Double Wham Thank You Ma'am!

I received several messages from customers who asked me to extend my 50% off sale I had last Saturday. Sadly, some were out of town due to New Year's and they were unable to attend. After thinking about it I decided to do something extra fun.  Keep reading.....


Not only is Peapods going to have a great sale on all our clothing & shoes with up to 75% off savings, BUT to celebrate a big announcement regarding my photography business, your name will also be entered for a FREE portrait session which includes no sitting fee and one free 8x10. YAY!!!! When the winner's name is announced, so will my exciting news.


That's why I'm calling this the "Double Wham Thank You Ma'am Sale"!
Here's how it works:
1. Select your clothing & shoes purchases from our fantastic selection.
2. Put your hand in the fancy bowl, close your beautiful peepers, and pick a ticket from the bowl.
    Ticket amounts vary from 30% all the way to 75% off! That's some awesome savings right there.
3. Read what it says and then jump up and down with joy at the savings you just picked.
4. Write your name and contact info on the back of your savings ticket and drop it in the other fancy
    bowl:)
5. While your doing that Ms. Peapods will be deducting your savings off your purchase.
6. Winner of the portrait session will be announced in 1 week.
    If you win you will be jumping up and down with joy again and you will then understand
    why I named this sale the "Double Wham Thank You Ma'am Sale" 
Sale starts tomorrow, Thurs January 5th and ends Saturday Jan 7th
Hours are Thurs & Fri 10:30-2:30 & Sat 10-2
See you at Peapods!!!   

It's 2012 & I'm Happy About It!!!

A new year means a new start or new goals for most. As I sit here writing down my goals for 2012,
I realize how different this year's list is compared to last year's. Last year I primarily just wanted to focus on getting through the year in peace. This year I'm listing detailed goals that I WILL stick to and work on.

Here are a few professional goals: There will be some positive changes/restructuring at Peapods. Teacup Cottage will see some absolutely cool additions & my photography business will have some very unique & innovative changes. Needless to say I'm very excited about 2012.

On a personal note, aside from self improvement goals such as praying more & saying I love you more, I've also resolved to learn French. I'm already fluent in Spanish but because one of my dreams is to one day visit France, especially Paris, I thought it would be one step closer to that dream if I learned the language. With that said, I hope each & every one of you welcome 2012 with open arms & excitement the way I am. It's going to be grand year for all of us. I deeply appreciate your business & feel you are each a part of my Peapods/Teacup Cottage family. Love to all of you & Bonne annee!!! (Happy New Year in French :)

10-2:30 Saturday Only!

{Peapods} 2011 Blowout Sale!!!

New Year's Hours & SALE!!!!

Peapods will be closed today & Friday but will open Saturday 10-2:30 for our annual
New Year's Eve Blowout Sale!!! All clothes & shoes will be
50% off our already great prices!!! Great time to stock up for kid's winter growth
spurts & next year's wardrobe at rock bottom prices. See you Saturday!!!

SUPER Saturday Sale

For 1 day only Peapods is having a 30% off  ALL fall/winter clothing & shoes. This is HUGE savings with our already great prices on high quality brands. Door opens at 9 am. We will be closed Thurs & Fri for Thanksgiving but will reopen Saturday for this outstanding sale. Remember early bird gets the worm.

~Say Cheese~

Instead of saying cheese, during parties we actually say "Sweet Tea". However, during photo session time we don't say either one of these. We simply laugh at my goofiness. This time of the year is my favorite time to take portraits. It's that in between time when the leaves have changed and are scattered on the ground but the grass is still green. The sun isn't as harsh in the sky either which makes lighting fantastic. The past few weekends I've been booked solid with families wanting portraits for Christmas. Each session has turned out absolutely beautiful. I have so many ideas swirling around in my head for my next sessions. I have some dates still available, so if you're interested in booking a session, email me at whitney.carmean@gmail.com. Only those wanting gorgeous portraits need apply:) I hope to see you through my lens.

