BABY GIRLS

If you have new baby girl, or are expecting a baby girl any time now you must see the cute little summer things that have appeared at Wear it Again, Sam. Pop in!
50 Spit Rd Mosman Monday to Saturday 10-5.

Have a boy - tough! - only kidding - coming next week!

A FUN COMPETITION!

Email us at wearsam@bigpond.net.au with your choice of a new font for our name and win yourself a $50 voucher!

Women are so hard on other women!

Have you been reading about Jacki O and the attack by Prue Goward. Go to Mia Freedman's site and hear what she and Lisa Wilkinson have to say and add your own comments. You'll be
inspired. www.mamamia.com.au

LET'S BE GRATEFUL

I think as mothers and, in my case, a grandmother it is difficult not to think of the little ones and want to hug them close at the moment. So many dire things happening. How much are they taking in - should we be protecting them more. Keeping them away from the news on tv, not talking too alarmingly about natural disasters, fighting in Libya, etc. Do you ever read Mia Freedman? She sprouts so much common sense. Trust me - go to www.mamamia.com.au and click on Be Grateful. Then scroll down and read some older posts - book one is good!

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

Feeling a bit Irish as it is March 17th! Well my name is Pat! I was born on 29 February (Yes Leap Year - yes I am still a teenager!) and christened Patricia on St Patrick's day!

Green is for St Patrick's day and "green" is for being environmentally friendly. Come sell me your kids outgrown clothing and buy some re-cycled in the next size. All good!

Well stocked in Boys sizes 2-3 at present - usually the hardest size for us accumulate.

www.wearitagainsam.com.au

MARCH IS GOOD

MARCH IS GOOD! IT IS DEFINITELY A PURPLE MONTH!
I decided to ignore January and February this year - couple of nothings really!

But now - wow - we have great autumn/winter kidswear arriving daily, we have lots of you popping in - all good.

For those of you who sell to us - now's the time to ring - March bookings are full up but April is fine. We are keen to get more toys - they are selling well.

Remember our Fancy Dress section for School special days and birthday parties - ages babies to 16yrs. Also formal hire. Check photos on website www.wearitagainsam.com.au

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Everybody seems to want to make us feel guilty about Christmas Shopping these days. Rampant consumerism they say! We should grow our own, make our own, wrap things in homemade paper and cards. Give our family and friends "do good" kinds of presents - money for a goat in a faraway land, etc.

Why??? Life is pretty serious and earnest the rest of the year. What's wrong with some silliness, some prettiness, some cuteness, some wide-eyed "wonderness" at Christmas. Why do we have to be spoil sports to the current generation?

So I say go out and buy some plastic treasure which will break before New Year, some politically incorrect doll which "everyone else has" and some drinks and lollies which "will rot their teeth". Give them to your kids and grand kids and watch their little faces light up with joy. Loosen up guys!

THOUGHTS ON MOVING

IT'S DECEMBER ALREADY! WHERE DID THE LAST 3 MONTHS GO? MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE MOVED HOUSE - OR UNIT TO BE EXACT. I SWEAR EVERY TIME I MOVE IT WILL BE MY LAST BUT ..........
I WAS VERY GOOD THIS TIME I ACTUALLY THREW SOME THINGS OUT! MY UNIVERSITY NOTES - I'M A GRANDMOTHER SO YOU CAN GUESS HOW LONG I HAVE HAD THEM FOR. THE MINUTES OF EVERY CHILDCARE CENTRE, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH! OH YES FOLKS I HAVE BEEN RUTHLESS.
NOW IF I COULD JUST BRING MYSELF TO DO SOMETHING WITH ALL THE KIDS PARAPHERNALIA - KINDY DRAWINGS AND THE LIKE. AS THERE ARE 5 CHILDREN AND THE YOUNGEST IS 31 I THINK THE TIME HAS COME!

WHAT ABOUT ME?

Calling all "invisible" Grandmothers. When did people stop seeing us? There we were making decisions, organizing our families' lives, making a contribution when suddenly no one could see us any more.
I am 5'10" but I can stand at a counter while the world is served around me and nobody even sees me. I can be in a group and make a comment and wonder if I've lost my voice because nobody hears me. Half the surveys don't even have a space for my age group and date of birth.
Men as they get older get "elder statesmen" status - they can make the most stupid observations and just get a kindly, tolerant smile. Women just become "invisible".
Grandmothers! We need a revolution. We demand to be noticed!
What about me! It isn't fair!

NATURE VERSUS NURTURE

MANY YEARS AGO WHEN UNDERTAKING AN ARTS DEGREE AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MAJORING IN PSYCHOLOGY AND ECONOMICS, I HANDED IN AN ESSAY IN MY PSYCHOLOGY CLASS ARGUING THE CASE AS TO WHICH SHAPED A PERSON MOST - HEREDITY OR ENVIRONMENT. AS AN "OH SO WISE" SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD MY ESSAY CAME OUT STRONGLY ON THE SIDE OF THE ENVIRONMENT, I.E. NURTURE!
NOW AS A MOTHER OF FIVE, GRANDMOTHER OF SIX I WOULD WRITE A VERY DIFFERENT ESSAY!
OUR YOUNG ONES ARE BORN SUCH INDIVIDUALS - WE AS PARENTS JUST GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE!

