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Rhea Lana’s of Mountain Home is officially returning this weekend.
The popular children’s consignment sale is back at the Baxter County Fairgrounds from March 3 to March 9.
Founded out of the living room of Rhea Lana’s Conway home in 1997, Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment has grown into a nationwide company with over 100 franchises in 24 states.
Initially starting with the help of 11 friends, Lana and her husband, Dave Lana, were ahead of their time in 1997, developing computer software to allow people to generate barcodes for their items while entering them online.
Within a few years, the business completely overwhelmed Lana’s home, prompting her and her friends to expand to new and better locations.
In Oct. 2010, while living in Conway, Arkansas, Carrie Ramsey of Mountain Home reached out to Rhea Lana about purchasing the franchise following the birth of her son, Hunter Ramsey.
Ramsey said she had become a true believer in the franchise after she began shopping at Rhea Lana’s and knew the franchise would flourish in her hometown of Mountain Home. Her first sale was held in March 2011.
Focusing on selling everything from clothing, baby equipment, and toys, the franchise took off, becoming one of the region’s biggest sales events throughout the year.
This weekend’s sale marks the consignment’s annual Spring sale.
Drop-off times for the consignment this week are Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A launch party for the consignment will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for spouses or parents only. Shopping is reserved for employees only. Tickets for the party are $75.
Platinum shopping begins on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for platinum shopping are $50. Gold shopping is also on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $25. Silver shopping runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $10.
A Moms-to-Be pre-sale will also be held on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military, teachers and healthcare workers may also go shopping by showing their badges or pay stubs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Sale days with free admission begin on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Half-price sales will be held on Friday and Saturday. Pick up day is on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A full schedule for the consignment sale can be found here. Tickets can be purchased here.
