Consignment Gold

Last week was this huge consignment sale that a local church puts on. A friend of mine had told me about it and since I have not gotten rid of one single thing since Madie was born and I am too lazy to have a yard sale I thought that I would put some things in the sale so that I could go and shop early. I had heard that they only accept top of the line items and its a great way to get some really cute things for cheap.

Last Thursday night was our night to shop. I went and met some friends for a quick bite to eat and then off we went to the big sale. It was a total mad house. Lots of eager women trying to get that steal of a deal item. It was my first time at a consignment sale like that so I took my time and looked around to see where everything was. My first find for Madie was the cutest Libby Lou tutu for $4. Then I went to the clothes and found several cute spring outfits. Definitely worth going.

When we decided it was time to go, we went to stand in line. And what a long line it was. We stood in line for over an hour just to check out. While in line, my friend says, "Isn't that a Dorothy costume?" She knows how much Madie loves the Wizard of Oz---and there it was---a Dorothy costume. I ran over to get it thinking something had to be wrong with it but there wasn't. It was in perfect condition and it was only $3. Consignment Gold !! I couldn't believe it. I was going to be the best mom ever if I brought this home. The best $3 I've ever spent.

Madie has hardly had it off her body since I brought it home. Even with a fever virus she says that her Dorothy dress makes her feel better. I must admit, she does look really cute in it. I'll have to post a picture of her in it. She's also started to reenact some of the scenes from the movie. Those preschool drama classes may not be a bad idea after all. And thanks A.R. for the eagle eye and spotting it in all those racks of clothes.