Kyle's Big Day!

We were so glad to participate in Kyle's Make-A-Wish VIP day at U Village!

Kelsey and Kelly waiting for Kyle to walk the red carpet.

We arrived at the red carpet early and got a great spot right at the front. We made signs a few days before, but his buddies arrived with an even BIGGER sign!

Soon after Kyle's friends and neighbors started lining the red carpet waiting for him to come out of the Apple store. The entire staff of The Ram came out to welcome him to lunch! We were all clapping and cheering when he finally emerged, holding his new MacBook Pro.

While Kyle was eating lunch we hurried back to Kids Club to prepare the dressing room for his arrival. We chose five outfits, eight hats, and six pairs of shoes from Sole Food for him to choose from.

"Cool!"

He was super excited. He started flipping through the outfits right away, picked out his favorite and put it on.

Thumbs up! This was his first pair of skinny jeans, "They are really comfortable!"

Top to bottom: Madness Hat by Quicksilver (see last photo), Hangin Ape Short Sleeve Tee by Billabong, Backbone Zip Hoodie by Quicksilver, Everglory Twill Jacket by Quicksilver, Young Gun III Jean by Quicksilver, Kids' Hiker Street Socks by Smartwool, and B La Cripta Dos Mid Shoe by Vans.

After picking out a snazzy new outfit, Kyle was treated to a Kids Club shopping spree: Anything he wanted from the store. He picked out a Lego set and Yahtzee!

One last photo and he was on his way to The Confectionery, where the phrase "Like a kid in a candy store," will become a dream come true!

Come back and visit us!

Everyone at Kids Club hopes to see you again really soon, Kyle!

It takes a U Village!

Okay, so you've heard the old adage 'It takes a village to raise a child,' but I say it takes a U Village!

There are so many great kid-friendly shops, restaurants, and activities in U Village! You just can't get this experience anywhere else.



Of course, I have to mention Kids Club and The Salon at Kids Club! Your one-stop-shop for everything you need.



I really like this well-worded description of Kids Club by Jane Keller Watson, NWsource Editor:

'If you're a parent, this small independent toy store/children's boutique/kids' hair salon in the heart of University Village could become your home away from home. The store carries a well-edited and high-quality selection of baby gear, toys, games, puzzles and books as well as fashionable clothing, shoes and accessories for infants through the tween years. The experienced sales staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and the kid-focused hair salon at the back of the store makes getting a haircut a fun experience, even for squirmy little ones. Nursing moms will appreciate the sitting area and restroom near the back of the store, and little Thomas the Tank Engine devotees won't be able to tear themselves away from the train table -- no matter how many times Mom says it's time to go.'



If you need some new kicks you must head over to Sole Food for the best selection of children's shoes, not to mention all of the great ones for mom's and dad's too! Sole Food is locally owned and operated by the same owner as Kids Club. They have knowledgeable long-time employees that are dedicated to helping you find the right pair of shoes for your little one. Every shoe is thoughtfully ordered with specific attention to durability and cool factor. Some great brands you can find at Sole Food are See Kai Run, Camper, Keen, and Kickers, just to mention a few.



Like painting with the little ones, but not the mess you have to clean up afterwards? Make lovely painted ceramics at Paint the Town, and best of all, the take care of the mess! Paint the Town is a do-it-yourself ceramics painting studio that is super kid-friendly. There are hundreds of ceramic items to choose from, ready for your child's artistic touch. They will even host your next birthday party! Bring your little one in to make a hand-painted mug for a mother's day or father's day gift for your spouse.




Cook with your kids! Have you seen the show on the Food Network, Worst Cooks in America? I'm certain that as children, their parents were not in the kitchen cooking with them. Teach your kids simple age-appropriate skills that will stay with them for their whole lives. Mrs. Cooks carries a great selection of supplies, like adorable little aprons and kids spatulas, that will make cooking with your little one lots of fun!



Village Playdays is a weekly event at U Village hosted at a different store or restaurant every Tuesday from 10:00am to 11:00am, that offers a free activity to entertain your little one. Past Village Playdays at Kids Club have included face painting, a puppet show, crafts, a Caspar Babypants concert, and lots more! Check often for the schedule of Playday events on the U Village webpage: http://www.uvillage.com/village-playdays/

Adopt-a-Ghost!

Adopt-a-Ghost!

To help prevent Spina Bifida

and help those affected by it!

October is Spina Bifida Awareness month

Join us this month to help prevent the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States and enhance the lives of those living with or affected by Spina Bifida.

We were compelled to participate in the Adopt-a-Ghost fundraiser by one little customer. He was so spunky and full of life, we simply could not say no. He comes in to the store to check how we are doing every week or so. Last year he and his mom were amazed that we were able to raise nearly $1,500, but this year we would like to reach a goal of $2,000!

I want to thank everyone that made a donation to fund the on-going programs at SBA which support families living with the effects of Spina Bifida and to help raise awareness of ways to reduce the risk of Spina Bifida in newborns.

Please consider making a $1 donation with your next purchase at Kids Club or Sole Food during the month of October and help us reach our goal to raise $2,000 for the Spina Bifida Association of Washington State.

For more info or to donate online please visit:

Spina Bifida Association of America

http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/

Spina Bifida Association of Washington State

http://www.sbaws.org/