Welcome to the first edition of Home Grown Deals, highlighting the sales & specials of local businesses!

It’s First Thursdays in Carytown tonight. Shops stay open later, and many offer special discounts. Unfortunately, the Carytown website doesn’t get updated to show businesses doing specials; you have to go store by store. ShopTalk has the report on Eurotrash, which is giving 25% off one spring item. (3009 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221). Pink will also be offering 30% off selected flats (3158 W Cary St)

Get your deal fix at children’s consignment sales this weekend: Ring Around the Rosy (probably my favorite; it’s HUGE) opens to the public tomorrow, and runs weekends through the end of March. Fancy Pants Richmond is tomorrow and Saturday, and Richmond Moms of Multiples is Saturday morning.

Megan also posted about Frances Kahn’s Consolidation Sale, starting today and running through Sunday. Designer clothes up to 90% off (6229B River Road, Richmond, VA 23229)

Ben Franklin’s 6-Day Sale Thursday through Tuesday – $1.44 Tshirts, $1 frames, and FICUS! ($29.94)

The Cordial Cricket is having a Mom’s Morning Out sale next Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:30 for mothers of preschoolers. Receive 15% off and free coffee & donuts, plus the store will be giving a donation to the preschool with most participation. (3524 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, Virginia 23831)

On the subject of shopping locally, mark your calendars for the weekend of March 20-21. Locally Owned Richmond, Saturday Stroll, and Shop RVA will be kicking off campaigns, and I’m sure there will be some interesting events and promotions then, and in the upcoming months.

I expect to have more tips through the weekend, and will post in the comments. Please share if you know about a local business having a sale!