NORWICH – Children have always played an important role in the life of Lilly Bean owner Sara Behrmann who – partnered with daughter Jennifer – officially opened for business Nov. 1.

Prior to opening the second-hand children’s clothing store, Behrmann said she and her husband had provided foster care for several years, run a day care center and are now excited to have the opportunity to provide low-income and young parents a place to purchase decently priced, affordable clothing for their children.

The biggest challenge, according to Behrmann, was coming up with a name for the recent addition to the downtown business district.

“We were struggling with the name for a while and, between the two of us, it took a few months,” admitted Behrmann. “We wanted something great, something catchy, and Lilly Bean just seemed to fit. We both fell in love with it immediately.”

The name, ironically enough, was inspired by Behrmann’s 3-year-old niece Lillian, who the owner called “our little mascot.”