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December 24th 10 am – 4 pm
December 25th CLOSED
December 26th CLOSED
December 27th 11 am – 6 pm
December 28th 11 am – 6 pm
December 29th 11 am – 6 pm
December 30th 11 am – 6 pm
December 31st 10 am – 4 pm
January 1st CLOSED
Happy holidays from the GumDrops team!
Did you miss out on one of our great days of savings? Did you wish a wish upon a star that it would come around again? We heard you loud and clear! This Saturday, December 17th 2011, will mark the end (yes, we mean it this time!) of our 12 Days Of Christmas- and why not end it the same way we started? Full of bountiful savings!! Swing by the store, or shop online – the 12 days of savings will run for one day only!
Forgot all the sales? Click here to refresh your memory.
Click Here To Shop Novesta
Nothing tickles us more than a new brand of wellies, especially when there are ribbons and crystals involved! This European company offers a delightful array of wellies that range from worker friendly, to cutesy girly-girl, to chic fashionista. Not only are these unique wellies perfect for every urban girl, they have the quality behind them to last! What more could a wet-city slicker ask for? Hand-made, natural rubber, and molded insoles are just a few perks to these boots. Novesta has been kicking rain since 1992, and their long years of work and innovation shows. Need to see to believe? Check out their YouTube video to watch just how their product is made!
So excited to introduce these fab styles to you! A great Xmas gift for her (or yourself.. Treat yourself!) Let us know how much you love them, and you’ll be sure to see more styles to come.
Okay, so December hasn’t rolled around yet.. But if department stores have already switched over to christmas decor, why can’t I spill the beans on a huge holiday sale? Okay okay.. I just can’t keep a secret from you guys. We have a great ’12 Days Of Christmas’ promos and sales event to present to you. After all, you are the best customers a GumDrops could have 
Enjoy!
Buy One Get One 50% Off Kamik Kids. Click Here To Shop!
That’s right! Buy a pair for this year, get a free pair for next year. Buy a buy for your daughter, get a free pair for your son. Buy a buy…. Okay I think you got it. And thus kicks off the start of our Christmas sales! Stay tuned, Dec 1st we will be starting our 12 days of sales- a new sale item will be introduced for 24hrs. Hunters, Bogs, and Hatley to name a few will be getting some amazing discounts you wont find anywhere else! What are you still doing reading this. Shop the sale now! Running November 19th until November 30th 6pm (Pacific time), while qtys last! We can’t guarantee any sizes or styles will be left so its up to you to hurry! Sale runs in store and online. Happy Shopping everybody.
Another sunny season has passed, and the “dreadful” rain is creeping up. I say “dreadful” because I am speaking on behalf of the last bit of you Vancouverites and other Raincity dwellers who still do not have H to T rain gear. For shame! Being a picky shopaholic myself, the only excuse I could come up with as acceptable was: I still haven’t found the right pair.
Well, some what acceptable. Better than the dog keeps eating mine (are you rubbing peanut butter on them??)
Anyways, with this glorious sunshine I doubt this mysterious breed of non-wellie owning people are even thinking about the slippery slopes that lay ahead. Lucky for them, I am always thinking how to improve my rain boot closet as well as yours. So here are just a few of my favorite styles this fall! Click here to shop and browse more of my fav styles.
The Bog Mckenna $250
The Bog Mckenna, retails for $250. A little steep for a rain boot, right? WRONG. So wrong. The Bog Mckenna is made from a treated leather, which covers their infamous neo-tech upper. In English, they are leather boots that are water proof AND cold temperature rated. In Kathryn-talk: Pure boot glory! So when your husband, or judgmental friend, asks “How could you spend that much on a rain boot?!” Its simple math my friends. 1 pair @$250 – 1 pair of rain boots – 1 pair of leather boots = More shopping money & more room in your closet. Or maybe another pair in brown?
