The Best West Michigan Resale & Consignment Stores {Fashion & Home}

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I’m cleaning out my closet and found a few things that are worth consigning (some with the tags still on them!), so I asked a trusted source for some of her favorite West Michigan consignment shops. Here are some of the best on our list.

  • Rosa’s Closet (Wealthy St, East Grand Rapids) – Rosa is a doll! I’ve said a million good things about her shop and showed you the CUTE outfits she put together for me in January when I went to Nashville for a conference. Stop in and see her. Even better, hold a Sip & Shop!
  • Rock Paper Scissors Consignment Boutique (East Hills, Grand Rapids) – I purchased a really cute top here and really loved the modern, trendy feeling of the store. Plus, I remember reading on facebook that Rachel Ruiz from WOOD TV has dropped off a few of her things there!
  • Georgie’s Consignment Clothing (Ada) – I haven’t been in there since high school, but when we were setting up the Grand Rapids Triathlon I was peeking in the window at 3:30am and saw some cute things on display. ;)
  • Encore Consignment (Plainfield, Grand Rapids) – The Spring Clearance Sale is June 24 & 25, 2011 for up to 75% off! My mom recently stopped in and had lots of good things to say about their home decor resale items.
  • Gild the Lily Consignment (Rockford) – This store has both fashion and home items. The website states first time consignors receive 20% off their first purchase of originally-priced merchandise!

Do you have a favorite West Michigan consignment shop to add?

Kingma’s Market: 50-60% off Flowers, Herbs, Vegetable Plants {When Do You Buy Flowers?}

I’m so excited that Kingma’s Market in Grand Rapids will be just down the street when I move next week! I stopped in there today at lunchtime to check out their flower sale. I know most people put out flowers as soon as possible in the spring (around Memorial Day), but I just can’t justify spending full price when they’ll be on sale or clearance just a few weeks later. What’s your style?

Hanging baskets at Kingma’s are as low as 2/$25 this week, and 10″ pots are as low as 2/$10.

kingma's market flower sale

I was also tempted by the 99¢ vegetable plants. They have lots of varieties of peppers, tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes left.  Herbs are just 4/$11, too. I’ll have to go back for those when I have more time!

kingma's market veggie plants

Flats of flowers are $3 (now around $8ish) off, too. I really wanted these little lovelies. Any idea what kind they are?

kingma's market grand rapids

Has anyone else been waiting for the clearance sales? This seems to be the week to get nice, full baskets and more mature plants for a little bit less! I just read through the great post of tips for starting a garden in West Michigan one more time and I think I’m ready to go! At least with a few pots this year. :)

Family Fare: Best Grocery Deals 6/12 – 6/18

fam fare

Save on Spartan brand items with the Turn to Spartan coupons valid at any Spartan store (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, VG’s, Tom’s Food, Glen’s Market).

Here are the best prices at Family Fare this week. I won’t personally do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see as the best value on healthier choices.

Best Prices:

Spartan 3 lb Bun Length Hotdogs $3.77
Use $1/1 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $2.77

Spartan 4 oz Canned Mushrooms – $11.98 for 24
Use $1/2 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $0.46 ea wyb 24

General Mills Cereal $1.50 ea wyb 4
*You must buy 4 to get the sale price
Available coupons:
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon (different link)
$1/2 General Mills printable coupon
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 4 **Stock up price**

Land O’ Frost Lunch Meat, 16 oz $3.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 5/15 RP
Final Price $2.95

Nature Sweet Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes $2.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
Final Price $2.44

Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/12 SS
Final Price $1.99

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.00
Betty Crocker Frosting Tub $2.00
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 5/22 SS
Final Price $2.25 for both ($1.13 ea wyb 2)

Good Values:

Chicken Leg Quarters $0.49/lb
Spartan Garlic Toast or Breadsticks $1.67 ea
Spartan Frozen Fruit $2.50
Red Bell Peppers $1.00
Vidalia Onions $0.77/lb

Note: Our Grand Rapids area stores do not double coupons.

Not sure about the lingo? Read this. Don’t have the coupons you need? Order some. Still need help? Look here or ask me in the comments!

D&W Fresh Market: Best Grocery Deals 6/12 – 6/18

D&W fresh market grocery dealsSave on Spartan brand items with the Turn to Spartan coupons valid at any Spartan store (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, VG’s, Tom’s Food, Glen’s Market.)

I won’t do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see in the ad for the best value on healthier choices.

Best Prices this Week:

D&W Fresh Market is a donation location for WZZM 13′s Food for Families. Please give, West Michigan — Monday, June 13 is the last day!

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, 50 oz $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/1 RP (EXP 6/12!!)
Final Price $1.99

Extra Sweet Gold Pineapple $2.88
Use $1.25/2 printable coupon (previously available)
Final Price $2.26 ea wyb 2

General Mills Cereal $1.50 ea wyb 4
*You must buy 4 to get the sale price
Available coupons:
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon (different link)
$1/2 General Mills printable coupon
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 4 **Stock up price**

Nature Sweet Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes $2.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
Final Price $2.44

Land O’ Frost Lunch Meat, 16 oz $3.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 5/15 RP
Final Price $2.95

Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/12 SS
Final Price $1.99

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.00
Betty Crocker Frosting Tub $2.00
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 5/22 SS
Final Price $2.25 for both ($1.13 ea wyb 2)

Good Values:

LOCAL Brewery Vivant Beer, 4pk Cans $8.99
Red Bell Peppers $1.00 ea
Vidalia Onions $0.77/lb
Spartan Fresh Whole Chicken $0.99/lb
Spartan Frozen Fruit $2.50
Spartan Garlic Toast or Breadsticks $1.67 ea

15% off Wine Sale: Fri 6/15 & Sat 6/16

15% off a purchase of 6+ bottles. Additional 15% off wines already on sale. (Everyday price is 10% off a 6+ bottle purchase.)

Note: Our stores do not double coupons.

Not sure about the lingo? Read this. Don’t have the coupons you need? Order some. Still need help? Look here or ask me in the comments!

#GRDates: WLAV Blues on the Mall {2011 Schedule}

#GRDates is a weekly series highlighting fun & frugal dates in Grand Rapids and around West Michigan for $25 or less! Because I love West Michigan and want to experience everything it has to offer, but I do have to stick to a budget.

WLAV’s Blues on the Mall has got to be the ultimate #GRDates!  It’s fun, it’s FREE, and it happens every Wednesday at 6:30pm from June 8 to August 3 at Rosa Parks Circle downtown Grand Rapids.  See the schedule below, or the BOTM facebook group for more information:

wlav blues on the mall schedule

June 8: Janiva Magness
www.janivamagness.com

June 15: Popa Chubby
www.popachubby.com

June 22: Vasti Jackson
www.vastijackson.com

June 29: Ronnie Baker Brooks
www.ronniebakerbrooks.com

July 6: Larry McCray
larrymccrayband.com

July 13: Homemade Jamz
www.hmjamzbluesband.com

July 20: Deanna Bogart
www.deannabogart.com

July 27: Shane Dwight
www.shanedwight.com

August 3: Joanne Shaw Taylor
www.joanneshawtaylor.com

Final Price FREE!

Besides enjoying live music out in the open air on a sunny summer day in Michigan, I think my favorite part of Blues on the Mall has to be the people-watching. What’s your fave?

Get more #GRDates ideas here. Have you already done these dates or do you have other ideas? Would your West Michigan business like to be featured? Email me.

This post is linked to West Michigan Link-up.