Sweet Ride

As my Eli man is going to have a sibling in a few months, it was time for us to start thinking about upgrading his set of wheels (aka stroller).  So we've shopped, and shopped, and shopped some more for a new double stroller that we thought would be perfect for our family.  The minimum requirements on this quest were:  two or more cup holders (we love our to-go-cups), two or more cozy seats (actual seats--not just a bench for the big kid), tons of  storage space underneath for big shopping or zoo trips,  and easy drivability (yes, I enjoy making up words).  
As we hunted for our perfect stroller, we found many worth while options.  Problem being, I'm a total frugalista.  Really, I often see that as a good thing, but it becomes tricky when shopping for double strollers.  All of the options we liked were between $150.00 and $500.00.  Some of that price range is fine, and I can justify it as often as we use our strollers.  However, it's still a pretty hefty chunk of change.  We kept looking. 

We looked at yard sales, and we found over-priced crap.  Please pardon my french.  We looked at gently-used baby stuff stores.  They too were over-priced for TIRED strollers.  Being the frugalista that I am, I have to look these places before I will resort to paying full price for something new.  Then my hubby, being the brilliant one that he is, came up with the winner of all ideas.  Side note:  Don't tell my hubby I'm talking nicely about him.  He'll get the big head.  :)  Anyway, back on track, he decided to look on Craigslist for me.  He found the Kolcraft Contours Tandem Options.

  We got this stroller for less than half of the price for a new one.  It was used MAYBE twice on zoo trips.  It looks, smells, and feels new.  A friend and I have taken it on a few trial runs now with our little ones, and I love it!  It meets all of my qualifications and then some.  Both seats can be reclined without ever moving the kiddos, the seats can be taken off and turned (toward each other, away from each other, facing Mom, and facing forward), and it even has a little built in step so the kiddo in the back can get in all by him/herself.  So far, I'm finding this little gem to be fairly fabulous...and the deal was even more so!

Lingering thought of the day:  I LOVE Claussen dill spears.  I can't get enough of them.  The jar I bought on Monday will probably be gone and replaced by the end of the weekend.  Did I ever mention that I'm a total pickle snob?  I refuse to eat Vlassic or any other "lesser" brand than Claussen.  They are my favorite in this world!