Local Moms Create Their Own Toy Stories

Online, August 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (Folsom,CA) Like Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Slinky Dog, countless quality, name brand toys are sitting around area homes no longer being used or played with. But, there are just as many local homes, with younger children, who would be more than happy to give a gently-used toy a treasured place in their toy boxes. Just Between Friends (JBF) will be an important part of tens of thousands of new toy stories this fall.
"Many parents feel they cannot afford name brand toys that are made to last because they cost more," said Jill Mitchell, coordinator of the Just Between Friends Children's Consignment Sales Event in the Folsom area. "However, Folsom area parents are embracing Just Between Friends because they can find exceptional bargains on the hot items their children want and need. In addition, they are helping other local families who are recycling unused and outgrown items from their growing families."
The beauty of JBF consignment events is that we inspire families to take a good look at their homes twice each year and to recycle and repurpose those items which no longer have a use in that family, but still have significant value and life left in them for a second home. It's a fact that toys stored for any amount of time will be at risk for things like battery corrosion, pieces that get misplaced and electronics that are adversely affected by heat, cold and moisture. JBF offers families a convenient alternative that puts money in their pockets and increases the lifespan of countless children's items every season.
Just Between Friends will offer two fall/winter community children's consignment events: (Folsom area)Rancho Cordova, at 10373 Folsom Blvd, on Friday, September 10th (10am-7pm), Saturday, September 11th (10am-3pm) and Sunday, September 12th (9am-3pm). The Roseville event will be held at the Placer County Fairgrounds, Friday, September 24th (10am-7pm), Saturday, September 25th (10am-3pm) and Sunday, September 26th (10am-3pm).
"Toys generally sell very well at Just Between Friends," said Shannon Carter, coordinator of the Just Between Friends events in Sacramento and Roseville. "We have parents who buy new toys to give as gifts; we've got grandparents who purchase items to have at their homes for when the grandkids come to play, and even daycares that are looking for affordable, but sturdy toys to replenish their play rooms. But, what is always so much fun, is when we see the joy on a child's face who was just able to afford that 'to die for' toy on their piggybank budget."
Consignors (sellers)make up to 70% on each sold item and Just Between Friends offers the opportunity to sell toys, clothing, baby equipment, outdoor playground toys, books, DVDs and pretty much anything that has to do with raising children. Volunteers, who run every aspect of each event, shop the sale before the public. Shoppers who sign-up on the JBF mailing list for each sale will receive a free admission coupon the week before each event. The Just Between Friends fall/winter sales will benefit, in part, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and Community Closet. For more information and to sign-up on the community email mailing list for future sale announcements, please visit www.jbfsale.com and select the sale(s) you are interested in. For interviews, please contact Jill Mitchell at 916.320-1127.