Kensington Caboose in the News


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--- "Best place to buy used baby gear"
    LivingSocial.com - November 2011

    The deal company, LivingSocial, included Kensington Caboose
    as #178 on their "best of" list for being the best local store to
    buy used baby clothing, toys, books and baby furniture.

--- "Stopping by the Kensington Shopping Center"
    KensingtonPatch - September 2011

    Kensington Caboose was mentioned and photographed in the
    article on the Kensington Shopping Center.


Past Honors



--- Moveable Feast Fundraiser - Spring 2011
    Kensington Caboose ran a special in the spring and donated
    $300 to Moveable Feast.

--- Japan Fundraiser - March 2011
    In response to the events in Japan, Kensington Caboose ran a
    promotion that raised $300, which was donated to the Save
    the Children Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief Fund.

--- "Shopping Resale: Buying Quality Items for Less"
    Expectant Mother's Guide DC - January 2011

    Kensington Caboose provided editorial on the benefits of
    resale.  View the article online.

--- Operation Backpack - August 2010
    Kensington Caboose ran a special at the end of the summer
    and donated $600 to Operation Backpack.

--- "Best for Families" 2010
    Washington Family Magazine - July 2010

    Regional families voted for Kensington Caboose in ten
    categories, including "Best Children's Clothing," "Best
    Consignment or Resale Store" and "Best Customer Service."
    You can also view those ten "Best" categories online.

--- Haiti Fundraiser - January 2010
    In response to the crisis in Haiti, Kensington Caboose ran a
    special promotion and raised $215, which we have donated to
    Save the Children.

--- "Best of Bethesda" Awards
    Bethesda Magazine - January-February 2010

    Kensington Caboose was a top vote getter for Best
    Consignment Shop!

    Best of Bethesda 2010

--- Recognized as a Business with a Green Approach
    Kensington Caboose is highlighted in the 2010 Kensington
    Historical Society Calendar as a local business with a green
    approach.

--- "Baby Gear Overload" on WUSA9 News
    May 8, 2009

    Kensington Caboose was featured on WUSA9 News in a
    piece discussing baby expenses and how consignment shops,
    like Kensington Caboose, can help parents save money. Watch
    the video clip below or view the clip and read the transcript on
    the WUSA9 website.

--- "New Toy Safety Law" on WUSA9 News
    February 10, 2009

    Kensington Caboose was featured on WUSA9 News in another
    segment on the CPSIA. Watch the video clip below or view the
    clip and read the transcript on the WUSA9 website.



--- "Save Resale" on WJLA 5 O'clock News
    January 9, 2009

    Kensington Caboose was featured on January 9, 2009 on WJLA
    5 O'clock News in a consumer interest segment on the
    Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
 
    For information on this topic, please check www.narts.org and
    click on the "CPSIA Information" link.

--- "Kensington Offers Costumes on a Budget"
    Gazette - October 22, 2008

    Noted as a great place to shop for Halloween Costumes.

--- "Best of Bethesda"
    Bethesda Magazine - January-February 2008

    Among the Top Vote Getters for Best Consignment Shop.

--- "Best for Families Readers' Choice Awards"
    Family Magazine - July 2006

--- WUSA9 Top 100 Winner

   
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