Sale Alert: Graduation Announcements at Tiny Prints #Ad

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Graduation season is here. Your little one isn't so little anymore and it's time to announce to the world that he or she is finally leaving the asylum...I mean, whatever school they are in.

Congratulations!

Now it's time to announce it in style with classy invitations from Tiny Prints, who is having their best sale of the entire year on graduation announcements and graduation party invitations. From now until May 13, new customers can get 30% off PLUS free shipping!

Here's how to take advantage of this great offer:

1. Visit Tiny Prints Graduation Page and browse their selection of more than a thousand designs.
2. Choose the design you like.
3. Add pictures, customize the text, and make them awesome in your own style (you might want to involve that "little one" too).
4. When you checkout, use the code GRAD30FS to save 30% and get free shipping (reminder: it's good for new customers only, but if you are a previous customer, you can still save up to 25% using the code GRAD25MAY).
5. Once you get the cards, announce it to the world. (Make sure to order a few extra as keepsakes, though).

zulily #MyMomIs Mother's Day Campaign

Is your mom a hero, a great cook, an inspiration, your best friend... or something else equally as special? 

Every mom is one of a kind. zulily wants to hear about yours. This Mother's Day, zulily is celebrating moms by asking kids (big and small) to share photos answering the prompt “My Mom Is _____.” The photos will be displayed in a gallery for the world to view at http://www.zulily.com/mymomis. 

Watch the video for inspiration:

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To join the celebration: 

1. Download zulily’s sign (download is available here) or create your own, 
2. Grab a pen, marker, or crayon and fill in the blank completing your #MyMomIs sign
3. Take a picture with the sign 
4. Share the photo via social media by tagging #MyMomIs or uploading the photo directly to the gallery on the zulily #MyMomIs webpage

To learn more about zulily and shop for the hottest trends for moms of all ages and their kids go to http://www.zulily.com.

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Uniform Consignment has gone Mobile!

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Uniform Consignment has gone mobile. Literally.

Early last Spring, I shared a interview with the owner of a Uniform Consignment business in the Denver area. The previous owner offered highly personalized customer service via in person appointments to local customers and also sold items online.  She grew the business and sold when it grew too large to be run out out of her home.  The new owner took over last summer.  She considered opening a storefront, but realized that this niche business is at its best when you can take the uniforms on the road.  The Uniform Consignment Truck was born.

"The Uniform Truck is officially up and running and ready to come to a location near you! We carry pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, jumpers, skorts, skirts and more..... just ask us. We will set up for a two - three hour block of time, take consignments and buy backs as well as sell items during our stay."                         

 Melanie Kirkpatrick, Owner of Uniform Consignment

The food truck businesses that have become so popular in many cities helped paved the way for a mobile storefront, with local governments setting guidelines on when and where you can park and open the doors to customers. Uniform Consignment sets up a schedule to visit specific schools or local parks during morning hours and promotes it via Facebook.  Visibility of the big box truck also helps let customers know they can stop by. They also hold joint promotions with local traditional consignment store fronts by parking in front of the partnering store at advertised times so families can visit both stores on the same visit.

Those of you in the Denver area can Like Uniform Consignment on Facebook to keep up on when "the Truck" will be in your area.  And for those of you that might be running the uniform locker or exchange program at your local school, I've invited Melanie to share with us on occasion the lessons she's learned along the way about operating a uniform consignment operation.

Related Posts:

Uniform Consignment in Denver

10 Tips for Shopping at School Uniform Consignment Events

Kids Crocs for Summertime

Crocs Inc. was born in Boulder, Colo. in 2002 as the maker of a simple, comfortable boat shoe.  The crocs clogs shoes we've all seen is made of material called Croslite™, which is a "a proprietary closed-cell resin that gives each pair of shoes its soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities."  Today, you can now “Get Crocs Inside” in newer styles, including canvas sneakers, leather boots, heels and sandals.  They have also expanded into new lines such as the Ocean Minded™ by Crocs which is a line of men’s, women’s and kids’ sandals and apparel inspired by and perfect for the beach and warm-weather wearing occasions. Golfers can check out their new Crocs™ Golf collection that features a number of men’s and women’s styles that can be worn both on and off the course.

