The Clothing Tree - Lehigh Valley Consignment Sale

We had the opportunity to stop by and preview The Clothing Tree Consignment Sale today and we're super excited to share our amazing finds! A huge thank you to The Clothing Tree for inviting us to visit and share their sale! We've been visiting this sale for years now and I always find it to be an extremely nice shopping experience. The sale is a great size and has plenty of selection without feeling overwhelming. If you've never shopped a seasonal consignment event before this is a great one to start with! I always felt intimidated by them when my children were younger but over the years they've become one of the "mom things" I truly look forward to each spring and fall. The Clothing Tree does a great job making sure that you will find quality items at great prices at their sales. We hope you enjoy our preview and unbarring videos!

Don't forget to check out all of the sale information too so you can show us all the deals you found at the sale! 

Check out this sneak peak video highlighting everything you will be able to find at the sale this weekend.

Curious to see everything be purchased at the sale? Check out of unbarring video below and see all of the amazing deals we grabbed at the event!

Planning to shop?! Here is everything you need to know about times, locations and purchasing at the sale! 

Shopping Hours and Early Entry

Want to get in on the best deals and selection?! Shop early during on of their VIP shopping times.

Welcoming local heros…EMS, Fire, Police, Active/Retired Military members, and Medical Staff are invited to a special shopping time just for you! Shop from over 200 families for gently loved kids items from outdoor toys, games, books, to clothing and much more! Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2019 from 5-8pm. Click here to register as a Hometown Hero.

If you are an expecting mom or dad or grandparent, a parent/grandparent with a child 12 months or younger, or have a newly adopted or foster child we would like to invite you to register for our special shopping time just for you! You are invited to shop early with us on Wednesday, Sept. 11th from 6-8pm. Click here to register as a New Parent/Grandparent.

Option 1. VIP Passholders shop one day before our public opening. VIP Passholders special shopping time is on Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2019 from 4-8pm. Cost is $10 per adult. Upgrade your ticket for 2 adults to shop for $17 (a $3 discount from individual purchases).

Option 2. DISCOUNT Day Presale Passholders shop the evening before our public opening for our 50% discount day when most items are reduced by 50%. DISCOUNT DAY Passholders shop on Friday, Sept. 13th from 4-7pm. Cost is $3 per adult or $5 for 2 adults.

Click here to register as a VIP.

Shopping Information

Methods of Payment – They accept cash, Master Card, and VISA. Please be prepared to present a valid picture ID with your signature for any purchase made with credit card. Note: A minimum $10 purchase for Visa and MC purchases

Return Policy – Items are sold as-is and are non-refundable. If you would like to have an item opened to view the contents, please notify a staff member and they will gladly help you.

Other Tidbits – They do not have dressing rooms available. Please measure your kids before you arrive. You may want to measure waist size, inseam, arm length, and shoulder width to be sure you are certain the items you select will fit properly. For shoes, draw an outline of the child’s foot on paper and insert it into the shoe.

Pop in anytime during the public sale hours! 

Thursday September 12th 10am-8pm

Friday September 13th 10am-3pm

Saturday September 14th 10am-2pm

Location

Chrin Community Center – 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045

Click the address or the map for directions! 

Sponsorship/Affiliate Disclosure: 

lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net only exists because of hours upon hours of work that comes directly from the heart of a mom who wants to make the Lehigh Valley a better place to raise your family. Because of our effort we publish a resource that makes your life as a parent easier, makes the Lehigh Valley more welcoming to a family new to the area and helps make the Lehigh Valley a more vibrant and engaging place for families to grow and live. We received VIP passes to The Clothing Tree and shopping credit in exchange for this blog article. All information included in this article is completley our opinion and has not been influenced in any way. In order to make it possible to continue doing this we must find ways to generate income or be compensated for our work. At times you will see posts from sponsors who pay us a fee to help them spread the word about their business or event. Barters and fees that we receive from our sponsors and affiliates help make the website the best it can possibly be, they put food on our family's table and allow us to keep doing what we do! By patronizing the businesses who support us and by choosing to opt in to offers we share you keep lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net alive - making it possible for us to continue to provide information and engaging content for years to come. Without you and without our valued sponsors the website could not continue to operate. Opinions expressed in this article are 100% honest and real and are not in any way altered based on sponsorship agreements, barters or payments we have received as a media partner. We love all of our LVFGS Families and thank you for you support.

