If you were in my house on laundry day you’d hear some, if not all, of the following…"don’t put clean clothes in the dirty clothes basket”, followed by many “ugh, I hate laundry”, “how can three girls make so much laundry”,  or “this little boy may go through more clothes than all three of those girls”.  

A few months back, I went through the girls drawers and closets and pulled out the stuff that mom likes, but they never wear.  I put all that right in the “SALE” bin in my laundry room.  But in just a few short weeks I’m back to “ugh, so many clothes”.

My husband and I are on a constant endeavor to simplify our home…I like piles and he likes things; but we try to simplify as we go. Then my super organized sister calls and says, “Hey, how many t-shirts do you think I should keep for my daughter”.  At first I’m thinking, “what, who thinks like that”.  But then I am quickly taken to the thought, “now that is brilliant”.  If I had a list like that I could go through the drawers and closets and I’d know exactly what I’d need to put on my list of things to buy at the upcoming Spring Sale.  

So with a little research, we’ve found these handy lists.  We thought we’d share them, we’re nice like that.  :)

We recommend you make one bin for “Boutique For A Week” and one for “Donate/Giveaway”. Then armed with your lists you can tackle one child’s clothes at a time. Oh and go ahead and register to consign now, so you don’t have to keep those clothes until the Fall.

I like this list a lot, its from Chromama. It seems to cover all the bases.

KIDS’ BASIC CLOTHING CHECKLIST

Everyday Clothing

10 short-sleeved tees

5 long-sleeved tees

5 sweaters

4 pairs jeans

2 pairs slacks/pants

2 pairs tracksuit pants

5 pairs casual shorts

School Uniforms

3 pairs long pants (navy)

3 pairs shorts/skorts (navy)

5 polo shirts (light blue)

2 zip-up jumpers (navy)

2 plain tees/polo shirts for sports days (in their respective house colours)

1 broad-brimmed school hat (navy)

Socks & Underwear

12-14 pairs underwear

12-14 pairs socks (white only)

Special Occasions

3 party dresses

3 dressy button-down shirts

Misc

1 set summer pajamas per child

1 set winter pajamas per child

2 swimsuits/swim shorts

Seasonal

1 winter rain jacket

1 scarf

1 beanie

1 pair of wool gloves

1 casual summer hat / cap

Shoes

1 pair school shoes (‘regular’ or ‘sneaker style’), black

1 pair sneakers, white

1 pair thongs (flip-flops)/slip-on shoes

1 pair fancy ‘pretty’ shoes (Youngest only – the boys use their black school shoes)

Happy Organizing which means Happy Shopping!

We’ll see you at Boutique For A Week!

 Kid Kash is a great way to purchase the items for your family’s growing needs and not have to take ‘real cash’ out of your budget or wallet!   You can earn Kid Kash by volunteering during our sale.  Here’s how it works:

• All Kid Kash issued to you can be used at both of our 2012 sales. So, if you don’t find what you want or need at the Spring sale (which is highly unlikely), you can use your Kid Kash at our Fall 2012 sale.
• Kid Kash is issued in certificate form in increments of $10. You may use it toward any purchase at our Boutique For A Week sales THIS year. Keep in mind, the entire $10 value must be used at time of checkout.
• Kid Kash is distributed AFTER completion of volunteer hours.  8 hours will earn you $10 in Kid Kash.  After, 16 hours you receive $20!
• You can also choose to gift your Kid Kash to someone you’d love to bless. Just have your loved one present the certificate when paying at checkout.
• Kid Kash is not currently available for purchase.

We also want to highlight some specific guidelines for this sale.  

Our goal at Boutique For A Week is to always have the best quality and the best prices in town.  In order to keep that quality standard please note:

• You need to make an appointment for Drop Off.
• Any items with a specified limit will be counted at Drop Off.
• Maximum of 200 clothing items.
• Maximum of 15 like new items in sizes 0-6 months.  (This limitation is due to the overwhelming amount of clothing in great condition.  Therefore, if you bring clothes in this size range please be sure to price competitively or your items will not sell.)
• Maximum of 20 pairs of quality, like new shoes.
• We accept Junior sizes 0-16 and Young Men’s sizes 28W-34W. (Sizes 12 through 16 must be trendy and manufactured in the last 2 years and MUST BE NAME BRANDS, which sell best in these larger sizes.)
• Maximum of 3 stuffed animals (non-battery operated).
• Any bedding must be manufactured within the past 3 years and must be name brand, stored in a bedding bag.  The bedding does not sell well if it isn’t current and easy to see.  Bedding not placed in bags will not be placed on the sales floor.
• We no longer accept VHS tapes.
• Drop side cribs are NOT accepted, due to the recent recalls.
• If you are consigning with us for the first time, you will need to log in and create a user name and password.  You will be assigned a consignor code and a card stock color.  If you are a returning consignor, you will need to log in with the user name and password that you created previously. Then you will be able to start tagging your items!
• As a consignor, if you volunteer for 8 or 12 hours (two or three 4-hour shifts) you earn $10 in Kid Kash. If you volunteer for 16 hours you earn $20 in Kid Kash.  Kid Kash is distributed after volunteer hours are complete.  It can be used at either the Spring or Fall sale.