06.22.21

Art, In Every Way, Shape And Form

Growing up with an artistic mother has greatly influenced me.  My Mother, Cindy Wallace, considers most things in life to be “art.” She dressed me and my two younger brothers to the nines! […]
05.14.21

Street Style: The Mints’ Seniors

When I opened 529 Kids Consign 10 years ago here in Old Town, I started a tradition of hiring high school seniors from the community. Before they leave me for college, they have […]
04.29.21

Shop, Consign, Repeat with the Mints

Owning a consignment store, Katie and I are very aware of the implications the fashion industry has on our environment. We do our part daily to help reduce the amount of clothing into […]
03.23.21

Spring into the Holidays with 529 and the Mints

If you know me and my sister-in-law, Katie, you know there isn’t a holiday we don’t love to celebrate! Easter and Passover are no exception! These spring holidays get us so excited for […]
02.23.21

The Minted Man

By Aaron Podolsky Most people think that Megan is the shopaholic in the family, but I have some news… truth be told, Megan and I have been shopaholics together for years. It all […]
01.26.21

Valentine’s Day at 529 Kids Consign

As we enter into the second month of 2021 (how is this even possible??), 529 is prepping for the best COVID-Valentine’s Day ever! Just because the kids are on Zoom, and most likely […]
10.30.20

Get Your Kids (and You) Holiday Ready

The holidays this year will look as different as… well, the rest of the year has. There will be virtual parties, caroling, and shopping, along with limited family gatherings and travel. And our beloved […]
09.30.20

Fall 2020 Trends

If you ask the editors of Cosmo and Vogue to tell you the top trends for fall 2020, they will likely throw around words like miniskirt and double-breasted blazer. And while these things […]
08.26.20

Cute and Comfortable Clothes for the Kids

This post is by Nicole Duncan our Manager at 529 Kids Consign. Thank you, Nicole!  Summer is winding down and the air is starting to turn a tad cooler and just a touch […]
06.23.20

How to Survive Summer

Summer looks very different this year. Whether you are planning a vacation or a staycation, pools aren’t all open yet, masks are required inside, and overall stress levels are on high alert. Let’s […]
04.17.20

Making Birthday’s Extra Special with 529 and Mint Condition

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been blown away by the community love and support here in Alexandria. Katie and I have felt all of the love over the last few […]
02.25.20

2020 Spring Trends for the Kiddos

The Groundhog has spoken and spring is around the corner. This is music to my ears. As much as I love layering my kids in the coolest Vineyard Vines fleeces with Mini Boden […]
11.01.19

Street Style: Alli Cleveland

It’s not often that you meet someone and not only do you get along and have a ton in common, but your sweet little boys get along and so do your big boys! […]
09.06.19

5 Fall Trends For The Kiddos

Let’s face it, shopping is the best part of the back to school season! I mean the school gives you a shopping list for binders, folders, pencils, and notebooks, but I am here for the […]
12.07.18

How To Create Cute Holiday Looks for Kids but Not Break the Bank

We spend so much money this time of year, from gifts, to holiday meals and everything else that the season brings, that when it comes time to dress our children it is just […]


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