Bargain Shopping

First of all...July is practically around the corner, and you have no idea how excited Rob and I are getting each day that gets closer and closer to my due date.  It also means that there is still SO much that we need to do before she comes!  We already have many of the big ticket items marked off our list, mostly nursery furniture, so at least baby has a place to sleep.  But looking at all of the things that we still need to get is starting to make me feel like we will never be able to afford everything!  I never knew that a tiny little baby could be so expensive.  So, I've been trying to find ways to save as much money as possible while making sure our little girl has everything she needs (as well as making sure she looks super cute!)

I decided to run a couple of errands today, and I stumbled upon a hidden gem, a store called Trendy Tots.  It is a consignment shop located in Algonquin right off of Huntley and Randall Road that sells children's items from newborn all the way to teen.  I've driven past it many times, and like many first time moms kept going because the thought of putting my brand new baby in somebody else's used clothes made me feel like a terrible mother. So, after reading many blogs about bargain shopping, and realizing that buying secondhand isn't as bad as I assumed it to be, I stopped by this lovely little shop.  

I was amazed at the quality and quantity of baby items this store had to offer.  Most of the clothes still have tags on them and have never been worn and cost close to nothing!  I was expecting to find clothing that had been worn and pooped on and ripped, but nothing like this.  They also have toys, bedding, strollers, bouncy chairs, books, highchairs, and it all looks BRAND NEW at a fraction of the cost.  I was so excited to find such a treasure chest that I couldn't wait to come home and share it with anyone I could think of who needs quality baby stuff and doesn't have hundreds of dollars to spend on it. 


So, if you are looking to save some extra money, stop in to this little place. This is their web address: www.trendytotsconsignmentshop.com 


If you don't live in the area, I highly recommend you check out baby consignment shops in your area.  It's completely worth it!

I got all of this for under 20 bucks!