nike, and cleats for soccer, baseball, football. Go, fight, win!

Books for beginning readers (Step 1-4, etc), chapter books, series and popular books like Harry Potter, Roald Dahl, DK, Scholastic, classics and magazines for the school kids. Have older kids consign their "baby books" to build an account from which they may buy clothing or more books, etc!

Strollers are back savers on trips, warm or cold days. We have single, double, jogger, even sold some triples! Babies can be in strollers from day one until the manufacturer weight limits and whether you use one all the time or just once in a while we can help make your trips easier. If you want to carry baby we have many ways to do so via front carriers, slings, wraps, backpack carriers, and more. We've have a baby wearing expert help us continue to supply you with the safest and best carriers so bring baby and try some on.

Toys...cars, fire trucks, trains, large and small, dinosaurs, Bionicles, dolls, Legos, wooden blocks, doll houses, garages, shopping carts, tents, tunnels, doll strollers, activity tables, electronic or manual items, instruments, sports related, felt, magnets, kites, hula hoops, we always have a nice range for most ages!

We are proud to display and sell artwork from local MOM artists! Bezoos by Tori Berghoff and acrylics by Katrina Atkinson. Both amazing in their own rights with darling wall decor. We have small wall shelves, bed canopies, memo boards, curtains, valances, knicknacks, art/learning cards (eeBoo, etc), small lamps, clocks. Going from "baby" to "big boy" can be fun!

Marin kids (big and small) plus maternity are what we're all about!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Spring is in the air?

What season is this, anyway? Warm sunny days are spoiling my mood. I can't have the winter blues and gripe about the rain if it's so nice out. Alas, the rain will be coming and the hills will be green once again, mittens will be needed, raincoats and boots, etc. (And I don't really gripe about the rain, I personally love it ever since the droughts we've been through.)

When will we be taking in Spring items? Dresses, light sweaters, sandals, sun hats will be the next wave of intake but only after we get through more Winter days. Mid February will be the beginning of Spring items intake so please continue to read Accepting This Week every Wednesday then call to make your drop off appointment.

What about Valentine's Day? Do we want hearts all over the clothes we're taking in right now? Hearts, maybe, but nothing "Valentine's Day" specific, it simply doesn't sell well. It's best we stick with clothing that sells for our best use of time and yours. Should you wish to donate your good condition holiday clothing we will gladly accept it on behalf of others in need.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

What do you hold, Wednesday?

Wednesday holds TONS of great items!!

Doll houses
Cars
Thomas (plastic tracks)
Bead mazes
Art table with benches
Leap Frog Activity Tables
Step 2 desk with chair
Hanging organizers
Tent set with sleeping bag and chair (pink)
Leap Pads
Moon Sand (Word World)
Shopping cart
Bowling set
Foam floor tiles
Soft airport set by Lakeshore
Hula hoop
Disney plush characters
Wooden blocks and toys
Bouncer seats, toddler rocker seats
Wooden rocking chair with space theme
Play Hut tent with tunnel
Bratz scooter
Puzzles
Books from board books to story, beginning readers to chapter, and parenting.

Clothing and Shoes -
Snow, Rain
Jackets
Jeans
Converse, Keen, Robeez, Stride Rite, Nike, Elefanten, etc
Hats
Skirts, Tights, Leggings
Dance and Sport wear

Maternity from casual to chic

Upholstered gliders, Wooden cradles, Strollers, Nursing Pillows, Artwork

...so much to see you just have to come by!!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Thankful Thursday, first of the new year with pics

Thankful that it's not raining as I'm currently relying on walking and the bus. Gorgeous crystal clear mornings almost worth the early morning hours ;-)

Here are pictures of items we are thankful to have in stock for you!!

haha!

FP Brentwood rocker $42.99

Peg Perego for $35!!

Radio Flyer with handle $22.99

FP Open Top swing $22.99

easel is STILL here! $16.99

darling toile Hoohobbers Moses basket $69.99
get on your bad alligator and bounce $9.99


Neurosmith cubes $34.99-39.99

classic garage $10.99

This cracks me up! Faux phone book dining booster seat $6.99

little seats, Pooh or Maclaren

children's chairs, sit or rock

some snow stuff

rainboots; cleats; shoes up to size 5-6!

potty central

sit or stand to play

Jan SALE - 50% off sizes 7+!! or use store credit for 25% off regular prices (see site for details)

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thankful Thursday with News and Pics

Giving thanks today for the support and patronage we've received from the local (and distant) communities!

Good News / Bad News...
- Good news: we have many items to donate (clothing, toys, strollers, infant swing, etc)
- Bad news: many local charities are full right now and we cannot store all the goodness.
Can you help? Know any charities in need? Can you pick up and deliver? Thank you for your consideration!

