Easy Tagging even Faster!

Tagging Tips for Faster Tagging!
Hey there! We just wanted to make sure that you knew you can start tagging as soon as you are Registered and have paid your Participation Fee! We really want to encourage you to not wait until the last minute to work on your tags (i.e. the night before check-in).

Here are some extra tips to help you tag quickly.
1) Before you enter in your items - sort by size and gender (then you won't have to change the category and size choices for each tag). Also, take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the choices in each drop down menu. This will also help in Drop-off as they will already be sorted!
2) Don't use the mouse (accept for the discount and donate boxes) and use your tab button to navigate through each field.
3) For the drop down boxes (price, category, size and the # of tags to be printed), don't use your mouse either...you can simply click on the first letter or number of your choice. For example, let's say you want to enter $5.00, then just type 5. Another example is when you want to choose a category of Girls - Clothing. When you are in the category field, instead of using your mouse, just click on 'G' twice. The first time you click on 'G', it will bring up Games, the second click of 'G' will bring up Girl's Clothing.
4) Use the power tagger option by selecting QTY. - it allows you to print the same tag up to 20 times with one entry. This can really come in handy for when you have multiples of the same items, like onesies, hairbows, socks, or any items that have like brand, colour and size eg. you have 3 pairs of Old Navy Denim Jean Shorts.
5) Finally, you can just click on the Enter button on your keypad to add the item.
Now, remember, when you are entering in items, the last five items will populate in the table below the screen you are on. However, if you leave that screen, those items seem to be gone. But in fact they are not gone; they are in your item inventory in the Manage Inventory tab.

We hope this helps you with your tagging.

Stain Removal Tips

We have included some stain removal tips on our website which are accessable through the CONSIGNOR HQ section of our website. Click on the the link STAIN REMOVAL TIPS under the Consignor Info Menu.

This may come in handy should you have a few items that you shouldn't include in the sale as they are, but are darn cute. Spending a little time working on the stains could make them sale-able and earn you a little bit more $$!

Recent Recalls

Britax Blink Stroller

The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is folding and unfolding the stroller.

Neither Britax, Health Canada, nor the US CPSC has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these strollers.


Wind Chime Toys by Tiny Love

Joint Recall with Tiny Love Inc., Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC).

The wind chimes can be pulled apart, revealing sharp metal rods that pose puncture and laceration hazards to children.

Health Canada is aware of one report of an incident related to the sharpness hazard presented by the toy; no injuries were involved.


QuercettiTM "Fanta Color Junior" Toy by Pierre Belvedere

Testing by Health Canada has determined that the product contains small components; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.

Neither Health Canada nor Pierre Belvedere Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these toys.


"Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books by Priddy Books
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Neither Priddy Books nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Full details for the above recent recalls can be found at Health Canada Consumer Products Recalls site.

Myths about Kid's Consignment Sales uncovered....

It seems some moms still have questions about kid’s consignment sales! And some wouldn't dare be caught shopping there! Yes, it's hard to believe! Of course, once you shop a kid’s consignment sale, you will never want to shop retail again!

Here are the top 3 myths we hear over and over:

1) Consignment sales are just for babies and infants.
Well, you'd be surprised at what you'll find at a kids consignment sale these days. Not all sales have all sizes for boys and girls but the BKGC offers girls AND boys sizes from baby TO pre-teens and teens! Yes, there are sizes 8, 10, 12, & 14!

2) Consignment sales are just glorified yard sales.
A consignment sale is NOT a yard sale, garage sale or flea market for several reasons.
There is NO negotiating at a consignment sale.
The consignor sets the price and decided if they want to participate in 50% off portion of the day.
You can see ALL the choices before making a purchase and pay for all purchases at one time like in a store.
There is usually a bottom price accepted - BKGC only accepts items worth $2 or more! Consignors can group items to get a $2 value.
Items are usually inspected at drop-off for stains, rips, tears etc. Although some stained items do get into the sale, the goal is to not have any on the floor - again this differs sale to sale. The BKGC sale has a zero tolerance for stains of any size! Should it get through the initial inspection, we ask that any shopper who finds a stained item give it to a volunteer so it can be removed from the floor immediately.

3) Consignment Sales only have used items.
Well, if you've had kids, you know that they grow so fast! Many consignors have items still with the tags on! We also have some super shoppers & Ebay sellers who offer brand new clothing and toys at 50-70%% off the retail price at the sales! You'd be surprised at how many Christmas presents, shower gifts, birthday presents you can buy at BKGC!

I guess that's it for now, we just know how amazed moms are once they've experienced a kids consignment sale! You will find thousands of items from maternity to pre-teen at BKGC sales! New consignors are always welcome! For more info visit our website: www.becausekidsgrow.info

SPRING Registration now Open!

We are pleased to announce that Registration is now open! We had a couple of bumpy starts with inactive links but everything is all sorted out now and is running smoothly.

Be sure to Register early, we are limiting the number of registrations this season. If you are not sure whether you are consigning or not and do want to be able to shop our Pre-Sale be sure to at least sign up as a worker!

So don't walk, run to www.becausekidsgrow.info !

Wait for it, coming very soon ....

Sometime Friday we will be opening up Registration!

Keep checking back or keep checking your inbox. Hey, this might be a great time to subscribe to our blog!

How do you get your Mommy/Kid News?

Every season we are looking at new ways to promote BKG! This season we are not sure if our media budget is best served in Print eg. Oakville Beaver, Mississauga News, Milton Champion and Halton and area Shopping News'.

We would like an idea how you get your information about events such as ours or other Mom and Family focused information.

Blogs, Forums, Groups, Newspaper etc. Please leave us your comments below. This would be very helpful to us and I am sure other Mom's could use this information too!

Website is live!

Website is finally live! Feel free to wander over and have a look. www.becausekidsgrow.info

Let us know what you think. You may comment here or you may drop us an email at becausekidsgrow@gmail.com.

Website will be live soon!

Check back tomorrow or Saturday!

Reporting In

Sorry to leave you hanging for a couple of days!!

To keep you up to date we are still working on the website ironing out a couple of details and we should be ready to unveil it by the end of the week! Registration will be open shortly after that.

Some trivial news my return/enter key is acting up. Very frustrating when laying down large amounts of text or navigating the web!!

We hope you have marked April 17th on the calender!

We will keep you up to date. In the meantime if you have any questions or comments let us know!

GEARING UP

Thanks for dropping by! Here is your sneak peak at our new look! Regarding our exciting changes... we will have to leave you on the edge of your seat.


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