I WEAR MANY HATS

Today I am wearing my Grandmother hat. This weekend I attended the 1st birthday party of my youngest grandchild, Henry. Just a family affair but with 5 adult children and their partners and kids we make quite a crowd. My daughter served simple beautiful food she had made herself and, in a small sunny back garden in Tempe in Sydney, the world seemed pretty good. I counted my blessings.

A TRUE STORY

For 5 of the longest minutes of my life I lost sight of my 4 year old grand daughter last week. We were in the crowded food court of a large shopping centre and she wanted to go to the loo. I turned to pick up my handbag from the table, reached for her hand and she was gone. She was nowhere to be seen. Five minutes later she walked up to me, smiling happily probably wondering why I looked so upset! As she is inclined to tall stories I have no idea where she went and I never will.

It reminded me of the time over 35 years ago when my own daughter went missing from a family outing and when we found her she protested "I wasn't lost Mum - you were!"

Which only proves that "the more things change the more they remain the same"
or that I should not be trusted to mind children! Pat

GOOD DAD - BAD DAD

The other day in the shop a Dad came in looking for a costume to hire for his little girl for Book Week. She tried on lots of costumes and liked each one. Dad, however, remained worried that they were not finding the right one.

Finally he narrowed it down to two and asked one of my staff members
"If you were judging the competition, which one would you make the winner?" Hey Dad - it's Book Week not the Oscars!

BOOK WEEK

BOOK WEEK

DON'T PANIC!! WE HAVE HUNDRED'S OF COSTUMES FOR THE KIDS TO WEAR TO BOOK WEEK ACTIVITIES.

JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE Wear It Again Sam! and click on Costumes - lots of ideas and photos.

Call us 99601934 or email and we can help!

$20 - $30 per 3-4 day hire and for a small extra cost we can even courier!

SALE STARTS THIS THURSDAY 22 JULY -
30 - 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE
GREAT BARGAINS IN KIDS' CLOTHING, TOYS AND BOOKS.
50% OFF ALL MATERNITY WEAR

WINTER & SUMMER CLOTHING ON SALE!

TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND MAKE AN OUTING OF IT!

I HATE THE COLD!!
GIVE YOU AND ME A WARM GLOW BY POPPING IN TO WEAR IT AGAIN SAM AND AT LEAST BUY YOUR LITTLE ONES SOME WARM CLOTHES TO FIGHT THESE LOW TEMPERATURES.

EVERY $50 YOU SPEND EARNS YOU $5 SPENDING MONEY - NOW THAT'S A WARMING THOUGHT!

FACEBOOK

Do you love Facebook? Join our Friends of Wear it Again, Sam and share your thoughts. Just by being a member you get 20% off any purchases or hires. A win, win situation!!

HAVE YOU GOT THE RECYCLING BUG YET?

IF YOU HATE WASTE AND WONDER HOW YOU CAN DO YOUR BIT TOWARDS LOOKING AFTER THE PLANET - THEN BUY RECYCLED CLOTHES FOR YOUR KIDS! THEY LOVE THE FACT THAT THEY FEEL ALL SOFT AND "NON NEW" AND YOU LOVE THE VARIETY, QUALITY AND THE PRICE. WIN! WIN! WIN!

ALSO, GET SOME BUYING POWER BY SELLING US YOUR KIDS THINGS!
YOU CAN EARN CASH AND STORE CREDIT!

THE SHOP HAS SOME GREAT WINTER THINGS ON THE RACK AT PRESENT (KENZO, OILILY, DKNY, GUESS, COUNTRY ROAD, SEED, ETC.) PLUS SOME GREAT BOOKS, DVD'S, TODDLER TOYS, A SKOPPE TRIPP TRAPP HIGH CHAIR. GIRLS SCOOTER, WOODEN ROCKER, ETC.

COME VISIT OVER EASTER AND IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE

30 - 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP

CLOTHING, SHOES, TOYS, BOOKS, DVDS, MATERNITY WEAR, BABY ITEMS.
EVERYTHING

BRING THE KIDS AND GRAB A BARGAIN

WOW! IT'S GETTING REALLY HOT ALREADY. YOU WILL NEED LOTS OF SUMMER CLOTHING FOR THE KIDS.

DON'T GO AND PAY 3 TO 4 TIMES AS MUCH FOR PRETTY ORDINARY STUFF AT TARGET, ETC.

VISIT WEAR IT AGAIN SAM AND GET TOP BRANDS (only slightly used) AND LOW PRICES. FOR EVERY $40 YOU SPEND WE GIVE YOU A $5 VOUCHER TO SPEND NEXT VISIT.

