As a transplant to the Lehigh Valley, I am always looking for new places to explore. One area that I feel is often overlooked, since it is further north is Carbon County. A close neighbor to the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County offers many "family-friendly events". From the Fall Foliage of Jim Thorpe, to the Switchback Railroads, to the Pocono Mountains, there is so much to see & do!
So, in my travels I have become friendly with a Mom up in the Carbon County area, more specifically Lehighton, PA. This Mom has taken on a big challenge...the challenge of CONSIGNMENT!
But "What is Consignment"? Consignment, as defined on Websters.com is "Property sent to an agent for sale, storage or shipment". Like a yard sale, you sell your stuff, except better! Way better, in my opinion. The "Consignment" Event takes care of all the Marketing & Advertising, they host the sale and they watch the inventory. They do all the "Not-so-fun" stuff.
With that being said, one thing that I absolutely dread is cleaning out my kids' closets. And with two growing girls this is done quite frequently. However, I do LOVE the feeling once it is done. Everything is neat again, I've finally trashed the stuff with holes and I am left with that feeling of completion. Yay!
Now What? What do I do with the "gently worn" clothing that my "darling daughters" have used so preciously over the past few months? Yes, I am a little sarcastic here but actually there are MANY times that a blouse or skirt is worn one time...Or that Easter dress that was used just for pictures and a trip to Church...Or how about those shoes that fit yesterday and now they are just too small.
Are you with me? My eyes blink and all I can think of is
"Show me the M-O-N-E-Y!!!"
Danielle Andreas of the Carbon County Area and employee of the family-owned business "Andreas Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning" of Lehighton PA. has figured out this "Consignment Thing" and has done a really great job for the people in the area. An active "WAHM" Mom (Work-At-Home-Mom) to 4 children, Danielle has a full plate. With "kids in tow", she & her husband run the family business from their "Home Office"...literally in their home with a separate store front. In addition to her daily activities of being a Mom, you know running here, running there...they are active at Church and also like to ski as a family. On top of all that Danielle finds time to own & operate a "Consignment" business.
So back to the "Consignment Thing".
The Kid's Closet Sale, established in 2010, came about when Danielle shopped at other consignment events and felt that the community of Carbon County and the surrounding area could benefit from a Consignment event. With experience in running a family business, she and friend Mary Lichtenwalner, decided to put their talents to use and hence the beginning of The Kid's Closet Sale.
With the help of 40+ Volunteers, Danielle & Mary organize the event, which takes place twice a year. The next event is scheduled for March 22 - 24, 2012.
"People are talking about it, we are growing, so the Community must be benefiting...and that is all we wanted" explains Danielle. With steady growth at each sale, 100 Consignees in the Fall 2011 and a goal of 125 for the spring, they decided to upgrade the location to The Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, which is located at 101 East 10th Street, in Jim Thorpe, PA. 
For those who may be in the market to purchase, this is an awesome event for you to check out. You can purchase name brand items for less...much, much less. And remember, most kid's stuff is hardly used. So...
Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Spring/Summer Event
March 22 - Private Pre Sale
March 23 - 10am - 6pm
March 24 - 10am 6pm
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