Spring Infant Clothing From Kissy Kissy

Our first early spring shipment of Kissy Kissy has arrived. Can you believe it? We are especially excited that it is for boys. The Mighty Jungle and Tiny Trunks collections feature fun jungle themed animals and are made of Kissy Kissy's super super soft pima cotton. The group is complete with day wear, footies, rompers, and convertible gowns, and blankets. Visit www.shopjellybeans.com often as they will be online very soon.

What Is Black Friday?

Everyone gets really excited about Black Friday. Jellybeans is opening at 8am with 40% off our entire store until 11 am. Everything will be reduced 30% for the remainder of the day. But what is Black Friday really all about?

I have found two definitions as to the Black Friday designation.

In 1975, the economy was really poor (does that sound familiar), and retailers across the USA decided to post huge after Thanksgiving sales. Even though economic times were bad, it turned out to be a huge shopping day, complete with traffic jams and crowd control issues. Since then, the day after Thanksgiving has been known as Black Friday.

From a retail standpoint Black Friday may mean the beginning of the season that they go 'in the black', that is they make money. In accounting, negatives were written in red ink, while positive amounts were written in black ink. Thus, Black Friday is when the books begin to see more black ink marks then red! In other words, the profit that retailers make for the year should be the amount of their sales for the month of December.

TeePee's For The Kids Thanksgiving Table

Here is another cute idea for the kids Thanksgiving table. I saw this on Disney's Family Fun Magazine's website.
Historically, an Indian tepee was made from a cone of long poles and a hide covering that appeared shiny white until the hearth fire cured it. Construct a village of similarly handsome -- though edible -- tepees with this food craft.
Ingredients
Sugar cones
Confectioners' sugar
Unsalted butter
Vanilla extract
Cake-decorating icing
Decorative candies
Toothpicks

Instructions
In a mixing bowl with an electric beater set at low speed, mix 2 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of softened, unsalted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable. Stir in a bit of milk, if needed.
Use the icing to lightly frost eight ice cream sugar cones, then place them in the freezer for a few minutes until the icing hardens.
Now use tubes of cake-decorating icing to draw linear patterns and images and glue on decorative candies. For lodgepoles, insert toothpicks into the tip of each cone

Jellybeans Giveaway Winner

The winner of our Thanksgiving prize giveaway is Ashley Fiquette of Lakeland, Florida. Ashley, we will have your gift package in tomorrow's mail.

New Product: Bottomline Initial Diapers

These cute new disposable diapers by Bottomline Diapers will be arriving any day at Jellybeans. Your BottomLine gift contains five(5) disposable diapers, with the initial and a coordinating graphic imprinted on them, nestled in an organza bag. We use diapers that fit babies from 10 to 16 lbs. The organza bag measures 10"H. The price is $10 for a gift that will make a statement at any baby shower. Visit www.shopjellybeans.com for more baby gift ideas.

Turkey Cookies For The Kids Table

Here is a great idea for the kids table that they will also enjoy making. These fun turkey cookies start with striped shortbread cookies, a chocolate covered cherry, candy corn, and canned icing. What could be easier!
Turkey Cookies - Simple and Oh so cute!
Ingredients:40 fudge striped cookies
1/4 cup chocolate frosting
two 5 oz. Pkgs. Chocolate covered cherries
20 pieces of candy corn
Place 20 cookies on a flat surface, solid chocolate side down. With frosting attach a chocolate-covered cherry to the top of each base cookie. Position another cookie perpendicular to each base cookie; attach with frosting. With a dab of frosting, attach one piece of candy corn to the front of each cherry for the head. Let stand until set. Makes 20 cookies

Delight Your Little Cowgirl Or Cowboy

Your little cowboy or cowgirl will be super excited Christmas morning when Gund's mechanical rocking horse is sitting under the tree. This plush horse with a fluffy mane and tail features expressive eyes and a red harness and ivory trimmed saddle. He makes galloping and neighing sounds when his ear is pressed. His head moves up and down and his tail moves back and forth. Best of all, shipping is free on Gund's rocking horse at www.shopjellybeans.com.

