Last Days! Save 50% Storewide

This Friday and Saturday
Save 50% Storewide

Our last day is Saturday. This is your last shot at the incredible bargains at Ditto Kiddo.

Open Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00

40%

Beginning tomorrow,
Friday, April 11th

Everything at Ditto Kiddo
will be
40% off

the marked price!!

This is the final markdown for most items.

Bits and Pieces

Save 30% Storewide

At the awesome, spectacular, never-before-seen, once in a lifetime

Ditto Kiddo

Going out of Business Sale!

Current Store Hours:

Wednesday 10:00-4:00

Thursday 10:00-2:00

Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00

I've had quite a few people asking about the products I make (quilts, onesies, bibs, etc) that we were carrying at the store. Yes, I'm still making them. Yes, they're still available! Before too long I'll be able to list local stores that carry Because I'm Me products but in the meantime check here at etsy.com (if you're local pick-up can be arranged to avoid shipping charges) and check the blog here, or e-mail me for more information. And if you happen to have a store and are interested in carrying the products absolutely positively e-mail me! Thanks.

Store Hours, 30% off Storewide

Our hours for the upcoming week:

Wednesday 10:00-4:00
Thursday 10:00-2:00
Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00


And, beginning Wednesday, take 30% off the price of everything in the store.

Unbeatable Deals

I posted yesterday that everything in the store is now an additional 20% off. Which makes for some really great deals, really great. I swear, if I didn't own the store I'd be shopping myself.

Here are just a few examples of the savings you'll find on our NEW items!

Bobux shoes regularly $25.99-$26.99, now $20.79-$21.59.

Baby Banz regular price $14.99, now just $11.99.

All Melissa and Doug toys are on sale. The insanely popular easel, a staple for most homes, regularly $49.99, now an unbeatable $39.99! Only 3 left, so hurry in.

Clean Shopper shopping cart seats were $29.99, now just $23.99.

We have one Melissa and Doug puppet theater left, at it's regular price of $119 we sold almost all we had, and this last one at $95.20 will go quickly.

Yes, we can ship. We charge only shipping and packaging costs, if there are any, never a handling fee. If that interests you give us a call at 239-495-1055 or e-mail us at dittokiddo1@aol.com.

Wow!!! Everything is 20-80% Off!!!

Going Out of Business Sale

Beginning Monday, March 17th everything at Ditto Kiddo is 20-80% off.

Hurry in!


Happy Saint Patrick's Day ... remember to wear green or get pinched.

Marking Down

Save 10% Storewide!*

*Store fixtures not included ... but they are for sale!

News

The time has come to say goodbye to all our company ...

Not yet, but over the next few weeks. Yes, after 8 1/2 years we're closing the doors of Ditto Kiddo.

The biggest reason ...

• Jason and I want to be home more and focus on the family, homeschooling five kids and just plain raising five kids is where I need, and want, my focus to be right now

There are lots of other reasons mixed in with that but that's the short explanation! If time permits over the next few weeks I'll go into more detail.

Get into the store now! As soon as we tell people of our plans they buy, buy, buy because they know that now's the time. We've got some great stuff right now but it's going fast!

We're no longer buying any items, of course.

We'll be honoring all frequent buyer cards that are in circulation until the end of March, but will not be giving out any new ones.

Tomorrow will be the last Grandparent's Day.

We've been asked if the store is for sale ... sure! Jason and I have a price in mind, but are pretty flexible. If you are interested, act quickly because the landlord is actively trying to lease the space.

Will we be marking everything down? Yes, within the next week or two and I'll post an announcement here ... and even the new merchandise, like Melissa and Doug will be included.

Just about everything is, or will be, for sale ... fixtures, hangers, furniture, office supplies.

We're still bringing things out of the back room and will be for a week or two so the stock will continue to change ... but, like I said, hurry in 'cause once the inventory is gone it's gone!

Our years at Ditto Kiddo have been full of joy and the memories are awesome. I'm sure there will be some tears shed before this is over and done with (um, starting now).

All Videos on Sale - $1.95!

All VHS video tapes now $1.95 at Ditto Kiddo while they last!

Choose from Rugrats, Oswald, Veggie Tales, and much, much more. Hurry in for best selection ... at this price they won't last long.

Happy Holidays

It's hard to read (it's the draft copy), but it's a 25% off coupon that will be going out to our mailing list. What you're not on the mailing list? Click here and sign up at the top of the page!

Print out the coupon (click on either coupon image ... we're not picky, and print that), bring it in, and receive 25% off any one item during the month of December.

We've got great holiday gifts for all the kiddos on your list and we look forward to seeing you very soon.

Markdowns!

The markdowns I mentioned yesterday are done. A crazy huge amount of clothing went from regular price to 1/2 off!

Get busy shopping.

The Hired Help

I hired some new "seasonal" help today. Don't worry ... Jason and I will still be around, this help is here to restock, price, hang, and put out merchandise. My new employees range in age from 4 to 9, and work in close contact with the already-on-the-payroll 14 year old.

Why am I using cheap* child labor (which, apparently, I can get away with because they're family)? Let's see ...

