BEING A FRUGAL MOM

I was recently visiting with a friend and we were discussing how I manage to afford things for my twin girls. Besides the amazing help of family and friends, I tend to buy lightly used clothing, toys, and other items from a variety of places. There are several consignment sales in the spring and fall, thrift stores that will often have some amazing toys, but you have to be patient when looking. Craigslist is great for buying and selling, if you are safe when doing transactions. Of course yard sales are great too! Dollar stores are also a fun resource for craft supplies, coloring books, play dishes, etc. Feel free to comment with your favorites stores or places to find good bargains.

Seasonal Consignment Sales:

KMOM – Keystone Mother’s of Multiples

http://www.kmom.us/

PA Kids Market

http://www.pakidsmarket.com/

Tykes to Teens

http://www.tykes2teens.com/

Local Thrift Stores (non-consignment):

Salvation Army Stores

Harrisburg – Union Deposit & Rt. 22

Camp Hill – Trindle Road

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Thrift Stores USA – Volunteers of America

Harrisburg – Paxton St.

Mechanincsburg – Carlisle Pike

http://voapa.org/Services/Thrift-Stores

Community Aid

4833 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 412-7706

Craigslist

Check the Baby & Kids section or Toys & Games section

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/

Yard Sales

Find out where local yard sales will be.

Try to go to Community Yard Sales, they are the most time saving since you can drive around to various homes within close proximity. Or check the description of yard sales to see if they are selling specifically baby/kids thing.

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/gms/