The Kid's Clothesline - May 3 - 6, 2012
Let me first start out by saying that I really enjoy being a Mom. The hugs, the kisses, the yelling the screaming...OOPS! I think I said too much. Seriously though...being a Mom has had more rewards than I can count.
But there is one thing that gets under my skin...all the clothing that we go through. I literally blink my eyes and the pants that we just bought for my 5 year old are now capris. That's fine for spring but for the winter? Not so much... And that trendy sweatshirt that my 8 year old "just had to have" is now too small. But what is a Mom to do???
As I have said in the past, one of the many benefits of running my own business (http://www.lehighvalleyfamilyfun.com/) is meeting new people. And I was recently introduced to Amanda D'Ambrosio, Owner of The Kids Clothesline.
The Kids Clothesline or "Consignment Extravaganza" as I like to call it, offers families a place to sell their children's outgrown items and to buy new and gently used items at up to 90% off retail.
In 2004, when Amanda's kids were in Preschool she developed that entrepreneurial "bug". Not sure which direction to go, Amanda met a woman who had a children's consignment event in the south. After that meeting she knew what her next step would be...CONSIGNMENT!
"So many people benefit from the sale" says Amanda. "Any time I think of giving it up I meet someone really wonderful who tells me how much they appreciate it!"
With over 2,500 Shoppers at the last event and filling approximately 250 Volunteer Shifts and 375 Consignee Spots, the growth of the sale has been tremendous. For Spring of 2012, they will move to Ag Hall, which can fill 550-600 Consignee Spots. "I think this has always been my goal (moving to Ag Hall)" says Amanda. "So I'm happy that we've finally done it!"
Mom to 4 kids, Amanda is a busy WAHM (Work-At-Home-Mom). "I think a lot of people think the sale is 2 weeks of work, twice a year. That is so far from the truth." In reality, Amanda begins preparing for each consignment event approximately 12 weeks prior to the Sale. " I am usually at my desk any spare moment I can find and a lot of times into the night. When it's not sale season I am still working part time coming up with new ideas..."
I wanted to find out more about this amazing Mom...so I asked her what life messages she has for her kids. "It's important to me that my kids be kind to others and that they are honest," says Amanda. "We are very open minded and do not judge others, I guess it's just the only thing they have every known, it's just how we live."
I also wanted to know what tips she would give new parents of things she wished she knew before being a parent. "Patience is so important and enjoy every second...it goes so fast. It is so cliche but SO true!"
The Kids Clothesline is dedicated to bringing families excellent quality items at a fraction of the price. TKC is a selling and shopping experience not to be missed!
