This is really helpful. Going through the store gives a helpful visual. I'd be happy to see more of these, even in vlog style and at different stores like Target or dollar stores.
Happy first week of kindergarten, Kylie!!! I hope you all are adjusting well :) Also love to see your thrift store finds. It's so great to remind people that Montessori isn't just expensive trendy furniture - it's a lifestyle!
Yes! I love buying breakable 2nd hand. There are always tons of small vases for flower arranging too! Some are pretty wild so I spray paint white. Also remember, when you are done with these items… donate them back!
I love second hand, just a little reminder to be careful what you buy though. Many older, and even some newer items, have lead paint which is very toxic. Lead safe mama has tested a lot of items on her blog you could do a quick search before you buy.
Oh almost a kind of empty nest! Hope it means much more “me time,” I hope! 😊 Had a tip to pass on regarding glass (maybe ceramic too?): some vintage/old kinds may have lead from the way they were made back in the day…. Love the ideas, thanks for posting!! Will have to browse our thrift stores soon with these in mind.
Aww I love this it was kind of like a vlog feel, I hope your girls are having wonderful experiences at school and what a great idea everything you showed I got flooded with ideas especially with studding curriculum and activity planning right now.
I LOVE this!!! I thrift every weekend and I’ve been practicing all I’ve learning with Montessori from you with my 2 year old niece. Edit: also I would love for you to make this a series! I think the knowing what to look for portion is where I struggle
Loved this! What a beautiful thrift store with affordable options and endless possibilities. It reminded me of TJ Maxx, I miss the states! The practical life options were the best. I wish I thrifted more in my daughter’s earlier years but even going along with you on this shopping excursion, I was able to gather a multitude of activity ideas: origami (which I loved as a kid, thank you for the reminder!), sink or float, schema-related activities, sifting, pouring, sorting, pretend play, etc. Awesome content. Thank you!
Great video! Thrift shopping is my fav! I’ve actually been cutting back on it lately because I always find so many things-so this video gave me my thrift shopping fix without bringing home any more “stuff”! 😜 But seriously, as you mention in the video, there are so many great finds if you know what you’re looking for. 😊 Fun video! Thanks for sharing!
Love this video! I’ve thrifted almost all of my materials and I try to encourage moms to do the same. There are such wonderful options at thrift stores!
Thank you for this vid!! I’ve definitely noticed that thrift stores have a great selection of wooden items because they are generally older when it was more common for things to be made of wood instead of plastic
Love a bargain! In the UK we have tons of thrift/charity shops. Thank you and hope Kylie has an amazing 1st day. My niece had her first day of middle school yesterday and they kept them locked down after school due to crazy Colorado storms! 😳
I am always on Facebook marketplace to find some stuff to use for my LG. Found a single bedside table which I am busy turning into a mini hanging closet for my LG!
That is a really good thrift store! I have also had good luck finding many similar items at our thrift store and on Facebook marketplace. You gave me some new ideas too!
I thrift as many Montessori toys as I can 😁 It’s a great option since designated Montessori company’s can be sooo expensive 😓😓 You look great by the way 😉
Thanks for posting this video. Nice to see such a nicely organized thrift store. Can you recommend some thrift stores in the US? I never know where to go. I end up going to TJ max, Marshalls, or Ross. Not exactly thrift stores.
This was a great video! So helpful to hear your suggestions for different items :) Will you be making a tour of the girls outdoor/backyard space and ideas of how to involve them more outside? I’m building a mud kitchen and trying to think of what areas I can include for them in the backyard (sensorial, practical life, transferring / pouring, open ended play, you get the idea lol) so any suggestions would be super great and I’d love to see what you have set up! My kiddos are 27mo, 15mo and another joining this winter
Is it possible for a 7 month old to be trying to reach his "maximum effort" ? It seems like he gravitates to the biggest or heaviest thing within reach to manhandle it to his mouth 😆. If so, any suggestions to add to our next thrift stroll? Also any recommendations on where to read up on the schemas? Hoping to read a bit about them to be able to recognize them as he increases his mobility and skills.
Yes, definitely! And it will only get more intense as he starts walking and becoming even more mobile! 😄 I would be on the lookout for some heavier stools and ottomans for him to pull up on and push around! Or a small wagon that you can load with heavy books or jugs of water! 😉
@@HapaFamily Oh excellent! We'll start saving some milk jugs then, that's a great idea. A wagon walker is definitely on his Christmas list. I don't know if I have seen that video but I will find it. Thank you!
I have a question, my niece keeps closing herself behind doors then gets upset when she can't get out. Her father thinks that telling her "ok bye!" Is magically going to teach her not to close herself behind doors. Is there another way?
