What Do We Accept on Consignment?

We accept spring items January through March

• spring jackets, splash suits and rubber boots
• lightweight long-sleeve tops and pants
• t-shirts, hoodies and lightweight sweaters
• capri pants and spring dresses
• christening gowns and other formal wear
• lightweight sleepers and pyjamas

We accept summer items April through June

• t-shirts, tank tops, shorts and sundresses
• sandals, sun hats, bathing suits
• short-sleeve summer weight sleepers and pyjamas
• outside toys

We accept fall items July through September

• fall jackets, splash suits and rubber boots
• long sleeve shirts, hoodies and sweaters
• jeans, cords and other heavier pants
• fall boots and slippers
• long sleeve heavier sleepers and pyjamas
• Hallowe'en costumes (accepted until Oct 15th)

We accept winter items October through Decemeber

• long sleeve shirts and heavy sweaters
• jeans, cords, and other heavy pants
• fleece pyjamas and sleepers
• Christmas dresses and outfits
• slippers

All year round we accept:

•  exersaucers, highchairs, playpens (please contact us to ensure that your items meets the required standards for resale and to ensure that we have space)
• toys, books, baby carriers and baby gear

We accept winter outerwear from September to December 15th approximately.

That was a blast! Thank you Breakfast Television!!

WOW!!   Who knew that getting up at 5am could be so much fun! What a blast it was to take part this morning in four segments with Jenna Khan and the B T.V crew all filmed live on location at the shop!!  Thank you to all of you who tuned in to check us out-now I just need to get my hands on a copy of the show as I was unable to set the VCR this morning to tape!!  If you were able to tape, or have a copy of this morning's show you could kindly send me?  Thank you to Trevor and Breakfast Television for giving us the opportunity to promote our little shop and all of our great products and services!!

The BBB on Breakfast T.V!!!!

EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE WITH YOU!

We have been invited by BREAKFAST TELEVISION to take part this Friday morning March 6th in a fun segment to be taped at The Baby Bin Boutique!!!  We would like to invite you all to tune in if you can, and check us out!!  Some of the topics we will be discussing include:

Things you should have in a nursery (ie. Convenience vs. Necessity)

New products on the market

Environmentally friendly products that parents should be using

Consignment clothes (how babies grow so quick and the clothes are barely used)

Baby carriers – ones that Dads can use (ie. Manly designs or colours)

Ideas for baby showers that are unique

What to get a family that has just had a baby

Come celebrate ( and shop) with us Friday morning between the hours of 9am-11am and have your name entered into our Breakfast Television Early Morning Shopping Draw for a Baby Bin Boutique GIft Certificate valued at $50.00!!! 

We are extremely excited about this opportunity!!  Tune in this Friday morning at 7am to Breakfast Telelvision and cheer us on, and then head down to the shop for our new early  bird open at 9am.  Hope to see you there!!

How to Stretch Your Shopping Dollars

How to Stretch Your Shopping Dollars

Shopping consignment truly is the most economical and savvy way to shop for your children.  Why shop at department stores and malls and pay more for 'no-name' clothing when you could have Tommy Hilfiger or Gymboree for less and support local shops and small business owners? 

All of our items have been hand selected to ensure that they are flawless, top quality, name brand items that we can be proud to sell. We accept only items that show little or no signs of wear and are in like new condition.  Many of our items are brand new with tags still on them, but are priced way below retail.  

Whether buying for your own family, a friend or for a special gift, we're confident that you'll be pleased with our selection, quality and low prices.  Shopping at the Baby Bin Boutique is guaranteed to give your kids a stylish and trendy brand name wardrobe at prices your wallet will thank you for!

What to Do with Unsafe Items 

   If you have something you’re concerned isn’t safe, destroy it – dismantle it and take it to the city dump. If you have something that could be useful and you know is safe, such as a car seat, some charities will accept used car seats to be inspected and then given to needy families.

The Baby Bin Boutique is happy to accept and donate these items on your behalf at any time. Just give us a call so that we know when to expect you! #487-4687

 Finally- please keep in mind that The Baby Bin Boutique carries a great selection of current brand name baby gear, clothing, educational toys and books.

We take the guess work out of the equation for you when consigning and or buying these essential items from us. Feel confident knowing that we have checked all items for recalls for you prior to placing them on our sales floor- after all we are parents too!

