Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to all ladybug and turtle lovers! I thought I had seen every single ladybug thing known until last night. A friend went to a firework store in Tennessee and purchased ladybug fireworks! Using all precautions we lit the fuse and it was amazing. The little ladybug firework starting shooting red sparks and within a few seconds starting spinning and then took off just like a real ladybug! If you are in a state that sells and allows fireworks you have got to purchase the ladybug fireworks which are very inexpensive. Here is a link to ladybug fireworks if you would like to give them a try after the 4th. Have a great weekend!

If you are in the area be sure to stop by today for our LadyBug Shop Sidewalk Sale.

Winner of LadyBug Shop Giveaway

Congratulations Mary Birling!

Congratulations to Mary Birling from Wisconsin. Mary has won a free Ladybug Necklace by Kelly Colleen. Thank you to all who participated. Read LadyBug Shop Newsletters often to stay up to date on special sales, events and more!

Special Sale at LadyBug Shop on Butterfly & Ladybug Beach Towel Set

LadyBug Shop is having a special sale on the Butterfly & Ladybug Beach Towel Set. The Butterfly and Ladybug Towel Set is now only $13.99! The towel set is made from a super soft 100% cotton terry material. The bag measures approximately 12.5" by 12.5", excluding the handles! The towel measures 30" by 60" and fits nicely inside of the purse, still allowing room for a drink, sun tan lotion, sunglasses and more!!

Have fun at the beach this summer in ladybug style! Don't forget to check out other special deals at LadyBug Shop & Turtle Treasures!

From “Click” to “Click & Mortar"

Over the past few months I have held four workshops on the “click & mortar” business model for people involved in Main Street programs across the state of Delaware. (I will be doing several more of these workshops in the fall.) I also gave a presentation on eCommerce at the recent Governor’s Entreprenurs Conference. In all of these I have stressed how one might use eCommerce to develop and test an idea for a business before launching a much more expensive “brick & mortar” business. Therefore I was delighted when MSNBC broadcast a short program describing a successful example of this.

John & Lara Tusher of Seattle, Washington launched a website in 1999 to market work of designers who specialized in “Organic Modernism”. When they started their website John was still teaching and they worked from their home. They were not sure they could succeed with this type of business, and they wanted to test their abilities before giving up their job security or investing in a traditional retail business.

After successfully developing a supplier base, finding customers and building up an income stream through their website, John quit his job and the Tushers soon opened a “brick and mortar” business in downtown Seattle. John describes the running an eCommerce business and an actual retail store as a “winning combination” and “a wonderful synergy”. Watch the video to learn more about this couple’s experience in the world of “click & mortar”. And be sure to visit their website at http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/.

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New Ladybug Bedding Sets

The new Little Ladybug Bedding Sets at LadyBug Shop are sure to add pizazz to any bedroom or nursery. The brightly colored red ladybugs on the bedding set, coordinate with the polka dots and gingham print, making your child's room the perfect fun and functional ladybug room.

The Little Ladybug 12 Piece Crib Set includes a Ladybug Crib Comforter, Ladybug Bumper, Polka Dot Fitted Sheet, Dust Ruffle, Ladybug Diaper Stacker, Toy Bag, Decorative Ladybug Pillow, 2 Ladybug Valances, Ladybug Lamp Shade, Ladybug Musical Mobile and a Ladybug Changing Pad. Complete the set with the Little Ladybug Floor Rug and Little Ladybug Wall Hangings. Also available is the Little Ladybug 6 Piece Toddler Bedding Set, Little Ladybug 4 Piece Twin Bedding Set, and the Little Ladybug 4 Piece Full Bedding Set.

Coming Soon are the Ladybug Landing Bedding Sets.

New Sea Turtle Kitchen Decor

Just added to the Turtle Treasures collection are classy and fun Sea Turtle Kitchen Decor. The Sea Turtle Dip bowl features a natural sea shell spreader. If one bowl isn't enough check out the Sea Turtle Triple Dip Bowl which features three sea turtle bowls attached. The coordinating Sea Turtle Salt and Pepper Shakers and Sea Turtle Cutting Board complete the set. Put all of these lovely sea turtle pieces in the center of a table with a light aquamarine table cloth and sea shells and you are ready to have a party!