Over the weekend I volunteered for another NCT sale. There
were around 100 sellers and over 400 people came through the doors and saved
things that may have otherwise ended up in landfill.
If attending these sales it is best to turn up early and
with a wish list. I’m pleased to report that I was pleased with my little haul
which included 2 tutus, a couple of books, a few clothing bits and a rocking
horse.
I have been looking at getting a rocker for my daughter for
a little while now. My favourite type being the Lottie Ladybird but this lovely
Mamas and Papas item caught my eye and for £20 my mind was made up despite my
daughter only being 8 months!
Fortunately it fit in the car and as my husband and daughter
had a day out together I came back home to five minutes peace, which was very
welcomed after the craziness of enveloping tags ready for count night. This
technique enables the NCT to see how many things have been bought and how much
is owed to each seller.
I hid the rocking horse under a blanket with the idea of
daddy and baby both pulling it off together. However, daddy was so delighted
with the purchase he whipped it off before our daughter had a chance to help. It
was a reaction that I was surprised about and a proud mummy moment indeed. Whenever
she rides it now (with us holding her at all times on it) her little face lights
up the room and I know she’s very pleased with it.
Aw I always wanted my children to have a rocking horse. However, our eldest little boy decided he would much prefer a battery-operated motorised car and he now has two! The youngest (also 8 months) seems to be equally into cars/trains/anything with wheels so I am not holding out much hope for my longed-for rocking horse! #fartglitter
ReplyDeleteAww that's a pity Acorn is a true delight and hit in this family.
DeleteI love NCT sales- but we never seem to get fan stuff like this!! Love rocking horses.
ReplyDeleteI replied to your comment on http://www.arthurwears.com/2015/10/the-diary-of-9-month-old-escape-artist.html?showComment=1445412472200&m=1#c5160773599899419525 too (couldn't find your Twitter handle on your blog to tweet you)
Hi Arthur, Yes I was really lucky to get hold of this Mamas and Papas one. I don't use Twitter.
DeleteAwe so cute. We had a rocking donkey that when you held the carrot to its mouth it made a chewing noise. We loved it, but it is all worn out now and my kids got a bit old for it. At least it was well loved #mummyandus thanks for always sharing xx
ReplyDeleteThat sounds good fun. I think it's great that it was used a lot. I hear some toys barely get touched which is a great shame.
DeleteAw, how lovely. We had a kind of rocking horse and my children loved it, I'm sure your daughter will continue to enjoy it for a long time to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing #LetKidsBeKids
I'm sure you are right. When I bought it an older girl was playing with it.
DeleteI love these kinds of sales. So daft to chuck stuff when it's only be used for a few months. We have a fab Facebook 2nd hand group here and almost all of my tots big things have come from there. The only way we'd have been able to afford a Jumperoo- and we got our money back selling it on when he was done :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up with #fartglitter x
Ah Facebook groups can be great. We've done well in some purchases but seem to get stuck with things when trying to sell them on. Despite the products still being in good condition.
DeleteWow! Great buy! My Evelyn is now into horses too. We went to Ethan's friends house yesterday for a play date and Ethan's friend is mad about horses. He also had a rocking horse which Evelyn got to ride on. She was instantly in love with it. I am now on the mission to find one for your for Christmas. Lucky you! I can imagine your daughter's face light up the room. :)
ReplyDeleteI feel I definitely was lucky in finding that treasure. I love singing to her 'Horsey, Horsey, don't you stop ...' and making typical horse noises, while she loves looking at herself in the mirror.
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