Shorefront Festival

Sept 7th 3013

Mark your calendar and come on down for a great time at The Shorefront Festival!

Star of the Shore - Youth Talent Contest - ages 8-18 - First Prize $500.00

Elvis Tribute Artist and Elvis Star Contest (all ages) first prize $500.00

Plus Loot Lady is sponsoring a fundraiser for Gilda's Club Greater Toronto.
They have been an amazing support for our family - and for many other families dealing with cancer. As their logo states - Support for the whole family, the whole time.

Lots of fun - bouncy castle, face painting, rock climbing, science & lots more being put on by the Lakeshore Village BIA!

Loot Lady will be painting on FREE SIDE BURNS - or donate what you can to Gilda's Club Greater Toronto.

What is a back door sale? and why is there free face painting?

It is time to do some spring cleaning, So in the spirit of a celebration more than a sale, We are having a
Spring Back Door Sale!

Sat. May 25th  

11am to 3pm only

What is a back door sale you ask.. .well - it's kinda like a garage sale, but it is at our back door in the alley.  Lots of little items, great for prizes, giveaways, treats or rewards etc.  Items from 5 cents and up - as we are clearing out some items we have way too many of, or have had for too long or just the ends of stock.  We want to make room for more new inventory, less clutter etc. But to make it more of a celebration than just any old regular sale.. there will be:

• Free Face Painting
• Free Balloons
• Free Tattoos including Captain Underpants Tattoos

Remember... come to the back door!

So put us on your list.. and come on out on to see what happening on The Lake Shore.

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Toy Store Survey Responses

Thanks to everyone who filled out our toy store survey.
I loved hearing some of the great memories and your feedback was great.
Some of the responses really brought back memories for me too - here is one of my favourites:

Question: What was your favourite toy or toy store as a child?
Answer: Consumers distributing - i would go to the store/warehouse and look through one of their brochures that was chained to a table and pick out 'construx' (it was awesome...kinda like lego but not quite as popular)

We did choose a winner (random entry draw) and congratulations to the Huston Family!

We used many of your ideas when we did a mini reno and expanded our store area so that is easy to find toys in areas "Infant Toddler - Toys and Loots" for example. We hope you get a chance to visit and watch our youtube channel for a new toy store video soon.

Here are some of the great responses from the survey.

Question: What was your favourite toy store or toy as a child?
Answers: Many said Toys R Us for their huge variety

• I loved my barbies because I could play with them anytime and anywhere and let my imagination go!
• Simpson's (the christmas window display)
• Barbie dream house. It was a beautiful 3 story doll house with an elevator. I loved to put my dolls in it and ride them to the 3rd floor..
• The Toy Shoppe in London. Ontario. Dolls, dolls, dolls!
• Liddicoat's in Palo Alto. They had the best Matchbook cars, and Airfix figures.
• woolworth's on lakeshore they had toys and clothes and a little diner to get something to eat. they always had new toys out
• There was a small locally owned store (I can't remember the name) but I loved it because there were toys out of packages so you could try them and touch and play. It's hard to be a kid in a toy store and not be able to try stuff out!
• Loved walking down the toy aisle with my grandma at the old Woolworth's.
• FAO Schwarz - it was big and had every toy you could imagine
• Cabbage patch doll....loved the smell.
• The game Trouble...that popping dice.
• Sears - I loved lookinh through the Christmas Wish catalogue.
• I don't think we had a toy store when I was growing up. I remember having to go to the Bay / Eatons or Woolworth for toy shopping. I just love toys, so being surrounded by them regardless of where I was made the trip fantastic.
• Cabbage patch kid. It looked just like me! :)
• The Sears Christmas wish catalogue as we could see all the new cool toys. We didn't go to a toy store. Also we loved getting toys from Canadian Tire as they gave us money back and we asked all our relatives for their Canadian Tire money so we could get a new toboggan or bike accessories every year.

Thanks again to everyone that responded!

Carol Cusson aka the loot lady

What would your child pack in their Trunki

Here are just a few of the repsonses.. They are so cute I had to list some (without last names of course)

• Name: Kahlan
  Age: 3 years 9 months
  List of things: 2 baby dolls (she is probably going to beg for all of them to go on the trip, and I will give in for the 2nd one), blankets, bottles and diapers; a stuffed puppy, comfort blankie, her own make up set, a book, a colouring book, and markers. I am sure she would sneak in something else that we did not allowed, like a rock (she likes to collect rocks), and she will laugh by the time we realize she did that.
  
