It can't POSSIBLY be JUNE already - CAN IT?

Wow, we can't believe it's June - and almost summer. Are you looking for things to entertain the kids when they start saying that they're bored?

A dollhouse is a wonderful summer project, that can be an individual, or a family venture. We've always maintained that dollhouses are one of the few hobbies that spans all ages. Whether you are rehabbing a family heirloom, renovating a garage sale treasure, or starting new, it can be a rewarding - and FUN - experience.

(If you are saying "I have boys", we have lighthouses, barns, firehouses and log cabins that can bring out the construction worker in all of them).

If you're interested in starting a miniature project, we're here to help. We have lots of projects to choose from, depending on your interest and ability: you can start from a kit (build, paint and assemble yourself), you can start with an assembled but unfinished house (if you love to paint and decorate, but are intimidated by the thought of construction), you can purchase a house with the exterior done that just needs the interior work (if you want to jump right into interior design), or you can take a completely finished house out the door with you (ready for furnishing).

Whatever you decide, a dollhouse can bring out creativity and imagination, and provide hours (and years) of enjoyment.

We understand that not EVERYBODY is into miniatures, though, so we have lots of other things to entertain and amuse: craft kits, Playmobil, books, summer toys, puzzles....

PUZZLES? Wow - we got 22 boxes of puzzles from Melissa and Doug last week, and we're a bit overwhelmed. Therefore, our weekly specials for June 1-7 are

All Melissa and Doug Products 10% off

(This includes puzzles, summer garden toys and sprinklers,

Melissa & Doug dollhouse furniture....

everything in-stock made by Melissa & Doug)

All Thrift Store and Clearance Items - buy 2 get 1 free

(free item is lowest price item)

(Buy 4 get 2 free, buy 6 get 3 free, etc. -- we're anxious to clear out!!)

*Remember that if you have a pink card, you get an additional 10% off the above special deals!

A note for you Brio lovers: As of right now, it looks like we're not going to be able to get Brio any more. Come in now to stock up on anything you need.

We are still RACING this week at Once upon a time!

Do you have your PINK CARD?

For $5, you can purchase a pink discount card, good for 10% off all your purchases at Once upon a time through 8/31/09.

(This is IN ADDITION to other discounts, with the exception of the

July postcard sale and Playmobil play day).

The best part is, that for every card sold, Once upon a time will be donating $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure --racing to find a cure for breast cancer.