KIDDIE CONNECTION -- Medina parents have a new way to help stretch their budgets - the Medina Kiddie Connection. This online option for buying and selling children's gently used toys, clothing and gear is a simple solution for parents shopping for the best value or wanting to earn some extra money.

Submit a photo of what you'd like to sell along with a brief description and general information and the Medina Kiddie Connection will do the rest. All items are local, so there are no shipping costs. In addition, the site hosts a Parent-to-Parent chat where members can discuss anything from potty-training and preschool to eating and sleeping habits. For more information, log onto medinakiddieconnection.com.