Children's Toys, Latest News and Gift Ideas!
Children's Toys, Latest News and Gift Ideas!
As your local neighborhood toy store, we've got information to share about our community, new toys, and gift ideas you might have never thought of!
Massive Erupting Volcano at Gingerbread House Toys
Build a massive volcano,but avoid the ground...because the pour is lava! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela aren’t making just any old volcano; they’re making a model of an ancient and …
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Fuel ‘N Duel Rocket Racers at Gingerbread House Toys
Your kids will have great chemistry when they fuel their next racing duel with high octane science! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela show you how to level-up your race …
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Voted #1 Best Toy Store in 2021!
You voted us Best Toy Store in the 2021 Pantagraph Readers' Choice Awards! Thank you for choosing to play and grow with us! It’s so much FUN to win and to know we're …
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Rocket Ball Air Stacker
So much fun you'll be floating on air! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Mikaela & Becca blast off with the Rocket Ball Air Stacker, a mesmerizingly fun toddler toy that uses the …
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Glow in the Dark Lawn Darts
Who will be crowned the Gingerbread House Toys lawn dart champion? It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela get outside and play some Glow in the Dark Lawn Darts! It’s fun …
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We're Hiring!
Gingerbread House Toys is HIRING NOW for both part-time AND full-time positions, with 25-40 hrs/wk available! We believe in the power of play, and we need your endless energy, positive passion, creative imagination, and …
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New Episode! Duel Stomp Rockets
Blast backyard competition to a higher level! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela have a good old fashioned stomping contest to see who can blast a rocket higher into the …
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Bounce Balls and Faux Bows
Ready. Set. BOUNCE! ...in s l o w m o t i o n with a surprise attack at the end! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, in a must-see …
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July Anniversary Sale!
The super fun Anniversay Sale is here! But it's in-store only so be sure to stop by before July 31st! Outside get 75% off! Inside pick a candle and see what your discount is! There's a tent …
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Summer Kidtivities with How-To Videos!
Summer Kidtivities! Come out and Play Today! Quantities are limited and we can't order more! So when they're gone, they're gone! Act fast! Starting May 27th, each week we're featuring a new Kidtivities kit …
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Play Today! with Amahi Ukeleles!
Sound ON! We’re singing ‘You Are My Sunshine’ on ukeleles! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela showcase some harmonizing vocal chops as they play with Amahi Ukeleles! With several fun-looking …
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Play Today! with Mermaid Potions
Every Mermaid Princess needs a magic potion! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela play with Mermaid Potions, using enchanted ingredients from under the sea to mix up some mer-magic of …
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Wink Alliance Donates $13,750 to Marcfirst!
| April 13, 2021 | Gingerbread House Toys Donates $13,750 to Marcfirst | How 500 Stuffed Animals turned into $13,750 | How do you raise thousands of dollars to help kids in the Bloomington-Normal …
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Play Today! with Zip & Go!
Why ring a bell in 1 boring step when you can ring it in 27 exciting steps?! It’s our toy show...Play Today! This week, Becca & Mikaela play with Zig & Go, the …
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Play Today! with Cosmic Mini Golf!
Just taaaaap it in! Give it a little tappy tap taparoo! If you only watch one episode of our toy show Play Today!, make it this one! Complete with hilarious commentary and shocking hole-in-ones, …
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Books for Babies! Stock the NICU
Together we can help the littlest warriors learn to recognize the voices of those who love them, through the power of storytelling! "When our granddaughter was born at St Francis in Peoria, she was transferred …
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Play Today! with Fidget Toys!
Watch Becca & Mikaela play with Fidget Toys Keep those hands busy! This week on Play Today!, Becca & Mikaela play with a huge variety of fidget toys...popping, squeezing, and stretching them to their …
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Winners of 2021 LEGO Building Contest!
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2021 LEGO Building Contest Winners! THANK YOU to all contestants for building with us this year!!! And remember to stop by the store to pick up your LEGO creations this week! …
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Play Today! Episode 12
Help kids start exploring architecture and interior design! This week on PlayToday!, Becca plays with the DIY Miniature House, the perfect rainy day weekend project that promotes building, patience, and creative thinking. It even comes with …
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Play Today! Returns!
Play Today! is back! Kicking off Season 2, we are building entire jungles from a single shape! This week on Play Today!, Becca & Mikaela play with Plus-Plus: the award-winning construction toy allowing kids to create …
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LEGO Building Contest | Feb 15-27
Our 7th Annual LEGO Building Contest is February 15-27! Your kid could win a $50 prize if their custom LEGO® creation is selected as the winner in their age category! Build it …
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It’s the Puzzle Rally!
January 22 – 31 is the 4th annual Puzzle Rally at Gingerbread House Toys! We love puzzles, especially in the winter months of January. But the only thing better than working on an old puzzle …
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2020 Best Toys for the Holidays
When children play, they’re doing more than having fun – they’re learning and growing! But what toys are best for the littlest learners? My toddler is learning so fast! How can I help them …
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Announcing the Wink Alliance with 2020 partner Marcfirst
For Immediate Release November 14, 2020 GINGERBREAD HOUSE TOYS ANNOUNCES CREATION OF THE WINK ALLIANCE WITH INAUGURAL PARTNER MARCFIRST How a shop dog became the symbol for helping kids in our community …
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12 Days of Giving
On the 12 Days of Giving, the Gingerbread House gave to me… a way to give as easy as can be! We are so excited to announce our fifth annual 12 Days of Giving …
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The Foundry Grand Opening
Join Green Top Grocery, The Gingerbread House, Bloomington Cycle & Fitness and The Coffee Hound for a day filled with music, fun, sales and promotions! This Saturday, June 17th from 1-5pm! Event Schedule: 1-5pm at Green Top Grocery enjoy LIVE JAZZ …
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Friends and Family Sale!
20% off the ENTIRE Store! We want to say thanks. Thanks to all our friends and family who stick by us through this adventure! We appreciate you all and want to say say thanks. Our …
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12 Days of Giving
On the 12 Days of Giving, the Gingerbread House gave to me… a way to give as easy as can be! We are so excited to announce our fourth annual 12 Days of Giving …
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The Gingerbread House Finds New Home in Community
Bloomington, Ill., June 28, 2016 – They say wherever you hang your hat is home. This week, the Gingerbread House has announced it will hang its hat in a new location beginning in early Spring 2017. …
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Teacher Appreciation with the Dailey Method
May 2nd - May 7th In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are excited to give a 20% discount and a coupon for a free three day exercise class from our generous friend's at …
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