The Shopper's Corner - Back to School

It's that time again – to take one last dip in the pool, throw in the towel and begin to slowly check off that infinite back to school list. There are three Sayville shops that might help check off that list a little faster – Once Upon A Child, Kelley Boys Surf & Sport and A Basketful.

Once Upon A Child, located at 5640 Sunrise Highway, buys and sells gently used children's clothing for newborns to size 16, carriages, toys and more. 

Once Upon A Child is a franchise store. Owners Brian and Jessica Nagle decided to establish the Sayville store in 2009 because of their own positive experience with their local Once Upon A Child store.

"We have two young kids of our own and understand wanting quality at a discount. The value we received from our local Once Upon A Child was so great that we decided to open our own location and are excited to offer prices up to 70 percent off retail," the owners said on their website. "Our friendly staff is here to help you buy, sell or trade your gently used kids stuff." 

The owners also offer coupons and monthly offers for members – sign up on their website. The store is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (buying hours differ).

Kelley Boys Surf & Sport, established in 2001, is a family owned store located at 78 Main Street. Don't let the name fool you – they have apparel and accessories for both boys and girls and even adults, from hats and flip-flops to jeans and sweatshirts. The store has marked down items up to 75 percent off.

"We carry [items for] kids, teens and adults. We have sales all year long," said Kaitlin Kelley, employee and the owner's niece.

Kelley Boys Surf & Sport is open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (but will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the month of September) and Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call 244-7669.

A Basketful, a shop located on 12 Main Street, has a vast array of pre-made gift baskets and can create custom gift baskets for every occasion including a "College Care Package" for students heading off to school. They have been in business for 22 years.

"We can do chocolates, cookies, chips, pretzels, hot chocolates, snacks and any kinds of goodies," said April Ilg, owner of the shop.

Ilg also offered 10 percent off to customers who mention they heard about her store on Patch. Baskets can be shipped nationwide, and prices start at about $50.

A Basketful is open Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information visit www.orderbasketsonline.com or call 589-6400.