Munchkin Market

So Munchkin Market was everything I wanted and more.  Except for now I am depressed that it is over.  It happens every year....the anticipation, the anxiety, the crazys coming out to play and then BOOM its over.  In the meantime as I wait 6 months for it to re-enter my life again, my kids have  closets full of beautiful clothes that they may or may not ever wear but to me they just shine with success.  Since they are such great prices.....it is basically like I am renting the clothes.  If all goes well and the kids don't get too cray cray, I will sale them back for the same price or more.  Win Win!!!



Let me back up and explain the Munchkin Market concept to those who may not be familiar.  Two brilliant ladies designed a consignment sale twice a year for "upscale" clothes.  It was truly brilliance.  They have built a dynasty of consignors with super cute clothes sold each year.  They also offer "volunteer" shifts......the more you work the earlier you shop.  16 hours gets you in first, therefore 16 hours of my time they receive.  I absolute can NOT stand anyone shopping before me.  On shopping day, I must carve out at least 4 hours of my day.  Yes, I require that much time to make decisions.  Since you cannot return items you must be sure of your purchases.  Let me help you with a visual.  The doors open...I power walk to Landon's size (always go to girls first), I drag a laundry basket with a dog leash attached behind me, and start dumping clothes while quickly trying to see everything before someone tries to skip in front of me.  Once I have dump my 1st look at the girls into the basket, I briskly walk to the boys and repeat.  Next...shoes ( I always always restock my shoes here). Then on to the books and toys......by now my mound of clothes is falling out of the basket and I am awkwardly trying to hold on to it and not look too crazy.  (which I clearly am).  Once this is done, I repeat for a second look to be sure I didn't miss anything.  When I am finally satisfied, I find a spot on the floor to review and make decisions.  I make 4 piles:  Must keep, lets think about it, I don't need it, and why did I pick this up.



After about 4 hours I am walking out with restocked clothes!!!! Happiest.day.ever!!!  Now, don't forget that I am also a consignor.  The last two sales, I have made more than I spent.  You know what that means? Basically FREE clothes!!!!



Selling at Munchkin Market takes practice.  It's all about the pricing,  I sold the most that I have ever sold this year and continue to get better each sale.  My friend Kourtney (name drop) has given me some mad tips along the way that is molding me each year.  I seriously could talk about this all day long.  I.love.it.



In closing, here are some pics of clothes that has made their new home with the Emorys!!



Look at that collection of pretties!!


Have you ever seen these pants for kids??








Are you sharing in my excitement???