If you want to stretch your bucks for baby and kids, this is THE sale to go to. It is gigantic — think excellent merchandise at yard sale prices.
It happens August 5 (presale) and August 6, 7 (Public Sale) at the WNC Ag Center.
Check out the website: www.wee-trade.net
You’ll find baby gear, furniture, toys galore, clothing for infants all the way up to teens, plus maternity clothes, books, video games, bedding, accessories, and even HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. Yep, time to start thinking of fall!
Also — it’s TAX FREE WEEKEND IN N.C.!!!
Just returned home from Greenlife Grocery in north Asheville. Today the store is paying the sales tax for customers. Too bad they aren’t selling cars. 
Still, enjoy saving a few cents or a few dollars depending on how much you add up at check-out.
To celebrate the arrival of spring, all locations of Rita’s will give every customer a free, regular size Italian Ice. Rita’s can be found in south Asheville at Gerber Village. The promotion runs from noon to 9 p.m. today only!
Donate your gently used winter coats and get some free tickets for movies at Carolina Cinemas in South Asheville.
News 13, Carolina Cinemas and Eblen Charities are sponsoring the Spring Clean Coat Drive on March 25, 2011. Drop off coats anytime between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. While supplies last, Carolina Cinemas will hand out a free movie ticket for every coat donated. There’s a limit of four tickets per family and these can be used to watch movies MONDAY – THURSDAY at Carolina Cinemas.
Another great Groupon deal for an Asheville Restaurant — this one owned and operated by my friend and former WLOS co-worker Tommy Tsiros. Fantastic food and service!
Today’s deal: Get a $35 coupon for dinner for only $15!! What a savings! I’m definitely in!
I love Groupon and I’ve bought several deals. Today’s really caught my eye because I love the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The spa is amazing, food/service always exceptional.
Today’s Deal: $25 for $50 worth of dining, golf, gift-shop purchases, lodging or spa services at the Grove Park Inn.
Limit of 5 deals per person. You cannot combine them. Only one redeemed at a time. Expires Feb. 22, 2012 so you have a full year to use them!
Pay attention on Facebook — you might win some free things! Some businesses routinely put up contests/giveaways, and if you’ve clicked “like” on their page, then you’ll see the contests on your news feed whenever they post one.
I have to give a shout out to Charlotte Street Computers in Asheville. First — they are absolutely TOPS when it comes to computer repair. They work on macs and pcs — superb. But, they are also fantastic in their community involvement and giveaways on Facebook. Here’s a direct link to Charlotte Street Computer’s Facebook page. Go there and click “like.” Just today, I won two tickets to the Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Antique Show this weekend! Thanks Charlotte Street.
The Hop Ice Cream Shop is another Asheville business you’ll want to follow. Here’s the link to its Facebook page. I just won a free pint of ice cream of my choice. Okay, I know. It won’t be my choice. It will be my kids’ choice. 
The Hop makes the BEST ice cream EVER!
I just got back from dropping off my priced items for the spring Wee Trade sale at the WNC Ag Center. They will still be collecting merchandise tomorrow, but already the place looks packed. Lots of great bargains and I can’t wait until the sale starts. The pre-sale takes place Friday. The public sale begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and goes until 8 p.m. Then Sunday is *half price day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*Consignors have the choice of whether they want to discount their merchandise.
If you’ve never sold at Wee Trade, consider signing up for the fall sale in August. You set your own price and keep 70%!
It was one of my favorite free activities in the summer. I would pack a picnic basket and the kids and I, and often my dad, would carry chairs into the quad area at UNCA on Monday nights in summer to hear some great free music.
Today, UNCA has canceled the 28-year event due to budget cuts. According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, the event cost the University $12,000 – $15,000 each year.
Greenlife Grocery in North Asheville has announced a one-day sale on its organic whole chickens.
This Friday, February 18, customers can buy the chickens for $1.69/lb. Limit five birds.
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