Marin Kids Consignment

Redone!

2012-01-28T13:34:00.000-08:00

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!

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

2012-01-25T14:21:00.000-08:00

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!

Spring is in the air?

2012-01-18T09:58:00.000-08:00

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.

What do you hold, Wednesday?

2012-01-11T12:08:00.000-08:00

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!!

Thankful Thursday, first of the new year with pics

2012-01-05T08:35:00.000-08:00

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)

Thankful Thursday with News and Pics

2011-12-29T12:49:00.000-08:00

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!!!)

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

2011-12-28T11:42:00.000-08:00

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.

Window Wednesday - Sale time!

2011-12-21T14:54:00.000-08:00

Remember we are (most) everything at 33% off through December!!! (closed 12/24, 25, 31, 1/1)

Here are some pics to whet your appetite for holiday goodness and beyond....

PBK shelf $35

upholstered glider with ottoman; kids' chairs

ADORABLE!!! sz 3T

14-16 soft knit cardigan and top with sequin trim

Never used! $19.99

size 1 $8.99

Ikea cuteness, cloud lamp

3 wonderful blazers, 4T

Retro "rooby roo!"

NEW

On every kid's shopping list, a shopping cart!

A chance to ride a giraffe!

Magnets, Calendar, Caddy

A variety of diaper bags from Fleurville, Eddie Bauer and more


Sort-n-stash it!

Stick horses; baby doll play station (2 pcs)


Kidco Pea pod!

Play hut tent n more; Bjorn bouncer

Cute sayings knick knack boxes, mini snow globes, purse shaped earing holder

Donate, Dump, Distribute?

2011-12-15T10:01:00.000-08:00

This has really happened a couple of time - trucks on their way to the local dump saw our store sign and stopped here to say they were on the way to the dump but is there anything that still might be usable in their haul? My first response is always Let's Look!

Have we recovered anything from those trucks? Yes! Were the items sold or donated? Both. Depending on the needs of the store and needs of local charities, items were recovered, cleaned, checked for safety and either listed to sell in our store or given to someone in need. Sometimes the person started a new consignment account and sometimes the items were simply given to the store or offered for donation. Then again, some items were not usable (safe, clean, etc) and were sent on their way back in those trucks.

Now on to a recent incident - On Monday of this week there was a crib (I assume it is) left outside our store. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays so it was left there for two days in the elements before I knew about it. We are located in a small strip mall so that means it's presence was also in front of our neighboring businesses. It is in pieces with a baggy of hardware behind it. A lovely honey brown it might have made a wonderful bed for a child but since it's been outside and we have no history for it, not knowing if all pieces are there or if it's safe, it is not a worthy item for donation much less sale. Now I am left to haul it, clean up the front walkway, and pay to dump (or find a creative but non-traditional way to use the pieces, but in the meanwhile, where do I put these pieces??).

This is written not to embarrass the person who left it but to inform all how to work with us and understand our limitations, and to follow up on my Facebook post because I felt the need to clarify and give details behind our policies. Someone probably thought they were doing a good thing by leaving it and it could have been a good thing but the manner in which this was done lead to it being unusable.

We certainly do collect donations and after received we check safety, check functionality, sort by gender or age or season, etc, and find charities or people in need. (Need I mention we don't take in broken, spoiled, unusable dirty items.) We also take requests from charities or people in need and gather or accept donations based on specific needs. None of this is part of our usual working day. It is a decision made by Melissa and Stephanie to make the time to include these activities knowing that items need to be passed along, knowing that people need help.

How can you help? Never leave anything, consignment or donation, without personally speaking to me, Stephanie. If we don't have a home for what you have and you just leave it then we end up being storage for items (and we don't have the space!) or we must pay to do dump or recycle runs. Or instead I may well be able to point you to a local charity where you can bring your items directly or I may have to take information and get back to you when a need arises for the particular item(s) you have.

Gratitude is expressed on a daily (hourly sometimes!) basis around here. If we all work together, communicate and follow best practice guidelines, we can all make a difference and relieve, not place, burdens on others!

Extended SALE for your shopping pleasure!

2011-12-14T11:38:00.000-08:00

Holiday shopping, does it give you the heebeejeebees or do you get a thrill from the find? We are offering something for both extremes and everyone in between...

1/3 off (most) everything in the store

from TODAY through 12/31/11!!*

Why do we state "(most)" everything? Some consignors wish to not participate with high end items and we try to abide by ERGO retail guidelines.

What could you get discounted in the sale? EVERYTHING ELSE! Clothing, shoes, toys, books, maternity and nursing clothing, safety items, bedding, organic items, fancy shmancy and plain old play, cloth diapering, bouncer seats, belts, hair accessories, potties, crib mattresses...lots of things!

Remember to consider our store and other resalers when making up your shopping trip lists. We are small business, local, some are non-profit, and what we carry has been loved or comes to us still new. A variety of items you won't find together anywhere else, and every day stock changes!

We did a Food Bank drive. We collected donations for Novato Secret Santas giving to St Vicent's School for Boys. We accept and distribute donations to Marin Foster Parents Association, Loved Twice, Marin Pregnancy Resource Center, Performing Stars, Friends of the Marin County Libraries, many social programs and local people in need. After your shopping for family and friends please consider some type of donation to a local favorite charity (any time of the year!)

*Note we will be closed 12/24, 25, 31, and Jan 1, 2.

Our purpose and repurposing

2011-12-08T10:23:00.000-08:00

The purpose of our store is actually more than one explanation:

- We offer items in good-to-new condition at below retail prices
- Money from consigning goes into your account (store credit or payment)
- Shoppers can buy less retail items so hopefully manufacturers will stop over-creating
- You want your items to be donated to local people in need
- We offer a way for children to give up outgrown items and build their own account (c/o parent)
- Our store is conveniently located, a friend local shop
- We are a woman-owned small business showing others that they, too, can achieve a goal
- We keep items out of the landfill
- Our commitment to the community includes supporting schools, non-profits, and other programs (currently the Marin/SF Food Bank and Secret Santas of Novato)

Repurposing is not only a creative outlet but also does much of the above! We have stopped selling crib bumpers (for safety sake) and right now I am sitting on three of them, taken in because..."what to do with them?" I researched online {THRIFTY FUN} and found the following suggestions for crib bumpers:

"Recover the foam with other adult prints and take them to nursing homes they make great bedrail guards for those that thrash and bump their legs and arms and helps prevent bedwounds and bruising that can be painful for the elderly."
"Cut them down, fill them with rice and herbs or essential oils, and make some heat packs. Great for helping children off to sleep or keeping little feet warm or, with the right herbs, helping with a chest cold."
"They could be cut into even lengths and the lengths sewn together as a lightweight blanket or portable changing pad."
"Use the bumpers as "trim" on things like laundry baskets, storage bins or diaper pails in the nursery. Since they are part of your set, they will coordinate the entire room for a "designer" look. Don't forget to save some of the bumper for a valance over the window!"
"Why not take a solid color fabric that matches the print best and along the pads, running horizontally, sew on little pockets to house small toys, stuffed animals, shoes, pictures, anything that will look cute in the pockets. Hang the whole pad on the wall. Just make your pockets are the same size and spread them out the same distance along the pad."
"How about simple, small stuffed animals? They'd be easy to cut and sew -- think of a cookie cutter teddy fish or gingerbread man, just larger. Stitch seam binding around the edges."
"Line big baskets with them and use the baskets as toy catchers or organizers."