Sometimes plastic can be preferable for trays and things like that where water or other “messy” materials might be involved. :) We do always prefer natural materials, but a little bit of plastic here and there won’t hurt. Everything in moderation! 🙃
@@HapaFamily I will keep this in mind! But absolutely no battery operated baby toys, right? Those dont provide any room for growth, but are simply entertainment like a television is?
@@arabicinamerica2454 this is not necessarily true. Use your judgement. There is no Montessori license being revoked from you or "rule police" if you do something not 100% by the book. Don't stress yourself out.
Happy first day of Kindergarten Kylie!!! 🥺🥺🥺
This is really helpful. Going through the store gives a helpful visual. I'd be happy to see more of these, even in vlog style and at different stores like Target or dollar stores.
Great to know! :)
I love how accessible you made Montessori activities.
Happy first week of kindergarten, Kylie!!! I hope you all are adjusting well :) Also love to see your thrift store finds. It's so great to remind people that Montessori isn't just expensive trendy furniture - it's a lifestyle!
Yes! I love buying breakable 2nd hand.
There are always tons of small vases for flower arranging too! Some are pretty wild so I spray paint white.
Also remember, when you are done with these items… donate them back!
I love second hand, just a little reminder to be careful what you buy though. Many older, and even some newer items, have lead paint which is very toxic. Lead safe mama has tested a lot of items on her blog you could do a quick search before you buy.
Great tip!
Oh almost a kind of empty nest! Hope it means much more “me time,” I hope! 😊 Had a tip to pass on regarding glass (maybe ceramic too?): some vintage/old kinds may have lead from the way they were made back in the day…. Love the ideas, thanks for posting!! Will have to browse our thrift stores soon with these in mind.
Love this so much! Would love it to be a series!! Your thrift store is fantastic!
Aww I love this it was kind of like a vlog feel, I hope your girls are having wonderful experiences at school and what a great idea everything you showed I got flooded with ideas especially with studding curriculum and activity planning right now.
I LOVE this!!! I thrift every weekend and I’ve been practicing all I’ve learning with Montessori from you with my 2 year old niece.
Edit: also I would love for you to make this a series! I think the knowing what to look for portion is where I struggle
Loved this! What a beautiful thrift store with affordable options and endless possibilities. It reminded me of TJ Maxx, I miss the states! The practical life options were the best. I wish I thrifted more in my daughter’s earlier years but even going along with you on this shopping excursion, I was able to gather a multitude of activity ideas: origami (which I loved as a kid, thank you for the reminder!), sink or float, schema-related activities, sifting, pouring, sorting, pretend play, etc.
Awesome content. Thank you!
Yes made me think of TJ Maxx as well! I also love an eBay bargain. Most of my sons nursery school clothes are from eBay bundles. 😆
So exited to see another upload, hope you and your family are well. Such great content as always!
Thank you, Hapa Family
Great video! Thrift shopping is my fav! I’ve actually been cutting back on it lately because I always find so many things-so this video gave me my thrift shopping fix without bringing home any more “stuff”! 😜 But seriously, as you mention in the video, there are so many great finds if you know what you’re looking for. 😊
Fun video! Thanks for sharing!
Love this video! I’ve thrifted almost all of my materials and I try to encourage moms to do the same. There are such wonderful options at thrift stores!
Thank you for this vid!! I’ve definitely noticed that thrift stores have a great selection of wooden items because they are generally older when it was more common for things to be made of wood instead of plastic
Wow. That’s a GOOD thrift store!!!
I also go to thrift store for montesorri stuff esp practical life.
Yay to Kylie's 1st day of kindergarten! And hi Mia!!! 👋
Oooo this would be a cool Tik tok series! Or a UA-cam channel series or stories thing. I want more of this in my life
Love a bargain! In the UK we have tons of thrift/charity shops. Thank you and hope Kylie has an amazing 1st day.
My niece had her first day of middle school yesterday and they kept them locked down after school due to crazy Colorado storms! 😳
Like your bleached hair parted more to the side. Loved that tissue box you thrifted. I collect pitchers. Thanks for including us.
I sure hope Kylie has a fun kindergarten year. Thanks for the video Ashley very helpful.
This was super helpful now I want to go thrifting
Loved this!!!! Thank you so much. California is so expensive and as a sahm this really helps . 🙌🏼
Great timing! I’m hopefully going to the thrift store tomorrow and I desperately need some things for my 2 year old!
Thank you. Love that you did this vlog.
