Fall/Dec 2008      THE BELLE BOTTOM BABY BULLETIN

The Hanukkah and Christmas holidays are almost here. Hopefully we can all hang in there

and keep our heads above water, with that said Belle Bottom Baby is having a pre holiday

sale starting Monday, December 8.      !!!!Everything is on sale!!!    20%-60% off

We have a lot of new raingear styles from Hatley, pirates & ponies, to glow in the dark Alien raincoats boots and umbrellas. We have very pretty holiday styles from Pediped. New styles from Bical Grippers and fun new games and puzzles.  

Don’t forget our ever growing selection of Hair Accessories by Trendy Clips.

Belle Bottom Baby is filled with beautiful infant apparel, the cozy designs of Kissy Kissy,

Baby Steps, CC Clothing and many more. We also have new fun maternity tees from Mollyanna.

 

Our Mission & Pledge to You!

At Belle Bottom Baby it is our mission to provide the ultimate in service, selection and style. We want to provide a comfortable, fun and professional atmosphere where you and your child will enjoy your shopping experience. We want you to know that we go well beyond the business of simply selling clothes and accessories. We are who you can count on to help you find exactly what you are looking

for. We are becoming known as an experience that is synonymous with exceptional service, with a unique selection of quality designer apparel and gifts.

 

BELLE BOTTOM BABY SOLE TRAIN

Thank you to everyone who has donated shoes to The Belle Bottom Baby Sole Train. This is an on-going program so anytime you have shoes to donate please drop them by the store. (SEE BELOW FOR SOLE TRAIN INFO)

 

SUGGESTION BOX - What would you like Belle Bottom Baby to carry or offer? Email your suggestions

to bellebottombaby@mac.com

 

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS - If you would like to announce the birth of your child/grandchild in our next newsletter please email the particulars to bellebottombaby@mac.com.

Belle Bottom Baby would like to congratulate 

Nikki & Daniel for the birth of their son Daniel Steven Jr. 11/13/08

Patti & Eric for the birth of there daughter Julie Rose 11/16/08

Sylvia & Bob for the birth of their grandson Jack Ryan 11/16/08

Diane & Stacie for the birth of their son Thaddeus Andrew David  11/24/08

 

BIRTHDAY CLUB - Don’t forget to sign your child up. They will receive a birthday gift and you will receive a coupon for a discount off your next purchase. Come in or email us your child’s name, address & birth date to bellebottombaby@mac.com 

Belle Bottom Baby sends HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to Riley Rose 12-8, Ivy & Hunter 12-9.

CALENDER

 

December 21 – First Day of Winter                           December 22 – Hanukkah begins at sundown on the 21st

December 25 – Christmas Day                                     December 31 – New Year’s Eve

 

Christmas Facts

There's no other holiday like Christmas. Many of us celebrate the holidays without knowing how our traditions got started or what they signify. Christmas is much more fun when you know some facts behind the holiday

  • If you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", you would receive 364 presents.
  • Gingerbread has been a holiday tradition for thousands of years. It was originally eaten during Winter Solstice Festivals, but the tradition of the house made of Gingerbread originated in Germany.
  • According to tradition, giving a lump of coal in the stockings of naughty children comes from Italy.

 

Hanukkah Facts

  • In ancient times, olive oil was used in Hanukkah menorahs.
  • The menorah we see today resembles the one from the Holy Temple and began to appear during the middle Ages.
  • Menorahs can come in many shapes and sizes. The only requirement is that the flames are separate from each other.
  • In Israel, a dreidel is called a sivivon. The Yiddish word dreidel comes from the German word drehen, which means "turn."                  

CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDELBREAD

Ingredients

* 2 cups sugar, divided

* 3 large eggs

* 1 cup vegetable oil

* 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

* 2 teaspoons baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate mini-morsels

* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation:                                                                                                                     Makes 36 servings

 

Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add oil and next 4 ingredients; beat until blended. Stir in mini-morsels.

 

Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 10- x 3-inch log on lightly greased baking sheets. (Dough will be sticky. Shape dough with floured hands, if necessary.)

 

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; cut diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices.

Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over slices. Bake 5 more minutes; cool completely on wire racks.

 

GET ON BOARD! Toot! Toot!

THE BELLE BOTTOM BABY SOLE TRAIN

The Belle Bottom Baby Sole Train was established to be a ‘track’ from our caring community to children in need. There are so many kids in need here in our own backyard, and our goal is simple, to provide shoes and comfort to those kids and their families in our community.

 

Kids without shoes are unable to attend school. Playing without shoes can subject them to injury and infections.

 

Any one company or individual can donate shoes to The Belle Bottom Baby Sole Train. We will gladly accept any new or gently worn shoes.