Knoebels: Hidden Gems

Knoebels was really kind to us again this year and hosted our family again for another amazing visit.  The thing I just can't get over with this place is how well they do EVERYTHING. The park design, the food, the free admission it goes on an on. I think the best part for me is the tradition of it all. I know so many families who visit here year after year with the children and grandchildren. They keep just the right amount of tradition but also change up just a few things - enough to keep it interesting and intrigue you to try a few new new things items each year.

It really never ceases to amazing me how really wonderful this place is.  I'm not an amusement park person - like really, its not my thing. But there is something special about Knoebels that just doesn't make it feel like an amusement park. It is really a lot more to me (and our family).  It is amazing to me to see how many of our friends build this place into their summer plans every year despite having one of the regions largest amusement parks quite literally in their backyard.

I want to focus one some of my favorite hidden gems of this place.  Since there is a bit of know how required in order to find these hidden gems, we're excited to share these with you!

We have had multiple friends visit the park this summer some of whom we even unexpectedly ran into while we were there! Whenever people visit I was drop them a few tips on our favorite hidden gems. Knoebels offers some truly unique rides and food items - if you missed last year's write up on 10 things to know before you visit Knoebels make sure to take a look theres even more insider's information there!

Boom Its a Burger!

One of my favorite hidden food gems is the the Boom Shakla Laka Burger - its a mouthful both literally and verbally. Located at Phoenix Junction - and kind of on the outer edge of the park this dining option is underrated in my opinion. You'll see far larger crowds elsewhere during the lunch rush but the burger really sets the bar high. Topped with an onion ring, and a tangy/spicy sauce and all the basic burger fixings this is a must have. You can also order with a chicken or veggie burger as the patty.  Phoenix Junction is an underrated food option in the park in our opinion. The crowds at the International food court can get pretty busy and while we LOVE the International for their vast and delicious options sometimes the kids (or you may not want to wait in lines to order).

Tiger Tails!

You'd never find this unless you were really looking. After seeing this treat posted on Instagram a few summers ago my sister and I hunted them down by asking a few staff members. The Phoenix Junction is also home to our favorite dessert treat - the Tiger Tail. A Sweet treat for just $2.50. These also are something that are pretty easy to grab in the evening hours (or any time) when the typical sweet spot stops are busy with lines! This hot pretzel is covered in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel and chocolate and every bite is delicious!

Push Cart Fun!

Its easy to walk by this ride because its not flashy and doesn't have much flair but the attraction lies in the vintage charm it offers.  The hand cart ride in the kiddie section is such an old fashioned treasure. I can't think of anywhere else I've seen a ride like this.

It literally runs on the power of your kid's ability to crank the wheel. The track has a very satisfying clicking sound and built in hills that help the kids pick up a bit of speed as they go. All three of our kids (8, 5, and 3) were able to ride this and its adorable. Its one of their (and my) favorites.

Oh Pickles!

Deal alert! Pickle on a stick for $1 this just can't be beat! Its a refreshing treat on a hot day and the pickle is sizable too! We love these and you can find them at Totem Treats just on the end of the Kiddie area, near the band shell. I have also seem them offered in the small food cart across from the log flume.

Flying High!

