Help, There's A Baby In My Cake!

Not. Creepy.  At. All.

That's what this article  from Digital Food TV says about King Cake with a baby figurine in it.

Hey it's a good luck charm, though right?
In Germany they have "krapfen" which are doughnuts. Which I believe has jelly inside.

Fat Tuesday is today.  Jealous to all of you visiting New Orleans or Mobile during this time.  

I love Mardi Gras!  I first experienced this Carnival when I lived in Germany.  We had "Fasching" which is kind of the same thing as Mardi Gras.  

It starts on November 11 at exactly 11 minutes after 11 a.m. and goes until Fat Tuesday.

Here's what my memory of it looks like:

It was to "drive out winter", and also back in the older days, people felt they could mock their politicians by hiding behind the masks on this day.  

From my memories of Fasching back in the 80's,  there were parades and costumes, noisemakers, poppers, candy throwing, lots of confetti, and floats.

I attended an American high school in Heidelberg.  We had all the sports of a stateside high school.  I was  a cheerleader for football and basketball.  Our squad along with the dance team, "drill" team, would march in the Heidelberg Fasching parade every year.  It was so much fun!  Plus we got out of school.  Only problem was it was very cold and we still wore our skirts, cheer sweaters, and letter jackets.  We had those huge pom poms that we had a marching routine for.

Great arm workout!

Our beloved high school closed in 2013 after seven decades! Here's a video of a parade in 2014.  Sadly, our cheerleaders won't be in this one but I did see some (not sure where they are from).

Different Traditions, Different Dates

There are three different words in German for “Carnival” or “Mardi Gras”: Karneval,Fasching and Fastnacht. Although all three refer to the same pre-Lenten observance, each has a different tradition and reflects somewhat different customs in different regions of the German-speaking world. 

This info is from the German Way.com. 

Those were some good times!

Happy Boom Boom Day!

Anyhow, King Cake, with a plastic baby in it, is pretty cute and my kids are fascinated with it.

  

Sara Says Favorites and Best Sellers

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Sara Says Boutique is considering specializing in certain items, instead of having a large variety of things.  We want to be your go-to  place for certain favorites.
Our best sellers currently are:  solid white pearl smocked bishop dresses, pearl baby bracelets,  and white cardigan sweaters from Julius Berger.

You, my potential customers, know what you like, and what you need from time to time.  Please let me know what you are thinking in terms of most important items to keep.
Your opinion is very valuable to us!

Valentine's Finds for your Little Hearts

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Valentine's Day is near!  Order your child a soft minky dot pillow case.  These come in travel sizes or regular.

Travel Pillowcase in Hot Pink

Love pink?  We have some handy diapers and wipes cases.

Pink Dots Case

I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day complete with wine and roses or whatever makes you happy!

Check out our 100% cotton Peruvian sweaters

100% cotton sweaters from Peru - soft and cute for your little one!

We now have these in cardigan and pullover styles.  Does your daughter love horses?  We do, and we have a darling sweater with horses and stables. Sizes 2, 3 and 4T.

In a pullover style we have sweaters with a sweet frog face on the front.  One in pink and one in white. Our promo code is coming soon.  Check back for yours!

 Reversible Snowman Applique Jumper Set by Royal Child

Red corduroy top and pants set

Gingham ruffle

Snowman applique on one side

"Go Team" on red gingham side

This brand runs small.

 

Click here to buy.  From $36.94.

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Right now we have a 25% off your entire order offer

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Warehouse Sale in Birmingham, AL

50% off Sale Winter

Enjoy savings on expensive items.  Buy for the next few cooler months, or even next year.

This $60 Livi G outfit goes now for only $29.

"Personalization Is Still a Hot Trend in 2013" Article

Do you love monograms?
We do!

We have lots of blank clothing outfits for monogramming. What you see above is our super soft organic cotton infant layette from Peru.
We also can embroider the monogramming for you if you are pretty sure of the size you are ordering.

According to an article from Michael's craft store, monogramming and personalization is really hot!
It says, "Personalization continues strong into 2013, with initials and monograms showing up on all kinds of projects. Everyday objects like cell phone cases and shoes become one of a kind with any type of bling or embellishment imaginable."

We don't have shoes, or cell phone cases, but we do have some really cute pillowcases, and infant layette, in addition to dresses, jon jons, t-shirts and more. 

Do you like to go the next step and personalize your items for that extra style?

Navy Cord Bow Dress Coats $25.20

 Navy Cord Bow Dress Coats $25.20

These cute coats are just what your little girl needs with that holiday outfit to church.

They are even lined!

 

eBay Deals from Sara Says Boutique

eBay specials galore! 
Check out our latest auctions for some great deals.

Things are gearing up for fall, so let's get the summer stuff out of the way!

We still have a great selection of baby rompers. Check the link for entire selection.

 Sara Says Children's Boutique




 

Sweet Spring Tunic and Legging Set for girls

Sam & Sydney

FRONT

BACK

How adorable is this?

Great for chilly Spring days.

The leggings are of a soft knit fabric.

Blossoming Tunic and Legging Set

$37.98-$40.98

Auction time is today, Friday, at 1 p.m. CST

 Join us for our first ever SURPRISE auction on our Facebook page.

Get incredible deals on adorable items.

And help us make room for more goodies this Spring.

HOW TO BID:
1. "Like" our FB page
2. Comment on item with the word "SOLD"
3. Enter your Paypal email address or say " CREDIT CARD"
4. Size you would like
5. Quantity if more than one of each size. Also put BOTH ONLY if you don't want one if you don't win the other.
6. If we will be shipping to Alabama please put "AL" so we can charge sales tax.


HOW TO PAY:
1.  We will email you a Paypal invoice by the end of today.  If you wish to pay by credit card instead, we can email you instructions to pay on our website.
2. You must pay within 48 hours or receiving the invoice.

RULES:
1.  All sales are final.  No returns or exchanges.
2.  All sales will be posted the next day on this blog.  You can check here if you didn't get your invoice yet.


SNEAK PEEK:
I can't post all the pics before auction time but there will smocked swimsuits, summer capri sets, boys smocked shorts sets, and Eastery bubbles.  Also Mardi Gras smocked outfits.



 

Mardi Gras outfits for the littlest festival goer

Don't you just love Mardi Gras?
Fun, festive, and full of excitement.
Even if you don't attend it locally, you can still dress your child festive!

We have a few outfits that would fit that bill.

 

And even some that might go with New Orleans Saints as well:

This one is reversible too.  Go to the website to see other side.  Cute!

 Boys version of outfit.  Twins or siblings can match.

Come see our new line of children's sweaters.

 Introducing a new line of sweaters and ponchos from Pery Kids!

Does your daughter love horses?

  

These are $40.25 each.

Soft, luxurious sweater cape or poncho with pom pon ties.

Snowman sweater!

Not your grandma's sweater.  This one is sweet and fresh with little dolls sewn to the sides of the snowman.

Frog sweater!
Hot pink or fuchsia with cute frog.

Be sure to visit our Pery Kids page for all of our hats, and sweaters too.