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Oak Park Mall to open new LEGO Store this Summer

As if we all weren't thrilled enough with the news of the metro's soon-to-be-open LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Overland Park shopping mecca Oak Park Mall, has now confirmed that a brand new LEGO Store will be opening there this Summer.

The new retail store will bring about plenty of family fun in the way of store events, a variety of product offerings, and lots of hands-on fun for the little people in your lives.  A few of the store's features will include:  the “Pick-a-Brick Wall,” an area where people can hand-pick bricks in various sizes and colors; the “Living Room,” which will serve as a play area; and a “Brand Ribbon” that will span the circumference of the store, and will showcase the company history, fun facts and LEGO model displays. The 2,763-square-foot store is expected to open on the lower level between JCPenney and Dillard’s.

Get ready to be LEGO-fied, Kansas City!  Are you excited?  I know many little boys and girls will be!

Photo credit:  LEGO.com

 

Get $10 of CASH, gift cards, or goods for $5!

 

 

The folks at Groupon are running a deal this week for the Tango Card. You spend $5 and you get a $10 Tango Card. You take that Tango Card, and you can exchange it for a $10 gift card at premier retailers such as Amazon, Gap, Pottery Barn, SpaFinder, Target, Groupon and many more. OR, get this, you can exchange it for cash. So, spend $5 on Groupon, and get $10 in cash!

Deal runs through February 13 but it will likely sell out before then! Click here to get in on it!

Buy + Sell boxes of kids clothes with ThredUp

Have you heard about ThredUp?  It's the latest online craze in kids clothing!  Their claim to fame is their "revolving-door" method to buying and selling kids clothing!  It's free to signup and the process is simple: pack up a great box, send it out someone, receive great feedback, and then choose a great box of goodies for your own kids!  For more info, visit and signup for their service online -- it's FREE!

Black Friday Deals at Angel Babies in Olathe

 
Our friends at Angel Babies have a great Black Friday deal going that you won't want to miss! 

On Friday November 25th, ALL Melissa & Doug puzzles and toys will be 1/2 price from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m..  From 11 a.m. to 12 noon, they will be 40% off, and from 12 noon to 6 p.m., they'll be 30% off.  There is a limit of 3 items per family and this offer cannot be combined with other coupons or offers.

They'll also have a $1 item sale on a fresh selection of kids clothes.  There is NO limit on this $1 sale! 

Angel Babies is located in Olathe at Santa Fe & Mur-Len between Price Chopper & CVS Pharmacy at 2085 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66062.  Their store hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Happy shopping!

Black Friday in Kansas City

 
 
 Our friends over at NBC Action News recently interviewed us to get our take on Black Friday deals in the metro.  We shared with them several tips about saving money, getting the best deals, and how to make the most of your Black Friday shopping experience.  Read below for our best tips:

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• Plan.  This seems obvious, but believe it or not it's probably one of the most crucial steps in making sure your shopping experience is everything you want it to be.  Plan not only which stores you'll visit (and in what order), but also what you'll head for once you make it through the doors in the wee hours of the morning. 
• Review.  Review the ads and prices and comparison shop before even leaving your house, and don't forget your list!  If prices differ by just a small amount from store to store, take into account how much gas/drive time it takes to get to each store. Don’t go out of your way just to save a few pennies if it’s not truly worth it in the long run.
• Eat!  Black Friday is no time to starve yourself!  Pack your water bottle, an apple and perhaps a snack bar for the early morning energy boost you’ll need to fight crowds and save dollars.  Also, keep your eyes out for great Black Friday meal deals.  For example, you can download the Quizno's Black Friday coupon here, which is good for a $2.99 meal deal consisting of a half sandwich, chips and drink from 11/26 to 11/28.  Another great example comes from Sam’s Club who is once again serving breakfast from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. to their members shopping on Black Friday.  Egg sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, and coffee will be offered.  Last year Chick-fil-a offered a free chicken biscuit for a few hours in the morning to accommodate early morning shoppers, though we haven't been able to verify if they're doing it again this year.  Check with your local restaurant to verify their participation again this year.
• B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own (reusable) Bags!  This is great for two reasons.  1) if you are a Target shopper, you’ll get an additional 5 cents off for each bag you use; and 2) depending on which other stores you go to, the bags may come in handy since shopping carts are usually in high demand.  You’ll be able to use your own reusable bags to hold your purchases for you until it’s time to check out.
• Bring receipts.  Have your recent receipts on hand in case you find an item you previously bought, now on sale.  Many stores will honor a one-time price adjustment with a receipt up to 10 to 14 days after purchase.
• Keep receipts.  Keep your receipts of your new purchases.  You can always return something later even if you thought it was a good buy at the time.
• Wait.  If it all just seems like too much, hold out until Cyber Monday.  Great deals and no hassle of crowds or getting up early!

Here's a great list of Black Friday websites to help you get a jump on the deals being offered:

BlackFriday2010.com - Top deals, ads, store hours, and more.

BFAds.net - View ads scans in full preview, store hours, make shopping lists, and more.

BlackFriday.info - Black Friday ad listings in alphabetical order by product name, shopping lists, and more.

We'd love to hear your comments on the best Black Friday deals you find!

Kansas City Coupon Class

Ok, Kansas City moms, we know now more than ever you want to have all the best info about all the best deals right at your fingertips.  We're so excited to announce that we've partnered with Tracie over at Penny Pinchin' Mom, to bring you the best deals, coupon codes, sale alerts, and MORE! I recently snagged a 10 page photo book from Snapfish for just $2.15 using her deal alert & coupon code!  The site is wonderfully organized and full of all the latest news on deals in Kansas City and beyond.

And, to take saving money to the next level, sign up for one of their upcoming Coupon Classes, where Tracie will go over how to read and understand your coupons, how to use them to really save money and even where to find them. She'll talk about fraudulent coupons and what to avoid and answer any questions you may have, so get your lists compiled!

There are two upcoming metro classes this Saturday May 1, 2010 at two different time frames.  Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.  For complete details visit her website.  So get ready to learn, laugh and maybe even score a few freebies while you are there!  We know you're going to enjoy all of the valuable info and stay tuned...we've got some other exciting things in the works!

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Save on arts + crafts supplies.

Are you looking for an excuse to stock up on some new supplies for all of those springtime arts & crafts projects?  Well, as part of the latest The Knack newsletter by Michael's, we've come across a great coupon for 25% off your regular priced purchase!  This offer expires April 26, 2008 so be sure and print your coupon soon!

To subscribe to the newsletter and receive offers in your email box, visit the website here.

lucy now open in Leawood.

I attended the new lucy store grand opening today in Leawood.  lucy is an awesome new store that is all about comfort, feeling good, and balance in your wardrobe.  They have an array of activewear, workout apparel, and accessories.  Every mom in Kansas City would be able to find something that that they love in this store!

The grand opening celebration featured tasty hors d'ouvres from Dean & Deluca, soothing live music, complimentary chair massages, AND the entire store was 20% off to boot!  A portion of the proceeds from sales were being donated to WIN for KC, a wonderful organization helping empower women and girls through sports and fitness.

I walked away with two fabulous pairs of flip-flops, which I love. I am a total flip-flop junkie.

Reef is a brand I absolutely think is top-notch.  A lucy store associate informed me that Reef is their sister company.  What a cool thing!  If you are in the market for some comfort clothes that are hip, fun to wear, and make you feel good then I urge you to check out the new lucy store.