Expecting Foster Parent: Need Recommendations of Wher to Get Bargain Items

This is the start of consignment sale season at the local churches (usually United Methodist Churches). I know that this saturday 3-7-09 there is a sale on Harris Blvd. at University City United Methodist Church and next saturday 3-14-09 at Harrisburg UMC on Hwy 49. The prices at consignment sales is usually 25-30 % of retail. There is also a Goodwill store off of University City Blvd at Harris Houston Rd.

Happy shopping.

Hi BR,
I was a foster parent in FL. Good luck and it is truly rewarding.It is a labor of love.
I would suggest consignment shops. Also, sign up for the Freecycle groups on yahoo also. Ask for the items on those groups that you are needing. Most of the moms on there are very giving. The Matthews group is a pretty good group. Charlotte has a group also. There are resources through the foster program also. They help you get items you need as well. Always check goodwill also, if they know you are a foster mom, they will often call you when they get something in that you need.

Garage sales are a great place to get baby clothes, toys and books as well.

Best of luck to you!!!

Hi BR:

You're in luck! There are quite a few consignment sales coming up, including at Harris YMCA this Saturday from 8am-12pm, and 1-3pm (half price). The Harris YMCA consignment sale is worth going to, there were over 30,000 items last year.

Good luck and happy shopping!

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Here We Grow Again
herewegrowagain.us
March 12-15
Location TBD (Fall 2008 sale was in Cornelius)
cash only

Consignor Registration begins: November 15, 2008
Consignor Registration ends: March 2, 2009
The last day to register to volunteer: March 8, 2009 at 5pm
The last day to enter tags on-line: March 10, 2009 at 11am

Consignor Drop-Off:
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 between 9:00am - 5:00 pm

Pre-Sale for Volunteers Only:
Thursday, March 12, 2009 between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Public Sale
Friday, March 13, 2009 between 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 14, 2009 between 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Half Price Sale Open to the Public
Sunday, March 15, 2009 between 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Consignor Pick-up Monday:
Monday, March 16, 2009
LAST NAME A-K: 10am - 1pm
LAST NAME L - Z: 1pm - 4pm
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Blair Road UMC Children's Consignment Sale
www.blairroadumc.org

Saturday, March 28th, 8:30am

9135 Blair Rd, Charlotte (Mint Hill), NC 28227
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Once Upon a Child in Matthews on Independence Blvd. is a great consignment shop.