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ThredUp
I recently joined a site where you can swap clothes call ThredUp. The concept is that you pack up standard flat rate boxes from USPS with as much clothing of the same size and someone chooses it and you ship it to them. They pay for shipping $13 and you print out the label and it’s picked up at your door. So it’s not much work. Then you purchase a box (pay for shipping) in return. So in the end it’s supposed to level out basically. You give away clothes and get some in return. It’s worked out well. So far I’ve only purchased two boxes, both for Annabelle, and have come into some great clothes for only $13 dollars.
If you want to join click here: ThredUp
What does bother me is the review process. When Kaylee was young I had in style clothes that didn’t fit her so others could wear them and look in style. But now that she’s older her clothes are lasting longer. And this means that her winter clothes in particular are from last season. I’ve had two reviews of her last season winter styles that say they’re out of date. And all I can say is, of course they’re out of date. I wouldn’t be giving away clothes that she can wear. And clothes that she can wear typically are in style and by the time she grows out of them they are out of style.
For a discount swapping site, people are expecting too much in my opinion. I give five star ratings even if it’s out of date styles as long as there are no stains.
Our Off Week
This week Kaylee is off of school for their school prep week. She starts her new class (pre-kindergarten) next Wednesday. She’s excited because she’s a Hummingbird now! So in the off week I’ve tried to pack the schedule. Today was our only off day. We did a little prep for Brian’s first day at work tomorrow. He’ll be getting a laptop tomorrow and the wireless card and phone next week sometime. I added voip service to our TV/Internet package so we’ll have a main line now and so we had to go out and purchase a phone that he can use to conference call with (instead of using his cell phone). Brian’s contract with AT&T is up on the 14th so we’ll cancel his line and he’s getting a new number with Verizon. Then in an effort to save some money I’m reducing my data plan and minutes for my phone. I don’t need half as much as I have right now.
Tomorrow we’re going to probably go to The Lakes and do their kids club and then maybe to the park unless Kaylee is not down for it. Thursday is another water play day and I really hope people show up to it. It’s the last time in the season to go to this water feature. Friday I think is free but I’ll figure something out. Saturday we have Home Depot and I think the MIL will be out as well. Sunday is church!
So in a few weeks we will be doing a dedication orientation for the baby’s dedication at church. With my former church all you did was email the pastor and pick a day. Apparently there is a whole class or something for Discovery. I’m fine with that to be honest. I just hope they aren’t expecting us to do much, especially for Brian since he’s not really a believer, he just goes because I go.
I’m looking forward to it. I mean it’s not like I’ll send out invites and so forth but I’ve wanted it done for a while now so it’s nice that it’s finally coming up.
We have our rooms booked for Thanksgiving. I have to remember to call Grandma and let her know that we’ll be staying at a hotel. If as many people are coming as I’ve been told (6 kids all under the age of 6) then I will need a hotel room. LOL! I’m looking forward to going to Arizona. I wanted to go to the Grand Canyon but it seems that everyone had determined that it’s too far so Flagstaff and Sedona are my only options for sight seeing. We’ll probably go to the Rim and I like going up into Strawberry as well just to look around.
I’m not worried about the drive so much because we’ve done it before. We’ll be caravaning with the parents (providing they don’t take the Jeep). I think it will be fun. I’m looking forward to getting away. A mini vacation. LOL! Just something different you know.
New Photographs
Went to the water park today. Got some great pictures. I do want to say, just because your child isn’t older than 3 doesn’t mean that it’s appropriate to let him run around the water area butt naked. Dress your kids people when they’re outdoors. As always click on the photo to view them.
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I'm a Stay at Home Mom of two beautiful girls, Kaylee and Annabelle.
I blog to write out my thoughts and opinions on my own life and issues that interest me. I do not write to please anyone and don't censor for the sake of others.
What you read here is me, no lies, no exaggerations.
Husband of Pamala and Daddy to Kaylee and Annabelle. He's a Computer Geek and loves all things computer.
In his free time plays with the kids or works on things computer related.
Kaylee is our oldest daughter and she's 4 years old.
Kaylee enjoys drawing, playing, reading, and watching her movies.
Kaylee has a disorder called Hyperinsulinism. She takes medication to maintain her blood sugar but other than that she's perfect in every way.
Annabelle is the newest addition to our family.
Right now she loves to eat, sleep, and make faces. She's healthy and shows no signs of having Hyperinsulinism.
Aunti Patti is an occasional contributor on this blog. She works at "the Bank" and her family consists of her dog, cat, and fish.
She loves visiting with her nieces, plays softball, and is an insane NASCAR fan.
