'Wee-Cycling' is All the Rage

Many people have a lot of stuff in their houses, especially if they have children. Much of it can be used and then tossed, but sometimes it doesn’t feel right throwing away something with plenty of miles left on it—especially when that something could go to another child.

A few years ago, Gina Duchossois, of Jeffersonville, noticed she was in the “I’ve-got-too-much-kids-stuff” boat. And instead of annoying J.P. Mascaro by leaving too many things outside of the container or filling up her family cruiser and taking a trip to the dump, she decided to create a local consignment sale.

It’s called , and one is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Norriton Presbyterian Church, at 608 North Trooper Road.

Cute name, no?

“It goes back several years when I, along with a friend, decided that we had so many of these children’s item that our kids couldn’t use,” Duchossois said. “Some had tags on the clothing, or they were only used once or twice, and we really felt that other moms and other parents could use them, [so] we decided to start the Kids Weecycle consignment sale.”

Normally held semi-annually at Norriton Presbyterian Church (in spring and autumn installments), the sale expanded last year to include a spring and autumn sale in Ambler.

“Basically it’s just moms and dads from the community who feel the same way — who want other children to enjoy their children’s items,” Duchossois said.

Typically, about 60 consigners register to sell items, Duchossois said. And these items are all either new or gently used and run the gamut as far as children's stuff goes.

“Anything that’s kid related, you name it, it will be there,” Duchossois said. “We’re going to have strollers, high chairs, toys, baby equipment, blankets, bedding, bicycles ... it also depends on the season.”

All of the clothes must be free of stains or rips, and all of the toys and other items must be cleaned prior to the sale.

Though Duchossois said she’s never done a headcount or installed a turnstile, she estimates that between 600 and 700 visitors show up for each sale, looking for a deal.

Why so many?

“I think it’s a combination of things,” Duchossois said. “Obviously the economy plays a big role, but it’s also for families that are conscious of the environment; they want to go green by reusing items that certainly can be reused, such as clothing and toys.

“Planning the sale is a lot of work,” she said, “but I do it because I enjoy meeting moms from the community, and I truly believe that it’s good for our environment.”

There is no cost to attend or park, and sales are cash only.

A limited number of Friday Night Preview Passes are available for $5, to shop Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., before the sale opens to the public on Saturday. E-mail weecycle@comcast.net for preview passes.

For more information, or to register for the April 9 sale in East Norriton, visit the Kids Weecycle website here, or email weecycle@comcast.net.