I needed to let the kids have some say in their top picks - since they're the ones actually riding the rides. One of the most ridden this year were the Fighter jet airplanes (near the ferris wheel) Our middle kiddo last year rode like 3 rides the entire trip and really wasn't interested in riding much but these she liked and kept asking to go back to the "tiger planes" or "shark planes" which we couldn't actually locate - we had no idea what she was talking about the other airplane ride we found in the kiddie area was NOT what she was looking for. The reason for this... these are not located in the kiddie section of the park. They're a newer ride and located on the outskirts of the park (near the whip). Make sure to track them down since they are a bit off the beaten path.

Watch them Whip!

Kiddie Whip - This ride is so vintage and while the kids are happy to ride the adult version of this as well the intensity of this kiddie version is just prefect for a little thrill. The kids all rode this one many times and asked to go back over and over.

A Sweet Deal

A sweet treat at a sweet price! The Antonio sundae for $3.50 at the international - is a steal and offers a pretty darn good sundae for the money. It features vanilla ice cream, a cinnamon sugar coated fried tortilla shell, Caramel or chocolate sauce and whipped topping.  The Mill - Knoebels ice cream spot is often busy especially in the evenings so if you are looking for a great sundae without a wait stop by and grab one of these, you can choose to top yours with chocolate or caramel and the cinnamon tortilla is delicious.

     Bumper Car Fun!

Kiddie Bumper Cars - Auhentic Kiddie bumper cars aren't easy to find. These little cars run just the same way as the big ones and powering your own car is a pretty thrilling thing!

There tends to more aimless driving and turning in endless circles but these are really a blast and we're sure to hit them multiple times with each visit. Additionally watching the kids ride these might be more fun than the kids have while on the ride. Win win!

Splash and Play!

The Crystal Pool at Knoebels is something we've never really taken advantage of before in past visits. Either the weather wasn't ideal or the kids really weren't into it. This year though we made a point to spend time time here and the kids really had a blast. 

The splash area is really fun. Something to keep in mind with this element of the park is that if its hot it will get crowded. We visited on a pretty warm and sunny day and got there around the time the doors open (11am) and stayed until about 2pm, which was plenty of time of us. After about 2pm the place will get busier so if you prefer a more low key crowd we recommend visiting early in the day. 

I had in my mind for some reason that the pool passes here were expensive, which is why we never really took time to go there while we were visiting - they really aren't. I believe our whole family got a full day's admission for around $28.  You can upgrade for unlimited water slide riding as well for a few extra dollars or purchase individual rides as you like.  We definitely will be back here in the future.

   

Sponsorship/Affiliate Disclosure: 

lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net only exists because of hours upon hours of work that comes directly from the heart of a mom who wants to make the Lehigh Valley a better place to raise your family. Because of our effort we publish a resource that makes your life as a parent easier, makes the Lehigh Valley more welcoming to a family new to the area and helps make the Lehigh Valley a more vibrant and engaging place for families to grow and live. We received single day passes to Knoebels in exchange for this blog article. All information included in this article is completley out opinion and has not been influenced in any way. In order to make it possible to continue doing this we must find ways to generate income orb e compensated for our work. At times you will see posts from sponsors who pay us a fee to help them spread the word about their business or event. Barters and fees that we receive from our sponsors and affiliates help make the website the best it can possibly be, they put food on our family's table and allow us to keep doing what we do! By patronizing the businesses who support us and by choosing to opt in to offers we share you keep lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net alive - making it possible for us to continue to provide information and engaging content for years to come. Without you and without our valued sponsors the website could not continue to operate. Opinions expressed in this article are 100% honest and real and are not in any way altered based on sponsorship agreements, barters or payments we have received as a media partner. We love all of our LVFGS Families and thank you for you support.

                                             

Lehigh Valley Summer Camps for Kids!

