BBT Tips

Holiday Gift Guide

shopbbt — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:51:08 +0000

Take a Virtual Visit to Best Bib and Tucker by browsing our Holiday Gift Guide. We hope it brings you as much joy as a kiddo with a toy catalog!

Inventory is rapidly changing as this is a busy gift season. Luckily we have lots of neat ideas on hand and restocks weekly!

You can shop with us in a number of ways, from stopping in, giving us a call (330-877-3308), using the contact form on our website, or reaching out through Facebook & Instagram. We’re excited to help you find a great gift and thank you for supporting small businesses and makers.

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Spicy Chocolate Cookies

shopbbt — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:17:37 +0000

A new favorite cookie!

This recipe was passed along by one of our favorite BBT regulars (thanks Elaine!). It’s a grown-up cookie with rich flavors from dark chocolate, dark brown sugar, and honey along with a kick from some cayenne pepper. Slight crisp on the outside gives way to a chewy center that is delicious right out of the oven and even better the next day!

Spicy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

1 1/2 C AP flour
1/4 C cocoa powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt (regular salt works too, just use half)
2 tsp cinnamon
good pinch of cayenne pepper (between 1/16 and 1/8 of a teaspoon)
1/2 C softened butter
2/3 C dark brown sugar
1/2 C honey (we used the yummy Lees Bees honey from our Handmade Market!)
1 1/2 C mini chocolate chips (2 cups regular sized)
3/4 C chopped pecans (optional)
granulated sugar for rolling (you’ll need about a half cup)

Makes 4 dozen

Preheat oven to 350
Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne in a bowl.
In mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add honey and beat.
Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Mix in chocolate chips and nuts.
Roll into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12-15 minutes. (11-12 minutes worked in my oven, even with cooled dough.)

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Introducing: Mystery Bundles

shopbbt — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:34:33 +0000

BBT Mystery Bundles

a surprise for you + support our non-profit accounts

Each bundle contains a sized and styled selection of 4 great pieces. In honor of our 20th anniversary, bundles will be $20 each and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the organization you choose. This month we are focusing on Love Our Community, Domestic Violence Project, and Stewart’s Caring Place.

We are kicking off this project with 11 summer bundles. See the photos below for details.

To purchase call 330-877-3308 OR use the contact form on our site to send us an email. We can take a card over the phone or send you a PayPal link to complete your purchase. First to claim/pay receives the bundle! Be sure to include the bundle number in your message and how you would like to receive it. Items can be picked up in-store or shipped to you ($8).

UPDATE 6/10/20
Available bundles: #1

About our featured non-profits

Love Our Community: A group that brings the Lake Township/Hartville community together to address food, housing and other unseen needs.

Domestic Violence Project: Provides emergency and supportive services to victims of domestic violence (including shelter, advocacy, and education) and promotes public awareness of domestic violence issues.

Stewart’s Caring Place: Offers free support services including group and family counseling, health programs, and support groups to those on their cancer journey.

These three organizations have accounts at Best Bib. When you drop off consignments you always have the option to place items on their accounts instead of your own. Read more about our Cause for Consignment program here.

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Ohio’s Tax Free Weekend

shopbbt — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:52:45 +0000

The state of Ohio is offering a Sales Tax Holiday to kick off the back to school shopping season!

When you shop at Best Bib and Tucker Friday, August 2nd & Saturday August 3rd 2019 you’ll pay no sales tax on clothing. The state of Ohio has a list of items that are included (see list here) but basically it is most of Best Bib- clothing, shoes, boots, swim & athletic wear, scarves, hats, belts, and formals! Noted exceptions are purses, jewelry, and items over $75.

Have we mentioned Tax Free Weekend also falls during our annual Summer Clearance? Yep, 40% off nearly storewide and you don’t have to pay tax.

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Tell Us — What’s Your Favorite Denim?

shopbbt — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:56:18 +0000

While it may be feeling like summer, we are busy behind the scenes planning for fall. What’s available for denim is so varied that we thought we’d go right to YOU to find out what type of jeans you’d like us to carry this fall and winter.

Complete the quick survey below to let us know your favorites!

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Wellness Wednesday with Sonia from Get 2 the Core Fitness

shopbbt — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:06:19 +0000

Today we welcome Sonia Maranville as our guest blogger. She is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor who offers individualized, studio-based workouts and training at Get 2 the Core Fitness in Uniontown.