So....I have three bumpers. Are you up to being crafty? - Stephanie

What's New - List plus announcing MORE Local Artist decor!

2011-12-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

What's new? You'll have to ask again tomorrow (ha!) but here is a list of some items that just arrived....

- White Changing table, daybed style, 2 shelves
- Bright Starts Ingenuity Automatic Bouncer
- Baby Einstein play exersaucer
- Radio Flyer Fold To Go trike (white & purple)
- Playskool sit & walker
- 2 lamps, yellow simple and blue sports
- backpack baby carriers
- Peg Perego high chair
- Leap Frogs, in case, with multiple books/cartridges: 2 Pads, 1 Little Touch
- Shake N Go Speedway with cars
- Plastic tracks
- Instruments
- Baby dolls (no clothes)
- Step 2 Detail Work bench
- Abercrombie wool cardigans
- pink Exersaucer
- I Love Lucy, Vitameatavegaman collector's doll NIB
- Thomas toys

We are pleased to be selling hand-painted unframed canvas artwork by a local (mom) artist! Bright colors, fun designs for boys & girls.

So cute!!

We also have Bezoos brand decor by another (mom) local artist, framed prints with hand embroidered titles. Fun!

White frames set off the red mats

My pictures don't really do them justice!

PLEASE come by to see these pieces in person to get the full effect of colors and designs!!

The List

2011-12-01T16:58:00.000-08:00

Are your children or grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends and family writing lists for gifts? Here are some tempting items in store...

- "Gross (and Annoying) Songs" and activity book $9.99
- Under The Nile fabric ORGANIC doll $19.99
- Sock Monkey $4.99 - OOOPS, AS I TYPED HE SOLD.
- chapter books (A to Z Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Magic Treehouse, etc) $2.99 & up
- K'Nex, Duplo, Megabloks (prices vary)
- NEW robes (3T-5T) $45
- Tinker Bell backpack, lunchbox, outwear (prices vary)
- Backpacks, rolling suitcase (Dora), purses (prices vary)
- Radio Flyer Little Miss Flyer Fold To Go trike $24.99
- child sized 50's diner chair $12.99
- Lakeshore soft airport set $39.99
- DVDs, CDs (prices vary)
- Groovy Girls, baby dolls, doll clothing (prices vary)
- NEW Techno Robots $49
- NEW Bombay kids curtains $29.99
- Fancy dresses and dressy shirts, slacks (prices vary)
- Sleeping bag, plush, like new (forest & bees) $24.99
- wooden toys, pretend tools, Thomas, Melissa and Doug (prices vary)
- board and card games (prices vary)
- local artists' wall decor (prices vary)
- NEW clothing, bedding for babies to toddlers (prices vary), perfect for gifting.

Every day there's something new!

December Sale: 25% off outerwear on regular racks, including Maternity

Special: Save 33% 12/17 - 12/23 (shopping should be fun, not hectic!)

Closed Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1, 2.

Green Gifting...or not!

2011-11-30T15:17:00.000-08:00

During the holiday season I love hearing from customers that they, family and friends have agreed to buy nothing "new" as gifts. What a concept! Of course they find fun toys, books, and great clothing at our store but there are other outlets from which you could provide a "green gift".

Make your own gift, buy resale, give something you have and don't need but someone else does; great solutions for the over-populated retail shelves and under-funded wallets. There are many wonderful blogs that give ideas and instructions to craft items, from clothing to decor, even revitalizing furniture and re-purposing every day items. Small businesses, artists, co-ops, farmers markets, resale shops have many great practical as well as whimsical and fun items for yourself or as gifts.

Sometimes new retail items are picked up just because, on a whim, or it was on sale. Sometimes those gifts don't match the receiver's personality or needs. Do some thinking about those who receive your gifts, who are they, what are their needs, what can they not provide themselves but want, how do they live? Do they even WANT a gift? Perhaps they just want a visit, a call, a written note, or some dish you make that they love.

'Tis the season for evergreens, not over-giving. Ok, so sometimes a horrid sweater makes a great story but for the most part, do your best to consciously buy....or not buy!

Stephanie loves to sort, lucky you!

2011-11-19T12:42:00.000-08:00

    Stephanie has once again made shopping a little bit easier for you this holiday season!
    You'll find a rack before the shoes filled exclusively with dressy clothes, section for boys and one for girls, and a "holiday" boy and girl section (Santas, reindeer, candy, etc decorations on clothing and pajamas).
    The regular 0-12m combined girl/boy month rack is now in-line with the other clothing racks, by the toys. Girls 12-18m and 18-24m now share a rack. Boys 12-18m and 18-24m also now share a rack and boys 2T has its own rack. Goal is to have a dedicated rack for each boys 3T and 4T as well so look for that in the future.
    Most every rack is filled now and more coming for our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR, Black Friday Three Day 50% Sale next Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
    Snow items are on their own rack with snow boots below and gloves. Raincoats are currently on regular clothing racks by size, rainboots are set out by the sport shoes. Umbrellas will be on the backpack stand.
    Organic items are on a rack by maternity and nursing clothing.
    Books on the blue shelves are divided by "board" style, hard cover story books, soft cover, beginning readers, multi-lingual, and instructional (new baby, dentist, your body, etc). One the brown shelves the pregnancy books are on top, followed by newborn care, toddler care and child nutrition, child play and discipline and at the bottom are craft, family and duplicate titles. In the next over brown bookcase are chapter and hardcover books for children who can read into preteen or teenage interest and learning.
    Another goal is for toy "sections" so you can find toys by age and type. We'll see if we can keep it going once it's established ;-)
    Thank you for your participation, consignments, purchases, kind words, words of encouragement, and for telling your friends. Happy holidays!


So fancy! So festive!

Maternity dresses, baby bunting.

