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Monday, March 19, 2012

One Man's Trash...

Who doesn't love a bargain and one way to get one is to buy used! Here are some upcoming "used goods" sales you should check out to find your next treasure!

1. Pick up a good read for yourself at the Cobb County Library Book Sale and restock your kids bookshelf while your there too! Aren't you getting a little tired of Good Night Moon?? The sale is being held March 23rd & March 24th from 9am-5pm and on Sunday, the 25th from 1pm-5pm at Jim Miller Park. Cash or Check only!
        PS - while you are at Jim Miller Park on Saturday be sure to stop by the Cobb Library Foundation's fundraiser Wild West Fest on Saturday from 10am-4pm. Sure to be a root-tootin' good time!

2. St. Ann's Garage Sale runs March 22nd-25th at The Catholic Church of St. Ann on Roswell Road in Marietta. On Thursday & FRiday the sale is from 9am-6pm and on Saturday 9am-1pm.

3. Junk Day at The Woodstock Market from 9am-4pm Saturday March 24th. Community garage sale at it's best. Dealers, vendors and anyone with something to sell set up for a day of bargains. Located at 5500 Bells Ferry Road: Click here for directions!


**Get $30 worth of gently used sporting equipment for $15 with Play It Again Sports Groupon at their Kennesaw location!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

March Consignment Sales In & Around Cobb


With March comes spring and...lots of consignment sales! Mark your calendars, go through your children's closets, and get ready to shop for spring & summer bargains. Get some great tips for shopping at consignment sales from a mom blogger at kidzsignments.com

What: All4KidsConsignment Sale: Clothes, Toys, Baby Equip., Books, Bikes, Shoes, Linens & More
Where & When: March 1-3: Jim Miller Park
                             March 8-10: Woodstock Market
     March 16 & 17: Mt. Paran Church of God
The Rules: At each sale, if you donate $5 cash for missions you’ll be given early admittance at 8:30am on the first morning of the sale (no donations needed for children). No strollers are allowed before 11am at any of the sales on the first day. Many items are marked down 30% on Saturday at each sale. They accept cash, debit ($1 fee), Mastercard and Visa ($2 fee).
Bookmark It : www.all4kids.com for more details & directions.
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What: North MetroMothers of Multiples Spring/Summer Consignment Salegently used infant's and children's seasonal apparel, toys, equipment, layette, maternity and more.
When: March 3, 2012 9am-1pm
WhereBill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park10495 Woodstock RoadRoswell
The Rules: Cash or Check only; no strollers please
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What: Mt. BethelChildren’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: March 9 - 9:30am-7pm
March 10 - 9am-12pm
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.
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 Debbie Ruth - (770) 971-2588; Cash or Check only!
Bookmark It: www.mtbethel.org
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What: AllChildren’s Consignment Sale: 150 sellers offering infant, children, junior, and maternity clothing, toys, games, books, DVDs, CDs, and bikes,  baby equipment and children's furniture all in excellent, gently used condition
When: March 9 - 9am-8pm
March 10- 9am-1pm
Where: St. Andrew UMC, 3455 Canton Rd., Marietta
The Rules: Saturday is 1/2 price day
Bookmark It:  www.thepumpkinchurch.org
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What: The Lil’Lambs Consignment Sale: quality, gently-used children’s clothing and toys, as well as maternity clothes, children’s books and videos and nursery items
When: March 9 - 9am to 7pm
March 10 - 9am to 1pm
Where: First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta
The Rules: Many items 1/2 price on Saturday. Check or cash. NO credit cards
Children are welcome but NO STROLLERS. Childcare, for ages 8 and under, will be provided to shoppers if you prefer to shop alone! ($5 per hour per child, with a cap of $15 per hour, and a maximum of 3 hours) Childcare is only available while the parent is shopping. Reservations are required: 770-429-7850, ext. 7860. If you have any questions, please email lillambsinfo@gmail.com
Bookmark It: www.lil-lambs.org
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When: March 10 - 9am-1pm
Where: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta
What’s Cool: NEW electronic tagging means a much faster checkout! 
The Rules: Strollers welcome, cash and check only
Bookmark It:  www.NOWAMOM.org
Follow them on Facebook: NOWAMOM Kids Consignment Sale
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Where: Roswell UMC, Fellowship Hall, "B" Building814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
When: March 9 – 9am-2pm
March 10 - 8am-noon
The Rules: no strollers allowed before noon.  Saturday is ½ price day on many items! 
Bookmark it: www.rumc.com
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What: The Children's GardenConsignment Sale
When: March 9  - 9am to 6pm 
March 10 - 9am to 1pm 
Where: East Cobb Church of Christ, 5240 Roswell Rd. Marietta
The Rules: Cash & Credit/Debit cards accepted, many items 1/2 off on Saturday
Bookmark It: www.eastcobbcoc.org
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What: Lil’ Blessings Consignment Sale: gently used children and maternity clothes, toys, books, infant items (furniture, accessories, etc.), games, sports equipment, DVD’s, and so much more!
When: March 16 – 9am-7pm
            March 17 – 9am-1pm
Where: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N Main St, Kennesaw
The Rules: cash and checks, some items will be 1/2 off Saturday
Bookmark It: www.kfbc.org
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What: Kindermart Consignment Sale: 300 sellers!
When: March 16 - 9:30am - 8pm
March 17 -  9am – Noon
Where: Smyrna First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna
What's Cool: benefiting Smyrna First United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten AND they are accepting stuffed animal donations! There will be an area outside of their drop off for donations of stuffed animals that are 6-13 inches tall. They should not have logos or removable parts. You can donate on Monday & Tuesday mornings 3/12-13 even if you are not selling in the sale. These stuffed animals will be donated to Bears on Patrol and given to Police Departments to use in traumatic situations involving children to comfort and distract them, and to show that police officers are the "good guys".
The rules: Strollers will not be allowed Friday morning before 11am, many items are 1/2 price on Saturday! Cash or checks only
Bookmark It: www.kindermartsale.com
Follow them on Facebook: Kindermart Consignment Sale

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

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.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What's the Big Deal?

Are you a Groupon junkie or a deal site novice? Either way, please consider using the links I provide through Cobb Tots & Kids Facebook posts or on our website to make your purchases. By doing so, you will support the work I do at Cobb Tots & Kids. Using my affiliate links for the deal sites costs you nothing extra...actually sometimes it can save you more money!
I am very particular about the deals I post – I won’t bother you with the pole dancing classes (although those do look quite fun!) just the deals as a mom I am looking for myself to entertain, clothe or feed my family and maybe a deal on a date night or girls night out once in a while. No matter what kind of deal you are looking for, please use our links whenever possible.
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Pennies for Your Piggy Bank

Even if we weren't in these economic times, Moms are all about stretching the family budget. We know how to find that dollar when we need it - even if it is for those shoes you want need. I found this great post from iMom with creative ways to make save. This weekend, pledge to try at least one of the ideas. My favorite idea..."sell it". I'll be busy this weekend decluttering! I've got the perfect place for you to get rid of your stuff too - Junk Day at the Woodstock Market & Show! Sign up to sell your stuff - garage sale items, flea market items, furniture, overstock, surplus, anything worth selling - bring it! Sign up for a booth by September 15th. Cost is $15 and you can pay over the phone, in person or by mail. What's great about Junk Day is that you don't have to spend time hanging signs all over creation only to find out they flopped over or have strangers coming to your house - you get the benefit of their marketing, you are at a central location with lots of traffic! To get the full details on Junk Day...
CLICK HERE! Happy Saving :)

Link to iMOM article: Money: 5 Great Ways to Save iMOM