Cutest Kid Contest Winner: December 2009

Meet Eleanor! She is the BCK Cutest Kid for December 2009. Congratulations!

This adorable 2 year old, who sometimes goes by "Ellie" LOVES climbing stairs, playing with tupperware, "jammin" on her guitar, "cooking", drawing, painting and general mischief.

Like most 2 year olds, she DOESN'T love being told no, waiting or jalapenos, but I know plenty of 40 year olds that don't like any of things those either.
Okay, this one throws me.  Ellie's Favorite Food? Avocado, hands down. She'll turn down an ice cream sundae for an avocado.

Favorite Color? She seems pretty fond of blue and green lately.

Favorite TV Show? Go, Diego, GO! Although her and mom watched Charlie Brown's Christmas 5 or 6 times the other day.

Favorite Book? Animal Encyclopedia, Be My Friend, Floppy Puppy and Science Outside all get equal love.

Favorite Animal? Again like most 2 year olds, Ellie likes all animals, but Pandas are getting quite a bit of attention at this moment.

As we all know, 2 year olds are like little sponges.  Eleanor is no exception.  She knows and counts to 20, can identify every letter of the alphabet and all the colors.  And, she draws pretty anatomically correct face!
As much as she likes to be pretty and girly, she equally likes to dig in mud and play with worms.  Yep, that sounds about right!

One of Ellie's more charming qualities lately is her social prowess!  She has been grabbing the paws of her pets or stuffed animals or the hands of any person nearby and saying, "Nice to meet you! My name's Eleanor".

She is a sweetie!
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Retro Goodness: Oilcloth Purses

We love all things retro, especially oilcloth! We just recieved a large shipment of oilcloth purses and pouches . . . just in time for the holidays! 

SO CUTE!  These fantastic purses are just (as my daugthter would say) AWESOME!! Maybe you can pick one up for yourself too!

 

Handmade locally here in Pennslyvania using guinine oilcloth.  Oilcloth is waterproof, versatile and cleans up with nothing more than a sponge and warm water.

 

Okay, so what exactly IS oilcloth?

Originally oilcloth was a heavy cotton canvas soaked in oil or liquid paraffin to make it waterproof (literally "oiled cloth"). In the 19th century it was widely used for tents, rain gear and other water repellent applications. As you might guess, the original oil cloth was highly flammable, and more than a few tents caught fire, often setting nearby buildings, wagons and other structures to the ground.

With the invention of plastic in the 20th century, oil cloth went from being oil-soaked fabric to a soft plastic fused to a canvas backing. The use of plastic allowed manufacturers to print a wide variety of colors and patterns, transforming a once dull brown textile into a brightly colored, inexpensive "oilcloth." By mid-century it was extremely popular for use as easy care table coverings, cook wear and more.

Improvements in plastics manufacturing and printing technologies continued through the end of the century making today's oilcloth better than ever. Modern oilcloth is a now a heavyweight vinyl fused to a cotton-web backing which is not only flexible, colorful and waterproof, but also fire and stain resistant, and slower to fade after long term exposure to the sun.

I think oilcloth just Yummy!  Stay tuned for even more fabulous oilcloth items in the shop including aprons, bigs and splashmats.

Hot Item for Boys!

Spoiling the little princesses in your life if easy, but I often hear how hard it is to shop for boys.  It is SO true!  Even when I am looking for new products for the shop, it is near impossible to find a unique gift (that isn't plastic) that young boys will LOVE.  Let's face it, unless it's round or some other outside gear, rarely does a cool book or really different "trinket" garner a second look.  

Well, let me tell you, the Blocks for Boys collection by Bitty Block are drawing quite a bit of attention this holiday season.  Our display already has quite a few holes, but don't worry, we expect another shipment before Christmas.

These BLOCKS are the same quality and craftsmanship you except from the original Bitty Block collection, but they have been made without the crystal embellishment for a sleek, boyish look.  Pair a pendant with an inexpensive ball chain necklace and you've got a totally rad, unique gift for under $15 (yes, UNDER $15).  You knew they handcrafted on the back of reclaimed Scrabble Tiles, right?  Even cooler!!

Designs include, skateboarding, baseball, peace, lizards, rocket ships and more!

Black Friday Sale

Shop Early and SAVE!

8am to 10am . . . . 40% OFF the Entire Store*

10am to 12pm . . . 30% OFF the Entire Store*

12pm to 8pm. . . 25% OFF the Entire Store*

THEN

SAVE 25% OFF your entire purchase*

all Weekend Long!

