Vendor Spotlight: Kadydid Designs

If you are looking for baby products for any littles (or soon to be littles!) in your life, Kadydid Designs will have a variety of perfect gift options for you!

Car seat canopies to pacifier clips, baby blankets and leg warmers, sweet teething rings to baby bibs; you will definitely be able to find something great for your sweet little one!

To get an idea of products and possible gift options, you can also check out Kadydid Designs on Facebook and Instagram!

Vendor Spotlight: Younique

Have you heard about the amazing 3D mascara?  I've been using it over the summer and I LOVE it!!  Luckily enough, we will have Younique on hand at our fall event to hook you up!

Looking for more than just mascara?  Renae will have it for you!  So many makeup options will be waiting for you.  Have questions about the product?  You can also find Renae on Facebook!

Vendor Spotlight: Pampered Chef

Who doesn't love Pampered Chef?  

Pampered Chef is always a huge hit and we have Betsy Barr returning to represent Pampered Chef at our November event.

You can also find Betsy on Facebook, where she shares not only the newest Pampered Chef products, but some amazing recipes too!  Just a sample...

Farmstand Frittata

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium zucchini, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, snipped, divided
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, divided (about 6 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Break thin spaghetti into 2- to 3-inch lengths. Cook according to package directions; drain.

2. Meanwhile, chop onion and bell pepper with Food Chopper. Slice zucchini with Ultimate Mandoline. Snip basil with Professional Shears.

3. In Small Batter Bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 tablespoon of the snipped basil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper using Stainless Whisk. Add 4 tablespoons of the grated Parmesan cheese, grate with Rotary Grater.

4. In Executive (10-in.) Saute Pan, (do not use stainless cookware) heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic pressed with Garlic Press. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir in cooked spaghetti. Reduce heat to low. Pour egg mixture over pasta mixture in pan. Cover; cook 14-15 minutes or until egg mixture is set in center.

5. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes with remaininig 1 tablespoon snipped basil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Grate remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over frittata. Cut frittata into wedges using Nylon Knife.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 230, Fat 8 g, Sodium 400 mg, Dietary Fiber 2 g

Cook's Tips: With the spaghetti added, our frittata has a frim texture, making it easy to slice and serve. You can cook the thin spaghetti ahead of time and refrigerate, or use 3 cups leftover cooked thin spaghetti. Use the Professional Shears to cut leftover cooked spaghetti into 2- to 3-inch lengths.

Vendor Spotlight: Heritage of the Heart

Joining us this fall is Denise with Heritage of the Heart. Not only can she introduce you to Heritage Makers, she also makes adorable items you can buy directly from her.

A few examples:

Let it Go block set

 You are My Sunshine pallet sign

 Simple (yet cute!!) Christmas advent calendar.

If you want to check out Heritage of the Heart before the boutique, you can find her on Instagram and Facebook.  If you stop by, be sure to let her know Bubblegum Bay Boutique sent you!

Vendor Spotlight: Origami Owl

 Tonya from Origami Owl is always a huge hit at our events,
and we're so glad she'll be back for our fall event!

Origami Owl lockets are the perfect gifts for just about any female you may be shopping for!

Necklaces, bracelets, watches, lanyards...there is SO much to choose from!

Be sure to stop by and say "Hello" to Tonya on Facebook!

Vendor Spotlight: Homegrown Trinkets

We are happy to introduce you to Homegrown Trinkets - one of our vendors at our holiday event this year.

Heather makes some of the cutest items for your little tykes 

including character aprons

and sweet character pillows

You can find Homegrown Trinkets in the following places:

Etsy

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Be sure to stop by Homegrown Trinkets' booth at Bubblegum Bay Boutique this November!

Fresh Display Ideas

I know as craft show vendors, we are always looking for new ways to freshen up our displays.  We want them to be cute and trendy yet practical and easy too.  Here are a few display ideas that may help inspire you to add something new to your display this season!

Compulsive Craftiness

Dishfunctional Designs

Centsational Girl

Indie Fixx

2014 Fall Vendors:

We are so excited to announce the vendors for our 2014 Fall Show!  

In no particular order, here is a list of the vendors we have scheduled to attend our event this November-

Origami Owl
Homegrown Trinkets
Younique
Pampered Chef
Kadydid Designs
Jamberry Nails
Gold Canyon Candle
Little Dorn Designs
Scentsy
Rikkilynn Art & Design
Bashful Lash
Sonoran Soaps
Chalk-aholics
DoTerra
Hair Bling & Things
Jewelry in Candles
It Works
Stampin' Up
Paparazzi
AZA Beauty Supply & Boutique
Sew Unique Handcrafts
31
Kim Ferrell
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Alternative Scraps
Heritage of the Heart
The Simple Happy
Makeup Eraser
Material Girl
Just Get Pampered
Foxy Faces
Mistie's Sewing & Crafts
Bellapia Designs
Silpada Designs
Fun Duds for Little Dudes

The Girls Behind Bubblegum Bay Boutique

We thought we'd take a moment to introduce ourselves to you!

We are Sophia, Alyssa and Chelsea; the girls behind Bubblegum Bay Boutique.

We are all stay at home moms with our first priority being our families.

We started out last fall with Peoria Holiday Boutique and have had so much fun watching our little show grow.  This is our third event and we look forward to so many more!

Sophia with her husband Thomas, a hearing care specialist and their three children: 

Nixon, Easton and Charly.

