Kindermusik Playdates come to LagoonaMagoo Toys!

You've asked, and we're delighted to say yes! We are now hosting Kindermusik Playdates at our Fairview Heights LagoonaMagoo Toys. The very first one will be this Friday. Here's the schedule for LagoonaMagoo Toys:

• Friday, Sept. 14 at 11am - Leaves in the Wind
• Friday, Oct. 12 at 11am - It's Cold Outside
• Friday, Nov. 9 at 11am - Thankfullness
• Friday, Dec. 7 at 11am - Jingle Jangle

In case you aren't sure where LagoonaMagoo Toys is located, you can find us at 6308 N. Illinois (aka hwy 159), Fairview Heights IL  62208.  You can reach the playful peeps at the store at (618) 628-9270

If you want to attend, fill out the registration form and turn it in with your class fee at LagoonaMagoo Toys.

Registration forms and more info available here or in the store:
Kindermusik Playdate Registration Form
Kindermusik Playdate Description

Oh! I almost forgot - We've added a 2nd session to the Playdates at Once Upon a Toy, too. You can see the full schedule here: Kindermusik Playdate Schedule At Once Upon a Toy and LagoonaMagoo Toys

Wa-hoo! We Made It!

Thank You for your Votes!

We made it to the next level!

We want to thank each and every one of you who voted for us at Mission Small Business. We made it over the 250 mark before the deadline, so we are in the running for one of the twelve $250,000 grants. We couldn't have done it you.

The winners of the grants will be announced mid-September.  So keep your fingers crossed for us!

ThankYouThankYouThankYou!!!

Vote for Once Upon a Toy & LagoonaMagoo Toys!

We Need Your Help!

We've thrown our hat in the ring to win one of 12 small business grants awarded through Chase and Living Social.  To advance to the next level, we need 250 votes by June 30th.

To reach the 250 votes, here's what we need you to do:

1.  Go to  https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/
2.  click "login & support"
3.  search for Once Upon a Toy or LagoonaMagoo Toys
4.  click to vote!

If you really want to help us out, share your vote with your friends by clicking on the facebook, twitter, or email icons.  The grants are worth $250,000 and we can definitely do great things with a pile of cash that big!

After you've voted for us, search by city/town and see what other businesses are needing a vote.  You can support as many businesses as you want, so spread the love to all your local, independent, fun, funky, and fabulous businesses that make your hometown a good place to live.

Soooo...
What will we do with the grant money?  That is what Giant Chickies dream about--

Thanks in advance for your help!

Melissa & Doug Showcase Launch!

Hey!  Come Play!

On June 16, LagoonaMagoo Toys will officially unveil our new display area dedicated to showcasing Melissa & Doug products.  With over 1200 square feet of space, LagoonaMagoo Toys will be offering the largest variety of Melissa & Doug products in stock in the bi-state area, possibly the entire planet!

So why would LagoonaMagoo Toys give so much space to one toy manufacturer? 

Melissa and Doug, two real people with an idea to design wooden toys for a new generation, created their company in 1988.  Working out of Doug’s parents’ garage, they built their company into one of the most recognizable toy manufacturers in the US.  As they’ve grown, they’ve never lost sight of some key values:  1)  Toys should be well-made and sturdy.  2)  Their customers, whether retailer or consumer, are top priority.  3)  Classic doesn’t mean stodgy.  Their products offer great quality, value, and imagination.

A favorite brand with parents, educators, and kids, Melissa & Doug produce a huge range of products.  Among their offerings are classic stacking blocks, puzzles, food playsets, dolls, dress-up costumes, art kits, vehicles, skill-builder boards, and so much more!  Because our customers love the products, and because we have faith in Melissa & Doug, we are excited to create a unique retail experience for our customers.  Not only will LagoonaMagoo Toys be offering a huge selection of in-stock Melissa & Doug items, we will also have items from every category open and available to play with.  Our friendly hands-on, do-play environment gives our customers the opportunity to discover the best toys and games for their family and friends.

Join us on Saturday, June 16 from 11am - 2pm to help us launch our Melissa & Doug showcase.  Beyond our usual playful shopping experience, we will have activities and give away some fabulous attendance prizes.  You could take home an activity basket chocked full of craft sets, outdoor toys, skill builders, or even a giant 4’ tall stuffed giraffe!  As always, our friendly toy experts will be ready to help you find the best toys for the playful people in your life.  This will be a great day to experience the friendliest and most playful toy store in Fairview Heights, IL.  Don’t forget to bring your camera for a photo with our beloved Giant Chicken!

LagoonaMagoo Toys is located at 6308 North Illinois (aka Hwy 159), Fairview Heights IL, 62208.   The phone number is:  (618) 628-9270

Kindermusik Playdate! Whoo-hoo!

Have you heard?  Once Upon a Toy is hosting a monthly series of Kindermusik Playdates!

Ellen Singh, the Kindermusik Instructor who has led our Jam Sessions, is conducting these themed playdate classes for us.  You can see the complete schedule for 2012 here:  Kindermusik Playdate Schedule at Once Upon a Toy in Edwardsville, IL

The first of the Kindermusik playdates is on May 3rd at 10am.  The theme for the May class is "Animals are Everywhere".

You can find more information about Kindermusik Playdates in this pdf:
Kindermusik Playdate Description

The registration form is in this pdf:
Kindermusik Playdate Registration
Turn in the form and your class fee at Once Upon a Toy in Edwardsville. If you forget your form, they have them available in the store, too.

Can't wait to see you there!

Our St. Louis Mills Location is now Closed.

It feels like an era has ended.  But it also opens up the door to some new possibilities.  We're looking for a good location for the Missouri LagoonaMagoo Toys.  We hope to be announcing the when and where the new location will open by this fall.  In the mean time, we hope you'll find your way across the river to one of Illinois stores.

Once Upon a Toy:
2460 Troy Rd
Edwardsville, IL  62025
(618) 656-9596
Once Upon a Toy on Google Maps

LagoonaMagoo Toys:
6308 N. Illinois (aka hwy 159)
Fairview Heights, IL  62208
(618) 628-9270
LagoonaMagoo Toys on Google Maps

We know there are many of you with gift certificates and store credit.  They're still good and will be honored at the Illinois stores, no problemo.  If you aren't able to get to the IL side of the river, we may be able to ship something to you.  Just call Once Upon a Toy at (618) 656-9596 to make arrangements.

And, as always, you can keep up with the Happy Up Happenings on our facebook page, here on our blog, or by subscribing to our email list (just use the box in the sidebar).

Exciting Update!
Our Missouri LagoonaMagoo Toys is now open in Clayton.
If you have store credits or gift certificates left over from our St. Louis Mills location, you can always redeem them at our new location.  You can find us at:

LagoonaMagoo Toys
8107 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis, MO  63105
(314) 725-2455
LagoonaMagoo Toys, Clayton on Google Maps

Tick Tock Time is Running Out!

This is it... the final weekend of our St. Louis Mills LagoonaMagoo Toys location. Today (Saturday 2/25) and tomorrow (Sunday 2/26) will be your last chance to shop and get some great deals.

Everything marked down - 

Many items at least 50% off; some as low as 75%! 

Fixtures!  We're even selling off some of the fixtures!

To stay updated on when and where we will re-open the Missouri LagoonaMagoo Toys, be sure you're signed up for our email newsletter.  Sign up box is over there in the sidebar.

See you soon!