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Stop in soon, and see our new Women's consignment area!  It's small, but we have only been taking women's clothing for 1 week.  Let us know what you think.  See below for details about what we are accepting.  Men:  you will find that we have quite a bit for you in the "young men's" section... Check it out.

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Do you know that we are open until 7 on Friday nights, too?? 
We are now open Mon- Sat 10 - 7!  and we take consignments until 6:30 on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat.
If you have
too many grocery or shopping bags piling up in a closet somewhere, you can bring them to us.  We will be happy to re-use them here at Mother & Child.

Thank you to all who sent in photos of your favorite Mother & Child find!  The photos are posted on our bulletin board and we will pick the winner of our $100 gift certificate tomorrow (7/24.)

Now accepting Dorm Decor:

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ANNUAL SUMMER CLEARANCE SIDEWALK SALE

Saturday, July 25   10-7!!

What's on sale??

ADDITIONAL 75% off all of the consignment items with green tickets!!
50% off all Melisa and Doug and Kidorable rain gear!!!
$5 T-shirts in sizes from toddler to teen!!  Some are even organic cotton!
50% off many new, Summer, bamboo and organic cotton items for baby and toddler!
50% off our Girl Flower line of dancewear!
50%off the To-Go-Ware bamboo utensil sets!!
Additional 50% off the remaining Life is good jewelry and stickers.
Super low prices: Dado toys, theme playing cards, natural hair dye,
and so much more!!


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Consignment News

Consignment update for July:
Here is the news about what soooooooooooooooooooooooooo............................. many of you have been asking us for:

We are CONSIDERING the possibility of adding young adult clothing to our mix of consignment product offerings. As a (maybe temporary) experiment., we would like to put out a quiet call for young, trendy adult clothing, amongst you, our newsletter readers.  As you are very well aware, we have limited space, so we are going to adhere to strict guidelines --from the get-go-- in order to narrow down the amount and the types of items that we will accept:
  • must be in-style (this means you bought it within the past 2 years OR you bought it 25+ years ago, and it is BACK in style.  :))
  • must be in like-new condition (It may be OK to buy your 4-year-old a pair of pants which have a slight stain or may have knees that are somewhat worn, but an adult is going to require that anything he or she will purchase will look like new.)
  • must be good quality.  Our concept is one of recycling.   Poorly-made clothing, or really-inexpensive items, will not last long enough to be used again and again.
If you have in-style, Early Fall items, in adult sizes, we will love to look through up to 30 items and to keep, display and sell those that we think have the best chance of selling.  I am repeating that this is a relatively quiet expiriment, and ask that you bee choosey about who you tell.   :)


Re: children's and materntiy items:
We are accepting items that will be worn in September and October:
such as light-weight clothing and accessories, and in colors that work for Fall.  That is, items that can be worn in layers during the early Fall days that can range from 50 degrees to 80 degrees.  It is too early for turtle necks, wool, corduroy, and flannel.

Reminder:  we accept Halloween items ONLY IN SEPTEMBER, and we do not accept any holiday or snow items until after September 1st.  Between now and September, we concentrate on getting the shcool-age children (kidergarten to college) clothed for the first few months of school.

Speaking of college kids... We have designated an area in the back-room decor department, to dorm-room decor. Now is the time to bring like-new bedding and decor for dorm life.

Below is a list to use as a guide as to what we can take in July. We suggest that you always call ahead to confirm, as during a given week, we may have too much in  a particular size.

capris, long shorts, and skirts
long shorts for boys
light-weight tops (long and short sleeve) that are nice enough and "OK" to where to school (and colors that are good for Fall)
light-weight dresses (no velour or holiday-looking dresses yet.  :) )
rain coats and brand-name hoodies
sneakers and sandals
school uniforms (bring the short sleeves and shorts first, it will still be OK to bring the long pants and long sleeves in August.)
fleece and rain jackets (no winter jackets, yet)  Note: denim jackets mostly don't sell
baby clothing will basically follow the same guidelines. (long-sleeved, long pants, but not corduroy, velour, and such.))
Decor for dorm rooms
Thank you for taking the time to read this.  We look forward to seeing you.
We have room for more...
baby swings                                                         
pack n plays                                                   consignment hours:
exersaucers                                                    M,W,F,Sa  10-6:30
jolly jumpers
back-pack-style carriers
universal car seat stroller frames
changing tables

Regarding equipment and furniture:  please call ahead to confirm that we have room for more of what you have to sell.  (We do have to be sure that all equipment and furniture, that we sell, has not been recalled.  You may want to save yourself some time, by checking www.cpsc.gov before you pack the items in your car.)

