All good things....

Must come to an end? That's how the saying goes, and sadly-it's true for our brick and mortar store. February will be the last month of Baby, Naturally's storefront! We are continuing with our online store where we will always offer free, local delivery! I have so many wonderful memories here over the past 7 years. My youngest daughter was a little nursing baby when I started, and took her first steps right here in the store. I love being part of the heart of downtown. I love my customers. I love seeing expectant moms come in, and still see them years later and several pregnancies later. I love the changes made during the downtown revitalization project! There is so much I will miss. Please remember, WE WILL STILL SELL ONLINE! The website will remain and Baby, Naturally will remain- http://www.babynaturallyonline.com/. Our phone number will still be 765-BABY.




Q & A



Will I still be able to buy hard to find products locally?- Yes! Whatever you see on the website will be here locally and available for free delivery.


Can I still get nursing bras? Yes! All of our nursing bras come from Birth & Baby in Lind, Washington. You can order directly from her ( birthandbaby.com ) or you can order them from me and I will do a weekly pick-up, bringing them back so you can try them on.

Can I still get BJ's BBQ sauce? Yes! It will be on the website and as always, we are happy to deliver locally!

Can I still get order diaper cakes? Yes! I will always do custom orders and have already made orders on the website.

How do I order? The website is the easiest way to order, with an option for local delivery so you won't be charged shipping. Our phone number will remain the same! 765-BABY (2229). Call anytime! Keep us on Facebook! I will always tell you about new products I have to offer and keep you updated and informed on whatever is going on. I'm happy to offer free gift wrapping too!

What about gift certificates? If you have an unused gift certificate, please use it as soon as possible. They won't expire, so you can use them for website purchases also.

Can I return or exchange clearance items? Starting February 1st, we will not be able to accept any returns on sale items. We will offer an exchange for the first 2 weeks of February.

When is your last day? The last day we will be open is February 25th.

Will you be having a store-wide clearance sale? Most of the inventory will be discounted. The first week of February most items will be 25% off. The second week, 30-50% off. The third week, 60-75% off. There will be 3 weeks in which you can still get some great deals! Items that sell well online, such as Medela products, will be regular price. Most of the items from our local vendors who are selling here will still be regular price, though a few will be on sale. Shop early for the best selection and late for the best deals!

Are you selling fixtures?

No. All of the fixtures have been sold.

Is your building going to be available to lease?

No. You will be seeing a brand new store opening in this spot and you will still be able to buy great children's stuff locally! More details to come!

What will you do when the store closes? I'm going to be able to focus on the online portion of the store, and still be home to take care of the most neglected thing in my life- my house and family! I'll still work part time in the evenings, but I truly feel this much needed time to focus on home is a blessing.

Thank you all for your business- it's been wonderful working in the heart of downtown doing something so fun!
Love,
Danette

Putumay World Music Give Away!

Children LOVE music as much as we do! I have some great Putumayo World Music Children's Cds to give away! These were promo CDs used to play in the store so they are not brand new, but they sound wonderful! I have a good variety and atleast 20 CDs. All you have to do is post a comment here, then come and pick it up in the store or I'm happy to mail it out! One CD per person. :)

Still on a quest...

For handmade treasures to consign! I found a few new vendors at the Soroptomist Bazaar last Saturday. One vendor makes these adorable cloth diaper/blanket packs that I love! One possibly coming in a couple of weeks makes wooden vehicles that look super cute! We are interested in carrying a variety of things and they don't all necessarily have to be baby related, they just have to be a good fit! I'm drawn to up-cycled and re-purposed, fun and creative items! Spread the word to your creative friends too!

Meet Our Newest Vendor- Pamela Petry!

I grew up in Lower Michigan with the opportunity to spend my summers on my grandparents farms in Kansas. I have always loved being outdoors with all kind of nature, from the green mossy trees of the Greater Northwest to the flowing wheat fields of the Midwest. This is where my true love lies. I graduated with a Graphic Design Degree from Ferris State University, a long time ago. But have always kept some form of art close in hand. When I made the move to Washington I took up Pottery Class and loved it ever since.

Structure has never been my strong suit. I have always loved the free flowe of design along with a twist of whimsicality. I'm not saying that I will never create anything structured. But just at this moment in time I love being a bit more free with my pieces. Each one is unique, no matter if I am submerging my fingers in clay, Paint, or Fabric. I have a passion for nature and I feel each piece reflects that.

Pamela's pottery and jewelry are handcrafted out of earthenware clay. They are fired 2 times each to give them the strength and the character they have and every image stamp that she uses she has created herself. Come take a look at the beautiful pieces she has for sale at Baby, Naturally! Keepsake rattles, wall hangings and necklaces for adults and children!

Local Crafters & Artisans Wanted!

Are you a crafty person? An excellent seamstress? A creative Stay-at-home mom who wants to earn some extra money using your God-given talents? Baby, Naturally is searching for local (and by local I just mean the Northwest) crafters who would be interested in selling their hand-made, unique items in our store on a consignment basis. I'm looking for a wide variety of creativity- items should be geared toward children/youth, gifty-type items, things of interest to moms or families, etc. Must fit the flavor and personality of Baby, Naturally! and must be high-quality, well-made and safe items. I am offering 2 options- you can sell items that I display and disperse throughout the store with general merchandise. Baby, Naturally! collects all sales tax, absorbs bad check fees and assumes responsibility for merchandise while it is in my possesion, and collects a 30% commission on each item sold. You will receive a check twice a month for 70% of the retail price on each item sold. Option 2 is to 'rent' a designated area/display space for a flat monthly fee, where you will arrange your items and keep it well stocked, and Baby, Naturally! will collect a 15% comission on each item sold. Twice a month you will receive a check for 85% of the retail price on each item sold.

Items will be selected by jury, meaning myself and store associates will decide if each particular item will be a good fit for the store. We try to keep stocked with reasonably priced items and would like to keep it that way. Space is somewhat limited. Contact me by email (babynaturallyorders@yahoo.com) with any inquiries and pictures of items you wish to submit for consideration. Please do not bring items into the store until you have emailed me pictures and descriptions first.

Possible items we are looking for are vintage/shabby chic decor for kid's rooms, boutique-style clothing, handmade child-safe plush, etc.

We currently have 4 vendors we are working with and would like to add several more. I've been wanting to go this direction for awhile now! Please contact me by email with any questions!
~Danette

2 Big Gift Basket Give-Aways!

Don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook, leave a comment about World Breastfeeding Week and you will be entered to win one of the Big Gift Baskets filled with all kinds of goodies! We draw 2 winners on Tuesday, so hurry!! *Sorry- local pick up only. We cannot ship these items.

New Diaper Bags Coming!

I think these are so cute! Very colorful, and laminated for easy cleaning!