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2013 KC Metro Spring/Summer Kids' Consignment Sales Guide

Kansas City is home to some of the most well attended consignment sales and with Fall soon upon us, you know what that means ….. time to clean out those closets, sell what you don’t need, and refill with what you DO!

By participating in local consignment sales, you’ll be able to make extra cash on your kids outgrown clothes, toys, books, bedding, and more. And, you’ll be able to shop for gently used goods for them at fabulous prices! These sales are a total win-win! Here’s a tip on getting first dibs on getting the goods – volunteer to work a shift at one of the sales to get early-bird shopping time for best selection!

We’re excited to bring you our official KC Consignment Guide – your complete guide to local sales in Kansas City this fall and winter season and beyond! So check it out, sign up to sell, volunteer or just SHOP – and have FUN!

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Check out Kansas City's most comprehensive guide to ALL the local consignment sales! Get to shopping!

March 5 - 9, 2013 - Here We Grow Again Olathe
1225 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS.

March 20-23, 2013: Here We Grow Again Topeka
    2053 SE 29th Street, Topeka, KS

March 20 - 24, 2013 - Here We Grow Again Northland
6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO 64119

 March 20 - 24, 2013: Here We Grow Again Independence
    The Hub Shopping Center, 16619 E. 23rd St., Independence, MO

 April 24 - 27, 2013:  Here We Grow Again Shawnee
@ 13360 W 87th St, Lenexa (87th & Pflumm, Next to HyVee)

 May 1 - 4, 2013 - Here We Grow Again Lawrence
    1388 N. 1293 Rd, Lawrence, KS

March Consignment Sale Listings:

March 5 - 9, 2013: Here We Grow Again Olathe
1225 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS.

March 6 - 9, 2013: Kid’s Closet Connection Topeka
@ 720 NW 50th Street, Sunrise Optimist Club,Topeka, KS

March 6 - 10, 2013: Kid’s Closet Connection Leavenworth
@ Leavenworth Shopping Center, 3400 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS

March 8-10, 2013: Just Between Friends Northland
@ The Star Pavilion at Ameristar, 3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161

March 14-16, 2013: All About Kids KC
@ KC Sports Lodge, SE of MO 291 & 40 Hwy; Independence, MO 64055

March 16, 2013: Greater Kansas City Mothers of Twins Club
@ First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO

March 20-23, 2013: Here We Grow Again Topeka
@ 2053 SE 29th Street, Topeka, KS

March 20 - 24, 2013: Here We Grow Again Northland
@ 6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO

March 20 - 24, 2013: Here We Grow Again Independence
@ The Hub Shopping Center, 16619 E. 23rd St., Independence, MO

March 27 – 30, 2013: Kids Closet Connection Overland Park
@ Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66212

March 28-30, 2013: Kids Closet Connection Blue Springs
@ Sports City, 425 NE Mock Avenue Blue Springs, MO 64014

April Consignment Sale Listings:

April 4 - 7, 2013: Kid’s Closet Connection Gardner
@ 136 E. Washington Street, Gardner, KS

April 5 - 7, 2013: Rhea Lana's of Leavenworth
@ 3400 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

April 5 - 9, 2013: Rhea Lana’s of Overland Park
Overland Park International Trade Center, 115th & Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS

April 11 - 14, 2013: Kid’s Closet Connection Lawrence
@ Holiday Inn Convention Center, 200 McDonald Drive., Lawrence, KS 66044

April 18 - 19, 2013: Merry Go Round 4 Kids
@ Parkville Athletic Complex, 6014 N. State Route 9, Parkville, MO

April 18-20, 2013: Kid's Closet Connection Northland 
@ 6816 South Church Road, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068

April 19 - 20, 2013: Northland Mothers of Multiples
King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96th Street, Kansas City, MO.

April 20, 2013:  Little Britches Consignment
@ Kansas National Guard Armory, 721 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS

April 24 - 27, 2013:  Here We Grow Again Shawnee
@ 13360 W 87th St, Lenexa
(87th & Pflumm, Next to HyVee)

April 27, 2013: Johnson County Mothers of Multiples
@ Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66061

May Consignment Sale Listings:

May 1 - 4, 2013: Here We Grow Again Lawrence
1388 N. 1293 Rd, Lawrence, KS

May 16 - 18, 2013: Kid's Closet Connection Lee's Summit
@ Lakeland Community Church, 913 NE 

Consignment Sale Dates TBA:

Here We Grow Again Shawnee 

Just Between Friends Shawnee/KCK
@ Merriam Town Center, I-35 & Johnson Drive

Fluff Again (gently used cloth diapers & baby items)
@ 6114 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS

Rhea Lana’s of Olathe 
@ 127th & Mur-Len, Olathe, KS

Rhea Lana’s of the Northland
@ KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO

Here We Grow Again Southland 

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FREE Winter Warm-Up Event at Park Place

ADVERTORIAL

As part of the first Winter Warm-Up at Park Place, all of the stores and restaurants are offering specials, hosting activities, participating in giveaways and getting ready for the season, November 15 – 17. Park Place created three days of Winter Warm-Up to punt the traditional open house with more for everyone to celebrate and explore at every store and restaurant. Park Place is hosting The Kansas City Figure Skating Club for ice performances, Jason Divad’s One Man Circus: Magic, Comedy, Skill & Fire, and several bands throughout the three days. In addition, the restaurants are supporting Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics with the Winter Warm-Up Cocktail Contest. The festivities will begin on Thursday, November 15, with a night of free ice skating and holiday gatherings from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The stores and restaurants at Park Place are participating with the following activities, promotions and events:

