Early Shopping Pass to Christmas Toy Sale

Two winners will each win an early shopping pass to The 2nd Look Boutique's Christmas Toy Sale!  See how to enter at the bottom of this post.

November 9th-10th

          

High House Crossing Shopping Center

 Near Jump Zone and Harris Teeter  2765 NC Hwy 55 Cary, NC

See Santa on Saturday, Nov. 10th 10am!

Shop our Christmas sale and find:

• Children's Christmas Clothing and Accessories 
• Children's Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves, etc.
• Children's Shoes
• Christmas gifts and toys
• Up to 25% off retail on Melissa and Doug
• Baby Gear
• Sporting Equipment
• Bikes, ride on toys
• Outdoor and Interactive Toys
• Christmas Videos, Music, and Books
• Women's and Maternity Holiday Clothing
• Women's Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves and Accessories
• Christmas Yard Decorations
• Christmas Home Decor (Dishes, Bedding, Furniture, etc.)
• Christmas Trees and more!

Find complete details on shopping hours and other info on their website here. 

To enter to win one of the early shopping passes, just leave a comment with what hot toy you are looking for this Christmas!   Winners will be announced on Friday the 26th.  

Raleigh Running Outfitters Sale

It is Marathon season - yeah! Time for some new shoes and cool weather apparel. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday 25% off shoes and 25% off apparel at Raleigh Running Outfitters - RALEIGH and CARY locations. You must request the "MARATHON" discount to receive the 25% off.

Cary Location: 

2773 NC Highway 55

Cary, NC 27519

Raleigh Location:
7449 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

Junior Frosties at Wendy's

Right now you can donate $1 to charity at Wendy's and in exchange you get a coupon book with 10 coupons for free junior Frosties.  They would even make a fun little Halloween treat for friends or a class!

I picked mine up at the Wendy's on Kildaire Farm/Cary Pkwy.  Not 100% sure if all the locations have them.  Has anyone seen them other locations too?

Brilliant Sky Toys and Books Sale

Brilliant Sky Toys and Books is having their birthday celebration this Saturday.  Here are the details for the sale:

It's hard to believe, But - YES - it's true: Our Cary store Is turning TWO! We are having a party, We hope you can come. It's the best sale of the year AND a lot of fun! Saturday, September 29th Sale Event Hours:  10-5 (store hours 10-9) Biggest Sale of the Year:  20% off the ENTIRE store! Festivities Include: Goodie bags for children (while supplies last)   Coloring Contest:  Make us a birthday card at our coloring station to help celebrate our 2nd B-day - FOUR winners will each receive a $25 Brilliant Sky gift certificate Balloon Artist from 11-3 Caricature Artist from 12-3 Hourly Door Prizes!!! GRAND PRIZE:  Win a Melissa and Doug folding Medieval Castle (retail value $100) Thank you for your patronage. . .  We look forward to celebrating with you!  Here's the fine print: 20% discount valid on IN STORE merchandise only No other coupons or discounts No rain checks During the sale, our traditional complimentary gift wrap will ONLY be available for birthday parties THAT DAY.  Not valid on previous sales, gift certificates, or special orders. Discount valid at CARY location only, 9.29.12.

Free Children's Events

Take a Child Outside Week
September 24-30, 2012
at the JC Raulston Arboretum

All the details are here -

Monday, September 24: Come make a leaf collage. (free event)

Tuesday, September 25: Go on a creature hunt. (free event)

Wednesday, September 26: Follow the map to hidden treasure. ($1 per map, free if you show your Arboretum membership card)

Thursday, September 27: Play nature bingo. (free event)

Friday, September 28: Join us for Garden Storytime at 10:30 am (preregistration is required, $5 per child)

Saturday, September 29:  Shop the PAX fall plant sale and take home some new plants for your landscape.

Sunday, September 30: Take a Sunday stroll through the gardens. (on your own, free event)

Activities are staffed from 10am until 2pm and start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center.

If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Overcash, Children’s Program Coordinator at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu or 919-513-7007.

Children's Consignment Sale in Cary

Children's consignment sale coming up soon in Cary.  See below for complete details on shopping times.  They are also accepting consignors if you are looking to sell some items.  

