Giggles and Grace fall sale returns

This September, join Asbury United Methodist for their bi-annual Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale to find great deals and give back to the community.

This year’s Giggles and Grace will take place Sept. 8-10. The first night of the sale will be open to consigners, volunteers and those who receive a guest pass. The sale will be open to the public starting at 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. There will also be several half-price items available on Saturday.

The sale will have sections for babies, children and youth at lower, more affordable prices, which is why Anna Garner, head co-chair of Giggles and Grace, said she thinks the sale is perfect for new moms and grandmothers alike.

Over the past several years, Giggles and Grace has grown and continued to add to their sale to better suit the community.

“Just since I’ve been doing this sale, we have had to increase the number of consigners because there are so many people that want to participate,” Garner said.

To make sure most families can participate in the consignment sale, Asbury offers vouchers to families in need. These vouchers can be used by families in need to purchase anything at the sale.

 “There is a set amount that we budget for each sale for the vouchers that we give out, and that is usually $5,000 or $6,000,” Garner said. “It’s really rewarding when you can hand [out] a voucher to let somebody shop for their kids, who wouldn't normally be able to do it.”

Money earned during the sale goes into Asbury’s children and youth ministries, as well as to local charities and the church’s mission trips. For more information call 995-1700 or visit asburyonline.org/gigglesandgrace.