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!

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

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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

 Posted by at 11:04 pm
Apr 132012
 

Happy Friday!

Have you seen the Playmobil Top Agent line?!  We just re-stocked and the Secret Agent Super Racer below has AWESOME written all over it.  It shoots missiles out the front, just saying.

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Playmobil Secret Agent Super Racer, Ages 7-12 $22.99

Also, have you checked out our Playmobil sale?  We had a few boxes arrive damaged.  The toys inside are perfectly fine, just the box is a little banged up.  This means savings for you!  Stop in to check out the savings.

Now, for a few exciting happenings around town:

- Super Kids Resale!  This huge twice annual sale is happening this weekend at Plaza 205, just east of Mall 205.  Over 60,000 items will be for sale at great prices.  Friday: 9am – 8pm, Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 9am – 5pm.  Free.  More details here.

-Packy’s 50th Birthday Celebration at the Oregon Zoo!  Head to the zoo for music, games, and cake for humans and elephants.  The party begins at 10am, cake is at noon, and Packy gets his cake at 2pm!  Packy’s party will also commemorate his place in history – in 1962, Packy became the first elephant to be born in North America in 44 years, and he’s held a special spot in his fans’ hearts ever since.  Saturday, April 14.  10am – 2pm.  Check the zoo’s website for full event details and times.

- ComedySportz 4 Kids  Now there’s a special ComedySportz show just for kids! Games and suggestions are for the 12 and under crowd, with lots of audience volunteers!  Fantastic improv comedy just for kiddos!  Reservations are highly recommended.  And, make sure to call first, sometimes the show is cancelled if there are not sufficient advance ticket purchases.  Make reservations on-line, or call 503-236-8888.  Sunday, April 15 2pm.  Click here for more details.

Have an AWESOME weekend!!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by at 10:28 am
Apr 042012
 

Hello shoppers!

Have you heard about our new rewards program?  We just debuted it in the store yesterday!  We are now on Perka, a cardless loyalty system that works on your phone!  It lets local merchants, like us, give special treatment to our regular customers. The more you visit, the better your perks!  And, your card is always with you!

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Join our new rewards program!

The Perks:

As a Local you’ll receive 10% off your entire purchase after 4 purchases of $25 or more.  And, for the little ones in your life, earn a trip to the Treasure Box after 5 purchases!

After 6 visits become a Regular.  Now you can earn 10% off your purchase after 4 purchases of $25 or more.  And, a trip to the Treasure Box after only 4 purchases!

The ultimate goal is to be a VIP!  VIPs get 10% off every purchase, every time you shop!  And, 40% off one item after 6 purchases of $25 or more.  Wow, that’s a deal!  And, every third purchase earns you a trip to the treasure box!

On top of all of that we’ll be doing Perka Specials!  Just check your Perka app to see what our current deal is!

Already have a rewards card with us?  Not a problem, either finish out your current card and then start a Perka account or we’ll help you switch your existing credits over into Perka Perks.

More perks!  Better perks!  Always know what perks you have earned!  Start your Perka account today!

Have a swell day!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by at 7:54 pm
Mar 282012
 

Hello everyone!

So, in honor of our Calico Critter Fun Day & Easter Celebration on Saturday here’s a peek at some of our favorite Calico Critter gear!

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The Tuxedo Cat Triplets, $14.50

First, you need some critters.  Meet Midnight, Peppermint and Angelica – the Tuxedo Cat Triplets!  Fuzzy and poseable with removable clothes, they’re too adorable to pass up.  Triplet babies are also available in meerkat and penguin!

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Cozy Cottage, $54.99

Now those kitties need somewhere to live and the Cozy Cottage is a great fit.  We like that it comes with everything you need – kitchen accessories, dining room furniture, a bed and a bunny.  Not too big, but not too small.  It’s a great bang for your buck!

