Baby boutique benefits families

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI

abartolomucci@vindy.com

Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual Baby Bargain Boutique on May 21.

The Baby Bargain Boutique is put on twice a year, in the spring and fall, at Boardman Park for families to buy and sell gently used items. There were 150 different moms selling to moms, there weren’t any commercial vendors.

“It’s a great way to find good deals and support other moms in the community,” said Karen McCallum, Boardman Park’s Recreation Director.

Many people come out, rain or shine, to look for deals. More than 2,000 people attended the four hour event to bargain shop for themselves and for others. There are several vendors who continue to come back year after year to shop and sell.

Aaron and Michelle Dellorco attend the event in both spring and fall and usually set up two spots to sell items. This is their fifth year and are looking forward to keep coming to the event for years to follow.

“People get good deals. I feel better about selling my stuff, it benefits us, it benefits people who are shopping. I shop here as well,” said Michelle Dellorco.

While some people have been coming for years, this is only the first or second time for many vendors. This is the second Baby Bargain Boutique Jenny Arnaut has set up a stand to sell items. Her first time was in October and she is planning on continuing to come again.

The next Baby Bargain Boutique will be at Boardman Park on Sept. 24.