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Weekend Happenings: May 18-20

May 182012

Congratulations! You made it to the weekend! We’ve got a fully stocked store, ready for all your weekend entertainment needs! Stop in to pick up outdoor toys, board games, craft kits, books, buddies to cuddle with and things for babies to chew on! Also, check out these new items!

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Spark Shark Toss & Catch! Play catch in the pool or on land! By Melissa & Doug! Ages 4+ $14.99

Pirate Beach Kit (flag not included), Available in Flower Power too! $6.99

And here are a few weekend happenings:

Family Music Circle! Sing along to some of your favorite songs with Ted Kaye, Friendly House music circle leader extraordinaire. Pizza while it lasts, following circle time. All Ages. Friday 5:30 – 6:30pm. Friendly House, NW 26th & Thurman.

Dozer Day! According to their website, it’s just like a fair but the rides are big yellow heavy construction vehicles! Awesome! Kids get to hop in and actually drive dozers and diggers (with a trained operator at their side, of course). Plus, there are tire crawls, a Dig for Diamonds activity, and stickers to collect for your hard hat! Sat & Sun 11-4, Tickets from $5 – $10. Happening at the Cemex/Fisher Quarry in Vancouver. Details here.

MaiFest! Come and celebrate spring the German way! German food, Beer Garden, May Pole Dance, Live Music, and more!! Enter the raffle and you could win a $25 Child’s Play gift certificate, among other prizes! Saturday 10am-7pm, Free! at Oaks Amusement Park, details here.

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Join OMSI and the Rose City Astronomers Club for a free viewing of this special sight! Filtered solar telescopes and special viewing glasses will be available for safe use. And, don’t miss the live performance by Portland Taiko! Sunday 5pm-7pm, Free! at the east parking lot at OMSI, details here.

Hope you have the greatest weekend ever!!!

-Child’s Play

Fold all your worries away!

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May 172012

How About Orange's Paper Heart Garland Tutorial

Origami is one of our favorite crafts. It can be simple or involved, depending on your mood. Little Hands and adult hands get the same enjoyment out of it. There are some gorgeous papers available (some right here in the store). And the possibilities really are endless. Just look below!

We just started carrying Aitoh brand Origami paper, and it is so wonderful! Available in packs or kits, flowered or foil embossed. Here’s just a snippet of what’s available:

The Ancient Art of Origami, Ages 8+ $12.99

Origami Paper Doll Making Kit, Ages 8+ $13.99

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Origami Paper - patterns vary, $2.99 and up

Have an absolutely fantastic day!

-Child’s Play

Today in the store…

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May 162012

Today we have Karl Johnson in the store hand-cutting Silhouette Portraits! We have a few walk-in spots available from noon-2pm. His work is amazing and it only takes 5 minutes! All the details are on our Events page.

And if you can’t make it today, Karl will be at Duck Duck Goose (just down the block from us) on Friday! Details on their facebook page here.

And, now for a few new things in the store!

Zibits Lightning Arena, Ages 6+ $29.99

Zibits are back in stock! And, this arena is brand new! Challenge a friend in head-2-head action! Score the most goals and win! Lightning ball included!

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My First Creative Collage, Ages 3+ $9.99

Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics are one of the most popular craft kits for the under 6 set, and now you can expand your artistic pursuits with these awesome Creative Collage Kits! Peel away sections to expose the colored sticker then apply the fun color-match materials! Add pom-poms, glitter and foam dots, then press down the frame and hang it up! Kit includes three pictures and all supplies. Great for when grandma needs something for everyone to do!

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Sew Your Own Sock Squid, Ages 9+ $17.99

Already made a sock monkey? What about a sock squid?! Yes, that’s right, Sock Squid. Use the kit’s organic cotton socks, button eyes, recycled poly stuffing and simple, illustrated instructions to make your own squid! Even more sock squid coolness – it’s made in the US, and packaged not too far away in Washington state!

Have an outstanding day!

-Child’s Play

Tuesday Tomes: Fortunately

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May 152012

Ever have one of those days where it just seems like every time something starts to go right it ends up going wrong? You know the type of day, you wear your favorite sweater for extra confidence, but you spill tea down the front of it, which comes out with a little scrubbing in the bathroom sink, but when you go to leave you accidentally drop your keys into the bathroom trash can… and the whole day seems like it’ll just keep going like that. Well, this is an excellent book to remind you that “fortunately” things usually find a way of working out for the best. Thanks to Zena for sharing this review!

Fortunately by Remy Charlip, Ages 3 - 7

Fortunately, by Remy Charlip, is a colorful book about opportunities and obstacles. “Fortunately one day, Ned got a letter that said, ‘Please come to a Surprise Party.’ But unfortunately the party was in Florida and he was in New York.” Throughout the book, we see how Ned’s problems are solved one by one. Even though some of the solutions create further trouble, a combination of fate and Ned’s talents should get him to the party in one piece! Fun for ages 3-7.

And, there’s still time to sign up for a Silhouette Portrait appointment!

Have a sunny day!

-Child’s Play

Silhouette Portraits and Sale Items!

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May 142012

It’s a great time to stop by the store! The weather is nice, the new Salt & Straw outpost is open across the street, there’s people watching galore along the street, AND we’re having silhouette artist Karl Johnson in the store on Wednesday from 12pm – 6pm, creating original, hand-cut silhouettes of your loved ones! AND, we have a bunch of things on sale!

Here’s the event details! Due to popular demand we have extended the event hours to 12pm – 6pm!

Be sure to call and schedule your 5 minute appointment! Spots going fast!

And, here is just one sale spot in the store!

