Buy Back Program

Hey!
We want to buy back your old maternity clothes! When you no longer want them, bring them in and we will buy them from you on the spot! We especially want them if they came from our store!!! We will then, re-sell them in the store. We will take the pieces that are in good condition. We will not buy any brands that come from chain stores. This will be great for everyone! Everyone loves a good deal!

Also, if there are any stores that have overstock inventory or inventory from season, please contact us. We are interested in buying your overstock!

Welcome Caitlin Rose!

Christina, who helped me out with taking pictures for the web site, just had her baby last Saturday, May 3. She had a little girl, Caitlin, who weighed 6 lbs 5 oz! They are doing great! Christina has a lot of help at home with her 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter! Congratulations!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day! Have a happy and restful day today!
Love,
Kristin

Cucumber for Swelling? Say What???

One of the most annoying side affect of pregnancy is swelling. Water retention can make you look and feel much heavier than you really are. A possible solution for swelling of your feet, fingers, and legs, is.....eat one cucumber a day!! Can you believe that by eating one cucumber a day you can reduce swelling during pregnancy? A nurse at my ob/gyn office told me that she used to work with diabetics and a great way to reduce swelling without taking traditional medicine is to eat a cucumber a day! It is worth a try, right? If it does not work, no big deal! You and your baby have just enjoyed a healthy, yummy snack!

$20 Overstock Sale!!!

Check out this overstock inventory! Four total racks and lots of bins filled with even MORE overstock inventory! You must stop in and check out all these great pieces at an even greater price! All sizes still available! Also, if you cannot come in the store, give us a call. You can tell us your size and tell us what you need, and we can put together a package and send it to you! See you soon!
Kristin

Juicy Couture "Cali" Just Arrived

Hey,
Just wanted to let you know that the "Cali" by Juicy Couture just arrived in White!! I know there are a lot of you that have been waiting for them to arrive! Stop in now while all sizes are still available! See you soon!

Celebrity Style!!

Actress Brooke Burke was photographed recently out and about in Malibu, CA in her BLUE COUTURE Peanut Shell.

Eggplant Recipe from Pregnancy and Baby

jump-start labor?

Can something you eat actually cause labor to begin? Here are two recipes you can try -- maybe you can jump-start the birth process!

For more than twenty years, women have gone to Scalini's Italian restaurant in Cobb County, Georgia, with one thing on their minds: To go into labor. They always order the Eggplant Parmesan, which, so far, has helped encourage more than 300 babies to come into the world within 48 hours of their mom eating the meal.

The restaurant promises results within two days. If you haven't had your baby by then, expectant moms get a gift certificate for another try.

The chefs at Scalini's shared their recipe with us. If it doesn't work, sorry, there's no gift certificate -- but you can use the recipe again, absolutely free of charge. (For best results, don't try it until your due date.)

Eggplant Parmesan alla Scalini's Ingredients:
3 medium size eggplants
1 cup of flour
6 eggs, beaten
4 cups fine Italian bread crumbs, seasoned
Olive oil for sautéing
8 cups of marinara sauce*
1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lbs of mozzarella cheese shredded
2 cups of ricotta cheese

Instructions:
After you wash the eggplant, slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices. You may choose to peel the eggplant before you slice it, however you may want to leave the skin on since the skin contains a lot of vitamins. Place the eggplant slices on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt, then cover with another layer of paper towels and hold it down with something heavy. This will drain the excess moisture. Let them set for about an hour.

Working with one slice of eggplant at a time, dust with flour, then dip in beaten eggs, then coat well with bread crumbs. Saute' in preheated olive oil on both sides until golden brown.

In baking dish, alternate layers of, marinara sauce eggplant slices, ricotta, parmesan, and romano cheeses, until you fill the baking dish about an 1/8 inch from the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 25 minutes in 375 degree oven. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Scalini's Marinara Sauce
2 tablespoons of chopped garlic
3 tablespoons of olive oil
8 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
1/8 cup of fresh chopped sweet basil
Pinch of thyme
Pinch of rosemary
One teaspoon salt
One teaspoon black pepper

Lightly sauté the onions in olive oil in large pot for a few minutes. Add garlic and saute' another minute. Add tomatos and bring sauce to boil, then turn heat to low. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and let simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.

Macaroni and Cheese with A-1 Sauce
"About a week ago, a friend of ours told us that he had a sure-fire method to 'induce' a late birth by eating a specific recipe," says Ric, father of four. "He had NEVER seen it fail. Of course, we were incredibly skeptical, but we did it and, whether total coincidence or not, it WORKED!"

Here's what you do: "Make sure that you eat the following AFTER midnight of the day that you were actually due." (You don't have to eat it at night, just don't eat it before your due date is over with.)

Macaroni and Cheese with A-1 Sauce: Cook the mac and cheese as usual. When you go to eat the Mac and Cheese, put as little or as much A-1 sauce on the meal as you think you can handle.

"It isn't the tastiest thing on the planet," Ric admits. "Just make absolutely sure that you eat a reasonable portion of the mixed concoction. Within 24 hours, you should have your baby."

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