Children's Resale shops in and around Milwaukee

Someone asked me about my knowledge of the Milwaukee children's resale shops. I thought I would post it on here and share it with you. This is just my opinion from my experiences at the stores mentioned.

Children’s Orchard (Hwy 100 & National) 11110 W. National Ave West Allis (414) 321-1146 All items are in excellent condition. Great clothing selection. Very friendly staff. Not a lot of big stuff. Sign up for MOMS Club (e-mail) to get $5 coupon. They have a punch card.   Playroom Closet (93rd and Greenfield) 9306 W Greenfield Ave (414) 727-9065 Tons of stuff. Lots of big items. Clothing selection is small.   For Mom and Me (70th and Greenfield) 7046 W. Greenfield ave 414 443-0339 Lots and lots and lots of stuffed crammed into a small space. Prices are a bit high and quality is sometimes skechy. Not everyone likes the man that runs it. If you are nice and friendly to him he will be nice to you. They carry maternity clothes. New to You Kids (North of Southridge Mall) 5020 S. 74th St 414-325-7512 and 3835 N. 124th St Brookfield (Capitol and 124th) 262-783-4778 Ok selection, quality is sometimes sketchy. Employees are not nice or helpful in my opinion and experience at either location. Coupon on website. They have a punch card.   Once Upon A Child (124th and North) 2405 N 124th St, Brookfield (262) 782-5437 Lots of clothes but too many on the racks, makes it really hard to look at them. I find lots of good shoes here for some reason. They have a punch card.   Tuesday's Child (Wauwautosa) 7471 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa (414) 226-5250 Very small selection. Nice expensive boutique brands but high prices   Heavenly Kidzz (Bay View) 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave 414-294-4040 This is under new ownership so I don't really know how it is going so far. They do carry maternity clothes and cloth diapers.   Cutest Kids Consignment (Oak Creek) 8509A South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek 414-459-3328  I have never been there. They are only open Wed-Sat

Did I miss any? What are your thoughts about these stores?

Upcoming events

This Saturday from 11-2pm at Whole Foods (downtown Milwaukee) is a children's clothing (Size 0-4T)  rummage sale.


I just found out about these 2 events happening at 'The Mitchell Park Domes' in April.

Sat April 2nd 2011 10-5pm
Green Living Festival Learn about fair trade and "green" programs and products from exhibitors. Pick up some conservation tips from Demos & Talks—from gardens to grease fuel! Be inspired by the Re-fashioned Fashion Show. Enojoy music, characters for the kids (Mother Nature, Smokey Bear, and Woodsy Owl), and more!.

 

Dare to be Aware Fair Flyer   

Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Held at the Mitchell Park Conservatory, commonly known as “The Domes,” the Dare to be Aware Fair is an annual gathering of ~50 exhibitors focused on expanding well-being, joy, growth and vitality. Free workshops and demonstrations give you opportunities to learn more about the exhibitors and other providers.

Location:

 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee, WI, 53204

http://county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkConserva10116.htm

 

Conservatory Admission:  $6.50 for adults (see website above for further details)

(no additional charge for the Dare to be Aware Fair admission)

 

Dare to be Aware Fair information: 414-483-8788

Big Lots has awesome deals on organic products!

I have not been to Big Lots in several years. I have heard they carry natural and organic products so I decided to go this past Sunday...They also had 20% off everything in the store. :) I was blown away buy the amount of natural and organic products they had and GREAT prices! 

Original prices listed below, I got 20% off of these great prices!
Organic blue corn chips $3
Honest Kids organic Berry Berry Good Lemonade $2 and Super Fruit Punch $2
Clif Kids Organic Zbar blueberry granola bars 6pack $3
Natural (I checked the label to see if it really was 'natural', it was) pumpkin bread mix and other bread/muffin/cookie mixes $3
Kashi shredded wheat cereal - a 2 pack box $5
Organic yellow mustard $2 (i think)
Organic spaghetti or linguine $1.25

Method 'swiffer' cloths - (made from corn!) 16 count pack in a recyclable paper container $2
Nature's Gate shampoo 18oz $2.80
Tom's toothpaste $2
Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent 45oz $3

The cashier said they have this 20% off day about 4 times a year. You can join their Buzz Club for free and get your own 20% off coupon when you have 10 purchases over $20 in 12 months. And you get other coupons and deals e-mailed to you.

