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Shop Luxury Items for Less @NationalPawnNC in #Raleigh #NationalPawn #Pawn #PawnShop

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post courtesy of National Pawn. Photos and opinions are 100% my own.

You see that picture above? Yep, that is me walking out of a pawn shop with my daughter. A few years ago, I would have never thought to stop in a pawn shop or even think to take my kid with me just based on misconceptions of what a pawn shop is like. One trip to National Pawn and it will dispel any misconceived notions. Who knew National Pawn could be such a great place to find luxury items!?! Read on to see why National Pawn is ranked #1 Pawn Stores….

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

SobeSavvy.com was recently invited to shop at National Pawn to see how they are “changing the perception of the pawn business“. It was quite a pleasant experience for my whole family and I am writing here to tell you all about it! Pawn shops have traditionally gotten a bad rap. Dim unkept stores with less than stellar customer service. NOT here.National Pawn has 16 locations throughout North Carolina and we shopped at their “Raleigh 1” location off of Glenwood/Rt 70 conveniently located on Glenwood Boulevard between Crabtree Mall and Brier Creek. The pawn and jewelry store “On the Hill” is a bright and airy storeroom that has something for everyone!

AFFORDABLE FINDS

When looking for electronics, musical instruments, luxury items or piece of jewelry, the first place most people think of is a big box store or going to the mall. Did you know you could find those things and more at deeply discounted rates at National Pawn? We saw everything from luxury items to Keurig Coffee makers to the latest and greatest electronics like the Apple Watches and to high end Italian purses. We were amazed at how most
these items were in very good to new condition. Diamonds, electric guitars, rare coins and unique items like this autographed chair from the Broadway Play ‘The Color Purple’!

MY SHOPPING HAUL

Having a good camera is an essential for every blogger. Our camera had recently died and we were on the look out for a new one. Luckily for us, Lindsey was there to not only provide us with great customer service but to give us her expertise on cameras since she studied photography. She helped us compare a few models and we settled on a great Nikon Coolpix w/a zoom lens for under $70. They had a great variety to choose from and no matter your budget, National Pawn does offer layaway.

My daughter loves her Nintendo WII and after we got her off of a bike and a scooter she found a fun looking racing game for under $10. If
you know anything about video games then you realize just what a great deal that was! I immediately told my Mom friends of all the awesome finds for kids at National Pawn. I was so surprised!

I wanted something in the jewelry section and was delighted to see that had a pretty big selection of Pandora bracelet charms. Lindsey is indeed a Jill of all Trades because she used to be a manager at Pandora! She pointed out that alot of the Pandora charms were rare or discontinued. I spotted a
gorgeous wooden charm that would pair well with my other wood accessories. It was priced around $30 and I am now the proud owner of this beautiful gem.

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Everyone was quite friendly at this National Pawn location and Lindsey went above and beyond to answer any of our questions.

Great customer service always makes for a great and memorable shopping experience in my opinion. Our purchases were kindly wrapped up and we were informed of their 3 day no questions asked money back guarantee if we needed to return any item for any reason. This alone is almost unheard of in the pawn shop business. Most places have a “final sale” policy, but not at National Pawn.

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Next time you are looking for luxury items for less, shop at National Pawn.

Odds are they not only have it but they have it at a price that will keep more of your money in your pocket!

NATIONAL PAWN |Raleigh

6740 Fleetwood Dr.

Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 390-7622

info@nationalpawnshops.com

VLOG + Recap of Disney Social Media Moms Celebration “On The Road” MIAMI @DisneyMoms #DisneySMMC #WaltDisneyWednesdays

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Leslie H., Lifestyle Blogger-Founder, SobeSavvy.com

Last week, I was in Miami along with other Mom Bloggers/Social Media Mavens at a invite-only working conference called Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. In case you missed it, read my post about how elated I was to recieve ‘pixie dust’ and what this ‘On The Road’ series is all about.

I promised to come back and share with you on the blog all that I absorbed at the conference. Well, as a mom of a 6 year old, I returned and had some catching up with life to do! My inbox is still out of control and I find myself needing a vacation after my 48 hours in Miami. So I decided to not write a blog but instead do a vlog about my experience at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.

One of the biggest take aways for me was the importance of creating video content and sharing with you guys because per Bob Hitchcock, one of the speakers at the conference, “85% of the US internet audience watches video online“!

Adding video allows you to connect with your audience. So, here is my first vlog ever! I promise to get the umms, and the pauses and the lip smacks in check as I strive to get in front of the camera more. Enjoy!

As you can see I learned a whole lot and had so much fun! Thanks again Disney for the invite.Check out my photo gallery here for more photos from the conference and be sure to join the conversation and Follow #DisneySMMC @DisneyMoms.

