Anyone else feel like their little ones have grown several feet over the winter? I have a drawer full of shorts for my little man from last summer and am wondering which, if any, will fit this summer.
The thought of rebuilding a spring and summer wardrobe from scratch makes my debit card cringe. Before Calvin was born I started shopping the many consignment sales that come to the Des Moines area in an effort to save money wherever I could.
I start making a list of items I need before I start shopping (I am addicted to all of the Google Drive apps to keep my life in order). This year I am looking for: shorts, t-shirts, sandals, swim trunks, swim diapers, outdoor toys for the yard and pool…basically anything that will help us get ready for spring and summer!
I will definitely be shopping these upcoming Des Moines area consignment sales:
Des Moines Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale
March 23-24
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines
The Mothers of Multiples sale features gently used clothes from preemie to 14/16 as well as maternity clothes from families blessed with twins, triplets, and more! Shoppers will find THOUSANDS of items that have been tagged for sale by DMMOM members. Items include clothing, bedding, swings, bicycles, play tables, chairs, equipment, and much more! The sellers are families with multiples, but this sale is open to everyone.
Just Between Friends Des Moines
March 23-25
Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Just Between Friends is a national affiliate event run by local mom of two, Marisa. With the motto “Kids grow fast. Most budgets don’t!”, this sale has grown in recent years and features a great selection of kids’ clothing, gear, and toys. Consignors can choose to donate their unsold items to local charity Hope Ministries.
Rhea Lana’s West Des Moines Spring Event
March 25-29
Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines
Rhea Lana’s, Inc. is an upscale children’s consignment event business that’s been operating since 1997. Its affiliates hold semi-annual events across the country states. Rhea Lana’s sales have children’s furniture, nursery bedding, maternity clothing, nursing accessories, and infant equipment. They also carry high-quality toys, children’s books, video games, and sports accessories.
Kid’s Closet Connection
March 29-31
Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona
Kid’s Closet Connection features kid’s clothes newborn thru teen, maternity, toys, books, baby gear, and toys.
Twice Blessed Consignment Sale
April 6-7
Shepherd of the Valley Church
3900 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
This sale, organized by the Shepherd’s Flock Early Learning Center, features gently used baby/children’s clothing, maternity clothing and items, shoes, outerwear, toys, books, children’s decor, movies, baby needs, special occasion clothing (dance, costumes, etc.), bikes, sports equipment, and more!
Rhea Lana’s Ankeny-Des Moines Spring Event
April 15-20
Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
Tiny Treasures Lutheran Preschool
April 20-21
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale
This bi-annual sale features items for the whole family, including toys, cribs, strollers, clothes, and books.
Take 2 Des Moines
April 25-28
Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines
This is a huge sale. It’s packed with gently used children’s, teen, and maternity clothing; toys; books; furniture; and more.
Need to clean out closets to make room for a new wardrobe? These sales aren’t just for shopping, they are a great resource to sell YOUR gently used items. Find specifics about how to do so on the various websites.