As an affiliate partner, I recently visited their website looking for children's shoes for summertime.  Many summer camp's require a closed toe shoe, no  flip flips or sandals are allowed.  Kids want simple, comfortable shoes that will take from from the playground to the pool. We , s parents, want them to last through summer vacation without turning into little stink bombs. Below are a few cute, summertime selections:

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Crocs Iris / Neon Purple Girls' Duet Busy Day Mary Jane (Children's) Shoes $34.99







Crocs Ice Blue / Iris Girls' Crocband Airy Hearts Flat (Children's) Heart Flat




Crocs Navy / White Kids' Beach Line Lace Boat Shoe Shoes available in both Children's $39.99 and Juniors $44.99





Crocs Black / Black Kids' Swiftwater Sandal (Juniors') Shoes $34.99





Crocs Ultraviolet / Black Kids' Hover Sneak Metallic Kids' Comfortable Sneakers also available in Fuchsia $39.99

Mother's Day Jewelry Giveaway (ARV $75, Ends 5/11/14)

Welcome to the Mother's Day Jewelry Giveaway

Hosted By: Uniform Mom

Sponsored by: Watermelan Designs

Jewelry from Watermelan Designs is handcrafted with carefully selected, high quality materials. The pieces reflect the sophisticated, yet playful nature of the designer. The current collection is skillfully crafted to feature beautiful stones and unique clasps that beg to be displayed rather than hidden in the back. Some of her most popular pieces include a hint of a contrasting color used in just the right way. Moms everywhere recognize that this piece didn't come from some box store - Jewelry from Watermelan Designs is special.

One winner will receive the double strand turquoise necklace with a rhinestone clasp and yellow accents. (AVR $75, see photo.)

The event is open from 4/28/14 through 5/12/14 12:00 AM ET. Open to US Residents only.  The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via the email they used to enter the contest. If after 48 hours, there is no response, another winner will be chosen. Uniform Mom is not responsible for fulfillment of the prize. Open to US residents, 18+ only.

To enter for your chance to win the Mother's Day Jewelry Giveaway, simply use the form below. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Uniform Mom, the organizer, was not provided compensation to organize this giveaway. Uniform Mom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact Uniform Mom with questions or to see your business or product featured on the next event! This giveaway is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

(Photo used with permission from Watermelan Designs.)

Olly Shoes School Fundraiser

I'm always on the lookout to learn about school fundraising programs, especially those that relate to school clothing.  So given that it is National Foot Car month, I was pleased to learn that Olly Shoes partners with local area schools and offer either a discount on required shoes to parents or a percentage of sales back to the school to assist in funding school programs.

If you missed it, you can check out the Retail Round Up post on Olly Shoes from earlier this month which features several great selections fro school shoes.  There is a useful link labeled School Shoes in the upper right hand header of their web page to take you right to the selection of great school shoes including pediped, School Issue, Merrell, Jumping Jacks, Sperry, Puma, and New Balance.  They also carry Jefferies socks and tights.

So far, they are working with schools in PA, DE, MD and NJ. To receive information about our program and get your school involved, email your request to info@ollyshoes.com.

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FarFaria Membership Giveaway #BloggerOp

Family friendly blogs are encouraged to signup to help promote the Avoid the Summer Slide FarFaria Giveaway.  This giveaway is sponsored by FarFaria. The FarFaria app offers more than 600 children’s books for the iPad and Android devices targeting kids ages 2 - 9.

Free Facebook or Twitter Link on Rafflecopter Form for posting this giveaway on your blog.

Prize: 
2 Winners. Each will get a 3-month memberships. (ARV $11.97)

Giveaway Details:
It will run from May 18 - June 1, 2014.
Giveaway will be Open to US Residents 18+.

Your Responsibilities:
Schedule the giveaway post to go live on May 18
Promote the giveaway on your social media at least 6 times during the course of this giveaway.

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Questions: please contact me at navyplaid@comcast.net