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5 Benefits to Shopping Local Toy Stores

October 14, 2012 by Momstart 18 Comments

I’m working with the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (YourNeighborhoodToyStore.org.) this holiday season. The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is a non-profit organization that provides leadership and resources to grow the specialty toy industry. They shared with me tips on why you should consider shopping at a local toy stores. Next time you’re in the market for a new toy, consider a trip to the neighborhood toy store. Supporting independent retailers not only fosters a sense of community, it provides real benefits to consumers and the neighborhoods they live in. Here’s a closer look at the top 5 benefits of buying local:

WooHoo_200x2001. Economic stability

Spending your money at an independent retail store supports the local economy. Local businesses create jobs, fund city services through tax dollars and promote neighborhood development.

2. Community development

Local businesses foster community well-being by building strong neighborhoods, sustaining communities, and contributing more to local causes. Not only do these stores add unique character to the local neighborhood, they increase the quality of life for residents and contribute to the value of homes in the area. In addition, local ownership means local decision making by people who live and work in the community and are therefore personally invested in its success.

3. Reduced environmental impact

Local stores help sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centers, which in turn are essential to reducing sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. Neighborhood stores require less travel for consumers, which decrease traffic congestion and carbon usage.

4. A diverse product selection

An abundance of small locally owned businesses, each selecting its own product mix, guarantees a much wider range of product choices for everyone in the community. In addition, independent toy stores tend to carry many of the high-quality, boutique and specialty products not typically found at big box stores.

5. Better customer service

Small business owners are committed to keeping customers happy. They tend to tailor their product offerings to meet the needs of the community, host local events and create incentive programs for loyal shoppers.

Adapted in part from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national nonprofit organization working to rebuild local economies. To learn more, visit www.newrules.org/retail.

ASTRA members include independent toy and children’s product retailers, specialty toy manufacturers and industry affiliates

This is a compensated post as part of the ASTRA Ambassador program.

Filed Under: charity, Uncategorized Tagged With: benefits to shopping local toy stores, woohoo factor, Your Neighborhood Toy Store, yourneighborhoodtoystore

Your Neighborhood Toy Store: Find Joy & Excitement in Today’s Best Toys

September 24, 2012 by Momstart 9 Comments

Picking out toys for your children can be a daunting task at time. There are so many to choose from, you often wonder if the toy will last and you want to know if your child is going to play with it more than just an hour after they open it. A new resource launched this September for parents·interested in learning more about the best toys on the market and where to find them, YourNeighborhoodToyStore.org. They even sent me this really cool toy made out of plants- natural rubber and wheat plastic. I never would have found a toy like that on my own.

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WooHoo_200x200The new website is a one-stop resource that connects you with local toy stores, specialty toy makers and industry experts so you can find the joy and excitement in today’s best toys. WooHoo, you will discover the “woohoo” in toys! I just looked up all of the local stores in my areas and they are some really great toy stores that I already love to visit.

1 Snapdoodle Toys
7330 NE Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA 98028
www.snapdoodletoys.com

2 Teri’s Toybox
420 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020

3 Math ‘n’ Stuff
8926 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
www.mathnificent.com

4 Tree Top Toys
15752 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052

5 Planet Happy
2914 NE 55th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Your Neighborhood Toy Store Information Includes:

Feature articles with expert advice on toys and play for children of all ages

Up-to-date information on creative and educational play and toy trends

Handy toy store locator with information on where to find the best toys in your neighborhood (Don’t forget: local, independent toy stores support the community and tend to offer many high-quality, specialty products not typically found at a big box store!)

Calendar of local toy-related events

Information on the benefits of shopping local

Toy buying guide by age, including a section for children with disabilities

SO while you’re looking for toys to purchase this holiday season be sure to check out YourNeighborhoodToyStore.org.

 

 

This is a compensated post as part of the ASTRA Ambassador program.

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Ambassador, Today's best toys, toy, toy resource, Your Neighborhood Toy Store

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