April 5, 2019

The BEST camps in the Lehigh Valley  Summer Camp Guide 2019 Spring is finally here and it is time to start thinking about what you are going to do to keep your kids busy all summer! The kids will be out of school before you know it so don't get caught without a great camp program to keep them active!  We're highlighting some of the Lehigh Valley's best camps! Did your child LOVE their camp last year? Make sure to share a review so more families can check it out! We're proud to share some of the coolest picks for local camps in our guide this year! We have even more camps listed in our full camp guide here on our website where you sort by interest and type of camp if you are looking for something specific! J Camps with JCC of the Lehigh Valley The JCC of the Lehigh Valley just can't wait for camp to start. Summer Camps at the JCC of the Lehigh Valley offer children and teens of all ages the opportunity to supplement their summer with a variety of activities ranging from sports and swimming to art and theater. Their Center Valley day camp program make surviving summer as a working parent a total breeze. Their speciality camps allow children to perfect their skills in a sport, or even travel the country in one of these incredible camps!  Learn more about local summer camp options at the JCC at lvjcc.org/camp. Wildlands Summer Camps  Creek splashes, views through animal eyes, all that is wild and in disguise. The magic of summer memory making comes alive with Wildlands! These half and full day programs feature themes to fit just about every interest. Camps in Emmaus and Bethlehem are available. Children as young as 3 can sign up for camp! Extended day hours offer programming from 7:30am through 5:30 pm for working families.  Register before May 5th and save 10% on your fee! Spaces are filling quickly and slots are limited!  Elite Kids Sports Camp Elite Sports Academy offers a number of indoor summer camps in the Lehigh Valley region for children. Camps include specialized training for soccer, softball, baseball as well as general interest camps for kids interested in a variety of sports. Their Elite Kids camp is an excellent option for famliies who need care for their chldren during the week while they are off for the summer.  Camps run for 11 weeks throughout the summer. Choose one week or all 11! 2019 Programming Elite Kids Sports Camp: Pick a week or send the kids all summer! *NEW for 2019, early drop / extended stay Each week features a full day option from 8:30am-4:30pm or a half day option from 8:30am-12:00pm A safe, fun environment for kids No rain outs- indoor and outdoor activities Huge variety of activities and including a large commercial size moon bounce. Conveniently located in Emmaus, minutes from I-78 Affordable price No long term commitments Details: Drop off between 8:30am - 9:00am, 1/2 day pick up- noon, Full day pick up- 4:00pm - 4:30pm Book before April 15th and May 15th for the best pricing! Discount available for full 11 week campers (limited to first 15 registered campers!) Click for more information!  Active Learning Centers Summer Day Camp At Active Learning Centers, they do summer camp the way it used to be! Children spend most of their day outside playing. They have the opportunity to go to the swimming pool twice a week and they go on field trips once per week. Every child enrolled in camp will also have the opportunity to take a martial arts class each day at no extra charge. The only things you won’t find at this summer camp are TV’s and video games… this is Active Learning Centers! Each week features a different theme and these themes are based upon leadership qualities. The activities of the week are designed to teach, encourage, and develop those traits in the children. From listening skills to problem solving, and courage to communication, this will be the most beneficial and fun camp you’ll ever find for your child. Contact them to inquire about signing up. CodeHOUNDS  CodeHOUNDS Camp: Learn Swift™ at Moravian College is back for summer 2019! Students entering grades 5–7 will spend one week learning coding concepts with block coding and Swift—the coding language developed by Apple® for building apps and games. Campers will apply the foundations of coding to interactive experiences through a variety of connected play devices. EXPLORE Campers will hear inspiring examples of practical applications and engage in conversation about how young coders can make an impact with programmers, engineers, and other professionals. ENGAGE This coding camp is not about sitting at a desk all day! Campers will get moving with active games, collaboration, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor campus spaces. ENGINEER Campers will bring their code to life as they problem solve, invent, and create throughout the week with activities like a boat challenge, light show programming, and painting! Lehigh Valley IronPigs Camps Sign-ups are now underway for the 2019 Youth Baseball Camp presented by Capital Blue Cross at Coca-Cola Park! The camps will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all days of the session. Baseball related activities will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with lunch taking place from 12-12:30 p.m. Boys and girls of all skill levels will have the chance to learn baseball and fundamentals from the future stars of the Philadelphia Phillies. Past camp instructors have included Rhys Hoskins, Cameron Perkins, Scott Kingery and others! Each day, members of the IronPigs coaching staff and select IronPigs players will teach the basics of the game and help all campers become better ballplayers! 