Shopping therapy...and the quest of becoming prepared...

[psychocml]

So, I did some shopping therapy today to try and get my mind off of things going on. Granted, I didn't actually go to stores, but buying stuff is still therapy...even if it isn't at a retail store. I found an ad on craigslist for a HUGE indoor baby and kids sale. I like to think I hit pay dirt:

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[trendyprof]

awww

[psychocml]

Its probably easier to say "awwww" to boy stuff than girl stuff isn't it?

[trendyprof]

Oh, I dunno about that. I'd be equally 'awwed' about little girl stuff too :)

[just_red]

have you considered looking at used items? Like the playpenn/crib mattress? Sometimes you can find really good deals on stuff that is hardly used. Here, we have a few kid's consignment places that are great for clothing/gear & also the classifieds sites are good.

[psychocml]

The only way I'll buy used stuff like play pen/mattress is if it comes from someone that I know VERY well. Bed bugs here are becoming more and more a worry. I've been through bed bugs once and will not go through them again. That's one of the biggest drawbacks to used furniture here.

[er_ic_ka]

There are always baby yard sales in my neighborhood, always. I'm definitely going to use them!

[psychocml]

Yeah they're worth it.

[ofwinterspast]

The majority of what I have is hand me downs, albiet ones I've checked out thoroughly. As the above people said...consignment shops are a blessing as well as yard sales.

Dont buy tons of diapers incase the baby isnt the size you think they'll be. If you know anyone that's had a baby recently they generally have left over newborn diapers as they grow out of them SO fast.

[psychocml]

We're not buying a whole bunch of diapers prior to having the baby, but I know that we'll need at least 1 pack of newborn and at least 1 pack of size 1. I don't know anyone who has any remaining diapers...though formula is another story.