* excludes Bitty Block & Wooly Baby

Friday Night Sale: Get Ready to Shop!

Just 5 weekends left for shopping until Christmas!

We want to help get your Holiday Shopping off on the right (not left) foot.  Soooooo, EVERY Friday night we will presenting a different SALE!  Stop in tonight between 5pm and 8pm and SAVE 25% on your ENTIRE purchase (sale & clearance items excluded). 

Stay tuned here and on our Facebook and Twitter pages for upcoming Friday Night Sales Events!

Elf on the Shelf . . . Selling Fast!

The Elf on the Shelf is moving quickly here at Beetle Creek Kids.  There must be a lot of new elves going to homes in the Kennett Square area.  I hope they will all be reporting good things back to Santa. 

This set includes an 8" vintage-style pixie elf, a keepsake storage box and a children's picture book with a rhyming story that tells how the elf helps Santa out by watching children's behavior by day and reporting it to Santa at night. The elf is designed to be placed throughout the house during the Christmas season, creating a hide-and-seek activity for the whole family.

This year's edition allows you the ability to register and name your elf online at the Hall of Registry.  Find out more about it at http://www.elfontheshelf.com/. 

We also have the Elf on the Shelf Activity Book this year, the companion book to the much beloved The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition™. Families, teachers and all who believe will enjoy celebrating the Christmas season with their favorite elf as they play with reusable, full-color stickers, enjoy The Elf on the Shelf games, construct crafts for fun and gifts, sing along with The Elf on the Shelf North Pole singers, and more.

Don't worry we still have plenty of elves back here at our shop and online, but you better get one soon.  There are just 39 days 'til Christmas!

Boys Night In: Stella & Dot Trunk Show

Cutest Kid Contest Winner: November 2009

Meet Luke (or sometimes know as "Lukie")! 

He is BCK's Cutest Kid for November 2009.

Luke is 7 years old and LOVES football and baseball.  But, he doesn't love Chocolate.  Isn't Mom lucky! 

His favorite food is perogies (one of my favorites too) and his favorite color is BLUE. 

Now here is something fun.  Luke's favorite TV show is Seinfeld (seriously), but Mom and Dad only let him watch certain episodes.  And as expected, ANY football game is a favorite of Luke's too.

His favorite books are Officer Buckle and Gloria books. 

Favorite animal is a dog.

Mom and Dad can remember many funny moments, but one that stands out happened on Luke's first birthday.  They put him in a "pamper scamper" crawling contest in Ocean City, NJ. He had just started walking the day before, and they figured he would have so much trouble walking on the sand, he would just crawl. Low and behold, he was with about 30 other crawlers and with all of his might, he walked every step of the way. He was so proud of himself! He "finished" first, but was disqualified because he didn't crawl. The moment was very telling of his personality!

Luke is the very, very proud big brother of two cute little sisters. He is a total sweetheart and always has a big (sometimes toothless!) grin on his face!

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Nothing Tricky: FREE Goody Bags!

No Tricks, Just Treats!

Stop in for a FREE goody bag with purchase.

Now through Halloween (or whiles supplies last)!

Color Wednesday: Orange

Because Halloween is just around the corner . . .

this week's color is Orange.

Maybe next week's will be black!

Felt Tote Bags by Groovy Holidays

Happy Pumpkin Scrabble Pendants by Bitty Block

Japansese Pumpkin Eraser

(Peas &) Carrots Pacifier Clip by Bink Link

Orange Polka Dot Rubber Duck by Elegant Baby

Meet Bessie

Meet Bessie!

Bessie is Beetle Creek Kids newest friend.  She has taken up residence here at 117 W. State Street and we just love her.  Currently, she is decked out in a smock of clips from Giddy Giddy.  She was just giggling uncontrollably after we got her all dressed up.  Guess she's Giddy for Giddy Giddy too (see our previous posts)! 

Next time you are in, stop by and say Hi to Bessie.

Who knows what she'll be wearing next!

Fall Sale at Beetle Creek Kids

30% OFF

Halloween Items

40% OFF

Four Peas Backpacks

50% OFF

Charm It! Jewelry

50% OFF

Hannah Montana & High School Musical Jewelry

15% OFF

Hair Bows

Now through October 31st!

Color Wednesday: Apple Green

This is our first installment of Color Wednesday. Each week I will bring you some fantastic children's items, all in a specific color range. This week it's APPLE GREEN (my favorite color).  Please let me know what you think!