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Each section has a variety of toys on sale, anywhere from 25% to 50% off! Look for the sale signs and price tags with red slashes!

Have an outstanding day!

-Child’s Play

Happy Mother’s Day!

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May 132012

Weekend Happenings: 5/11 – 5/13

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May 112012

Sign up today for your very own Original Handcut Silhouette Portrait! Artist Karl Johnson will be in the store on Wednesday, May 16. Make an appointment today and we’ll send you a reminder email on Tuesday!

And, now for a few going-ons around town!

Baby Boot Camp’s Mom Celebration!
Check out a FREE baby boot camp workout! Then hang around for the celebration! There will be FREE face painting for the kiddos, swag bags full of goodies, and fitness author Sarah Bowen Shea will be on hand to talk about her latest book and answer any fitness questions! And, don’t miss the Online Auction benefiting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Check www.strollerfitnesspdx.com for auction details. Friday, May 11, 9am – 11am at Washington Park. More event details here.

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
The classic storybook (which we happen to have in stock) is coming to the stage! A revival of OCT’s 2006 hit! If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for some milk, and a straw, and so on, and so on. The dynamic duo that charmed audiences the first time is back. Guaranteed fun for all ages! And, visit any Portland-area Grand Central Baking location and purchase a container of their U-Bake Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. Then bring the receipt into our box office for a ticket discount! Opens Saturday, May 12. Check website for details, http://www.octc.org/

Hope to see you this weekend! And, when you come in be sure to bring a donation for Lift Urban Portland’s May Food Drive! During the month of May bring in 2 or more canned goods and receive 10% off your purchase! One discount per family per day. Can not be combined with any other offer or discount.

Have the most epic-ly awesome weekend ever!

-Child’s Play

Make a Gift for Mom!

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May 102012

Need a gift idea for Mother’s Day? How about making something? We’ve got lots of art kits, perfect for making Mom a special something.

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DIY Bath Fizzies by Kiss Naturals, Ages 6+, $16.99

Maybe mom would like some bath accessories. Use this kit to make natural Bath Fizzies – in a heart shape! Kiss Naturals is a new line for us – they’re made in Canada, suggest recycling the product packaging into a memory box, and 10% of all profits are donated to charity!

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Sumi-e Ink Painting, Ages 6+, $25.99

Need some new custom artwork in the house? Pick up a Sumi-e Ink Painting Kit from Eye Can Art. Everything needed is in the kit – including a bamboo brush, wood block, ink and enough paper for 9 paintings! This is definitely a unique kit and great for any budding artist! Amate Cut Paper and Collage Print Making also available.

Loop N Loom, Ages 5+, $19.99

Then there is the ever classic Loop N Loom. When in doubt, make mom a potholder. This is a rite of passage. Every child should make a Loop N Loom potholder at some point. These potholders are fun to make, have fantastic color and pattern, and are one of the most useful kid’s crafts out there!

And, while our Silhouette Portraits won’t be in time for Mother’s Day, they will make a great Father’s Day gift! Make your appointment today!

Have a pleasantly creative day!

-Child’s Play

So Many New Things!

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May 092012

Hey! So today we have a run down of a few new things! Note: these are only a small, minuscule, tiny, tiny sampling of all the new and exciting things in the store. You’ll have to stop by to see everything!

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Playmobil Take Along Soccer Match, Ages 5+ $59.99

Start your own Timbers team! This set includes 6 players with real kicking action, 2 balls, a 33″ x 22″ field and more! Kind of like foosball, but more awesome! Pick one up before the next Timbers home game on May 20th!

Smurf Olympic Figurines, $4.99 ea.

While we’re on the subject of sports… Get in the Olympic spirit early with a set of adorable Smurf Athlete figurines! Covering weightlifting, beach volleyball, track & field, swimming, gymnastics and equestrian events you’re sure to find a favorite! We like the horse rider who just so happens to be competing on a stick pony instead of a real horse!

Bendy Buzzle, Ages 5+ $18.99

Test your dexterity skills without playing Operation! Bend the wire frame into puzzles of varying difficulty, then slide the metal wand over the puzzle without touching the wire. We love that you control the difficulty of the puzzle. Great for the whole family! (And, unlike Operation you don’t have to spend half of Family Fun Time trying to find the missing writer’s block and getting the ankle bone connected to the knee bone.)

Tugboats by Kid-O, Ages 1+, $16.99 ea.

And, something special for the littlest ones out there. These tugboats are brand new and oh so cute! Not only do they float and have a detachable life buoy, they are also available in three “so right now” colors. According to Pantone, the world wide authority on color, “comic book colors” – aka bright primary colors – are the in thing for kids.

And, don’t forget to setup your Silhouette Portrait appointment with Karl Johnson, artist to Hollywood’s stars! Details on our events page, here.

Have a colorful day!

-Child’s Play

Tuesday Tomes: Zeke Pippin

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May 082012

Today we’ve got another William Steig title for all our readers ages 3-101. The last few books we’ve featured were for the slightly older crowd, so here’s a book for the whole family – regardless of age! Provided by Zena, here is a rather rollicking review!

Zeke Pippin by William Steig, Ages 3-101

Included in this story is:

RUNNING AWAY
ROBBERS
RAFTS
FAMILY
MUSIC
DEATH-DEALING COYOTES
SUPERNATURAL POWERS
PERSEVERANCE
BAGELS WITH PEANUT BUTTER
…….And illustrations. A fun read for ages 3-101.

Thanks Zena! Megan, our resident blog attendant is particularly interested in the death-dealing coyotes and bagels with peanut butter! Who wouldn’t be intrigued by those?!

And, in case you haven’t heard…

Hope you have an absolutely stunning day!

-Child’s Play

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