MISSOULA — A pop-up store that seeks to help families with their budget and style, I went back to Missoula this weekend..

The 406 Consignary sale is based on the premise that just because kids grow up fast doesn’t mean their fashion has to be fast too.

“Instead of being thrown away, it’s recycled, reused and renewed,” Ashley Breza said.

Years ago, Breza found herself with piles and piles of perfectly good baby items that had outgrown her home.

Like many other moms, she turned to 406 Consignary, which holds family sales across the state every fall and spring.

“I like that it’s very environmentally friendly,” said Breza, now a principal at 406 Consignary. “I heard about this wonderful landfill, I can’t remember where it is, where it’s completely closed and you can see from the satellite and it’s just fast fashion waste. It’s just huge and it’s exciting and big. But how many things are thrown away that could actually be reused? »

Johanna Bouma founded 406 Consignary to help families save a little on their budget while reducing waste and giving families the opportunity to earn a little extra money.

“We love the circular economy. One of the most impactful industries on our environment is actually the clothing industry,” Bouma said. “It’s so great when families can upcycle and upcycle their items for other families in the area.” Everyone benefits from it. »

Families can sell their gently used items at their own prices or simply come in and shop.

“I love all the deals they have. I think there are plenty of clothes for everyone,” said Erika Bears, who came to buy clothes in the next size up for her baby.

Families can buy and sell everything from baby and adult clothing to bicycles, furniture and jewelry.

The ability to save, and even make money, is very important to longtime buyer-turned-seller Cherish Pfaff.

“I have two children. I also have nine older siblings. Budgets and bargains are our favorite thing. I have over 20 nieces and nephews,” Pfaff said. “It’s a great place to stock up on Christmas or birthday gifts because we get a million of them every month.”

For Pfaff, the sale is a family event. Her sister-in-law is a volunteer, consignor and buyer, and the family has seen the sale grow over the years.

When Pfaff started her jewelry company, Ling Ling’s Bling, selling at the event was a no-brainer.

“I’m at the sale today as a vendor because, first of all, I love this event,” she said. “Honestly, it’s surreal. It means a lot to see how big it is to be here, to be a part of it, to watch all the kids walk by and remember how little my kids were. It’s such an incredible feeling.”

Pfaff and his family aren’t the only ones finding more than they bargained for at the sale.

“I love the community,” Breza said. “Every season we have new families and it’s just kind of a close-knit family.”