mama i beba opens store #2 in New Buffalo, MI

Sorry for not blogging! We have been very busy with the new store. Yes, we opened #2 back in June. We have shoes/maternity/kids clothes at the new store.

But don't forget about Highland, that is still our flagship store. We are slowly getting Fall in. Many manufacturers are importing the fabrics/labor until very late because the economy is so poor. but we have pictures of what has been ordered.

We only have 3 spots left for the fabulous Ann Latinovich sittings we are offering as a gift from us to you. All you need to do, is spend $150 before tax to qualify for this gift. What you get is a free mini session with the ultra-talented Ann. These will be held at her NEW Munster location.

We look forward to seeing you especially in New Buffalo! That address is 9 W. Mechanic, Behind Nancys just off of Whittaker Street. The phone is 269.469.1007. Hours are Mondays through Fridays noonish until 6 PM, Saturdays and Sundays noonish until dusk.

DRESS SALE!

We are starting our huge dress sale. The sale starts Thursday April 10 until April 19th. We are discounting all our dresses from newborn to size 10 years. That includes maternity, too!

All kids clearance items will be $25 and under!

Check out our shoes, diaper bags, hair accessories, shoes, and gift items.

We look forward to your next visit!

mama i beba has up to size 10 girls!

We finally did it! After many customers asked us to go up in sizes for girls...we did it! We have the following brands up to size 8 and even 10: INDYGO, ZAZA COUTURE, C'EST CHOUETTE, TRACTOR JEANS, LIPSTIK. We also have shoes coming up to a youth 4.

Unfortunately, boys demand is not here...YET! We still go up to size 6 boys.

Our maternity this SPRING is beautiful. Bright oranges and patterns. Tunics and Capris. Jeans and more jeans.

SPRING IS COMING, HANG IN THERE!

LISA AND JANA

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

WE ARE SPONSORING THE ULTIMATE BABY SHOWER! IT'S AT THE CALPHALON CENTER (CALPHALONCULINARYCENTER.COM) AT 1000 W. WASHINGTON-CHICAGO. AND, THE BEST PART IT'S FREE! THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 FROM 12:30-5. OTHER SPONSORS ARE ANN LATINOVICH PHOTOGRAPHY, CRYO CELL, NEW DELIVERIES, GA GA GOURMET AND SERENITY. BASICALLY, NEW AND EXPECTANT MOMS CAN LEARN ABOUT COOKING FOR BABY, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, CORD BLOOD BANKING, PRENATAL/INFANT MESSAGES, SHOP BOUTIQUE SHOES/APPAREL, AND DOULA AND MIDWIVES. THE BEST PART IS THERE WILL BE FOOD AND DRINK PLUS RAFFLE PRIZES WILL BE OFFERED ALL DAY LONG!

RSVP BY 1/31 TO JAQUELEEN 708.441.9480

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!!!!!!!!!!!