Gap leather jacket 18-24m $25.99

Love this! Jean dress, long sleeve shirt, "furry" vest, brown leather mary janes (5T)

Book, chair, colorful outfit (6)

Giant Groovy Girl Princess, wood rocking chair

Barbie Disco Palace, Barbie ballerina, Groovy Girls drum set and chair.

Doll bed with pillow & cover

PBK shelves $34.99

Ball drop $39.99

PBK rocker & ottoman with slipcover

Little Castle pink toile $450

Graco $89.99

Rainboots, funky "tat" items

Backpack carriers

K'nex, Megabloks, instruments, etc

HALF OFF BLACK FRIDAY 3 DAY WEEKEND

2011-11-17T13:41:00.000-08:00

Woohoo!! Next weekend is our BIGGEST sale of the year! We are getting ready, are you?

What better time to use your store credit as it will go twice as far!

Half off...
Friday 11/23 8a-6p
Saturday 11/24 10a-5p
Sunday 11/25 10a-5p

Let's go over some basics:

1) Certain items NEVER go on sale: New Ergo items, Loved Twice items, anything marked "NOT ON SALE" (consignor decision).

2) Please bring your own bags!

3) Know that if we are extremely busy we appreciate your patience.

4) It may be a good choice to shop without kids on these days.

5) Bring your holiday gift list to fill!

6) We cannot put items on hold.

7) No drop offs will be accepted on these three days.

8) Tell a friend!

9) Remember, extended hours on Friday are 8a to 6p, but Sat and Sun are normal store hours.

10) 50% off will be taken at the register (tags show regular prices).

11) NO checks. We accept Visa, MC, debit/ credit, cash (no bills over $20 please)

12) We have a big lot, don't be discouraged if you don't see parking directly in front, come on in!

Thank you!!! We won!!

2011-11-12T16:21:00.000-08:00

Red Tricycle 2011 Consignment store winners

How Exciting and just a little bit overwhelming (which is why it's taken a week to post this) to know that so many voted for us and believe we are the best!!

We must send out Thanks to our consignors and customers, friends and family, everyone who helped support us from our part-time sales to the store we have today.

We are celebrating our third birthday this month, we hope you can join us!

Calendar

HALF OFF (how do you like them costumes?)

2011-10-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

...discount through Sun 10/30...

50% off COSTUMES

50% off Select Strollers

and EVERYTHING ELSE

(except new Ergo and Loved Twice)

25% off!!

Will you please VOTE for us?!

2011-10-26T10:27:00.000-07:00

Click here: VOTE

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We have been nominated for The Best Consignment Shop on Red Tricycle.

We are THRILLED!!!!

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Thank you for your consideration, your patronage, your green spirit!!

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See what we've got Saturday!!

2011-10-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

Costumes -25% this weekend!!

Halloween books -25% this weekend!!

Snow outfits starting to fill up, all sizes.

Snow boots, gloves, too.

NEW items for babies and kids

More NEW...

...and more...

...and more!! We'll have more to put out soon. From clothes to shoes to blankets, etc.


Used in good condition (no hood) Ergo Sport with teething pads $71

Pink & White wooden art desk and chair $40

Pink & White wooden coat rack $9.99

Wooden toddler bed, painted light green $40

Travel & Safety items

Rainboots, Giants cap (costume), NEW American Girl arts & crafts, Lightning roller skates, little Snoopy, (Kellogg's bowl just sold!!). Plus the bookshelf itself is just 39.99

The NEW items shown here will benefit Loved Twice with each purchase. We have priced each piece below retail for you. We will still accept 0-12m clothing and blankets on their behalf, as well.

Thank you!

Recommendations

2011-10-08T15:38:00.000-07:00

I like what I like and I love it when when others also like whatever I recommend or display. This time my daughter (10 years old) dressed the mannequin and I must say it gets my "approval"!

Purple long sleeve tee under a knit hoodie, khakis and snow boots!

Other items on the shelves are Playdoh, Goodnight Moon, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Lakeshore learning games, Tell Me Why #2, art smocks.

Classic books are displayed in the book area, top shelf, as well as bi-lingual and "life" books (i.e. I'm a Big Brother), board books are down low, story books higher and we have Step 1-3 beginning readers, too!

Games and puzzles are with toys on the shelf wall, Arts & Crafts are on the shelves near the window. Front display by the big windows (no kids allowed) shows off tons of great items!

If you have a recommendation for an item we carry, let Stephanie know and we'll display it!

Benefitting Loved Twice and Inside Look

2011-10-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

Many wonderful things in our store right now! You can shop for gifts, holidays, coming winter, special occasions, first or more complex toys and crafts, furniture, reading material and so much more...

Sales of certain (NEW!) items directly benefit the charity LovedTwice.org and we are pleased to be able to offer Zutano, Kicky Pants, Oilily, KissyKissy, Cate and Levi, Sophie the Giraffe, baby sets and more!! These items are on a rack next to the desk. Please check it out, thanks! (note Athletic wear is now on its own rack nearby)

See the great stuff our consignors bring in...

COSTUMES!!

Rain, Snow boots, Rain coats, Snow clothes

Organic clothing and blankets, etc

Girls and Boys 10 - 14/16!

Strollers: Bugaboo Frog for $500 and Maclaren TechnoXT $142.50 (plus ALL strollers are 25% off!!)

White train table with drawers, American Girl crafts

Chicco (key' koh) high chair with multiple trays

A growth chart to over 6ft (trust me, it happens FAST; my oldest will be 18 and 6ft this year!!!! - Steph)

Soft large play horse, yeehaw!

Sit with Spidey

Barbie Big Wheel - yea!

Wooden glider horse and multilevel garage

Crafts, learning tools, most never used!

Dining boosters (Cooshee and Prince Lionheart, etc)

Beautiful rocking bassinet by Eddie Bauer, HALF OFF! Other furniture is 25% off!

Safety gates, most not used!

Pretty and pregnant? Absolutely!!

Work clothes for your pregnancy? Sure!

Wooden train tracks and other Thomas items

Section on the rack near desk just for Dressy Boy clothes!

Same rack (for now) holds SNOW clothes!

Ch-ch-changes to ch-ch-checks!

2011-09-25T13:47:00.000-07:00

If you would like a check we will ONLY MAIL them from now on, $1 fee. We have tried a few ways to get checks done and we believe this will be streamlined and efficient. Requested checks will be sent out 1x week so expect 5-10 days for your check to arrive after you have made your request.

The BEST way to deal with store credit is to spend it with us! Next best is to call, email or come by and request a check to be mailed.

New procedures can take a while to get used to and we understand everyone is busy. Please know we are ch-ch-changing this procedure because we feel it is in everyone's best interest!

Remember, as always, we are grateful for you!

THIS Sunday is Appel & Frank's Babes & Babies in San Francisco!!

