Thred Up

This is sort of a combination bargain/kid post, and I'll throw in a little downsizing in the process.  I recently ordered from ThredUP (read down for bargain alert!) for the second time, and I just have to sing their praises.  The last time I just opened the box and threw it out, but this time I took the time to photograph the beauty.

First, you get this awesome looking box.

That's just the outside, though.  Inside the box were some of the most gorgeous, like-new dresses for some incredible prices.  My kids were thrilled with their "new" clothes.  They come carefully wrapped in tissue, and again let me commend the quality of the items received.  These dresses were great name brands like Gymboree and Rare Editions, and a couple of them looked like they had never been worn. 

Also in the package is your own prepaid envelope to send back the items that you would like to sell.  Because the best part of ThredUP is that you will be able to earn credit for shopping by sending them back your own gently used clothing items.

Want even more reason to try out ThredUp?  If you click through this link, you will get $10 off and free shipping on your first order with code SHIPJAN13.

$2.99 Whole Album Downloads

I am mostly done with the bargains, but I can't resist a chance to fill up my cloud with cheap music.  There are a TON of $2.99 albums available on Amazon right now.  This started Monday, so I'm not sure how much longer the deal will last.

There are greatest hits from our favorites and a lot of new(er) releases.  Just a few of my favorites here, but hit the link for the full list.

Kid Convos

They are 8 and 5 for these exchanges.  Just typical of their interactions, one fights with her words, the other with her fists.

(actual photo.  Possibly their first fist fight.)


The younger one has the sharing bag, and is looking for something to put in it that starts with the letter N.

BG: You could bring in a nuisance.
LG: I don't HAVE a nuisance!
BG: Will you fit in the bag?

(punching)

LG (eating carrots): I'm serious!  It's yogurt, it's orange, and you eat it with your hands.
BG: Did you know that eating orange yogurt with your hands is a sign of low intelligence?  Besides, it shouldn't crunch like that.
LG: It's frozen yogurt!

(more punching)

Are They Knockin' Your Socks Off?

My 9 year old has always been very serious and had a vocabulary beyond her years.  She picks up phrases from all around her, and it was a constant source of amusement when she was little.  This is her watching Americas' Got Talent.  I think she was just turned five at the time.


Big girl:  What on EARF?  (it was a sort of Bollywood performance)

and later on: Are they knockin' your socks off? They're knockin' my socks off.

Captured Moments

This would be the little girl at 2 1/2.

Always on the move, and sometimes referred to as "Babyzilla."