Kid's Christmas Pajamas by Squiggles

Your infant and toddler boys and girls will be sooo cute Christmas morning in their Christmas pajamas by Squiggles. They are made of 100% super soft pima cotton and have the cutest and most detailed appliques. Click on the link to see all of our holiday pajamas.

Family Christmas Portraits

It is the time of year when all of our sweet families are taking their Christmas photos for cards and letters. Jame and her cute family are all dressed in Jellybeans. Maci Kate is wearing Mulberry Street and Crews is in his Funtasia Too reversible Santa romper. Maci Kate is also wearing Designer's Touch glitter ballet slipper. Both outfits are available at www.shopjellybeans.com. Aren't they all adorable? Mom and Dad too!!

Meet Micah Steven Nicholson

My good friends Stephen and Amy are missionaries in South Africa. They are the proud parents of their second little baby boy. He came home with them today and big brother Vusi is sooo proud. Vusi is wearing his Rabbit Moon from Jellybeans. We'll get Micah all decked out soon. I'm sending hugs and kisses from all of the Bailey's to the Nicholson family.

LeZaMe Elegant Paisley Dresses

These two adorable styles arrived today from Le'ZaMe. The smocked bishop and a-line sheath are both done in a sophisticated burgundy and goldenrod paisley print that is perfect for any dressy event. Add a monogram to the sheath for a special look.

18 Kids and Counting Wear Jellybeans

Kelly called last night and told me to turn on 18 Kids and Counting. The family had taken a field trip to an ostrich farm, and then went home to prepare scrambled ostrich eggs. Little Jordan was sitting up so big in her Le'ZaMe smocked cherry dress that we sent when she was born. We enjoy this show, and the encouragement and family values that the Duggar family portray.

Aunt Betty's Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Are you craving that taste of dressing? Fix this quick weeknight casserole for your family. Prepare it the night before, then all you have to do while Dad is bathing the kids is bake the casserole and prepare a salad or vegetable. The Louis Rich oven roasted chicken works great if you don't have time to stew your chicken.

1 (8 oz) pkg. seasoned bread stuffing (Pepperidge Farm)

1 stick butter

1 cup water

2 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken ( about 4 lrg. breast)

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3/4 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 1/2 cup Grated Cheese for topping

Mix packaged stuffing with melted butter & water; toss lightly to blend. Place half of the mixture in a buttered 12 x 8 dish. Mix diced chicken, onion, onion tops, celery, mayonnaise & salt. Spread over stuffing mixture. Top with remaining stuffing mixture. Beat eggs slightly and add to milk. Pour evenly over stuffing mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Take out 1 hour before baking; spread with 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup Bake in a 325 degree oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with grated cheese. Return to oven for 10 minutes.

This is the cutest little Christmas longall with rhumba bottom for your 12-18-24 month little girl. The cute Mary Janes also are available in size 5-12. Don't forget big sister. Her dress has a reversible ribbon for extended wear.

New Holiday Books at Jellybeans

I love Christmas children's books. Each year at market, we have such fun selecting our Christmas books. Visit our Holiday Gifts category at http://www.shopjellybeans.com/ to view our great selection of Christmas books and gifts.

Thanksgiving Giveaway at Jellybeans

Comment on www.shopjellybeans.blogspot.com anytime between November 7 and November 22 and you are automatically entered to win our Gund super soft turkey and Mayflower puzzle.

Winner will be announced on November 23rd. If you leave an anonymous comment, don't forget to include your name.

Cute Ollie Baby Gingerbread for the Holidays

We love these soft and comfy Ollie Baby Gingerbread Boy and Girl pant sets by Ollie Baby for the holidays. The are whimsical, yet trendy. View all of our adorable holiday selections at www.shopjellybeans.com

The King and Queen of Halloween

My good friends have always been the best at Halloween. Glenn always made the best costumes for his kids and Sue always went out of her way to have great Halloween atmosphere at their home. Even though they have moved away, I see that they are still continuing in their traditions. Cheers to Robin Hood and his fairy princess!