Consigning has been one of the biggest trends in the last 5 years. The increase in consigning may have been due to the recent recession but This Mom can see the greater good that may have resulted from terrible economic conditions.
I have been an avid supporter of the franchise Just Between Friends since my son was born. There are great bargains and I even wait until the last day of the sale to get an additional 1/2 off items. There are still plenty of great items even after the stock has been picked through. So if you are looking for some really great deals definitely try that strategy! One tip if you wait until the last day of the sale is DO NOT go with a list of "must have's" . Of course you should bring a list of things you would like to find but if you think you'll find everything on that list on the last day of the sale you will just leave feeling deflated.
In Pennsylvania there are a few upcoming sales in the region. Visit the following site find a sale in your area and don't forget to download a free admission ticket and get ready to have fun!
Final note: Bring a spouse, family member or friend to the sale to help with managing kiddos. It can get kinda crazy in there and you don't want to have to fight with your kids as you are fighting through other parents to grab the best stuff!
http://www.jbfsale.com/default.cfm