2011-09-22T10:48:00.000-07:00

THIS SUNDAY, 9/25/11!

What a great time to be having a baby! Appel & Frank's events are very popular, full of wonderful finds!!

Appel & Frank's 'Babes & Babies’ Shopping Event

New & expecting moms are invited for a day of shopping, eduction and information! Shop from 55 designers and companies offering baby and toddler clothing, accessories, gear, toys, resources and much more...all at discounted prices. Enjoy speakers and seminars on breastfeeding, sleep training, choking & CPR and more. Gift bags for the first 200 families, on-site photo shoots, play space for kids and a raffle with top prizes including $500 to Tea Collection, Stokke high chair, diaper bags, infant swings etc... The first 50 shoppers to spend $50 will receive an adorable pajama set from Tea Collection!

The event will be held on Sunday, September 25 from 9:30am - 2:00pm at the JCC San Francisco (3200 California Street @ Presidio). Admission is 2 for $8 at appelandfrank.com or $5 each online or at the door.

Speakers and Workshops

10:00am
BREASTFEEDING
Come ask your breastfeeding questions in this group Q & A session led by internationally board certified lactation consultant, Jennifer Suffin. Whether you are pregnant with questions about getting started, a new parent with challenges, getting ready to go back to work, or thinking about weaning, the goal of this session is to provide you with practical answers and empowering support.
Contact: www.careinthecurve.com, enn@careinthecurve.com or 415.939.7877

11:00am
DEVELOPING HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS
Sleep consultant Angelique Millette will cover questions and concerns regarding infant sleep to help you and your family become well on your way to happy, healthy sleep habits! This workshop will cover baby sleep needs and how best to help little ones establish sleep habits/patterns. Also addressed are such issues as: how developmental milestones impact infant sleep development and what to do, SIDS guidelines, naps, dropping night feeds, no/low cry sleep methods vs. crying methods vs. parent presence methods. Many sleep arrangements will be discussed: co-sleeping, room-sharing, crib sleeping, siblings sharing rooms, twins.
Contact: www.angeliquemillette.com, angelique@angeliquemillette.com, 415.785.4180

12:00
ASK THE ADVICE NURSE
Come ask Nurse Judy from Noe Valley Pediatrics any questions you have about your little one. Topics can include teething, colic, fevers, common colds, vaccinations and anything else you are concerned or curious about. Nurse Judy also runs small group classes for parents on topics that include safety, illness, solid foods and parenting.
Contact: www.nursejudy.net

1:00pm
CHOKESAVING FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Safety Training Seminars will present an informational seminar on how to save a choking child or infant. In the United States, over 3000 people die each year from choking and many of these deaths could have been easily prevented. Learn how to save a choking child or choking infant and practice on one of the realistic manikins, with instructors available to answer any questions.
Contact: www.safetytrainingseminars.com, office@safetytrainingseminars.com or 415.437.1600

Tell them Marin Kids & Maternity Consignment sent you!

Window Wednesday is back - see, plus SF Birth and Baby Fair!

2011-09-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

Photos from around the shop, not quite as good as being here and showing us your smiling face but it gives you an idea of our great selection!

New kidlet seating area to look at books with parents!

Board games brings families together!

Rock on a white stallion.

Honey-rrific sleeping bag.

NILO table! Wooden dollhouse and Mega Bloks wagon.

For your little sportster.

Cleats for soccer, football, baseball. Bike helmets. Safety gear.

Groovy Girl accessories! (drum set, bed, etc)

MATERNITY IS 50% OFF RIGHT NOW!

ORGANIC clothing and other items

ARE YOU PREGNANT or just had a baby? Head to the Birth and Baby Fair, San Francisco!

Sunday, OCTOBER 2, 20011 at the Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason.

For more details: Birth and Baby Fair

Give-Aways, new products, local designers and more!

Layers, Summer Markdowns, and control

2011-09-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

LAYERS
What to do with fun summer dresses, strappy and tank tops, shorts and capris? LAYER! Add a thermal long sleeved shirt under a cotton dress, add tights and warm boots - a Fall Outfit! For boys, let them wear their favorite cargo shorts with leggings or thermal pants underneath and put a long sleeve tee under their favorite sport tank and off they go, warmer but still in their favorite clothes from summer!

I put some examples up on our store's door, hanging a nylon vest over a light tee with jean skirt and leggings. Cargo shorts with long sleeve onsie. Floral overalls over zip hoodie sweater. So many possibilities to extend the wearability of your kids' clothes....PLUS we're going to have a BLOW OUT Summer Sale next week so you can practice this technique...

SUMMER MARKDOWNS

STARTING WED 9/21 -

SELECT SUMMER CLOTHING IS 60% off!

All kids sizes, Maternity, many styles!!

CONTROL

Control is hard when you're young. Sometimes your words get stuck in your head, your actions are over-reactions, and you are having so much fun your forget the rules. Please remember to be with your kids in the store. We have one play table and a selection of "store" toys to play with. If you want your child to try a toy that is priced to sell you must attend them closely and please put the item back on the shelf. Please ask to open any bag or remove tape to check out an item more thoroughly. We bag and tape to keep the items together and kids safe. When items are stained, damaged, or parts go missing it means someone will not get their consignment percentage from a sale. Help your fellow consignors get their dues ;-)

Do you want help for a few minutes with kids so you can shop? If we have the time we're happy to assist watching your kids. Are you in a hurry? We can help you find what you're looking for on the floor so you can get out fast. Need something from up high or that is packaged? We're available. Want to check stock before you drive down? Give us a call. Have a compliment, complaint, news or anything to share? Stephanie wants to hear from you.

Friday - I spy a.....(pics)

2011-09-16T15:49:00.000-07:00

A quick look around the store and there are always some great pieces here! Take a look...

Toddler Seat-of-their-own

Hot little pepper!

Fun boots

Kettler trike with handle & cup holder

Kettler Balance Bike with hand brake

Exersaucer in primaries

New In Box learning toy

Chapter books & series, learning & more

Mad Hatter costume sz 5-6

Build your own ship

Sit on your back or at the table

a-mazing fun

FAO Schwarz Jack-in-the-Box and LARGE Groovy Girl princess

Winter jackets (some 1/2 off)

JJ Cole Bundle Me's

Goofy giraffe bank for a goofy kid

Peek-A-Pooh changing table with drawer & shelves, pad. Also baby scale and nursing pillows.

Kettler play yard with adjustable pad height. Also, bouncer seats.

Shabby country star hooks, Wendy Bellissimo BEE wall shelf with hooks.

Pooh bouncer with mobile, wooden rocking cradle.

LARGE wooden dollhouse you can paint or wallpaper!