  My boys are Simon (age 9) and Oliver (age 5)....currently they are OBSSESSED with legos and lego men. they like to travel with their toys so a Trunki would make the perfect carrying tool! And I know my oldest would have a hoot pulling his little brother around!!
  
  My youngest son’s name is Alexander and he is 2 years old. If Alex was packing his trunki he would definitely need his “doggie” which is his little cuddly toy that he carries with him everywhere and must sleep with all the time; it is his most prized possession! After that he would probably pack puzzles and his doddling board which he loves to draw on.
  
  Oldest girl 8: she would pack high heels; her build-a-bear; camera and dress
  middle boy 5: he would pack his build-a-bear; coloring books; soccer ball and skateboard
  youngest boy 3: he would pack paper; scissors; markers; blankie and tennis ball.
  
  Graeme (age 3) would fill his Trunki with fishing tackle!
  
  Aidan and he is 4 years old. Aidan would definitely pack a coloring book and markers in his trunki, along with snacks of course!
  
  As well, his favorite thing right now is to pretend to be the Easter bunny and hide little chocolate Easter eggs for everyone to find. He would most definitely pack a basket full of Easter eggs!
  
  Benjamin. And he is 4.I know his trunki would be filled with all cars!!!
  My daughters name is Roni she is 20 months. Her trunki would be filled with dress up clothes and balls
  
  If you haven't entered yet.. draw to be held april 15th 2011
  just email me - what your child would pack in their trunki (name & age too)
  

  Name: Andrew
  Age: 9 years
  
  List of things: 1st thing would be his piano books (he is very excited that we are going to visit grandma and he wants to play for her all the songs that he has learned), his iPod not to bug his sister nor us, and maybe his DS. He would try to sneak in a soccer ball, but it is kind of obvious; he always gets caught.

  
  

Win a Trunki.. if you know what it is.

What is a Trunki

& How do I Win One?

The greatest travel innovation since the wheelie bag! Trunki allows children to scoot along on their luggage through the airport or train station. This lightweight, sturdy, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go! At home, Trunki may be used as a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too! Features include a tow strap, carry handles, secure catches, integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over. Holds up to 100 lbs.

How to Win...

Just Email me with your child's name & age and what they might pack in their Trunki.

One email will be drawn (at random) on April 15th so we can ship it out in time for Easter. Carol@thelootlady.ca
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We Did a RENO...

If you haven't been to our store in a while.. come on by. We did a mini reno and Wow, you will love our expanded Loot Bag Factory Area. Lots of new make your own items & silly things.

New Classic Wood Toys

From Jacob's Ladders to Marionettes. We have many new Wooden Toy Favourites at all price ranges.

Loot Lady Trying to Go Green

In many small ways I have been trying to do our part espeically by recycling as much packaging as possible. But lately we have been making extra efforts and are no longer using plastic bags in our store front. You can leave with your parcels in a nice paper bag, a reusable bag or one of our recycled boxes.

Other efforts include Green Product Options, Re Usable bags instead of Cellophane on the loots, Paper Bags instead of Cellophane and donation loot bag options.

But when I was approached by 2 Mom's with a Littlerless Lunch Bag solution.. I thought this is a product I can support.

Litterless Lunch's Made Easy Invented by 2 Canadian Mom's these Brown Bags are such a hit they are even going to the Oscars as part of the 2011 Gift Baskets for the Celebritites. Now you can have one too! For School or Work these lunch bags have everything you need and nothing you don't.

Brown Bag It & Save the Planet

Compact Padded Thermal Compartment (perfect for keeping cheese strings or yogurt COLD or hot chocolate HOT) Padding keeps fruit from bruising BPA/Lead Free, PEVA lined bag Front Pocket for lunch money, school forms Small Clear Zippered compartment includes cutlery or can be used for an epi pen Bottle Compartment & Stainless Steel Bottle Large Clear Zippered compartment (comes with plastic container but fits many other container choices) adjustable strap & handle for easy carrying

Customize your Brown Bag Choose from a wide variety of front washable vinal stickers. Paisly Blue or Pink Pink Polka Dots Butterfly Hockey Pucks Soccer Skateboarders Skull/bones Race Car & more

It's Our Valentines Draw!

Win a Special Valentine Loot Bag

Click Here to Enter:

Valued at $50.00 Custom designed for your family.

Draw to be held Feb. 10th 2011

Winner will be notified by email *prize includes direct shipping

(one winner will be selected at random)