We have long extolled the virtues of thrift-store shopping here at Strollerderby. And why not? It's eco-conscious, has clothes that will cover your daughter's navel, and Julia Roberts does it. And if that wasn't enough, it's, well, cheaper.
But if your thrift-store shopping list contains toys, you may want to rethink that. Apparently some
parents, and I won't name any names here, are going through their kids'
toy boxes, removing the recalled lead-filled toys, and then donating them to charity. I don't know if these people are unthinking or just idiots, but apparently thrift stores are overwhelmed with toy donations lately which unfortunately contain a good many of the recalled toys.
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