She has a great message about determination and how slow and steady changes win the race plus a way to literally take the first step right at home.

—From Sonia—

Energy drinks, fad diets, and the latest workout craze all promise to quickly transform us into the perfectly fit and impossibly happy people who peddle them. True health, however, is a never-ending journey of becoming our best, strongest selves through continual self-improvement.

Muscle is built through many repetitions of an exercise, nourished by real food, and appreciated by a mind focused on the wonders of small accomplishments each day. The road to good health is a slow and steady race filled with rewards for those who slow down to appreciate the journey.

Read more — Turtles and the Sea

Get started at home — Full Body Workout Using Your Stairs

Sonia Maranville, CPT, CMFS, is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor who offers individualized, studio-based workouts and training at Get 2 the Core Fitness in Uniontown, Ohio.

She promotes healthy living through exercise, strength training, healthy eating, and mindfulness. Sonia is a Certified Medical Fitness Specialist and works with clients and physical therapists as they rebuild strength and function following injury or illness. Her well-equipped, private studio offers clients a range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment to meet their fitness needs. Sonia works to help clients along every stage of their fitness journey- from those hoping to increase their activity to experienced athletes hoping to improve their performance.

To learn more about Sonia and Get 2 the Core Fitness, visit her @ www.get2thecorefitness.com.

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Banana Nut Power Bites

shopbbt — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:41:32 +0000

My sister Emily is home for the holidays! I’ve been wanting to make power bites for awhile so this was the perfect time to put her dietitian skills to use in the kitchen. We brainstormed a flavor and ways to add extra protein and came up with this yummy Banana Nut combo. She says these are great for an afternoon pick me up snack and pre or post workout.

The Recipe
2 bananas (mashed)
2T peanut (or nut) butter
4t honey
1/2 C chickpeas

2C rolled oats
2 pinches cinnamon
1T milled flax seed

1/4 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
2T chopped walnuts

yields 12-14 power bites

Start by rinsing your chick peas (to remove extra sodium). Then mash them with a fork or run through 3-4 pulses in a blender or food processor. TIP: Extra chickpeas work as a great salad topper!

Add chickpeas to mashed banana, peanut butter, and honey. TIP: I always have over ripe bananas that get thrown into the freezer. They work great in smoothies and they did well in this recipe too! Just let it defrost (with skin on) in a cup of hot water first.

Combine dry ingredients (oats, flax, and cinnamon) in a separate bowl. TIP: We used instant oats but regular rolled oats would work too. They just might need longer time in the refrigerator to soften after the power bites are made.

Combine wet & dry and stir. TIP: You may need to add extra oats to get the mixture to a slightly softer than playdoh consistency – hard enough to form a ball and not overly sticky.

Add walnuts and chocolate chips then stir to evenly distribute. TIP: If you are looking to further reduce your sugar you could reduce the amount of chocolate and use mini chips to get a bit in every bite.

Use an ice cream scoop (or your hands) to form inch (ish) diameter balls. TIP: Spray the inside of the scoop with a bit of cooking spray to keep it from sticking.

Line a baking sheet or tray with wax paper and let power bites sit in freezer for at least a half hour. This allows the oats to soften and flavors to meld. Or they will be even better if you leave them in the refrigerator overnight. Store refrigerated.

And the lovely Emily ran then nutritionals for us! Estimates per power bite: 110 calories, 4g fat (1g sat fat), 18g carbs, 6.5g sugar, 2.5g fiber, 3g protein, 41mg sodium

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7 Wardrobe Solutions for When You Are Between Sizes

shopbbt — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:57:56 +0000

Getting fit…Starting a new medication…Stress…Hormones…Pre & post pregnancy…Change to more of a sedentary or more active job..Too many holiday treats

Your weight is going to change.

Up or down, it turns your wardrobe into a problem. Here are 7 Wardrobe Solutions for When you are Between Sizes.

1) Skirts are Your New Best Friend
Most skirts fit naturally just below the smallest part of your waist. The beauty of a skirt is when you gain weight hike it up a bit on your waist. Sure it will be a little shorter, but it will buy you a bit of time till you can get the extra off.

Lose weight? Lower it a bit so the waistline skims your hips. It gives you about a half size worth of play. Pick a skirt in a stretchy fabric and it can take you through a whole size change.

2) Use a Belt
When tops or dresses are too big, a belt is an easy way to take in half a size and show off your waist.

