WelI, parentso take heart. A new says; store owner Lana Uba. "They downtowfl WhÜltby shop is offering grow Out of clothes so fast that some- some relIef ,whea It cornes to outfit- times they Wear the outfit only a few ting your kids. times before it is too small. In most idstuff cardles a wide selection of cases, outfits are stilI in good condb- children's and matemlity clothing and tion."9 accessorles.ý The Main difference Uba, who has extensive retail between Kldstuf and most other chil- experience including 16 years with a dren's clothlng retail outlets is the major department store chain, saw a fact that the Péarson Lanes store goes need for a store that offered nearly easy on the ýpocketbook offering new new clothing. and nearly clothes for the younger "ibis type of store is szreat for Dar- conuutuwî and at an airacuive price or they can bring ln an outflt and selI it here on consignaient." Kldstuff also offers parents a con- signment service on chlldren's furni- ture and other accessories. "It's like getting a return on an lnvestment," says Uba. Kldstuff accepts nearly new chil- dre'sclohigaccessorles and furni- tion. The items stay in the store for up to 60 days. If the items seli, the store and the seller split the retail price. "Buying nearly new children's clothlng and accessorles is becoming very popular with parents who are looklng for quality and value," says Uba. Kldstuff is also looking for unique children's clothlng and accessory Items to selI. Uba says, "Moms who maice a lîauîe rnoney rrom tneïr hlob- bies." Uba chose Pearson Lanes to locate her business for a number of reasons. She liked the downtown location and the fact that she has three floors to display merchandise. "«I live ln Whitby and 1 feel good about downtown and the services,and atmosphere we offer here," she says. '41 also like the fact that Pearson Lanes offers a variety of retail shops and there is plenty of parking for cus- tomers." Starting in .January, Kidstuff will offer a "birthday club" to its cus- tomers. Once a month, a child whose birthday falîs in that month will win an educational toy. AIl parents have to do is drop into Kidstuff and regis- ter their child's birthday for a chance to Win. r Ir f,'r , 0 * rr r r r r r From the Following MERCLIANTS Lana Uba hopes Kldstuff's.selection of new and nearly new chlfdren's clothlng wiII help Whltby parents outflt their kIds. Uba says she knows f rom experlence that's her son Christopher ln the picture) how fast klds outgrow their clothes. CHINESE FOOD e Me* ~>DEN GATE RESTAURANT B TAVEAN PICKUP DISCOUNT OR FREE HOME DELIVERY 107 SHOO ST. SOMT rO ALL OUR Pmr1 PimSENAND FUTUR CUENT A DIVISION OF AVENUE CAPITAL INC 122 DUNDAS ST. WEST 666.498 682557 Tbank you for your continued support. Ail TbC Best 'R120OBroCk SL N THE DOWNTOWN WHITBY BIA PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY OVER THE CKRISTMS SEASON i K4 ffmak es buying kscltes easier Any parent wlI tell you that buy- set. ents," she explains. "They can buy a can sew can bring Items they have ing chilcren's clothlng can be expen- "I have two kids andi realize how nearly new outflt which Is in great made to seil on consignmnent and