The sale is located at: 

First United Methodist Church

117 South Academy Street  Cary, NC 27511

Description:

Now into our 20th year, the First United Methodist Church of Cary's Children's Consignment Sale has become an event that many families in the Cary and surrounding communities have turned to for all of their children's consignment needs.

Dates:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Shop for $5 donation to local family in need from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Power Consignors shop free), 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM FREE to public) 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, HALF-PRICE SALE! FREE to public!  

Info for shoppers: 

Our sale is open and FREE to the public between the hours of 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Friday evening and during the entire Half Price Sale on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  

Seasonal racks are provided so that you may locate the perfect costume, winter coats, or holiday attire for your little one!    

We accept cash, check and credit card.  

All proceeds from the sale are donated to local missions that support women and children.

Info for Consignors:

Now accepting new consignors!  We NEVER charge our consignors any fees and welcome new consignors and shoppers.  Email info@consignwithfumc.com to become a consignor.  

CONSIGNOR DROP-OFF DATES/TIMES:

Sunday, September 9th, 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Tuesday, September 11th, 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Wednesday, September 12th, 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Wednesday, September 12th, 5:30PM to 7:30PM

Thursday, September 13th, 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Friday, September 14th [LARGE ITEMS ONLY]

3:30PM to 5:00PM

We provide complimentary price tags and hangers (Note: hangers to be provided on a first come, first serve basis.) and we have one of the fastest turn-around times in the area!  Our sale is on Friday evening and Saturday morning, and we have checks available for our consignors that same Saturday afternoon!

100% of our profits go to local women's and children's missions.  Since we are a non-profit group, the portion of the selling price that we keep is tax-deductible. 

Discounted Fair Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets to this year's NC State Fair are on sale now!  It's always better to buy them online ahead of time because the ride tickets are much cheaper.

You can purchase admission and ride tickets online here until October 11.

If you buy your tickets before September 26 you can also qualify for these early bird discounts as well.

Papa John's 50% off online order

Now through August 12 you can get 50% off your order at Papa John's when you order online.  Offer is valid on regular menu price items.  Use code SUMMER50.  

Hairbows

Local hairbow maker, Bearabows, is having a sale right now.  Here are the details:

As a THANK YOU to my customers for a wonderful year thus far, I am offering you (for the 1st time ever)....15% off your entire order PLUS FREE SHIPPING until July 31st!

To receive the discount, use the code CHRISTMAS for 15% off entire order.  Also enter SHIPPING to receive free shipping.

www.bearabows.etsy.com

Now if you would rather shop with me in person to see all the designs, I will be at the NC Flea Market in space 227 this weekend and next.  Tell me you are shopping with me bc of this e-mail and receive a FREE HAIR CLIPPIE with your purchase!




Thanks to Paola for sharing this deal! 

Giveaway!!

**Congratulations to Becky for winning the giveaway!  You have won an early shopping pass for you and a friend!**


The 2nd Look Boutique Children's Consignment Sale is giving away an early shopping pass for their upcoming sale on August 9!  One lucky winner will receive an early shopping pass for you and a friend to shop at the very first shopping time - August 9 at 12pm.  First one in the door gets the best selection!  

To enter, just leave a comment here on the blog letting us know what you are excited to shop for at the sale. For an extra entry, share this post on your Facebook page and leave another comment here letting me know you did that.  Contest ends at midnight on August 1.  

August 9-11

New Horizons Fellowship Annex

Apex, NC

Upscale Resale Consignment Sale

If you love boutique clothing for your children, but don't love boutique prices this is the sale for you!!  

Upscale Resale is having their fall consignment sale August 9-11.  The sale carries upscale boutique clothes, shoes, and accessories as well as brand new overstocks from trunk shoes and exclusive manufacturers.  
The sale will be held at: 

Wellington Park

6408 Tryon Road 

Cary, NC 27518 

(same shopping center as Lowes Foods and Learning Express)

Be sure to mark your calendars for this one!!  Keep track of all the latest updates, giveaways, and more on their Facebook page here.  

Free Starbucks Refreshers Beverage

July 13 from Noon - 3:00pm - 
Enjoy a free Tall (12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per person.