Sassy Scrabble Pendant & Ball Chain Necklace by Bitty Block

Polka Dot Duck & Washcloth Set by Elegant Baby

Chocolate (& Green) Baby Fashion Set by Elegant Baby

Microfiber Baby Blanket by Elegant Baby

Shop KENNETT For KIDS

Shop Local & Save!

Cutest Kid Winner: October 2009

Meet Caroline!  BCK's Cutest Kid for August 2009.

Age: 5

What does your child love?: anything involving princesses!

What doesn't your child love?: mushrooms!

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite color: Pink, of course!

Favorite book: All

Favorite TV show: Spongebob

Favorite animal: Giraffe

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Join us on Facebook . Win a $25 Gift Certificate

Are you crazy like this for Beetle Creek Kids?  Go ahead, SHOUT it out!

We are looking for some more Facebook Fans, but we need your help. As soon as we get to 100 fans on our Facebook Page, we will have a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to our retail shop.  Plus, we do have a in-store RAFFLE going right now, so stop in for another chance to win some extra spending power on us.

Click on our logo below and please, invite your friends!!

Mushroom Festival Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Ashley, the winner of our Mushroom Festival Raffle. She has won a $25 gift certificate to our shop in Kennett Square, PA. Many thanks to everyone who entered!

We do have our Halloween Raffle running currently in the shop. The winner will be chosen on October 31st, so you have plenty of time to enter. Next time you are in town, pop in and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. Who couldn't use a little extra cash this holiday season?

No purchase necessary to enter.

So Giddy for Giddy Giddy

We are so very Giddy about our new hairclips by Giddy Giddy!

Giddy Giddy offers the best baby hair clips and modern toddler accessories we have seen in quite a while. I am sure you will agree.

Each hair clip is lovingly handcrafted from very soft felt which stays on even the finest baby hair.And there are styles for big girls as well. We LOADED UP on these fantastic clips . . . just perfect to send her Back to School in style!

Too Cute Purse Pouches too!

Meet Keira: August 2009 Cutest Kid

I would like to introduce you to Keira. She is the BCK Cutest Kid for August 2009. Congratulations!

Here are some fun facts about this adorable little girl!

Nickname: just Keira

Age: 14 months

Loves: her dog Stella A.K.A. "La La"

Doesn't Love: black cats

Favorite Food: yogurt

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite TV Show: Sesame Street

Favorite Book: still deciding

Favorite Animal: still deciding

and . . . Keira LOVES to go grocery shopping with her Daddy!

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Cool for School

Being cool can be hard sometimes . . .

but not with our totally rockin' backpacks by Four Peas.

Due in the shop next week.

Four Peas backpacks accomodate children up through 8th grade. 16 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep with plenty of room for many books and folders. Made of a 600 denier plus nylon (PVC free) and are extremely sturdy. The straps are adjustable and padded and are conveniently attached to the sides of the backpack for easy on and off access. The front pocket is spacious and contains 5 slots for pens or pencils as well as a contact information tag. There are also two pockets, one on each side of the backpack, that have magnetic snaps to secure smaller items. The pockets are perfect for a bottle of water a cellular phone, calculator, etc.

Coordinating Supply Bags too!

How Cool is That?!

Monster Sale

Beetle Creek Kids is having a Monster Sale. Literally!

All of our monsters are 30% off.

We are getting the monsters out of our closet and

making room for even cuter monsters

Yes, monsters ARE cute!

Meet Kitty: July 2009 Cutest Kid

I would like to introduce you to Kitty. She is the BCK Cutest Kid for July 2009.

Congratulations!

Kitty is Ponglish. That's half Polish and half English! Here are some other fun facts about this adorable little girl!





Nickname: Kit Kat, Kicia, Kitek, The Cat
Age: 7 months
Loves: Sleeping (aren't mom & dad so lucky!)
Doesn't Love: being disturbed while sleeping, noise
Favorite Food: still milk (again, aren't mom & dad so lucky!) and apple puree
Favorite Color: Pretty in Pink
Favorite TV Show: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite Book: It's Not My Dog
Favorite Animal: Dog

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Summer is a great time for . . . Reading

Summer is for so many things, but this week at Beetle Creek Kids . . . . Summer is for Reading!

That means 25% OFF all books. Please note that this is an in-store promotion only.

Book Sale runs through Wednesday, 7/8/09.

Summer is for . . . Picnics

Summer is for so many things, but this week at Beetle Creek Kids, Summer is for Picnics!

