Does anyone have a good resource for used or inexpensive children’s books? I haven’t really looked at thrift stores, but I’m guessing that would be a good start. Any other places!?
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yard sales are way better than thrift stores for children's books i find… goodwill puts their price tags on them which can't be removed easily. i love to get books at yard sales for myself as well!
I really haven't been to yard sales – I need to!! Do you just check CL?
CL has a section for "garage sales" in the For Sale section AND you can type distance from your zip. Hit or miss. Antique malls often have these as props, too. I would also check the public library, sometimes they have a Friends of… and they sell books for $.25.
Lucy's on 26 is great for kids stuff period. They only accept the nicest stuff on consignment. Also, check out Books in the Barn at Grape Creek Farm. She gives away book and donuts to kids about once a month.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check Lucy's out!
I usually pick up board books at TJ Maxx and Home Goods in the kids section while I'm there. A lot of my friends rotate through books from the library, but my daughter likes to chew on them while I read so we'll have to wait a while for that.
I'll have to look at TJ Maxx/Home Goods – thanks!!
Try adding frozen riced cauliflower to your smoothie. I swear it works. I thought it was weird at first but you really can't taste it.
I bet that would be good!! I have some in my freezer!
Carrots are a great addition, I was never a fan of juiced carrots, way too sweet, but they are super with almond butter, dash of pumpkin spice and banana!
Mmm sounds good!! 🙂
Look for mom 2 mom sales – sometimes people sell books.
Good idea, I haven't checked there!
Look at publicsurplus.com for books. I know a local NoVA school system just did a big purge and I got over 100 kids books (from board books to 'i can read!' books), for $15 and in pretty good shape.
Good deal! I'll have to check it out, thanks!
Local libraries have used book sales and you can find some great books for super cheap. Additionally, used book stores can be pretty reasonable as well and their books are typically in good condition, just a little older. Freecycle and craig's list might have books listed too, but they'd probably be in big boxes.
I'm planning some built ins too, so lots of books might be a good idea, thanks!!
I second library sales! My library has a huge yearly used book sale put on by the Friends of the Library group. It is where I have purchased 99% of my kids' books.
I never thought about the library, that's a great idea, thanks!