May 28 2008
My ode to hand-me-downs
I’m quite the happy camper because a neighborhood mom just dropped off multiple bags of hand-me-downs. Good timing too because I was just wondering about summer clothes. Conicidence? Think not, God provides. The bags even contained a pair of much asked for crocs in my daughters size! So since I’m so happy I’ve composed an ode to hand-me-downs. Of course I’ve never written an ode before and I’m not sure I know exactly what it is so forgive me as I ramble.
Hand-me-downs, why do I love you? Let me count the ways…
1 - You keep my wallet fat! Well, actually that’s wishful thinking because my wallet is never fat (except for all of those business cards I can’t seem to throw out) and my bank account is never high. Anywho - being my lack of funds, I love hand-me downs even more!
2 - You lift my spirits as I go green. I’ve been doing the hand-me down and thrift store thing for years so to find out I’m helping save the earth while doing so is a definate bonus. (to read about more ways the average parent can take small steps to go green check out “A Little Greener Everyday“)
3 - You grant us hours (or minutes depending on the size of the bags) of entertainment fun. Who doesn’t love getting new clothes. It’s like a grab bag. My daughter and her friend had a blast yesterday finding new treasures to wear.
4 - You even provide an opportunity to share. I’ve talked about community before and caring for each other. What a great way to care for someone by helping them out with their basic needs.
I think that’s it for my ode or non-ode. I’m going to go rummage through some more bags now.
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excellent reasons and I agree 100%
we did #4 for a young family last week and it made me feel good to help out.
When others give me hand me downs I celebrate the fat wallet and money I saved.
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Our church recently had a day where everyone brought along their clothing and we had our own hand me down / thrift store day. Everything was cheap and proceeds went to the Sunday School. Everyone had so much fun, especially the young girls, trying on each others clothing.
What a great idea. My church does a rummage sale twice a year that we always enjoy. Actually I get quite a bit for myself at the rummage sale:) My kids love the toys. All proceeds go to missions. The only bad thing is I get rid of so much by donating and then buy just about as much back, if not more.