I would like to buy my 18 month old daughter a used table with 2 chairs, play kitchen (preferably with accessories like plastic foods, dishes, pans, etc.) and a step stool she could use to reach the bathroom sink. Thank you. S.
S.,
I do have a kitchen we are looking to get rid of.
S. mother of three girls, 12 8 1/2 and 4 1/2
Sammamish,WA
You didn't say where you are located, but if you are in the Portland metro area you have some local options: the Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale at the Expo Center every late October/early November (http://www.catlin.edu/news/rummage/index), and the twice-yearly Pass It On Sale on the west side (http://www.passitonsales.com/). The latter is modeled on the Just Between Friends program, which is in several states (http://www.jbfsale.com/home/) of moms reselling their gear to each other. Also, don't forget the Craig's List for your area (www.craigslist.com) has a baby & kids section, and Freecycle.org is great too--find your local Freecycle forum and connect with people who are connecting free used goods with people who can use them.
At this time of year when garage sales are few and far between, I would try Craigslist.com. You can get some great deals on there.
i can't currently help with the dishes and stuff, but i can tell you i got the best stool i have ever used fo rmy son to use at thei sink. I got it from BurlingtonCoatFactory.com ( i know it doesn't sound right but that is were i got it) It is a two stage one that stores toys in it for bath time, and moms and dads can use it during bath time to sit on. You just take tho top and turn it around and put it back to make it taller and it is so secure.
Where do you live? If you are in the Portland area, check out this sale on the west side:
It only happens twice a year, but is like a giant garage sale that lasts 4 days with over 220 families participating! You can find just about anything for kids, babies, even maternity stuff, all in great shape, but you shoud try to go early if you have a specific need. The good stuff goes fast!
We also do a lot of craig's list and thrift store shopping for kids gear. Are you in Seattle? If so, the Goodwill on Dearborn often has a lot of great finds. However, we found a tall step stool for the bathroom at Ikea for a great price. they also have an inexpensive table and chairs.
I'm sure your area has places such as "Other Mothers" around here, who sell used childrens items. We also have "Saturday's Child". They are great for picking up things like this. Check your local phone book.
Spring Gently Used Sale
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
Our co-op is hosting a kids used sale here is the info. Please pass it on to everyone you know. It benefits the co-op. You can find just about anything there.
The 65th St preschool will be hosting its Spring Gently Used sale on March 15th. The sale will be held at the Greenwood Senior Center at 525 N 85th in Seattle. There are typically 30 or more families that participate, selling high quality, used toys, clothes, strollers, books and everything you need for you and your small children.
Use Craigslist.com It's awesome!
Hi S.,
I live in the Dallas Or., area.
I used to do day care for 16+ years along with ahving 7 children and 1 almost 3 yr grand daughter.
We are moving to Alberta Canada in 2 months.
I will have a lot of toddler items for-sale.Including a play kitchen with all the kitchen pots/pans/play food.
If interested please feel free to call me.
J. M ###-###-####
Ikea has a small table & chairs, a stool for the bathroom, and some dishes. I don't know about the food, but the other stuff is good.
Try Craigslist. They always have things like this. Usually reasonably priced.
Check out craig's list: http://craigslist.org/
Good luck!
I have a play kitchen with the accesories My daughter has stopped playing with it. If you would like to come by and see it to see if you want to purchase it please call ###-###-####. I live in Hillsboro, OR. H.
