Once Upon A Child Brighton, Michigan is now open!
Who else has been tuning into Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix? It’s a great show highlighting how to de-clutter and simplify, and it’s making people everywhere clean out their closets and get rid of things — myself included!
As parents, what easier way to simplify than going through your kids things and getting rid of the items that no longer ‘spark joy’? Better yet, how about earning money for those items?!
Once Upon A Child recently opened a store in Brighton, Michigan, and WOW. This is a game-changer for my friends that avoid thrift stores because of the visual assault and sensory overload it causes them!
This is by far the most organized store I’ve been to when looking for kids’ items. The shop stocks everything from books {seriously…a treasure trove!} to clothing, items like cribs and bouncy seats, footwear and toys. Pretty much anything you may need for a child can be found here. They even have an amazing selection of brand new Melissa & Doug items, hair accessories, bow ties, suspenders and more.
Owner Shirley loves the thrill of a bargain but was tired of driving to other cities to get her Once Upon A Child fix, so she decided to open one near downtown Brighton {across from Meijer}. She made the right decision because the store speaks for itself: It’s spacious, clean, and any mom’s dream.
Her thoughts behind it are simple — she wants to be the store that makes it easy to run in for one thing versus needing hours to shuffle through consigned items.
Clothing is organized by style — shirts, pants, outfits, dressy items — and size, which are easily identified in the aisles. They even made the effort to pull out certain ‘theme’ items, which I LOVED. While I shopped, I spotted racks just for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, U of M, MSU, Tigers, Lions and athletic wear. These racks had all sizes, which makes it fun for sibling matching!
I was able to score some great items for my soon-to-be-born nephew, a Nike sweatshirt, a U of M jersey {for $2.50!}, dresses for an upcoming daddy-daughter dance and more.
There are so many items to find here, but these are my top five suggestions on where to begin when thrifting:
Top 5 Items To Find Second Hand
- Dressy items. Let’s be honest: Those cute dresses that are purchased for Christmas have a slim chance of ever being worn again. Wearing thrifted item is just the practical way to go!
- Costumes. What child doesn’t love dressing up? These can cost a pretty penny brand new, so it’s much better to find them used.
- Snow gear. Many children benefit from having an extra set of snow pants — for a school locker or in case they get wet while playing outside.
- Theme shirts. I love dressing my kiddos up for holidays, but paying full price for a St. Patrick’s Day shirt is just plain silly if you ask me 😉
- Subsequent baby clothing. Friends and family tend to cover clothing for the first child, but after that, it’s usually on you to get a new wardrobe for the opposite gender. But, if you *do* have the same gender, this is a fun way to change it up without spending a ton!
But what if you are looking to RID your house of these items? Once Upon A Child will take your items, and in return them in exchange for CASH or store credit.
How To Sell Items To Once Upon A Child
- Bring in your gently used, freshly laundered items. No appointment necessary.
- Staff will review the items based on style, safety and condition. Items the store is looking for include: newborn to size 18/20 clothing, outerwear, costumes, dance wear, sleepwear, swimwear, all types of footwear, toys, puzzles, games, baby gear {not carseats though!}, and more.
- You will get paid on the spot.
How amazing is that? Happy de-cluttering!
Once Upon A Child Brighton is located at 8675 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, Michigan. Phone: (810) 360-0033
Hours: Monday — Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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Happy shopping!
Hi! I visited your page, as well as OUAC page and for some reason it didn’t complete the task, or update my 6 entries.
Hmmm…Seems to be working on my end. After you completed the task, did you click the ‘continue’ button. That is how it gives you the credit. Hopefully it will work for you!
I would get clothes for my oldest daughter so I don’t spend a forture as she grows!
My son needs some long sleeve shirts and new baby coming so I’m sure we will need a lot
If I win, I will give it to my daughter to shop for my granddaughter, since she is a single mom, this would be a nice help
Hi! I’d buy summer clothes for my babies! They grow so fast…i can’t keep up!
I love going to the Novi location. My son is obsessed with Thomas the Train and Paw Patrol. I find wonderful, practically new clothing for him. If I won, I would check out the Brighton location for the same type of clothing. Good Luck Everyone! 🙂
I sold some things here right before they opened and was really pleased with the process! Happy to have them here locally!
I’d get some clothes for every season for my 5 kids. Since the divorce their mom has all of their clothes. Not to mention they all grow so fast! LoL
I would spend 1/2 of it on books and toys for our grandson to play with and enjoy when he comes to visit us at Gramma & PopPop’s apt. because we have almost nothing for him here yet but I want to get a nice fun collection of things for him just for here.
Then I would give the other 1/2 of the remainder to our daughter/his Mama, so she can get him whatever clothes/shoes etc she wants/needs for him, he is going through another growth spurt and she loves shopping at Once Upon A Child to keep him in like new, current fashions.
I would buy jeans for my son.
Would get some pants for my son, leggings for daughter and some new books
Dance items for daughter, Easter dresses!
I would like to get shoes for my twins. They grow out of their shoes so fast!
I have two grandchildren that seem to grow overnight. Always in need of clothes.
I’d probably buy dance clothes for my daughter or possibly some swim accessories. Honestly we buy so much stuff at Once Upon a Child I know we’d put it to good use!
Definitely some JEANS. My kids go thru them so quickly!!
If I won I would buy new play clothes for my nieces!
I would buy my grandchildren clothing & toys.
I’d buy my grandchildren clothing & toys.
Quick question…can this gift card be use at any of the Once Upon A Child locations?
I’d get some books and clothes!
Oh I would love to purchase some spring summer clothes for our little one. He grew so much, I know nothing from last summer will fit this spring.
Even though I have an 8 year old myself, I would definitely spend it on my twin nephews who were just born January 10th. I would love to put it towards something like 2 Mama Roos or a baby monitor that comes with 2 cameras if they had anything like that.
I would buy some items for my great niece
I would get shoes for my twins!
I would love to purchase some clothes for my cousin’s little baby girl–she would love that!
Summer clothes for my girls!
My daughter needs all the 18- and 24-month clothes!
I would buy spring break clothes for a trip to Florida
I would purchase shorts and t-shirts for my son for summer or hooded sweatshirts.
I would buy clothes for both of my kids. I have a son and a daughter
I would purchase snow gear items.
I love that the shelves and racks look so clean and organized. My kids have outgrown the sizes we can usually find at children’s thrift stores, but I shopped at places like this for years.
Yes! Thank Netflix for helping people get rid of unwanted stuff. Thanks for the tips Lauren.