Springing Forward, Going GREEN & a GIVEAWAY!!

Spring is one of my favorite times of year, and I especially love "springing forward". Hated it "pre-kids" when it meant losing an hour of sleep, but these days it means so much to look FORWARD to...

• I look forward to my kids sleeping past (or at least until) 7am.
• I look forward to warm afternoons in the backyard.
• I look forward to spring weekend cookouts and a cocktail on the deck.
• I look forward to seeing the blooms of the trees & flowers.
• I look forward to spring break and a week at the beach with my kids.
• I look forward to the arrival of summer, the slowing of life's pace, and days spent at the pool.

Another thing I look forward to is spring and summer clothing. And what better way to update your wardrobe AND go green by visiting the upcoming Green Jeans Women's Consignment Sale. Now moms, this is not your typical consignment sale. There are fitting rooms to try things on, volunteers on hand to help with selection and more. No lugging a laundry basket around this sale!! You can score some amazing high-end fashions, and things for your everyday wardrobe. AND, Green Jeans gives back to the community. They partner with The Give Back Boutique (Mooresville Christian Mission), Lydia’s Loft (Ada Jenkins), Dress for Success Charlotte, The Sand Box Evening of Stars Prom, Junior Welfare League of Rock Hill and Flint Hill Baptist Clothing Closet in Fort Mill by donating some of their unsold items. There are TWO sales to choose from...this week in Lake Norman, and next week in Fort Mill (we also hear there might be a sale coming to the SouthPark area in August). The sales feature new and gently worn brand name and designer clothing, shoes and accessories from petite to plus sizes, including maternity.  Shoppers can expect a wide array of brand name and designer labels including:  Trina Turk, Seven for all Mankind, Dooney and Burke, Ella Moss and Kate Spade and everyday favorites like Banana Republic, J. Crew and Ann Taylor LOFT.

The best part...Green Jeans Consignment is giving away presale shopping passes to TWO lucky Queen City Buzz readers, and the winners get to take a friend!! Please see our Facebook Page for details. Enter by Tuesday!!!

Have a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, March 12

• Head to Black Forest Books & Toys for their Weekly Storytime today at 10am. More info...
• There's a Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet. More info... 
• Enter your family pooch in the Bark in the Park Top Dog Photo Contest. More info...

Tuesday, March 13

• Check out Preschool Science this morning at 10am at the Berewick Recreation Center. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids helps your kids make Rainbow Fish today at 11:15 am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Students in grades 1 through 3 should check out Book Nuts: Where Everyone Can be Nuts About Books at the Matthews library at 4pm. More info...
• Learn all about the 5 Components of Literacy during a CMS Parent University workshop at Crown Point Elementary at 6pm. (Tomorrow evening, too at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.) See page 4 of the course guide. More info...

Wednesday, March 14

• Children's consignment sales continue this week. Grow and Let Go opens its doors for public shopping today at 9am. More info...
• Homeschoolers should head to the Latta Plantations Nature Center for a Homeschool Hike at 9am. More info... 
• More fun at DP Kids today with Marine Mammals at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Head to the Scaleybark Library today at 4pm for School Age "LEGO Kits". More info...

Thursday, March 15

• The shopping begins at Green Jeans Consignment this morning at 9am. More info...
• Pretend you're at the beach and build Sand Castles at Discovery Place Kids today at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Head to Sedgefield Elementary this evening at 6pm for CMS's Parent University Workshop, Digital Literacy in the 21st Century: Making the Computer Work for You. See page 9 of the course guide. More info...
• Another great CMS Parent University workshop is tonight at Elizabeth Lane Elementary. Check out Using E-Readers to Promote Literacy tonight at 6pm. See page 17 of the course guide. More info... 

Friday, March 16

• The Assurance Kids Consignment Sale opens its doors today at 9am. More info...
• The Paperback Bonanza Book Sale begins this morning at 9am at the York County library in Rock Hill. More info...
• Today is FUN Friday - Gold Rush! at Discovery Place Kids all day long. More info...
• The registration deadline is today for the Leprechaun Trek taking place tomorrow (March 17) at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Tomorrow's Child Consignment in Lancaster welcomes shoppers beginning at 5pm today. More info...
• Recommended for ages 9 and up, Theatre Charlotte presents Around the World in 80 Days with shows through April 1. More info... 
• The Covenant Bible Church Consignment Sale begins tonight at 7pm. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Norfolk Admirals More info...

Saturday, March 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

• Don't miss the Weddington Kids Consignment beginning this morning at 7:30am. More info... 
• Denver United Methodist Church hosts a Children's Consignment Sale startin at 8am. More info...
• Lots of great deals to be found today at Reduce, ReUse, Consign in Matthews. 8am-12pm, 1-3pm. More info...
• Lace up those running shoes for a great cause today at the Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K today beginning at 10am. Bonus...there's a Bake Sale, too!! More info...
• Celebrate Irish Heritage Day today 10am-4pm at Latta Plantation. More info...

• Don't miss the Easter Bunny's Arrival Event this morning at Northlake Mall, 10am-12pm. More info...
• You can jump the day away at Monkey Joe's Park Road. Wear green and get a FREE Bounce Back pass for your next visit. More info...
• The Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off this morning at 11am at Tryon and 9th Streets downtown. More info...
• After the parade, stick around for the Charlotte Goes Green Festival that takes place 10am-6:30pm. More info...
• Check out Bouncing Bunnies and Hares today at the Charlotte Nature Museum, 10am-1pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Green River Revival at the US Nationals Whitewater Center this afternoon. The river turns GREEN at 1pm, and live music plays all afternoon! More info...
• Charlotte Speed Demons vs. Greenville Derby Dames More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors. More info...
• Charlotte Copperheads vs. Irish All Stars More info...

Sunday, March 18

• Don't miss Easter in the Backcountry this afternoon at the Schiele Museum, 1-5pm. More info...
• Check out Sunday FUNday: Superhero Sunday this afternoon at the Mint Museum Uptown, 1-5pm. More info...
• Teri's Kidz Consignment kicks off this afternoon in Mooresville. More info... 
• Lace up those shoes again for the MDA Muscle Walk at Charlotte Motor Speedway today at 3pm. More info...

Save the Date:

March 24 Harlem Globetrotters More info...

March 30-April 1 Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Super Heroes More info...
April 5 Fresh Beat Band Live (Durham) More info...
April 21 Sarcoma Stomp More info...
April 22 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race More info...
April 27 Queen City Mom Prom More info...


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