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Brighten Up Toys & Games Fergus Reopening Celebration on August 29th-30th

Brighten Up Toys & Games Fergus Reopening Celebration on August 29th-30th

The reopening celebration will include a Sidewalk Sale, ‘Off-the-Face’ Painting, COVID-Friendly Make-and-Take Crafts, Door Prizes and Giveaways, and more!

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SAVE THE DATE! Ribbon Cutting & Reopening Celebration Set for August 29th

It's been a challenging few months, but we are still here and we are open for business! We will be celebrating to mark our opening in Fergus! There will be some COVID-safe activities, promotions, draws and demonstrations. More details will be released in the coming weeks, and we hope to see you there!

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Makin' Faces Returns with "Off the Face" Painting!

We are continuing our safe, cautious return to business. July 2nd stores resume regular hours. Makin' Faces Returns with "Off the Face" Painting! And, we bring back some contactless demo products in the coming weeks. 

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We Have Re-Opened.... What's That Like?

What’s it like to re-open?I’ve been asked this question fairly regularly over the past week. Some people are concerned for us, others curious, and the rest likely think it’s what they should be asking right now. Whatever the case... thank you for asking!For us, the re-opening was hardly a ‘back to work’ moment. Stephanie and I - along with sidekick Cassandra - have been working as much, if not more than ever, during this crisis. Everything takes longer, is less impactful and seems to take more brain power than it used to. We spent a lot of time planning for...

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Brighten Up Update: A Few 'Thoughts' From an Entrepreneur

I want to share a few 'thoughts' with you on my own personal experiences as we navigate through this challenging time. You might ask, isn’t a little soon to be writing this? You bet! However, it doesn’t hurt to think ahead and I anticipate that my next few weeks are going to be very busy as we get ready to operate in the ‘new normal’. I do also have a few shout outs interspersed, although his is far from an exhaustive list of the many people who have supported us!

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