One of the best thrift shops I’ve ever seen! 😮
I am always on Facebook marketplace to find some stuff to use for my LG. Found a single bedside table which I am busy turning into a mini hanging closet for my LG!
Thanks for making this video!
Love buying second hand! Always a treasure hunt
It's crazy for me to even think about starting to prepare my 3 year old for school next year. We are doing it at home first to get her in the mode.
Love thriving!
I hope you and your family are doing well! Miss your videos!
I needed this video today! Can’t afford a ton of fancy wooden everything at the moment.
That is a really good thrift store! I have also had good luck finding many similar items at our thrift store and on Facebook marketplace. You gave me some new ideas too!
Extremely helpful, thank you!
I found a wooden chunky butterfly puzzle at my thrift store🥰
Yay,happy to hear about Kylie :)
Your hair looks great!! Not that it matters lol but it does
Hope Kylie had a great 1st day x
I thrift as many Montessori toys as I can 😁 It’s a great option since designated Montessori company’s can be sooo expensive 😓😓 You look great by the way 😉
You look so cute in this video! Love your glasses!
Thanks for posting this video. Nice to see such a nicely organized thrift store. Can you recommend some thrift stores in the US? I never know where to go. I end up going to TJ max, Marshalls, or Ross. Not exactly thrift stores.
Love this video!
This was a great video! So helpful to hear your suggestions for different items :)
Will you be making a tour of the girls outdoor/backyard space and ideas of how to involve them more outside? I’m building a mud kitchen and trying to think of what areas I can include for them in the backyard (sensorial, practical life, transferring / pouring, open ended play, you get the idea lol) so any suggestions would be super great and I’d love to see what you have set up! My kiddos are 27mo, 15mo and another joining this winter
Thank you loved it
Fantastic Tutorial !!!!!
Awesome thrift store! A lot of good find an Not many of those around where I live..bummer
You have such an amazing thrift store! I'm jealous, lol.
How was Kylies first day? 💗😊 Ashley you look beautiful! is your hair lighter? This was a great video!
More videos like this plz
Definitely helpful !
My daughter is currently 7months , I’m introducing Montessori life little by little . Have any tips for infants ?
I miss Arc! Use to go every week.
Lovely and very useful video 🤩
Oh wow, you'd make an awesome blonde lol you're hair looks so light in the beginning of this vlog 😊
Happy First Day of Kindergarten, Kylie! 💜
Wow your thrift shop is huge and so well organised 👌it looks amazing. I thinking its the uk equivalent to a charity shop??
I wonder what British equivalents there are to these stores. I've never come across a second hand shop as large as this in the UK :(
Is it possible for a 7 month old to be trying to reach his "maximum effort" ? It seems like he gravitates to the biggest or heaviest thing within reach to manhandle it to his mouth 😆. If so, any suggestions to add to our next thrift stroll? Also any recommendations on where to read up on the schemas? Hoping to read a bit about them to be able to recognize them as he increases his mobility and skills.
Yes, definitely! And it will only get more intense as he starts walking and becoming even more mobile! 😄 I would be on the lookout for some heavier stools and ottomans for him to pull up on and push around! Or a small wagon that you can load with heavy books or jugs of water! 😉
Also, I have a video entirely on schemas, if you haven’t seen it yet! ☺️
@@HapaFamily Oh excellent! We'll start saving some milk jugs then, that's a great idea. A wagon walker is definitely on his Christmas list. I don't know if I have seen that video but I will find it. Thank you!
I have a question, my niece keeps closing herself behind doors then gets upset when she can't get out. Her father thinks that telling her "ok bye!" Is magically going to teach her not to close herself behind doors. Is there another way?
Our good will is no where near as good as the one you are in. I really need to find better thrift stores around my area in Maine.
Wow. I need your thrift store.the e have nothing that nice
Kylie is in kindergarten!!!!!??
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Wow your second hand store has sooooo many kids Toys. Ours doesn’t get toys bc people “don’t buy them “ so they just don’t accept them anymore :/
BUT BUT BUT! I thought we should avoid plastic and go with a more natural material like wood and glass!?
Sometimes plastic can be preferable for trays and things like that where water or other “messy” materials might be involved. :) We do always prefer natural materials, but a little bit of plastic here and there won’t hurt. Everything in moderation! 🙃
@@HapaFamily I will keep this in mind! But absolutely no battery operated baby toys, right? Those dont provide any room for growth, but are simply entertainment like a television is?
@@arabicinamerica2454 this is not necessarily true. Use your judgement. There is no Montessori license being revoked from you or "rule police" if you do something not 100% by the book. Don't stress yourself out.