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.

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.

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/.

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.

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

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".

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!

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.

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

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 sheets. 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.

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.

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.

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

Cyber Monday Sale at Jellybeans

Biggest Sale of the Year

Cyber Monday Sale at www.shopjellybeans.com
Enter Coupon Code DECEMBER- All Day December 1st

Receive 40% Off the entire website
Our famous 2 Hour sale lasts a full 24 hours!!
Help Santa make their dreams come true
Select your favorite brands, toys, holiday gifts
diaper bags, shoes-no exclusions

Shop early to assure your favorite styles and sizes

We're even throwing in free shipping on orders
of $120 or more.
Call Your Friends-Email Your Relatives

Have Fun Shopping and Happy Holidays!

All Sales Final

Day After Turkey Day Sale at Jellybeans

Happy Turkey Day Everyone! If you live in the South Central Florida area, Jellybeans is having our biggest sale of the year, Friday, November 28. We are opening the store early at 8:00 for our doorbuster special-our entire store is reduced 40% from 8:00-10:00 am. The rest of the day, you can shop for your favorite little sweeties at 30% off. We are including all of our fall, winter, and holiday clothing in this sale,along with toys, diaper bags, and gifts. Sorry, but we will be unable to offer complimentary gift wrap and all sales are final.

Role Play Sets by Melissa and Doug

The new role play costume sets by Melissa and Doug feature all of the accessories to encourage imaginative play. The veterinarian has a stethascope that beats, the fireman has a siren, and the construction worker has tools that work. What great Christmas gifts for the 4-7 gang! Find them at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ in the Toy category.

Older Boy Gifts From Melissa and Doug

We often have customers looking for gifts for older boys. That is a really hard age to find fun and well made gifts that are moderately priced. We have found quite a few "cool" toys made by Melissa and Doug. The Card Tricks Unshuffled set was selected as one of the top ten toys for ages 8-12 by Disney's Family Fun magazine. The Chinese Checker game and the Tabletop Baseball are also great classic toys that will last for decades. Visit our older boy gift category at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ to see more great gifts for boys or girls.

Coupon Code JINGLE - Take $30 Off

Let www.shopjellybeans.com be your Santa! Enter coupon code JINGLE and receive $30 off your next order of $100 or more. This promotion good November 18-23rd. Remember shipping is also free on orders of $120. Visit our Merry Christmas category to find great gifts for all of the little sweeties on your list. If you would like store pickup, order on line and email us a note that you will be picking up your selections. We will deduct the shipping charges from your order.

We have fun tween clothing at Jellybeans

Jordan is wearing some of our fashionable tween styles.

Often, we have customers come into the store and seem really surprised that we have cute tween clothing for sizes 7-14 girls. We really try hard at market to find selections that are trendy and fashionable, yet age appropriate for those stylish girls. Price is another issue that we face also, but our collections are very well made as well as being comfy and easy care. They are a great price point for their quality. Please visit http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ and visit our girls 7-14 category

Fun Infant Holiday Clothing from Mud Pie Baby

Mud Pie is always a favorite brand of baby gifts and fun infant clothing sets. The packaging always adds a nice touch for presentation. The holiday collection for Christmas 08 is adorable this year, as well as very reasonably priced. Shop at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ to stock up on on all of these great gifts and stocking stuffers from Mud Pie Baby.

Anavini Smocked Infant Clothing For Spring 09

Anavini is one of our favorite brands here at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/. The designers use great color combinations and intricate smocked detailing to create adorable dresses, bubbles, and rompers. We fell in love with the Spring 09 line at the apparel show in Atlanta. The colors are so vibrant and the themes are such fun. Enjoy a sneak preview! The line will begin shipping in January.

Kids Christmas Pajamas at Jellybeans

Nothing is as adorable as a new holiday nightgown and robe or pajamas for Christmas morning pictures. We always have the kids open one present Christmas Eve before bedtime and the reading of "The Night Before Christmas". They know that it is their new pajamas. They run up and put on their new nightwear and snuggle down for the reading of their favorite poem. They always look so cute and are soooo excited! I always love to get the girls a cute peignoir set by Laura Dare. Visit the Merry Christmas category at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ to see all of our fun holiday nightwear.

Mandy Wearing Peaches 'N Cream at Jellybeans

Peaches and Cream Crushed Velvet Pant Set

Mandy in Peaches and Cream

This weekend I was lucky enough to have the grandchildren come to visit. Their mom and dad had a weekend event and dropped them off at my house on Friday. We had a great time and even went to the movie to see Madagascar 2. One of the highlights of their Wauchula visits, is that I can bring Mandy to the store to model for http://www.shopjellybeans.com/. We have fun and it is great to see just how cute some of our outfits look on a sassy little girl.