Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Thanks from Jellybeans


We want to thank everyone for helping make 2008 a great year at Jellybeans. Things have really been hard for everyone with the crazy gas prices and then the bottom falling out of our economy. Retail has been quite different this year. We have had more sales and promotions and have cut way back on new merchandise. At spring market, we examined each piece more carefully and discussed quality, style, and price point. I think that we have come up with a nice selection of Easter dresses, play clothes, and shoes. We still have all of your favorite brands, but maybe not the higher priced pieces in each collection. We have started added new items in our Spring 2009 New Arrivals category. We want to give our great family and friends at www.shopjellybeans.com a step up on our fall and winter sale. Enter coupon code FRIENDS at checkout to receive an extra 25% off our fall and winter merchandise that has already been reduced 30% to 50%. Have fun shopping! This coupon good until January 2.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Penny Laine Papers Autograph Frames

These Baby First Visitor autograph frames by Penny Laine Papers are the perfect gift to take to the new baby while he or she is in the hospital. The cute frame holds a 4 x 6 photo and comes with an attached pen. All of the little ones visitors can sign and help create a wonderful keepsake. Adorable baby books by Penny Laine Papers are also available at www.shopjellybeans.com.


Saturday, December 27, 2008

3 Marthas New Puppy Kisses Collection




Start the new year right with a fresh look for your little girl or boy. 3 Martha's has created a whimsical and sweet appliqued puppy pattern in gingham and checks. Puppies have always been used for little boy patterns, but this sweet pink and green fabric is adorable for little princesses as well. Puppy Kisses is probably my favorite of all the 3 Marthas and we have all of the pieces in both the boy and girl designs at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Happy New Year from Jellybeans

Out with the old-In with the new! www.shopjellybeans.com is preparing for our new spring collections. They are sooo adorable and our Easter dresses are unbelievably beautiful. Our winter, fall, and holiday collections have been discounted 30 to 50% off. Take advantage of these great savings and stock up on your cool weather favorites. We will start posting our new spring arrivals soon, so keep visiting our website.

Monday, December 22, 2008

HoHoHo Came to Jellybeans!!

I'm not so sure about that man in red!

WOW! What a pretty tree


Your fur is soft Santa

Why do you talk like Granddaddy, Santa?
Tyson and his Boo Boo walked across the street from Jellybeans to look at the fountain and Christmas decorations. We couldn't believe our eyes when Santa came strolling down the sidewalk. He was in town doing one last check for good little girls and boys. Yes, Tyson made the GOOD list. We know that Santa is going to make all of his dreams come true, and we hope that yours do too! Merry Christmas




Yum Yum! What a Treat


In just two days, my house goes from a one person cottage to a 10 person hotel and restaurant. It is sooo much fun, but takes a lot of planning and cooking. My number 3 is home for college and great in the kitchen. Last night at 10:00 she decided to make one more batch of cookies. We settled on the Ghiradelli Cookie recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag-Oh My Goodness-I think that these are the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever tasted! They are crispy on the edges and chewy in the center. I used a tablespoon to drop them on the baking sheet and lined my pans with silpat. I have learned the secret to baking cookies is using a silpat, only putting in one cookie sheet at at time in the center of the oven, and only placing 9 to 12 cookies per sheet. It takes patience and time, but is well worth the effort. I also have two ovens, and that helps. Oh yeah, don't forget to finish that last minute shopping at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/. We will upgrade your $150 clothing order to overnight express until noon tomorrow.

Merry Christmas!


Ghiradelli Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 4 Dozen

Ingredients:
2 1 4 cups unsifted flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter at room temperature

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 eggs

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Stir flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and cream again until fluffy. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Gently stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, keeping cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Away in a Manger


During all of the last minute shopping and preparations for Christmas Day, don't get caught up in the hubbub and forget to take time to reflect on the reason that we celebrate. Enjoy this last Sunday, before Christmas and worship with your family in church. Read the Christmas story with your children and make sure that they understand the "Most Wonderful Gift of All".

