MOA™ stores are gearing up for summer with some hot deals and items from J. Jill, Everything But Water, Eddie Bauer, Minnesot-ah and Love from Minnesota!

J. Jill

• J. Jill’s Summer Kickoff!
• 15% off your entire purchase!
• 20% off your entire purchase with your J. Jill credit card!
• Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20.
• And enter to win our Grand Prize drawing! Come see us – we can’t get summer under way without you!
• See store for details

Everything But Water

• MOA™ Everything But Water is now carrying the new Deux Lux bag!
• Deux Lux for Everything But Water totes are great getaway bags with matching cosmetic cases in three great styles!
• A great bag for summer!
• See store for details

Minnesot-ah & Love from Minnesota

• Spring Moccs are here!
• Spend $50 and get $10 off!
• Now through Thursday, May 31
• See store for details

Heading out to Race for the Cure this year? Check out our Complete Guide to Race with all of the details you need in one spot!

SATURDAY MAY 12

Williams-Sonoma Kids Workshop – Cupcake for Mom

• Dads and kids are invited to join Williams-Sonoma for a hands-on cupcake decorating event just for mom! Decorate your very own delicious cupcake for Mother’s Day while dad shops for the perfect gift.
• Complimentary event however reservations are recommended
• 10 a.m. – noon
• Williams-Sonoma

Kids for the Cure Fun Run

• Calling all kids! Join us tomorrow for the Race for the Cure pre-race run for children up through 12 years of age.  All children 4 & under must be accompanied by an adult on the race course. 
• The afternoon will include games, face painting, entertainers, clowns and medals as you cross the finish line.
• Registration opens up at 2:00 p.m.
• Race start 3:00 p.m.
• North Parking Lot 

Race for the Cure Pre Race Dinner

• This event welcomes survivors, volunteers, sponsors, and Race for the Cure participants. Catered by CRAVE restaurant.
• Tickets can be purchased in West Market Square beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Pre-registered guests must check in at West Market Square before proceeding to their dinner locations.
• 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
•  The Great Room and Patio

SUNDAY MAY 13 | Mother’s Day

20th Annual Twin Cities Race for the Cure 5K Run/5K Walk

• The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer.

Health Expo Area, Met

• Stop by the Health Expo to receive breast cancer educational materials, product samples, food and gifts from Race sponsors! There will be interviews and outdoor performances taking place as well on the KARE 11 stage.
• 7 – 10:00 a.m.

Here’s a link where you can find the Complete Guide to Race for the Cure

Image sources (clockwise from top left): Better Homes and Gardens, rockin roll doll and Elements of Style Blog

I find it amazing how a bright color can change your mood, brighten your day and accent your features in ways you never thought possible. As one who usually prefers the neutral grays and browns, I’m surprised by how smitten I am by chartreuse lately. It’s perfect as a top with jeans, a blouse with a pencil skirt or as a bold jewelry piece to frame your face. Chartreuse is a bright color but doesn’t limit your outfit. It leaves you free to accessorize with bags, makeup and other items already in your closet. The color has even found its place in home and wedding decor as flowers and statement pieces alike. If you’ve been on the hunt for an eye-popping piece in this yellow-green hue, you can stop searching now and just head to Mall of America®. It was a breeze to find twelve pieces from our 500+ stores, the hardest part will be deciding which ones to purchase.

1. Concert Bra Corset available at Aerie
2. Keds Champion Brights Canvas Sneaker available at DSW
3. iPod Shuffle from available at the Apple Store
4. Cuff Daddy Chartreuse Bars available at Sears
5. Green Mountain Polo available at Abercrombie & Fitch
6. Island mosaic bracelet available at Banana Republic
7. Theyskens’ Theory ‘Couse Icracks’ Tank available at Nordstrom
8. Felipa available at Aldo
9. Renee ombre beaded clutch available at Banana Republic
10. Equipment ‘Diem’ Tie Front Sleeveless Silk Blouse available at Nordstrom
11. Pulsera Triangulos available at Maria Rivolta
12. Colorful teardrop earrings available at Banana Republic

 Where to register

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t sweat it! You can either register online or register the morning of the race at Mall of America® in the Rotunda from 6 – 9:30 a.m.

When and where to pick up your Race for the Cure t-shirts

If you are part of a team: May 9 – May 13

Registered teams can pick up their TEAM T-SHIRTS and RACE BIBS at Mall of America in Macy’s Court on the first floor. Team captains, or a designated team member, must pick up the entire team’s materials to distribute to members. Hours for pick up are:  today, Thurs., May 10 from noon – 8 p.m., Fri., May 11 and Sat., May 12 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Race Day from 6 – 9:30 a.m.