Pictures for your shopping pleasure...
Mutsy $32.50

Dutailier LIKE NEW $400 (firm)
vibrating bouncer with toy bar $24.99
Maclaren rocker $44.99
2ea Space Saver boosters $21.99/$29.99

papasan swing $65.99
floral bed canopy, basket, art, shelf (frame sold already!)
many diaper bags (Fleurville, etc)
kitchen $49.99, Tollytots play center $29.99 - Cleats for soccer and baseball/football
What else?
- Bedding for cribs and toddler beds, some twin mattress too
- MATERNITY (want to look FAB for New Year's??)
- Rain boots in select sizes
- Snow gear and boots in select sizes
- Pop up tents
- Books galore
- Cradles
- Upholstered gliders
- Backpacks, purses, bags
- Dance wear and shoes
- Puzzles, Arts and Crafts, Learning
- IKEA lamp for kids
- Boppies and covers; My Brest Friend and covers
- DVDs, CDs
- Leap Frog Leap Pad plus books & cartridges (GREAT deal!!)
- Potties
- Take 50% off Holiday wear and Holiday books
- Organic items

Come on in and see for yourself! (Store is (most) 33% off today and tomorrow!!!)

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

2012: a new year and new (updated) procedures!

It's almost here, 2012, another new year! No regrets, no impluse resolutions but plenty of hope and goodness!!

We love our consignors and we love our customers so we try our best to work smart for both. We accept "consignments": your account receives monies due 10 days after an item's sale. And we also accept "donations": items that are not sellable or which you choose to donate to those in need rather than consign. If you can ever help distribute donations please let us know!


Over the last three years we have has tweaked procedures according to what works best for all involved. May this particular post help everyone to understand our latest (and greatest, if I do say so myself)....

2012 DROP OFF PROCEDURES:

1) Every Wednesday check our website (this blog) by clicking on "Accepting This Week" in right hand menu. (Bookmark us)

2) Check for recalls. It is illegal to resell recalled items (and unsafe). NOTE: Donations must also be checked for recalls.

3) Check that the items you are consigning are in good condition. We will accept up to two paper bags of items, plus one or two large items, according to Accepting This Week. Your first and last name MUST be on the bags or you may not get credit for your drop off! NOTE: For donations, if you also have stained, pilled, missing a button, small hole in the knee, toys with missing pieces, etc, those are to be bagged separately labeled "donations" - these must be USABLE items (not one sock, stained undergarments, broken toys, garbage, etc). Please put donations in reasonably sized plastic or resusable shopping bags for ease of transport, thank you. NEVER leave donations when the store is closed, for safety's sake!!

4) Call ahead (during store hours Wed-Sun 10-5) for an appointment - Days we accept are Thursday through Sunday and the hours for appointments are between 11a and 4p. NOTE: We can take up to 3 appointments per day so call ASAP after checking the list!

5) Please call if you cannot make your original scheduled appointment. This helps us plan our days. We appreciate the notice and will work with you for another drop off time.


Entry:
As of 2012 all intentions are for items to be entered the same day as drop off. Immediately after items are entered you will be emailed an Item List Report (ILR). NOTE: There is a disclaimer on the report that the ILR may be a partial list as we may enter items at different times.  It may then take 1 to 24 hours to tag and put those items on the floor.

Sales:
Wait at least two weeks from receipt of an ILR to inquire on sales of those items. After that time you may get an update by emailing, calling during store hours, or requesting in person. An ILR can be emailed to you at any time so that you may check your items' status (Qty 0 means the item is no longer on the floor, sold or other*). NOTE: ILR's can be truncated if they are too long. If this happens simply request only the most recent 1-2 months of entry.

Donations, etc from your account*:
If while on the floor a toy gets broken, parts go missing, clothing, shoes, books, or decor becomes stained or damaged, or if we ask you to pick up an item that hasn't sold and you OK it to be donated then the item will be taken out of your account and noted as Donated or if damaged, ie Other. If an item is returned to you it will be noted at Returned. NOTE: We do not have room to store non-selling items so we give you one week from notice to pick up the item. If we don't hear from you upon seven days it will be donated. Our store has been the victim of theft (which we try our best to prevent!); in this case the missing item will be taken out of your account and also noted as Other.

We hope you enjoy working with us and contributing to your local community. It's gratifying to be able to work hard so that many items can be used and enjoyed over and over again. 

We have had emails, letters, and personal thanks from local charities and people in need for the distributions we are able to do. Please know that each Thank You is also directed to you!

Loved Twice http://www.lovedtwice.org
Homeward Bound
Center for Domestic Peace
Image 4 Success
Marin Head Start
Marin Foster Parent Association (by request)
Marin Community Clinics (by request)
Marin Pregnancy Resource Center
Performing Stars
Canal Alliance (limited intake)
Ladybug Connections http://www.ladybugconnections.org
local Mother's and Parenting clubs (by request)
Marin County Libraries
Marin/SF Food Bank
Marin Kids Helping Kids (by request)
and more.