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How to Celebrate Screen Free Week #1

Apr 302012

Hello!

Did you know this week is Screen Free Week? From April 30 – May 6 families, children and communities across the US pledge to turn off screen media, unplug and start living in a new way. Without screens in front of our faces there’s lots of time for play, reading, daydreaming, writing, drawing and more. Over the next 5 days we’ll be sharing a new “screen free” entertainment every morning!

And, to cap off Screen Free Week, we’re having an “April Showers Bring May Flowers” event this Saturday from 10am-12pm!!! Decorate a Pot, Plant a Flower and Take it Home! Limited to the first 100 customers. All Ages! Free!

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Plant a Flower! Saturday, May 5 10am-12pm. Limited to first 100 customers.

Screen Free Entertainment #1

Play a Board Game!

We just got two new games in from the Gigamic game company!

Katamino. Ages 8+ $19.99

Katamino is a challenging game of logic and spacial reasoning, and reinforces geometry skills without feeling like school. Work to create “perfect combinations” with varying numbers of Pentaminos and an always changing board size. The greater the number, the more difficult the challenge. With a total of 36,057 combinations you’ll have hours of fun!

Quoridor Ages 6+ $19.99

Quoridor is a 2 to 4 player game that takes only 10 minutes! All you have to do is reach the other end, simple enough. But, your opponent puts up fences to slow you down! Incorporates strategy and logic in a beautiful wooden game!

We always have a large selection of games; board games, card games, active games, classic games and more! Just ask and we’d be more than happy to find the perfect game for you and your family!

Have a splendid day!

-Child’s Play

New Crafty Things!

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Apr 262012

Howdy!

How’s your creativity-o-meter doing lately? Need some new toys to get everyone’s creativity sensors going? Well then, have we got the ticket for you!

The Mighty Sword Pen!

Know a budding writer? This is the perfect sword! Mighty, witty and it fits nicely in small and big hands! And, if a sword pen just doesn’t sound like a good fit, how about a horse pen? We’ve got those too!

Pop Arty Beads, Ages 4+

Are your little ones not quite ready for writing (especially with a sword)? Try out these Pop Beads! This jug is full of beads of all sizes, textures and colors! Great sensory toy!

Supreme Moo Mixer, Ages 5+

Is kitchen creativity more your thing? Jones-ing for some chocolate milk? Try out the new Supreme Moo Mixer. Add milk and chocolate syrup to this battery operated mixing cup, then press the button and watch it go! Super fun! And tasty!!

Oh man, our creative energy is going now (or maybe that’s just the sugar rush from the chocolate milk. Either way…)! Stop by to check out these and other great art and craft kits and supplies!

Have a Craft-tastic Day!!

-Child’s Play

Butterfly in the Sky!

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Apr 252012

Hey there!

Our butterflies “cocooned” overnight! Below you can see two cocoons hanging, and one caterpillar still crawling around waiting for his time to cocoon.

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Caterpillars on their way to becoming butterflies!

Butterfly gardens are a great activity for kids both big and small! Pick up a Butterfly Garden, mail in to get your 5 caterpillars and food, then watch’em grow and let’em go!! Easy to care for, fun to watch, and a great learning opportunity!

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Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore, $21.99

Praying Mantis Pagodas available too!

We can’t wait to see our butterflies hatch! We’ll keep you posted!

Have a “high flying” day!

-Child’s Play

Stay Cool!

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Apr 242012

Hey there!

It’s hot out there! Specifically, it’s hot enough out there to have a water fight! Score!

Here’s everything you need to host your own Water Fight Royale!

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Double Barrel Surge Shooter, Ages 3+, $11.99

Squirt guns are a must at any water fight. The Double Barrel Surge Shooter boasts an “Air Pressurized Pump for Extreme Release,” “Double Stream Action,” and an “Easy Fill Water Reservoir.” Anytime the packaging says Extreme you know it’s going to be a good time.

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Water Balloon Slingshot, Ages 8+, $5.99

Opting for water balloons so you can avoid sneak attacks while refilling your squirt gun? Nice call, good strategic move. The Water Balloon Sling Shot includes not only the sling shot, but also a bag for water balloons, an easy fill nozzle and 25 water balloons!

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Grub Scouts Sprinkler, Ages 3+, $19.99

And, for those who are maybe a little young for water fights we’ve got the “too-adorable-for-words” Grub Scouts Sprinkler by Melissa & Doug. Just attach it to your hose and start having fun!

Oh, and after you stop by to pick up toys get some gelato down the block at Alotto Gelato!

Have a sizzling day!

-Child’s Play

Earth Week: Giveaway on Sunday!

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Apr 202012

Hey there!

Well, Earth Week is coming to a close on the blog. If you missed any of our “Show the Earth Some Love” Tips, be sure to scroll down thru the week’s posts and check them out.

And, to help us celebrate Earth Day be a part of our Sunday morning giveaway!

Be one of the first 24 customers on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 and receive an eco-friendly tote bag with your purchase! The bags are sized for children and include fun earth day goodies! Giveaway materials provided by Plan Toys!

One bag per child. Purchase necessary. Offer good on Sunday, April 22 only.

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Color and Play Earth Day Puzzle by Plan Toys. One of the great goodies in our Earth Day Tote Bags!

And, now for a few Earth-themed weekend happenings!

- Nature Walk at Tryon Creek Natural Area – Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike. Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Saturday, April 20. 10am – 11:30am. Free! More details here.