WE'VE GOT BOOKS, TOYS, ETC . TO GIVE THE KIDS FOR XMAS. THEY DON'T CARE IF THEY ARE SECOND HAND AND SAVES YOU HAVING TO THROW OUT ALL THE PACKAGING!!!

DON'T TEAR YOUR HAIR OUT FOR XMAS CONCERTS, ETC. WE HAVE 1000'S OF COSTUMES FOR YOU TO HIRE - SEE OUR WEBSITE www.wearitagainsam.com.au - most of them are now photographed as well as listed

MENTION THIS BLOG AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A $5 VOUCHER TO USE STRAIGHT AWAY!!!!

Halloween is on a Saturday this year (31 Oct.).
Great excuse to Party Party, Party!!!!!!!

HALLOWEEN
Remember we hire halloween costumes for kids from babies to 14 yrs. Scary ones like witches, skeletons, draculas, grim reapers, devils and, of course, non-scary ones - well anything that takes your child's fancy!!!

MENTION BLOG AND HIRE A COSTUME FOR HALF-PRICE.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
DO YOU WANT A LOW COST OUTING FOR YOU AND THE KIDS!
VISIT WEAR IT AGAIN SAM AT 50 SPIT RD. MOSMAN OPEN 10 - 5 EVERYDAY
(Maybe visit the Zoo at the same time)

OUR RACKS ARE FULL TO OVERFLOWING WITH GREAT SPRING AND SUMMER GEAR FOR BABIES TO 12 YR OLDS (DKNY, OILILY, COUNTRY ROAD, SEED, FRED BARE, AND MORE ALL IN STOCK RIGHT NOW) WE ALSO HAVE TOYS, BOOKS, DVD'S

FUN SHOP - KIDS ENJOY THE EASY ATMOSPHERE (play area & t.v.) AND YOU GET TO SHOP IN PEACE.

REMEMBER FOR EVERY $5 YOU SPEND YOU RECEIVE A $5 VOUCHER TO SPEND NEXT TIME (LIMIT $20 WORTH OF VOUCHERS PER PURCHASE)

MAKE A DAY OF IT - BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

WOW! Come in now to see the wonderful spring & summer clothing that has already arrived - more arriving daily.

Spend $40 and get $5 to spend on your next purchase. Collect your $5 vourchers in September and you will have more money to spend when you come back to buy more summer and xmas holiday gear. Can be spent on anything in shop - including Fancy Dress

EARLY SPRING

EARLY SPRING GORGEOUS GIRLS STUFF!!!

IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE LOGGED IN TODAY YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WE HAVE SOME AMAZING QUALITY GIRLS CLOTHING - MOSTLY 2-4 AND 6-8 YEARS JUST ARRIVED - A SNEAK PREVIEW FOR SUMMER. WE WILL START PUTTING THEM ON THE SHELVES ON MONDAY!

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

Fill in a day with the kids by visiting our store. We have enough toys to keep them amused for a while so you can pick up some warm bargains to keep them cosy for the rest of winter and early spring. We also have games, puzzles and books at very low prices to keep them occupied when they go home.

$5 Sam Money Every $40 you spend you receive a $5 voucher to spend at our store on your next purchase or hire. (Limit $20 per day). Earn Sam Money as you spend!

BOYS BOYS BOYS

BOYS BOYS BOYS

We have the best range of boys clothing in all sizes from 000 to 12 that we have had for many seasons. WOW. TOPS PANTS JACKETS SHIRTS - EVERYTHING!!!!
Come in and have a look - you will not be disappointed. Remember, if you do not want to bring the kids in with you to try on - we refund on all items that you bring back!

OILILY - SEED - NOLITA - IKKS - CHINO - CAKE WALK - FIONA SCANLEN - COLLETTE DINNEGAN - FRED BARE - COUNTRY ROAD - DKNY

ALL THESE BRANDS ARE IN OUR SHOP RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT!!!!!!

PLUS GOOD PLAY CLOTHES FROM ESPRIT, PUMPKIN PATCH, BONDS, ETC.

PUT US ON YOUR LIST OF THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

just to wet your appetite -

how beautiful are these? size 6 - 8 Lots more in store!!

REMEMBER US !!!!!!!

Visit us and deck your kids out in top brand clothing for less than a couple of tops at discount department stores. Forget the economic downturn - we have great stuff for winter for a few dollars.

SO COME FIND US AT OUR NEW PREMISES - IT'S WORTH THE EFFORT.

SCROLL DOWN FOR DIRECTIONS - IT REALLY IS QUITE EASY!!!

HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? WE'VE GOT THE ANSWER

Our kids' clothes and maternity wear are high quality and great brands but they do not cost you a fortune! Our books and toys are "as new".

Don't buy cheap new stuff which will fall apart tomorrow. Visit us and pick up amazing bargains. Why is our stock inexpensive - because it is second hand - but in such fantastic condition only you will know!!!

Keep scrolling down to read more about our new shop, then pack the kids in the car, bring a friend and enjoy pain-free shopping.

We have both summer and winter you can buy in store now!