Mel By Melissa Lace Ankle Boot $65
Alright, if you’re scoffing my above attempt to convince you, or are still suffering from price shock: Breathe. I’ll take it down a notch or two (hundred) for you newbies and pinchers. Lace has been a new addition to our wardrobes for the past year, so it’s no exclusion to the rain world. This delicate detail is perfect for the women who still rock a frock in the fall. Eco-friendly, recyclable, cruelty-free, and 100% of materials used during production makes this a steal at only $65. A trendy steal!
DAV Festival Leopard $59
Finally, I have a bit of a tease because these are going to be hard to get! Sorry.. But how can I not feature these? It’s rain boot magic. They feel like your favorite knit scarf, they look like the trendiest leopard sweater in your favorite boutique, Oh- but they keep your feet dry! Yup, no big deal. I don’t really understand this wizardry, but I like it. This knit-feel rain boot can be worn slouchy, up high and proud, with skinnies, or with a skirt. Are you one of the lucky travelers of the world? Roll em up and take them with you. Doesn’t even have to be raining. There is always time to show your wild side. Maybe you aren’t so wild.. That’s okay, they are available in a black snake pattern as well.
I really could go off about why I love each pair of our rain boots. But you’ve probably already stopped reading this and are swooping our store. Come babies, we will keep you dry from the rain!
Vancouver weather is prone to, well…. Do we need to say it? Unfortunately Halloween does not have a free pass against said weather. At GumDrops, were kind of all about reusing and pushing your rain gear to it’s fullest potential. This dress-up holiday is no exception for our crafty ways. Here are some of our favorite water proof costume ideas:
Click Here To Shop Batman
Click Here To Shop Hello Kitty
Click Here To Shop Pirate
Still haven’t found the right costume? Click here to browse the rest of our rain-ready Halloween gear! And don’t forget to send us pictures of your spooky night (and maybe some extra halloween candy?)
Vote for us!!
It’s our (second to fall) (oh! christmas.. Third) favorite time of year! Yes, the VIFF window display contest. All year we come up with as many different ways we can show off our amazing product, and put a smile on your faces. There’s something kind of funny about a rainboot picnic, no?
To vote for us (oh please oh pleaseeee) visit: http://www.viff.org/festival/2010/09/contests/a-window-on-the-world/
Click the image for full details, and to enter! Good luck everybody
Camping/Hotels/Cabins.. Same thing?
Our Twitter and Facebook fans may already know that we have camping on the brain! After comparing stories in the office… We all seem to have completely different opinions and thoughts about camping.
Shanda shared a bit of a snotty story, and left us with some great visuals. Shanda accidentally brought a cold with her on her last camping trip. A tent full of Kleenex, and a sleeping bag tightened up so much, only to leave a small breathing hole. Roasting Nyquil over an open fire somehow doesn’t compare to marshmallows?
Caron (our “bean counter” if you will) just got back from her “camping” trip. Her version of camping is starting to sound a lot better then Shanda’s. A hotel room, and a hot shower? Okay, okay… Probably doesn’t even fall close to the outdoorsy/camping category. Let’s just call it “Caron Camping”
Brianna is probably the best one to school us on camping. This girl goes every July with her family! I played news reporter and got the scoop about what real camping is: Family swims (everyone has to get off the boat and swim together), water sports, intense bike rides, and blueberry fields. They also set up their own 18 hole pitch and putt. They play for the Silken Blanc a.k.a white jacket (apparently it’s a golfing inside joke.. ) (I don’t get it) (I don’t golf)
And where do I stand in this wide array of camping visions? Well, to be honest I don’t think I have been inside a tent since elementary school. To avoid sounding like a total city girl, I do make an annual trip back to my hometown, Kelowna, and rent a cabin with the fam! When we started going, the cabins were.. Ghetto fabulous? Every year my mom convinced my dad to “upgrade”. Slowly but surely, we now rent the cabin that comes equipped with a kitchen and a bathroom. I have now drilled this into my dad’s head: “No bathroom, no Kathryn”
Let us know your favorite camping spots, and share your stories @GumDropsRain or on our Facebook! We’ll be compiling and RT’ing results for the real GumDroppers Camping Guide!
