A simple New Years wish for you...

...like a relaxing day along the shore

....may your days ahead be filled with

tranquility

peace

laughter

and great beauty!

New items you've just gotta "sea" arriving each day of the New Year at Tales by the Sea!

Starting a New Years Diet? Get this Lunch Bag!

The New Year's Resolution buzz has already begun!

If you listen closely you can hear the grumbles of all who over ate this holiday season. The morning show hosts are already touting the latest and greatest ways to loose weight in the New Year.

The Tales by the Sea team to the rescue! How? By offering this handy insulated lunch tote, of course! It is a proven fact that if you eat out less and exercise more, you WILL loose weight. You will also save money! Cha-ching!


By packing your lunch to work or school, you can eat healthier choices. Not to mention that you will look quite stylish in the process! This tote if offered in a variety colors, as shown. Each bag can be personalized with your name or initials. Both hot and cold foods work in this lunch bag. The roomy interior will even hold a drink, utensils and napkins.

Order now, while the monogramming is FREE! Cheers to a happier, healthier 2009!

FaBOOBlous Tata Story!

The first week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been really rewarding at Tales by the Sea. Not only have we convinced/bribed several women to get mammograms, sold lots of SAVE the TaTas products, but we even taught our first "snowbird" what "tatas" were. Yes, indeed, that does equal rewarding.

You see, this little old snow bird (for those of you who do not live in the south...a snowbird is a person who flocks from the colder northern climates to the south for the warm winters)came in and was starring at the Tatas hat pictured above. He just didn't get it. Finally, he approached the counter and confidently asked, "just was is a "tot-tas" and why do you people in Florida think it needs saving?"

I sweetly replied that the correct pronunciation was "ta-ta's" and that all women during the month of October should get a mammogram, hint, hint. The poor old bird just didn't get it. He said in a thick, New York accent, "lady, that's nice 'n all, but I still want to know what is a tot-tot?"

Seeing that I was getting no where with him, a nice tennis lady who was shopping nearby stepped in, placed her hands in the appropriate spot on her chest and said, "look mister, these are tatas and you better buy the darn hat!" At which point he turned around embarrassed and purchased 2 hats and a t-shirt. (We gave the tennis lady her hat free for the hilarious demonstration!)

As they say on Grey's Anatomy...seriously, please do a self exam and get a regular mammogram AND show your "support of for the girls" by purchasing a Save the Tata item! You will be faBOOBlous!

Best "Time of the Month" Items! Period!

These are the best "time of the month" accessories...period! At our home, we call "that time," Aunt Sally. That way my daughter and I can discuss the topic without the boys in the area catching on. It sounds something like this:

Miss P: Mom, Aunt Sally is coming visit next week!

Me: What day is she coming?

Miss P: Well, I am guessing mid-week.

Me: Do we have everything for her visit? Should I go to the store and buy her any treats?

Miss P: Yes, get her a bunch!

At which point a few months ago, my husband, Mr. B, looks at me with a serious face and asks, "where does your Aunt Sally stay when she comes to the beach? How come I've never met her, but Miss P seems to know her well!"

Then my son, Big A, replies, "dad, not only do the girls visit with her once a month..but, I've heard them saying they are going to buy her lots of treats!"
Miss P and I both leave the room in fits of hysterical laughter.

This Period Pack contain an informative book about periods, a tampon tote and pad holder. The pad holder and tampon totes can also be purchased separately. A must for your Aunt Sally's next visit.