Awesome Thing #8 – Family & Company in Stratford, Ontario

Today I was in Stratford with my daughter Caroline and we made a pit stop at one of my favourite places – “Family and Company”?.? It is a gem of toy store unlike any other I’ve seen before.? They have the craziest collection of stuff ever.? There are very very few name brand toys.? You won’t find a Barbie or a Hot Wheel anywhere, but you will find tons of stuff that will give hours of fun to both the young and the young at heart.? Here are a few photos I snapped of some eye catchers.? There are countless puzzles and board games, little wind up toys, bubble blowers, dressup clothes, musical toys…. the list goes on and on….

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Love the selection of finger puppets – including a pirate!?

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I had no clue there were so many kinds of wind up toys.? This was a whole shelf, each bucket had a different toy that did something unique – they were so cool!?
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Love these little monkeys!

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Games galore!
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Books & puzzles!

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This was my favourite wind up toy!? This little robot was?really cute when?he was dancing!?

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All the different rain boots were looked really neat lined up behind the checkout.? When you put all these things together I think it’s easy to see how Family & Co makes my awesome list!? It’s a fun place to go and shop for the kids in your life?or just to take a look around for the kid in you.?

ps.? For those of you attending my workshop this coming Saturday – one of these items will look awfully familiar when we are taking photos!? Can’t wait to see you there!

Sandra - March 21, 2009 - 9:21 pm

You are right Peggy – CBC was filming a Christmas special there this week. – Great meeting you today!

Peggy - March 21, 2009 - 8:56 pm

i recognize that whirly winmeel toy! We drove by this store on Thursday and it was all decked out for Christmas. Look like they were filming or something.

Darlene McCowan - March 19, 2009 - 7:39 am

I LOVE this store too Sandra. Used to spend hours there as a kid…definitely have to take my kids there soon!

Deb - March 18, 2009 - 9:13 pm

I have been searching high and low for rainboots for chase that AREN’T Diego! Thanks! I’ll have to make a pit stop on Saturday!!

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