The holidays are fast approaching (yikes) and if you have kids to buy for, I’m sure your list is never-ending. However, that might also mean that you’re spending more than you’d really like.
While I believe in consumerism as a great driver of our economy, I also like to think of myself as a savvy shopper. That’s why when it comes to my boys, I pride myself on buying their clothes and toys either on sale or through a consignment store. In fact, most of the clothes that my boys wear are hand-me-downs. Kids, especially infants, outgrow their clothes in a matter of months.
While some toys can grow with your kids, others are tossed aside after a few days. That’s why I always appreciated that my parents bought toys for my two boys from consignment stores. The toys were in great condition and best of all, they were affordable. Of course the toys were properly sanitized at home before play, and to my kids, they were brand new. They didn’t know the difference and they didn’t care! In fact, growing up, the vast majority of my toys were bought at garage sales. They were good enough for me, so why should it be any different for my kids?
That’s why I’m such a big fan of Boomerang Kids, a Canadian consignment shop dedicated to selling high-quality kid goods. Boomerang Kids is located in Ottawa, Quebec and a recently opened store in the GTA. The focus is on high quality goods for kids including clothes, toys, books, baby gear & equipment and maternity wear. The best part is that now you can buy the stuff ONLINE! The e-commerce site is so easy to navigate and buy from. I recently purchased a few items online for my boys for the holidays. I placed the order Friday afternoon and the items were delivered to my house Saturday morning. Someone called me on Friday night to even arrange a drop-off time. Free next day shipping is provided to those who live in the GTA!
Some of the other great services offered by Boomerang Kids include a 24-hour refund policy on resale items purchased in store. They sell only high quality items and some of which have never been used or taken out of their original packaging. Also, Boomerang Kids thoroughly checks the items they sell against recall and safety and regulation listings. Truly, the customer service experience provided by Boomerang Kids is superior which is very important to me as a busy mom of two.
My recent purchase included a nearly-new wooden baby sleigh and cover, a Melissa & Doug Dinosaur stamp set (in original package), a hockey figurine set (in original package) and a Kids cardboard coloring playhouse (in original package with a few dents to the packaging). I saved $75 buying these items “used” despite all them being never used. It was a great experience and the next day delivery to my door just made my day. This will truly become my first spot to check when picking up something for my boys.
Personally, I think it’s smart and socially responsible to buy some nearly new gifts for your children. Have you ever purchased nearly new toys for the holidays? Would you consider doing it now?
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For further details on how you can make money selling your gently used items at Boomerang Kids check out the great post written by Me, Myself & Kids.
I couldn’t find it on the site but my son would love those hockey figurines and my LO would like the telephone toy
I would pick the Farm Set with Buildings by Schleich and some animals to go with it.
I think I’d get a new carrier and some clothes for my daughter!
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I’d buy Lego… my kids are obsessed with it! 🙂
The prices are pretty good.
I think I would buy the Graco Play Yard/Pack N Play. I would give it to my brother-in-law as they are expecting their first child in January. we have a Graco pack n play and loved it for a new baby.
Theres a neat Thomas the train wooden railway piece I would get. My son would love it!
I would get the Fisher Price Activity Table,Fisher Price Soft Plush Toy, Playskool Activity toy and some clothes 🙂
I’d get baby clothes for my new nephew!!!
i would get some dresses, leggings, shoes and sweaters for my daughter
the Snowsuit 1&2 pc
MEC for my son
wow so many choices yay! The baby Einstein jumparoo, and the little people farm
We looooove Boomerang. Just about all of my boys’ clothes and toys came from a consignment store. I would probably get my son the Transformers Lego Kit http://www.boomerangkids.com/orleans/lego-sets-bk003-u475428
I would get a Sleep Sack, some onesies and some Fisher Price baby toys.
http://www.boomerangkids.com/vaughan/dress-bk005-u9307?___store=bk005en and toys
I would buy some Nearly New Toys for my grandchildren. Who can beat 50% off. What a great win this would be, just in time for Christmas.
