inventory time - yuck!!

well, this is definitely a procrastination post! i'm supposed to be do computer/paperwork in preparation for our year-end inventory . . . but i'm sick of it!! i have about a million more vouchers to update before sunday am - this may be a long night!! who does inventory on the last long weekend of summer?!?!?! WE DO - we're crazy! in some ways, it actually works out well - we don't have to close the store any extra days and our inventory count is at our exact year-end. so, i, along with our dedicated and loyal staff, will be here counting, and counting, and counting some more while you and your family are enjoying a few days off!

****just a reminder that CRAVINGS will be closed on monday, september 1st for LABOUR DAY/INVENTORY!!

more home organization

well, the office is now finished- yay! i need a few more decorative pieces, but i am pleased overall! now on to my next project- tackling the shoes and purses in my closet. it would be too embarrassing to report just how many of each i have, but i will say that i don't have enough space! when i was designing our home, i made certain that we had enough closet space so my husband and i each have our own walk-in closets. he has 2 shirts on each shelf, an entire empty hanging section and space for at least another dozen pair of shoes...and i haven't even unpacked a third of my shoes and have run out of space. i'm going to have to get creative with this one or just steal some of my husband's empty space!

went to the mall (again) today sans kids! fed layla, put her down for a nap, my husband put ryan down for a nap and they all slept while i shopped! what a great feeling to get out on my own. so much easier to do with baby #2. i don't think i left ryan for a couple of months. anyway, it was a nice break and got me ready for a night alone while my husband is on call!

j

organizing our new home

ok, i am still organizing the books in the office. i thought i wanted my husband's help, but he doesn't know how to make the shelving look "pretty" so i banished him from the room! i have, however, made 5 piles of stuff for him to go through so i can replace medical journals with picture frames! he took ryan to the park which i guess is as much help as i could ask for!

so, ryan, layla and i went to the mall today. we were there for a total of 1 hour...i couldn't even tell you what we did (oh, i did buy 2 decorative vases for the built-ins in the office!)...i think i strolled them around in circles just praying layla would fall back asleep. she is just like ryan was- won't sleep outside her crib/bassinett. this makes it very difficult to go out- epsecially with a 3 year old too. i feel like i am bribing ryan all the time to be a "good big sister and listen to mom"...oh the joys of having 2...and i thought 1 babe was a handful!

anyway, just waiting for layla to wake for her next feed...but i am SO ENJOYING the silence right now!

j

time for a break

i am taking a break from organizing the books in our new office. it's taking longer than i anticipated and i am getting more tired every minute. no nap again today as trades people were in and out of our house tending to little things that still need to be done. i love getting things off my "to do" list though so it's a good trade off.

i am writing to let you know that cravings maternity & baby is hiring. we are looking for an outgoing, energetic and reliable individual who is interested in part time employment. the store is getting busier every month (which is amazing!) and we definitely need more sales associates! please let rebecca or me know if you (or someone you know) is interested.

j

what a great weekend!

what a great weekend...only wishing our deck was finished so i could've sat outside a bit more. i did enjoy the sun when we took ryan to the pool (no, i didn't get in a bathing suit...not yet!). they are stuccoing (is that a word?) our house right now and the deck is next...would love to have a few days & nights out there before fall/winter.

going to head to cravings tomorrow to get a baby gift (and chit-chat a bit!). my brother-in-law and sister-in-law had a baby girl...now what to get them?? should be easy when you own the store, but i'm not sure what they have (they live in TO) and they won't tell me what they need. also need to pick up another FooGo straw cup for ryan to take to pre-school (can't believe we are there already...but she's SOOOO excited to go). better start making my list as i am bound to forget to pick something up.

also have my (almost) 6 week doctors appointment tomorrow. i'm honestly just curious how much more baby weight i have to lose. i SQUEEZED in to my pre-pregnancy jeans today which is so exciting!!

anyway, i think i might turn the tv on for a bit...haven't watched in about, oh, 6 weeks or so!

