I had the privilege of being invited to visit Mother Goose of Northfield Children’s Resale and Boutique with my kids and share our experience on my blog.
Mother Goose is a family-owned children’s consignment shop in Northfield, which is about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. You can trade or shop for infant to 7 year old clothing, toys, and books; maternity clothing; baby items, and local, hand-made kids’ items.
The store is owned by Shahar and her husband Jesse who have two kids, ages 4 and 1. I got to know them a little bit and chat about the shop. Shahar and Jesse opened the shop in 2012, shortly before their youngest was born. During the past 2 years they’ve been busy with growing the shop and expanding inventory to include new items including eco-friendly, fair-trade wooden toys and women and kids Roma rain boots, as well as locally handmade items such as cards, baby clothing, bibs, teethers and car seat covers.
There is a fun children’s play area plus various spaces in the store where kids can quietly play and explore new items. My kids, Heidi and Thor, immediately found toys to keep them busy – which we ended up buying because they enjoyed them so much.
Heidi got a dollhouse with furniture, and Thor got a wooden train set.
In addition, Mother Goose offers short-term equipment rentals for those times when an item like a baby bassinet or stroller is only needed for a weekend or a few months. Kids can also enjoy birthday parties in the shop.
What I really enjoyed about the shop, in addition to the quality selection, is the calming, comforting feel throughout. The items are well-organized by size and age, and the play areas are simple with many classic toys that bring out a child’s imagination. I wish there was a shop like this close to our home as I really like the friendly, personal atmosphere where you can shop and swap gently used kids items in one place.
Prices are reasonable and much lower than buying clothes and toys new. Plus the third Thursday of every month is now a sale day with clothes $2.00 each and dresses $3.00 each.
AND – Mention that you read this review on Twin Cities Frugal Mom and you’ll get 20% off your purchase of used items in the shop!
Visit their website or follow Mother Goose of Northfield on Facebook for newly added inventory and specials. Whether you live in Northfield or the Twin Cities area, it’s worth the trip to visit Mother Goose with your family! Mother Goose is located at 801 Division St. in Northfield.
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