And that means 25% OFF all Lunch Bags, Bibs, Snack Sacs and Placemats.

This is just the first of many SUMMER is for . . . promotions. We will be posting a new SUMMER SALE each week.

Please note that this is an in-store promotion only. So stop by and visit!
Picnic Sale runs through Wednesday, 7/1/09.

A Trip to Grandma's: It's in the Bag

We are all stocked up on our toddler backpacks, so go ahead . . . plan that Trip to Grandma's!

Quilted Backpacks

Our quilted backpacks are the perfect size for a dance bag, diaper bag, camp bag, pre-school tote or that ever important Trip to Grandma's! Quilted backpacks feature a drawstring closure and a flap with a magnetic snap, a zippered pocket on one side with a matching zipper pull and comfortable adjustable straps. Even a small hook to hang it up! 100% cotton quilted twill outer, 100% polyester padding, washable nylon lining.

Go Go Bags

The unique and fun backpacks are made of durable and easy to clean heavy duty vinyl material with applique designs. This roomy backpack features adjustable straps, top zip and a zipperd main compartment.

A perfect first BIG KID backpack!

School Backpacks coming in July!

Here's a sneak peek . . . Send them Back to School in Style!

• Entirely PVC Free!
• Accomodates children through 8th grade
• Adjustable Straps
• Front Zip Pocket
• 2 Side Pockets
• Sturdy 600 denier nylon

Book Signing: Blame it on Barbara

Join us this Saturday afternoon from 12pm to 2pm and meet local author CB Lilley. She will be on hand to sign her debut novel, Blame it on Barbara.

Blame it on Barbara is a riveting mystery novel targeted for kids aged 9 through 14. Several copies are currently available for purchase in our shop. Additional copies will be available on the 20th. A great summer read!

About the Author:

CB Lilley was born in Lancaster County in 1976 and grew up enjoying the relative calm of life in rural Pennsylvania. While she is not Amish, her heritage is heavily steeped in that tradition. After graduating as the valedictorian of her high school in 1994, she moved to Los Angeles and attended a writing program at the University of Southern California. After spending 10 years writing on the west coast, she grew weary of the “monster” known as Hollywood and decided to publish Blame it on Barbara. It was a difficult decision, but one which, thanks to the overwhelming success of the book, she has not had the opportunity to regret.

About the Book:

Before her grandmother came to town, Barbara Birnbaum was just an average seventh grader at Warren G. Harding Junior High in Clarence, Indiana. She was, in fact, what some might describe as exceedingly average – average height, average grades, average looks, average everything. Her older brother and sister were the family favorites, above average in almost every way, and her younger brother and sister…well they were just weird. Over time, Barbara slowly blended into the background of her own life, not just at home but also at school where she was scarcely noticed by her classmates. Barbara never imagined that she could miss her old boring life, but that was before she was being hunted down by some of the world’s most dangerous villains!

In his hometown of Los Angeles, California, Jesse Jessup was a mischievous trouble-maker whose parents had long since washed their hands of him. They shipped him off to live with his grandmother in Clarence, Indiana, where he remained a mischievous trouble-maker whose parents had long since washed their hands of him. This big-city kid from California might as well have been from Moscow, since Los Angeles seemed just as foreign a place to be from to the other kids at Warren G. Harding Junior High.

Social misfits Jesse and Barbara find friendship in each other as they embark in the greatest adventure of their lives. Jesse’s fearlessness and Barbara’s keen insight make them a perfect team of temporary CIA agents as they inadvertently land themselves smack in the middle of a dangerous mission led by Barbara’s grandmother. They’ve got no one to depend on but each other as they face rogue SVR agents, dangerous thugs, mad scientists and their own insecurities in order to save themselves, their town and possibly even the world from certain destruction.

Meet Prudence: June 2009 Cutest Kid

I would like to introduce you to Prudence. She is the BCK Cutest Kid for June 2009.

Congratulations!

Prudence was named after the Beatles song Dear Prudence. Here are some other fun facts about this adorable little girl!

Nickname: Prue
Age: 81/2 months
Loves: Crawling & Petting the cats (more like pulling at their fur).
Doesn't Love: carrots, she has been known to spit them at the faces of anyone who is nearby.
Favorite Food: Sweet Potatoes
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite TV Show: Sid the Science Kid
Favorite Book: Things on the Farm
Favorite Animal: Cat

Funniest Moment: She's started scrunching up her nose making silly faces all the time!

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