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Tomfoolery Toys & Books in the News!

3/22/2018

 
Carol is quoted, and Tomfoolery Toys & Books is mentioned, in this AP article about independent toy stores! She was interviewed by the reporter a couple of days ago. 
Magic, expertise and service help independent toy retailers
  • By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG, AP BUSINESS WRITER
NEW YORK — Mar 21, 2018, 11:32 AM ET

When small store owners hire, they are looking for people who love children and can be patient with them and their parents. Being able to answer parents' questions is "a full-time job for all of us," says Carol Staley, owner of Tomfoolery Toys in Houston.

Sometimes parents are looking for Barbie or Star Wars toy. Mary Arnold carries some national brands including Barbie because customers want them, but many indies don't. Staley says if a customer wants a name brand she doesn't offer, she recommends a nearby Target and doesn't worry about losing a sale.
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"If I don't have it, I'm doing a service by helping them find it," she says.

Tomfoolery Toys & Books Recognized As One of Top Five Child-Friendly Houston Bookstores!

11/22/2017

 
A writer at Care.com, a local Houston mom, included Tomfoolery Toys & Books on her round up of top 5 kid-friendly bookstores in Houston!  Thanks!
 

Top 5 Kid-Friendly Bookstores in Houston

Get your little bookworm’s next favorite read at one of these local bookshops.


In addition to being one of Houston’s best independent toy stores, Tomfoolery Toys & Books also has a ton of great children’s books. The community-centered shop hosts 20-minute storytime for kids 2.5 to 5 years old every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. The interactive session led by early childhood literacy program Literacy Enrichment and Play (LEAP) includes songs, rhymes, and dancing that constructively channel the energy of wiggly toddlers — all while cultivating a love of books and reading.
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The 2017 Houston Holiday Shopping Card Benefiting the American Cancer Society is at Tomfoolery Toys & Books!

10/15/2017

 
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When you purchase the Holiday Shopping Card for a minimum contribution of $75, 100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to aid in their quest of saving lives and creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

From October 19, 2017 through October 29, 2017 you will receive a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise at Tomfoolery Toys & Books as well as over 600 participating retailers in Houston and the surrounding area.


Tomfoolery Toys & Books Featured on KPRC Channel 2 News!

9/29/2017

 
Tomfoolery Toys & Books was on the Channel 2 six o'clock news!  It was a story about the businesses in Meyerland Court shopping center recovering and re-opening after Hurricane Harvey.  

Businesses struggling after storm in Meyerland

By Leigh Frillici - Reporter

“It's just devastating,” said Natalie Johnston of Meyerland. “This is our home. I grew up here and our kids go to school here. It was devastating. Having Tom Foolery open is exciting for the kids.”

The owner of the toy store, Tomfoolery, credits their Meyerland Court landlord, Kagan Realty, with getting their businesses back up and running.

"The landlord was phenomenal,” Carol Staley said. “It took us two days to get the water out of the store and the landlord was here almost immediately on the third day and said let's rip out the walls."

Super Nails also went into super overdrive to get their salon remodeled and furniture replaced.
“We're so lucky and blessed that we're back in business,” Staley said.

Customers big and small are happy to see their favorite stores open once again.
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“I wanted it to be opened back up forever and ever and never close again do you see anything you want today,” said Sophia Johnston, a Tom Foolery customer.

We Will Re-open Thursday September 21st!

9/19/2017

 
Join us after school on Thursday for cookies and lemonade!  
​We missed seeing you and look forward to seeing everyone soon.
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Tomfoolery Toys & Books Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding

8/29/2017

 
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Due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey, we will be closed for a little while.  All of our scheduled events are cancelled.  We are busy cleaning up, as the store flooded.  Our entire shopping center received water damage.   

After we manage to reopen, we may have to close once in a while for additional renovation and repair, but we'll let you know when that will be.

Thank you for all of the encouragement and support we have received so far.  Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors in Meyerland, Bellaire, Westbury, Robindale, Maplewood, Marilyn Estates, Braes Heights, West U, Willow Meadows, and throughout Houston who have received so much flooding and damage. 
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Tomfoolery Toys & Books Featured in Modern Luxury Houston Magazine!

7/23/2017

 
Did you see our favorite doll house in this month's issue of @modernluxury magazine?

The house and all the furniture are in stock now and includes new furniture sets!
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Tomfoolery Toys T-Ball Team!

6/29/2017

 
This past season, we were thrilled to be able to sponsor a Little League t-ball team! Go Marlins! 
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Tomfoolery Toys & Books New Sunday Hours 11 am to 5pm!

6/4/2017

 
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The "I'm too old for an Easter basket" Easter basket!

4/13/2017

 
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