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2011-09-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

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We hope to see you soon!

Fancy Shmancy (pics)

2011-09-11T12:50:00.000-07:00

Halloween is next, then Thanksgiving, then more holidays! We are getting in rain gear, snow gear and getting back to clothing for the cooler days and nights. We have in two 4T white boy's dress shirts, never worn, with ties. We have nice cords, khakis, slacks, smocked outfits, blazers too. More in the store! Here are some plaids, reds, greens, etc....

Preppy or Punk, plus costumes!

Snowflake dress, long sleeve shirt, quilted jacket, and snow boots. Ready to go!

3T Imp green velvet blazer and a Scottish wool kilt

10/12 vest-n-shirt for big sister

3T black velvet ribbon with rosette

6X Bluberri Blvd knit coat

18/24m Herringbone or Velour & plaid

12/18m variety of Velvet

Friday, another spy day! (pics)

2011-09-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

Ending the work week (well, for some of you) on an up note, here are pictures of some great items we have in store!!

HUGE Millennium Falcon with figures, sounds, ship, OH MY!

Fun blue LED light and pretty, small rug.

Girl's bike with tassels and training wheels.

Simple Bjorn seat, TRAIN TABLE!

Mega Bloks truck with blocks.

Box of Mega Bloks, construction style.

Rocking horse, Peg horse.

FP Little People Barn with animals and farmer.

Tinker Toy Jr, NEW Bionicle set!

Half off!

2 Pali white changing tables!

Fast and sporty mobiles (50% off!)

Gentle gliding rocker (50% off!)

Fleurville diaper bag. Maternity clothing (50% off!)

All sorts of seats for eating!

Pretty dress (girl size 16)

Rain gear has started to come in.

Lunch carriers, backpacks, totes, purses!

NEW Ergo baby carrier items, food warmers, etc.

Wonderful doll house (reduced to $100!) with accessories

BEAUTIFUL crib set consigned by Mr. Heller!

Woody costume (7-8)

Lots of gates!

Kettler wooden, adj height play yard, and bouncy seats, Boppy pillow.

Thanks for looking, we hope to see you soon!

We are full!

2011-09-08T10:45:00.000-07:00

What does this mean, "we are full"? It means we can't take in more items due to the fact that the back room is full of items that need to be entered, plus we have enough items on the floor and in bins ready to be put out.

How does this happen? Stephanie is entry-person-extraordinaire, but alas she's only one person. Just yesterday she had to stay home with her son who had a fever. That means no entry done. Plus, she gets two days off, which she is taking nowdays (for the most part!).

When will the store be accepting again? We are taking in 3 types of items: Costumes, Rain, and Snow. Everything else will have to wait until (hopefully) next week when the new list of Accepting is put up. But, it may happen that we are still full.

Full, good or bad? It's both! We understand you have nice items to leave with us but we also have many great items already here ready to be bought! Thank you for your understanding. Our store wouldn't be anything without you!

Friday, spy day! (pics)

2011-09-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

I spy with my little eye things that are in great condition at great prices!

FP Rainforest Cradle swing with Swing Away mobile

HALF OFF bath!

HALF OFF play mats!

Backpacks, lunches, etc

Mattresses (1 organic), bed rails

stroller frames

WonderDads books!

soothing night light

crib toys

Shorts, Capris, Jeans, Cargos, Khakis, Skirts

Size 6 pretty dress outfit, coats

be a BEE!

Bounce and Rock

wooden mini wagon

wooden house, rocking neighing pony

Bubbles, Horse, Heffalump, Hopping ball

dolls in various shapes and sizes

toddler good times

Barbie Dance Palace

kids' belts

Onesies new in package

Warm jackets

tutus are too cute

Fairy and fancy hanger, wall shelf

HALF OFF nursing pillows and covers!

Jeep Liberty with iPod station

Bugaboo Frog with all accessories only $500!

Chicco basic stroller

and more strollers

lighter weight strollers

Backpacks

mini backpack

"messenger" bags

bag and mini wooden rocking chair

Read, write, draw!

white Pali changing tables

vroooom Racer Bed Tent

Pooh bouncer with mobile

Saturday, flatter day!

2011-08-27T12:21:00.000-07:00

We are flattered that so many of you shop and consign with us! Exersaucers, upholstered glider/rocker and ottoman, Dora Sit-n-Spin, tricycle with handle, wooden high chairs, games, changing tables, Fisher Price Cradle-n-Swings, Eddie Bauer bassinet, bedding, costumes, cloth diapering, twin bedding, small decor rug, etc etc etc!

Here are some new pictures of items in right now...

Darth & Stormy potato heads

Newborn size Princess Leia costume

Legacy Series LARGE Millennium Falcon with characters, sounds, etc

take dollies for a stroll

Precious Pearls Magna bike with training wheels and Disney Princess bell

Barbie Party Palace with disco ball

large plastic play pony for dolls

Backpack carriers

portable swing

mini wooden child's rocking chair

colorful bouncer vibration seat

open top Pooh swing

rock-a-snail

rock-a-butterfly

Jump!

Lakeshore book stand and LOTS of books

Fleurville diaper bag

framed cross-stitch Animal ABC's

safety gates, fireplace gate, Superyards

Wonder Pets, Daffy, Elmo NIB

foam floor puzzle mats

long wooden train

Bumbos, dining boosters, high chairs

Tonka Coast Guard helicopter

Soccer, Football/Baseball cleats, size 3-4-5 shoes and sport accessories

My Brest Friend, Boppy nursing pillows and wedges

Holiday romper and wool coat with hat

SWIM is 50% off as are sandals and water shoes!!

Christmas and other holidays books, Shabby non-toxic finish table/stand

Athletic clothing 2T-14/XL is 25% OFF!!

wooden toys and puzzles

This is what we have Thursday (pics)

2011-08-25T09:42:00.000-07:00

Dining boosters, High chairs, Bumbos

baby scale

glider bassinet with custom bedding $125

one white changing table without drawers, one with

nursing covers, bras, tops

diaper bags, maternity wear, organic clothing

electronic and hand food mills

build your own fun!

wooden Ark, wooden puzzle ball, fabric elephants

kids LOVE this little cart

HUGE Millennium Falcon with characters, sounds, etc!!! $100

Plan Toys Chalet house $65

sittin' with Lightnin'

school or daycare backpack

backpack, lunch box with stainless thermos

lightweight Chicco stroller

trike with handle

3 star, 3 hook wall decor (50% off)

wrapped canvas train print (50% off)

square framed print (50% off)

small accent rug (50% off)

padded storage ottoman

"ribbity" room light (50% off)

pretty nursing pillow

NEW nap mat

refreshed 0-12m rack (rack is half off the last day of each month!) and we have a bin of select pieces at 50% off right now!