~2nd Hand Chic is 1st Class~

*I've had a few conversations with people in my travels recently about 2nd hand shopping. I think when some folks hear the word "used" they think of old & yucky. Let me tell you, it's just the opposite. At Peapods we only take the best in kid's brands. We carry items from France, Italy, England, and of course our well-known brands such as Gymboree, Gap, and a host of others. Some still have the tags on them.
*One girl said, "But yea, they've been worn". Well, years ago when I worked at Hecht Company I saw many things happen to clothes purchased new. Stop and think, a majority of those clothes you've purchased have been tried on by many different people with many different hygiene standards. You try them on in the fitting room and then take your purchases home from the mall thinking it's brand new when in fact it's been tried on by at least 10 different people before you. To me that's yucky and I've seen it 1st hand. At most shops like mine, customers bring in items freshly laundered & every time I take the lid off of a container it reminds me of a Snuggle commercial. Smells great:) 
*Also, while some of my customers are like me & have a set shopping budget, I've found some of the smartest shoppers who shop consignment don't necessarily need to. Some of my customers could easily fly to Paris & purchase a suitcase full of clothing spending huge amounts of money. They have great jobs and take awesome vacations several times a year. Why don't they spend huge amounts on kid's clothing? They're smart. Here's a big shopping light bulb moment...kid's clothing is a temporary purchase. While you & I can wear items for many seasons, children normally get 1 season out of a wardrobe if you're lucky. I'm not saying don't buy new ever. I purchase new items in my travels and mix them with my 2nd hand finds. I'm merely saying, 2nd hand shopping today is a totally different shopping experience than it was 20 or more years ago.
*So if you've never considered it, check it out. You'll be pleasantly surprised on how well you can dress you're children for much less. Besides the savings, it's a lot of fun too:)

Whit

I'm Thankful For....

Once Halloween is over it's time to prep for one of my favorite holidays..Thanksgiving:) This year my kids & I are going to focus on all we have to be thankful for and we're going to do so for all to see. How you ask? Well, we're going to have a "Thankful Tree" in our home. It's very easy to make. Here's what I mean:

 You could adapt this idea to whatever your personal decorating style may be. I love anything modern/retro, French country, rustic, & vintage looking. My family's Thankful Tree will most likely be a very large branch I plan to secure in a heavy vintage solid wood box.I'm spray painting it all white so I can use it for Christmas as well. I also plan to cut out leaf & bird shapes from scrapbook paper instead of the little circles shown in the picture above. Larger pieces will make it easier for your kids to write on. For the smaller scale version above which would look great on a buffet table I've included the link below to a cool blog that shows how to make it. Lastly, let me just say I am thankful for all my wonderful customers who shop in my store, consign with me, and all my Teacup Cottage families who have attended or celebrated events & camp with me. You will all be on my Thankful Tree this year. Thank you.


Whit
here's the link>>:)  http://www.simplyvintagegirl.com/blog/index.php/2010/11/27/the-thankful-tree/

Holiday Event

I'm planning an event at Teacup Cottage this year with Mrs. Claus as the hostess.
Keep checking the blog for further details. It's going to be an adorable event!

Had to Share:)

 I was going through my galleries tonight & came across old pics of parties & camp and thought they were too cute not to share.  I especially love the pics with faces..lol! Can you tell we have a ton of fun?!  

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Peapods~Friday is the 1st Day of Fall!

Crisp air, hoodies, boots, falling leaves, kids in school, high school football games, pumpkins, Halloween. These are just a few reason why I'm excited Friday is the 1st day of Fall. Not only does the arrival of fall excite me but this year I'm excited about our fall/winter inventory. We've received some awesome brands this season. Here are just a few: Juicy Couture, 7 for All Mankind, Mini Boden, Ugg, Burberry, Janie & Jack, Hannah A., Le Top, Bay Lulu, and of course lots of Gymboree & Gap. We're not limited to just attire. We also have some great bath sets as well as baby equipment & gear. Be sure to stop in to check out all the goodies! 

Not Computer Saavy Like Bill Gates:(

By looking at my blog you can see there are quite a few pictures missing. Well, guess what?...I've done it again. Leave it to me to do something wrong computer-wise. I was recently invited to join Google+ by a friend to be part of a test group and I had no idea all my images for both my blogs were linked in with it so as I was trying to move the albums around I accidentally deleted them. Eventually I'll fill them all in but I'm sure some of you were wondering what happened.  Lastly, summer camp starts Monday..YAY!!!! It's going to be a blast. If your child comes to camp Monday, please make sure she has a packed lunch, snack, and at least 2 drinks. We do many activities which leaves our campers hungry & thirsty by snack time. Looking forward to seeing everyone! I'm going to get off the computer now before I mess something else up. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

~Correction~ on Camp Dates

Yesterday i posted camp dates for August incorrectly. The post below has been corrected with camp dates being August 8-12. ps..notice the lower case i....please forgive my bad capitalization. i spilled coffee on my keyboard right before i typed the incorrect dates so i'll blame it on that:) Then, after i spilled my coffee i somehow knocked the wireless adapter from the front of my computer and stepped on it.  i am the "Queen of Clumsy". However, after a bad start to my day, when i arrived to camp, my beautiful campers turned my bad day completely around. How lucky am i to go to work and see smiling faces all day? pretty lucky i think:) Hope your day goes good everyone. So far i'm off to a great start!

