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| a few of Baby Bee’s “toys” on display |
If you were a child, which would you rather do?
a. visit a “big box” toy store and wander the fluorescent-lit aisles of boxes of out-of-reach toys on shelves mixed in with thousands of boring pieces of baby gear while you compete with 243 other harried parents pushing strollers
or
b. visit a neighborhood toy store, where the toys are on display, touching is encouraged, and you might just make a new friend while testing out the train table?
I’m guessing option B. If that sounds like a fun day for you, check out the listing of hundreds of local toy stores celebrating Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 13th for some extra fun! And feel good that you are supporting family-owned businesses while you enjoy the perks of a special event planned just for families like yours.
Where are we spending the day? I’m taking Noodle for her very first trip to the Please Touch Museum in Philly. The museum store there is taking part in this nation-wide event and we are thrilled to see what types of unique and interesting toys they have to show us. We haven’t been able to go to Please Touch in the past due to Noodle’s strict feeding schedule, so when we were invited for this celebration I took it as a sign. Apparently it’s a pretty amazing place so we’re stoked to check it out!
And yes, I’m keeping my fingers crossed Noodle’s reflux will stay in check. We are taking extraordinary precautions on Saturday. I wish I’d taken those precautions yesterday at the mall and today at the playground, but hey, it keeps life interesting. And, messy. 😉
I’ll let you know how it goes… my camera is coming along for the ride. No reflux photos, though, I promise.
Sarah @ Modern Country Style says
No reflux photos – oh, you make me laugh!
Poor love, reflux is sore and messy, isn’t it. Not nice.
I hate the biiiiig toy stores. They’re so impersonal and all about how much money they can grab from you.
I’m totally with you on this.
Sarahx
Sarah @ Modern Country Style says
No reflux photos – oh, you make me laugh!
Poor love, reflux is sore and messy, isn’t it. Not nice.
I hate the biiiiig toy stores. They’re so impersonal and all about how much money they can grab from you.
I’m totally with you on this.
Sarahx
the thrifty ba says
i LOVE the philly museum! i was there with my neice and nephew 15 (-/+) yrs ago. i also love the one with the big, walk thru heart…what is the name of that again?
have fun!
and on toy stores…my kids dont like toysrus or any of those when they are busy. which is nice because i dont like taking them there! i will ck out this link!
Caitlin Knight says
Totally with you on the big box stores! I am passionate about supporting local independently-owned stores – and I can’t think of anything more magical than the local toy store! I’ll also be at the Please Touch tomorrow with my gaggle of girls, ready to celebrate the joy of play. Hope to meet you there!
Caitlin Knight
http://www.raisingglobalkids.com