We have provided the following links for your convenience

	http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
	http://www.recalls.gov/
	http://www.tc.gc.ca/
	http://www.jpma.org/

 The Baby Bin Boutique Newsletter

Hello to all of our BBB fans!  It's been a long, hard COLD winter, and I'm excited and anxious for warmer temperatures, and to see you all again at the store. We understand that it can be difficult get out with your little ones when it's way below freezing out there, but we encourage you to bundle up and make the trip down to see us soon!  We will not let the weather, nor the tough economic times get us down, if anything these tougher times have taught me to focus on the positive- and that's YOU- our loyal customers.  We have revamped our store to give you the best possbile retail experience around,  and filled the store with the coolest products, fashions, accessories and gear so that each time you stop by there is something new to show and tell you about.   Please remember that we encourage and look forward to seeing not just you, but your little ones as well.  We enjoy hearing the sounds of all of  little BBB shoppers playing in our play area while you relax in our shop.  We value the friendships we have made through the shop over the years, and look forward to hearing your latest news. It can be a little scary when we hear of so many of our fellow small business owners talk about the reality of these harsh times,  but I always take comfort in the fact that the BBB has the best customers around- and we thank you for supporting us through it all. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my staff for being so wonderful- and making our little shop the friendliest place on the strip to shop!!

 Come down and join us this weekend for our highly anticipated

 SPRING INTO FASHION EVENT!

    

2 DAYS ONLY!!

Sunday March 1st- Monday March 2nd.

Spring and Summer fashions up to 60% off plus...

The More you Spend- The More You Save Event!

-Spend $100 ( before taxes) and recieve $10 off your bill

-Spend $200 ( before taxes) and receive $20 off your bill

 AllCheck out our new extended hours...

March Store Hours

Sunday	12 noon-5 pm
Monday	9-6 pm
Tuesday	9-6 pm
Wednesday	9-6 pm
Thursday	9-6 pm
Friday	9-6 pm
Saturday	9-6 pm

Find Us On Facebook!

The Baby Bin Boutique can now be found on Facebook! Join us by becoming a fan of our page and post photos or stories of your family's most recent visit, share your favourite BBB product or service, and stay up-to-date on our special programs and upcoming events! My personal goal is to see 300 BBB facebook page members by the end of March 2009- how can you help us achieve this goal- tell your friends, neighbors, mommies at school, and daycare-share our little boutique to help us grow like never before!!  Can we HIT THE 300 mark?  YOU BET WE CAN!!!! TESTIMONIALS  The Baby Bin Boutique would love to hear from you! Feedback on our products and services and any suggestions are welcome and encouraged. We'd also love to share photos of your little ones using or wearing products you've purchased from The Baby Bin so feel free to send them to us as well- jenn@babybin.ca   All submissions used in future website feature,  BBB BLOG, or Face Book page will be entered to win a $50 Baby Bin Boutique GIft Certificate.  Can't wait to see all of your photos, and receive your feedback!!

Most Requested Consignment Items

(so bring these items to the store now!): 

Ergo Carriers, BabyHawk Mei Tai's and Cuddly Wraps 

Aquarium or Rainforest Swings

Freestanding  Jolly Jumpers 

Bumbos seats and trays  

Exersaucers

Cloth Diapers

Bassinets

Pack n Plays

Baby Monitors

Baby Gates

 Finally, a great big "thanks" to all of you that have recently braved the frigid temperatures to bring in your spring goodies and gear and shop The Baby Bin Boutique!  We are excited with the growth our little shop has seen over the past 2.5 years, and anticipate 2009 to be our best year yet!! Finally- wanted to share an article with you...something I feel strongly about......

Shopping local and independent sounds nice, but we CANADIANS like to save a buck. We like convenience. And, judging from the proliferation of big box chains, we like consistency.  So why go out of our way to ‘shop-local-first’? It goes like this: when you spend your dollars at an independent, local business, you keep more money in your hometown—supporting your community’s social services, schools, your public library and local non-profits.  How so? Locally-owned businesses return about 80% of each dollar to their community. And each dollar spent at a local business will return up to five times that amount within your community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchases of materials, supplies and services at other independent businesses. Chains and franchises, on the other hand, contribute roughly 40%, and as little as 20% of sales back to your community. And many big boxes, such as Walmart or Toys R Us, are given tax-incentives by local governments—costing you far more than the discounted price you think you’re paying. Ever wonder why you can’t find a particular product in the national stores? Well, most national chains like the look of “sameness” from one store to the next. They can’t have their ear to the ground and their roots in the community, in the same way as mom n’pop shops. So the choice is made not to place these sought- after locally made products in their stores . When you make your purchases at independent, businesses you’re supporting people and services in your community, not corporations that all-toooften (but not always, thankfully) exploit natural resources and people for the good of the bottomline and their shareholders. Now, most of us make purchases at a national store of some sort. But if we just make most of our purchases from businesses that are local, if we make the conscious decision to support our own community, more good things will happen to the town where we live. And where we live is pretty important. Why? I like where I live. It has a character and a uniqueness that tourists swarm to because guess what? They come here for the unique, independent businesses—not the conventional stores they could find in any indoor mall. The storefronts are unique, the coffee shops are different, and the merchandise is as varied as the locals who own and stock them. Independent businesses house independent minds that make different choices based on their creative, ear-to-the-ground mindset. And it is these choices that make a community interesting, diverse and attractive. Thanks for supporting us! Jenn and the staff of The Baby Bin Boutique!

