In a development that has shocked the retail world, The Golden Apple Learning Store has announced they will be opening a full 36 hours before ToysRUs during the critical shopping season this year. Store owner John MacDougall is certain that by opening at 10 am on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, he can get a jump on the big box stores. "We always open at 10 am - and this way, people can shop and enjoy Thanksgiving with their families". By being open from 10 am to 5 pm on the day before Thanksgiving, and the day after, MacDougall feels he can be closed on the actual holiday without anyone missing out. "There's plenty of time to shop, Thanksgiving is a holiday, so we're closed. Why would any store be open?"
The Golden Apple is open on Wednesday from 10 to 5, we'll be CLOSED on Thanksgiving, and we'll be open again on Friday! Enjoy your day!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
We had a great day today - it was Neighborhood Toy Store Day - an annual event! Thanks to the families that came out to support us - we appreciate it!
Friday, November 1, 2013
A few years ago we wrote about Toys for Makers. We started looking for toys that inspired kids to explore, to construct and deconstruct. Many toys, and most video games tend to celebrate someone else's creativity. They allow you to immerse yourself in a toy or game that may have play value, but doesn't encourage any creative input. Kids need to explore their creativity, and we need to find them toys that let that happen. We're updating our Toys for Makers section of our online catalog with some of our latest finds. We'll also be using this space to introduce you to some of the best. Today's toy is for the youngest Makers. It's not just for building, it's for observing and critical thinking. The toy is called Bunny Peek a Boo , but don't let the cute name fool you. BPB is a challenge for 2 year olds, and we've been dragooning every little customer we see into playing (2 year olds are very enthusiastic game players!) They understand the challenge and love solving the "puzzle", then flipping the card to see what's next.
