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Watches were repeatedly checked to see if the appropriate time had arrived. Eyes shifted about cautiously,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], assessing the competition. Legs and arms were stretched, ensuring that muscles were warm and limber.
Surveying this group of women (and one lone man) that had convened in the halls of the Plano Centre,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], one might think these mamas were getting ready to begin a 5k race or compete in a great physical feat of motherhood. No one would suspect these women were preparing to do some serious back-to-school shopping.
Last Thursday afternoon I found myself in the middle of these moms, stroller in hand,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], running shoes laced up and credit card searing a hole through my wallet in hope of being used. I was waiting for the doors of the Plano Centre to be opened and to join the masses as I shopped the Fall/Winter 2009 Divine Consign sale. Once 4:30pm (my allotted shopping time) finally arrived, I attempted to nonchalantly speed walk to the girl's 2T section to scour the racks for smocked dresses marked at deeply discounted prices. I secured a spot in the 2T's and began quickly examining the clothes on the rack, pleasantly surprised by the amount of Gymboree, Baby Gap and boutique labeled clothing I came across. My stroller filled quickly as I acquired a nice little Fall wardrobe for my child, including a few smocked dresses and a precious pair of Fall themed overalls with attached tutu.
After some time spent in the girls section,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I wandered over to the boys section and gathered some great things for my little boy. Although polo shirts and jeans do not hold the same excitement level as smocked dresses,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I was again thrilled when I found several pairs of barely worn Gap jeans which will be perfect for preschool this Fall. Not a tear will have to be shed or a stain stick used in vain when said jeans return home from school covered in paint drops or bearing a worn knee. Boys are rough on their clothes and I breathe a bit easier knowing my son is most likely mucking-up a pair of $5 jeans as opposed to a $30 pair as he enjoys his days at school.
Fall wardrobe secured for both children,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I headed off to the toy section. I selected a few things for each child (Snow White costume for the girl) and stocked up on some things for Christmas. Next stop was the book and movie section,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], where I came away with some great children's easel that was marked at a reasonable price. I managed to resist the urge to purchase it, knowing that our home is currently not in need of such big items at the moment. After congratulating myself on demonstrating such willpower,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I scooped up a pair of new red Mary Janes for my daughter and a few booster seats for a friend, then found my way to a check-out station and paid for the goods.
As I loaded all my finds into the car,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], my muscles felt like perhaps they had participated in a 5k as opposed to a shopping extravaganza. However, I pulled out of that parking lot smiling because I knew the physical exertion was worth the money I had saved by taking the consignment route as opposed to purchasing such items in retail stores. Besides, retail stores often frown upon moms who speedwalk (nonchalantly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], of course) to the 2T section.
Afraid that you have already missed out on the deals of Divine Consign? No worries. Divine Consign Grapevine is this weekend, August 30th and 31st. Details, directions and information are all available on Divine Consign's website.
Planning on heading out and shopping Divine Consign Grapevine this weekend,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]? Below are a few tips to make your shopping trip successful.
Bring a stroller or large rolling cart. Divine Consign supplies large IKEA bags to hold one's finds (the bags can be purchased for one dollar if a shopper needs to use it to haul her finds home). However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a stroller often works better for holding all the great buys one discovers at Divine Consign.
Shop with a plan. Have an idea of what type of equipment,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], clothes or toys you are hoping to find. This eliminates the tendency to wonder around and becoming overwhelmed by the selection. It also helps you know when you spot a good deal or an "all right" bargain.
Be a courteous shopper. Keep in mind that there is likely another mom just like you who is dying to search the 12 month rack in hopes of finding her child a perfect Christmas outfit. I have found that if I am a kind shopper, my fellow shoppers are kind in return.
Obey the rules. Divine Consign only has a few rules (such as "No Children during certain presales") but they expect their shoppers to follow them. Just like in the school days of one's past,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], such rules exist in order to make the experience better for everyone.
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