Road Trip!

My friend Ciaran and her family of four kids and two adults are going on a road trip from Orange County, CA to somewhere on the Oregon coast, almost 2,000 miles round trip in a minivan!  Along the way, they are road testing all sorts of goodies that are perfect for vacays with the fam.  They’ve already left on their adventure and will be blogging about it from the road and posting video reviews on Car & Caboodle!

The kidlets are adorable and so sweet!  I miss them already.  The tween girls, almost 4 year old boy, and 5 month old baby boy are excited about their trip and product reviews.  Their mom taught them well.

Visit Car & Caboodle to track their progress and find out what they’ve tried out.  I saw the goods before they left- great stuff!  From navigation systems to antacids, this family is testing it all!

Consignment Sales R Fun!

I really love to frequent kids clothing consignment sales!  They are more organized than a yard sale, and I get to feel like I’m on a treasure hunt!  I search for the boutique in a sea of Mary Kate & Ashley and Circo.  It’s something to be done alone or with girlfriends, but most definitely kid-free if you can swing it.  Concentration is a must.  Focus on finding the golden ticket: boutique clothing at rock bottom prices.

I’m certain that every place in the US has their fair share of organized kids consignment sales (or at the very least a kids consignment store).  These events are a stroke of genius.  Sell your stuff and make money to buy other stuff.  Brilliant!

In Maryland, Wee-Cycle Mart is a biggie.  There are others too, but I just got an email from them stating that they open for consignors to register for their Fall sales.  Also- learn how to earn a higher commission by helping to pimp it out.

If you feel like doing a little closet purging (I love to do this!), are in need of making some moola, and/or are doing some school shopping, check your area for consignment sales!  Often, people price their stuff cheap because they do not want to lug it back into their house or, they don’t know the value.

I’m not consigning at any sale now- I’m too anal to let enough stuff pile up to make it worthwhile.  As soon as I get a handful of things to sell, I’m on the phone with Lucy’s, setting up my appointment.  Oh- and you can sell there too- no matter where you are in the US.  They offer long distance consignment!

Sally’s Clippies Giveaway

Head on over to Sally’s blog for her very latest hair clippie giveaway!  It runs through this Sunday, the 27th.

Bye, Bye Succulent Wife! :(

How sad is this: The Succulent Wife is closing her store!  Lucky for you, everything is on sale and you can even get free shipping on your bargains by using code SABBATICAL when you plunk down $75 or more.

Bediboo Wants You!

To attend their Fabulous Fairy Princess Party on Saturday August 9th from 11-3!  If you are gonna be in Bawlmer that weekend, you’re in luck!  RSVP because there are a limited number of spots availble.  Tickets are just $5 and include: face painting, a princess craft, fairy treats, a photography sitting, and 20% off your dress up items!  It’s all happening at Bediboo’s brick & mortar store in Baltimore!

Consider this your own personal invite!

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