Win A Miralite Toro Stroller!

Give this holiday and WIN a MicraLite Toro stroller ($525 value). We are going to raffle off a MicraLite Toro Stroller on Saturday November 27.  Tickets are $1 and proceeds will benefit The Children's Home Society of St.Louis. Don't miss it!

It is that time again: Missouri's Tax Free Holiday Weekend

City Sprouts will be participating in the 2010 tax free holiday weekend, which runs August 6th-8th 2010, and YOU are invited to come in and save. You better hurry in, this is a state issued holiday so when it ends... it ENDS!

Who: City Sprouts

What: All Clothing and Accessories*

When: Friday- Saturday 10am -6 pm
&
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Where: 6303 Delmar Blvd.
University City MO, 63130

Why: It is Back to school time!

* Accessories that relate to clothing only, does not include accessories for gear, strollers ect...It is up to City Sprouts as to what is or is not included in the tax free weekend.

THE BIRTHDAY PROGRAM

Kids Love Getting Things On Their Birthday!
(who doesn't?!)
Today, while I was celebrating my 26th Birthday, I was thinking about all the kids who frequent City Sprouts, and how we should do something to help celebrate their Birthdays. After all, our regular parents get tons of perks, why shouldn't the kiddos?! So Behold: The Birthday Program! Sign up your little ones and they will get a special gift in the mail from their friends at City Sprouts! Hope to see you all soon!
~Baby Blogger Brendan

Signing up is easy:
*Send an E-Mail to:
citysprouts@yahoo.com
* Put "Birthday" in the Subject
* Include:
Your Child's Name
Their Date of Birth (include the year)
The Mailing Address
The Parents' Names

Fall 2010 TEA Collection Preview

Old World Hungary
Fall 2010 Inspiration/ Exploration
Journey with Tea now to a land of vibrant color, dazzling artistry, and rich folk traditions.

For centuries, the Old World Kingdom of Hungary ruled much of Europe, including the modern day countries of Romania and Croatia. From the wild woods and Gothic castles of Transylvania, to the artful opulence of Bucharest, Tea discovered a place of great history and beauty... and incredible inspiration.

Check in later this month to see the collection....
Also, Call the shop, 314-726-9611, and we can take your name and number and call you once the line arrives. The best way to be the first to know!

Dad's Day Done Right!

While nothing will ever top the hand made card from a little one....
....June 20th is just around the corner, do you have what it takes to honor the #1 guy in your life?! Well, City Sprouts is here to help you with some of the hottest Dad Friendly gifts this year!

Tunes!

Hey, Daddy. Good morning? Not when baby’s cries get stronger through the night. If your family is on sleep lockdown, try these nursery rhymes. Our gentle renditions ofyour favorite band's coolest melodies will rock a little fella to a peaceful night’s slumber. Welcome to the good life.
Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. Guitars and drums are traded for soothing mellotrons, vibraphones and bells, and the volume is turned down from an eleven to a two. Rockabye Baby! is the perfect way to share the music you love with the littlest rocker in your life.

Gear!
Dad needs to carry all the diapers and bottles too, but why should he have to carry your flowery bag?! Parenting is a two way street and if Mom gets her own bag well why not Dad?!
With the Diaper Dude, dads can easily access the essentials: diapers, bottles, clothes or wipes and toys without taking off the bag! As today’s dads are more involved than ever, Diaper Dude provides a user-friendly approach to making the life of parents easier.
With tons of styles it is hard for you not to find a bag that Dad will love this Father's Day!


Wear It!
What could be hipper for a new baby than to match his ol'man? If you guessed 'nothing' then you are RIGHT! Also by Diaper Dude, these Dad and Me T-Shirt and Bodysuit sets will be sure to make a splash this year.








If you have been in the store you know that there are many more gift ideas for Dad! (we have a whole column full!) Come in soon and let one of our helpful Staff Members help you find the gift to best accompany that heart felt and perfect construction paper card!

Riding in STYLE!

This Summer, let your kids ride around indoors and out in style with the two newest toys in the City Sprouts family!

Introducing...

Wahoo:
The jumpiest, bounciest, happiest puppy ever. Wahoo never gets tired. He won’t chew on your shoes. Shedding? Not Wahoo! All Wahoo wants is to be loved and to be jumped on (not necessarily in that order). Remember Wahoo is still a puppy so go ahead, get crazy. Puppies love to play!
Also available in pink!
Ages 3 and up
Like Wahoo? come in to check out his buddy Yippee Gator!