Mom's Night Out at The Baby Bin Boutique

You've all been asking......New Hours for March!

We're excited to announce that starting next week Monday March 2nd we will be opening our doors 1 hour earlier!!  Some many of our momma's have asked if we would consider opening our doors at 9am while many of us are out and about already dropping our little ones off at Grandma's, day care,  & school.  With a little bit of friendly "nudging" I have been able to get my BBB team on board!!

Monday  9am-5pm

Tuesday  9am-5pm

Wednesday  9am-5pm

Thursday  9am-5pm

Friday  9am-5pm

Saturday  9am-5pm

Sunday  12 noon- 5pm

See you all bright and early next week!!

Attention all those with a SHOE FETISH!!!!

The wait is over! Our selection of slippers and My Shoes has arrived, and they are even cuter than we imagined!! We're sure that you will agree that this new line of indoor/outdoor shoes for your little ones will fly off our shelves! Stop by today to check out this adorable new product- and pick up a couple of pairs while you can!!

What are we made of?Jack and Lily baby shoes are handcrafted using premium grade,'Lamb Touch' leather and skid resistant suede soles that allows developing feet to learn balance and build strength. We keep a watchful eye over every aspect of our operation to ensure our shoes keep babies looking and feeling good. For more information about our leather, click here

How to best use your little shoes?Although our baby shoes have been designed for both indoor and occasional outdoor use, we recommend avoiding rough outside surfaces that may wear out leather and our ultra-soft suede. We've designed our shoes to be naturally durable and because we don't use any potentially irritating coatings, our shoes are not waterproof and should be used only in dry conditions.If your Jack and Lily shoes do get wet, the color of our darker leathers may run. Don't be alarmed, simply wash and thoroughly dry your pair of shoes a few times before wearing them again. Jack and Lily baby shoes have been tested by babies all over the world!

Depending upon where you live and the time of year, you can use our baby shoes with or without socks. Our gently elasticized ankle helps keep babies socks on and add extra warmth.Although we have taken great care to ensure a comfortable secure fit babies come in all shapes and sizes. If you find that our shoes are too snug or too loose, the elastic can be adjusted easily by any handy mom or your local alteration shop.

Washable?Jack and Lily shoes are machine washable. To clean, wash periodically in cold water and separately, as dark colors may bleed. Partially tumble dry on a low setting, reshape and let air-dry.To extend the wear of your shoes, we recommend hand washing mild detergent or spot clean using a mild detergent and a damp cloth.

Hi to everyone who happens upon our blog!  I have decided to commit to at least ONE post every week so that our blog continues to grow, instead of becoming stale and outdated!  There is so much going on right now to share with all who are interested!!  Which brings me to my first question to all of you.......what would you like to see/hear/read about here?  My daily challenge is deciding what to talk about ( as I can never seem to narrow it down) so maybe you could help!!!  Love to get some relevent feedback in terms of what topics interest you?  What would you enjoy reading about on a daily/weekly/monthly basis????  Do you want it to be strictly BBB business, or do you want to read about some of the behind the scenes stuff too?  LET ME KNOW.

Phew- now that that has been said.....let's see what I can share with you right now!!  

What's new this week at The Baby Bin Boutique??

Well......SPRING had certainly SPRUNG down here at the store!  We have been accepting spring clothing and accessories now for almost a month- and I am so excited at all of the new fresh fun fashions for your kids that line our walls right now!!  NOT thinking SPRING YET? well, let's think about this ladies.....Officially SPRING  arrives in just 29 days!!!  YAH...  THAT'S RIGHT- and what do you think will happen when everyone realizes that they haven't updated their little one's wardrobes?  We see it every year with the arrival of the warmer temperatures and longer days.........shop a little earlier this year and get the jump on filling their closets with the coolest trends!