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Living Room Suite, $14.99 Sister's Loft Bed, $9.99

Need a little more furniture?  We’ve got everything from couches to nurseries to master bathrooms!  Plus, the two new sets shown above – Sister’s Loft Bed (with a secret mirror!) and the Living Room Suite.

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Choo Choo Train, $12.99

And, of course you need a train!  All Aboard!

Don’t forget about our Calico Critter Promotion!  For every $20 spent on Calico Critter toys, you get a Calico Critter Family for 50% off!!  Hurry before it’s too late!

Hope you have a cheery day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by at 7:55 pm
Mar 142012
 

Hello there!

Today we have some neighborhood love for our good friend Melissa from Baby Boot Camp!

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Visit www.babybootcamp.com for class details.

Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness group, designed to get moms to their pre-baby fitness levels without having to pay for a trainer and a sitter.  It’s a great workout, and helps balance mom’s desire to be with baby and take care of herself.  Melissa also emphasizes how great of a social outlet it is!  “Unfortunately, depression and feelings of isolation can hit hard after the birth of a baby.  Baby Boot Camp gives you a place to go several mornings a week and a group of moms that understand how difficult parenting can be at times.  The movement helps you feel better not only physically, but emotionally too.  There is a sense of kinship among the Baby Boot Camp moms.  We will listen and commiserate while sweating up a storm!”
Many moms say that the first class is the hardest (hardest to get to anyway!)  But once you get there once, likely you will be back!  Slip on your sneakers, it’s ok if your kid is in jammies and come join us.  The First Class is free so you have nothing to lose, except old habits!  For more details email Melissa at melissa(dot)buechler(at)babybootcamp(dot)com or visit www.babybootcamp.com
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Two tiny personal trainers making sure mom is working hard!

And, here’s a special deal for all our Child’s Play customers:

$20 off any membership package!  Join Baby Boot Camp at their new NW location, 19th & Everett at the NW Children’s Theater.  Offer details:  new members only, Pdx West, East, Beaverton & Hillsboro Locations, not to be combined with other offers.  See BabyBootCamp.Com for locations and times.

For more information, email Melissa.Buelchler@babybootcamp.com .

Have a fit and healthy day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by at 4:37 pm
Feb 272012
 

Hello to everyone, and a special hello to all the little train engineers out there!

When I got to work today I saw someone wearing some striped pants that were made out of the same fabric of an engineer’s cap.  And, that got me thinking about how awesome trains are!  No matter if it’s wooden, miniature, Amtrak or the zoo train (my personal favorite) – Trains are awesome!

We have a wide selection of wooden railway tracks and accessories, great for anyone ages 2+.  We carry several brands including Melissa & Doug, Thomas the Tank Engine, Chuggington and Nuchi.  Track is available as individual pieces or in sets.

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Wooden Railway Set by Melissa & Doug, $129.99

One of our favorite sets is the Melissa & Doug Wooden Railway Set (pictured above).  It’s a great bang for your buck, with over 130 pieces, including 13 Trains, a Suspension Bridge, 2 Cranes and a Roundhouse with an Engine Shed!  Plus, everything else shown in the photo above!

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Chuggington Friends!

We also have all your favorite Thomas and Chuggington friends in stock!  And, a selection of Nuchi brand train cars and track packs are now on sale for 40% off!

And, if you’re not sure if your little one is into trains yet, stop by to test out our train table!

Have a bright, sun-shiny day!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by at 7:32 pm
Feb 022012
 

Hello!  On Thursdays we like to share some sort of craft activity, and it just so happens that we have It’s My Life and Alex’s Me by Me scrapbook kits on sale.  Both kits include everything you need – paper, pens, stickers, glue, stencils & more!  The Alex kit even comes with air dry clay to make a handprint!

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Includes everything you need for an instant keepsake! On sale for $22.50

And, the sale is not confined to just scrapbooks, comfy cozy blankets are 25% off too.  Look at those faces below, don’t you want to snuggle??

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Zoobies - stuffed animal, blanket and pillow - all in one!

Have a spectacular day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by at 5:45 pm