Long Beach Shopping Event this Friday!!

FREE SHIPPING

Well, whether we are ready or not the Holidays are right around the corner. So to help ease the shopping stress and cost we are offering FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on all website orders from now until Dec. 31st (for all the last minute shoppers)!! Check out all the new books and gifts online. As always, if something is sold out online just call us at the store or email us. We may have it in Long Beach or be able to get it for you. We will be updating the website weekly with new items.

Some of the new items in the store this month that are online or soon will be:

New Jewelry by Wendi Grant, Anne A. Design and Kris Nations
Cute Tops by LA Made
Recycled Leather Bags by Ashley Phillips
110 Film Mini Camera Keychains
Cute Critters by Monster & Squirrel
New Egglings and much much more!!

xxoo- The Kids...

Election Day!!

It's November 4th, finally!! Hopefully everyone gets out there and VOTES!!! I'm feeling very anxious today and hopeful. We've had the Nikki McClure "Vote" poster up in the store for months now. I can't believe tomorrow we will be hopefully starting a new chapter in this country's history. Please make sure you vote and if you've voted already, YOU RULE!!

Patchwork & Helping Our Economy!

Okay, so if you can't make it to our traveling handmade boutique, don't miss Patchwork (see flyer above). It's in the OC, but worth the drive. Some of our favorite people will be there like All'Aboard Boutique (they used to share our space in Echo Park). They will be there with all the amazing handmade gift items they are known for. Check out their website for a little taste of what they do, http://www.allaboardboutique.com/. Another booth to put on your list is definitely TheOutfit. They carry all handmade baby and kids clothing, gifts, toys and more, designed and created by moms. TheOutfitKids.blogspot.com.

So now I'm going to get on my soapbox for a moment. We have the power to help our economy, by shopping local and supporting our independant businesses and designers. I was sent the following interesting info and stats by my best friend today and thought I would share it with anyone interested. Okay, it's a little long, but hopefully you'll read it all the way through. Here it is:

1. You CAN keep dollars in our economyFor every $100 you spend at one of our local businesses, $68 will stay inthe community. What happens when you spend that same $100 at a nationalchain? Only $43 stays in the community.

2.You CAN embrace what makes us uniqueYou wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s in the U.S. Sowhy would you want your community to look that way?

3. You CAN create local jobsLocal businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.

4. You CAN help the environmentBuying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form ofless fuel for transportation, less packaging, and products that you knoware safe and well made, because we stand behind them.

5. You CAN nurture your communityWe know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businessesdonate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

6. You CAN conserve your tax dollarsShopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, lessmaintenance, and more money available to beautify our community. Also,spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes arereinvested where they belong—right here in your community!

7. You CAN create more choiceWe pick the items we sell based on what we know you like and want. Localbusinesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for ourown individual market.

8.You CAN take advantage of our expertiseYou are our friends and neighbors, and we have a vested interest inknowing how to serve you. We’re passionate about what we do. Why not takeadvantage of it?

9. You CAN invest in entrepreneurshipCreativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is foundedupon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

10.You CAN make us a destinationThe more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we willattract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!

Thanks for reading this and hopefully I'll see you at Patchwork or at The Kids....

Handmade Goods Everywhere

Well whether we like it or not the holidays are approaching. The good news is there are tons of amazing gift ideas that don't involve the mall or mass produced stuff that you buy out of desperation just to get it over with.

The Kids.. are going on the road. We will be bringing lots of our handmade inventory to a 2 day event at 2 locations. This traveling holiday boutique will feature lots of handmade goods by mom owned companies (that includes us, in case you haven't met my fabulous four year old). If you're ready to start your shopping or need some retail therapy during this crazy time stop by and check out the jewelry, baby & kids gear, toys, books, some clothing and unique gifts for the guys and ladies. One of our newest vendors that we will be bringing is "Monster & Squirrel." The cutest felt creatures you've ever seen. Check out our Halloween window with M&S all along the window ledge.

The Handmade Holiday Boutique is this weekend, Friday, Oct. 24th, 10am-2pm and Saturday, Oct. 25th, 7pm-10pm!! Check the flyer for details and locations or call us at the store 562-433-5890. If you can't make it keep checking back, we have a few more events coming up that will definitely help with holiday blues and budget!! Look for one happening just after the election!! That's all we can say right now!

Jinx at The Kids Are Alright

The next art show at The Kids... will feature works by artist Jinx. Her work is whimsically dark and this Mini Series is sooooo cute. We are obsessed with her "Candy Bats". Flying cupcakes, peppermint candies and more. Check out her work at www.jinxedart.com.

A portion of our sales during the reception, Sat. Oct. 4th, will be donated to the Museum Of Latin American Art (MOLAA), to help sponsor 7 school to a day at the musuem.

We will also host a "Dia De Los Muertos" Altar, that is part of a contest put on by MOLAA, also to help raise money for the schools. The Altar installation will happen closer to Nov. 1st and be up for a week. We are so excited to be part of this.

Fish Taco Anyone?

The Fish Taco Pins have arrived!! These lovely little creations are by Natasha Tikunoff. We've been waiting for her creations for awhile. I met her back in June at the Long Beach Art Walk and was in awe. I purchased a crochet two-headed ducky for my daughter and knew I had to have her little critters at The Kids... She has also brought us crochet mini cupcakes, soft serve, and betta fish. Everything is on our website, except the betta fish. I was having a hard time with the photos. But they are amazing. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next.