BYE BYE 2007!

WOW! One more year goes by...we started last year with decent gas prices and a positive outlook on our economy. Sure, gas prices are going back down NOW but did they fluctuate this past year!

I can't tell you how many people have came into the store wanting to see the new Spring...well, I have pictures of what is coming and I have an evergrowing section of already delivered Spring towards the front of the store! I sold out of all my CORKY COATS except some lightweight Seeds by Corky layette boys! I still have boots and some Fall shoe styles left. For Spring, NATURINO has started to ship as well as LIPSTIK shoes.

Jana and I are really trying to set OURSELVES apart from other boutiques in the Midwest. We are slowly going away from the usual boutique brands that EVERY BOUTIQUE online or BRICKS N MORTAR stores carry. We really want to be unique and unusual and have what no one else has. Of course, there are some of my fav brands that have such a huge line that I just have to buy...BABY LULU, CACH CACH, OLIAN MATERNITY.

HEY, if you live in a SE Chicago burb or in NW Indiana, ROYCE PHOTGRAPHY will have a rustic background for next Fall 2008. Royce mentioned that he took a apart a real rustic cabin and used the parts as an amazing background for next year. So, boys can wear plaids and fair isle sweaters vest and/or jackets. Girls can be more comfy in a coordinating outfit or dress. So, if you are savvy shopper, I have some styles left from ONE KID and CHARLIE ROCKET that would be great and at an even better price.

How lucky are we to have such great photgraphers in our area! We have something for everyone...Edda Taylor, Anna Blackman, Royce and, of course....ANN LATINOVICH!

Well, I am glad gas is under $3 a gallon and hope the economy stays on track:)

Happy Winter!

ULTIMATE BABY SHOWER

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Well the holidays are here! The year went by fast almost as fast as the winter clothes are selling. Look out for new brands this Spring and they will start shipping in early 2008. PAUL FRANK now offers layette and 7-10 kids. We also are getting swim from WES N WILLY, RUBBIES, SUBMARINE, and, CHARLIE ROCKET.

This spring we will be getting shoes from PRIMIGI, NATURINO, OILILY, LELLY KELLY AND UMI. Don't make the mistake many customers made this season. They saw our fabulous selection of shoes and waited until this month to buy. Styles are sold out as well as size selection!

Other new brands are ED HARDY, RUBBIES, SUBMARINE, AWAKE, OOH LA LA MAMA, PAUL FRANK BABY, OILILY SHOES, ROSE CAGE, TO NAME A FEW...

Jana and I look forward to your next visit and remember we would not be here without our fabulous customers:)

Holiday shop now and get 30% off

Our sale is still going on! We apologize to everyone who did not get our mailing! We sent them out weeks ago but many customers never got them...so, the sale has been extended!

30% off all kids apparel, shoes and maternity. And, additional 30% off clearance. This sale does not include crib shoes, accessories, or diaper bags.

Also, we are having the K'Ton Ton promotion. all friends and families of K'Ton Ton pre school who shop at mama i beba this week...a portion of their sale will go back to the school!

As the end of the year approaches, THANK YOU from us (JANA AND LISA) for your business. We would not be here without our fabulous customers. That is why we have these great sales!!!!!!!!!!!

HUGE THANKSGIVING SALE STARTS THURSDAY 11/15!

We are having our huge sale for THANKSGIVING..the sale starts this Thursday. Everything is 30% off...shoes, clothing for baby/toddler/child/maternity, and additional 30% off clearance. We only do this a few times a year. So, stock up on Holiday gifts...if you wait it will be gone! We are having the sale until Saturday November 24th. We are open from 10-7 M-F, Saturday November 17 from 10-5 and Friday November 23rd from 9-7 and Saturday November 24 from 9-7. We will be closed on THANKSGIVING!

On Friday November 23rd we added accessories---yes, ALL accessories are 15% off...diaper bags, blankets, tights. This does not include special orders, pre-sells!

On Saturday November 24th, we have added 20% off remaining winter coats and remaining holiday.

We do not adjust prior purchases and we cannot hold any items. First come first deal!

Check out our web site at www.mamaibeba.com. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

GOOD NEWS! mama i beba is going up in sizes!

Many customers have been asking us to go up in size. So, we are going up to size 7 and 8 in girls...starting this Spring! We ordered bathing suits, casual separates, special occasion dresses, shoes to size 3 and 4, and PAUL FRANK. We did a test this FALL and brought a few bigger girl sizes in and they blew out of the store (tip...BEAUTIFUL GIRL just shipped us some cool fringe jeans up to size 8).

I don't know about you, but I finally put away all my kids summer clothes and put all the Winter clothes out. Much to my dismay, I needed a new jacket and tights for my daughter and cords for my son. Luckily, mama i beba still has an incredble selection left. We did some fashion shows recently and our CORKY COATS and holiday dresses were very well received...so those are getting very low in stock. We also bought those great lurex dressy tights from the DUTCH brand MP...they come in pink, gold, silver lurex. They really pop in a picture!

We also got some great tops in for maternity. Plus the new FLEURVILLE and PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM diaper bags are in!

HAPPY FALL!

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OK...To those anxiously awaiting the GREGGY GIRL order coming in...you have a longer wait! I was told last week by the customer service rep @G Girl that there was a fire in their overseas manufacturer's plant. But, I would know more this week. To date, the orders have not cleared customs and from my experience, we will not see that order until NOVEMBER. But it will be worth the wait.

Soon, I will have the SPRING/SUMMER special occasion dresses. Since holiday dresses are selling out pretty fast, I ordered more for next season. We have had fashion shows which really moved our fall clothes especially girls 2t to 6x/7.

Our selection of maternity is fabulous. We have dressy dresses, shower dresses, jeans and more jeans, fun tops, sexy tops, nursing friendly tops, and that perfect work pant...in browns and blacks in your choice of fabrics and styles.

The new PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM bags are here. We sold 6 of them do to pre orders but the ones I have left are fab...see our site www.mamaibeba.com go to shop now and go to diaper bags.

Shoes are blowing out fast and boots are starting to move,too. We also have a few CORKY COATS left and around 5 are on backorder for GIANNI, JACKSON, THE TWINS, DANICA AND BABY MARIA.

Our layette section is the best we ever had in terms of selection/variety/price. So, if you need a baby gift...NOW IS THE TIME!

Also, we are selling off our floor sample crib set from MADDIE BOO. It's the NICOLETTE set which includes a 18" dupioni pink silk skirt with matching tassels, an extra padded bumper with coordinating fabrics and extra long silk ties, a matching crib sheet, and a matching blanket. This set retailed for $799, get it now for $400 plus $40 to ship in the continental US. This set is on a beautiful white painted metal crib...an antique. The paint is an issue but if you need it for displays or whatever please ask!

We also have 2-3 piece SERENA AND LILY crib sets available 1/2 off. We have the CHARLIE and LULU.

HAPPY FALL!