Win $50 from South Tulsa Rhea Lana’s
Posted by Tasha on February 9th, 2011 in Shopping
Sometimes it’s fun to go to the mall and while away an afternoon gasping at the numbers on the price tags in children’s boutiques.
But when it’s time to stock up on toys, furniture and clothes you’d like your kids to be able to wear without being followed around by Mom or Dad and a fresh pack of Shout wipes, those price tags aren’t so funny anymore.
Cue Rhea Lana, a south Tulsa children’s consignment event where Tulsa-area parents can save on gently used kids’ stuff. It’s also a place where parents can consign their kids’ clothing and toys and earn 70 percent by doing it.
And to make this news even sweeter, Rhea Lana wants to give one lucky TDT reader a $50 gift certificate to spend at their sale later this month.
First things first: To make sure you don’t miss this sale, mark this down in your calendar:
Rhea Lana Tulsa Sale
When: Feb. 16-19
- Wednesday, Feb. 16: 9am-8pm
- Thursday, Feb. 17: 9am-8pm
- Friday, Feb. 18 (Half-price day!): 8:30am-7pm
- Saturday, Feb. 19 (Half-price day!): 8:30am-12pm
Where: The Shoppes at Regal Plaza, 105th and Memorial
What you find at this sale (where, by the way, there’s no cost for parking or for admission): Baby stuff. Toys galore. Boys’ and girls’ clothing from just about any brand name or boutique you can imagine. Maternity wear. Games. Books. Enough outdoor goodies to make your back yard look like a playground.
Basically, anything and everything that can make your life easier as a hardworking parent by pleasing both your kids and your pocketbook.
To enter to win a $50 pass to this shopping wonderland, courtesy of Rhea Lana’s South Tulsa, simply head to the comments section on this post and ‘fess up:
What is your No. 1 bargain-hunting strategy?
Whether you’re at a children’s consignment event at Rhea Lana or sifting through the racks at your favorite vintage shop or barreling down the aisles at the grocery store, what’s your top trick for saving a buck?
I’ll accept entries to this contest until Saturday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m I’ll let Random.org choose the winner at that time, and I’ll announce who won the prize shortly after.
After you enter and while you’re waiting to see if you’re a winner, take a minute to check out the Rhea Lana Facebook page and to put your name and e-mail address on the Rhea Lana mailing list. If you’re looking for ways to make sure you don’t miss a single snippet of news on this huge sale, liking Rhea Lana on FB and adding your name to their mailing list are both sure-fire ways to do just that.
You can also sign up to become a consignor.
If you’re a mom-to-be, you can sign up for the Rhea Lana pre-sale, which means you get first dibs on all the cutest baby goodies. You can shop early if you want to help as staff at the sale, too.
If you want to learn even more about the Rhea Lana sale, check them out on their website.
Good luck, everyone, and happy bargain secret sharing!
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37 Comments to Win $50 from South Tulsa Rhea Lana’s
Rachel
On February 9, 2011 at 4:53 pm
My best ways to save money are Amazon Mom for diapers and Aldi for groceries!
Nicole
On February 9, 2011 at 5:58 pm
My best money saving strategy is to shop when I don’t need something and can take the time to search for bargains rather then finding a specific item. Of course with a newborn it will be a while before I have that kind of time again.
Heather
On February 9, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Having a preteen who is into fashion of every facet and a 2 year old who just loves ‘pretty’.. I do alot of post season clearance, but a find that I just happened on one day looking for a piece of furniture is at the Salvation Army on 71st in Broken Arrow, every Weds they have 50% off clothes, & linens. If you get there early you can find some amazing items, and I have more than once gotten complimented on the girls clothes that I found there.
Bella
On February 9, 2011 at 6:26 pm
When I shop sales for kids’ clothes, I only look at the size and the price and not the style. On super jumbled clearance racks, it takes too much mental energy to size up each and every item while also trying to bargain hunt. After I have a stack and take a few minutes to review them, it is pretty obvious which items I don’t want to take home. And when I rehang them, my batch is size sorted for the next shopper.
Betsy
On February 9, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Rhea Lana, JBF, TJMaxx. That’s all I’ve got.
sara
On February 9, 2011 at 6:38 pm
for clothes i all ways google in store printable coupons and get on mailing list which you get coupons striaght from them also liek everyone else has said clearance and additional off clearance. everything else coupons and also knowing where to shop and what stores have the items the cheapest.
Laura
On February 9, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I start with a dollar amount (usually $8), pick everything that I like that is $8 and under. Then. . . . if I have over 50 items (which I usually do), I drop everything (except the rare few that I can’t do without) that is over $6 and so forth and so on. I have (every season) stocked the closets for both of my kids for the entire season for less than $100 – sometimes even less, depending on how much I was able to resell in the sale. I usually don’t have as much luck with my son as I do my daughter. But I always walk away a winner (and it’s the one time I can shop for 6-8 hours and my husband not have a nervous breakdown!)
