The Matilda Jane clothing show that was scheduled for Saturday, August 28 has been postponed until September 12 at 1pm.  Same location.

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It’s August 2.  Summer vacation is winding down.  I think I am more excited about the start of the school year than my kids are, but that is just because I *loved* school when I was a kid.  Loved it.  Every grade K - 12.  Except for 3rd grade when we had to learn the multiplication tables.  Hated that.  It was a major struggle.  Those timed tests sucked, and I had to take them over and over until I could do 50 problems in a minute making 96 or better.  That really sucked.  I managed to survive it, and after that, I turned into something of a math whiz until Calculus in college.  That kicked my ass all over again, and I quietly bowed out of the math scene at that point.  Why am I telling you this?  No idea.  But I love school and August is the official month for back to school activities.

If you missed the Back To School bash at K.D.’s Treehouse on Saturday, you missed a good time.  There are still some great (and I mean GREAT) deals to be found there, which you can take advantage of this weekend at the Devine Street Art Stroll & Sidewalk Sale.  Saturday, August 7th. 9am - 6pm.

Mark your calendars for August 14th at 10am for the next installment of the Nickelodeon’s Family Film Series hosted by local kindie rockers, Lunch Money!  This month’s theme is Places: Africa!  The half-hour film being shown is called My Pen Pal: An African Adventure, which tells the story of a 10 year-old California girl who travels to Tanzania to meet her pen pal. Lunch Money will fill the other half hour with songs and silliness.  Join us!

Friday, August 20th is a Back to School PJ Party at Tag It Art.  Call today to reserve a space for your child(ren) while you get out for the evening.   6:30 - 9:00pm.  $26.  Space is limited.  Ages 5+

Finally, add another note on your calendar for Saturday, August 28th at 10:30am for a Matilda Jane trunk show.  These clothes look interesting and funky.  The show is open to the public.  Trunk shows are a great way to actually put your hands on clothes that you would otherwise only be able to see online.  Check it out at 1517 Heatherwood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205.  Tell them Columbi-Yeah! sent you.

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Wednesday: Don’t miss the new Farmer’s Market in Forest Acres.  Every Wednesday on the rooftop at Midtown @ Forest Acres from 3-7pm.  I bought the MOST delicious honey ever, and the Wild Indigo Moon plants were fantastic.

Saturday: Women for a Fresh Start for All will be holding its second diaper drive from 9-Noon at Heathwood Park.  The items collected will be distributed to families in need.  Last October, the group collected 19,000 diapers!  They hope to double that, so bring some diapers and wipes to donate to the cause!  Great way to improve the quality of life for children right here in our State.  Bonus: Your kids can play in the park while you make your donation and meet new cool people!

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Don’t miss the Little Earth Day Party at K.D.’s Treehouse this Saturday.  You can stop by the Treehouse between 9 and noon, and then head on over to the Nickelodeon for the Family Film Program of Indie Grits (I’m calling it Kids’ Grits) at 12:30.  Both events are free!  Super fun Saturday, for sure.  I’ll be at both…will you???

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• Another great sale this week at K.D.’s Treehouse!  30% off winter coats/thick sweaters and all sleepwear!!!  All other Regular Priced Merchandise 20% off!

• Be Beep will open on Sundays (12pm - 6pm) to ensure you have plenty of opportunities to get those Christmas gifts!

Two more shopping weekends until Christmas, so be sure to get by Be Beep and K.D.’s Treehouse asap!

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Today and tomorrow are crazy.  Seriously. Family events:

• Tonight: Mingle and Jingle on Main
• Tonight: Sweet Seasons at Midtown @ Forest Acres
• Tomorrow night: A Little Holiday Party at K.D.’s Treehouse
• Tomorrow night and Satuday: Five Points Festivus
• Saturday: The Neverending Story at the Nickelodeon Theatre (yes!  The 80s film you saw when you were a kid!)

Gosh, there are so many things to do, it is crazy.  Be sure to check my events calendar for all the ongoing activities, but the ones above are special one-time only events!

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I can’t even believe there are only 30 days until Christmas.  Yes, that is right!  30 days!!!  Unbelievable, especially since I am not even close to having my act together in the gift department!   You better believe I will be swinging by the Treehouse in the next few weeks.  There are lots of great sales and events happening there, so be sure you go, too!

Yea for sales! Friday and Saturday (November 27 & 28):

• Pajamas are buy one or two get 15% off…  Buy 3 or more and get 20% off.

