Ok mommas, I’m sharing something that I’m pretty excited about! Who has kiddos who grow out of their clothing way too fast? You do? Me too!!! That being said, I like a good deal on things for my kids because I have no idea how long they will actually be worn. New items are always fun but can cost a lot, and aren’t great for camp, activities, play dates and school. I love getting something a little special for family photos, holidays, birthdays, things of that nature. But what about all the other days of the year that require functional yet cute clothes for our kids??? I have the ultimate solution. A solution that simplifies the whole process, saves money, time and helps keep your kids in clothes that are cute and actually fit! Kids on 45th.
Someone very wise once said, “I love it when someone else pays full price first.” I could not agree more! Preloved clothing is something I’ve always loved for myself, and now love for my kids. To find a fantastic deal on the brands I love is always a big win! Shopping preloved can be a huge hassle though. Not everyone lives near a good store that sells high quality and good condition preloved kids clothing. It can be a tall order. Even then, you need to find the time to go and pick through everything.
Kids on 45th makes the whole process A LOT easier! They do all the sourcing and are SUPER picky about what they accept. We’re talking no fading, pilling, stains or wear. They only accept items that are in excellent used or like-new condition, which makes it pretty easy to love what they have to offer!
Kids on 45th is a momma-owned and operated company with a physical retail store in Seattle! They recently launched a subscription box service where parents can order custom quantities of what they need (and want) for their kiddos. You buy what you need based on how your kid is growing. That means if you don’t need any pants, but you are in desperate need of shorts and tshirts, that is what you can order!
The subscription box is 4 times a year, based on the changing seasons, which is when we all realistically start looking for things like swimsuits and shorts for the Spring/Summer, jackets and pants for Fall/Winter, and those other necessary items to fill in the gaps. The current seasonal schedule is March, June, August and November, but you can always request a date change – or add a shipment mid-season (growth spurts happen whenever they want).
I got to try Kids on 45th first hand and let me tell you, I’m sold. Gabe has a couple pairs of jeans that still fit, and it’s Summer, so I requested clothes for him that I knew he needed like shorts and tshirts. I also asked for no characters because they are pretty strict at school, and I think it’s easier to mix and match clothing without characters on them. Sofia on the other hand needed leggings (which I put under her dresses a lot), shorts and cute Summer tops. What did I get??? A fantastic selection of kids clothes for a deal! I mean 14 items for under $50 is AMAZING! I didn’t wait for a major sale, I didn’t have to search for coupon codes, I didn’t have to go dig through clothes hoping to find something cute in their size…I didn’t even have to go to the store! They did it for me! 🙂
Gabe now has some super cute shirts and shorts that I can mix and match any day of the week. They are so cute that they work for more than camp and school – they are perfect for a family meal out as well! Sofia now has Summer clothes that fit her, and she can play in style and comfort. I’m so beyond happy that this subscription box exists because it’s something I actually NEED! You can see the actual box of clothes that I opened up by scrolling down. I was SO excited to get this in the mail!
The image below is of the letter that came with my box. It shows what I ordered (based on what I truly needed for my kids), as well as what was saved by purchasing preloved clothing. Because most of the clothes are preloved, the boxes are full of clothes that are not only super cute, and a fantastic price, but they are also good for the environment! Yup…this tree hugging mommy is a huge fan of that aspect.
It’s always great to do something good for the environment – and this is something great that you can do while getting what you need for your family…AND it sets a great example for the kiddos! We talk to our kids a lot about recycling, composting, and saving energy. This is a really fun way to show them that every new thing takes energy to make, and every preloved item we use helps save the planet. Yup! Another reason why I’m sold on Kids on 45th! 🙂
So how do you give this a try? Excellent question! Click HERE to get started! You’ll fill in some basic info, and then start to build your box. We received Summer items, which we needed, but my next box will be full of back to school items and I am SO excited. Gabe is starting kindergarten at the end of August, so a back to school wardrobe for him will be needed. It’s also fun because the items are a surprise! I get the final say in terms of what my kids NEED (pants, long sleeved shirts, etc.) – but the box comes with brands and styles that are a surprise for my kiddos (and me)! It’s a lot of fun and makes it feel pretty special for my ever growing children!
The clothing shown on my kiddos in this post are all from Kids on 45th. You can see how fun and versatile they are – and how easy it will be to mix and match with the other items in the box – as well as items that we already own. Another win for mommy! You can see the basic breakdown (price per item) below – which shows you what a full wardrobe box would look like. I mean a swimsuit for $3.50 and not at the END of the season? Yes please!
Ok…I’ve given you all the details so now it’s up to you to check it out! I’m not kidding around when I say it’s worth it. I hope this was helpful and am more than happy to answer questions about my experience with Kids on 45th. Please visit my Instagram, follow me for more fun stuff, and DM me with any questions! 🙂 I’m excited about this momma owned company and LOVE what they are doing. Kids grow – and they grow fast! They all need clothes for the seasons, and they all have growth spurts. Hopefully this will give you a budget friendly way to keep up with your cutie pies! Enjoy! Muah!
