Just Between Friends of North Idaho

some event details

jbfnorthidaho — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:22:36 +0000

On these snowy and cold days, it is fun to think about our upcoming sales event and what spring will have in store for us. I enjoyed looking ahead to warmer weather as I was sitting by the fire at the lodge at Silver Mountain working on the website. Our family went up to enjoy the mountain and the water park. The kids loved it. We skied and splashed our way through a wonderful weekend!

The website and Facebook page is still a work in progress but I have ironed out most of the details for the next sales event.

Spring/Summer Sales Event
May 14-15, 2011
Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Consignors
~ receive 65% profit from their sold items
~ a $10 consignor fee deducted directly from check
~ checks will be mailed on Wednesday, May 25
~ pre-sale event is Friday, May 13 at 6:00 pm
~ registration opens March 1
~ sell! page on our website

Volunteers
~ fun way to become acquainted with the sales events
~ shop FIRST at the pre-sale event on Friday, May 13 at 5:00 pm
~ consign and volunteer, earn 70% profit from sold items
~ registration opens April 1
~ volunteer! page on our website

First Time Parents
~ register online to be invited to the pre-sale (shop before the public!)
~ pre-sale event on Friday, May 13 at 7:00 pm

There are many ways to stay in touch and informed about our sales events. First, join our mailing list and sign up to receive email updates and information regarding our sales events. Also, check our website for the skinny on shopping, consigning, or volunteering with us.

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New Year, Renewed Focus!

jbfnorthidaho — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:10:55 +0000

After a short break, I have returned with a new and steadfast committment to this blog. I apologize for the lapse but assure you that I will be attacking 2011 with a strong sense of vim and vigor!

This week I am updating our website, Facebook page, and this blog with information regarding our next sales event.

Spring/Summer Sales Event
May 14-15, 2011
Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Stay tuned!

THANK YOU!

jbfnorthidaho — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:41:10 +0000

THANKS to all who participated in the Spring/Summer 2010 Sales Event!

Thank you to all our consignors, shoppers and volunteers for making our first sale such a successful event. I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful community. And the consignors who chose to donate unsold items to the Women’s Center, thank you! I appreciate each and every one of you for your participation.

Sales Event pictures are posted on the Facebook page, check them out.

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No Stress, No Worries, Tips from a Busy Mom

jbfnorthidaho — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:30:05 +0000

Here are some suggestions from a busy mom who took about one hour a day, for five days, and made over $400 at the first JBF St. Charles sales event. I thought I would share her tips for consignment sale success with you!

If you follow her advice starting today, you will be ready for Consignor Drop Off on Thursday, May 13th and Friday, May 14th with some time to spare. If you haven’t consigned with JBF previously, but have considered it. Now is the time to give it a try, you will be happy with the results.

Check out the sell! page on the JBF North Idaho website for more information on how to become a consignor.

DAY 1: STOCK-UP! While you’re out, stop at Wal-Mart or a dollar store and pick-up the following: card stock to print your tags on, multiple packs of child-sized hangers (10 for $1) and 200 safety pins (1”+). Also, remember to get gallon-sized Ziploc bags and clear packing tape. (Optional items: a bottle of wine, a bag of chocolates and a latte on the way home.)

DAY 2: CLEAN IT OUT! Go through every closet, under all beds, dig in the garage, open the Rubbermaid containers and every drawer… THEN, pull out all items that are NOT sellable. For example: items with holes, missing pieces, broken zippers, toys that don’t work, all of these things have to go! (Keep it, give it away or place in a large trash bag and leave on the curb for your friendly sanitation engineers to haul away.)

DAY 3: HANG IT! First, claim space for all your quality JBF merchandise, somewhere that is somewhat protected and clean. (It’s only for a couple of days, no large commitment needed.) Next, place your clothing items on hangers (be sure the hanger is going the correct direction. When you look at the front of the outfit, the hanger should look like “?”). Put together outfits (they sell better than single items), check for little stains (HELPFUL HINT: bleach pen or Spray-n-Wash with Oxy!!). Items that are wrinkled can be ironed or try the Downy Wrinkle Release —it’s a gift from Heaven! Remember to pin all items that might get bumped off the hangers. (Now, aren’t you glad you have plenty of chocolate in the house?) More suggestions can be found at hang it, bag it, large items on the JBF North Idaho website.

DAY 4: PRICE IT! Grab your computer, the cardstock and get your prepared items. In the order that your items are stacked or hung, complete each tag appropriately. DO NOT MIX UP YOUR ITEMS, KEEP THEM IN ORDER. Double check your consignor number, write a brief description, set a fair price, choose to donate (‘D’) or not, and to reduce (Half Off on Half Off Sale Day) or not. Take your completed (barcode printed and cut) in order stack of tags and all items back to your safe place. WALK AWAY… a nice cup of tea is a great way to wind down after pricing items! For more information, including a Pricing Guide, go to the tag it page on the JBF North Idaho website.

DAY 5: PIN IT! Pull out your neatly stacked tags, and go to your nicely organized stack or row of items. Now, simply put the first tag on the first item and pin/tape — continue on down the line, pin, pin, tape, pin, etc. (This is where a brief description on your tags helps you, just in case items or tags get out-of-order. Hey, we all have kids, it happens!) When you get to shoes, you may need to use ribbon or zip ties to attach the shoes together and pin a tag (or put them in a Ziploc bag), some toys and large items will require packing tape, other items will need to go into Ziploc bags. (Rule of thumb: if it might get dirty, lost or to keep all pieces together – Ziploc them together!) OK, you can breathe now…it’s all over and you did great! Besides, it wasn’t that hard, was it?

NOW YOU ARE READY FOR DROP-OFF! Sit back and make plans for the fun things you can do with that extra JBF money!

Just Between Friends of North Idaho
Spring/Summer Sales Event

May 15-16, 2010

Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

http://www.nidaho.jbfsale.com/

Still Time To Consign!

jbfnorthidaho — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:16:43 +0000

There is still time to consign for this upcoming sales event. It only takes about an hour a day to grab some of your children’s outgrown clothes from their closet or toys they no longer play with from the playroom. Tag it, then hang it or bag it! And you are ready to go. All the information you need can be found on the JBF North Idaho website, http://www.jbfsale.com.

By request, we will be accepting costumes & dress up clothes at this sales event, as well as the Fall/Winter one. As most parents know, kids love to play dress up and wear costumes any day, not just at Halloween time. So check your kid’s room for any costumes that no longer fit. Make sure any matching accessories are securely attached.

I was busy tagging this weekend myself and was surprised how fast my pile was growing. I hope yours is too!

Happy Tagging!