Me, my baby, and the JBF Sale

Wow, two weeks into this and I'm already behind! That is the sum of life as a busy wife/mom, oral surgery, and a three-day span of minor sickness.

Well, I've just settled baby girl down for a nap, so now there is time.

Isn't she just precious?

Hadley is one week shy from three months old, and I can't believe how quickly the time has passed since the day she came into our lives. The depth of the love of a parent is amazing to me. Nick and I have asked ourselves a time or two, "how did we ever live without her?"

Last night was a big night. Last night, Hadley experienced her first JBF Sale!

If you have not heard of "Just Between Friends"- Moms, listen up!

The Just Between Friends Sale {Or JBF} is a huge consignment sale for all things baby and kid. They're hosted all around the country, and they're a pretty big deal! SO many things at SUCH great prices!

The sale for our area is hosted at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, and our first visit was last October.

Seven months pregnant, I rounded up the troops {Nick and my sister-in-law, Kim} to score some of the big ticket baby items. And boy, did we make out like bandits! From a name-brand stroller travel-system, baby swing, and bouncer seat to even some of those smaller items. We saved just a little under $400!

It's needless to say, but I was just a little excited about their Spring sale. ;) And this time I would be a consignor!

I packed up some of Hadley's clothing that she had outgrown, a few things that didn't fit her size & season, and a couple of items we didn't need.

I was pretty proud of my three bags full.

Mom came to watch Hadley as I quickly ran my items over to the sale site for drop-off. Then I caught glimpse of the serious consignor moms. We're talking full car loads {and a few with some truck and trailers!}

There was a great feeling of encouragement and comradery amongst all us moms- young and old- as we each presented our goods for inspection. Each item must be in almost-new or great condition and season-appropriate to be accepted. A great amount of things, like mine, are still brand-new with tags!

My favorite part? As a consignor I was invited back for the pre-sale beginning at 8:00 pm!

There was just one thing I was needing {or so I thought} and that would be another baby carrier or sling. We have a Moby-Wrap that Hadley just loves to be carried around in.. but since the thing is 5.5 meters long {Uhh- huuh} it is not the easiest thing to just throw on when hopping out of your car somewhere. We needed something easy for those times.

Well, we found a few more things we currently need or will be needing before the Fall Sale, and I can't wait to share our deals {steals} with you!

Here's what we came home with:

Purple Bumbo with Tray

Retail Value: $50.98 *

We Paid: $15.50

Bright Starts- Pretty In Pink Activity Gym

Retail Value: $49.99 *

We Paid: $17.00

The First Years American Red Cross Baby Scale

Retail Value: $59.99 *

We Paid: $10.00 !!!

3 Bum Genious All-in-One Cloth diapers

Retail Value: $47.85 *

We Paid: $15.00

Graco Secure Coverage Digital Monitor with 2 Parent Units

Retail Value: $64.99 *

We Paid: $10.00 !!

And I just could't resist these...

John Deere Pink Infant Cowgirl Boots

Retail Value: $45.00 *

We Paid: $6.00 !

Oh, and I can't forget the one thing we went there for.. ;)

Infantino Euro Rider

Retail Value: $29.99

We Paid: $8.00

And since we were there we picked my sister up one of these..

Boppy Rock In Comfort Travel Swing

Retail Value: $62.88

We Paid: $19.00 !!

That's a difference of $311.17!

Am I bragging about the savings just a bit? It was just too exciting for me. It was Christmas in Spring!

Now, off to the rest of my day...

You can check out more info about the JBF Sale Here: Click Here

Or check out their Facebook page here: Click Here

Click the little *'s to see where I found the retail prices.