Alyssa's family consists of husband David, a financial advisor with Edward Jones and their children Brychan, Kehlton and Jessalyn.  Alyssa is also the shop owner behind Kadydid Designs.

Chelsea and her husband Steven with boys Hasting & Quintin.  Chelsea is so excited to have her husband back after being over seas on a work deployment for the last year. They are expecting a baby girl late this fall!

Healthy "Breakfast" Cookies

How many of you have kiddos heading back to school this week?
Or maybe just have super picky eaters?
Both are true in my house!

Here's a recipe for healthy "breakfast" cookies that you can made ahead of time...perfect to serve for breakfast or to pack in your littles lunchbox.  And they'll never know that they are getting a ton of spinach and blueberries into their cute little system.

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

(adapted from The Sneaky Chef)

First:

Make a flour mixture using equal parts all purpose flour, whole wheat flour and wheat germ.  I always do a minimum of a cup each, but I use this flour mix for lots of other things.  You only need 1.25 cups total for this recipe.

Then, puree (making as smooth as possible)

3 cups raw baby spinach leaves

1.5 cups of blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 t. lemon juice and

1-2 T water 

I usually will double or triple this (especially when berries are on sale).  I then freeze it in 1/4 c. amounts.  One batch makes 1 cup.  You need 3/4 c. for the recipe.

Then combine in order:

1 1/4. c flour mixture

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

6 T. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

3/4 c. puree mix from above

6 T. canola oil

Powdered Sugar for dusting

(I also like to add a handful of chocolate chips to the recipe.  It's not necessary, but helps my super picky eaters believe they really are eating chocolate chip cookies for breakfast)

You could also easily add a few tablespoons of protein powder to the mix as well.  I may have to try that next batch...

Once everything is mixed well, drop by spoonfuls on a greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.  Remove from pan and let cool on a rack.  Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

I seriously let my children eat as many of these as they want.  I have one child who will willingly only eat peanut butter sandwiches with an occasional applesauce.  So for him, getting spinach AND blueberries in him is a BIG deal.

And word to the wise?  DO NOT EAT THE DOUGH.  It does not taste good.  Well, according to my husband anyway.  Once baked though, he scarfed down 2 or 3!  :)

What do you think?  How do you sneak healthy food into your super picky eaters?

We are Looking for some Swag!

The swag inserts will be placed in a super cute, hand sewn and reusable swag bag for the first attendees of the boutique.  Not only will your items be handed out to attendees, but you will also receive shout outs and introductions on our FB page, Instagram as well as here on the blog!

Please note that our current vendors will get first say in representing any direct sales companies.

Craft Show Etiquette

Here is a quick etiquette list for any craft show vendor.  If you're brand new to the craft show/boutique scene, this will be perfect for you!  It's also a nice reminder for seasoned vendors. :)

So.  In no particular order, here's what I would tell new vendors:

1.  Provide anything your event planner needs as it's asked for.  Vendor fees, applications, photos of your product and/or an image of your logo may all be things your event planners may ask for.

2.  Have questions?  Ask!  On of our events demanded vendors to provide their own tables.  However, one of our vendors was about to back out because she couldn't locate a table.  Once she explained her dilemma, we were more than happy to help her locate a table so she could keep her space.  Your even planners want to help you!  However, do keep in mind that the more favors you ask/demand; the quicker you're going to run out of favor.  Here's the bottom line.  Ask for help if you need it, but don't be demanding and needy.

3.  Make sure you are set up for the event ON TIME!!!  Nothing is more frustrating than to be ready to open the doors and realize you're missing a vendor or three.  Not only is it irritating for the event planners to have you setting up late, it's also rude to your fellow vendors and the shoppers.  It may also affect your table space/location as planners will rearrange last minute to hide any empty spots.

4.  On the flip side, DO NOT BREAK DOWN EARLY.  If your event runs until 5:00 pm, that means you are sitting at your booth with a smile on your face until 5:00 pm.  Perhaps later if there are shoppers still browsing.  When you signed up for the event, you made a commitment to be there for the full shopping hours.  Breaking down early to try to sneak out quickly just makes everybody mad and will probably hurt your chances for getting into that same show again later down the road.

5.  If you have to cancel your appearance at a show, let your event planners know ASAP.  Chances are good that there is a waiting list of vendors who would love to take your spot.  The sooner you know you aren't going to make the show (due to emergencies or you just change your mind about doing it), the easier it will be for your place to be filled.

6.  Lastly - HAVE FUN!!!  Craft shows are the perfect networking opportunity.  Kick back, relax and get to know your neighbors.  You may come away with a new best friend...or 10.

What do you think?  Did I leave anything out?  What are your biggest pet peeves as a craft show vendor?

Ch-ch-ch-changes...

We're sure you've probably noticed a pretty significant change around here...

our name.

We wanted something that could be universal; something that would hold well for any season and not be so confusing to our customers!

So.  Peoria Holiday Boutique (or Spring Fling by Peoria Holiday Boutique) is out the window.

Instead, we are simply
Bubblegum Bay Boutique.

We are so excited about things to come!  Shortly we will be announcing the location of our fall show (which will take place November 22, btw!).
Applications will start rolling out soon thereafter.

You can still find us on Facebook.  And our place on Instagram is still around too.
We hope you'll stick around...there will be much more to this blog than just information on our boutiques!