I also found the exact glass storage containers I have been looking for. I got 2 sets of 20pcs Anchor Hocking glass storage bowls with bpa free lids for only $16 each after the 20% coupon. What an awesome deal!!! Bye bye plastic storage containers!

I have to say the store was very nice too. I talked with 3 different employees and they all were super nice and helpful. Check out your local Big Lots! It is worth it!

Earth’s Best Newborn Gift Pack for $25 Shipped!

Holy crap this is a great deal! Know anyone having a baby? This would be an absolutely perfect gift. I have used almost everyone of these products and they are all great. Thanks The Thrifty Mama!

Amazon is selling a Earth’s Best Newborn Gift Pack for only $25 plus free shipping.  In this pack comes the following items:

• 2-boxes of Earth’s Best Rice Cereal
• 1-box Earth’s Best Oat Cereal
• 2-Earth’s Best Formula Sample Packs
• 1-Earth’s Best 8.5oz – 2-in-1 Shampoo and Body Wash
• 1-package Earth’s Best TenderCare Chlorine Free Newborn Diapers (size 1)
• 1- 80-count tub Earth’s Best Wipes
• 2-Earth’s Best Wipes’ refills
• 1-box Earth’s Best All Purpose Wipes

Grab this deal on Amazon here.  Thanks Mummy Deals!

Whole Food Deals for 3/2 to 3/8 and all new coupons

**Updated with the new March Whole Foods coupons!**
Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week of March 2 – 8, 2011. Remember….

• Some stores allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons.
• Buy a case and get a 10% discount.
• Bring your bags for .10 cents off your order per bag.
• Prices and deals will sometimes vary by store.

Check out the current Whole Foods Printable Coupons.  The new March online coupons have not been released yet, but we’ll post them as soon as they are!  Sales, coupon policies and available items will vary by store.  Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local ad.

Meat Deals

• New York Strip Steak $12.99/lb (Save $2)
• Pederson Applewood Smoked Bacon $4.99 pack (Save $1)
• Plainville Farms Smoked Turkey Breast $7.99/lb (Save $2)
• Smoked Salmon Temari and Roll Combo $9.99 each (Save $1.50)
• Wild Dover Sole Fillet $7.99/lb (Save $2)
• Lemon Thyme Turkey Breast $9.99/lb (Save $3)

Other Grocery Deals

• Navel Oranges $.79/lb (Save $.50)
• Strawberries, 1 lb 2/$6 (Save $1.98)
• Organic Tomatoes on the Vine $3.99/lb (Save $1)
• Kale and Avocado Slaw $6.99/lb (Save $2)
• Bulk Prepack Organic Extra Choice Black Mission Figs $3.69 (Save $1)
• Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars 2/$6 (Save $2.78)
• Back to Nature Organic Macaroni & Cheese or Shells & Cheese 4/$5 (Save $4.96)
• Kilaree Irish Cheddar Cheese $7.99/lb (Save $3)
• Laurel Hill Tortilla Chips 2/$4 (Save $1.98)
• Living Harvest Tempt Hempmilk 2/$5 (Save $2.98)
• Bob & Evans Chicken Nuggets $5.99/pack (Save $1)
• Now Foods Original Better Stevia Sweetener $5.99/100 count (Save $3)
• Himalayan Institute “The Original” Neti-pot 30% off

Coupon Deals

Stonyfield Farm Oikos Organic Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz cups 4/$5 (Save $2.96)-$1/2 Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
-$0.50/2 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
= as low as $.75 each after coupon wyb 2

