ATTN: New Moms

When we started Encores North years ago, we quickly realized that we needed to do something to cater to the new moms. We hated watching those pregnant women stand in line with everyone else and started brainstorming on what we could do. Natalie D. had the great idea to move it to Saturday morning before we opened to the public which would give all the new moms the chance to shop by themselves (without the insane crowd or line) AND allow us to give them more one on one attention. She even created a list of what every new mom should have to give people an idea of what we considered must haves!

Boy, did that idea work! In the Spring of 2011, we had record attendance! We got tons of great feedback and are so excited to offer it in this format again. So what is the new mom's sale? Well, here's the scoop:

WHO CAN SHOP?
Anyone who is pregnant with their first child or who is a new mom. No one that has children over 18M is allowed to come. The reason we do this is because this is a time where we can spend a lot of time helping people with equipment, etc. We also allow the new mom to bring one guest. We prefer that this be spouse or grandma. Adopting? Fostering? Come on down!

WHAT CAN YOU SHOP FOR? Anything in the whole store. If you want to shop for your nieces and nephews, feel free. We just wanted to give you the opportunity to come and shop in a stress free environment.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Basically everything and anything you could possibly ever need. We will have cribs, pack and plays, changing tables, stroller combos, bumbos, bath tubs, newborn clothing, etc. Everything will be neatly organized and we will have lots of workers to help you if you have questions. We will also have a huge selection of maternity clothing so you can buy a full wardrobe and with the addition of the adult sale this year, you can even buy some new clothes for yourself after you have the baby!

HOW DO YOU GET IN? We just need you to put your contact information on a piece of paper that we will collect at the door. By giving us that info, you are making a verbal agreement that you qualify to shop during the new mom's sale.

WHEN IS IT? Saturday, September 24 at 8am. Yes, people will line up. Yes, it will be fun. Yes, you will be glad you came and might even meet some new friends while you are shopping.

HOW DO YOU SHOP EVEN EARLIER? Well, there are several ways. First, you can consign. If you consign at either the children's or adult's sale, you will receive a pass to shop the Friday night before. If you want to volunteer your time, you can shop up to a full day BEFORE the consignors. Trust me, there are still plenty of options to do either but don't hesitate. If you want all the info, go to www.encoresconsignmentnorth.com and you can get all the info on being a consignor or worker by clicking on the MCM link.

We can't wait to meet all the new mom's!