Kidstock
 
 
July 2013
Welcome to Kidstock
  
Greetings!
Happy July, everyone!   Now that summer is in full swing, we hope that you are making time to relax and enjoy the outdoors.  We also hope you have time to come shopping this month!  Aside from bathing suits and shorts, we always have long sleeves and light jackets -- and we need that for our cool nights in Southern California. 
 
We look forward to seeing you soon! 
 
Awards Season

 

This month we are making a shameless play for your attention.  We've been nominated as a finalist in Red Tricycle's "Most Awesome Consignment Store" category.  (Yes, we know we're not a consignment store and so do you, but we are still honored nonetheless.)  To help us win in this category, please click on this link:  http://awards.redtri.com/2013/kids-consignment-resale-shops/?location-los-angeles, select "Greater Los Angeles Area," and then vote.  The voting period will run for the next seven weeks until August 15 and the business with the most votes will be selected as the winner, or as "Most Awesome!"  (If the link does not work, you can go directly to Red Tricycle's home page and find the information there.)
 
And if you really have a lot of time on your hands, we'd appreciate a shout out on Yelp or any of your favorite mommy sites.  Peer to peer recommendations are what keeps small businesses like Kidstock going.  We know your word of mouth makes a tremendous difference and we very much appreciate your friend and family referrals. 
 
Thank you!
  
Reminders
We will not be accepting regular drop-offs during July and August.  We use this time to update and organize our existing inventory.  Rest assured that we are hanging new (to you!) items every day from our backlog so you will still find fresh items on the racks every week.  We will still accept toys and small furniture, boys size 5, and girls size 3.
  
* Kidstock's return policy has changed. You may still return items within one week as long as the tags are attached and you have the original receipt. However, we will no longer be giving cash or credit card returns. All returns, no matter how the items were purchased, will be for store credit only.
   
*  Patootie Cakes are still available in the store.  Don't forget that you can grab and go with these already wrapped diaper cakes -- pefect for a new baby hospital visit or as a shower gift.  These come from an outside vendor, so store credit may not be used for your purchase.
  
 
Coupon
Hats Off to You!

It's summer, and that means you gotta keep a lid on it!  Come in and choose any hat -- winter, summer, or in between -- and get another for a penny.   

 

No need to print this coupon.  Just use verbal code "Hat Deal" at checkout and we will apply the discount.   

  
Coupon 
Swim, Swam . . .Swum(?)

 

Need a swimsuit?  Choose one and get the next one for 50% off.   Okay to repeat this deal and get four!

 

No need to print this coupon.  Just use verbal code "Swim Deal" at checkout and we will apply the discount. 

Have a wonderful summer and thanks for being the best customers ever.  We appreciate your votes of confidence! 
   
Sincerely,
Melna and Leslie
  

Messy Art Project:
Fizzy Fun!  fizzy fun
Items Needed:
Tray or dish with baking soda
Vinegar
Food coloring
Droppers or straws or even spoons
 
  
Prepare a dish of any size with baking soda in the bottom.  Mix vinegar with food coloring -- as many colors as you want -- and put the colors on to the baking soda with the droppers, straws, or spoon.  The colors will fizz and bubble.  Try mixing colors on the baking soda. 
 
  
Adapted from Pinterest