  

  

  

  

Just to throw a couple of our featured brands at you!!! We have always strived to bring you the best in high quality gently loved fashions, and that is really paying off for our customers now as we sort through this spring"s consignment drop offs.  From the 1000's of garments ( literally- I DO MEAN thousands!) we select ONLY the finest pieces to showcase at The Baby Bin Boutique!!  Each time you come the store  we offer you a different and vast selection of inventory .  Many of our "regular" customers have learned to shop frequently- as you never know what treasure you will find, or who you may  "bump" into at the store.  Even just a day missed at the store can make a huge difference, I always look forward to "peeking" through the racks for my youngest........visiting my store is always such a treat!!!

NEW STORE PRODUCTS!!!

I spend so much of my free time searching for the latest and greatest gifts and gear so that our selection of hard to find and must have products are here for you when you walk through our doors!!  I LISTEN when you suggest products, and ideas to me, and I do my best to get it in as soon as humanly possible!! Remember that I can't list everything we carry here, so be sure to stop by the store to check it all out!!  This week everyone is talking about our.....

Ergo Carriers  Small Potato Mei Tai Carriers  Cuddly Wraps

Jack and Lily Slippers and My Shoes Line

Twilight Turtle  Twilight Ladybug and Twilight Seaturtle

Mally Bibs  Padriag Slippers for Mommy and Baby  My Little Seat

Kemby Sidekick Diaper Bag  Hoppop booster/diaper bag

and the list goes on and on!!!!  Our store is CHOCK FULL of new exciting products that you search for at length- why not check us out and save yourself the time and trouble.  Looking for a particular product?  Call or email us!!  #487-4687 or info@babybin.ca

Okay-time to get back to work!!  Remember to send me your feedback regarding the blog and what content you'd like to see in future posts!  I'm all ears!! Something I came across today that I'd like to share with all of my mommies......

 Practice these 8 guidelines daily, you will start to notice a change in your creativity level and general well being.

1. be brave
Please stay calm; breath deeply; pause and give your risks a reality check. Then roar like a lion.

2. be here now
Forget yesterday. It's gone. Never mind tomorrow. It might not come. Try NOW on for size.

3. I can
Mostly, it's not rocket science.

4. no wrong
There are millions of different ways of seeing everything.

5. good job
Just in case I forget, give yourself a pat on the back. You are reading this.

6. imagination
Your most unique quality is within you.

7. have fun
Join in and let loose.

8. be fun
Bring fun to others whenever possible.

Jenn out:)

 

Most Requested Consignment Items

We are now accepting spring clothing /accessories, and baby gear.

Check our consignment page for updates and more details!

I swear, it's not just because we've had a few warmer days that we are accepting Spring items for consignment. I know we still have plenty more of the white stuff ahead of us! However, our customers shop ahead for their kids, and they're looking for spring stuff now, so that's what we're filling the racks with.

We have taken a limited selection of very summery stuff for those of you looking for clothing and "sunny accessories such as UV sun hats, and chemical free baby sunscreen and bathing suits for your little ones for trips to sunny destinations (you lucky things).

However, most of what we are accepting now is Spring. We're looking for denim, and spring jackets and jeans, light knits, capris, three quarter length sleeves, and Spring themed-clothing such as Easter dresses and little suits.

We're all done with snowsuits, boots, winter-themes, fleece lined pants, and will be accepting those items again in the fall.

We are introducing new inventory daily- so make sure you stop by for your weekly visit to check out all of the fantastic finds we've brought in for you!!

Most Requested Consignment Items

(so bring these items to the store now!):

Cloth Diapers and Diapering accessories

Ergo Carriers Cuddly Wraps, and BabyHawk Mei Tai's

Fisher Price Jumperoos Aquarium or Rainforest Swings

Freestanding Jolly Jumpers

Bumbos seats and trays

Kitchen Booster Seats

High Chairs Baby Gates

Exersaucers Pack n plays Bassinets

Spring Consignment Program is in full swing!

Winter items are now considered off-season and we're ready for your spring consignment!!!

• Jeans
• Capris
• Lightweight sweaters
• Spring jackets and rain coats
• Lightweight long-sleeve and short sleeve tops
• Easter dresses

New Store Hours 2009

Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.