Mary’s Gone Crackers Cookies $3.69
-$1/1 Mary’s Gone Crackers Product
= $2.69 each after coupon

**Naked Juice 15.2oz $2.50
-$.75/1 Naked Juice Smoothies, 15.2 oz (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$2/1 any Naked Juice product (Recycle Bank 10 points!)
= FREE after coupons

Kashi TLC Bars $3.99-$1/1 any box Kashi TLC Bars (February Whole Foods coupon) or
-$1/2 boxes Kashi TLC Bars (March Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$2/1 any Kashi product (Recycle Bank 100 points) or
-$1/1 Kashi TLC Soft Baked Cereal Bars
= as low as $.99 each after coupons

Honest Tea 16 oz $1.25-$1/1 any Honest Tea bottle (Recycle Bank 10 points!)
= $.25 each after coupon

**Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes $2.29
-$1/1 Muir Glen product (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$0.75/1 Muir Glen product
= $0.54 each after coupons

**Muir Glen Organic Pasta Sauce $3.49
-$1/1 Muir Glen product (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$.75/1 Muir Glen product
= $1.74 each after coupons

**Muir Glen Organic Salsa $3-$1/1 Muir Glen product (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$.75/1 Muir Glen product
= $1.25 each after coupons

Newman’s Own Organic Pretzels $2.99-$1/2 Newman’s Own Organics Pretzels, 7 or 8 oz (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$1/1 Newman’s Own Pretzels
= $1.50 each after coupons wyb 2

Pacific Natural Carton Soup 32 oz $4.99-$1/1 Pacific Natural Foods Soup or Broth 32 oz or 8 oz/4 pack
= $3.99 each after coupon

Garden of Life Supplements 35% off all products-$5/1 any Garden of Life Vitamin Code 120 ct. or 240 ct. (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$5/1 Garden of Life Raw Meal or Protein (if included) or
-$5/1 any Garden of Life Vitamin Code
= Final price varies