Learn something new every day!

2011-08-20T19:33:00.000-07:00

School's in! We have items to help many ages learn something new.

Beginning readers steps 1-4

New baby, Babysitter, Baby Signs. We also have older kids books on fiction and non-fiction, and pregnancy and child guides.

ABC, 123, touch, listen, learn

Foreign language books

Puzzles for different ages

Music players, CDs, instruments

Pretend play with dolls, kids learn from adults so see how they treat others

Pretend play with tools, kids mimic adults so include them in your everyday activities

Building helps fine motor skills

Get active, move while playing

Potty training happens at a variety of ages

Make learning fun

Plenty to learn when doing arts & crafts

New foods, bottle, cups, using tableware

Learning to walk and run


Learn a sport, dress up and practice manners. We have dance wear and shoes, cleats, sport clothing and uniforms.

Some products we carry NEW! Ergo, CuCuYo, Bezoos

2011-08-19T16:03:00.000-07:00

We have ERGO Baby carriers, inserts and waist extensions nwe from the manufacturer in select styles, and we will carry them used when consigned.

Our store is carrying some of the remaining stock of Cu Cu Yo items! We have the Ori changing station (now only $25!) and the Honu stroller blanket (now only $35!). These come in a wonderful variety of colors and are extremely convenient.

We have just gotten in some delightful prints with hand-sewn titles from Bezoos, local artist Tori Berghoff's line of original artwork! Framed in white, glass fronts and matching mattes, option to hang or stand up, these are adorable as a group or individually. Only $35 each! Check out her site - http://www.bezoos.com

Beezoos and Cu Cu Yo on display!

Note: these items are not included in discounts, thank you.

Window Wednesday - Things are going swimmingly!

2011-08-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

50% off Swimwear for Maternity and kids, including wetsuits, floatsuits, vests, goggles, water shoes plus sandals!!

Just beachy! Kids & Maternity swimwear 50% off


Look out - shark towel!

Water shoes and sandals 50% off

Rocking butterfly $30

Doll strollers, wooden train, American Girl school desk

Fisher Price Treehouse, foam floor mats, cardboard blocks

Thomas Take Along, K'Nex, Duplo, Stackers, Megabloks

Tri-wheel ride on, seat with 360 tray, 50s diner kids chair


Trike with push bar

Tiny Radio Flyer wagon, RF tri-wheel scooter, Ark, wooden high chair


Wooden rocking airplane, fabric scooting horsey

0-12m rack (always half off last day of the month)

Fabric storage ottoman/seat

Cradle N Swings

Upholstered glider with ottoman $250

fabric wall hanging All About Me (put in your own information!)

Foreign language kids books!

ATHLETIC shop: clothing (25% off) and cleats

Maternity clothing xs-3x, bras, belly bands, Nursing

We sell NEW Ergos! (only mfr sales when avail, no discounts)

Remember those NEW fancy dresses? One is still in stock 3T, $30!!!

Decor and mattresses (50% off!) and other pretty pictures

2011-08-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

Check out our Sales then come on by for some GREAT values!!!

Lamps, prints, frames, wall stickers, etc

Pottery Barn rocker & ottoman, maternity wear, sadle shoes, blankets (most are marked down 30%), wall box/shelf, PBK frames, etc

Mobiles, clocks, changing table

Swing, changing table, pillows, wall decor

Photo/football cards/memory boards

High chairs, dining boosters, Bumbo seat

One Step Ahead adj chair, Eddie Bauer wooden high chair

Eddie Bauer bassinet

Crib mattresses, Arm's Reach Cosleepers

Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag

You can make up the CUTEST outfits here or create a school uniform, get a costume, dance wear, athletic clothing (on sale!), cloth diapers and so much more!

Window Wednesday - Showing off!

2011-08-10T11:56:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic Back To School Sale, thanks everyone! We have more deals on the way (have you checkedout our monthly sales?) so stay tuned. Meanwhile have a look at some of the terrific items we have in-store right now...

Monthly Sales

Rockabye baby is easy with this glider bed seat.

Buzz to school!

Dahling, you look fabulous!

LOVE materni-tee, woven coat, pretty nursing cover.

Organic infant to kids clothing section

CuCuYo!! Ori now $25, Honu now $35!!

Costumes big & small.

Infant scale

Boppy, organic wash cloths, clothing size dividers.

Go Giants!

Games for the whole family!

Incredible buy on Hooked On Phonics.

Activity block fun!

Plush pull pony

Little People tree house

Hover craft!

IKEA Mammut table & chairs

Bounce & Spin Zebra x 2!!

Vtech dancing bear (kids love this!)

Peg Perego High Chair

One Step Ahead adjustable seat

DARLING boy's coat and hat!

Pajama Talk

2011-08-05T13:20:00.000-07:00

I had a discussion today with a customer regarding flame retardant, flame resistant, and snug-fitting. I ended up online researching specifics and found a great basic article on Consumer Reports.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/baby-clothes/baby-clothes-buying-advice/baby-clothes-safety-/baby-clothes-safety-.htm

I did not know that under 9 months sleepwear has no requirement. You may find new information yourself.

Keep up-to-date with safety issues and share your knowledge!

REMINDER - Safety Guy Jon Frank from Cradle Rock will be in-store Saturday, August 13, 11a!! Home safety issues will be discussed.

Window Wednesday - Back to School Sale prep week!

2011-08-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

Back to School Sale - 50% off (most) EVERYTHING in the store for 3 days, Aug 5-7!!! That's this weekend, folks!

The following items may or may not still be available by the sale so come on in, we're open 10-5 Wed-Sun!

Cleats for soccer/football/baseball, golf shoes, regular shoes, boots, sandals, tennies, etc

Eddie Bauer wooden High Chair $60

Hats and more hats

Swim wear for our late warm summer

Toddler fun!

CARS Lightening bike with training wheels, Mini Glider bike

Maclaren Techno XT $142

Peg Perego, Mtn Buggy, Combi, Bugaboo Frog, Inglesina

Pink lacrosse stick, ball, carrying case! $49.99

Preggo? We have clothes from shorts to dresses to jeans & more

Pink walker, pink exersaucer

Pretend play with puppets and other characters

Backpack carriers for hiking, gardening, etc

Bundle Me's

Cradle N Rock swings!

Eddie Bauer bassinet, Pack-n-Play, Tot Block, Cosleeper

NEW books from WonderDads!

Little Tikes Picnic Table $50

Hand crocheted blankets

Wooden rocking horse

Bouncer, vibration, rocking seats

Pretty purple maternity dress with Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag

Organic clothing rack!

Window Wednesday - Come and get it!

