Seattle offers a wide array of story times 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday) that are appropriate for babies and toddlers:
Land of Nod - University Village, Seattle – Thursdays @ 11:00 am
University Bookstore – Tuesdays and Saturdays @11:00 am
Tugboat Story time - The Center for Wooden Boats – the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month @ 11:00 am
Polly-Glot Tots – this language school offers free Spanish, French , Japanese and Mandarin story times in various locations once a month. Check out their website for times and locations.
Seattle Public Libraries –offering dozens of story times at their locations 6 days a week (yes – Saturday too!), Seattle public libraries offer baby, preschool, family and even toddler story times. In addition, the offer pajama story time and even story times in Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish!
Soundbridge (Seattle Symphony) – the Seattle Symphony offers a musical story time every Monday at the Seattle Central Library at 10:30 am and at Benaroya Hall on Fridays at 1:30 pm.
Third Place Books – this wonderful used/new bookstore and Café in Ravenna offers a weekly story time on Saturdays at 11:00 am.
Mockingbird Books – this Greenlake bookstore and café offers story time 6 DAYS A WEEK!!! Yes that’s right folks! Monday through Saturday you can go to story time at 11:00 am at this charming bookstore.
Serendipity Café – although it’s named a café, they offer a full restaurant menu as well. This play café offers a weekly story time in Magnolia at 10 am on Tuesdays.
Little Book Worms Story Time - this new story time is located on the 2nd level of the Bravern Wednesdays at 11:00 am in Bellevue.
Izilla Toys - storytimes fluctuate so check out the website for upcoming times at this fun and highend toy store. In September 2010, their story times are Sept 13 & Sept 27th at their Wallingford branch from 10:30 am - 11:30 am; and Sept 21st at 10:30 am at their Capital Hill location.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Wonderful Children's Consignment Stores in Seattle (Updated Sept 2010)
Offering a plethora of toys, clothes, maternity wear, baby gear and more; Seattle is awash with children's consignment stores offering great variety and value. These stores provide a true public service. While they make little to know money on the used goods, they offer a place for Seattleites to buy and sell everything you could every need for a baby and toddler. Don't miss them!
Sugarlump - The best way to describe this place is probably in terms of the deals I've gotten there. This is not the place to go for used books or toys (check out Me 'n Moms or Kids on 45th for those) but this is THE place to go to find beautiful boutique children's clothing. I personally have found things like a Burberry dress for $15, a D&G Baby snowsuit for $50 (originally over $300), Oilily pants for $10, Mulberry Bush Coveralls for $7. All looked brand new and were in mint condition. You will not be disappointed.
Kids on 45th - This store looks very small from the outside. So small, in fact, that for several months I drove past it on my way to Me 'n Moms because I couldn't imagine it could have that much inventory. I was wrong. This is the best used toy store I've found for used toys. While Me 'n Moms has a larger selection, this store has the best prices I've ever seen! They are very smart about the lay-out and offer a good number of toys. I found a wonderful large wooden play cube that looked brand new and retails for $80 for only $15 here. I have also bought my daughter shoes for $4-$6 that were in excellent condition and in brands like Stride-rite and Umi. They have a good selection of books as well which are also well priced 0.99 - $3.99. The front half of the store offers new toys so you have a wide array of things to choose from. Something that shouldn't be missed is the hair barrettes made by one of the employees here. They are georgeous, well made and really well priced (around $5).
Childish Things - Wow! Wow! Wow! This place has a large amount of clothing for babies-preschoolers. Everything is in immaculate condition. They are VERY choosy! I found many hard to find brands for my toddler including Deux Par Deux, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, Hanna Andersson and more! The also have lots of gear from strollers to bath gear, bouncy chairs, jumperoos and lots and lots of baby toys. They also have some great books - although the books are a little more expensive than other used children's books (they are half off the cover price of the book).
Me 'n Mom - This store is amazing and serves such an important function in Seattle. The inventory changes daily. Their selection of toys is HUGE! It has been a huge cost saver for us with a baby/toddler. I have purchased so many beautiful wooden toys there for between $10-$15 (wooden riding toy, wooden croc push bench) and I've purchased lots of great baby toys for under $5-$10 that would be $30 or more at a toy store. They also have a good collection of used books. If you are looking for baby gear there is nothing you won't find here from slings to baby seats to high chairs to cribs to strollers. If you can think of it, you can find it here. They also offer a huge amount of children's clothing. The biggest piece of advice I'd give is give yourself at least an hour to browse this store!
Paron's Closet - a newbie to the consignment scene, this store is located in the Wallingford Shopping Center just down from Izilla Toys. It is the smallest of the stores listed here and tends to focus more on clothes than toys or gear. A nice find!
smallclothes - located in West Seattle, this store offering a surprising breadth of used goods along with locally produced items. You will not be disappointed by the wealth of choices here!
Sweet Pea's - located in Columbia City, this small consignment store offers a nice array of used clothes, shoes, stroller and gear. I don't have a website for them but they are located at: 4822 Rainier Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 722-1031.
Le Petit Shoppe - located in Laurelhurst, this store has prices a little higher than some of the others but that goes hand in hand with the quality of the merchandise. You can pick up a Hanna Andersson, Ralph Lauren and more along with goods from local merchants. I haven't found a website for them so here is their info: 3432 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA (206) 525-0619.