The KaZAM Balance Bike:
It is all about balance and has little to do with training wheels and pedals. The KaZAM is the only run bike on the market uniquely designed with a foot rest. Children lift their feet up naturally and position them on to the foot rest maintaining proper balance and center of gravity similar to riding a traditional bicycle. It is the most realistic approach to learning coordination and balance; and ultimately teaching kids how to ride a pedaled bike.
Also currently available in green!
Ages 3-6

Want to see the Kazam in action? click HERE




Hurry into the shop soon as quantities are limited!

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Trapper Keepers, Slap Bracelets, Stickers, Pogs, Toggles, Jelly Bracelets, Key-Chain Necklaces, Friendship Bracelets are all a thing of the PAST on the modern day Playground. If you want your kids and you to be in the know right now keep reading!


Now this simple Baby Blogger can not tell you why every kid in my class had toggles up and down the pull strings on their Adidas Jackets, or why we would hold our breath until mom and dad would buy us 100 new Pogs. Store manager, Annekin, could try to tell you all about the Jelly Bracelts or her status lifting Key Chain Necklaces...but who really knows why kids love what kids love. A craze is a craze and that's how it has been for generations...

Well the Craze has hit City Sprouts! We finally got what your kids have been asking for everyday after school for the last few months. Japanese Erasers and the much anticipated SILLY BANDZ.






Come into City Sprouts Today to add to your collection!!

Let's Meet the Crew!!!
City Sprout's Employee Profiles:

This Edition: BRIE

Name: Brie

Age: 27

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Current City: University City

How Long at City Sprouts: 15 Months

Duties: Heads up Registries & Online Shop



We sat down with the native of Canada to ask a few questions in the premier blog post, Let's Meet the Crew!!! City Sprouts Employee Profiles. Fluent in French, Brie spends her days off tutoring younger kids the French Language. An accomplished seamstress her other hobbies include: baking (her amazing invention "Brie Cakes"), reading, quilting, and knitting!

What is your favorite part about working at City Sprouts?
"I really like the Christmas music that plays all the time! Who doesn't love 'Rudolph' in the middle of May?!"

What is your favorite place to visit in St.Louis?
"I love Forest Park, especially the Art Museum."

What was your favorite book while you were growing up?
"I really liked Matilda by Roald Dahl, but I did like all his books. Also Shel Silverstein's Where the Side Walk Ends."

What product at City Sprouts do you like the best?
"The Muslin Wraps by Adain and Anais. They are great swaddle blankets, but they can be used for so much more."


Tune in for other fun employees in Let's Meet The Crew!!! City Sprouts Employee Profiles!

SALE ON DISPLAY FURNITURE!!!!

Come into the shop today to get in on Once in a Life Time deals on our good as new display furniture!
(All furniture shown is on a first come first serve basis)
Sam Storage Unit by Muu
Originally: $ 595
Sale: $ 450
You save: $145!!!Petra Toddler Bed By Argington
Originally: $ 299
Now: $ 225
You Save: Over $70!!!

Classic Bassinet by Cariboo
Originally: $ 425
Now: $ 300
You Save: $125!!!XPlory Complete System by Stokke
Originally: $ 1,200
Now: $800
You Save: $400!!!

Thank you to everyone who comes out and supports us and keeps this small local business open. We were glad to see all of you at the birthday party. Just so you know we still have tons of sale toys, books, and clothing left over from the party! So come and save at City Sprouts!!!!

5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AND SALE!!!!
Sales on: Sale Clothing, Toys, Books, Shirts, Hats, Pants, Shoes, Sandals,
Dolls, Puzzles, Diaper Bags, Baby Books, Journals, Puppets, Rattles, Mobiles,
Wall Art, Bedding, Onesies, Blankets, Cozies, Socks, Hair Accessories,
Music Boxes, Balls, Trucks, Bottles, Skin Care, Place Mats, Dominos,
Games, Magnetic Dolls, Doll Houses, Towels, Back Packs,
Room Decor, Giraffes, Book Ends, Bike Bells, Booties,
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!

Let's Design Your Kid's Space
Vol 1: BAM!!!!

When Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton got married Argington was born. They fused together their backgrounds in Fine Art and Architecture to create a green, modern children's furniture line. The newest collection in their line is the Bam Collection.
The Bam Collection is a low cost, high style line that can fit almost every design aesthetic. Traditional or Modern, with clean lines and simple details the Bam Bassinet and Crib can fit into any room and any budget!

