Driving home from the mall last week, I discovered a little shop on Valley Forge Road with strollers out front for sale! Slamming on the the brakes, I quickly made the turn into the small shopping area. I was practically licking my lips, ready to sweap up that jogging stroller that had caught my eye.
We were greeted as we walked in the door, by a nice woman who explained the layout of the store. My husband went to conquer the downstairs, while I roamed the top floor. There some nice items, but the selection wasn't very big for 9 month old clothes. The prices weren't that cheap either. A used Carter's outfit was only a dollar cheaper than what I could have found new. I was discouraged.
But wait, there was the stroller! I quickly made my way to the prize. It was beautiful...and expensive. $110 for a used stroller? Granted, they are expensive new, but I've seen these strollers sell for $60 at the big consignment sales, and I just couldn't in conscience buy it.
I made my way downstairs to meet my husband and see what he had found. He was eyeing up a shopping cart cover that was $16. Again, too expensive for used status. But then I had an idea! If the owner was selling items at high prices, she probably paid good money for consignment items. I mentally listed through the four bags of clothes and multiple baby gear items I don't use anymore. Dollar signs chinged in my mental register.
Did I get to unload my stuff and get lots of money? NO! They only buy items twice a year and the next buying time was in August!!! So overall, the trip was a bust. Not that the store isn't worth checking out, just don't go expecting to save a lot of money.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
It's Fun to Play at the YMCA
As summer quickly approaches, I made a vow to myself to get back the Y instead of paying for a membership I never use. My husband manages to get there and raves about the $2 an hour babysitting service for members while they workout. Maybe, just maybe, I too, could put my baby in the care of trained professionals while I sweat off some of these stubborn pregnancy pounds.
Or...I could find classes that both me and the baby could enjoy. You could take a look at the Summer YMCA Program Guide yourself, or take some suggestions from me.
Ever since the little bear turned 6 months old, I've wanted to take her swimming. Yet I'm terrified of her drowning as I'm not the most competent swimmer myself. This is why the Y's five 2-week swimming programs sound ideal for getting our feet wet. Classes at Phoenixville Y are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:35-10:05am and again at 6:40-7:10pm starting June 13th for "shrimps and kippers" (6-18month olds).
I'm also thinking of checking out "Stroller Fitness" class. The program guide claims it's a "total body workout including power walking and toning exercises." I say, "why not?" Come join me Mondays from 9:30am-10:15am.
Well, now that I've posted it publicly, I guess I have to go back to the gym! See you there ladies and gents!
Or...I could find classes that both me and the baby could enjoy. You could take a look at the Summer YMCA Program Guide yourself, or take some suggestions from me.
Ever since the little bear turned 6 months old, I've wanted to take her swimming. Yet I'm terrified of her drowning as I'm not the most competent swimmer myself. This is why the Y's five 2-week swimming programs sound ideal for getting our feet wet. Classes at Phoenixville Y are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:35-10:05am and again at 6:40-7:10pm starting June 13th for "shrimps and kippers" (6-18month olds).
I'm also thinking of checking out "Stroller Fitness" class. The program guide claims it's a "total body workout including power walking and toning exercises." I say, "why not?" Come join me Mondays from 9:30am-10:15am.
Well, now that I've posted it publicly, I guess I have to go back to the gym! See you there ladies and gents!
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