2019 Camp Options Camp 1 (Ages 7-8): June 26-28. Camp Group Night, June 27. Camp 2 (Ages 9-10): July 24-26. Camp Group Night, July 25 Camp 3 (Ages 11-13): August 7-9. Camp Group Night, August 8 Camp is $165 per camper and includes the following: Instruction on baseball fundamentals from Lehigh Valley IronPigs players and coaches Two (2) tickets to a selected IronPigs game during your camp. A daily lunch during each day of camp On-field recognition prior to IronPigs game on your camp group night Official 2019 Camp T-Shirt Summer Camp at Chesterbrook Academy Summer camp is a place for exploring, discovering, making new friends and learning new skills. It all starts with our outstanding counselors, whose talent, creativity and leadership set the tone for a great experience. Every summer, our counselors and specialists are doing what they enjoy most: inspiring campers to explore, reach for new heights, and expand their horizons. Our camps feature a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of resources in the local area. We also offer optional specialty programs during regular camp hours that cater to any interest. To find a camp in your area, click here! Summer Camps at The Art Den  Check out our calendar for half-day Art Camp sessions at The Art Den. Each feature age appropriate arts and craft projects based on the chosen theme. Descriptions and ages are outlined for each week’s session are available here. Space is limited so please be sure to select your weeks! $50 deposit is required to hold your seat. Final full payment is due by June 3rd. Camp Sessions run Monday thru Friday, 9am – 12pm See the full schedule and camp themes here.  Click here to find your camp on the calendar and register!  Each Week-long session is $150* *Week of July 1st is an abbreviated session due to July 4th. Session will run Monday thru Wednesday and the cost is $90 Lunch Buddy Add On – $10/day, 12pm – 1pm Bring your lunch and stay for an additional hour!  All Camp Instructors have all of the background checks required by Nazareth Area school district. No Bummer Summer with Kids Co-Op KIDS CO-OP is happy and proud to announce that our 2019 NO BUMMER SUMMER CAMPwill be held at their NEW Palmer Township location! We are ecstatic for all the fun and exciting upcoming opportunities this new location will bring us and cannot wait for your campers to experience it all. NO BUMMER SUMMER CAMP is a summer day camp that offers great complimentary hours, prices, and excitement. Closely located near Routes 22, 33, and 248 this new location is convenient and easily accessible. Step inside their building and you will see an inground pit, numerous trampolines, various gymnastics equipment, and more! A camper’s day at KIDS CO-OP consists of gymnastics, outside activity, craft, snack, team building games, weekly trips to the Nazareth pool and so much more! Each week of their 12-week summer offers you a new fun and exciting theme so your child doesn’t get bored from the same day-to-day activity. Depending on the theme of the week kids will also be going on fun field trips to The Land of Make Believe, Dutch Springs, and Crayola…just to name a few. Give them a call at 610-861-9151 or visit kidsco-op.com for more information or to sign your child up today. NO BUMMER SUMMER CAMPis your child’s one stop shop for everything FITNESS, FRIENDS, AND FUN! Summer Camp with smARTitivites  Showcase  Are You Looking For A Fun And Creative Space Where Your Child Can Spend Their Summer Days Off? SmARTivities Is Offering This Exciting Art Camp For Ages 5-17 When School Is Out This Summer! Our Camp Is Unique In That Children Will Get Introduced To Many Different Mediums Each Day With A Fun Weekly Theme! Campers Will Spend Their Days Learning And Exploring A Variety Of Art Methods And Materials From Our Experienced Artist Instructors, Such As: Drawing Painting Sculpture Mosaics Collage Fiber Arts like sewing, felt, and macramé Pottery Glasswork Crafts Mixed Media ***PRE-REGISTRATION is required. Please complete all form fields to complete registration. Select session times needed for each child. Siblings receive a 5% discount when registered at the same time. Choose your week for fun themes and project creation! All age-appropriate supplies and materials included! All camp days begin at 9:00am and end at 3:30pm each day. Full day and Half-day options available. We also have an option for After Camp Hangout from 4-6pm with monitored art exploration in a relaxed setting for an additional fee. See sessions and pricing information here. Send this to a friend! About Us | Contact Us | Review Guidelines Advertise With Us | Business Owners | Privacy Policy Terms of Use | Copyright Compliance Policy ©2019 A and C LLC. All rights reserved.