If you are an individual registrant: May 11 –May 13

Registered participants can pick up their  T-SHIRTS and RACE BIBS at Mall of America in the Rotunda. Hours for pick up are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Race Day from 6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

What time will roads close around Mall of America?

6:00 a.m.

What roads will be closed around Mall of America?

Important: I-494 East and West-bound between 34th Avenue and Highway 5 will be reduced to a single lane according to Minnesota Department of Transportation. Please expect delays.

American Boulevard

24th Avenue: South of American Boulevard to Killebrew

Lindau Lane: Closed from Ikea way to 24th Avenue

What are the best parking options?

• Be sure to continue to follow Mall of America on Twitter @MallofAmerica and #moaparking for your best parking options.
• All roads in will have heavy traffic. Follow the directions of police officers on all roadways.
• Carpooling and light-rail are encouraged!

Where do I get all the goodies?

The HEALTH EXPO-OUTSIDE is where you can receive breast cancer educational materials, product samples, and gifts from Race sponsors. This location has changed from previous years. It will not be in the North parking lot located next to IKEA. It will be open from 7 – 10 a.m.

Race day event timeline

• 6 – 9:30 a.m.: Registration (Rotunda)
• 6 – 9:30 a.m.: Team t-shirt and bib pick-up (Sears Court)
• 7 – 10:00 a.m.: Health Expo – Outside (North Parking lot next to IKEA)
• 7:00 a.m.: Aerobic Warm Up – Outside (North Parking lot next to IKEA)
• 7:25 a.m.: 5K Women’s and Men’s Wheelchair Run-Outside
• 7:30 a.m.: 5K Women’s and Men’s Combined Run-Outside
• 9:00 a.m.: 5K Walk-Outside
• 9:30 a.m.: 1K Walk-Inside MOA (Level 2, near Sears)
• 10:10 – 11:25 a.m.: Survivor Celebration (Rotunda)

WEATHER

Cooler in the morning but no signs of rain! Our friends at KARE 11 are saying the weather will be sunny in the morning with walking temperatures in the mid 50s.

This one stop desk accessory shop features bright colors, fun graphics and punchy patterns on pens, pencils, notebooks, folders and more! They also carry quirky cards, unique books and other small gifts that are perfect for that person who has everything (or that mom you haven’t bought a Mother’s Day present for yet).

To celebrate their grand opening, Typo is giving away a $100 gift card to one lucky MOA™ blog reader. How do you win? Take a peek at Typo’s website and tell us what Typo notebook design best fits your personality. To enter, you must comment on this blog post by Friday, May 18 at midnight and provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. We’ll announce the winner via email and update the post to reflect that we’ve chosen a winner.

Official Rules

The first frock is a fun printed racerback dress with a playful bow and collar designed by Kara. Next, and my personal favorite, is a short straight-cut dress with folded pleats and two front pockets. Designed by Ronnie, this dress is perfect for any occasion! Finally, Orly adds an element of  romantic appeal to a far from traditional blazer to compliment her wide leg trousers. Pair this blazer with your favorite skinnys and heels and you’re ready to hit the town! 

For previous “Fashion Star” looks (some of which are still available in-store at H&M at MOA™) check out these past blog posts:

“Fashion Star” for H&M: Week 8

“Fashion Star” for H&M: Week 7

“Fashion Star” for H&M: Week 6

“Fashion Star” for H&M: Week 5

“Fashion Star” for H&M has winning style!

Whether you are looking to fill your closet or your stomach this week, Little MissMatched, Kokomo’s Island Cafe, Old Navy and Haagen-Dazs can help you out with these special offers!

Little MissMatched

• Come celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day at Little MissMatched!
• Wednesday, May 9
• This day is all about celebrating all of the socks we’ve lost over the years in dryers, at camp or from the dog!
• Along with fun Lost Sock crafts, we will be offering a great in store promotion!
• Get a free dig in our Unmatch-a-Batch bin with every sock purchase now through Saturday, May 12!
• See store for details

Kokomo’s Island Café

• Half priced burgers every Thursday at Kokomo’s!
• Try one of our delicious burgers for half price with the purchase of any beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
• Available for a limited time only!
• Promotion not available for splitting and/or to go orders.
• Promotion not valid with any other discounts
• No substitutions; see store for details.

Old Navy

• Teacher Appreciation Week!
• Sunday, May 13 through Saturday, May 19.
• Special 10% discount when you present your Teacher ID.
• Some restrictions and limitations may apply. See a store associate for details.

Haagen-Dazs

• Free Cone Day at MOA™ location!
• Tuesday, May 8
• 4 – 8 p.m.
• See store for details