Fall Consignment Sales - August!

The savings are HOT this August. The month is PACKED with consignment sales for all things kids, babies & teens. The list is so long, I will post just the upcoming sales each week. If you want to see upcoming sales in advance, check our website calendar!

What: Divine Children’s Show - the South’s MOST EXCLUSIVE high-end consignment and overstock event, specializing in trunk show and boutique lines.

When: August 22nd: 9:30am - 9pm
              August 23rd: 9:30am - 2pm

Where: The Mansour Center, 
995 Roswell Street, Marietta

The Rules:

• Cash, checks, Mastercard & Visa accepted 
• Only umbrella strollers are allowed at the Preview Show or for the first day of shopping until noon. 

What’s Cool:

• New moms can shop early at 6pm on the 21^st with registration
• Bring Grandma along and you can shop Preview Night on the 21^st at 7pm, registration for early shopping with Grandma is required by emailing divineconsignshowatlanta@yahoo.com.

Bookmark it: www.dcskids.com

Like ‘em: The Divine Children's Show on Facebook

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What: Kids Consignment Sale – 140 sellers of gently used baby & children's clothing sizes 0-14, gear, toys and furnitur

Where: The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul - 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta

When: Aug 23rd: 9am - 4pm

Aug 24^th : 9am - 12pm

The Rules:

• No strollers before 11am on Friday
• Everything 30% off Saturday
• Cash, Checks, Credit Cards accepted.

Bookmark It: www.spspkids.com
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What: Pass It On Children's Consignment Sale: Gently used Premium Kids, Junior & Maternity Clothing, Toys, Books, Games, DVD's, Sports Equipment, Infant Furniture & accessories and more!

Where: Acworth UMC, 4340 Collins Circle, Acworth

When: August 24^th : 9am - 6:30pm

   August 25^th : 9am - 12pm

The Rules:

• Accepts Visa, MC & Debit cards on purchases over $25

What’s Cool:

• Proceeds go to Children's & Family Ministry, AUMC Choirs, Local & Foreign Missions
• Many items 1/2 off on Saturday

Bookmark It: Pass It On Children's Consignment Sale

Like 'em: Pass It On Consignment Sale on Facebook

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What: Mt. Bethel Children’s Consignment Sale: 400 sellers consign spring and summer children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture, and more.

Where: Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta

When: August 24^th : 9:30am - 7pm

August 25^th : 9am - 12pm

The Rules:

• No children allowed on the sales floor until 12pm on Friday (except babies in slings or front/back packs). They are providing a loving nursery from 8:30am-12pm for $4 per hour, per child, with an $8 per hour family maximum. Nursery is available for this event, but registration is required. Please contact Mt. Bethel Nursery Coordinator to reserve a spot.
• Cash or Check only!

What’s Cool:

• They also have a boutique section for upscale brands, custom-made, and smocked clothing.
• You can also purchase “bribes” for your kids or treats to refuel at their bake sale! 
• On Saturday, everything is 30% off.
• All proceeds go to support local and global missions to benefit families and children of all ages.
• New moms can shop on the 23^rd, click here to find out how! 

Bookmark It: Mt. Bethel Children's Consignment Sale

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What: Lil’ Blessings Consignment Sale: gently used children (infant to teen) and maternity clothes, toys, books, infant items (furniture, accessories, etc.), games, sports equipment, DVD’s, and so much more!

When: August 24^th: 9am - 7pm

            August 25^th: 9am - 1pm

Where: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N Main St, Kennesaw

The Rules:

What’s Cool:

• Many items ½ off on Saturday

Bookmark it: Lil’ Blessings Consignment Sale

Flyer: Click here for event flyer!

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What: Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale

When: August 24th: 7pm-9pm (special pass holders - see below - and club members)
            August 25^th: 9am - 2pm (early admittance for pass holders and club members)

Where: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta

The Rules:

• Strollers welcome
• Cash and Check Only – bring proper ID if using a check

What’s Cool:

• You can shop the day before from 7pm-9pm and starting at 8:30am on Saturday the 25^th with a Friends & Family Pass – get this special pass from Cobb Tots & Kids facebook page starting August 20th!

Bookmark It:  www.NOWAMOM.org

Like them: NOWAMOM Kids Consignment Sale on Facebook

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What: Giggles & Grace Children’s Consignment Sale - “one stop shop” for everything kid-related - from clothing to toys to bedding and everything in between.