Toys for my son – more specifically the LeadFrog Leapster
I would pick up some TMNT and some Chuck books.
I would get bedroom accessories, Toddler Chair looks nice.
I would use it against a stroller
I would buy hats and mitts for all my children! They are always losing them so maybe some of the clips would be a good buy too 😉
I think I would end out spending all of it on mitts! You can never have too many pairs of mitts!
I’d get the purple Chlorophyll snow suit for my niece.
I would buy almost anything by crayola, my girls love to do any art activity i can come up with.
this store is a great shopping idea, i often regret spending the money on toys that are played with once and then never looked at again.
That is such a fantastic idea! Our local consignment stores carry only clothing and primarily infant clothing. I love being able to shop for things like this online!!
I’d choose books and games.
My niece could use a nice Christmas party dress and they have some lovely black and white ones!
I’d get some winter pants and sweaters.
Lego and Transformer toys!!!
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Anything sports related. My kids love it! 🙂
Chair
Disney
for starters
I would buy a few of the activity mats..they look great!
I could use a playard or two for when I start babysitting my friend’s little ones when she goes back to work.
The Elmo figure for sure!
I would buy baby girls clothes, like this hoodie: http://www.boomerangkids.com/westboro/hoodie-fleece-regular-bk002-u807916
I would purchase the Blendy Pens, Lego, Deluxe Watercolor Paint Set and the jumbo construction pad.
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It was hard to pick. I would look for pants for him as he is 5 years old a wears threw them way too fast. Also would pick up the transformers.
My Son would love a Transformer. So I would pick a Transformer.
Definitely would buy more baby clothes and sleep sacks!
I’d buy “Shirt Long Sleeve – Old Navy” and “Sleeper – Pekkle”.
I would get my kids the Leapfrog learn to write toy I saw on there.
I like the nearly new Lego toys and blendy pens.
I would like to get my boys some jeans and tops.
I may use the gift card on the Doll House http://www.boomerangkids.com/shop-by-category/toys/toddler?price=80-
i would get the doll house for my daughter
I would get the Table Booster Seat, Activity Mat and Graco Carseat!
I’d get a baby swing for my daughter on the way.
Sandwich Keepers and Lunch Boxes
I would buy pjs
My son is autistic and loves cars, so I would pick him the hot wheels carrying case, with some cars and the elf on the shelf book!
I would love this for my nephew
Fisher price toys and some infant clothes
A christmas dress for my daughter!
I would pick up some Kleen Kanteens and some magnetic dress up dolls for my girls! Thanks for hosting!
I would buy my granddaughter sweaters, winter jacket, and a dress. You can get a lot for 100 dollars on this site.
I would get lego for my son and clothes for my daughter 🙂
Anything Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
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I’d buy books!
I would buy jeans and sweaters for my boys!
I think I would pick up a bumbo chair.
I’d get Barbies, Vtech laptop, Dora puzzle, Little Pet Shop Playsets, some DVDS and clothing.
I would buy a Hot wheels race track and a Construction Truck.
I would buy a few toys for my niece and nephews, and maybe some piece of clothing if there is still money :)!!
I would like to buy my daughter a rideon toy step 2.
Melissa & Doug piano & new swimsuits for all the kids
I would buy some Joe Leggings, Barbie Dolls, Crafts, Barbie car, and more for all the grandkids
I would buy pjs
I could use a new Mat Jacket/Coat Winter, I have 2 months left and I outgrew the hand me down I got
Legos! My little guy loves building!
I would buy the fisher price table booster seat
Rideon Toy
Fisher Price
i would love to get one of the diaper bags theres one thats a ju ju be and its super cute!
I’d choose a Snowsuit like the Snowsuit 1&2 pc
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I would buy some Outerwear for my grandson.
I’d get a bunch of clothes for my ex husbands new baby. arent I sweet? 🙂
i like the Shoes, Infant
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