Noteworthy Buzz

As you know (because I tell you ALL THE FREAKIN’ TIME), I’m on Fox 9’s Morning Buzz twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays.  And as you know, I post my segment notes here after I do the show, in case anyone who watched needs all/additional/written information.  Today is no exception.  Ergo, here are my notes from the segment – How & Where To Consign in the Twin Cities.

*If you are not a fan of consignment, or don’t live around the TC, skip to the bottom for a random frugal leftovers tip.

How To Consign:

1.  Make sure your clothing is clean, wrinkle-free, with no rips/tears/missing pieces, and that everything is on a hanger.

2.  If you do not have an appointment, check to see if they offer drop-in service BEFORE you go.  If there is no drop-in available, make an appointment.

3.  Most consignment shops are now looking for fall/winter clothes and cleaning out the summer wear.  If you want your items to sell now, bring them in according to the season.

4.  Remember, they won’t take everything, especially if the items are older than 2-3 years.  All consignment stores are looking for on-trend, stylish and classic items.  Check their websites for specific requirements.

Where To Consign:

Beeline Consignment Boutique, 952-473-6755-, http://www.beelineboutique.com/, Minnetonka Blvd in Deephaven.

B-Squad Vintage, (612) 825-4847, http://www.b-squad.com/, 3500 Nicolet Ave, Mpls.  They buy vintage clothes and records as well as furniture and electronics.  Plus, they’ll make house calls.

Divine Find Consignment, 651-429-3463, http://www.divinefindconsignment.com/, White Bear Lake.

My Sister’s Closet, http://mysistersclosetmn.com/, Grand Ave area in St. Paul and in Minneapolis on Hennepin.

Plums Plus Size, 763-788-7588, http://www.plumsplussize.com/, the ONLY plus-sized-only shop around, located in Columbia Heights.

Second Tyme Around, 651-438-3863, 1745 N Frontage Rd Hastings.

Today In Consignment News:

Just Between Friends Consignment Events, http://www.jbfsale.com.  They hold two sales events per year, per location.  JBF sells at 50 to 50% off retail, and pay out up to 70% on sales to consigners.  There is an upcoming event in Eden Prairie, 12th-14th, Eden Prairie Community Center.

Newcomer to the Cities – Clothes Mentor, http://www.clothesmentor.com/.  They are a franchise, so each is independently operated.  They buy your clothes right away, and carry sizes 0-26.  I like the location in Edina – VERY friendly service.

Bibelot now offers consignment at their Como Ave location called REWEAR, http://www.bibelotshops.com/.  Check their site for consignment hours and guidelines.

*Random frugal tip about Chinese food leftovers:  If you are like me, you have a bad reaction to the MSG in Asian foods.  However (if you’re like me), you may still continue to get Chinese take-out, regardless of the headaches and bloating you’re left with, along with the leftovers.

Suffer no more!  Take your leftover sauce/meat/veggies and put them in a colander.  Rinse them thoroughly until there is no sauce left.  Drain well.  Then when you are ready to eat, heat up some sesame oil in a pan and sauté the plain meat and veg.  Season with soy, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sriracha sauce, what-have-you.  I did this today for lunch, and the results were fanTAStic.  Sure beats tossing the leftovers in the trash.