Just Between Friends Allentown Spring 2019 Sale Preview

Just Between Friends Kicks off their Spring Sale! 

We LOVE previewing Just Between Friends Children's Consignment event! 

We always come home with some fabulous stuff for a fraction of the retail cost, and the sale is really fantastic, you can find just about anything you could possibly want there for your kiddos. Stock up on holiday gifts, winter gear, fall/winter clothing, toys, books, shoes and everything for baby too! 

I routinely score a TON of stuff for under 100 bucks!  This video outlines each of the items we got while shopping at the sale today. It mentions prices, brands and the quality of each of the items. We also share some great tips on what to buy and what to look for while shopping consignment sales! Looking for more tips on how to save? Check out this article! 

Sales Floor Preview

Get a exclusive look into their sales floor, eye up some must have items and take a look at how the space is organized!

                                                                                             

                                             

Unbagging Video!  See our Deals!

Location

Their location is at the Lou Ramos Center in Allentown (Just minutes off of Airport Road and Union Blvd. The Address is 1344 N. Sherman Street Allentown, PA 18109.  It is easy to find and perfectly location right in between Allentown and Bethlehem just off route 22 for shoppers to access from any direction. 

           

                 

Spring 2019 Shopping Hours 

Prime Time Shopping - Presale Day

Want to shop BEFORE the PUBLIC to get the biggest and best selection and the best prices? Purchase a PRIME TIME SHOPPING pass!

Early Bird Shopping starts Wednesday 3/13 at 3pm! Make sure to check your ticket for your admission time!

Public Shopping Days

Thursday, Friday and Saturday are Public shopping days! Admission to the sale is $3 or FREE if your reserve your ticket in advance here Click here to get FREE general admission tickets.

Are you a first-time parent, grandparent, teacher or member of the military? You can shop at one of their special presales! Click here for tickets

Teachers, Military members and First Time parents/grandparents shop early on Wednesday See link for times!

Sponsorship/Affiliate Disclaimer: 

lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net only exists because of hours upon hours of work that comes directly from the heart of a mom who wants to make the Lehigh Valley a better place to raise your family. Because of our effort we publish a resource that makes your life as a parent easier, makes the Lehigh Valley more welcoming to a family new to the area and helps make the Lehigh Valley a more vibrant and engaging place for families to grow and live. In order to make it possible to continue doing this we must find ways to generate income from our work. At times you will see posts from sponsors who pay us a fee to help them spread the word about their business or event. This article may contain affiliate links from businesses that give us a very small portion of your purchase should you decide to purchase from that affiliate sponsor.  Barters and fees that we receive from our sponsors and affiliates help make the website the best it can possibly be, they put food on our family's table and allow us to keep doing what we do! By patronizing the businesses who support us and by choosing to opt in to offers we share you keep lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net alive - making it possible for us to continue to provide information and engaging content for years to come. Without you and without our valued sponsors the website could not continue to operate.  Opinions expressed in this article are 100% honest and real and are not in any way altered based on sponsorship agreements, barters or payments we have received as a media partner. We love all of our LVFGS Families and thank you for you support.