Monday, December 21, 2009

Like a wiseman, I found the Nativity

You'd think it was only available in Bethlehem.

nativity

After loads of fruitless online research, I called Bitty of Itty Bitty here in Huntsville {where our nativity originated} and asked her where it came from. {Bitty is her real name- or close enough. It's like Other Mama's name was Smiles; it just sticks. It's a Southern thing I can't explain.} Bitty said it's from a company called Kubla Craft {also Kubla Kids} and that she wasn't carrying them this year.

So, I called the company and they don't sell to the public; only to stores. Because apparently they think the economy is great and don't want business. Or else they are only a wholesaler or something like that.

But, they gave me the name of some of their retailers that have online sites and LO AND BEHOLD I found them! If only I had had a bright star to follow for a few years, it might have been a bit easier.

So, I called Cindy of CDK Enterprises in Parker, Colorado and she has them! Well, after talking with Cindy {my new friend who I love} they only have ONE! She said they will have them year round, though, so you can get them in January to prep for next year.
Their price is $26.10 + shipping {and there is even a small possibility to get that one to you before Christmas}.
As an encouragement to purchase anything on her site, Cindy even gave you lovely readers a discount! If you enter TOMAMA10 in the Gift or Certificate Coupon Number at Checkout, you will receive an additional 10% discount! Let me know if you are the lucky recipient of the LAST ONE!

Since Cindy only has one, I also called Carol at Good Time Learning in North Carolina. She has several and their price is $32.95 + shipping. They don't have a website and are making an exception to deal with individual customers, but they said they would be happy to help! Her phone number is 704-542-2622 and you need to call to order.

Don't forget to enter the Happy Birthday, Jesus package giveaway! I'll close it tonight {Monday!} and ship it tomorrow so you'll have it in time for the birthday party!

7 comments:

erinstwo said... 1

Finally catching up! Had to see this must have nativity - you know I love a little shopping -it is so cute! I don't know why, but I always thought her name was Biddie? But she named the store Itty Bitty? Guess I was WRONG! Hope she'll forgive my mispronunciation all these years!

Dawn said... 2

hey... do know where i can find a...
no :) i'm kidding! i think it is super sweet that you called all around heaven & earth for this nativity set... that you already have :) merry christmas hillary :)

Christine McCann (christinemccann2005@yahoo.com) said... 3

HEARTBROKEN! Someone got to the last one before me! Is that 10% still good in January? Thanks for hunting. I'm getting one for next year!! You ROCK!

Hillary @ The Other Mama said... 4

Yes, Christine and all,
10% off should still be good in January! :)

Janean said... 5

Hillary, when you don't want something that much, it's everywhere, but if you WANT something, you can't find it...it's some law of the universe. lol. cut nativity.

April said... 6

I got the last one, yeah! It was delivered to my doorstep this afternoon just in time for our birthday party! Thanks for the discount! Merry Christmas!

Marynell said... 7

Hey, Erinstwo...you are right...the owner of Itty Bitty is Biddie which is her nickname. Her real name is Calla! FYI.....

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