Posh Kids Etc is a Posh children's Consignment shop in the Chicago Suburbs. We are the hidden Gem in Downers Grove, IL.
As a mom who worked in the Corporate World for years always had a passion for Children's clothing. The economy made life difficult for many families as lots of parents lost there jobs. I was one who was laid off during the wave of millions losing there jobs. At the time I was really ok with it as I had a teaching degree and thought no problem, I will just go back to teaching. Well, even the schools were having a hard time and were letting teachers go. Wow, that was a shock as I planned my life out thinking I was choosing a degree that would always provide for my family. Thank God, my husband still had his job and I could stay home for a while we just needed to watch our pennies. My dream was to stay home with the kids. But, how was this going to happen being we had lived on 2 incomes for years. I started by not taking the shopping sprees I was accustomed too. For the first time in my life I was able to join the mommy groups and just hang out with my children. As, I started to talk to other stay at home mom's I asked how do you do it? They were all willing to share there saving plans. Coupons, Shop resale, Buy only what you need.
Ok that sounds easy. Then I started to research. I loved spending time with my kids but can't afford to pay $20.00 everyday to get into some of the activities in the area. This started a passion in me. What have my kids not done that is free in the area. Wow, I found a tone of fun stuff to do for free. We packed our lunches and went on our way. Then I still wanted to do some of these little things that did cost money so I started to sale my kids clothes ebay, resale etc. This launched my Ebay addiction. I love kids clothes, I love to dress my kids in high end designer labels, How will this work? I bought resale of my favorite brands, then when they grew out of the clothes I sold them. This caught on with my friends they started to ask me sale for them. Soon I had a home base business. I loved it, Home with my kids and making some money on the side. It just kept growing by word of mouth. I was overwhelmed with excitement. I looked for the past 2-3 years thinking i need to move this business to a storefront. My little guy was only 2 so I would start looking when turned 3 to find out what it will take to open a resale shop and follow my dreams. He started Kindergaden this past year, timing could have not been more perfect. The cute little space we found for our resale shop was in Downers Grove, IL. Consignment had been catching on and the shops were popping up everywhere. I was getting nervous that one would pop up in the town I wanted to work out of. As, I said I had been working on this for years lookign searching etc. Rent for the shop how is this going to be possible in such a great town and on Main street. Well God answered my prayers, I found the cutest little place with the Main Street address but it is a little hidden but , I can make this work. With God and my family behind me, I thought I made it work out of my house and people found me very easy so I should be able to make this little shop work. So I did it Feb. 11 2012 opened Posh Kids ETC. It is a little hidden Consignment resale shop in the heart of Downers Grove, IL which is the suburbs of Chicago. I love my little shop and yes I know location is important but, as a resale shop being able to afford a main street location for consignment is my next dream I hope to follow. My home base customers have followed me and Downers Grove residents have welcomed me with open arms. I LOVE IT! I have been there 4 months each month brings more customers and new friends. Thank you to everyone who has referred my shop to there friends and family. The schools who have promoted my business. The restraunts who put my cards out and told there customers about the little hidden gem. The pizza shops that stapled my business flier to every pizza box that went out on Friday and Sat night. I am grateful and can't believe that this dream is coming true. Posh Kids ETC the Hidden Gem in Downers Grove, IL which is a suburb of Chicago loves you all for supporting me.
