Apr
21

Gizmos, gadgets & galoshes galore

Posted by Jennifer

In the 13 years in which we have been parents, we have owned at least six strollers, four Exersaucers, three activity tables, three back carriers and two cribs. Each time we thought we were done with said equipment, I was only too happy to pass it along to someone else. That stuff takes up valuable real estate in my house. Get it out of here! And then, lo and behold, we’d find out that we were expecting again. We’ve had three baby showers over that span, which helped to replace the equipment we needed after all. But the good will (or is it pity?) of our friends — and the depth of the paycheck — only go so far. We’ve had to get creative. Therefore, we have acquired a good portion of our children’s clothing, toys and equipment at garage sales...

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