2011-07-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

Oooh, great drop offs, see for yourself!!

Petunia Picklebottom diaper bags

Pottery Barn Kids rocker with jacquard cover $400

TAG Think n Grow Amazing Tracker $32.99

Baby Style sheep rocker $42.99

FP Bounce n Spin Zebra $21.99

Parents cash register $14.99

TAG wooden arc (you fill) $32.99

Bead mazes, shape sorters, pull toys, etc

Rock Em Sock Em Robots $9.99

bin full of "construction" and tools

Wooden toys

Tekno electronic dog, Doll stroller, Runt bike

Littlest Pet Shop

Building for all ages

Puzzles from knob to jigsaw

Bundle Me's by JJ Cole Collections

Chicco, with bassinet feature $65

Backpack carriers, front carriers, wraps, ERGO

Tricycles, Sit N Spin


Vtech Sit to Stand Dancing Tower $29.99

Maclaren Techno XT, Boys 24" bike

BOB Revolution $200

Bugaboo Frog with adapter and accessories $500

Quinny Buzz with accessories $365.00

Peg Perego Pliko Lite $162.50

Girls Swim 30% off

Boys Swim 30% off

Kidco Hearthgate Model G70c $91.99

wooden cradle, Nursery Rhyme talking bear, etc

Eddie Bauer bassinet $119.99

Dining boosters for table and chair

Potty time!

Laugh and Learn Learning Home with accessories $39.99

Throwing around some (brand) names...

2011-07-23T09:48:00.000-07:00

Ever heard of these? We carry them (and more!)...

- Lego, Mega Bloks, Duplo, Thomas, Brio, K'Nex, Matchbox, Little Tikes, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Melissa and Doug, train table, Playmobil, Fisher Price, Little Tikes, Radio Flyer, Bionicle, Hot Wheels, Vtech, Leap Frog, Groovy Girl, Manhattan Baby, Baby Einstein, HABA, Learning Curve, Nick Jr, Mattel, Milton Bradley, Discovery Channel, Plan Toys, Pottery Barn Kids, Crayola, Tiny Love, Disney, Sesame Street, Playdoh, IKEA, Parents, etc (toys, games, puzzles, learning, arts and crafts)

- Gymboree, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Catimini, KissyKissy, Hanna Andersson, Levi, Charlie Rocket, Flap Happy, Zutano, Columbia, Carriage Boutique, Tea, Carters, Janie and Jack, Osh Kosh, Nike, Genuine Merchandise, Petit Bateau, Maggie and Zoe, Absorba, Amy Coe, Paul Frank, Penelope Mack, Sweet Potatoes, Agabang, Under the Nile, etc (children's clothing)

- Fuzzi Bunz, gDiapers, Diaperaps, Lite Wraps, Bumkins, Dappi, Kooshies, Gerber, etc (cloth diapering)

- Stride Rite, Nike, Converse, Umi, Pediped, See Kai Run, Keds, Crocs, Airwalk, Elefanten, Teva, Keen, Primigi, Havianas, Superga, Robeez, Acorn, Dr Martens, Sperry, Pazitos, Easton, Adidas, Capezio, etc (shoes, dance, sport)

- 7 for Humanity, Joe's Jeans, A Pea in the Pod, Mimi, Japanese Weekend, Olian, Babystyle, Thyme, Duo, Gap Maternity, Cadeau, Noppies, Mame Maternity, Glamour Mom, Belly Bandit, Boppy, My Brest Friend, Petunia Picklebottom, Skip Hop, Columbia, Diaper Dude, etc (maternity and nursing clothing, undergarments, support, diaper bags)

- New Native Carrier, Baby Bjorn Sport, ERGO, Maya Wrap, Moby, Wrap, Kangaroo Carrier, Kelty, etc (baby carriers)

- Scholastic, Golden Books, Eric Carle, Sandra Boynton, Dorling Kindersley, Dr Seuss, Priddy, Random House, Dr Sears, What to Expect, Penelope Leach, Tracy Hogg, etc (books)

- Graco, Peg Perego, Evenflo, Quinny, Baby Jogger, Baby Trend, Combi, Kolcraft, Aprica, Maclaren, BOB, Bugaboo, Chicco, Inglesina, Jeep, Eddie Bauer, One Step Ahead, Zooper, etc (strollers)

- Graco, Eddie Bauer, One Step Ahead, Fisher Price, Evenflo, Peg Perego, Mutsy, Baby Trend, Fisher Price, Bumbo, Prince Lionheart, Regalo, Stokke, Safety 1st, etc (high chairs and dining boosters)

- Radio Flyer, K2, Marin, Trail-A-Bike, Runt Bike, Kettler, D'Lite Trailer, Fisher Price, MTX, Topeak, Kindersitz, Bell, etc (bikes, trikes, trailers, helmets)

- Delta, Pali, Dutailier, Stokke, Learning Tower, Arm's Reach, Graco, Badger Basket Co, Cosco, Dex, Evenflo, Gerry, IKEA, Little Tikes, Lakeshore, Pacific Rim, Pottery Barn Kids, etc (furniture)

and....Swings, Jumperoos, Exersaucers, Tunnels, Tents, Sleeping Bags and Bedding, Decor, Monitors, Potties, Safety, Bath, ORGANIC, Bottles, Plates, Utensils, Bibs, Music, Movies, Hats...and more!

Chairs!

2011-07-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

Two high chairs came in yesterday and we have others, more coming!


Super Seat by Summer with moving tray, booster seat for chair $19.99	.

Peg Perego Primo Pappa Rocker in excellent condition $99 (retails $200)

Easy Grow by Mutsy with infant seat, bar, adj height $99 (retails $200)


Grow With Me by One Step Ahead, adj seat & footrest, pad, buckles $45.99

We have a blond glider with soft blue & yellow cushions, mini Giraffe seat, Fisher Price Cradle -N Swings, Bumbos, ride on fire truck, rocking sheep by Baby Style, rocking horse, fabric sit-in car by Baby Style, portable dining boosters, strollers, pop up play tents....and more!!

SAVE 30% on Swim, Dresses, Overalls, Rompers, Shorts

right now thru 7/31!!

(kids & maternity)

Window Wednesday - Beat the heat

2011-07-20T16:23:00.000-07:00

Whew! Summer's on and here are some fun things to add to your day from our store...

Blow up the pit and throw in the balls, add kids - good times!

Swinging from a tree (or swing set) in the shade sounds good!

Create your own castle and put a moat around it!

Kids have energy and you don't? Let them play with Elmo while you watch and laugh!

Dunking practice with the a/c on - good times!


Music calms the hottest beast.

Lay low and do puzzles!

Let the kids "take a drive"down PCH...!

