Rummage sales and garage sales can be a treasure trove of toys. Many are in great condition (or will be, after a simple washing) and are very, very cheap! You can find great toys for your kids without hurting your budget, but be careful! You need to check if the toys are still safe. Use these tips to check the quality of the toy, so you can walk away with a good bargain and … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Buying Secondhand Toys
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10 Tips for Shopping at Garage Sales
Smart shoppers know that garage sales are treasure troves for great buys and unbeatable bargains. You can find clothes that people have barely worn, sports equipment that never saw the light of day, books and toys at a fraction of the original price, and high-quality furniture and baby equipment that the owners have simply outgrown. However, you need to go to garage sales … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Shopping at Garage Sales
7 toy safety hazards — and how to spot them
Most moms know well enough to keep poison and sharp objects away from their kids, but the majority of household accidents are actually caused by hazardous toys. Yes, that's right. The stuffed rabbit with the button eyes can be a choking hazard. The fire truck with a long hose that spurts out real water can strangle or cause electric burns. Here's a list of safety rules so you … [Read more...] about 7 toy safety hazards — and how to spot them
10 Things You Should Always Buy New
Saving money when shopping is always an important consideration for most consumers. With the economic climate being pretty glum in the recent years, we have all learned how to make do with less, and we've all become some sort of experts when it comes to getting good deals. Indeed, even people who wouldn't even consider buying secondhand items in the past will now not think … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Should Always Buy New