Retroactive Kids - Another Columbia City find, this small store offers both consigned and home-made clothes along with gently used toys and gear. The thing that really sets this store apart is its "Retro" offerings - running from clothing to toys. Their stock can be low illustrating just how popular this place is.
Alphabet Soup - Over half of this store's inventory is made up of used hardcover children's books. Their books are in beautiful condition - often virtually brand new. They have a wonderful selection that is constantly changing and updating. The prices are reasonable when compared to buying used books on Amazon or at other used book stores. There is such a large selection that you should give yourself plenty of time to look. It is divided up nicely inside into categories including "Caldecott winners, board books, books about holidays, books about your body, books about growing up, getting a little sibling, manners, etc." The store itself is very cute from the sign outside to the cozy feel inside.
Bootyland - this Capital Hill boutique sets itself apart by offering not only gently used children's clothes but also high quality vintage and locally made garments. If you are looking for unique but affordable ways to mix up your child's wardrobe, don't miss this spot.
Buggy - although it is a little difficult to find, this Madrona store (only two blocks from the Madrona playground) is beautifully laid out with lots of clothing, toys and even a play area.
Sugarlump - The best way to describe this place is probably in terms of the deals I've gotten there. This is not the place to go for used books or toys (check out Me 'n Moms or Kids on 45th for those) but this is THE place to go to find beautiful boutique children's clothing. I personally have found things like a Burberry dress for $15, a D&G Baby snowsuit for $50 (originally over $300), Oilily pants for $10, Mulberry Bush Coveralls for $7. All looked brand new and were in mint condition. You will not be disappointed.
Kids on 45th - This store looks very small from the outside. So small, in fact, that for several months I drove past it on my way to Me 'n Moms because I couldn't imagine it could have that much inventory. I was wrong. This is the best used toy store I've found for used toys. While Me 'n Moms has a larger selection, this store has the best prices I've ever seen! They are very smart about the lay-out and offer a good number of toys. I found a wonderful large wooden play cube that looked brand new and retails for $80 for only $15 here. I have also bought my daughter shoes for $4-$6 that were in excellent condition and in brands like Stride-rite and Umi. They have a good selection of books as well which are also well priced 0.99 - $3.99. The front half of the store offers new toys so you have a wide array of things to choose from. Something that shouldn't be missed is the hair barrettes made by one of the employees here. They are georgeous, well made and really well priced (around $5).
Childish Things - Wow! Wow! Wow! This place has a large amount of clothing for babies-preschoolers. Everything is in immaculate condition. They are VERY choosy! I found many hard to find brands for my toddler including Deux Par Deux, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, Hanna Andersson and more! The also have lots of gear from strollers to bath gear, bouncy chairs, jumperoos and lots and lots of baby toys. They also have some great books - although the books are a little more expensive than other used children's books (they are half off the cover price of the book).
Me 'n Mom - This store is amazing and serves such an important function in Seattle. The inventory changes daily. Their selection of toys is HUGE! It has been a huge cost saver for us with a baby/toddler. I have purchased so many beautiful wooden toys there for between $10-$15 (wooden riding toy, wooden croc push bench) and I've purchased lots of great baby toys for under $5-$10 that would be $30 or more at a toy store. They also have a good collection of used books. If you are looking for baby gear there is nothing you won't find here from slings to baby seats to high chairs to cribs to strollers. If you can think of it, you can find it here. They also offer a huge amount of children's clothing. The biggest piece of advice I'd give is give yourself at least an hour to browse this store!
Paron's Closet - a newbie to the consignment scene, this store is located in the Wallingford Shopping Center just down from Izilla Toys. It is the smallest of the stores listed here and tends to focus more on clothes than toys or gear. A nice find!
smallclothes - located in West Seattle, this store offering a surprising breadth of used goods along with locally produced items. You will not be disappointed by the wealth of choices here!
Sweet Pea's - located in Columbia City, this small consignment store offers a nice array of used clothes, shoes, stroller and gear. I don't have a website for them but they are located at: 4822 Rainier Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 722-1031.
Le Petit Shoppe - located in Laurelhurst, this store has prices a little higher than some of the others but that goes hand in hand with the quality of the merchandise. You can pick up a Hanna Andersson, Ralph Lauren and more along with goods from local merchants. I haven't found a website for them so here is their info: 3432 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA (206) 525-0619.
Retroactive Kids - Another Columbia City find, this small store offers both consigned and home-made clothes along with gently used toys and gear. The thing that really sets this store apart is its "Retro" offerings - running from clothing to toys. Their stock can be low illustrating just how popular this place is.
Alphabet Soup - Over half of this store's inventory is made up of used hardcover children's books. Their books are in beautiful condition - often virtually brand new. They have a wonderful selection that is constantly changing and updating. The prices are reasonable when compared to buying used books on Amazon or at other used book stores. There is such a large selection that you should give yourself plenty of time to look. It is divided up nicely inside into categories including "Caldecott winners, board books, books about holidays, books about your body, books about growing up, getting a little sibling, manners, etc." The store itself is very cute from the sign outside to the cozy feel inside.
Bootyland - this Capital Hill boutique sets itself apart by offering not only gently used children's clothes but also high quality vintage and locally made garments. If you are looking for unique but affordable ways to mix up your child's wardrobe, don't miss this spot.
Buggy - although it is a little difficult to find, this Madrona store (only two blocks from the Madrona playground) is beautifully laid out with lots of clothing, toys and even a play area.
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