Jennifer
On February 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I have been a JBF consignor for 4 years now, and I hit their presale HARD.
I go with a list and measurements in hand, pull out anything I like in her size, then sort through and put back. I look at the next size up in shirts, knowing she can wear them.
I also almost NEVER buy anything that isn’t on clearance at stores. Target has a mark-down schedule on their clearance, knowing which helped me get Halloween costumes at 75% off. I used them to fill a dress-up box, which was a GREAT Christmas gift!
Target holiday markdowns usually follow a 3-3-2 schedule (this came from a discussion forum). Clearance merchandise goes to 50% off the day after the holiday, then 3 days later 75%. Again, 3 days after that what’s left is 90% off. 2 days after that it goes away.
The other markdowns are (unofficially) as follows:
When items go on Clearance, Target consistently marks their inventory down to 15%, then 30%, then 50%, then 75% and sometimes 90% if there is anything left.
MONDAY: Kids Clothing, Stationary Items, Electronics, Baby
TUESDAY: Domestics, Food, Women’s Clothing, Pets
WEDNESDAY: Men’s Clothing, Toys, HBA, Lawn and Garden
THURSDAY: Housewares, Shoes, Lingerie, Sporting Goods, Music, Movies, Books, Decor, Luggage
FRIDAY: Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, Jewelry
Hope this info helps someone find good deals! We can all use the help!
Elaine Faith
On February 9, 2011 at 7:21 pm
I look for sales at store and use coupons on top of the sale.I also subscribe to your blog to find great deals
Jenn M
On February 9, 2011 at 7:55 pm
First of all, I’ve learned that if I don’t need it, don’t buy it! I price-match & use coupons at Wal-Mart, and I buy a few extras if they’re on sale & I can also use a coupon. I’m not loyal to brands anymore. We’ve made a commitment to pay off our credit cards, and we are only a couple of months away from reaching that goal. We partnered with our kids and told them to keep their eyes on the goal, and the reward is a special family vacation.
Julie
On February 9, 2011 at 7:56 pm
You state: I’ll accept entries to this contest until Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m.
And we are randomly selected. I would like to win so I will reply. I like your blog. It helps my life.
I use the military discount and shop only where it is accepted.
I price compare and barter.
Amy
On February 9, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Being on a tight budget brings about the need to shop for bargains. I only have a specific amount I can spend each month so I make a Wants/Needs list and use the allocated money to purchase the needs first. I try to buy a size or 2 larger so the kiddos can wear them longer. We love your website!
Kristin P
On February 9, 2011 at 9:37 pm
I love craigslist!
Kristin S
On February 10, 2011 at 9:42 am
I use craigslist for bigger items like strollers, carseats, furniture. Why buy a new one when you can get a gently used for half price! I also love sites like groupon, living social and seize the deal to get half price deals at clothing boutiques. I never pay full price for children’s apparel. Carter’s, Target and Old Navy always have good clearance sections that you can get clothes for $2-$5.
Nancy
On February 10, 2011 at 9:44 am
When I was pregnant with my daughter (who is now seven) I read my first parenting magazine, and had the startling realization that most parenting magazines exist to make you feel anxious/insecure/guilty about your parenting skills, with the goal of making you buy Product X (handily advertised in said magazine) to help you deal with your anxiety/insecurity/guilt about parenting. On a really deep level, I was disturbed that the magazine was targeting me, and by extention, my child who was not yet born, as a consumer!
So my husband and I made a conscious decision to “buy less stuff” with regard to our daughter. Don’t get me wrong, I like to shop Rhea Lana and JBF as much as the next person, but they are a testament to the fact that we have way too much stuff, much of which we don’t even end up using, for our kids. We put the word out to friends that we were in the market for used baby stuff – what a revelation! A cousin loaned us her crib, we bought a new mattress for it, used the crib for two years, returned it to our cousin, and transferred the mattress to a toddler bed on loan from another friend. A friend loaned us her infant car seat, base, and stroller and breast pump– we used them for a year, and returned them to her in time for her second child to be born. At that point my brother-in-law’s boys had outgrown their booster car seats, and they passed them on to us, along with a bike carrier, swings, wagon, and trampoline. A friend loaned us her $200 baby swing, my daughter tried it once, hated it, and we returned it to her the next week (we did the same thing with the hated Bopppy and exersaucer – the added bonus was that we didn’t have these huge pieces of equipment cluttering up our house). The list could go on, but there have been other benefits as well.