In almost any nursery the crib is the focal point, whether you have a room filled with contemporary decor or lots of frills and lace. The crib sets the tone of the room and will determine a good night sleep for your baby (and in turn a good night sleep for you!) The Bam Bassinet and Crib have the nice clean lines of modern design but also have a slightly rounded corner to soften the look. So how do you make this crib work in your space? How can it look both modern and traditional? Bedding! Just choose the bedding that best fits the feel of your nursery and the Bam will transform to a minimalist's dream or to an old-fashioned haven.
But lets face it; you don't want to spend and arm an a leg for a crib that will only last a few years before you have to buy a whole new bed. Right? Well you can get the Bam Bassinet, Bam Crib, and Bam Toddler conversion kit (at the risk of sounding like an infomercial) for ONLY $684!
To see the whole Bam Collection click here.

A Few Tips For A Money Saving Design For Your Nursery:
*Not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on a Crib Bedding Set? Skip it! High end bedding companies (Like Dwell Studio) sell fitted crib sheets by themselves. Get a few of these for a fraction of the cost of a full bed set; you can switch out the look of your room on a dime, and you have a nice clean modern look free from crib skirts and bumpers.
*When picking out colors to paint the babies room, don't pick a color dictated by the babies bedding. The second you get new bedding for a toddler bed you will have to either spend time finding bedding that will match the previous color scheme or re-paint the entire room. Instead, find a nice neutral color that will grow with your child through their many phases, and add color with wall art and pillows. You will save money and hours of time spent painting a room over and over again!

*tune in next week for details on our Big 5th Birthday Bash and Sale

...Out Came The Sun And Dried Up All The Rain...

It is that time of year again, when the sun is out and we are out enjoying the sun! But before you head out to soak up the rays make sure that you and your little ones are well protected. City Sprouts is now carrying a NEW line from Shady Day Inc. which includes : Daily Sun Protection Wipes, Daily Soothing Wipes and the new Shady Stick!

Below you can read about all the products which are made right here in the USA. Also at the bottom of the blog you can read about helpful Healthy Sun Tips and Resources to make sure your family is safe all summer long!

Shady Day Daily Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 is a sunscreen designed with active people in mind! Shady Stick offers SPF 30 sun protection that not only blocks harmful UV rays, but also moisturizes and heals dry skin.

This aloe-vera enriched formula is made with 82% organic ingredients. Shady Stick offers effective protection from the sun, wind, and cold. Perfect for added protection on the face, nose and ears.

- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract provides soothing protection.

- Made with natural vitamins and botanicals such as Vitamin E for antioxidant benefits.
Active Ingredients: octinoxate (7.5%), octisalate (5%), oxybenzone (3%), avobenzone (1%)

Shady Day Daily SPF 30 wipes provide a convenient mess free way to apply broad spectrum UV protection. Hygenic pre-moistened sunscreen wipes are designed for the entire body with an absorbent formula leaving the skin feeling dry and smooth. Perfect for the whole family and people on the go!

-Contains no artificial ingredients or synthetic fragrances.

-Vitamins E, A, mango fruit extract, cactus flower extract and organic aloe vera provide moisturing and antioxidant protection.

Active Ingredients: Octocrylene 10%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 3%, Avobenzone 2%

Shady Day Daily Soothing wipes provide the most convenient way to soothe and refresh your skin. Perfect for after sun exposure or to refresh your face and body. Each wipe cools and soothes skin immediately with anti-aging benefits. The pre-moistened wipes contain antioxiants and natural skin soothers such as Vitamins A,C, & E, organic aloe vera, green tea and organic cucumber.

-Contains all natural and organic ingredients.

-Dermatologist Tested and Recommended

HEALTHY SUN TIPS & RESOURCES

• Apply lotion at least 20 minutes before you go out and re-apply every two hours for maximum effectiveness
• Wear protective clothing and accessories, such as long-sleeve shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
• Follow the “Shadow Rule” – if your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun’s damaging rays are at their strongest and you are likely to sunburn
• The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are the most hazardous for UV exposure
• UV rays reach you even on cloudy and hazy days. UV rays will also reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.
• Most sun damage occurs in the first 18 years of life when skin exposure to harmful ultraviolet light is greatest and when preventive measures are least employed due mostly to inadequate public awareness
• Check out your local UV rating daily by clicking HERE

Got 2 get the G2!!!

Everyone loves the newest, and most state-of-the-art gadgets, right? Why would your baby be any different? Unlike clothing and diaper bags, car seats and strollers are responsible for our children’s safety and must perform to the most stringent regulatory standards. Orbit is dedicated to meeting all these standards and not sacrificing style or function.
After months of waiting the Orbit Family finally launched their newest addition: the Stroller Travel System G2 and the Stroller G2.

