Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka Children's Consignment Event - Enter to Win a Gift Certificate!

Rhea Lana's, the premier children's Twin Cities consignment venue, is coming soon with the first Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka event September 29 - October 1. If you have high-quality, gently used items that your children have outgrown, this is an opportunity to very easily consign them (more about their easy online system later) and make some money. And if your kids are in need of clothing, toys or other gear, this is your chance to pick them up at a fraction of the retail cost.

If you're not familiar with Rhea Lana's, this is not your typical kids consignment sale.  Their goal is to provide the absolute best consignment experience possible for both shoppers AND consignors. They feature HIGH QUALITY children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, DVDs, baby equipment, gently-used maternity clothes, and so much more!

With their exclusive online system, consignors don't print any tags at home, saving time and hours versus their competitors in the the Twin Cities.

Rhea Lana's also guarantese items against loss and damage. If it isn't sold or returned to you (if you choose), they will pay you for it as if it sold. Moms don't need to worry about consigning - and losing - their best items.

To get an in-depth picture of what Rhea Lana's events are all about, check out this video:

Are you ready to consign? Then gather up all of your kids BEST outgrown Fall/Winter clothing.   Don't forget the Halloween costumes, Christmas outfits, winter coats, mittens, scarves, hats, and other fall/winter gear too!  High quality name brand and boutique items are the most sought-after items.  Changing tables, gliders/rockers, bunk beds, and other children's furniture are also very popular.  They also sell 95% of baby equipment and toys such as Jumparoos, high chairs, car seats, strollers, Bumbos, play yards, play kitchens, tool benches, and outdoor playsets!

Once you have everything gathered up, you can sign up as a Consignor and start preparing and entering your items into the easy-to-use online system. They have lots of information and guidelines to help guide you through the process. Check out these Facebook quotes from current Rhea Lana's consignors:

If you're anxious to shop the Rhea Lana's event, you can become a volunteer and get EARLY SHOPPING ACCESS!  The more hours you volunteer during or before the event, the earlier you get to shop at the Private Pre-Sale Event.

Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka is partnering with People Serving People, a Minneapolis displaced and homeless families shelter. They are especially excited about this relationship because 59% of their guests are children and 33% are under five years old. Consignors can choose to donate unsold items to People Serving People....They can definitely use the merchandise!

For more information, you can join the mailing list,  "like" Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka on Facebook, or follow @RLMinnetonka on Twitter.

Reader Giveaway:  Several lucky Thrifty Minnesota readers will win gift certificates to shop at the Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka event September 29 - October 1.  We have one $25 gift certificate for the grand prize winner, and 2 runner-ups will each win a $10 gift certificate.

As a bonus, we also have two $10 gift certificates that will go out specifically to two of you who sign up as consignors (15 item minimum, gift certificate to be picked up at consignor drop off).  To enter, just fill out the form below with your name and e-mail address.

Extra entries: You can receive an extra entry for any of the following.  Just fill out the entry form again for each one you do:

1. Subscribe to Thrifty Minneosta via E-mail (See top right corner)
2. "Like" Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka on Facebook 
3. "Like" Thrifty Minnesota on Facebook
3. Follow Thrifty Minnesota in Google Friend Connect
4.  Tweet about the giveaway using: RT @ThriftyJinxy Enter at Thrifty Minnesota & win gift certificates to @RLMinnetonka Twin Cities Kids Consignment Event http://bit.ly/nP1SWs (You can tweet once per day.) 
5.  Follow @RLMinnetonka on Twitter
6.  Share this giveaway on Facebook
7.  Sign up for the Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka mailing list

Rules: All entries must be received by 11:59 PM CST 9/22/10. One entry per person, except for extra entries (see above). Entrants must be at least 18 years old and reside within the United States. Winner must respond to the winning e-mail within 24 hours.  

Disclosure: This post/giveaway is sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Minnetonka.