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Sticky Mosaics Day: Mon. 2/18

Take 20% off!

Monday, Feb. 18th is Sticky Mosaic Day! Come and try one and then take some home for 20% off! Sticky Mosaics, if you haven’t heard, are a creative, practically mess-free activity for children (ages 3+, but please see package for specific age recommendations). Kids can make their own pictures with adhesive backed tiles of foam and jewels. We’re sure your girls and boys will love them, but if you’re not sure, come in to our store on the 18th and give them a try for free!

We want to see your lemonade stands!

Win one of these!

Phew! It’s hot! Why don’t you cool down with some ice cold lemonade? July is a great time for kids to have a lemonade stand, and we want to see them! To encourage your kids’ entrepreneurial enterprises, we’re giving away a Daydream Play “My Own Lemonade Stand” with waterproof top–a $39.95 value (pictured above)! Post a photo of your lemonade stand on our facebook wall and you’ll be entered to win! Drawing will be on August 1st, so you’ve got the whole month of July.

The Daydream Play stand is 100% made in America and is free of phthalates and lead. It’s also made of sustainable materials, and to top it off the company donates 30% of their net profit to Rainforest Foundation. The “My Own Lemonade Stand” comes in 3 colors.

Lemonade stands are not only a great way to kill boredom on a summer day, but they are an opportunity for children to earn a little bit of money and to feel proud of their businesses. Plus, they’re so darn cute. So get squeezing and show us what you come up with! Winner will be announced August 1st on facebook.

NEW Melissa & Doug outdoor play toys

Dart Dolphin Kickboard $6.99

Melissa & Doug has a special line of toys that inspire kids to explore and have fun outside. We have new items and some old favorites that are sure to win summer after summer… all at a great price point for birthdays or anytime gifts.


Dart Dolphin and Spark Shark Kickboards, $6.99

These cute kickboards just arrived! They can be used in the pool or at the beach and are sure to encourage kids to keep kicking! The characters motivate younger children to gain confidence in the water  and older kids will invent many games to play with these swimming animals. At such a bargain price they can be part of a birthday gift, party favors, or just a surprise goody to ward off boredom on warm days. Ages 4+


Tootle Turtle Lawn Mower, $29.99

Get your tot moovin’ and groovin’ outside. She or he will love to push this mower along the grass or pavement and pretend to mow the lawn with daddy. A storage compartment, “fuel” tank, crank notches, and pull-cord that sets off a real motor sound will provide plenty of ways to entertain your little one. Age 2+

 

Froggy Kickball, $9.99

These cute-faced, durable rubber balls are great at the playground or in the backyard. We also have Bollie Ladybug and Scootin’ Turtle. These balls are versatile and small enough for young kids’ hands to hold, making them perfect for kicking, bouncing, and catching. Ages 2+

Grub Scout Sprinkler and Blossom Bright Sprinklers, $19.99

Attach one of these to your garden hose for instant fun and cool satisfaction. At this price, the cute sprinkler (with grubs pictured above or pink blossoms, not pictured) can be a sweet and inventive birthday present for a friend or family member. Let your kiddos keep cool (and entertained) with fun and style. Ages 3+

Series 7 is here!

Lego Minifigures $3.99 each

The Lego Minifigures Series 7 have arrived! Like 3D baseball cards, these collectible figures come in sealed packets and it’s a surprise each time which figure is inside! Kids can collect and trade. The figures are inspired by sci-fi, history, mythology, and everyday life. Series 7 includes new imaginative characters: a bagpiper, bunny suit guy, swimming champion, rocker girl, and more!

Each package includes a figure’s pieces and accessories which snap together, a collector’s stand, and a leaflet with collector’s info. $3.99 each. Ages 5+ (small parts; choking hazard). Come in while supplies last!