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http://humblemusings.com/archives/2009/06/04/parenting-trends-and-the-gospel/

… and her follow up comment #17.

New Blocks

I have really been digging the consignment store lately. I think the best deals are on shoes and Jameson needed a pair of summer sandals and tennis shoes, so off we went. I guess when I say that I think the shoes are the best deals its because all I’ve really looked at purchasing are clothes and shoes. If you shop sales and sale racks at general clothing stores you can find good clothes for $3.50 or less for each item, and consignment stores are generally not much cheaper. Their prices are a great knockoff if you’re into name brands, like Gap or Janie and Jack, or a Children’s Place, but since we’re not into those we just stick to cheapest. Anyways. I got two great pair of shoes for a total of $10, and then they were having a 50% off sale of all Melissa and Doug toys…. which are “name brand” but I have had my eyes set on this set of blocks since I babysat for some babies that had it several years ago. $15 just didn’t pass for us, too much for a single toy, I thought maybe it’d be a present one day. BUT at the consignment store… $7… much more attractive and affordable… and I was already there… and the sale only lasts so long… and Jameson would love them… and hey! I have to enjoy the toys since I play with them too… So, I got ‘em.