Ok... so it's been forever since we've posted something here. That changes now. With a renewed sense of purpose and a boat-load of kewl stuff to blabber about, we're reviving the blog!
So Wakey Wakey!!!
10.30.2011
Wakey Wakey Sleepy Blog!
Ok... so it's been forever since we've posted something here. That changes now. With a renewed sense of purpose and a boat-load of kewl stuff to blabber about, we're reviving the blog!
5.15.2011
Come to a Calico Critter Tea Party!
We Love Calico Critters! And we know you do, too.
Shawnta' & Julie had the chance to meet Mrs. Fisher Cat at Toy Fair this year. And of course, they invited her to come visit the Happy Up stores. We are totally thrilled to announce she accepted our invite!
So who is Mrs. Fisher Cat? She's the Mama of the Calico Critters Fisher Cat Family. They're some of the adorable residents of Cloverleaf Corners. And now you get to meet a life-sized Calico Critter!
Mrs. Fisher Cat will be at our Fairview Heights, IL LagoonaMagoo Toys on Sunday, May 22 starting at 11am. She'll be visiting with Calico Critter fans and saying hello to anyone who stops by until 2pm when our Tea Party starts.
Oh! You want to come to the Tea Party? We'd love to have you. Space is limited, so advance registration for tickets is required. Here's the nitty gritty info:
When: Sunday May 22, 2:00 - 3:30
Where: LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights, IL
What: Tea Party with Mrs. Fisher Cat
Cost: $5.00 per ticket, advance reservations required
At the Tea Party we'll have snacks and super cute crafts. We'll also snap a pic of your child with Mrs. Fisher Cat and email it to you later.
To reserve your tickets, call the kindly critters at the store:
(618) 628-9270
On Sunday May 22, all Calico Critter items will be 10% off at our Fairview Heights LagoonaMagoo Toys. The store is located at 6308 N. Illinois (aka Hwy 159), right by McDonalds & Peerless Furniture.
Will Mrs. Fisher Cat be at our other stores? We hope she'll have time in her busy schedule to stop by. As of right now, we're unsure if she will or what times, so follow us on twitter @happyuptoys or like us on facebook. If Mrs. Fisher Cat will be in Edwardsville or at the St. Louis Mills, we'll announce it there.
See you in time for Tea on the 22nd!
Shawnta' & Julie had the chance to meet Mrs. Fisher Cat at Toy Fair this year. And of course, they invited her to come visit the Happy Up stores. We are totally thrilled to announce she accepted our invite!
So who is Mrs. Fisher Cat? She's the Mama of the Calico Critters Fisher Cat Family. They're some of the adorable residents of Cloverleaf Corners. And now you get to meet a life-sized Calico Critter!
Mrs. Fisher Cat will be at our Fairview Heights, IL LagoonaMagoo Toys on Sunday, May 22 starting at 11am. She'll be visiting with Calico Critter fans and saying hello to anyone who stops by until 2pm when our Tea Party starts.
Oh! You want to come to the Tea Party? We'd love to have you. Space is limited, so advance registration for tickets is required. Here's the nitty gritty info:
When: Sunday May 22, 2:00 - 3:30
Where: LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights, IL
What: Tea Party with Mrs. Fisher Cat
Cost: $5.00 per ticket, advance reservations required
At the Tea Party we'll have snacks and super cute crafts. We'll also snap a pic of your child with Mrs. Fisher Cat and email it to you later.
To reserve your tickets, call the kindly critters at the store:
On Sunday May 22, all Calico Critter items will be 10% off at our Fairview Heights LagoonaMagoo Toys. The store is located at 6308 N. Illinois (aka Hwy 159), right by McDonalds & Peerless Furniture.
Will Mrs. Fisher Cat be at our other stores? We hope she'll have time in her busy schedule to stop by. As of right now, we're unsure if she will or what times, so follow us on twitter @happyuptoys or like us on facebook. If Mrs. Fisher Cat will be in Edwardsville or at the St. Louis Mills, we'll announce it there.5.03.2011
Giganto-Huge Chart Sale Event!
We're cleaning house. We're re-arranging and shaking out the cobwebs. Spring has sprung, the world is starting new, and your favorite toy stores are all in a tizzy! Once Upon a Toy and both LagoonaMagoo Toy locations are having a massive, major, totally huge one-time only sale event next weekend. It's a ... drum roll, please...