• 13 big boxes of Melissa and Doug, just in time for the holidays ... some great new toys and puzzles as well as restockings of our favorites
• 2 large Rubbermaid tubs filled to the brim with great clothing, including girly dress-up ballerina wear, Lilly Pulitzer dresses, boys suits, and much, much, more
• Pants ... we got ahold of some pant hangers and put out over 60 pairs of pants/shorts/skirts today
• Markdowns ... new markdowns on clothing will be done by Monday
• Toys ... yesterday I couldn't walk to the backroom because we'd taken in so many wonderful toys, including some Thomas train items. I can walk now as all the toys are priced and put out in our full, but very organized and tidy, toy room
• 26 pairs of Bobux arrived yesterday as well ... most sizes and designs are now fully stocked

*The labor worked inexpensively ... total cost for 5 laborers @ 2.5 hours of work was $23.75, but they insisted on being fed dinner at Crisper's which cost $38.00!

Strollers

It has been brought to my attention, after 8 years, that strollers and other items cannot be placed outside the store, not even on our own walkway (darn it!).



After much deliberation, and a good look at our available selling space, we have decided that we will no longer be accepting or carrying any strollers except jogging strollers, umbrella strollers, and bike trailers.



But of course there's a wonderful upside to this! All strollers are on sale this week for 30% off! At this time we have quite a few single strollers to choose from, as well as 2 double strollers, and one jogging stroller ... so hurry in and head out with your new set of wheels.

Oh what a busy day!

New stuff, new stuff, new stuff ...



Just when you've decided that all I do all day is sit around and eat bon-bons (I don't, but I can't deny that I've been eating pink m&m's ... to help fund breast cancer research, of course) ... I present some of the new items that have come in this week.



There is plenty more, like two white cribs ... pictures to come in the next day or two. Speaking of cribs, we've received the parts for the recalled Simplicity crib we have and it's ready to go to ... a pretty, simple light wood crib.



To change the subject completely, the kids and I kept very busy this afternoon doing markdowns ... lots and lots of markdowns, so come on in and check out the clearance racks.



We've also received a number of holiday dresses and outfits, enough that they are on their own rack. Now is the time to get these items, at our prices they don't last long.



At closing today we accepted a Little Tikes Climb and Slide Castle, as well as a neat Little Tikes water table.



We just happened to drop in to the Diamond District today. Seriously, not somewhere we go every day but so worth taking a look ... the diamonds are breathtaking. My gentlemen working there were so nice, really nice - not fake nice, and helpful.

The reason I'm telling you this is because as we were parking we noticed a new business, Kid Zoo. It's one of those kids play places ... looked interesting and worth checking out, and it's nice that it's in Bonita.

Clothing ... oh yes, lots of clothing.

If you've got a boy in a size 3 or 4 we've got clothes for you! Actually, there's a great selection in every size but the preschool boys rack is especially full, and all great brands like Gap, Gymboree, and Ralph Lauren.

Also, our larger girls clothing selection, sizes 8 and up, is exceptional. Roxy, Gap, Limited Too, etc.



High chairs ... we currently have six, including two Peg Perego. Baby swings ... also 6, including two cradle-style by Fisher Price.

Oh yeah, how could I not mention this sooner ... we have 3, yes THREE, single jogging strollers from $79.90 ... I'll try to post photos in the next day or two.

Spooktacular Halloween Savings

Save 50% on all Halloween Costumes at Ditto Kiddo.

Choose from Thomas the Train, a 50's girl, Stitch, a dinosaur from Old Navy, a clown, Minnie Mouse, and many, many more.

We also have Halloween themed t-shirts and pants.

Have you celebrated our birthday?

Have you used your Ditto Kiddo birthday coupon yet?

You've got until the 18th of October to celebrate with us.

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Ditto Kiddo is turning 8!

Click on one of the photos above or below (or just click here) to receive our birthday gift to you!

Why are we celebrating for a month? I have a relatively bad memory, could be old age, could be kids, could be lack of sleep, who knows. So I thought the Ditto Kiddo anniversary/birthday was this month. But it's next month. So I figured, what the heck, we'll offer the coupon for a whole month. Plus, what almost-eight-year-old doesn't think their birthday should be celebrated for a whole month?


Eight years we've been in business. That's hard to believe until I look at the kids, both mine and yours, and realize how much they've grown and changed.

Thank you ... for your business, of course, but mostly for allowing us into your lives and sharing your children and grandchildren with us. One thing I've always said about Ditto Kiddo is that it's fun to go to work ... I don't have very many grumpy customers, instead I'm blessed with lots of proud parents, boasting grandparents, and excited parents-to-be. So, thanks, and enjoy our birthday with us.

Grandparent's Day

REMEMBER

Every Wednesday is Grandparent's Day

Save 10% on your Total Purchase at Ditto Kiddo

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New Bibs by Because I'm Me arrived today.

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Ditto Kiddo will not be buying any clothing through 8th.

We're Sales Tax Free

From now until August 13th no sales tax will be charged on clothing or shoes at Ditto Kiddo.

AND take 10% off everything at Ditto Kiddo until August 13th!

• We've got an unbelievable amount of great stuff for babies and kids


• We carry newborn-10 in girls and newborn-7 in boys


• Open Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:00


• Hurry in for best selection!

Fisher Price Toy Recall

As you may already know, Fisher-Price issued a major recall today - close to 1,000,000 items because of lead poisoning hazard. Read more here.

Many of the affected products have the date code on the packaging and not the product itself, and as we cannot ensure the safety of your child without record of the date the toy was manufactured, Ditto Kiddo will not accept any of the recalled product, effective immediately, regardless of the date code or date of manufacture.

We are always very careful to not accept or sell recalled products and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Oh, and in other news ... it's that time of year! We're accepting fall clothing.

Don't forget ... Saturday begins the Florida tax free period. All clothing and shoes at Ditto Kiddo will be sales tax-free until August 13th. In addition everything in the entire store will be 10% off during the tax free period!