j

layla's first road trip

thought i would write quickly before i head off to bed. had a nap between 7 and 8:30 this eveing so i'm actually feeling somewhat awake right now! had our first road trip and overnight stay with baby layla. spent 2 days and a night with becca and her family at their new "cabin" in candle lake. we had beautiful weather, although i only enjoyed bits and pieces of it between napping, feeding, etc. layla did pretty well for her first trip. she slept most of the way in the car and slept well half of the night. i really can't complain- she is only 5 weeks afterall. thanks becca for having us!

looking forward to a weekend of great weather...hopefully i'll be able to enjoy some of it!

can't believe the summer is almost over :(

j

yeah, we're getting spanx!!

i just got off the phone with a very friendly guy from the company that distributes SPANX in canada. i have been trying to get a hold of them for several months - and this time, someone actually answered the phone!! our catalogue & order form is getting put in the mail at this very moment and hopefully, i will be able to place an order early next week. depending on ship times, we should have SPANX here at cravings within the next few weeks! will keep you posted - i know a lot of people have been asking for these!

R.

i love my new peg perego stroller!

i just realized that i haven't written anything about my new stroller. peg perego generously gave me the new 60/40 stroller as a baby gift- thanks again, i love it!!! i wanted to let all you moms (and dads) out there know that it is a perfect stroller if you want the convenience of clicking in your car seat and having a seat for your toddler. ryan is three, but my princess still enjoys being strolled around so it really is perfect for us. it maneuvers very easily, it is lightweight and fits through doorways. i would highly recommend it!

http://www.pegperego.com/

j

more unpacking

well, i'm making my way through boxes...slowly. most say that we've made great progress in the week we've been in our house but progress isn't good enough...i want every box unpacked, our house decorated, pictures hung...i have NO patience!

went back to the store to pick up layla's crib bedding today. very excited to see how it's going to look! i think my next decorating project is going to be the toy room. i'm going to enlist becca to help with it as she seems to have some grand ideas about building my girls a stage...a childhood dream of hers!

anyway, it was nice to be in the store today and check out all the new stuff...great maternity clothes...BUT VERY GLAD NOT TO BE PREGNANT!!

j

great new maternity clothing arriving daily!

some of our new fall maternity clothing has arrived . . . and it's gorgeous. this season's hottest colours include charcoal, teal & purple - colours that look good on most complexions! it might be just me, but i LOVE fall shopping! it reminds me of the back-to-school mini-shopping sprees of my childhood - and i'm partial to the darker colours (ie. black - but i'm willing to step outside my comfort zone and try some charcoal).

have a great weekend!!
R.

check out of great selection of nursing bras

did you know . . . CRAVINGS carries a fantastic selection of nursing bras & tanks for mommas 32A - 42H? in the last few weeks we have received several new bra styles. check out Bravado!'s new Sugar & Spice microfibre bras (super cute & fun) and the Cassandra Lace nursing bra by Condessa (sexy). all of our skilled retail staff would be pleased to assist you in finding the perfect nursing bra.

busy day!

wow! what a busy day at the store! the day after a long weekend is usually a bit crazy, but today was nuts!

just wanted to remind everyone that all remaining SUMMER maternity clothing is BUY 1, GET 1 FREE, CLEARANCE MATERNITY CLOTHING is 75% OFF, summer BABY & TODDLER clothing is 25% OFF, retired ROBEEZ are 25% OFF . . . plus more clearance items up to 40% OFF. help us make room for all our FALL merchandise that's arriving!! see you soon!

busy long weekend!

hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! i actually left the house for the first time today. we moved on friday and have been unpacking boxes ever since. the move went much better than i anticipated and my parents were here to help set things up. we have much more to do, but at least our main floor and kids bedrooms are set up (well almost). my husband still has to put layla's new crib together (rossport by college woodwork) but the combo unit is in her room and looks fantastic! i am excited to finally get everything together and organized. i will post pictures of her cravings nursery when it's complete!

aside from that, just busy being a mom of two (still can't believe i have 2 kids!). will see what this week brings when my husband is at work and my parents aren't in town to rescue me!

j