The moms are thrifting on Instagram

My phone dings, and a notification from Instagram pops up: “Clark’s Closet Connection’s countdown has ended.” I click the alert to head to the profile page and start refreshing as new posts furiously come in on tonight’s “drop.” 

Size 10 Mario sneakers. Moana-themed Hanna Andersson pajamas. A 3T Boden skort. 

Users, mostly moms, comment “me!” on posts to claim the item. It’s first come, first served. Tonight, a total of 36 items are posted, and 24 are claimed...