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Shopping for kids
Shopping Day! Baby Revolution consignment sale
Today is the day that the Baby Revolution Sale is open to the public!
Checkout the shopping times here. I love this sale, I have made hundreds selling items before. I got to shop the volunteer pre-shop yesterday and it was incredible. Definitely worth it to volunteer! I got a wooden balance bike for $35 {bargain}, some Gymboree outfits that still had the tags on them for $6.50{shirt and pants} and a few toys. I also sold over 40 items that I had consigned during that time! Unbelievable!!
Baby Revolution consignment sale is being held at the Beltrone Living Center off Wolf Rd and is open to the public from 12pm-5pm on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-12pm. Although Sunday is half price day, I suggest getting their Saturday when they open. They clear out early - their stuff is good!!
These books are so cool!
Jewelie from UsBourne Books recently contacted me about the books she sells. We love to read in my house so she sent a few over for us to review!
The favorite in our house by a long shot? There's a mouse about the house! It's what they call a "slot book". What's so cool and different about a "slot book"? You take out a little mouse and use the mouse to follow the dotted lines thoughout the story. The mouse even moves from one page to the next. It is so cool! My kids were in awe of putting the mouse in a slot on one page and turning the page to find the mouse had appeared there!
Jewelie also puts together buckets with books and items related to the story for special occassions- back to school, new brother or sister, and more.
Prices for these books are really reasonable too. There's also puzzles, sticker books, activity cards, and more. You have to check out Jewelie's website.
I love buying gifts for birthdays that I know won't be duplicated by someone else, these books fit the bill perfectly. Also, think Christmas and stocking stuffers!
Thanks Jewelie! Jewelie will also be at A Baby Event selling books, checkk them out.
Cool shopping site for arts & crafts supplies & more! Summer fun for the kids!
Have you heard of Discount School Supply?
It is one cool place to get arts & crafts supplies, toys, sensory items, and more for little ones. I just went on a nice shopping spree to get ready for the summer and no preschool. Gotta' keep those little people busy!
They have cool learning toys like this alphabet spelling game. Kids can "fish" for different letters, great way teach letters and practice spelling.
Lots of things are sold in bulk for great prices so find another Mom and order together. I've done it a few times and love what we get and the price we get it for!
Great way to stock up!
~Albany Mommy~
You have to see this!
Last Friday I got to try out the coolest new thing in the Capital District with a few "little friends".
Games 2 U is officially "a mobile game theater and more". Unofficially it's "why on earth didn't anyone think of this before".
John, a father of 3 from East Greenbush, is running the local franchise of Games 2 U. Tell me he isn't the coolest Dad on the block!!
John met us in the Crossings and let us try out the games inside and outside of the van. The inside of the van fits 12-16 people. Once John got the games set up for the kids inside, it was almost complete silence. Amazing! My 3 yr old was playing with the teenagers and had a blast.
Then we got to try out some of the games outside the van. Then, the kids got to play laser tag!! After that, we rolled the kids around in a hamster ball!! Can you believe all that? Now that's fun. The littler ones loved being rolled around and the bigger kids were able to get it going all by themselves. I have never seen anything like it before, it was hilarious. Everybody who was near us in the park stopped to take a look.
I am not a video game person at all. (We have a Wii and I am still learning) When we tried this I didn't think I was going to let John go home with the van. We got to play for almost 2 hours!! I know this is made with kids in mind, but it's awesome for adults too! Seriously.
My opinion? I love it, price is great, customer service is awesome, and this is just soooo cool. John is a father and it shows. He is so good with the kids. When the 3 yr olds were having trouble with laser tag he got right down with them and showed them what to do and ran round with them. (That's the stuff that impresses me.) Anytime the kids asked questions or needed help, John was right there.
You know how I am about price and bargains. Listen to this... IT'S THE SAME PRICE NO MATTER HOW MANY KIDS!! Prices start at $199 for either the game van or laser tag, you can do add-ons for $50 each. So for $249 you can get the game van plus laser tag - the van can take up to either 12 or 16 players inside and another 8 outside AND you can have a whole bunch of other kids playing laser tag at the same time! You won't even need to feed them, no way they are going to stop to eat! Just keep throwing water or something to drink at them and they're good to go!
OK, I had a ton of fun. My friend Kim and I both wanted to climb in the hamster ball and roll around. The kids had an amazing time, didn't stop talking about it forever(still), I got a ton of thank yous from all the kids I invited. Jon asked if I would ever be interested in setting something up so YOU GUYS, the Albany Mommy readers could try it out. Of course I said yes! Although, at the time I was thinking - I am going to play again and bring my child back. I also have had thoughts of telling everyone one time and telling John an hour earlier so I get play time for my only family first. Sorry John, it's that much fun...
So, keep checking back. Pretty soon you'll be able to try this out for yourself. You have to see this in person. As much fun as it sounds, it's even better in person!
Pick out your tutu
2 Sisters Tutus will be selling their tutus at the Kidz Expo on March 7th!! Yeah! You can pick from one of the new great spring colors that just came in or special order one that day.
Not only will they be selling their gorgeous tutus, but they will also be handing out "Mommy Bags" from Albany Mommy to the first 200 Mommies who stop by. It will be have lots of discounts and special offers from different area businesses!! How nice!
Of course, if we're telling you about it there has to be a special offer. When you buy a tutu mention Albany Mommy and get a free wand while supplies last.
2 Sisters Tutus will be the first booth in the hallway outside the convention center. Stop by say hello & get your "Mommy Bag".