~Oren Arnold

December Hours of Operation

DEC 24th CLOSED at 3:00 pm

DEC 25th CLOSED

DEC 26th CLOSED

JAN 1st CLOSED

Join Our Team

Looking for a fun and interesting place to work and a little extra spending money ? Want to get out of the house a couple of hours a week? The Baby Bin Boutique is currently looking to fill Monday, Wednesday and Friday day shifts starting immediately! If you are interested in chatting with us, please email your resume with references to jenn@babybin.ca

BabyLegs Contest Winners!!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their BabyLegs photos! We randomly drew 5 names, and each will receive a regular pair of BabyLegs ($16.95 value). If one of your children's names was drawn, please contact the store for details. Congratulations to all our Winners!!!

Matthew
Abby
Max
Jamayia
Jhyelle

Baby Bin "Circle of Friends" Coupon until Dec 10th, 2008

How to Stay Green When Gift Giving

1: Choose organic clothing items. If you want to give clothes as a gift, look for items that come from organic and all natural materials. You can buy organic clothing for men, women and kids.

2: Buy gifts locally. When you shop at local stores, you're using less gas while also supporting the local economy. Consider looking for gifts at antique stores, consignment shops, farmers' markets and craft fairs.

3: Go green for the kids. You should pick gifts that encourage kids to think about their environment. Look for nature themed books and activities. You can also buy the Eco-Friendly Birdhouse Kit from Edu-Kitting Kids.

4: Donate to a charity on their behalf. You can also discuss forgoing traditional gifts and donating to a worthy charity. Consider a farm sanctuary or having a tree planted in the person's name.

5: Make your gifts. Homemade items crafted from recycled materials will touch your recipient. Consider making your own jewelry, toys, knick knacks and more for the recipient.

6: Avoid novelty and build on something your child already loves - additional pieces or an add-on for building toys, a coveted addition to a train set or doll's house, craft supplies for the creative child.

7: Give your time - our parents loved to get "coupons" for jobs or things we could do for them; use this same idea to give more of yourself to your child (make a date for the holidays or the new year).

8: Give something they need anyway - pajamas, an item for their bedroom or swimming lessons, and make the presentation special.

9: Share memories - with digital photography many of us aren't very good at printing family photos these days. Use this time of the year to prepare mini photo albums for your child(ren) with highlights from the past year (or a special trip or occasion) and delight in re-living those memories together.

10: Re-gift! - Re-gifting is the idea of taking a gift that you once received but now would like to pass along for someone else to enjoy. This is an excellent way to give new life to that interesting gift from a colleague or friend that didn't quite match your decor or a special toy that your children have outgrown.

Dozy Dolphin by Cloud B

Look who just arrived this weekend at The BBB!!!


Cloud B Dozy Dolphin!
A Plush Bamboo Dolphin who provides calming sounds to soothe baby to sleep. 4 Soothing sounds:~Dolphin Play 2 Sounds~Whale Songs~Dolphin Dreams~OceanOn her flippers she has a Velcro tab that secures Dozy to the crib as well as lies flat on a night table. Removable sound box with enhanced sound quality with replaceable batteries (2 "AA" batteries included). Adjustable volume and automatic shut-off function 2 options 23 or45 minute timers. Includes Dozy Dolphin Booklet & adoption certificate. Special features: 1 eye open 1 eye closed. Special note that dolphins sleep with 1 eye to watch for predators.

BabyLegs Contest November 2008

Contest is extended until November 30th! There is still time to enter!!

Think your baby has the cutest little baby legs? We'll be the judge of that! Between now and November 15th , email a photo of your baby wearing BabyLegs to info@babybin.ca. We'll post your photo here, and will randomly draw 5 photos from all the entries received to each win a pair of BabyLegs. Submit as many photos as you like, however, each photo submitted must have a different pair of BabyLegs featured. We know you have 18 cute photos of you baby in his Skull & Cross Bone BabyLegs, but just submit one please!

Max in his Stone Crop BabyLegs. Our first photo submission!

Racheal Huggard aged 7 months in her Neapolitan BabyLegs.

Zaiah in her favorite BabyLegs.

Dylan, 3months and 3 weeks old, in one of his BabyLegs.

18-month old Abby wearing her Neapolitan BabyLegs.

Jamayia is 2 years old and Jhyelle is 5 weeks old.

4 month old Dylan

Mattea in her BabyLegs.

Matthew at 8 months in his bone BabyLegs.

River Willow Cawson in her Bubblegum BabyLegs