A month before our daughter’s first Christmas, we were at the home of friends with a 4 year old. My daughter loved playing with the 4 year old’s multiple Fisher-Price playsets. Noticing this, my friend said, “I’m going to give those to you, our daughter has never liked them, and has hardly played with them.” I told my friend that as it was clear these toys were like new, I would feel better paying for them. She wouldn’t agree to that, but we finally reached a compromise that I would make a donation to a charity that had supported their daughter’s adoption – a winning scenario for everyone, and my daughter had a wonderful first Christmas. We have continued our “pay-it forward” mentality. Friends gave us their outgrown Little Tyke playset, slide, and car. When my daughter outgrew them, we were able to donate them to a local children’s shelter. And clothing – most of my child’s clothing has been handed down, and then we pass it along again. If we don’t have anyone to give it to at any given time, it goes to Emergency Infant Services. Knowing our philosophy, other friends have asked us, “What is your plan for your cloth diapers/children’s books/games/tricycles/etc. after you are done with them?” and we are thrilled to pass them along to someone who can use them.
The bottom line? We have saved a huge amount of money and time spent shopping. Our mortgage is paid off, we take great vacations, and we are able to give significant financial contributions to charities that we support. Better still? Our seven year old has a really great attitude toward finances and has (so-far) escaped the consumerist trap.
Karen Reynolds
On February 10, 2011 at 11:14 am
Buy a season ahead. The prices are fabulous and you will be ready for next season. Styles aren’t likely to change a great deal, so you’ll still be fashionable.
Lecia Gunsalus
On February 10, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I buy the majority of my daughter’s clothes at consignment sales. I love Target’s clothes, so I will buy there if it’s on sale.
Carly
On February 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm
I price compare, shop the sale rack and use coupons. I also shop craigslist.
Amber
On February 10, 2011 at 12:39 pm
I shop a season ahead to save money…my son is 3 1/2 and I have done this since he was born. I hit all the clearance sales, consignment sales, and consignment stores, and then put it all up in the closet until its time to wear!
Melissa
On February 10, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I love what Guest #15 said. I am in the same mindset. So much of the stuff children have is not necessary.
My trick for saving is buying only what is on my list when I go shopping and on larger purchases to take my time looking before I am in a time crunch to buy.
Stephenie
On February 10, 2011 at 2:11 pm
I love shopping consignment stores and garage sales for kids stuff! Also, I have gotten some great bargains online (amazon.com and diapers.com) for diapers!
Jill
On February 10, 2011 at 2:40 pm
My biggest shopping tip is to go early with a buddy. This way you get the biggest selection and have someone to help you keep things within budget.
Thea
On February 10, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Can’t wait 2 see what they have!
Brooke
On February 10, 2011 at 7:49 pm
My biggest strategy is laying out a plan. I check all places for the best deal and make lists before leaving the house. After I get the items on my list, I always browse clearance racks, consignment shops, etc. I ALWAYS save my receipts and return items I paid full price for if I found the same item somewhere else for cheaper!
Christy
On February 10, 2011 at 9:20 pm
When I don’t want to go overboard at the grocery store, I pick up one of the “little baskets” at the front. This way I really have to be selective and think about what I need!
Becky
On February 11, 2011 at 9:17 am
My bargain hunting strategy is to not shop with kids. . . they make you buy stupid stuff and make you rush when you want to get out of the store. Bargain hunting takes lots of time.
Jenny Molton
On February 11, 2011 at 10:21 pm
My #1 bargain-hunting strategies are 1) the internet, and 2) friends. I have built up quite a group of websites that I check daily for deals and bargains, and I have saved a LOT of money this way. I also keep in touch with my thrifty friends and family members, and we tell each other about deals that the other person might have missed, or help each other comparison shop. Bargain hunting is FUN!! And it’s even more fun with friends. You always feel great when you score a good deal or help somebody else get one.
Amby
On February 11, 2011 at 11:27 pm
I save by buying diapers and whatever else I need on Amazon mom! Free 2 day shipping is the best!!
Samantha
On February 12, 2011 at 10:52 am
Hit all the sales!
Terrie
On February 12, 2011 at 10:58 am
I shop seasonal sales at the stores, garage sales and JBC.
Also have friends who swap out clothes!
Ramona
On February 12, 2011 at 11:01 am
I always do consignment. Cant wait for this sale!
NancyF
On February 12, 2011 at 11:06 am
I have used cloth diapers on my kiddos. I stay out of stores when I don’t need anything. 2 big bargains right there!
Delina O'Leary
On February 12, 2011 at 12:29 pm
My smartphone helps me catch a possible better deal with great scanning apps. I check out Amazon for everything bc free shipping is better than driving to the mall. I keep up with a few coupon sites and sign up for emails from my fave stores so I can receive coupons.
Thanks for the contest!
Carly
On February 14, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Who is the winner? Where do we find out?
Tasha
On February 14, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Waiting on a response from the winner still, Carly – if I don’t hear back soon, though, I’ll draw again this evening. Thanks for checking in!
Brooke
On February 16, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Was there ever a winner announced for this? I’m thinking I missed it! Thanks!
Consignment tulsa
On April 18, 2012 at 1:55 pm
My biggest strategy is laying out a plan. I check all places for the best deal and make lists before leaving the house.