                                                                            ~Smiles!~

*Camp* August 8-12

Yesterday was the 1st day of July camp. July camp filled up very quickly and August camp will probably be filled in the next week or so. There are still some spots available so if you are interested in signing up your child, email me your postal mailing address and an information packet will be sent to you. email me at whitney.carmean@gmail.com

Reminder:)

       

Last Chance

It's your last chance for a good selection. 40% off all summer clothing & shoes. It will still be warm during back to school so stock up now on some back to school attire at rock bottom prices. 

Sizes newborn to teen

Peapods Open Thurs & Friday 10:30-2:30 and Saturday 10-2:30

American Girls Rock:)

Be sure to stop by Peapods for our 30% off summer sale. Also, our July camp is full but we still have spots available in our August camp. Email me your mailing address & I'll send you a camp packet with details. whitney.carmean@gmail.com.  Happy July 4th!!!

4th of July Sale

Camp in 2 Days

Monday will be here in a jiffy. Looking forward to seeing my returning campers & some new faces this year. We're getting ready to celebrate everything girly so get ready for the glitter, the glam, & the fun. See you all Monday!

June Camp Spots Available

We still have spots available in our June & August camps. July is now full. If you are interested in June camp, contact me asap as it begins next week. whitney.carmean@gmail.com   See you soon!!!

Summer Camp 2011

Tomorrow is the 1st day of June which means it's time for me to start prepping the cottage for our June camp. I still have spots available if you are interested in reserving your child's spot. This year's camp is going to be more fun than any other year we've had it. To reserve your child's spot email me at whitney.carmean@gmail.com. See you In June!!

Register for Summer Camp

Camp spaces are starting to fill up. If you are interested in signing up your child, email me your postal mailing address at whitney.carmean@gmail.com to get our info packet. If you've already emailed me and you haven't received a response, I'll be answering all 124 emails today and getting your camp & party info out to you:)  I may need an office assistant soon to keep on top of everything. With 3 kids and 3 businesses it can get a tad wacky so let me say thank you for your patience and I look forward to seeing everyone at camp, parties, and at Peapods. Enjoy your day friends!

Reminder:)

Tomorrow is Peapods annual bag sale. Be there at 9 am or be square. See you in the morning!!!

Peapods Annual Bag Sale

The sale everyone anticipates each year has arrived. Saturday February 26th Peapods will open at 9:00 a.m for our annual bag sale. Fill our bags to the rim with all the clothing & shoes you can fit for merely $20 a bag. All top name brands including Mini Boden, Ralph Lauren, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Hollister, and many more. Early shoppers get the best pick so see you at 9:00 a.m.  

Summer Camp Dates

I've had many requests for camp dates so due to popular demand...here they are:)

• June 20-24
• July  18-22
• Aug   8-12

If you would like a camp packet to sign your child up, please email me your mailing address at whitney.carmean@gmail.com  or you can pick one up from Peapods during business hours of Thurs-Fri 10:30-2:30 & Sat. 10:00-2:30
I'm looking forward to seeing my regular campers as well as brand new ones this year. I have a lot of exciting activities planned. Also, don't think this is just a camp for the tiny ones. Along with the younger campers, we are also catering to older campers this year. I realize all my girls are growing and still like coming to camp so I've planned a lot of age appropriate activities for each age group. It's going to be another summer of "girls rule"!!!            

Are You a Stylish Mom?

 

Peapods currently has a NEW  Rock Star Baby Pram in stock designed by Jon Bon Jovi & Tico Torres.  Seen on the streets of New York City, LA, & DC, this is definitely for the stylish mom. Selling for an average of $499... our price of $295 is a bargain for this designer pram. Only one in stock. 

Peapods SALE

Peapods is having a 25% off already low prices on children's quality brands. Take 25% off all clothing & shoes. Included in sale are Italian/European designer coats & shoes, boutique labels, & well known brands such as Gymboree, Gap, & much more.
*Sale is only on clothing & shoes. All other items such as equipment & gear are excluded.

Friday the 10th is Kid's Night at Teacup Cottage

Need someone to watch the kids while you shop or go out to dinner? Friday December 10th Teacup Cottage will have play time for kids between 6 pm. & 10 pm.  Whitney & staff will be supervising this fun evening. Cost is $8.00/child per hour with siblings 1/2 price. Kids can dress up, sing karaoke, watch movies, and much more. To reserve your child's spot email me at whitney.carmean@gmail.com and include your name, your child's name & age, and your contact number. See you Friday December 10th!