{"id":37554,"date":"2025-02-23T20:57:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=37554"},"modified":"2025-02-23T20:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:57:04","slug":"growing-up-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2025\/02\/23\/growing-up-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing up GREEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>When Brittany Gould and Tammy Mack became moms for the first time, they quickly realised two universal truths about baby gear: it\u2019s expensive, and you don\u2019t use half of it for as long as you think you will.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the moment their babies \u2013 born just two weeks apart \u2013 arrived, the two friends found themselves navigating the endless cycle of baby must-haves, only to discover that many items barely made it out of the box before their little ones outgrew them. As retail professionals, Brittany and Tammy knew there had to be a better way. So, they launched the Growing Up Green Fair, a quarterly event in Umhlanga where parents can buy and sell high-quality, pre-loved baby items at a fraction of the retail price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A WIN FOR THE PLANET<\/strong><br \/>\nBaby essentials don\u2019t come cheap, and new parents often feel pressured to buy everything brand new. But, as Brittany points out, many of these items are barely used before babies outgrow them. \u201cIf I had to sit and calculate how much money I spent and how much of it I actually used, it just doesn\u2019t make sense,\u201d she says.<br \/>\nThe Growing Up Green Fair helps parents save money while promoting a more sustainable approach to shopping. Instead of contributing to the endless cycle of buying new and tossing out barely-used items, parents can give their baby gear a second life \u2013 whether it\u2019s clothing, books, toys, or high-ticket items like prams.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s more than just a market,\u201d says Tammy. <em><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s about making parenting a little less overwhelming, a little more affordable and a whole lot greener.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUALITY OVER QUANTITY<\/strong><br \/>\nUnlike online marketplaces where buyers and sellers have to navigate meetups and uncertain quality, the Growing Up Green Fair is carefully curated. Brittany and Tammy personally vet each item to ensure only top-quality brands make the cut. Popular international brands like Zara, H&amp;M, and Cotton On fly off the racks, and big-ticket items are especially in demand. \u201cLast year, we sourced three DockATots (multi-functional loungers), and they sold almost instantly,\u201d Brittany says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A HASSLE-FREE EXPERIENCE<\/strong><br \/>\nFor parents looking to declutter, the fair offers a seamless alternative to the hassle of online selling. Vendors simply drop off their items the day before the fair, and Brittany and Tammy handle everything from setup to sales. After the fair, vendors collect any unsold items and receive their earnings, minus a small percentage.<br \/>\n\u201cOur vendors love it because it\u2019s so easy,\u201d Tammy says. \u201cThey don\u2019t have to sit around all day trying to sell \u2013 everything is taken care of for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>FROM FRIENDSHIP TO COMMUNITY<\/strong><br \/>\nBrittany and Tammy\u2019s journey from co-workers to moms to business partners has been a natural one. Having worked together previously, they understand how to run a smooth operation. But beyond the logistics, they\u2019re also motivated by the community they are building. The fair has become a place where parents can connect, swap stories, and support each other, all while making more sustainable choices.<br \/>\nWith plans to expand to bigger venues and potentially other areas, the Growing Up Green Fair is growing just as fast as their little ones. And for Brittany and Tammy, that\u2019s the most rewarding part.<br \/>\n\u201cOur babies were the inspiration behind this,\u201d says Tammy. \u201cAnd now, it\u2019s grown into something bigger than we ever imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> IG: @growingupgreenfair<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_round_btn\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss the next fair, which will take place on 15 March at Trinity Methodist Church, <\/strong><strong>4 Daventry Place, La Lucia.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Brittany Gould and Tammy Mack became moms for the first time, they quickly realised two universal truths about baby gear: it\u2019s expensive, and you don\u2019t use half of it for as long as you think you will. 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