• All other regular price merchandise 15% off including jackets, sweaters, dresses, diapers, bedding, bath, laptop lunch boxes and accessories, and toys! (Excludes all artists consignment merchandise.

Yea for parties! Mark your calendar for December 4 when Columbia’s Devine Street merchants open their doors for A Devine Evening from 5pm - 9pm.  During the Devine Street event, K.D.’s Treehouse will co-host:

• A Little Holiday Party from 4pm - 8pm.  This festive gathering of family-friendly fun will take place at K.D.’s treehouse, Jot and In the Loop (2900-B & 2900-C Devine Street) inside the eco-chic kids boutique, stationery store and local yarn shop and across the outdoor patios and parking lot located directly behind the stores.  The evening’s merriment will include LIVE music by Zach Siebert and Friends; outdoor holiday portrait photography for children with Natural Wonders Photography; festive treats including Christmas cookies and apple cider; late-night holiday shopping and driving support for The Children’s Trust of South Carolina. This event is FREE and everyone is welcome.

Yeah for generosity!  Between now and December 23, the lovely shop will be making a donation to The Children’s Trust of South Carolina for every toy purchased. Donations of 50 cents will be made for each toy up to $20.00 and $1 donations for toys over $20.

See you there!

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Always looking for ways to save the Earth…Why not try an eco-friendly coffee cup sleeve thingy? (I know it has a name, but I happen to hate the word cozy as a thing you put around a cup or bottle, etc.  Love the word cozy as it relates to being cozy under a blanket. Can’t explain it any further.  It is what it is. Anyway… these reusable coffee cup sleeves work the same as the cardboard ones the coffee shops supply, but they are way more fashionable!  Now your coffee cup can look as cool as you do!

I just happen to have a friend here in Columbia that makes them.  Check out her Coffee Sweaters on Wren Boutique….they make great stocking stuffers!

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It’s November 12.  Exactly 29 days until the start of Hanukkah.  Exactly 43 days until Christmas.  Exactly 44 days until Kwanzaa.  All of these celebrations can include some gift giving, however large or small.  In preparation for these, and other gift-giving occasions (there are, surprisingly, people with birthdays and anniversaries in December!), you might want to mark your calendar for two great artisans’ markets.

• Tonight, November 12, there is a Holiday Sip and Shop at 4020 Clairmont Drive.  6-9pm.  Vendors include: Shawna Riddle (The Painted Picket: Hand painted Decorative Accessories); Emily Woodard (Personalized Hand-painted Ornaments);  Ellen Parker (Handmade Recess); Mary Beth Hultstrand (Dragonfly Dreams Personalized Stationery & Invitations); Laura Ingram (Lia Sophia Jewelry); Leigh Ladd (Ethiopaper Handcrafted Cards); Cami Hutchinson (Original Oil Paintings); and Christal Smith (Molly-Pops!).  I know first-hand that the Dragonfly Dreams stationery is awesome.  Sounds like a great opportunity to see some unique gift items, so check it out if you can and support these local artists and businesses!

• On Sunday, November 15, there is another Artisans’ Fair & Sale at the Columbia Museum of Art.  I would love to see this Artisans’ Market continue to grow.  I recall last year being the first year, and from the information on the web, it looks like it has expanded this year.  I love love love artists’ markets, and it makes me very happy when I see the indie arts and crafts movement emerging in our fair city!  The more we support these local events, the more of them we will see.

Happy shopping season!

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Don’t miss the anniversary sale at K.D.’s Treehouse!  The shop is celebrating one year!  I remember the day I heard about the shop opening….I could barely contain my excitement for a store that would carry organic, modern clothing lines for children!  I haven’t been disappointed, and I sincerely thank all those shoppers from near and far that have made enough purchases to keep the doors of the Treehouse open!!!  The sale runs through Saturday, October 24.

All specials below exclude artist consignment merchandise:

• All regular price tops and bottoms buy 1 get 1 half off (equal or lesser value).

• All regular price tights, socks, bibs and booties buy 2 get 1 free (equal or lesser value).

• 15% off all other regular price merchandise not being included with other specials.  (Not to be used toward merchandise included with Buy 1 Get 1 or Buy 1 get 1 half off)..

• Clearance merchandise - additional 50% off lowest markdown price.

• Free gift with purchases of $100 dollars or more.

Go, go, go!  Don’t miss the sales.  Perfect time to stock up for the holidays!  Happy shopping!

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