Little Kids, Big City
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Curious Kidstuff in West Seattle is having a big sale all day Sunday, May 4. For one day only, all items in stock will be 25 percent off. With a selection of educational and entertaining toys and books for kids from birth on up, everyone should find something great to snag. Time to stock up for the next birthday!
By Lilium Pierson | May 3, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Izilla Toys on Capitol Hill has lots of fun events for the family throughout the month of February, along with a major sale on everything in the store.
By Lilium Pierson | February 6, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Precocious, the newest toy store in Madrona, beckons young customers with its First Thursday Game Night. Parents and other party planners will want to come to stock up on supplies for their next celebration.
By Lilium Pierson | January 24, 2008
Daily Find
If you're looking for the perfect gift this holiday season for the budding van Goghs and Kahlos in your life, pick up a selection of Eye Can Art's projects-in-a-can. The Seattle company's crafty new diversions teach kids ages 3 to 8 about traditional art forms.
By Marika McElroy Cain | December 12, 2007
Holiday 2007
With the holiday shopping season upon us, it's time to get acquainted with the top toys of the year -- and learn where you can find them. We combed the lists of some of the nation's most trusted publications and toy retailers, including Parenting, Redbook, Toys R Us, and eToys.com, and assembled this lineup of hot picks and where to find them locally.
By Lilium Pierson | November 21, 2007
Daily Find
The previously online-only toy retailer Nico & Zoe has opened a showroom in West Seattle, allowing shoppers hands-on access to their collection of Barbie-free fun. The store specializes in artisan-made toys for children up to 6 years old, from wooden pull-toys to locally made sock monkeys.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 18, 2007
Daily Find
The new Queen Anne shop stocks everything from Parcheesi and Clue to The Game of Redneck Life By Geoff...
By Geoff Carter | September 14, 2007
Daily Find
Seattle parents who squeezed into Izilla Toys' cozy (read: crammed) former location in Madison Valley now have a lot more breathing room. The new location on Capitol Hill is twice the size but still carries the same quality playthings -- Kettler scooters, push toys from Selecta and board games from local company the Matter Group -- as the previous location. The popular gift-wrap station and complimentary cookies are there, too, and Izilla will add a book section this fall
By Natalie Bow | September 11, 2007
Daily Find
Who says your child's favorite characters have to be created by Disney? Local artist Kristin Loffer Theiss' playful creations could certainly give "Bambi" and "The Little Mermaid" a run for their money.
By Sarah Jio | March 19, 2007