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Big Family Event at Jellybeans

A beautiful gown for a beautiful bride

My two girls-the bride and her maid of honor
Jenny and my new son in law

The bride and the Venezuelan designer of her gown

The girls having fun!
This past weekend my middle daughter was married in West Palm Beach. The wedding was in her new mother in law's garden. Daniel's family is from Venezuela and the ceremony celebrated the blending of cultures. I was in charge of the designer port a potties! I never knew that I would have to mortgage my home to rent bathrooms-but they were very nice -complete with fresh flowers and french soaps. I am posting just a few photos from our digital camera. I know that the professional shots will be unbelievable. Enjoy learning a little bit more about my family!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Lahna and Laryn Love Jellybeans





Lahna and Laryn are all ready for Santa in their adorable Rosie Posie outfits from http://www.shopjellybeans.com/. They will look so sweet all snuggled up in their granddaddy's lap Christmas Eve wearing their Laura Dare crushed velvet Christmas pajamas. I'm sure that he will be reading the Christmas Story from the Book of Luke.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Only Two Weekends Until Christmas


Just Two Weekends before Christmas and all throught the town
Everyone is running around like a crazy clown.
The mall is as busy as busy can be
and Wal Mart is not the place I want to see.
The children are nestled all snug in their bed
while visions of cyberspace dance in my head.
I click on www.shopjellybeans.com
and try to fire up my CD Rom.
I speak not a word but go straight to my work
and fill up my basket with no help from a clerk.
My choices are perfect, from clothes to a toy.
They can't help but bring a sack full of joy.
I didn't even have to fight the mall
and best of all there is FREE SHIPPING for all.

Happy Holidays from Jellybeans Children's Boutique



Sunday, December 7, 2008

Jellybeans Favorite Cookies


Every year my husband Walter and baby daughter Amy made hundreds of different cookies together the day after Thanksgiving. I always went Christmas shopping and came home late and tired to the biggest disaster area of the world. They were oblivious to the mess and cookies were on racks all over the kitchen counter. They had such a good time baking that it was well worth the clean up effort. After several slight recipe changes the following recipe was voted the best and favorite by our family and friends. It is a variation of a Martha Stewart Oatmeal Cookie recipe.

Bailey's Famous Martha Stewart Cookies

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups oatmeal

1 cup chocolate covered raisins

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup heath bars , put in baggie and crushed with hammer-Amy's job

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour and baking soda, and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium high speed until light and fluffy-2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice during mixing. Add egg, and mix on high speed to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the flour a bit at a time on low speed until well combined. Add oatmeal, raisins, chocolate chips, and toffee pieces, mix to combine.

Spooon by tablespoons onto silpat lined baking shText Coloreets. Bake until light brown 8 to 1o minutes. The secret of this cookie is the baking-the edges should be brown and the center a lighter color. You want them to be crispy on the edges and gooey in the center. They are really good. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.
We have already eaten one batch at Thanksgiving and I am making and freezing another tonight.
Your little one will be entertained while you are baking with the Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set. It is such a great toy with lots of velcro cookies to be cut, baked, and decorated.





Friday, December 5, 2008

Fun Holiday Jewelry at Jellybeans






We have found a great little jewelry company that has adorable holiday bracelets and necklaces. If we receive your order by December 22, holiday delivery is guaranteed. The bright crystals and whimsical charms are adored by little girls and appreciated by moms. I really love the Ho Ho Ho bracelet with the Santa charm. Jewelry is a great stocking stuffer and a keepsake of a joyous family Christmas. The Jingle necklace and Ho Ho Ho bracelet are $38. The enamel Santa necklace is $28.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Emma Grace in her Anavini Christmas dress


Emma Grace is all ready for a sleigh ride in the adorable ornaments bishop smocked dress by Anavini. She looks so cute in this lightweight cord dress that is accented with pink and green smocked Christmas ornaments hanging from the neckline. Her momma also bought the brown and pink Brooke houndstooth Pedipeds to complete her festive look.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Holiday Shopping on Main Street - December 4th

Jellybeans Children's Boutique joins
The Magnolia Tree and
Cat's on Main
for a fun holiday shopping night on Main Street
Thursday, December 4th - 6:00-8:00 PM

Special Treats and Surprise Markdowns
Maybe a little eggnog too!

Complimentary Gift Wrap and Our Special Customer Service

For our online shoppers - www.shopjellybeans.com
is open 24 hours a day for your holiday shopping fun