Missed the Boxing Day sales? No problem - a pair of local parent-focused businesses are helping to keep the post-holiday savings going into January. And they're hoping to raise some funds for a good cause at the same time.
Mother of a Deal, which was recently profiled by the NOW's sister paper, The Record, is teaming up with another local business, True Cuddles, to host the "Shop-a-thon for Moms" on Jan. 8. Both businesses are based in New Westminster.
The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Firefighters' Club Banquet and Conference Centre in Burnaby (next to Metrotown).
Popular online retailers will be selling overstock, last-season, samples and clearance items at the sale.
Firefighters from the 2012 'Flame' calendar will be on hand to collect donations for the Burn Fund.
"While everyone loves a great deal, this event also gives us a great opportunity to include a charitable element to support burn victims and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association," says Heather McGrath, co-organizer of the Shop-a-thon for Moms and owner of TrueCuddles.ca, an online deal site.
"We'd love to be able to help the association check a few items off their wish list with the money raised through the requested $2 door entry donation," said Danielle Connelly, co-organizer of the Shop-a-thon and owner of Mother of a Deal.
As well, those interested in attending can pre-register and be entered to win a give-away worth more than $250.
For information, see www.shopathonformoms. com.
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