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Back to School on the Cheap

Laurel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:06 +0000

Now I understand full well that summer has just gotten going. Sort of. In August. Anyhow, we’ve been running this store long enough to know that people are going to be desperate for winter coats, rain coats, rain boots and all other assorted rain gear in just a week or two. We have been stocking up all year, and it is all on the floor. Just a friendly heads up: you might want to come grab a few before folks get their claws out…

bella stella Now Gives Cash for Kid’s Clothing (age 5 -8)

Laurel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:32:03 +0000

It’s always tricky business keeping a good selection of the bigger kids clothing in stock. Why? My best explanation is:
1) Bigger kids are very picky. My own has an extremely detailed list of what is and isn’t “her style”
2) They don’t grow out of their clothes as fast an, thus, the stuff gets worn out, and we don’t take in worn out clothing!
3)A lot of big kids are, groan, only into new clothing. Whatever. Sheesh.

So, in an attempt to counter these trends, we are breaking our cardinal no-cash rule. So for sizes 5+ you now have the option of taking 50% in trade or 30% in a check.

FREE KinderMusic Class at bella stella June 12

Laurel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:05:37 +0000

Free Kindermusic Clas this Saturday!

Come bring your little-little for some fun exploring music with a free Kindermusic class this Saturday from 11:00-11:30!

Help Us Find Kyron Horman!

Laurel — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:35:13 +0000

Portland Sunday Parkways North East This Sunday!

Laurel — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:15:03 +0000

Sunday Parkways in NE Portland!!!

The six year old in the house is riding her own bike now, and the baby is big enough for the bike seat this summer! We’ve been waiting all year for bike riding heaven, and here it is! Will we see you there?

A 2-way route of city streets open to walk, bike, roll, run, jump and skip – without having to watch out for cars! The 5.8-mile Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways route will have two loops, connecting Woodlawn, Alberta, Fernhill and Wilshire Parks. Food, music and activities are located in the parks and along the route.

Check out the Sunday Parkways website for more information!

Baby Sling Safety: bella stella in NW Kids

Laurel — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:11:51 +0000

bella stella in NW Kids May issue

Have you seen the May issue of NW Kids? It’s particularly good if I may say so. It features a full page of bella stella tips for safe babywearing, and fantastic articles from Kimberly Bepler of ABC Doulas and Amy Watson of MamaBabyChiro. If you have a baby or are pregnant, it’s a must read. Pick it up just about anywhere you go with kids!

Amy Watson of Mama Baby Chiro

We LOVE the Playground Gym

Laurel — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:16:20 +0000

Portland Babies LOVE the Playground Gym!

We have been having SO much fun lately at The Playground Gym! Open gym, toddler classes, big kid classes, we can’t stay away- especially on these prolific rainy days. The full hour classes are truly challenging, and the kids are really getting a work out. The coaches are really coaches, not glorified daycare providers. At the end of the class, the kids are flushed, proud, sweaty and begging for more. The little guy has really been enjoying it too. It turns out you have run toddlers like dogs, and this is just the space to do it. They also just added the “Gro” class, specifically for kids with high-functioning autism and sensory integration disorder. I’m adding the Playground Gym to my list of why Portland is the best place to live with kids!

Do I Look Illegal? May Day Sale!

Laurel — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:17:38 +0000

Do I Look Illegal?

That’s right! Just bring in a stamped envelope (stuffed as you like it) addressed to Jan Brewer
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
and get 25% off any one item!

Happy May Day!

I’ve got a new go-to Birthday Gift

Laurel — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:58:18 +0000

When it’s time to order toys for the store, I have to check with my consultant. My 6 year old pours over the catalog and predicts what the must-have toys for the year will be with bone curdling accuracy. This year it was the huge new line-up of wooden cutting food baked goods from Melissa & Doug: cupcakes, apple pie, cake and brownies. IT took a while for some of them to roll out this year, for which I got berated (frequently) by said six year old. Well, the brownies have just arrived, and I thought you’d want to know.

Little Love-y Sessions with Amy McMullen Feb 6

Laurel — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:56:20 +0000

Amy McMullen at bella stella

Valentines has always been a crummy holiday in my opinion. An awkward child with “off” social skills, I was the recipient of some very non-committed valentines from classmates under duress to provide a card to everyone in the class. As a romantic holiday, it never quite worked out. It could just be me, but I tended to have dramatic breakups in late January. Most of my life I have feared, worried about or righteously ignored Valentines Day. Until I had kids.

Being a parent is crazy hard, but it does have its perks. For one, you’ve got yourself a built in Valentine. A really cute one. “Be Mine Forever” on a candy heart seems perfectly appropriate. Finally.

So in that spirit, bella stella is going to be celebrating this much-more-awesome kind of valentine. On Saturday, February 6 from 12-4 Amy McMullen will be at the baby store (2751 NE Broadway) to photograph your little love with their special love-y. We will have a free craft table in case they would prefer to craft a valentine to hold instead. Prints will be available for purchase on the Amy McMullen website should you want one. If you have seen Amy’s work before, you know you will surely want one. And then you, like me, shall finally have the Valentine of your dreams- suitable for framing, and keeping. Forever.