If there is radiance in the soul it will abound in the family. If there is radiance in the family it will abound in the community. If there is radiance in the community it will grow in the nation. If there is radiance in the nation the universe will flourish. -Lao Tsu
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So... here's the deal. It seems like, since school started, you have stopped cleaning your room. This weekend, clean out the still-in-style-but-you-just-never-wear-them clothes, wash them, & bring them in to consign. For every 10 junior-or-young-men-size items that we accept, you will get 1 chance to win a $100 gift certificate.... The winner will be drawn on Halloween. The deadline for earning chances to win is Oct 30.
Keep up with teen-specific news @ the Generation Next Facebook page.
Through the end of October (that is Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, of this week) we will not be accepting any clothing that is smaller than a child's size 7. We will be accepting clothing for
older children ( size 7-18 )
teen boys and girls
women and
pregnancy
Our smaller-sized racks are very full and we have many more items, that are about ready to be put out onto the racks. We need to be sure that we are going to be able to get them all out for sale in a reasonable amount of time. Meanwhile, we can't keep the larger-sized clothing racks filled. :)
Please look to the left to read about our incentive to get teens to consign great-condition Winter, clothing and accessories before Halloween!
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For those of us who cringe about the amount of artificial ingredients in Halloween candy...
"I have a confession to make. I am one of those moms. I cringe at the thought of high fructose corn syrup entering the bodies of my two children. It's not that high fructose corn syrup is much worse for their bodies than ordinary sugar. But to me, it is a sign that the food that it's in is a man-made laboratory concoction. Don't get me wrong. I love a good hunk of chocolate or a bowl of ice cream as much as the next person. But I aim to indulge in sugar-laden treats that are made from real food. And even then, I try to do so only on occasion.
So, how should I handle Halloween? Should I ban the sugar-bombs that my kids bring home with pride after a fun evening of trick-or-treating? No way - that will only make them want to eat more. Are there appealing options for handling the sugar and over packaging madness that surrounds this holiday? You bet!
Kids learn from our actions - it's time we step up and show our kids that we care about their health and the health of other people's children...not to mention the health of our planet. Here are some tips for improving the health of your Halloween festivities:
1. Try to shift the focus from conventional candy treats to activities and treasures that are better for our bodies and our planet.
2. Consider the ingredients that are in the treats that you share with the little ghosts, princesses, and superheroes that come to your door.
3. Consider a partial trade-in policy - you will give your child a book, toy, or coupon for a favorite activity if they turn in all but their favorite 10-15 pieces of candy.
4. Do you have to give out candy? If not, give out special treasures that will last awhile before being dumped into the trash. Here are some of my favorite treat alternatives:
Flower or herb seed packets
Coins
Polished rocks
Mini clay packets
Origami paper and instructions
5. If you want to give out treats made from real ingredients, try these:
It has a new look ( and, for now, a working doorbell!)
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Happy Fall, everyone:
Here is a quick update about what we need the most for consignment, these days: in-style, like-brand-new women's tops hip, like-new maternity tops better-brand, in-style snow jackets size 7 to teen* in-style, good-condition snow pants clean, nice mittens and snow gloves like-new, better-brand, clean snow boots** clean, up-to-date double strollers*** nice-condition changing tables*** like-new Ergo baby carrier clean play yard and play pen*** wooden and metal toddler beds***
* brands that sell best are those such as: LL Bean (children's sizes to size 12 only) Rugged Bear (children's sizes to size 12 only) REI North Face Lands' End Spyder
** brands that sell best are those such as: LL Bean Land's End Columbia Sorel Kamik Bates
***Please call before you bring these items to be sure we have room for them.
No more Halloween items. We accept Halloween only in September. ****If you have Halloween items on consignment, please check in with us by November 7, if you want to take back any unsold items.****
November 27: Last day to bring your up-to-date, good-quality, great-condition Winter holiday outfits.
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Note: If you are unable to find on-street parking, there is a clean, easy-to-use parking garage, less than 1 block away, behind Alec's Shoes. ---Bring quarters. :) ---The garage and the on-street parking require quarters. Each cost fifty cents for an hour. Hint: On Mondays, the rest of our block is closed, so you will usually find on-street parking on a Monday. The Garage will allow you to park for up to 8 hours.Click here for a map.
