We made our way back to Aren’t Kids Cute in Lindale.
This is a kids resale shop and they have tons of clothes, toys, cribs,
jumpers, strollers, and a heck of a lot more.
They also have the added benefit of believing as do I that kids are cute, especially my kid.
The CCC Sale is about to kick off again.
What this means to you is a very large selection of used kids clothes in a 30,000 sq foot building called the Harvey Convention Center, “ever heard of it” 😉
900 East Texas families bring their gently used clothes to this one place and you get to pick through and find some really cool stuff.
This place doesn’t just have kids clothes but you can also find toys, DVD’s, books, and old school VHS tapes.
There is also a furniture section with beds, cribs and other such stuff.
We keep coming back to this sale year after year simply because there is too much stuff not to want to get your hands on some of it.
I see the Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale as a treasure hunting experience and it all goes to making your kids look cuter.
The fall sale starts September 16-18, 2010 Thursday – Friday 9am – 6 pm and Saturday 9 am – 4 pm. Admission is free.
They accept Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards.
Anyone with small children will tell you that one of the most frustrating things is how fast little kids grow. It seems like you buy a pair of pants and your kids wear them once and by the time they got through the laundry cycle and out of the dryer they are to small for your kids. By the time your kids are three years old, you have a giant pile of clothes, instead of just throwing them out, why not make a few buck off of them?
A Little Behind is a resale store in Tyler. Most clothing is used or hand made. The idea or buying used clothing may not be appealing to everyone, but here the used clothes are in great condition and extremely organized. I was able to buy two pairs of jeans and a beautiful summer dress for a lower price that I usually spend on one pair of pants.
They had a small selection of maternity clothes, but that is not their main selling point. Most of the products in the store are toys, furniture, and clothing for small children. They have great sales such as half off a huge selection of clothing and they have had sales that were half off cribs and other furniture.
The walls are lined with hand made clothing and hair products for little girls. I love the hair bows that you can find there. There is a large selection of bright colored ribbons, and giant clothe flowers. One of the most expensive things you can find in the store is the “pillow case dresses”. All of the pillow case dresses are hand made and each has its own unique look and style.
When you are either shopping or selling, you want to shop or work with honest and polite people. When I walked into the store for the first time I was greeted by the owner of the store who was working the counter. She was extremely helpful and gave her honest opinion on the products that she was selling, and even pointed out glitches in a table and chairs a lady was interested. I find it very comforting to know that I am getting great products for little money.
I hate going into a resale store when there are clothes unorganized and mixed up, and I have to dig through clothing to find a pair of jeans without a hole in the knee, or I have to think about how to get the spit up stain off an outfit. I did not have to worry about that here. All the clothes were in style and clean. It was easy to find the size of clothes that I needed because everything was extremely organized.
When shopping at A Little Behind you are sure to get great clothes at unbelievable prices, and your shopping experience will not be stressful or overwhelming. A Little Behind is my favored resale store to buy clothes for my little kids.
1305 S Baxter Avenue
Tyler TX, 75701
Phone: 903-593-3522
Building Blocks is a program designed to help parents with the things they need most –education about childcare, support as they step into their new family role and practical help with baby items and equipment.
Building Blocks offers workshops and training, one on one sessions with a personal mentor, and a huge resource of helpful books and videos on various aspects of childbirth and childcare. Once you sign up to be part of the program you can opt to earn points by attending and learning and these can be exchanged for diapers, baby clothes etc. Building Blocks will also help their clients find larger items like car seats, cribs and high chairs if needed.
Anyone can sign up for the Building Blocks program and they don’t need to have a referral. Building Blocks has a large amount of clients who are pregnant or new Moms but others with 3 or 4 kids. Some clients have difficult family circumstances and appreciate the counselling sessions at Building Blocks while others just want to learn as much as they can in order to be the best parent they can be. Many come because they want to take advantage of the incentive program and get help with baby items.
A ministry of Living Alternatives and staffed entirely by trained volunteers, Building Blocks provides all their services free of charge. They have some bilingual staff who will help those who speak Spanish as their mother tongue.
Building Blocks has links with a local maternity home, the Pregnancy Center and an adoption agency. They will provide information and advice about lots of other local services. They have a great community support base in Tyler so are able to provide nearly new items in their ‘shop’ plus some free diapers and wipes for each client with a baby.
Building Blocks is located opposite TJC. Parking is behind the Pregnancy Resource Center next door. It is currently open 2 days a week – Monday and Tuesday from 10 am but sessions with a personal mentors may be more flexible. Large group training sessions take place once a month and include topics such as breastfeeding and first aid, tips for a contented baby and discipline for the preschool child. A free lunch is provided.
The atmosphere at Building Blocks is warm and friendly, there is a playroom and playground for the children and the staff want to do all they can to help you in your parenting role. Call Aimee if you want to find out more.
211 West South St
Lindale
TX 75771
903 881 2345
Open – Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Aren’t Kid’s Cute is a fun place to visit for re-sale kids clothes, toys and baby items located in Lindale just a short distance from Tyler Texas. The shop itself has a cute antiquey atmosphere with lots of little rooms packed with clothes and toys. The items for sale on the other hand, are anything but antique – they only sell items in the best condition and from reliable brands.
Aren’t Kids Cute is a thriving business because the things for sale are in nearly new condition and the prices are attractive. As a customer – you get a really good deal. For the consigner – you get 50% of the price sold and everything is done for you – the presentation and pricing, marketing, selling etc.
It is fun to go and browse at Aren’t Kids Cute – for kids and parents alike. Shoes and boots are a particularly good find, and sports and ballet shoes are always in stock which is great when your kid’s feet start growing in the middle of the soccer season! It’s also a good place to find Halloween outfits, swimsuits and seasonal clothes. There are maternity items and baby equipment too -even large items like strollers, cribs and high chairs.
I love this store. It allows me to buy from Gap and Ralph Loren and to indulge in buying novelty Tshirts and things that aren’t necessarily practical but that my children will love. My 7 year old likes coming with me because he loves that he can afford to buy toys and DVDs with his own small allowance. Oh and I forgot to mention, there is a basket of play things to occupy your kids while you shop in peace.