What, you may ask, is a Chart Sale? Glad you wondered! Here's the idea: we're going to pull gobs of great toys, games, and other items and offer them at major discounts following this chart:
To make this event a success, each store will close early one day and then have expanded hours. Here's the Schedule:
Illinois Stores:
Once Upon a Toy in Edwardsville · LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights:
Wed. May 4: Closing at 4pm to get everything ready
Extended Hours Thurs. May 5 - Sat. May 7: 8am - 9pm
Sunday May 8: Closed (Happy Mommy Day!)
**Last Day for Chart Pricing is Saturday May 7 in our Illinois stores! Don't miss it!**
LagoonaMagoo Toys at St. Louis Mills
Thurs. May 5: Closing at 5 pm to set the stage
Extended Hours!
Fri. May 6 - Sat. May 7: 9am - 9pm
Sun. May 8: 10am - 6pm
**Absolute Last Day for Chart Pricing is Sunday May 8! This is a one-time only event!**
Shop early for the best selection! You'll be surprised at all the really great items marked down, so don't wait. It's first come, first served, and once something sells out, it's gone.
This is an in-store only event-- which means chart pricing does not extend to our website.
See ya soon!
2.06.2011
Once Upon a Toy's Sale Wall is Back!
We're gearing up for the trip to 2011's Toy Fair in New York-- and you know all *sorts* of mega-cool super-silly truly fantastic items are going to follow us home. And that means we need room on our shelves! So with that in mind, the Sale Wall is back at Edwardsville's Once Upon a Toy.
Never fear! While they may not have entire *walls* devoted to sale items, both Fairview Heights and St. Louis Mills LagoonaMagoo Toys are sporting some pretty spiffy discount sections, too.
So don't delay! Stop by soon and stock up on things to keep everyone amused.
Never fear! While they may not have entire *walls* devoted to sale items, both Fairview Heights and St. Louis Mills LagoonaMagoo Toys are sporting some pretty spiffy discount sections, too.
So don't delay! Stop by soon and stock up on things to keep everyone amused.
2.02.2011
Book Signing at LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights!
For over 20 years, Nancy Wessel was a beloved preschool teacher. As anyone who works closeley with children learns, the world can be a wacky, silly place. Her love of reading, teaching, and word play all come together in this lighthearted children's book. Her three grandchildren were a great help by creating the illustrations for her book.
Nancy pays tribute to all the children that passed through her school. The beginning of the book features the names of all the children who she inspired to learn and who inspired her right back. Now that they are grown, many of these children are excited to see Nancy's dream of being an author realized.
We hope you will stop by on the 12th to visit with Nancy, hear her read from her new book, and purchase a copy of your very own!
For more information, or to reserve a copy in advance of the sigining, please call the playful folks at LagoonaMagoo Toys: (618) 628-9270
LagoonaMagoo Toys is located at 6308 N. Illinois (aka Hwy 159), Fairview Heights, IL 62208
1.09.2011
Count it up Contest!
That's right-- we're having a contest! To make the inventory process a bit more, er, interesting, we've decided to run a contest! What's the prize? $10 gift certificate to one of our stores!
So waddaya hafta do? Watch our face book page here: http://www.facebook.com/HappyUpInc
We'll post a pic of something we have to count. The person who's guess is the closest to the inventory count without going over, wins the gift certificate! Guessing will close 24 hrs after the picture is posted and we'll announce the winner. Only one guess per person, please.
We'll post a picture for each store as we work on inventory, so there are three chances to win! And if you your guess is the winner once, you're out of the running for the rest of the inventory contests.
Good luck!
So waddaya hafta do? Watch our face book page here: http://www.facebook.com/HappyUpInc
We'll post a pic of something we have to count. The person who's guess is the closest to the inventory count without going over, wins the gift certificate! Guessing will close 24 hrs after the picture is posted and we'll announce the winner. Only one guess per person, please.
We'll post a picture for each store as we work on inventory, so there are three chances to win! And if you your guess is the winner once, you're out of the running for the rest of the inventory contests.
Good luck!
1.04.2011
Kindermusik Jam Session at Once Upon a Toy!
For more information about Kindermusic (and it's close cousin the Suzuki method) visit SIU-E's website describing their program: http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/suzuki/kindermusik.shtml
Ellen Singh also has a facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SIUE-Presents-Kindermusik-with-Ellen-Singh/102535473116447
If you aren't in our area and would like to find out more about kindermusik and find a class/event near you, visit the kindermusik website here: http://www.kindermusik.com/default.aspx
Bring your little ones and lets make some noise!
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