(Note:  We are no longer able to take toys due to more strict Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.)



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Get to know the Girls!!!
By Persia Asvaraksh

Summer has finally arrived!  Sure the sun seems to be the last one to know but we think this time off from school should be spent getting to know your friends...the friendly staff at Mother and Child that is.  Sure you know that Susie always has a smiling face at the register and Kelley is always busy in that backroom, but do you know their hidden talents?  We will take time every week to introduce each of our staff to you over the summer.  Not only will we be sharing fun facts about ourselves, but we'll share our shopping tips as well! If you ask us, we might be the store's best customers, and as different as we are, we all seem to find something to spend our paychecks on!  After reading our introductions, please feel free to come say hello.  We'd love to talk if you also loved the Twilight series, and even better we'd love to help you shop!
 
Introducing Kelley

kelley

Kelley has been working with at Mother and Child the longest of all our employees, except Karen of course.  She has become a fixture in the backroom, and is always waiting at the silver table to greet you with a smile!  We love her here because although we think it's crazy that she wakes up at 4am, we love the fresh blueberry crumbles she brings to work!  She just got back from a cruise to the Bahamas, with her husband and daughter.  She is a lot of fun to talk to but don't let her sassy bob fool you, growing up on a farm in Iowa made her one tough chick.   You may not know it but she is a biker babe, although she says she doesn't have any tattoos...yet.  She loves talking about her Harley and her pink flaming helmet, so go ahead and ask.
Kelley shops for everyone at Mother and Child!   She is always picking up clothing for her daughter, and occasionally a shirt for her husband. She loves using the Alternative Apparel as basics with her other clothing.  And let's not mention her shoe and purse addiction!  If you love her outfit, chances are part of it is from Mother and Child, whether it be the Alternative yoga skirt, a new necklace or a sassy pair of shoes.
Fun facts about Kelley!!!
Who is your celebrity crush?
Barry Manilow, I would love for him to serenade me! Or Rocky of course!
Where is your dream vacation?
Anywhere warm, sunny and tropical is fine by me.
What is your advice to Mother and Child shoppers?
Keep looking and ask if you can't find it.  We have everything you will ever need here!
What is your life's philosophy , in seven words or less?
Life's short, Have Fun!
Describe your perfect day.
Sitting on a beach with a book and a cool drink or riding my motorcycle
What is your favorite thing to do at Mother and Child?
Visit with our customers and move heavy racks with Persia (WonderTwin powers activate!!)
What was your least favorite job?  Your favorite?
I hated detasseling corn back in Iowa.  My mother was a slave driver.  It is a much more pleasant atmosphere here at Mother and Child
What is the funniest experience you have had after all your years here at Mother and Child?
On my first day as an employee in the Amherst store, I found out I was the only employee that day!  Not only did I need to call Karen to introduce myself, but I also had to keep calling her to ask how to do things!
What is your Mother and Child product pick?
The Alternative Apparel!  It's so comfy and cute!
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Save the date! 

simple thrift



Wendy Thomas of "Simple Thrift" 

will join us at Mother & Child on July 31st to tell us her  list of "Thrifty Tools I Can't Live Without."  She will be in the shop at 6PM and will talk for about a half hour.  She promised to bring a "thrifty snack"  made by her children!  We'll serve some cheese and crackers, too!



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Oak
Now is the perfect time to plan a trip to the Back Bay in Boston!  Plan to walk around the Public Garden, take a ride on the Swan Boats, grab lunch at an outdoor cafe and... visit Keara at
Oak,
 245 Newbury Street. 
--right next door to DeLuca's Market. 
Shop online for gifts!


1 World

It is also a great time to stroll Main Street in Nashua
and visit Paul for many great gifts and green household needs!

1 World Trading Co. 

at 111 Main Street. 
-Open til 8PM on Thu
and 12-4 on Sun!
If you can plan to spend a weekday afternoon,
you may like to have a
salon treatment at Verde, a green salon
and then have lunch at the  Seedling Cafe!

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Recalls

 
1. Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09275.html>
2. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09278.html>



 for more info visit www.cpsc.gov
Idea...
How about meeting your friends for coffee at the new coffee shop in our plaza before you come shopping at Mother & Child?  They open at 7:30! We like it there.   http://lajavanaise.com/        
      BTW  they have fabulous sandwiches, too!
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Karen and the staff at
Mother & ChildŽ Clothing and Gifts, LLC
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Nashua, New Hampshire 03063,   603 886 6727