Yes To Deal - $12 for $35

Plum District is running another Yes To deal - get $35 worth of products for $15.  I love all of their products, and have especially been loving their moisturizer with sunscreen this summer.  They recently made a new "age refresh moisturizer" that has SPF 30 - perfect for a day at the beach or pool!

Grab the deal here while you can!  Also, now through June 29 you can get an extra 20% off your Plum District deal using the code SUMMER20 making this deal only $12!

$1000 Plum District Giveaway

If you haven't already, be sure to enter Plum District's $1000 giveaway!  You could win $1000 in Plum Dollars - all you have to do is submit your email address.  

Good luck!

Free Butterfly Lady Event for Kids

The Butterfly Lady, Suzanne Tilton, will be at the JC Raulston Arboretum on June 11th at 10:30am.  She is going to be teaching the children about the amazing butterfly life cycle.  There will be butterfly eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, and adult butterflies to see up close.  Painted lady butterfly caterpillar rearing kits and host plants will be available for purchase from the Butterfly Lady after the program.

To register for the program, please contact elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu with names and ages of the children to be registered for the program.  It is a free program, but participants must preregister since space is limited.

$1 Burger Sale at Whole Foods

Just got this notice from Whole Foods.  Who is grilling out this weekend??

The buck stops here. Buck-A-Burger, that is! Whole Foods Market’s popular Buck-A-Burger one-day sale is back on Friday, May 18. Ready-to-grill burgers will be on sale for just $1 each. Arrive early… it’s a great chance to stock up on patties to please the party-goers at your Memorial Day cookout (limit: 20 burgers per person).

Whether you’re a master griller or just getting started, Whole Foods Market offers the tips and tricks you need to grill with the best of ‘em. Check out our online Guide to Grilling, or visit our Meat Facebook page to get in the spirit. And – bonus! – here’s a recipe for the perfect burger.

All of Whole Foods Market’s beef comes from suppliers rated by Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating™ program, so you know how the animals were raised for the meat you’re buying. And as always, all of our tasty burgers meet our strict quality standards for meat:

·         No antibiotics, ever.

·         No added hormones.

·         No artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors.

Types of available burgers and sizes vary by region. Consult your store’s trained butchers to find out what’s on sale in your city. 

Visit our blog for more information and the meat section of our image gallery for photos. 

GIVEAWAY: $40 worth of merchandise from Ivy Cottage

WINNER:  According to random number generator the winner is Crystal!  Crystal - email me to claim your prize!  

Giveaway time!!

Plum District has a great offer going live on Thursday - they will have an offer for $20 for $40 Worth of Jewelry, Handbags, Home Decor, and More at Ivy Cottage in Cary. See the details here.

Plum District is giving away one of these deals to one of you! Here are the ways to enter:

1. Sign-up for an account at www.plumdistrict.com
2. Like the Plum District Raleigh Facebook page
3. Follow the local Plum District team on Twitter: @PlumDistrictRDU

Do at least one of the above items and leave a comment here on the blog letting me know what all you did. For more chances to win, you can do two or all three of the above items.

The contest will close at 3pm on Friday.

Don't forget Mother's Day is coming up soon and this might be a good way to snag something great for mom (or for yourself)! Be sure to share this post with your friends!

Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast

Reserve your spot for a free Chick-fil-A breakfast during the month of April. Go here to sign up!

Brilliant Sky Toys and Books Coupon

Here is a coupon for 20% off an item at Brilliant Sky Toys and Books.

Also, they are having a special Adult Shopping Night this Saturday, March 24 from 8-11pm. These are fun! If you haven't seen them wrap up a gift or basket, they are SO cute!

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Join us at either the Brier Creek store or the Cary store on Saturday March 24th from 8-11pm for our adult Shopping Night. Bring your own baskets and let our Bunny experts help you prepare a fabulous Easter surprise. Or treat your child to a personalized Easter Bucket that they can enjoy all year long. We will have adult beverages, snacks, in-store specials, prizes... and of course we will gift wrap all purchases and include grass, cellophane, and bows to make your Easter Basket/Buckets SPECTACULAR!!!!!
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Doing yardwork this weekend?

Garden Supply Company in Cary is offering 25% off your entire plant purchase this weekend.