Before

After

3) Knot the Excess Fabric
The 1980’s tie a knot in the side of your t-shirt takes on a new twist. Knots can be used to cinch excess fabric and bring new life to your wardrobe as you are losing weight.

Bring the sides together in a front knot. This works great on tops that are a little longer on the sides. If you end up with still too wide neckline/shoulders. Embrace it and let one sleeve be worn off the shoulder.

Before

After

Look for S/M/L versus numbered sizing. This stretchy fabric gives you a little more wiggle room. Here’s a Lularoe Carly dress in a size large that we cinched on the inside (using a rubber band or hair tie) to now fit a size small or medium. How cute is that?!

Before

Make a “tail” inside to gather the fabric

After

This tail can also be used on a flowy top or tunic. For this top we gathered the fabric in the back. So pretty!

This one might take some playing. Cinch off the fabric before putting the top on and adjust as needed to fit.

Before

After

4) Unbutton It
My button up tops always pucker at my chest. But if I go up a size it’s big all over. Quick solution is to undo a couple buttons. Add a statement necklace to make it look intentional.

Before

After

5) Unbutton It – Round 2
Pants are by far the hardest item to fit. Allow yourself to breathe by using a hair tie to fasten your jeans. This is great during pregnancy when the jeans get a little snug but you aren’t ready to move into maternity jeans yet.

6) Size Up
If in doubt, always size up. A top that is slightly too big looks soooooo much better than a top that is slightly too tight. Plus it’s way easier to take a piece in than it is to let it out/add fabric.

7) Tailoring
When you get to a steady size it’s time to think about tailoring. T-shirts – skip it – BUT for your better pieces a take in the sides can be an inexpensive way to fill your wardrobe. If you need a recommendation call or stop in for Betty’s number. She’s awesome, reasonably priced, super sweet, and lives right here in town.

Or play a Barb and do a little makeshift tailoring of your own. Safety pin the waist until you are ready for the next size down.

AND of course shopping consignment is a GREAT way to build a new wardrobe. We’d love to help you put some outfits together!

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16 Gift Ideas for Teen Girls

shopbbt — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:00:45 +0000

A new favorite cookie!

Spicy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

1 1/2 C AP flour
1/4 C cocoa powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt (regular salt works too, just use half)
2 tsp cinnamon
good pinch of cayenne pepper (between 1/16 and 1/8 of a teaspoon)
1/2 C softened butter
2/3 C dark brown sugar
1/2 C honey (we used the yummy Lees Bees honey from our Handmade Market!)
1 1/2 C mini chocolate chips (2 cups regular sized)
3/4 C chopped pecans (optional)
granulated sugar for rolling (you’ll need about a half cup)

Makes 4 dozen

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Spring Capsule Wardrobe: Teacher Edition

shopbbt — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:31:13 +0000

This season’s capsule wardrobe ideas are designed for teachers in honor of our community’s Townwide Teacher Appreciation Days (April 27th-29th, 2017).

Each year a group of businesses and organizations offer discounts and freebies to area teachers, school staff, and home school families. If you are in the Hartville area, grab your school ID and snag deals all over town! Details at www.lakechamber.com/teacherappreciation

Capsule wardrobe (n): a collection of clothing that coordinates allowing for mix and match outfits, less time deciding what to wear, and thrifty shopping (wear it many times instead of once!)

Here’s the gorgeous color palette we picked!

Because the end of the school year can be a “bit” warmish in our Ohio classrooms we picked pieces that allow for layering but are still cool.

The Core

Khaki colored crop pants
Gray skirt
3 dresses – 1 print & 2 solids

The Tops
For the tops we picked a mix of solids and prints. Six to eight tops can be mixed and matched to make at least a couple dozen outfits! We threw in a jacket because again it’s Ohio and spring is ridiculous.

Our Favorite Outfits

The Gray Skirt

with a pretty top tucked in
with layered tops
with a jacket

The Dresses

layer tops over them
layer tops under them
add leggings or a jacket

We love button ups as a layer. Wear them alone, under another top, unbuttoned in place of a cardigan, and even knotted in the front. Look for light weight fabrics and sleeves that can be rolled.

Click on pic for a Scarf Tying How To: Knotted Waterfall

Click on pic for a Scarf Tying How To: Double Slide Knot

The Crop Pants
Pick a length that works well with your shape. Ankle, just below the calf, mid calf, just below the knee…they all work!

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