I don't know why I remember going to Sears and buying Garanimals shirts and pants for myself as a kid. I didn't get many hand-me-down clothes—maybe a few, but not like someone who had siblings or other family members around their age, or just a shade older.

Did you ever go to Sears?  It's a thing mostly of the past, and some didn't get to experience the magic that was the Sears store.  We bought many pieces of clothing there, but at one point it wasn't cool anymore, and I made my mom hold the Sears bag.

Those days are over... but, ah, Garanimals memories.

Where in Iowa Can You Get Good Gently Used Kid's Clothing?

When my wife's sister's firstborn came along, we went shopping.  This wasn't Garanimals shopping, but we did come away with an awesome onesie. It was not from Sears, but who cares, it made him look like a lion.

We were quite impressed with ourselves and kept waiting to see him in it. Where is our great lion?

I was informed that the onesie, even though it was a size bigger, had been outgrown before he could wear it. Wait, what? How could this be done to a poor lion onesie—and to us? A sad day for the onesie, and a sad day for all of us, not being able to see him in it.

But wait, stow away that sadness, because now the onesie could see new life and be worn like the day it was purchased—well, to be worn. Know that, selfishly, you might not get to see it in all its glory, but as long as it gets used, it’s a good thing!

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Welcome Once Upon a Child to Cedar Rapids! They say they "buy and sell gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys, and baby gear, focusing on quality, safety, and value."

How Does Once Upon a Child in Cedar Rapids Work?

According to the Once Upon a Child website, all you need to do is follow these simple steps, and you could get some cold hard cash:

  • Bring In Your Items - We buy all seasons, all day, every day. No appointment is necessary.
  • We’ll Review Your Items - While you look around the store to see our freshest inventory, we'll check out your items.
  • Get Paid Cash - If you accept our offer, you'll get paid cash on the spot!
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The grand opening is February 6th, and the location will be at 3649 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

Phone: 319-294-9646

Their hours of operation are as follows:

  • Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
  • Monday 10 am - 8 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 8 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
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Take a moment. Now that you've got your clothes out of the way, it's time for some fun! If you're looking for fun in the Corridor, here is where you need to go. Check it out:

Read More: Fun Places to Take Your Kids This Winter in the Corridor 

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