Soft and stackable, plenty to learn from and play with when you don't yet walk.

Pretend you are a mermaid, too!

SAVE 25% on bath tubs, bath toys and towels - get wet!!

Also save 25% on clothing sizes 7-14, and eatery stuff (bottles, bibs, utensils, etc)

PLUS now through 7/31

SAVE 30% on...

Shorts, Swim wear, Dresses, Skirts, Overalls, Rompers

for kids AND maternity!!

discounts cannot be combined, thank you.

Crib, Changing Tables, Bikes, Backpack Carriers & more

2011-07-17T11:45:00.000-07:00

VERY cute set just came in, matching Pooh crib and changing station. As a set with changing pad and mattress, only $300!!

Start 'em off right!

Stokke changing station with unique shape, pad, shelves (this piece of furniture transforms for older kids!)

We have girls' two wheelers, runt bikes (for tweens!), jogging strollers, backpack carriers, NEW ERGO carriers, Sports shirts/shorts/shoes, portable basketball hoop, stationary soccer ball, bike helmets, wetsuits, life vests, hats and infant sunglasses, rash guards, shoes, and all sorts of other ways to keep active this summer!

Window Wednesday - mini peek

2011-07-13T09:51:00.000-07:00

We're back.Mondays and Tuesdays are our days off again so today is our first day back and we are ready to go! Here are some of the great items in store as of today...

Athletic and sports wear! Shirts, shorts, skirts for boys & girls. We also carry sports shoes and some equipment.

So cute! Plush bird purse. We have purses, backpacks, sacks for kids.

Animals, songs and music for baby's crib.

Pillow Pet bumblebee!

PBK frames, pretty white & pink curtains.

PBK basket liners and curtain panel.

Lamps, PBK decor, pin wall hanging, clocks.

Baby's first bikini (new with tags!)

Instruments and musical toys.

Darth Vader's Tie Advanced x1 Starfighter

Inglesina single stroller.

Havianas flip flops with "jewels"!

Tutus, dance wear, leotards, tights. We also have dance shoes from ballet to jazz to tap.

Pink and brown Fleurville Sling Tote.

Petunia Picklebottom satin messenger/backpack.

Shoed for girls from toddler 3 to large 4.

Shoes for boys from toddler 3 to large 4.

Much more to see, just come by Wed - Sun from 10-5!

Thankful Thursday! (pics)

2011-07-07T15:57:00.000-07:00

So much gratitude flowing around here! Look at the great items we have in stock as of today...

Leap Frog, Manhattan Baby, Fisher Price, Baby Einstein, Tiny Love, Discovery Toys, Lamaze, Mattel, Infantino, Carter's, Gund, K's Kids, Rich Frog, Disney, Latitiude, Battat, Lakeshore, Sternlater, etc for babies!

Growing up? We have potties, potty seats, books on potty training.

Converse and more for big girls (these are sz large 2-4)

Faux suede cushions, honey wood glider for only $80

Mobiles, crib toys, crib bedding (we don't do bumpers), mattress protectors, blankets, quilts, toddler bedding, twin bed items, curtains, valance, bookcases, pack-n-plays, bouncer seats

crib or toddler mattresses like new (except for the price!)

These adorable prints retailed for $59 each, they are now $14.99 ea!

Stackers, sorters, teething, chimes, balls, open/close, dolls, fabric books, vehicles, kitchen play, characters, animals, nesting, bath toys, blocks, music, puzzles, wooden, rocking horses, Harley Davidson scooter, doll houses, games, learning, arts and crafts, train table, learn to juggle, super heroes, purses, dress up

This fantastic stroller is a Quinny with all the trimmings!! $365

Portable basketball hoop anyone?

Learn many things with this Vtech Write and Learn Desk (with stool) $50

There is no exersaucer better suited to a princess $35

Two story, trifold Fisher Price doll house with accessories! $40

Quality HABA wooden ball drop with funny heads. $45.99

We mentioned puzzles, right? For all ages!

Wodoen puzzles with knobs for the younger set.


Blocks! From Fisher Price, Lego, Brio, Duplo, Mega Bloks, etc.

Thank you to our consignors for their gently used (sometimes still new) items, cared for and brought in for the next child to play with!

Back to the Future (or... We are open 5 days a week again!)

2011-07-06T13:31:00.000-07:00

Summer time...heat, sun, water, fruits and vegetables, friends and family! For us at the store we have found this summer to need a little change up and so we have gone back to our 5 days a week schedule....

NEW:

10a - 5p

Wednesday - Sunday

Thanks for sticking with us!

Summer can affect all types of schedules. I personally LOVE to sleep in but I don't get to this year as my son's summer camp has us up and out the door by 8:15. Sleep schedules for children can be affected by the longer daylight hours so if you struggle with this you may want to invest in black out curtains for your child's room, or begin a new bedtime routine that involves longer quiet time, saying goodnight to the sunset, etc.

If you can afford to give your children a late wake up time then enjoy the long days to the fullest! Trips further from home can be done with ease if your children activities aren't crammed into the same old timing. Take advantage of the cooler evenings with outdoor play and neighborly visits. Watch the sunset on the coast, listen to the crickets and frogs, see how everything changes as night falls.

- Stephanie

Sneak peeks to store goodness!

2011-07-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

(Remember, we're CLOSED tomorrow, Mon July 4!!)

Too many great things to keep to ourselves! Check out these great items in store today...

May the Force be with you

Hawaii represented

Aloha spirit clothing

Reds, Whites, Blues, Combinations there of, Books

Drawer stand $19.99 perfect for Legos and K'nex, Art Supplies, Hair and Makeup, etc

Vintage German wooden "growth chart"

Preggo swim wear, infant to 14/XL swim wear, hats

Just a portion of July Sales items, dishes, plates, utensils, bibs, etc

Soft sit in car

Toddler bed and matching drawer bedside stand WITH mattress $75

Plush covered Giraffe toddler stool $8.99

Fisher Price My Little Lamb Cradle 'n Swing $77.50

Among crib bedding we have twin mattress bedding

open back book shelf $19.99

Stokke (love their creative designs!) changing table with pad, side storage bins $250

bookshelf with backing, upper trim $50

Reduced price on this comfy glider - Now $99!


approx 5ft tall, 2 adj shelves, bottom drawer $60

We also have girls' bikes, strollers from frame style to carriage to jogger, bike helmets, games, bath tubs and bath toys (25% off this month), Nursing camis and covers and diaper bags, Rocking horse, Rocking dog, Backpack carriers, NEW Ergo carries, infant Gymini play mats, dolls, blocks, books, pictures, train table, bouncer seats, dining booster seats...AND MORE!! See you soon!