 

The Belle Bottom Baby Sole Train is a non-profit program and receives no government funding. We rely solely on donations and the help of volunteers to do our work. Our hope is that the donations of goods, services and time given by the community will allow The Belle Bottom Baby Sole Train to make a difference in the lives of the families and children we help.

 

To insure the Sole Train program is able to sustain itself and offer shoes at no cost to the people we help our program is staffed with volunteers from within the community.

 

We are dedicated to the hope that we can all come together to make a difference in the lives of others through volunteerism, donations and commitment!

 

Please bring your shoe donations to Belle Bottom Baby.  

 

 

 

 

BELLE BOTTOM BABY’S BEST TOY/BOOK PICK

 

 

In the tradition of the best-selling The Christmas Surprise and The Golden Egg comes this sweet story of the Hanukkah mice. With flaps hiding shiny foil surprises, readers will find a different Hanukkah tradition on each page, until the very end when they finally discover the beautiful menorah, with all eight candles burning bright.

While searching for the Hanukkah lights, three mouse children and their mother discover new treasures each night.

Holographic enhancements hide behind gatefold flaps in The Hanukkah Mice by Ronne Randall, illus. by Maggie Kneen, in a format adopted by the artist in The Christmas Surprise. In the rhyming text, a mouse family searches a human home for the "wondrous Hanukkah lights."

 

 

The Elmo Musical Stocking sings "Jingle Bells" and then wishes you a Merry Christmas. He also features head and mouth movement as he sings and talks. The stocking is embroidered with the words "Merry Christmas from Elmo". He comes with three replaceable AA batteries and features an on/off switch on his hand

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY

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COMMUNITY ALERT
NOTIFICATION

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Official Publication of the West Valley Area Community Relations Office

Senior Lead Office (818) 374-7630

 

 

Don't Let Crime Steal Your Holiday!

Every year, from the middle of November through the middle of January, we see a rise in Property-Type Crimes in the West Valley Area. This includes suspects breaking into houses and cars. Many of these crimes could have been prevented if the victims just followed a few Crime Prevention Tips. Remember that most of these types of crimes are merely crimes of opportunity. If you can take the opportunity away, you have a much better chance of avoiding becoming the victim of a crime.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips While Shopping:

  • Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
  • Shop with a friend, there is safety in numbers.
  • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
  • Pay for purchases with a check, credit or debit card.
  • If possible, carry only your driver's license, personal checks, or necessary credit or debit cards.
  • If you must carry a purse, do not wrap the straps around your arms or shoulders. Carry a clutch purse tightly under your arm or wear a fanny pack.
  • Do not carry a wallet in a back pocket. It should be placed in a front pocket of your pants for safety.
  • Be aware that predators look for the "high dollar" shopping bags with your purchases. When possible, slip bags/purchases in a plain nondescript bag.
  • Watch purchases while eating in mall food courts; bags can easily be switched or taken.
  • Educate your children about what to do if they are lost and talk to them about "Stranger Danger".
  • Don't overburden yourself with too many packages. Use store's package pick-up.
  • Have your car keys ready in hand before leaving the store.
  • If you do return to your vehicle to unload purchases, place them in the trunk of the vehicle.
  • Try not to shop too late in the evening. Remember that fewer people are present at this time.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips In Parking Lots:

  • Shop early and leave early to avoid evening darkness.
  • Park in a high visibility area, and check for lighting in case you leave during hours of darkness.
  • Do not park next to a vehicle with dark tinted windows.
  • Prior to arriving at the shopping center, lock all your valuables in the trunk of your vehicle.
  • Leave the store with others, not alone.
  • Ask security to escort you to your vehicle if you feel uncomfortable.
  • Walk briskly, confidently, and directly through the parking lot. Be cautious of people handing out fliers or asking questions in the parking area.
  • Watch for people who may be following you. This can occur inside as well as outside. If you suspect someone following you, report it to security immediately.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips At Home:

  • Keep the outside of your home well lit with doors locked and window curtains closed.
  • Don't display gifts beneath the Christmas tree that can be seen from windows or doors.
  • After the holidays, don't advertise gifts received by the boxes left for the garbage collection. Destroy boxes and place in a sealed, non-clear garbage bag.

Finally, if you observe any suspicious activity or are the victim of a crime, contact shopping center security officers if available or the LAPD at 911 (emergencies only) or (213) ASK-LAPD (non-emergencies). Be sure to have relevant suspect description and vehicle information as well as information regarding the location of the crime or suspicious activity readily available.

 


Important Telephone Numbers | EMERGENCY CALL 911
CITY-WIDE DIRECTORY 311 | NON EMERGENCY 1-877-ASKLAPD
for additional Crime Prevention information, Log on: www.lapdonline.org
Support the LA Police Foundation: www.lapolicefoundation.org