Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  Headed to a barbecue?  Backyard potluck?  Weekend at the beach?  Just staying home and relishing not having any plans or places to be?  Well, regardless of where you are or what you plan to do, we have a few ideas to help you have a little more fun!

Z-Bow Target Pack by Zing, Ages 8+ $29.99

Have some backyard fun with this mini bow and arrow set, complete with foam “cans” to aim for.  Just like the best-selling Z-Curve Bow, but in a smaller, easier to store size.  Plus, it comes with zonic whistle arrows!  Ready, aim…FIRE!  (Oh, and if the Z-Curve Bow is more your style, we’ve got that too!  Original or Legends style!)

Twinkle Twist, Ages 5+ $2.99

Every holiday should have something sparkly involved!  And, at only $2.99 each, these Twinkle Twist Wands hit the spot!  Kind of like sparklers without the fire danger.  They twist and turn and sparkle and look pretty, and in all honesty are absolutely mesmerizing.  You’ll love it as much as the kids!

Wits and Wagers: Family, Ages 8+ $22.99

And, in case it rains all weekend, a new board games might come in handy.  Start by asking a question, everyone writes down a guess.  Then wager on which guess you think is correct.  All the answers are numerical.  If you have no idea what to guess, no problem.  Just write down something, then see what everyone else is guessing.  We played this at a staff & family get-together and it was a big hit!

We’ll be open all weekend and on Monday until 4pm!  See you soon!

-Child’s Play

And, while we’re talking events, mark your calendars for these upcoming shindigs!

June 1st  from 10am-12m Mrs. Fisher Cat (from the Calico Critters) will be in the store!  Details coming soon!

June 14th from 3pm-5pm join us for some Summer Fun!  School will be out and the toy store will be the place to be!  We’ll be doing FREE glitter tattoos, and Amy Vining Photography will be snapping pics in our photo booth!  Awesome!  More details coming soon!

Whew!  So many fun things happening, but they’re so far away!  In the meantime, check out these fun links and happenings around town!

Thinking of signing the kids up for camp this summer?  NW Kids announced Portland’s Best Summer Camps. 

Board Game Inventory, what a cool career!  Here’s an interesting interview with game inventor and reviewer, Kim Vandenbrouke.

Need plans Friday Night?  Why not sign the kids up for a Nature Night Hike and plan a date for the adults!

Dozer Days!  This Saturday and Sunday head to Vancouver for the annual Dozer Days.   Checkout dozers, diggers, excavators and more!  You can even drive them!

Have an AMAZING day!

-Child’s Play

photo via www.lifeisajoke.com

Today is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!

Here’s some chicken toys to get you in the right frame of mind!

Count Your Chickens, Ages 3+ $14.99

In this cooperative game everyone helps Mother Hen get her chicks back to the coop.  But, watch out for the sly fox!  This is a great first game, and introduces the concepts of turn taking, cooperation, following directions and develops counting skills.

Flickin’ Chickens, Ages 6+  $19.99

Fling your chicken through the air!  Hit the target, win points!  Awesome!  The game comes with 4 rubber chickens, target and score card.  Great outdoor or indoor fun!  If you want just the chickens, we have those too!  Rubber chickens available for $9.99 each.

Yellow Chick $9.99

Or, if you need something cuddly this chick is lookin’ for some snuggles!

Have a cluck-tastic day!

-Child’s Play