Mickey Ears, Pin Trading ,Networking mixed with Magic & Fun at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration On The Road Miami | SobeSavvy.com

I’m going to DISNEY’S SOCIAL MEDIA MOMS CELEBRATION ON THE ROAD Miami! #DisneySMMC @DisneyMoms #WaltDisneyWednesdays

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Hey there…I have some exciting news to share! A few weeks ago it happened. I got “pixie dust” in the mail. What is emailed pixie dust ? A magical invite from Disney to attend an event. How does it feel to receive pixie dust? Like Happiness! In T-minus 7 days, I am going to Disney’s Social Media Moms Celebration On The Road in Miami!

I could not believe my eyes! If your inbox is anything like mine, then it is mostly filled with random emails and delete-worthy messages… not awesome news such as this! I was surprised and also grateful to be invited to learn more about Disney, a brand that I’ve always wanted to work with.

Being a mother of a 6 yr old daughter, Disney has provided many educational moments as well as entertaining ones. Before my little one started kindergarten last year, I was a SAHM (stay at home Mom) who got thru many of our days with the help of Disney related fun!

Year 2015, My first time meeting Miss Pixie Dust herself, Tinkerbell with my daughter at Walt Disney World

As a former South Florida resident, we’ve had the chance to visit a couple of the parks when she was age 3 / 4 and I am looking forward to returning and learning what is new. One of my favorite things about being a lifestyle blogger/influencer, I get the opportunity to be a resource and share what I learn with you!

At the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration “On-The-Road” conference, I’ll have a chance to meet other bloggers, influencers and social media enthusiasts and receive educational inspirational content designed to support the goals and unique lifestyle demands of social media influencers. Per the invite, here is what we can expect:

  • A sneak peek of what’s happening at Disney Parks
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney Parks does social media
  • Participate in interactive sessions and hear from a dynamic line-up of speakers

There may even be a few surprises too as I have seen mentioned by other bloggers talking about Disney Social Media Moms events. Yes, I am thrilled to get in on the fun but I am keeping in mind that this is a working conference, as well as a great opportunity to learn something new and meet people with similar interests.

It truly makes my heart happy that I received an invite and could share this wonderful news with you! I put a lot of love in my posts and to be recognized is an honor. Thanks for the invite Disney and to all my followers, THANK YOU! đź’–

IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW, ANY QUESTIONS YOU WANT ASKED THAT I CAN FIND OUT AT THE CONFERENCE, LET ME KNOW AND I WILL TRY TO GET ANSWERS FOR YOU.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter /Instagram (@SobeSavvy) for more updates + look for #DisneySMMC.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO ANY OF THE DISNEY SOCIAL MEDIA MOMS CONFERENCES OR ANY OF THE DISNEY PARKS? SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY BELOW. ⤵

#FashionFriday Feature: @AmiClubwear “Holiday Essentials” 

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AMI Clubwear. I’m sure you’ve heard of the brand, known for its trendy and sexy fashion at great prices! Recently they announced the re-launch of a fresh new ready-to-wear collection of every day wear (sweaters, jeans, t-shirts, chunky heels, and more for fall and winter). With the holidays upon us as well as shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday , I thought I would share some ideas of some essential fashion items needed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year!

For Thanksgiving, I like to dress comfortable, but still look fierce for the family feast. These fashionable over the knee boots are not only comfy but stylish! Pair with leggings and a fur vest and get ready to look cute at the mall while shopping those after Thanksgiving holiday sales on Black Friday!

If you are like me, do you struggle with participating in the holiday fashion trend known as the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” ? It’s just hard to dress tacky, but I get it..it’s just for fun. Well this year I am prepared to attend any and all sweater themed parties thanks to AmiClubwear.com and their Ugly Christmas Sweater. This not so ugly sweater comes in a non traditional color of Burnt Orange/Blue and has reindeer graphics on it. Wear it with jeans and be sure to join in some reindeer games with this festive look!

Ring in the New Year in a pair of holiday heels with eye-catching embellishments. Get ready to shimmer & shine while wearing these sexy strappy, silver rhinestone heels with your favorite dress and accessories. Walk into the party like…Hello Lovely!

Photo Credits: Erica Santos Photography

Thank you for reading and be sure to follow me on FB and IG for updates! Please comment below or share it with your friends. Let me know:

WHAT ARE YOUR HOLIDAY FASHION ESSENTIALS?

About AmiClubWear.com ~

Founded and solely owned by CEO Yang Yang and famous in the industry for creating the word “clubwear” Amiclubwear.com is an incorporated women’s clothing shop based out of one of the nation’s hottest fashion capitals Los Angeles.