Flashback : Multiple Family Birth Association Garage Sale

As a mom of twins I not only buy a lot of clothing at this sale, I sell a lot. I'll be there this Saturday volunteering - come out and find some great deals! by Lara

Nobody knows how quickly you go through kids' clothing better than parents... except maybe parents of multiples! ;)

We've talked about the beauty of shopping at consignment sales before, and tomorrow is one of the best sales the city has to offer! This sale is organized to raise money for the Multiple Birth Families Associaltion and only members of the association can be vendors (I've got about 20 diaper boxes of stuff waiting to head over there tonight :)

The items are all priced at the discretion of the vendors so you can find some amazing deals (and some overpriced items too :)  The sale opens to members before the general public so getting there as close to 11 is best.

If you are looking for clothing, shoes, toys, strollers, exersaucers, playhouses, or books - this is the place to be.  Hope to see you there!

What: Twins & More Bi-Annual Sale When: September 10 11 am - 1:30pm (people line up, to get the best selection, get there early!) Where: Nepean Sportsplex

Tips:

- Bring a laundry basket or re-usable to carry your items around in. - Don't bring the kids - it's insane in there and you're definitely not allowed to bring in strollers. - They take cash and debit, but no credit cards or cheques. - Say hi to me, I'll be there volunteering! :)

photo courtesy of mbfa web site

Lara is mom to 4 year old Kiernan and 1 year old twins Quinn and Juliette. You can read her blog at Gliding Through Motherhood.

Shopping for great deals at the Twins & More Sale

by Lara Nobody knows how quickly you go through kids' clothing better than parents... except maybe parents of multiples! ;)

We've talked about the beauty of shopping at consignment sales before, and tomorrow is one of the best sales the city has to offer! This sale is organized to raise money for the Multiple Birth Families Associaltion and only members of the association can be vendors (I've got about 20 diaper boxes of stuff waiting to head over there tonight :)

The items are all priced at the discretion of the vendors so you can find some amazing deals (and some overpriced items too :)  The sale opens to members before the general public so getting there as close to 11 is best.

If you are looking for summer clothing, shoes, toys, strollers, exersaucers, playhouses, or books - this is the place to be.  Hope to see you there!

What: Twins & More Bi-Annual Sale When: March 5, 11 am - 1:30pm (people line up, to get the best selection, get there early!) Where: Nepean Sportsplex

Tips:

- Bring a laundry basket or re-usable to carry your items around in. - Don't bring the kids - it's insane in there and you're definitely not allowed to bring in strollers. - They take cash and debit, but no credit cards or cheques. - Say hi to me, I'll be there volunteering! :)

Lara is mom to 4 year old Kiernan and 1 year old twins Quinn and Juliette. You can read her blog at Gliding Through Motherhood.

Hush-A-Bye Babies

by Lara About a year ago my friend Jenny told me that she and her baby (who was probably about 4 months old at the time) were going to be signing up for a singing class called Hush-A-Bye Babies.

I was skeptical. The class was an hour and a half long - seemed too long for little babies. And really, what is a 4 month old going to get out of a singing class?

She took the class and LOVED it, and when Vicky asked me a few months later if I'd be interested in taking the class with my twins I decided to go for it (it was especially appealing because she doesn't charge extra for twins, even if you bring a second adult to every class.)

And it. was. perfect.

Alice is one of the warmest and friendliest people you'll ever meet. She'll make you and your baby feel welcome in a second. The hour and half format means that you can be late if you need to, or leave early if you need to, and still get to take part in the class (I tried a different class after this one and the half hour format was so brief I made it to two classes total).

This class is as much (if not more some days) for the moms as it is for the babies. There is a break in the middle where the moms have a chance to chat with each other - many becoming friends and support networks for each other. And Alice always provides a snack - fresh fruit and a HOMEMADE baked treat.

The songs are fun and easy to learn, and Alice takes you through them slowly making sure you'll be able to sing them for your babies at home later.  The "La La" song is pretty much a miracle song and worth the cost of the class right there. She also emails you all the words to the songs you've learned so you'll have them if you forget them later.

This would be one of my most recommended things for a new mom to do with her baby. And if you go, say hi to Alice for me!

Lara is the mom to 3.5 year old Kiernan and 10 month old twins Quinn and Juliette. You can find her at her blog Gliding Through Motherhood.