See the video HERE

Stroller Travel System G2 Features:

*Orbit G2 has a back saving dock-and-rotate Smart Hub that allows you to securely dock the Infant Car Seat from nearly every angle
*The Car Seat Base can also be installed with a turn of a knob and it will tighten itself into your car. It is the only Car Seat System that can be installed in less than 60 Seconds
*The car Seat is fully lined with EPP foam
*You can use the Car Seat without the base in planes and taxis
*360° rotation means baby can face forward, backward or sideways
*5 point harness, and infant insert in Car Seat
*Weight Rating: children from 4lbs to 22 lbs
*Plus many MORE features!!



Stroller G2 Features:
*3DRotation side levers allow rotate-and-recline in one fluid motion
*Self-standing Stroller Frame
*Sate-of-the-art ventilation system
*No pump tires
*Built in cup holder and snack tray for Mom& Dad, and removable support bar and snack tray for your little one
*Plus many MORE features!!

Come into City Sprouts Today and ask any of our helpful staff to give you an In-Depth demo of this awesome new stroller!

Get us on the A-List and Get you a T-Shirt!

Each year with their July issue, the St.Louis editorial staff features the A-List — their tribute to the exceptional, including everything from the best shopping destinations and restaurants to spas, nightspots, cultural destinations and more. New for 2010, they are adding a readers' poll to the A-List feature.

The Ballots are open to see who will be on the A-List this year with St.Louis Magazine, the go-to source for what is hot or not here in our home town! There is a section for Kids and we want you to vote for us for Best Children's Clothing Store. We want you to go online and Fill out the Ballot!
Follow the Link Below and write us in for best Kids clothing store, (and while you are there you can vote for all your other local favorites!)

Everyone loves a good incentive; so as a "thank you" for voting we will be offering 10% off of our full priced T-Shirts! Just vote and next time you are in the shop bring out a printed copy of your submission (the screen that come up after you vote) and you can save 10% on ANY full priced T-Shirt that we have in stock. But you better hurry the Ballots and the 10% offer ends on April 16th!

!!!Vote Here!!!

Tea Destination Store

A Destination That Everyone Can Enjoy!!!


In January of this year, City Sprouts underwent a lovely change: we became a Tea Destination Store. The dust has settled and we are finally seeing how great it is to be a Tea Destination Store; not only for us here at City Sprouts, but for the customers too!

Now, what exactly does it mean to be a Tea Destination Store? It means we now carry almost everything in the Tea clothing line! Our loyal customers will tell you that the quality of the Tea Fashion and Daily Tea lines can not be beat.
Not only do we carry the entire Tea Collection, but we also got a face lift! The North end of our store has become a whole treasure trove of all things Tea. Tables made of rustic wood and industrial metal, a fresh coat of paint, and found furniture and objects set the tone for the eclectic vibe that makes the Tea Collection so special.

How does City Sprouts becoming a Tea Destination Store benefit the customers? Well, there are three different ways really!
1) As mentioned earlier we now carry almost everything that the Tea lines offer,
which means more options for our customers!
2) Are you looking for a size in a cute Sun Dress that we do not have in stock?
Just ask one of our helpful employees and they will gladly order it for you! One of
the perks of being a Tea Destination Store is that we can special order sizes that are out of stock!
3) As a Tea Destination Store we now are included in the Tea issued Special Offers. All you have to do is go and sign up on
Tea's Web Site (Click here for discounts) and soon you will receive E-Mails and Catalogs with discounts that are good at City Sprouts exclusively!
And let's face it, who doesn't like saving money?!?!

We could go on and on about how great it is to be a Tea Destination Store, but the best way to learn about it... come in and see for yourself!!

What does an ex-nightclub owner and partying Londoner know about children's Fashion? EVERYTHING!!

No Added Sugar founder, Deborah Medhurst, started her simple T-Shirt line in 1991. Inspired by the flamboyant, attractive, and glamorous mix of London's Glitterati, No Added Sugar quickly became the height of children's fashion in London. In 2007 No Added Sugar launched it's first full collection, including the introduction of City Sprouts' favorite Bustle Dresses!
Since then, No Added Sugar has expanded way past London's city limits. They are now represented in France, Germany, Holland, and right here in the US.

City Sprouts have been carrying No Sugar Added for over three years and love every stitch of it!

We recently received our Spring Collection from the fantastic line and it is already going fast! Some of our favorites include the Hyde Park Dress, Smiler Tank and of course the Bustle Dress. In addition to those we have: onesies, rompers, and t shirts to help introduce your little one to St. Louis' "Jet Set"!

Come check out No Added Sugar's spring collection at City Sprouts today before it is to late!
Hope to see you soon...