Whole Foods has released their new coupons for March/April!  Here is the list along with manufacturer coupons that you can stack together for even more savings:
$2 off 1 pound or more Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
$2/1 package 365 Everyday Value Diapers or Training Pants
$1/1 bottle Whole Foods Market 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent or 2X Concentrated Fabric Softener
$1/1 365 Everyday Value Pizza: Four Cheese, Mediterranean, Uncured Pepperoni, Barbecue Chicken, Supreme, Tomato & Pesto or Vegan Roasted Vegetable
$.75/1 Annie’s Homegrown Pretzels AND -$.75/1 Annie’s Organic Pretzels
$1/2 Bottles of Apollinaris, 1L
$1/1 Barbara’s Bakery Product, 5.5oz or larger AND
-$1/1 Barbara’s Bakery product
$.75/1 Box of Blue Diamond Nut Thins, 4.25 oz. AND
-$0.75/1 Blue Diamond Nut Thins 12/5/2010 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
$1/1 Burt’s Bees Natural Toothpaste (4oz.)
$1/1 Earth Balance Organic Soymilk
$1/2 Earth’s Best Frozen Products
$1/1 Udo’s Oil 3-6-9 Blend, 8.5 oz.
$5/1 Garden of Life Vitamin Code 120 ct. or 240 ct. (Excludes Vitamin Code Liquid, Kids or Single Nutrient Formulas) AND
-$5/1 any Garden of Life Vitamin Code
$.50/1 Vitaminwater or Vitaminwater Zero, 20 oz.
$1/2 Imagine Soups, Broths, Stocks or Gravies AND
-$1/1 Imagine Broth, Stock, Soup or Gravy 1/30/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
-$1/2 Imagine Foods
-$1/1 Gluten Free Products (including Imagine Soups) (IE) Printable (FF)
$1/2 boxes Kashi TLC Bars AND
-$1/1 Kashi TLC Soft Baked Cereal Bar
-$2/1 any Kashi product (Recycle Bank 100 points)
$.50/1 Lifeway Bio Kefir 4-pack
$1/1 Zevia 6 pack
-$2.50/2 – 6 Packs of Zevia Soda (Thanks, Printable Coupons and Deals!)
$1/1 Lightlife Product AND
-$1/1 Lightlife Frozen Veggie Entree
$1/1 Method item
$2/1 any Quart of Milk with the purchase of any 2 MI-DEL Cookies
$1/1 Muir Glen Product AND
-$.75/1 Muir Glen product
-$1/1 Muir Glen Product (IE) Printable (FF)
$.75/1 Naked Juice Smoothies, 15.2 oz. AND
-$2/1 any Naked Juice product (Recycle Bank 10 points!)
$1.50/2 Nature’s Path Organic Toaster Pastries or Flax Plus Cereal
$1.50/2 Nature’s Path Organic EnviroKidz Gluten Free Boxed Cereal or Box of Bars
$.75/1 package of Fig Newman’s (12 oz.) or Newman-O’s (16 oz.)
$1/1 Organic Valley Cottage Cheese AND
-$.75 Organic Valley Cottage Cheese
$1/1 Organic Valley Sour Cream
$1/1 Seeds of Change Product AND
-$1/1 Seeds of Change Certified Organic Product (IE Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Seeds of Change Certified Organic Product
$1/1 Seventh Generation Product AND
-$1/1 Seventh Generation Product 1/23/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/23/2011)
-$1/1 Seventh Generation Disinfecting Spary or Wipe
-$1/2 Seventh Generation Laundry AND Dish Product
-$1/1 Seventh Generation Diapers, Trainers, Wipes
-$1/1 Seventh Generation Household or Personal Care
$1/1 Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt 16 oz. cup or ONE (1) 4-pack 4-oz. cups
$1.50/1 Udi’s Gluten Free Bread AND
-$1/1 Udi’s Gluten Free Baked Goods Product
-$1/1 Udi’s Gluten Free Muffin or Cinnamon Rolls
$1/1 Volvic Natural Spring Water 6-pack 500ml bottles or 3 – 1.5 L. Bottles
$2/1 Kyolic, Kyo-Green, Kyo-Dophilus or Moducare Product
FREE Westsoy Soymilk with Purchase of any 2 Arrowhead Mills Cereals AND
-$1/1 Gluten Free Products (including Arrowhead Mills) (IE) Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Arrowhead Mills
$1/1 Yogi Tea
Print the Whole Foods coupons HERE or get some from the in-store Whole Deal newsletter.  Coupons are valid through 5/31/11.

Introduction to Homeopathy on-line class Starting March 4th

I've taking Sharri's Intro to Homeopathy Part 1 of 2. It was really great! It is a lot of reading so if you don't have that much time I suggest her new shorter class. She gives you great information - not just on Homeopathy.

I've had a HUGE interest in my homeopathy online/email class that I have been teaching for nearly 9 years now (starting the 64th class on March 4).

I have created 2 introductory classes - one that is 4 months (and then has an optional Part 2) and one that is 6 weeks (and has optional Part 2 & Part 3 for those who want to go further)

A. Introduction to Homeopathy, Part 1 of 2 - 4 month course - next class starts Friday, March 4, 2011 - for those that have the time and dedication (or a background in use of homeopathy) to really get into the laws and principles and how to take a case, repertorize and find & give a remedy. http://www.wellwithin1.com/homeo2AA.htm

B. Introduction to Homeopathy, Part 1 of 3 - 6 week course - next class starts Friday, March 4, 2011 - for those that don't have much time to devote to learning homeopathy in detail as in above 4 month course - this is a shorter, easier, quick introduction so you can get started using homeopathy right away (then there are further classes if you want to go into it more deeply after this shorter Part 1) http://www.wellwithin1.com/homeo2A.htm

Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopathhttp://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ & http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases 
Next classes start Friday February 11 & March 4