nordstrom rack grand-opening 9/13

If there was one event that I have been waiting for in the month of September it would have to be the grand opening of the new Nordstrom Rack in Carmel Mountain Plaza. This plaza is where I head everyday, Coffee Bean, Michaels, Chick-fil-a, Panera, it’s all there. This building has sat vacant for too long after Mervyn’s went out of business and I always said a Rack should go in there. I guess I got my wish!

Last night the kids and I headed to the pre-grand opening celebration. I thought it was just a media screening so to be greeted fifteen minutes prior to start time with hundreds of shopping addicted women surprised me. We got in line and after about twenty minutes we realized we never had to wait in line. We quickly moved inside where were greeted with a cute reusable shopping bag, cocktails and tasty appetizers. The DJ was playing great music so the vibe was fantastic as we made our way to the kids shoes.

If there’s one thing I always look for while at the Rack, it’s shoes. Payton is in need of shoes for Fall/Winter since her feet are growing at an exponential rate. She wanted sparkly and we found the same silver sparkly Stride Rite shoes she had last Fall, the plus, they were 40% off what we paid last year. My friend, Kate, from San Diego Deals & Steals gave me a tip that the clearance section was killer so I wedged the double stroller back into the racks and went through the clothes.

Photo Credit: Simmworks Family Blog

I am so happy I visited the clearance rack. 70-80% off clothes I had been eyeing at the beginning of the Summer at the department store. If you aren’t familiar with Nordstrom Rack it is the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc. They offer a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and home goods that are offered at Nordstrom stores and from Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off retail prices. This is always a plus for me.

Payton didn’t want to part with her new dress and couldn’t give up a smile either. Focused shopper?
Photo Credit: Simmworks Family Blog

Photo Credit: Simmworks Family Blog

I would like to say I did some damage but I did not. The biggest shopping score was the Peek… dress for Payton. It was originally $48 and I got it for a PENNY! Overall I saved $137.86!

While checking out the cashier informed me of the grand opening ‘Race Through the Rack’ sweepstakes where one lucky person will be chosen to be the first customer to enter the store and have 90 seconds to select up to $2,000 worth of merchandise! Fill out, print and bring the entry form here.

Follow the store on Twitter @CarmelMtn_Rack for clues to find a Golden Hanger!

You just might be going home with some great steals just like me!

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