All Glo'd Up

Don't plan on a boring weekend make a plan for the weekend. 1. Clean out your closet: get rid of pieces that don't fit, are damaged beyond repair or haven't been worn in recent memory. 2. Try a new workout: it'll give you the ultimate excuse to treat yourself afterwards.... 3.Treat yourself to a fancy lunch or try a new cuisine. 4. If all else fails call: ALL GLO'D UP! The ultimate fun weekend!

You might find some cool clothes for school, or dress up clothes for your child with the big imagination or maybe your child's favorite costume!! August 18, 2017, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville, GA, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, United States ... Price: FREE Kidsignments - one of the NATIONS's largest children’s and teenager’s consignment events is right here in Gwinnett! Only held twice a year and offering gently pre-owned items on consignment from 1,500 families selling their quality, gently used infant, childrens, junior, young men, maternity, and boutique clothing, toys, baby equipment, furniture, outdoor toys, media, and much, much, much more! An amazing place to shop for school uniforms, expecting families, or anyone with kids! Approximately 30,000 sq ft of bargains to select from! Held for over 20 years this event has become an Atlanta tradition for local parents, grandparents, child care providers and more! Brand names and bargains abound. Well organized, items are sorted for shopping ease but this is a bring your own shopping container event (the coveted rolling trash can and laundry baskets are favorites to bring!) Shopping lists, pictures and more information available on www.kidsignments.com or www.Facebook.com\kidsignments Opening day - sorry, no infants, carriers, children, strollers prior to 2pm on Tuesday due to crowd size. Thursday & Friday - items without NR are 25% off! Saturday - items without NR are 50% off!

Want to throw your child an awesome party without breaking the bank? We've got you covered! Here are the best tips for sticking to a budget at your next bash. 1. Timing is everything. Plan your party from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., says Danielle Walker, author of Against All Grain: Celebrations. After lunch and before dinner is the best time to party, when guests don't expect a full meal. 2. Stretch your planning. Start supply-hunting early; it’ll give you time to comparison shop. Plu...s, you’ll save yourself from running out at the last minute to buy overpriced things you’ve forgotten. I’m on the lookout all year for party items that go on sale, usually in the dollar bin at Target, Dollar Tree, or the 99-cent store, says Helen Holden, author of the blog Counting Candles. 3. Go digital. In a Parents survey of nearly 1,500 parents, 73 percent of you said you sent paper invitations for your kid’s last birthday party. Next time, send your guests a free electronic invitation; you’ll save what you’d normally spend on paper invites. 4. Double up. If your kid’s birthday falls close to a buddy’s, consider a dual party. You and the other child’s parents will split the costand responsibilities. Just make sure each kid gets her own cake. 5. Avoid party-store traps. Don’t pay a markup for party-store items that you could find elsewhere for less. For example, chocolates may be sold five for $1 (20 cents each) at party shops, but a bag of minis from a big-box store can be half as much. 6. Tap your network. For entertainment, think about your personal connections and community resources, suggest Steve and Annette Economides, of MoneySmartFamily.com. For example, the couple once asked a friend who is a police officer to come to one of their son’s parties in uniform; likewise, their local college has bowling lanes where rounds were less than half the price of the commercial bowling alley. 7. Opt out. When kids are still little, consider skipping a traditional birthday party altogether, suggests Simple Matters author Erin Boyle. My husband and I celebrated our daughter’s first birthday with a picnic. 8. Make themed favors. Try a personalized craft activity; it eliminates the need for hired entertainment and takes the place of a costly goody bag. I type ‘blank’ or ‘DIY’ on party-supply sites, to see what comes up, says Jodi Levine, of SuperMakeIt.com, who suggests you pick something related to your themewhether it’s plain tote bags or white umbrellas. 9. Order online. Prices aren’t always better if you shop online, but hitting the Web for your favors and decorations may help you avoid impulse purchases. Here are a few of our favorite sites for discount party supplies: 10. Elevate the everyday. Take advantage of kids’ vivid imagination, suggest Steve and Annette Economides, who say one of their most successful party games was a treasure hunt for gold (spray-painted rocks) that the kids took home as favors.

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