Best Secondhand Clothing Stores in NYC for Amazing Used Kids' Clothes

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Jane's Exchange has been outfitting little New Yorkers for generations at its East Village secondhand shop. Photo courtesy Jane's Exchange

As parents, we do a fair amount of shopping for our kids, and we're always in search of a good bargain for ever-growing bodies. Personally, I love hitting children's consignment shops and thrift stores.

Besides being a great way to find inexpensive clothes and baby gear, it's fun to stumble across unique items you would never see at a big chain store. Consignment shops are also excellent spots for buying staples like strollers that you use for a little while and then need to pass on.

Shopping secondhand for kids' clothes isn't just budget-friendly—it's also sustainable, community-driven, and fun. From upscale consignment shops in Manhattan to neighborhood gems in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, NYC offers a treasure trove of stylish options for infants, toddlers, tweens, and even expecting parents. If you're shopping for—or with—older kids, take note: There are also some amazing vintage thrift stores in NYC.

Best Gymnastics Classes for Kids in Atlanta

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Kids are grouped by ages and skill level at Buckhead Gymnastics & Cheer to achieve their greatest potential. Photo by author

Gymnastics classes for kids promote flexibility, balance, and coordination, as well as self-confidence and a strong work ethic. Even young toddlers can join in the bouncy fun of gymnastics classes, which assist with gross motor development and social skills! Atlanta is full of amazing gymnastics classes and tumbling studios for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens -- both recreational and competitive. In addition to these Atlanta gymnastics classes, many are open to parents and caregivers, like Mommy-and-Me classes, so everyone can get in on the fun!

Cooking Classes for Kids in Los Angeles

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Bake up something tasty. Photo courtesy of Canva

Discover the best cooking classes in Los Angeles for kids to hone their chops and bake up delicious treats. 

"Yes, Chef!", but make it adorable. From the tiniest tikes to curious and creative teens, cooking classes for kids in LA can instill a passion for culinary arts that may last a lifetime. That little tot that is always begging to whisk the eggs may just be a Michelin-star chef one day! If you are seeing an interest in cooking, allow it to marinate (pun intended) with some great training from one of these Los Angeles kids' culinary classes. 

If your little ones want multiple hobbies, check out LA's best gymnastics classes, and browse the best classes for preschoolers and toddlers. There's even more classes to uncover in our Classes Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

8 Great Cooking Classes for Philly Kids

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Make your own candy creations at The Candy Lab. Photo courtesy of The Candy Lab

There are so many reasons to get kids enrolled in a cooking class.

Besides being a hidden-gem STEM activity with math and chemistry components, cooking classes and camps hone motor skills, build self esteem, teach important life skills, and make kids more willing to try new foods. (If they cook it, they are more likely to try it.) If you want to give your little chef more structured and professional instruction, a cooking class in the Philly area can be a great addition to your extracurricular lineup; some classes may even send kids home having already eaten dinner!

Read on for some Philly area cooking classes designed with kids in mind. And for more enrichment inspiration, be sure to visit our Philadelphia classes guide for kids

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