Get Ready to Consign at Spring Sales!

By frugalouis On February 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had the itch to clean out our storage lately. When I can find an extra chunk of time, I pick a section and go through it – wrapping paper and supplies, camping gear, extra food items…and kids’ clothes. I’m beginning to think that kids’ clothes multiply when they [...]

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Scholar Shop Progessive Sale: now through early February

By frugalouis On January 9, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s time to snag some gently used upscale winter clothing at even more of a savings than usual! The Scholar Shop is holding their winter clearance event and gearing up for their bag sale in early February. The savings grow progressively, but of course the selection will get proportionately smaller. You pick when you want [...]

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Recycled Kids Toy-Household Consignment Sale: this weekend

By frugalouis On November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Recycled Kids is holding their annual Toy and Household Items sale this weekend, and adding the incentive of early shopping for those who bring in five or more canned/non-perishable items. What a great way to help stock a food pantry! Recycled Kids Toy-Home-Baby Items Sale St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, [...]

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$5 off $25 at Carousel Kids: tomorrow

By frugalouis On November 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Carousel Kids in South County is celebrating their first birthday this week, and tomorrow you can snag $5 off a purchase of $25 or more. Coupons are available in-store: how’s that for easy?? Saturday, November 19, is the birthday bash at Carousel Kids, so while you can’t get the $5 off that day, you can [...]

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Baby and Children’s Consignment Sale: Saturday

By frugalouis On October 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

St. John’s MOPS in Ellisville is holding their semi-annual baby and children’s consignment sale this Saturday. Shop early for the best deals for newborn through pre-teen! St. John’s MOPS, 15800 Manchester Rd., Ellisville, 63011 Consignment sale, Saturday, October 8, 8-1 Baby and children’s items Furniture, toys, books, etc Please no strollers while shopping Cash and [...]

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September 29 – October 1 Frugal Family Activities

By frugalouis On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It’s going to be a busy week from here out for me, so rather than completely neglecting you all I decided to link to several weekend activities in one post. Have a great weekend, and enjoy the frugal fun with your family! Stork Lady Kids’ Consignment Sale in Crestwood: September 29, 30, October 1 Kid [...]

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Enter to Win a Free Pre-Sale Pass for 3R Kids Sale!

By frugalouis On August 24, 2011 · 9 Comments

If you have plans to attend any of the fall consignment sales (and I recommend you do!), here’s your chance to win a free early shopping pass! 3R Kids is offering twelve pre-sale passes to FrugaLouis readers. The winners of these passes will get to shop on Friday, September 9, from 4-6 PM, before the sale [...]

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Fall Consignment Sales

By frugalouis On August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It’s back to school time, so the fall kids’ consignment sales are gearing up. At these events, hundreds of people consign clothing, toys, books, household items, games, etc, etc, and the organizer arranges it all into one nice, overwhelming sale. Please leave a comment on this post if you know of other such sales in the [...]

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Guest Post: How To Dress Your Children Without Spending A Small Fortune

By frugalouis On August 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Guest Post by Alyssa Chirco When my first child turned out to be a girl, I was ecstatic.  You might say that the whole “becoming a mother and falling head-over-heels in love with my daughter thing” was the cause of my ecstasy, but I’m pretty sure that there was another factor involved as well. The baby clothes. [...]

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Guest Post: Maximizing Consignment Sale Profits

By frugalouis On July 25, 2011 · 4 Comments

A Guest Post by Wendy Skinner It’s that time of year again! It’s fall consignment sale season, for those of  you have never shopped or sold consignment. I hope this article encourages you to go for it! Given the current state of the economy, who can afford the new wardrobe your kids need every change [...]

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