Shining Stars: Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Simple as that!

Buy 1 Shining Star and you'll get 1 FREE!

Hurry in . . . this offer won't last long! In-Store Promotion only.

Easter Basket Goodies . . . Anamalz

Anamalz rolled into the shop in December and they are now available online too!

These amazing Anamalz are made from organic maple wood and textile products. Designed in Australia, Anamalz is brought to life through imagination, creativity and a belief in environmentally friendly products. Handcrafted and integrated with textiles, these unique animal toys have the ability to move, to look left and right, up and down and stand in different poses. A unique gift, a story teller, a toy and a companion.

A unique feature of Anamalz is that every animal has a unique code, allowing the proud new owner to register the toy online, name the animal and print out a personal certificate.

Which one is your favorite? My girls want them ALL!

Blog & Facebook promotion ONLY!
Buy 3 Anamalz and recieve a FREE calico storage bag (while supplies last).
Just mention this post to recieve your free bag. Offer valid online or in the shop.

Join us on Facebook

Beetle Creek Kids is now on Facebook!

Let's face it, some of us just aren't big into blogging. But, maybe you love Facebook? Now you can find us in both places. Of course you can find us at the shop too!

We promise to keep things current in both places so you always know what is going on. And from time to time we may have Blog Only or Facebook Only promotions (hint, hint: sign up both places).

Become a Fan now!
The first 25 people to become a fan of our facebook page will recieve 15% off coupon. Just drop us a line to let us know you are a fan and we'll email you a coupon. Super easy!

Chez Ami Trunk Show . . . Reminder

Just a quick little reminder of our Chez Ami Trunk Show this Friday evening here at Beetle Creek Kids.

If you haven't yet had a chance to see the catalog in the shop or visit the Chez Ami website, prepare to be delighted. Chez Ami is a family business based in Raleigh, North Carolina. All of their products are made in the United States (with the exception of sweaters, tights, and a few hair accessories). And, this special collection is only sold through exciting Chez Ami trunk shows like these.

Experience first hand the whimsical fabrics, unique patterns, and the exquisite detail of Chez Ami's embroideries and trimmings. Spring collections for newborns through size 16. Mom's apparel too!

Can't make it? No problem.
You can order online at http://www.chezami.com/ , but please enter my name (Charlene DeFrees) as the Party Host and Brandie Schwartz as the Sales Consultant.

Beetle Creek Kids
117 W. State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-8944
5-8pm
{light snacks & refreshments will be served}
BRING a FRIEND!!

Join the Chez Ami Party

I've got something to cure those winter doldrums. Think Spring!

You are invited to bring your friends and join us at our Spring Chez Ami and Chez Belle Trunk Show!

I cannot wait for you to see the incredible selections from each collection, feel the fabrics, try them on your children and experience first hand, what all the excitement is about.

New this Spring, check out the Check Essentials to coordinate everyone from baby brother to big sister! The largest selection of famous swimwear, many with monogram options for that personal touch! Exclusive knits for kids and Moms are always in style! And, don't miss the new FlopToppers . . . one paire of flip flops + interchangeable bow toppers = endless mix and match options!

Please come, and bring a friend!

when: Friday, February 27th

where: Beetle Creek Kids

time: 5pm to 8pm

rsvp: 610.444.8944 or support@beetlecreekkids.com

light snacks & refreshments will be served.

Want a Sneek a peek at this fantastic collection?

Visit Chez Ami now. And guess what, monogramming is always FREE!

Can't make the party? No problem.

You can order online at http://www.chezami.com/ (please enter my name as the Party Host and Brandie Schwartz as the Sales Consultant).

OR, you can view a catalog and order forms here at the shop if you prefer.

Make Way for Spring!

We are making way for Spring in the shop. Now through the end of February you can save big on select items throughout the store with savings of 30% to 50%.

And, don't miss our Valentine's display of inspired gift for you little ones!

30% off all Bucky products
30% off all Groovy Girls
50% off all floor puzzles
50% off all original art prints
50% off all penguin items
50% off High Intencity Jewelry
50% off Indearings Jewelry
50% off H2H Jewelry
50% off Myachi Hand Saks

Save Small Business from CPSIA

In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries violated the public's trust. They were selling toys containing dangerously high lead content, unsafe small parts, and chemicals that made kids sick.

The United States Congress rightly recognized that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) lacked the authority and staffing to prevent dangerous toys from being imported into the US. So, they passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in August 2008. Among other things, the CPSIA bans lead and phthalates in children's products, mandates third party testing and certification, and requires manufacturers of all goods for children under the age of 12, to permanently label each item with a date and batch number.

All of these changes will be fairly easy for large, multinational companies to comply with. Large manufacturers who make thousands of units of each item have very little incremental cost to pay for testing and updating their systems to include batch labels. Small businesses however, will likely be driven out of business by the costs of mandatory testing, to the tune of as much as $4,000 or more per item. And the few larger manufacturers who still employ workers in the United States face increased costs to comply with the CPSIA, even though American-made toys had nothing to do with the toy safety problems of 2007.

Anyone who produces or sells any of the following new or used items will be required to comply with the law: toys, books, clothing, art, music, educational supplies, materials for the learning disabled, bicycles, and more. Any uncertified item intended for children under the age of 12 will be considered contraband after February 10, 2009. It will be illegal to sell or give these items away to charities, and the government will require their destruction or permanent disposal, resulting in millions of tons of unnecessary waste, and placing an enormous strain on our landfills.

There is a clear disconnect between the sweeping nature of this law, and the narrow range of products that were problematic in 2007. The CPSIA applies standards that were put in place in reaction to the sale of toys contaminated with lead paint and toxic plastics. Rather than focus on these materials, this law imposes a guilty until proven innocent mentality on all children's products by imposing mandatory testing and certification, and in the process will kill an entire industry.

Thriving small businesses are crucial to the financial health of our nation. Let's amend the CPSIA so that all businesses large and small are able to comply and survive!

Vote Now at Change.org!