- New Exhibit at the Children’s Museum! Check out Zany Maze, a kid-sized outdoor garden that features peek-a-boo hedges, surprise passages, kid art, and kooky topiaries. Additional Earth Day activities thru out the day! Earth Day, Sunday. 10am-3:30pm. Free with Museum Admission. More details here.

- And, if you’re looking for an out-of-town adventure, head out to the 27th Annual Tulip Festival at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. Events happening thru out the festival. This Saturday check out an archery activity and watch traditional Lithuanian dancers. Now thru April 30th. 9am-6pm. Cost $5-20. More details here.

Have an absolutely fantastic weekend!!!

-Child’s Play

Earth Week: Pick 5

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Apr 192012

Hello!

Today we have our last “Show the Earth Some Love” Tip. It really stresses that even the smallest steps on your part can make a huge difference.

Show the Earth Some Love Tip #4

Pick 5!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is urging everyone to pick five, simple eco-conscious actions to start using in their daily lives. A full list can be found at epa.gov/Pick5 When you pick your 5, write them in the comments below! We’d love to hear about them!

Some of the ideas are tips we already talked about, like Plant a Tree and Eat Local Food (and cut down on pollution from goods transportation).

Here’s some other kid (and adult) friendly ideas:

- Take human powered transportation – walk, skip, hop or jump!

- Learn about composting and try it out!

- Don’t Litter!

- Do some recycled art projects!

Whatever you decide to do, remember that even the smallest steps on your part will help to “show the earth some love.”

Have a lovely day!

-Child’s Play

(This was the fourth post in a four part series. All week we are sharing “Show the Earth Some Love Tips” to celebrate Earth Week. And, on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 the first 24 customers will receive an eco-friendly tote bag with their purchase! The bags are sized for children and include fun earth day goodies! Giveaway materials provided by Plan Toys! One bag per child. Purchase necessary. Offer good on Sunday, April 22 only.)

Earth Week: Eat Local!

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Apr 182012

Hey there!

Everyone at Child’s Play loves food! Talking about it, cooking it, baking it, checking out the newest play food sets, we get excited about all of it! And, we get especially excited when it’s local food!

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Eat Local!

One of the easiest ways to eat locally is to buy groceries at a local farmer’s market. Lucky for us, Portland is full of farmer’s markets and most of them are just starting up for the year! For a list of Portland-area farmer’s markets, visit www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

And, once you get your local tasty bits home use one of our Curious Chef kits to help your little one create something delicious! Curious Chef kits include real kitchen tools sized and made safe for little guys ages 5 and up.

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Curious Chef Cooking Kits, $19.99+

Or follow this link and make this awesome sesame street themed lunch:

Sesame Street Themed Lunch

Have a day that makes your belly happy!

-Child’s Play

(This was the third post in a four part series. All week we are sharing “Show the Earth Some Love Tips” to celebrate Earth Week. And, on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 the first 24 customers will receive an eco-friendly tote bag with their purchase! The bags are sized for children and include fun earth day goodies! Giveaway materials provided by Plan Toys! One bag per child. Purchase necessary. Offer good on Sunday, April 22 only.)

Earth Week: Adopt an Animal

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Apr 172012

Howdy!

Are you an animal lover? Well, today’s Show the Earth Some Love Tip is perfect for you!

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Adopt an Animal

Throughout Portland there are several places to adopt an actual, physical pet, but if a pet doesn’t fit your life here is a really great symbolic gesture.

World Wildlife Fund Adoption Kit

Both the World Wildlife Fund and the Audubon Nature Institute have “symbolic adoptions” on their websites. Visit the site, pick a species and help support global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats. Both sites provide an Adoption Kit, as well.

If you are in the market for a new pet for your home, check out the Oregon Humane Society’s website here. They have great pet profiles to preview before you visit the animals.

And, if you just need someone to cuddle, stop in to pick up a Wild Republic brand stuffed animal. Wild Republic works closely with several worldwide organizations that protect abandoned animals. Proceeds from the sale of Wild Republic brand toys supports these efforts.

Wild Republic Wolf

Have a day full of kindness!

-Child’s Play

(This was the second post in a four part series. All week we are sharing “Show the Earth Some Love Tips” to celebrate Earth Week. And, on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, the first 24 customers will receive an eco-friendly tote bag with their purchase! The bags are sized for children and include fun earth day goodies! Giveaway materials provided by Plan Toys! One bag per child. Purchase necessary. Offer good on Sunday, April 22 only.)

Earth Week!

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Apr 162012

Hello!

In celebration of Earth Day (this coming Sunday) we are having Earth Week here on the blog! Check back each day for tips on how to show the earth some love. We can all do our part!

And, be one of the first 24 customers on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 and receive an eco-friendly tote bag with your purchase! The bags are sized for children and include fun earth day goodies! Giveaway materials provided by Plan Toys!

One bag per child. Purchase necessary. Offer good on Sunday, April 22 only.

Color and Play Earth Day Puzzle by Plan Toys. One of the great goodies in our Earth Day Tote Bags!

Show the Earth Some Love Tip #1

Plant a Tree!

There’s no better time to plant a tree than April! Not only is it Earth day, but it’s Arbor Month too! Friends of Trees will be hosting planting events in the Portland area throughout the month! Visit their website, www.friendsoftrees.org, and check their calendar to see when they’ll be in your neighborhood. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, just be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

If you need kid-sized shovels, rakes, spades and more, we have a great selection right now!

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Show the Earth Some Love Tip #1: Plant a Tree

Have a sun-shiny day!

-Child’s Play

Weekend Happenings: April 13-15

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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

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