When: August 24^th : 9am-7pm

            August 25^th  : 8am-1pm

Where: Sixes Presbyterian Church, 2335 Sizes Road, Canton

The rules:

• STROLLERs are WELCOME
• Cash and Credit Cards only

What’s Cool:

• Lots of items 1/2 price on Saturday
• Help by donating an item from the following list and gain access to the preview sale on THURSDAY, August 23rd, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm: 10 canned goods, One pack of New Men's socks, One pack of New Men's t-shirts or One pack of New Men's underwear

Bookmark it: Giggles & Grace Consignment Sale

Like ‘em: Giggles & Grace on Facebook

Fall Fashion 411

-Written by our BusinessMom of the week - Lori Stein

Fall fashion is here! What does that mean for you while you're still sweltering in the Georgia heat? Well, it means that there are sales all over the place on great summer styles. Even being the crazy fashionista that I am, I'm a huge fan of buying a season ahead for CERTAIN items. Here are some basic guidelines to follow:

ONLY BUY BASICS. When shopping the sales, buy some of the timeless basics that might be missing from your wardrobe. For instance, a great white trouser or summer wrap dress. This is the time that you may want to invest in those pieces that would not normally fit into your budget. These are the pieces that will stand the test of wardrobe time. Stay away from those trendy items that may look like a bargain now but will only serve to make you look and feel outdated next summer.

DON'T OVER BUY. I know that it's easy to get carried away with the bargain prices. But make sure to go shopping with a list of things that you need. Just like at the grocery store, a list will keep you focused and will prevent you from a bunch of impulse purchases which end up breaking your budget.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK. There are so many sales and bargain websites out there these days. Make sure that you have checked out prices online before hitting the stores. Know what that item is typically going for around town to avoid being sucked into a faux bargain. Plus, often the online price of an item is different than in the store. Sometimes the bigger bargain is in the store and sometimes it's online. Shop smart.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK. Did you find exactly what you are looking for only they don't have your size or the color that you want? Ask a sales associate if they can locate it and ship it to you. I find that very few people utilize sales associates for this service and it  really saves time. A lot of stores will ship to your home for free if they don't have the item in stock.

AVOID NON-SALE ITEMS. As great as that new sweater calling your name from across the store appears to be, rest assured that it will most likely be marked down once if not twice before the temperatures will allow you to wear it. Wait it out.

Happy shopping!

Lori Stein, in addition to being a wife and mother of 2 little girls, is a local style guru and Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot. She also blogs on her Facebook page with tips on style for a steal - Style by Lori.

Passion into Profit

Meet our BusinessMom of the Week, Lori Stein!

In this economy extra income can be critical. For Lori Stein, as for many women, passion for what you're doing is just as critical. Looking for an opportunity to both support her family in addition to being a stay-at-home mom to two little girls, she also knew that she needed something for herself – an outlet for her natural potential. 

To find inspiration, Lori looked to her upbringing and the memories her of Mom. An amazing woman with a vibrant personality, her mother always maintained a powerful sense of style. She taught Lori that having style is not about fashion, it's about confidence and about knowing who you are. That is what her mother had instilled in her and she wanted to share that with more women. 

An opportunity presented itself to Lori in the form of a great career with Stella & Dot jewelry as an Independent Stylist. It seemed like the perfect way to get her feet wet.

A quick look over the website convinced Lori that Stella & Dot seemed very different from the other direct selling groups she knew about. It quickly grew into much more than a hobby after she realized what demand there was in the marketplace. 

Becoming an Independent Stylist seemed like a great hobby at first. Having never had any experience in direct selling, much less hosting jewelry trunk shows in her own living room, she wasn't certain where to begin or where it would go. Over the susbsequent months, though, she found herself easily settling in - not just to her role with Stella and Dot, but into a larger role.

Her passion for styling women went much further than the great accessories she was marketing from Stella and Dot. She found herself answering questions about fashion, shopping deals and much more. She realized that so many women wanted style advice in other areas. In providing broad style advice, a tantalizing opportunity seemed to be offering itself to her.

Thus, her blog, Style By Lori was born. Lori believes that every woman can be stylish at any price point and she wants to help you see that too. She wants to get into your closet and help you determine your style and create an effortless wardrobe that says who you are, is easy to maintain and fun to wear. Above all, Lori wants every woman to keep one critical observation in mind:

You don't have to be uncomfortable to be stylish. 

In fact, there's nothing more UN-stylish than looking like you don't belong in your own clothes. To see some of the great ways you can avoid looking "Un-stylish", while staying inside of your budget, look to her blog and Facebook page for style tips and great deals on must-have pieces.

For more information on Style By Lori visit her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stylebylori or email her at stylebylori@hotmail.com

For more information about Stella & Dot, or to see their exciting fall lineup including the luxurious new handbag line, visit www.stelladot.com/loristein. If you are interested in hosting a trunk show or joining Lori's Stella & Dot team email her at sdloristein@hotmail.com