Trick or Treat?

Our new dressup clothes for boys and for girls are definitely a treat! Come check them out!

Zanybandz anyone?

Update: So I lied...we don't have the Zanybandz in at the shop yet. Mom told me that the rubber band bracelets were in and I just assumed that it was the Zanybandz.

They're still on their way. We do, however, have another type of rubber band bracelets currently in stock. I'll keep you posted on the Zanybandz though.

We really do listen to you...

Those popular rubber-bandy bracelets shaped like animals, letters of the alphabet, cars, etc?

You wanted them, we've got them. They just came in today.

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And check it out...some of them even glow in the dark!

From what I've heard these fly off the shelves so come in and collect all the styles while they're in stock!

Christmas Gift Ideas # 13 - Chalee's Picks

During her visit today Chalee also filled me in on what I needed to tell Santa to bring her from the shop and I thought who better to give you last minute shoppers hunting for kids gifts some ideas than a real live kid!

She "shopped" for nearly half an hour, filling up our toy shopping cart and then one of our arm chairs, and these are the things that she decided on. Santa, are you reading this?

So, from the mind of a 3 year old, here is your Christmas Gift Idea Post # 13!

A really great stocking stuffer for that little (or big!) princess in your life! Tutu, wand and, of course, a little something for the princess' hair!

I told you these umbrellas were great! Addison Smith, Gracie Brock and Keeper Hendrix (and a bunch of our other kids!) all agree with Chalee on this pick! Chalee chose the one with hearts (not pictured) but we also have polka dots (Gracie's. Pictured above), horses and sports just to name a few!


Chalee found her daddy's old Mr. Potato Head at home and thinks that it is way cool. This magnetic version of the classic toy is a great alternative with a lot less pieces to lose! This is only one of several new magnetic books we have in stock. Great to entertain the kids while on a car ride, a plane trip or at church. It's also just a fun "quiet" toy to play with around the house. I love toys and games like this that let kids be creative...I'm so glad Chalee picked it!

I'm pretty sure Chalee watches Bindi Irwin's show...and what kid doesn't love animals? She chose this talking Bindi doll that CRACKS me up! We also have talking Steve "action figures" for the boys!

Every single kid that comes into the shop LOVES these Penny Pinchers by Stephan Joseph...they're one of our very best sellers! At 25% off this weekend (along with all of our other Stephan Joseph merchandise), these are pretty much a steal! Great stocking stuffers!
This is Chalee when she was suppose to be showing me the cute sayings on them...but, the model that she is, started showing off, smiling and being cutesy as soon as I turned the camera on!

Being the sweet kid and wonderful big sister that she is (when she isn't poking him in the eye, squeezing his head or playing the bongos on his tummy) she picked out this "John Deere green" teddy bear for her 5 month old baby brother Joncollin! He seems interested, don't you think?

She also thought he needed this big teddy bear pillow. She chose it over the monkey one...but I like them both. There is also a pink version of this bear one. Joncollin immediately relaxed when I layed him down on the pillow. I would definitely take one of these if it came big enough...they're soooo soft! This is an awesome idea for "Baby's 1st Christmas".

The very first thing she told me that Santa needed to bring her was a horse. This is one of the Groovy Girl horses but we have a whole bunch of horse stuffed animals in all shapes, colors and sizes! Horses are the hot trend right now and we have a lot of horse stuff...music boxes, wall decorations, diaries, card games, board games, outfits, etc. etc. etc.

Chalee LOVES her Nanny Sharon and, since she lives right down the road, loves to go visit her and spend the night. This will come in handy for those trips! We have lots of items in our "Camp Grandma" collection for boys and for girls! This would be a great gift for any kid who is Grandma's little boy or girl!

In case you haven't heard me tell stories about it...Chalee's current career aspirations all revolve around being a cheerleader. She LOVES cheerleaders and watching them perform at football and basketball games and on television. I even taught her the "Firecracker, Firecracker, Boomboomboom" cheer...but I think she just likes watching me act silly more than she likes the cheer! I showed her this and she decided that she needed it for her room...I think it would be great as a doorknob hanger or just a wall decoration. We also have an adorable princess crown that is similar...that can be personalized!

Chalee thought her Pa Tommy needed this piggy bank because he has tractors. These can be personalized and we have several styles for boys and for girls. Just stick some change in one of these, get a name put on it and you're all set for a great kid gift!

She also said that she needs Hannah Montana stuff...so I showed her these Jibbitz for her Crocs! Well, Chalee loves her Crocs so she loved this idea!

That's all for tonight folks!

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Don't Forget!

We offer layaways and free gift-wrapping! We'll be open through Christmas Eve for your convenience and if there's anything else we can do to make your Christmas season easier, just give us a call!
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Curbside service, gift registries, later store hours, deliveries, pre-picked out gifts, gift certificates...just don't ask us to come down your chimney (we will eat the cookies, though, if you insist!).

Calico Critters Art

Here is some Calico Critters art work brought to us by Caroline and Claire Brooks...so cute!

They took the coloring sheets that we provided on the Calico Critters Playday...but decided to do their own art on the back! They're creative girls and I like that!

Books Galore

We love educational toys that inspire kids to be creative and to make their own entertainment. 

Books definitely count there...especially books that are interactive like the ones pictured above and below. This is only a few of the new books we just got in at the shop! We got in this new line of fun books that educate and entertain and we're so excited to share them with all of our customers.

Come check out these awesome books...they make great gifts for kids of all ages!

KidKraft

We got in a HUGE shipment of KidKraft a few weeks ago. Doll houses, toddler beds, step stools, wooden kitchens...the works! Just remember...it's time to start laying away for Christmas!

More Jibbitz

The Harry Potter Jibbitz were finally available at market this time! I decided to order the sorting hat and the Harry Potter logo...maybe I'll do the rest next time.

Here are some of the other sports Jibbitz, this time with a Disney spin!

Here are Slapshot Mickey, Hole-in-one Mickey and Cheerleader Minnie...
Chalee calls this movie "COHM PO PADA"! We have all the main characters.
I have been watching for these pony Jibbitz for so long! FINALLY they were available...
I reordered the deer Jibbitz because they went so well the last time I had them...especially with the camo Crocs (that should be here any day now, I promise!) for you hunters out there. The zebra and the penguin have also gotten a really great response so far.
There was another version of Hannah Montana Jibbitz this time around! We love Miley...and with the movie just around the corner I figured this was a good time to stock up!

Wedgits

We did so well last Christmas with these Wedgits blocks...so this year we have really expanded our selection! Come in and check out all of the new sets that we got in this week!

You would not believe how great these blocks are. This is the greatest gift because there are some larger more costly sets, but there are some smaller less expensive sets too.

There is a soft and squishy version for babies and then when they are toddlers there is a harder version for them, but the soft ones can still go back with the hard ones since they are the same shapes.

Everyone from the babies to the parents love these because they really encourage creativity...they make a whole lot more than just that simple pyramid, you know! Come in and check these out while supplies last.

And don't forget that it's not too early to start laying-away for Christmas!