The first thing I do to get ready to shop at a consignment sale is to make a list. When I first started doing this I would go through all my kids clothes and make a list as I went. I found that this took way longer and I would forget things. I now take a few days to make my list because I can come back and add items as I remember them.
I know this sounds like a ton of work but I feel that it is worth it. If I forget to buy snow boots and wait until the first big storm I will end up paying full price. If I am prepared I can get everything I need all at once and get fabulous deals. Not only will I save money, but I will save a ton of time and headaches by not running out to the store all the time.
Step one:
Make a list of the types of items needed:
Step two:
List all the items needed under each category with sizes and amounts.
Step three:
Divide the list up into must have items and wanted items. This way you make sure to get all your must have items first and then if you have room in your budget you can pick up your wanted items. I place a star next to my must have items. You might also list items your kids want like a Mickey Mouse shirt. Consignment sales are also a great place to pick up toys, baby equipment, books and much more so make sure add these items to your list.
Here is my list! Now remember, I haven’t taking an inventory of the items we already have so this is not my shopping list.
Play Clothes
*3-Play outfits (size 5 & 3)
Nice Clothes
*3-Nice outfits (size 5 & 3)
*3- Jeans (size 5 & 3)
*3- Tops (size 5 & 3)
1-Sweater (size 5 & 3)
Dress Clothes
*3-Dresses (size 5 & 3)
Shoes
*1-Nice tennis shoes (size 10 & 7)
1-Outside tennis shoes (size 10 & 7)
*1-Snow boots (size 10 & 7)
*1-Black dress shoes (size 10 & 7)
1-Black casual shoes (size 10 & 7)
1-Brown casual shoes (size 10 & 7)
Pajamas
*3-Fall Pajamas (size 5 & 3)
*3-Winter Pajamas (size 5 & 3)
1-Tinker Bell Pajamas (size 5)
1-Little Mermaid Pajamas (size 3)
Special Event Clothes
*1-Dress for upcoming wedding (size 5 & 3)
*1-Halloween outfits (size 5 & 3)
*1-Christmas Dress (size 5 & 3)
1-MU Shirt (size 5 & 3)
1-MU Sweatshirt (size 5 & 3)
Coats
*1-Fall Jacket (size 5 & 3)
*1-Winter Coat (size 5 & 3)
Sports or Activities
*1-Ski pants (size 5 & 3)
*1-Ski socks (size 5 & 3)
*1-Ski gloves (size 5 & 3)
Misc
*7-Socks (size 5 & 3)
*7-Underwear (size 5 & 3)
*2-Tights (size 5 & 3)
*1-Winter hat (size 5 & 3)
*1-Gloves (size 5 & 3)
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