Daily festivities Thursday, November 15 – Saturday, November 17
• Bar Method: Attend a studio tour at Bar Method on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and receive one free class
• The Rice Gallery: Annual Harvesters Food Network Holiday Food Drive – collecting donations of non-perishable food items and household products
• KC Surroundings: Holiday open house with holiday treats and special promotions including 25% off all wreaths
• EJ’s Boutique: Holiday open house showcasing new holiday designers. Each guest may take 20% off one item. EJ’s will be accepting donations for The Willow Tree, a part of The Justice Project that supports women in need.
• Paciugo Gelato: Free samples of new fall flavors all weekend long
• Winter Warm Up Cocktail Contest: Stop by any of Park Place’s restaurants to try their Winter Warm-Up cocktails and Park Place will donate $1 to Children’s Mercy for every cocktail sold. Be sure to vote for your favorite cocktail on the Park Place Facebook page for your chance to win a prize!
• Park Place Social Media Giveaways: Prizes and giveaways featuring items from several stores and restaurants, passes from AMC Theatres, pairs of Chiefs Football tickets, gifts from Shatto Milk and more

Thursday, November 15:
• RA Sushi: Back to the 90’s – 15th Anniversary Guest Appreciation Party
• Cupcake A La Mode: Serving complimentary hot cocoa during the grand opening of The Ice with free skating, offered near the ice rink from 5:00 -8:00 p.m.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Pizza Box decorating party from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Tallulahbelle’s: Holiday open house hosting jewelry artist, Carrie Hoffnagie, with complimentary appetizers and cocktails
• Annabelle’s Linens: Trunk show with Pinecone Hill and complimentary appetizers
• Flowers by Emily: 15% off the entire store from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. including orders for winter pots, wreaths and holiday centerpieces
• The Gents Place: Half-off massages and hand repairs. Complimentary shoe shine and beverages.
• Alysa Rene Boutique: Zanc Julz Jewelry trunk show with beverages and appetizers
• The Learning Tree: Game Night- Stop by for 20% off all games and see new games being demoed in the store.
• Gordon Biersch: WinterBockTapping party benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics from 5:30 – 8:30p.m.
• Michael Shae Salon & Spa: Micro-derm and makeup demo’s, complimentary paraffin hand treatments, Special Event Spa Package on sale, and 15% off all Bioelements and Glo skin care products.
• Picasso Aquatics: Holiday open house with a chance to win a free Betta Aquarium valued at $100.
• J. Hathaway Shoe Boutique: Holiday Sock Box Raffle. Spend $100.00 and receive a $20.00 gift card from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Buy one, get one 50% off on socks..
• Luxe: Complimentary coffee and drinks from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 16:
• Flowers by Emily: Buy one get one free gerbera daisies, roses and hydrangeas all day- cash and carry only.
• The Gents Place: Half-off massages and hand repairs. Complimentary shoe shine and beverages.
• Picasso Aquatics: Feeding Frenzy at 3:00 p.m.
• Tallulahbelle’s: Pete Dulin, editor of The Last Bite cookbook, will be in the stores signing and selling cookbooks as well as sampling recipes.
• Johnson County Christmas Bureau will be onsite from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. accepting “wish list” items in the charity tent. Follow this link to see their “wish list” for the holiday season: http://jccb.org/client-support.html

Saturday, November 17:
• Geno’s Clothiers: Grand Opening open house 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and prizes
• Flowers by Emily: Buy one get one free gerbera daisies, roses and hydrangeas all day- cash and carry only.
• Picasso Aquatics: Feeding Frenzy at 3:00 p.m.
• Luxe: Trina Turk Trunk Show all day.
• Tallulahbelle’s: Wine and light snacks will be served throughout the afternoon and evening.
• Kid’s TLC will be onsite from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. accepting “wish list” items in the charity tent. Follow this link to see their “wish list” for the holiday season: http://kidstlc.org/how-you-can-help/donate-now/
• Hope House will be onsite from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. accepting “wish list” items in the charity tent. Follow this link to see their “wish list” for the holiday season: http://www.hopehouse.net/

For more information about all of the special events and activities, visit www.parkplaceleawood.com.

Grab this Plum Steal of a Deal from Diapers.com

 

{Photo credit: Plum District}

Go straight to the deal:

KC Plum Steal! $10 for $20 to Spend at Diapers.com 6/19/12 - 6/22/12

Many busy Kansas City moms have come to trust the reliable service of Diapers.com for their kids' diaper needs.  But, did you know that they also carry a  load of other baby-related products like strollers, baby formula & food, bathtime products, and more?  And, they've got great excellent 24/7 customer service available to help you find what you need! 

Right now there is a special Kansas City-only deal for $20 worth of products on Diapers.com for just $10!  This is a deal brought to you by our friends and ad partners at Plum District - Kansas City.  There is a limit of one per person and household, so hurry and grab yours now!  This deal is only available through 6/22/12.

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.